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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
BALTIMORE FIRM ~ TRoIb BILE.
Creditors of y. 4. George a Go. In
Meet Friday.

lNeN OK IiineSt
BALTIMORE. November 2s.-cOnsider-
able surprise was caused in financial cir
cles to-day by the announcement that
y r. GEORGE g. CO.. one OF the oldest
nd most highly-esteemed wholesale pro-
vision and oll-refining houses In Balti-
more was I'm financial difficulties. and had
called "A meeting ~ its creditors for Fiji
dav 10 consider It's condition. \ consid-
cradle amount OF the firms paper IS held
NV hanks and other financial institutions
I'm Baltimore ard els where.
II IS understood that the habilitfs
amount 10 about $4,000 with assets IN
evcess of those figures. but so tied up as
IN be not Immediately available. \ stale
ment Of the firms condition Is now being
prepared for submission 20 the creditors
AZ the meeting Friday They have not
made an assignment. and hope 10 be- able
10 Hcuidate their indebtedness without
doing so. - -
iii In The city. Ii is composed OF
Philip I George and his sons , sam samuel e.
aged principally by the sons during the
mast few years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30

general financial bill, 20 be introduced at
the approaching session Of Congress. IL
is understood that Senator Aldrich, CHAIR
man OF the committee. has prepared OH
on the lines agreed upon during the con-
ferences of the Republican members last
summer. and that this bill will be the
basis OF consideration az next Saturdays
meeting. No intimation h. given as TO the
character OF the BILL but II IL stated that
IL differs i'm some respects from the bill
prepared by the House Caucus Commit
tee. II can be definitely stated. on the
authority OF members or the Finance
Committee. that there will no joint meet
ing for the consideration OF this subject
with the caucus committee. The Finance
Committee members DO not consider the
House Caucus Committee an official BODY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
THE :. \. LIS NEW ROAD.
From Charleston To Atinnta-E. ~
Williams, of Richmond. President.

CHARLESTON. 5. c., November %
The Chattanooga Augusta. and Charles
ton Railway Company the new road
,,bicb the Seaboard Airline proposes TO
huild between Charleston and Atlanta
and surveys for which have already been
made, was organized hsr e, do-uay' inc
following officers being elected:
P,esident-E K Williams. OF Richmond'
president-J. u. Jackson. OF Au-
sssesc,retary-Henry BUST of Charleston;
Treasurer-R. GOODWIN Khett' or
Charleston. "a Williams Tr
=, bV Wi, W. y Goodwin Rhett. ). H..
w " %el0 W. B. !" chisoln ana W. NJ; Wal
lace ali Of Charleston caarle Of Augusta sdsta
- Williams of Richmond; ). W.
Travers " Of Richmond. and W. b. s.
Whaley, OF Columbia -, tho Sea-
MIR j. SHELTON Williams. or the sd
hoard AIRLINE. was in the city CURING
the day, but declined to be interviewed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30

In getting a small party across the RIVER
CALAMITY assisted by 30 Sappers.
Il speak In terms OF high praise OF the
conduct OF all who were engaged in one
Of the hardest and most trying fights III
the annals of the British army. II | can
mention one arm particularly, 1t Is TWO
batteries OF artillery
A special dispatch from Windsor says
that General Methuen's dispatch to the
Queen after the battle Of Modder RIVER
says:
THE battle was the bloodiest Of the
century. The British shelled the enemy
out of the trenches and then charged.
The result was terrible"
BRITISH CASUALTIES.
A revised list Of the British casualties
at Belmont shows:
Officers killed. four: wounded. twenty
two: non-commissioned officers and pri-
Yates killed. fOrty-sx: wounded, 225-of
which number the Guards had thirty-ive
killed and 1j9 wounded
A revised list Of the casualties sus-
tanned by General Hilyard's forces at the
battle Of Beacon Hill shows:
Killed. thirteen: wounded. siNty-four;
missing. one; prisoners eight.
SORTIE FROM KIMBERLEY.
RRETORIA Monday. November IL
General DutOrt reports that the BRUSH
made sOrtie from kimberley cary
Saturday morning. and fired on tne hot ,
with artillery and infarsry in the darN-
ness. The British SORTED where me
Bloemhof Boer force was stationed IN
our 0he BOer) side there were 5tl men.
General DutOrt, who was nine miles on
FASTENED to the assistance Of the blusW-
hof contingent. with a hundred men. Nlhe
brrchers were killed and seventeen
wounded and there were some mlsslhs;
The British left Oh the field private anu
II Is reported that the British attempted
q, leave Kimberley ou the east side. 10
assist the troops from Belmont. COM
mandant L.ubbc was slightly WOUNDED.
The British have repaired the uaildsr
10 the railroad. ..,.
FREE STATE DEFEAT.
The Free Skaters engaged with the
british were overwhelmed by numbers,
and after brave stand unth the after
noon. we were compelled 10 take up an
other position on the other side OF the
railroad. 80 .i.. .bo
number of Killed and wounded Beers, but
the loss is not great ,-,.-...,
The Beers had four guns 10 the Brltohs
The General says the Free staters are
| full OF courage. t-. A..
| match from "thc Free Staters engaged
/ evidently refers 10 either the battle OF
| Belmont OF the battle Of Enslln or Hida
/ PAM ,. ,,.,r,
/ CANADIANS REACH THE CAPE;
] CAPE TOWN November III ne Alan
/ Line steamer Sardinia Captain john,
| stone. from Montreal october &th ana
! Quebec october S0th. having on boaro
! the Canadian contingent for South AFRICA
/ l ta9 strong. has arrived mere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30

and since the season beganevercmw
Virginia has been improving I'm her game
ever since the season began. whereas.
Lchigh has done worse toward the last
The Lafayette game. on November 4th
went only IL to against Lehigh, whereas.
on the 18th the same eleven defeated
the South Bethlehem lads by score OF
2S TO 0.
notwithstanding this. the betting last
night was all in favor OF Lehigh. There
was plenty Of Lehigh money In sight. but
very little Virginia long green was in
evidence.
PRINCETON MEN AS OFFICERS.
Johnnie Poe, the great Princeton player.
VIII umpire to-days game. and Barr,
another Princeton star of the class OF
iN6. Will referee. The game viii COM
mence at 2:S0 o'clock. and the gates will
open at !. The two elevens will reach the
grounds about o'clock.
The University of Virginia will be large
~ represented at the game. \ train-load
OF enthusiasts will arrive from Char
lottesville at II o'clock to-day and with
them will come the Stonewall Band of
stanton.
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THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
IL In In the Hands Of tho Printer
some Recommendations.

Governor Tyier's message has been
completed and sent 10 the printer. The
Governor stated last night that all publ
cations concerning the contents OF the
message were gaesses. but admitted that
some were good ones, though no would
not say which
In addition 10 recommendations which
the Dispatch has already published, the
message will also contain one for making
the Office OF Railroad Commissioners
charge upon the public treasury. The eN-
pense Of this Office Is a. present borne by
the railroads Of the State.
II * understood that the message will
also recommend an increase In the taxes
Of railroads. When the hnal settlement
of the State debt was Effected the rail-
roads expressed a. willingness 10 bear In
creased tax burdens II IL thought tho
Governor thinks an oppOrtune time To
take advantage OF this offer IS now. when
the State has 10 meet thu increased in
terest on State bonds
II IS said the Governor will also recon-
mend that a law be passed prohibiting
corporations from contributing TO cam
paign funds.
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Firing AND FOOT-HACING.
HnIf-DOzen shots. \ Hhii-"'''
Race. Nobody Hurt or tnught.


omcer wyatt. of the Second Distric,
was shot at three times by fieeing negro
last night. shot three times himself. ana
ran his man for q half mile without catch-
in him.
at Tenth and Cary streets, and arrested
Bob Sattcrfcid, for whom warrant had
been issued upon information OF Maggie
Davis colored. charging him with as
sault. Satterfield showed resistance from
the first. The officer got him INTO the
street. but had not had time 20 put the
nippers ON him or cearch MIN.
When in he open air The negro Snutd
the breeze. and leaped away from The
oficer and ran down The street like Il
deer When few feet away. he got out
his pistol and fred twice i'm quick succ, >
sion. He was quite close 10 Oihcer yatt'
ana one of the balls flew uncomforlabiy
near TO the head Of the pursuing mlnion
of the law. The uegro.s aim was DaH.
owing TO his holding the pistol behind
him and firing as ne ran.
When he had finished shooting Oihcer
Wyatt drew his pistol and fred TN rc
shots. None took effect. as his aim was
bad on account Of the darkness. II tried
TO fire the fourth time. but the cartridge
/ would not explode. He then threw down
his pistol. threw or his overcodt. and be
gan the best sprnting Of which he was
capable The negro fred one more shot
and despairing Of bringing down ms
pursuer decided 10 trust 20 his legs alone
! He let himself out He ran down to
Mayos Bridge out over the bridge TO
the foundry. Wyatt after him. but hardly
gaining. once Wyatt called 10 a man
appr0aching him from beyond the negro
to Head that man off, The man didn't
do il.
II was too busy 10 stop him he call
ed 20 the officer a the latter rushed by.
Ohicer Wyatt lost his man II the island.
and after hunting FOR him some time had
10 give up the search He returned 20
The spot where he had left his coat and
pistol and found them where they We're
dropped. He had ii second pistol In MS
hip-pOCket
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
MINISTER WHITE NOT 70 HE>i"N'
He il Having Some Domestic irou-
HE However. at Berlin.

RERIJN November 24-Ambassador
White. who is taking "A short vacation IN
Italy. sent the following dispatch 10 the
Associated Press this afternoon, IN reply
ia AN inquiry as 90 the report that ne
intended 10 resign on account OF advanced
ace: THE report 10 which you ailude Is
an entire fiction
ton i'm Berlin. and several semi official
papers this evening express DOUBT Oh us
some color had been given 10 the report
bv the occurrence of "a recent unpleasant
experience Of Mr. Whites. calculated 10
embitter his stay here. His landlord Is
irving TO sell the Ambassadors residence
10 the government of the Grand Ducy
OF Baden. which is anxious 10 secure IL
for its own legation. he repudlates MI
Whites contention that the lease or the
premises was for the Ambassadors term.
Mr. White finally placed the matter IN
the hands of lawyer. Before ne leIL
for his vacation be remarked thal j.
forced 10 leave the premises ne Wouiu
resign. as he was unwilling 10 undergo
again the heavy expense ana trouble Oh
fitting up a residence. 1910.
PETTY OFFICIAL ANNOYANCES.
While the relations between IN" mted
States Embassy and the higher German
4. firf 1i.s iaas. NOT Tx O. p. r',rired -aNe-
raj members of the embassy have bad
reason 10 complain OF the Underlying
authorities Thus IL has just leaked OUT
that Dr. Fisk second secretary or me
embassy was arrested month ago. re
vrr sirnrlv Am eyewitness of the b0iste-
roue behavior of number Of American
BOYS i'm "a railroad car, but on arriving
an the station he was taken 10 the near
EST police fuucuonary. who detained him
am hour. although no asserted his POSI-
fio, and offered documentary proof Of IL.
II was only after the arrival Of one OF
Or. Fisks friends from the official resi-
dence that the police released him. Inc
next day on a representation from tne
embassy, the laundering oihcials apoio-
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FATAL TRAIN WRECK.
Il Occurs Within the Limits
Of Paterson, n, J.
SIX PERSONS ARE KILLED,
Twenty More or Less Seriously
Injured.


NEW YORK, November 29.-Tho east
bound Buffalo Express on the Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western railroad. while
standing outside the station at the Van
Winkie-street crossing, in Paterson. y.
j., at 5:b5 O'Clock L. NJ. was run into BY
a swiftiy-moving accommodation train
bound from Philipsburg. y. j., for Jer-
sey City At least six people were killed
and there are now twenty injured at the
hospital IN Paterson, Of whom some win
probably die. while some OF those who
were not seriously injured We're able 10
continue to their destinations.
The killed. as far as known. are:
Mrs. Mary Roe. wife of David Roe, OF
Ithaca. y y. and two daughters
Waxr Welbrock, Cornell University,
Ithaca, y. Y.
Miller Craig. New York city.
Unknown woman.
Tho Buffalo Express was waiting for a
local train To move that had been delay
ed at the station. and the Philpsbure
accommodation was following the express
but a short distance behind.
The two rear cars Of the express were
| broken to pieces. most of the passengers
on them being either killed or injured.
The engine of the PhBlipsburg train was
| completely wrecked, the engineer and
fireman escaping by jumping.
SPLENDID COURAGE.
Those who were chopping through III,
roof of q car and freeing the victims
were treated to piece Of splendid cour-
| age. when they came TO Sterling 5
Smith Cornell student and a nephew
| of General Joe Wheeler's. The boy live.
| in Brooklyn. and was going 90 Philadel-
| pha to-day to see the football game
| between Cornell and Pennsylvania.
His right leg was terribly mangled anC
| iammed between heavy iron and wood
work. but he was conscious when the res
cucrs reached him.
Don't bother about me-" he yelled &c
J. them. There are women below me &c
them out first ] can wait awhile
My leg is broke. See ii wiggie?" ne
said, with a smile.
one of the rescuers said. as he wa.
choppng away: you are brave youn.
chap
IL don't know about that" said Smith
calmly, but my mother is sister oil
! General Joe Wheeiers. and j guess ",
got the right stun in me-
The leg which he referred to as bens
! broken was smashed almost into a shape
| less mass. and 1T "Wiggled." because tn,
bones Were splintered. and il was hang
| ing simply by shreds OF flesh and tori
! TISSUES
A. The hospital later. the doctors mad
! immediate preparations 10 amputate il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
GOEBEL MEN STILL CONFIDENT.
All Returns Now in-rayior Pre-
pnring InnuRurnI Address.


FRANKFORT, KY, November E.-The
State election situation underwent no
change here to-day.
The Goebel leaders still profess entire
confidence that he will be given a certih-
cate of election by the State Election
Board. but If they contemplate legal pro-
ceedings or have any other plan by
which they expect TO get around the face
of the returns, they have not disclosed IT,
Returns from two remaining counties
Johnston and Elliott, arrived to-day,
making the returns for all the State OFF,
GERS complete, but Secretary Finley re-
fuses 10 sive them out.
The Republicans assert that the totals
show a majority for Taylor, slightly I'm
creasing what has been claimed for him
Prominent Republicans. who have been
In TaylOrs counsels. say the latter is
preparing an inaugural address, and say
he will deliver IL ia the State House yard
December 18th. whether he is given a
certificate of election by the state board
or not.
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PROPELLER SHAFT BROKEN.
The steamship Richmond lowed
into Norfolk.

INTO Ntfiplh.
NORFOLK VA. November 2s.-lSpe-
cial) -Rendered helpless by the breaking
Of her propeller shaft. and anchored in
thirty fathom~ of water of Cape Look
ont. I'm dangerous proximity 10 the treach-
erous Fryng-Pan shoals Of the Carolina
coast. the steamship Richmond lay for
more than twenty-four hours. almost IN
the track OF passing cOastWiSe steamers,
none OF which proffered assistance until
Yesterday morning. when the savannah
lime steamS hip CITY Of Augusta took her
I'm tow and brought her TO this port
The Richmond an Old Dominion steam
ship temporarily chartered by me Ciydes
for service between New York and VI Viz
minefon y g.. left the former port
Saturday afternoon az Z o'clock win a
general cargo and I'VE PASSENGERS TO,
Wilmington Monday morning ABOUT IL
o'clock while some twenty-five miles
north northeast ~ Fryng-pdn iightship
there was snap The omin0us racing
of the engines. which threatened 90 tear
the shlp's stern out but which was quick
IT, storped bv the engineer. VINO iortu-
nafaly was al the throttle announced
tho breaking Of the propeller SHAFT. The
anchor was Immediately let 20 ana DIS
'ress signals sci. but although halt a
dozen ships passed in plain view ana
hearing but one OF them stopped ana OIL
Tered assistance The disabled Richmond
was RI rich salvage prize. ana q ''gi nun .l.l
tramp steamship stopped near ana pro-
missed 10 stand by until morning io save
lie II necessary During the darkness
however. she disappeared. Then the Au-
gusta came and the Richmond was
brought here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
DonatiOn-Day.

The Richmond Home for Ladies, No. 5l5
north Seventh street, will be open to-day
for the reception Of donations from its
friends and patrons and the public gene
rally.
The home supports aged women and
appeals strongly 20 the beneyolence and
generosity OF our citizens. Dry goods,
groceries, fuel. and provisions I'm any
quantity will be thankfully received.
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Mr.. EiIetfs Condition Practically
Homeless.

There was no percepuDle change yes
terGay IN the condition OF Mt. Andrew
+ Tllett az the Retreat Tor the Sirk.
n Is not thought that he can recover. but
d. Is not considered 20 be in any imme-
date danger.
captain Richard T. Frayser Is slowly
improving. though stiil quite III.
Professor G. 0rge +. morrill,. principal
of the Normal School, was reported as
being q shade better yesterday He IL
paralyzed and his illness is complicated
L.. I..rf frlnILn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
PLOT TO BREAK COTTON PRICE:
Telegram to Southern Centres. Al
Ieging Impending Crash.

MEMPHIS TENN. November 29-The
Commercial Appeal tomorrow will say:
A telegram worded az follows and sign
ed by a New York individual has been
received az this Office:
Reported i'm New York that cotton
market IS heavily overbOught by tho
South. on slim margins and that crash
is looked for. Can YOU confirm
II has been learned that a similar tele-
gram was sent 20 every important cotton
centre I'm the South. II IL thought that
this IS part OF a conspiracy % break the
price o. cotton The name Of the sender
OF the kilograms has been sent 90 a
responsible New York firm. q member OF
the Cotton Exchange. with q request that
an effort be made 10 uncover the whole
transactions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
Hall Tele,honie Communications.

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that te!e-
phonic communication can be had over
its lines with Lynchburg. Va; DanWlIs,
Va; Roanoke. Va; Wakefield. Va; APP
pomattox. Va: Farmville. Va. Crewe.
va; Salem. Va; Bedford City. Va:
Reidsville. n. c.: Charlotte. n. c.; Column
bia, ). =.
For further particulars inquire at the
public pay stations. and ar manager 5
office. l2i4 east Main street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TTT EGRAPH COMPANY.
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Thanksgiving Donations.

The ladies' " the Baptist Home for
Aged Women. corner of HaIyie street and
Grove avenue, viii be glad TO receive a
Thanksgiving Offering to-day. IOntribu-
tons Of provisions. coal wood. or money
will be gladly welcomed. A committee
of ladies' will be on hand TO receive the
same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
Holiday teclyycnr

We are receiving the Anest line Of
Mems Neckwear-5Dc 10 give have ever
shown English square, Impcrials.
Batwing Ties. and all the leading shapes
CONSTABLE BROTHERS.
so east Main street.
New Phone 1850
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
noud Purchase Extension.

WASHINGTON. ID c.. November %
The Secretary Of the treasury today
~ c,ose OF business on December sd
ne,t 10 purchase any United States bonds
nffersd. known as the per cents. of 1871.
and per cents OF 1904 at the prices
hrratOfore maid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
SENATE CURRENCY BILL.
IL Differs from EiiI Prepared by
House Republican,.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., November u
A call has been issued FOR 4 meeting OF
the Republican members OF the Senate
Committee on Finance. in this city next
Saturday at 20 O'Clock. The meeting Is To
be held for the purpose OF considering
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
piano specIal bargain.

An elegant Upright Piano or finest
make through the misfortune ~ the
owner. must be sold at one-half OF It's
cost. Thoroughly guaranteed.
MANLY y. RAMOS Co,
No 10 east Broad street
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ALI Decemher MnzRLlnes.

which are filed with readable matter
can be found AZ the Bell Book and
Stationery Company's. 81 east Main
street
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nest Grnnulatee sugar, Sc. Pound.

Teas ana Conees retaiied at wholesale
nrices c. d. KENNY.
Northwest Broad and Sixth streets;
southeast Main and Seventeenth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
p.aere,y,l.I CONCERT Tickets.

The sale Of reserved seats 10 subscribers
will take place Monday morning, Deem
Der AIN. al o'clock.
WALTER y. NOSES d co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
Inrge.t Grcen Hon.er In the south.

Decorations Wedding Bouquets. Floral
Designs. and cut-Flowers OF all kinds in
season. Satisfaction guaranteed
HAMMOND,
No. lOi east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30
violet. md Chrysantheums,

large and tine
as 10 be had in the city.
MANN n BROWN.
west Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-30

our store will be closed after O'Clock
+. NJ to-day
FOURQUREAN. TEMPLE & co.
42a east Broad street.