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The Story of our Negotiations
with Russia.
From the Times 10th ApriE.)

unaware that there have been occa-
sions when representatives of foreign
Powers have employed, and not un-
successfully, occult agencies To place
their case before the public opinion of
this country, and to put the best inter
probation on the actions of their own
Governments. In the reign of harles
II. Louis XIV. bribed English Minis,
trrs in that of Victoria the astutest
diplomatists of the Continent appear
to lay their views before the English
public through the columns If a por-
ton of the English Press. NJ. de
Staal or his agents may, as he or they
deem fit, place their stores of diplo-
matte data at the disposal of those
who advocate their cause but while
we can lay claim to no similar sources
of inspiration, we are at least in a po-
sition to show that the story of our
negotiations with Russia is very diff
ferent from certain plausible and one
sided versions which have lately been
published.
We are to a certain extent personal
" involved in the matter 1t was in
the columns of The Times that the
Merv occupation was first commented
upon and that it was laid down AS
imperatively necessary TO meet the
Russian seizure Of that place by a
delimitati0n, or better still a demar-
cation, of the Afghan frontier, Each
subsequent stage of the question be-
tween the two great Empires Of
Western Asia has been duly noted
and explained without adopting the
views.of our adversarie>, and also
without binding ourselves to u blind
adherence to the wisdom of the course
; adopted in their diplomatic duel with
Russia by our own Government. The
statement has been very confidently
made that an article on the North
Western Frontier of Afghanistan,
which. !appeared in The Times of the
9th of last June and which formed
the subject of an official representa-
ton by NJ. de Giers, proceeded from
the pen of Sir Henry Rawlinson.
The statement is without the least
foundation: Neither that nor any
subsequent article in these columns
was due to either the effort or the in
SEPARATION of that distinguished Oriental
authority.
The: early stages of the question
are soon narrated. The establishments
of Russia's authority at Merry in Fe-
bruary last year was followed by a
despatch from Lord Granville on the
29th OF that month asking the Russian
Government what it proposed to do
now hat its borders had come into
immediate contact with those of At
ghanistan. The request was the more
reasonable inasmuch as Russia had
reiterated in 1882 by the lips of
Prince Lobanof the old pledge that
there was no intention to attack Merv.
We are now informed that when
Russia declares that she has no inten-
ton Of doing a certain thing the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Warrington Notes.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch.


WASHINGTON, June l3.-The Pre-
sident to-day appointed Frank Gordon,
of Georgia, son of General John b.
Gordon, to be principal clerk of sur
veys of the General Land Office. Mr..
Gordon is young lawyer of Atlanta,
and succeeds Oscar Hinrichs, removed.
Aaron Bradshaw, chairman of the
Board of Pension Appeals Of the Int
rior Department, has been superseded
by John Rogers, of Kansas. Mr.. Rogers
is said to be a lawyer of ability, and
his appointment was urged by num-
Der of influential Kansas Democrats.
He was brigadier-general attached to
the Army of Tennessee, and is said to
have been the youngest officer of that
rank in the service during the war.
The Marine Hospital Bureau is in
formed that the cholera exists in Tunis.
The Treasury Department is informed
of the arrest in New York to-day of
Ed. Hall on the charge Of counterfeit
ing the 500 notes of the FL Banco In
ternational de Guatemala and the cap
ture in his possession Of plates and
paper used in it's manufacture. This
is the first arrest under the act " to
prevent and punish connterfeiting
within the United States Of notes,
bonds, or other securities of foreign
Governments, approved May lG, 1884.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
A Dismal Failure.

BY Telegraph TO the Dispatch.
BALTIMORE. June l3.-The walk
ing match which commenced last Sun
day night with such a flourish of
trumpets and under such seeming favor
able auspices came to a doleful termi-
nation tonight. Among the starters
were Hart, Noremac, Elsen, Sweeney,
Panchot. and others. Tonight the
solitary pedestrian, who claimed few
hundred dollars gate-money, was Pam
chot, who had YEARLY toiled around
fourteen-lap track until sos miles had
been scored to his credit.
After Sunday night the attendance
dwindled down, until on Thursday the
only people in the garden were the
weary walkers. the policemen and
trainers, and score of walters. One
by one the walkers dropped out as they
saw there would be nothing to divide,
and the funeral Of six-day walking
matches was solemnized when the sad
dened manager returned to New York
very much out of pocket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Heavy and Damaging Rains.


KEoKUK, Iowa, June 13.-lIeavy
storms prevailed through this section
last night. Bridges on the Rock Island
railroad were washed out, and there
will probably be no trains to or from
Des Moines until tomorrow night.
Other railroads are all right. The
Egyptian levee broke three miles above
Des Moines, the river overlooking the
land and causing great damage to crops.
PENNINGTON, Iowa. June l3.-A
special to the Daily Constitution says
the heaviest rain known there for years
fell last night. Railway bridges were
washed out in many places and trains
delayed. the streets and houses flooded,
and several houses and barns were
struck by lightning.
CHICAGO, June l3.-A special to
the Journal from Des Moines, Iowa,
says A severe storm Of wind and rain
occurred last night, doing considerable
damage to westward Of this city. Burr
& Bobbins's circus tent was demolished
at Atlantic, and several persons were
injured. though not seriously.
KEoKUK, Iowa, June l3.-Reports
from Pulaski. Iowa, say that a number
of buildings were destroyed by the
storm last night and three lives were
lost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
THE CHOLERA.
it, Rapid Spread In Spain.
nv cable 10 the l1ignafch I

MADRID, June l3.-There were five
deaths from cholera here to-day and five
fresh cases were reported. In the city
of Murcia yesterday twenty fresh cases
were reported and four deaths. At
other places in the province of Murcia
there were fifteen fresh cases and eight
deaths. In the province Of Castellon
there have been altogether sixty-iiye
cases of the disease and thirty-six
deaths. The Official Gazette publishes
a decree ordering the establishment of
lazarettos in the infected provinces.
The decree also orders that all travel
lers shall be examined by physicians
and fumigated before being allowed to
prOceed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
AN IOWA CYCLONE.
CARS WRESTLING WITH WIND
A PASSENGER Train u6srseked While Gsins
M Full speed miraculous Escape or Pas-

A PASSENGER Train unsrseked While Geins
NJ Full speed--sIirscuious Escape OF ras-
srsus.
[By telegraph 20 the Dispasch.l
Sioux CITY, Iowa, June ia
buckingham has just LEFT for the
scene Of wreck on the Sioux Falls
line Of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul railroad. The accident occurred
near McCook, small station acrossthe
line in Dakota, about seven miles north
west Of here. There were two passen-
gercoaches and baggage and mail-car.
The train was going at nearly full speed
when it was struck by a cyclone.
Every car was blown from the track
and the engine partially so. There
were between sixty and seventy pas
sengers in the cars, and most Of them
miraculously escaped with slight in
iuries. l.. NJ. Scott, express-messen-
ger, was badly hurt and is supposed to
be internally injured. An old couple,
whose names were not learned, were
also quite severely injured, but 1t Is
thought not fatally. Nearly every pas
senger on the train suffered from
scratches, bruises, or Commissions, but,
save those mentioned above. no one
was badly hurt. The storm was very
severe and the telegraph-wires are pros
trated in all directions. Along the Pa
ci6c line six miles of wires are lying on
The ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
LABOR TROUBLES.
THE RAILROAD STRIKERS.
Troub,r smops Emp'cves Of sse Bai'imsTr
and ohie Rsiirssd.

Trorbir amous fmrsovss o. tse Dsn"'ss
and ohie RsiIrssd.
fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch
NEWARK. o.. jane I3.-rhe brake
men of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
are out on general strike. The trouble
is not on account Of wages. but simply
the result Of reduction Of the forces
on night trains. A general reduction
was made last night by removing the
front brakeman off every freight train
drawn by Mogul engines. Efforts were
made to send out trains with two
brakemen. The brakcmen claim
that the State law requires one
man for every ten cars. The
Mogul engines usually draw thirty cars.
When they saw two men would be re-
quired to manage train, refusal was
made to 90 out, and trains were kept at
a stand-still. An attempt by officials to
send out train resulted in the brake
men copgregating, pulling pins. cutting
the train in ten or twelve parts, and
threatening injuries to persons. One
official drew his revolver and
threatened to shoot. and for a
time it looked as though riot
was imminent. Two leaders Of the
strike were arrested and placed in
prison, but were soon released by the
advice Of the company's attorney for
fear that their confinement would lead
to greater excitement and further
trouble. Conductors refused to go out
without their regular crews, and thus
another obstacle was met, and num-
Der of regular trains were held. Late
in the night small'train was sent out.
There are about 800 brakemen here,
and all are determined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Convicted Of MansIaughter.

YOUNGSTOWN. Pa, June l3.-The
Jury in the case Of Alexander Steele,
after being out one hour and three quar-
tiers, came in for instructions as to
whether malice must be shown to con-
stitute murder in the second degree.
After instructions they retired, and re-
turned in few minutes with verdict
of manslaughter. Steele was an at
tendant at the insane asylum, and Cas-
tor was an inmate. Steele beat his VIC
tim so severely that he was soon after
wards found dead in bed. with num-
Der of his ribs broken. One broken rib
had pierced his heart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14

the lumbcr-yard OF the Tudor { Co.
kindling-wood factory, the tarrcd-rope
factory. the workshop and yard Of a
heavy building contracting firm, and
fifteen small buildings. The fire oc-
CURED during the heat Of the day, and
its spread was so rapid that everybody
within its boundaries fed for their
lives without stopping to carry any
thing along. The loss is yariously es-
timated at from 100000 upwards in
definitely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
The French and Monte Carlo
nv cab @ 10 the Dlspa,ch.l


PARIS, June l3.-The French Gov
eminent has decided to suppress the
gaming.tables at Monte Carlo. NJ.
Scboelcher, reporter Of the French
senatorial committee which has been
investigating the entire subject Of
gambling at this famous resort. has
written letter to the association
formed TO break up the games that
the Government will no longer tolerate
the criminal enterprise carried on At
Monte Carlo, and which disgraces that
fragment of French territory. The
Prince Of Monaco, who owns the
gambling establishment at Monte Carlo,
declares that the French Government
has no jurisdiction over his property,
and that he will resist its efforts to
interfere with his business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
baseball Yesterday.

lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
Philadelphia; Athletics, 10; Louis
vile, ..
Baltimore: Bsltimores, IL; Pitts
burghs. 10.
Chicago: Chicagos, II: Detroits, g..
Norfolk Nationals, 10; Norfolks, 8.
Newark, n. j. o.: Newarks, 3; Jersey
City, /.
Trenton, n. j.: Trentons, 8; Lam
casters, 3.
Boston New Yorks, !; Bostons, 3.
New York: Metropolitans, 5; St.
Louis, ,.
Providence Philadelphias, I Pro-
violence. 4.
Brooklyn: Cincinnatis, 0; Brook
lyns, IL.
Macon, Ga. Macons, Is; Birming-
hams, s.
st. Louis St. Louis, & BHfialos, 2.
Milwaukee Milwaukees, 9; Keo-
kuks. !.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
HANGED HIMSELF.
A Mysterious Suicide in southwesiern yir-

A Mysterious Suicide in southwesiern yir-
Enia.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
LYNcHBURG, Va. June l3.--Intel-
ligence was received here tonight that
on yesterday morning Samuel Morley,
who lived near the line between Scott
and Washington counties, hanged him
self to q tree a short distance from his
house. He had been missing but a very
short while, when some one passing along
the road discovered him. No cause for
the suicide is known. Worley was
about twenty-eight years Of age. and
leaves a wife and three small children.
His domestic relations were very plea
SAINT. About two months ago Mike
Morley, brother of Samuel. hanged
himself near the same place. The COM
munity is shocked, and can advance no
theory as to the cause Of the mysterious
self-murders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
The Liberty Bell Homeward Bound.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

10y ttltSidPh W thc biof1ASh'l
NEW ORLEANS. June l3.-The
Liberty-bell train left here this morning,
according to programme. A large
party was present and witnessed the
departure OF the train, and saluteS were
fired and whistles blown.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, June ID
The Liberty bell arrived from New Or
leans tonight in charge of Mayor Gull
lotte and a committee of the City Coun-
ell of New Orleans. The bell was re-
cciyed here by the mayor and aldermen
and large number Of citizens. The
special train ran out to the camp Of the
Second Alabama regiment at about 9
o'clock, The camp was brilliantly illu-
minated. and the old bell was received
with a national salute. The bell left
for Philadelphia tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14

Offerings and breaks OF bright tobaccs
have shown but little variation In qualit,
this week. and have been chiefly medium
To good grades. Transactions In the aggre
ga te have been satisfactory, with a bette
demand for filters I'm keeping order. A
good many sales were forced on account o
the damaged and unsafe order. In nm
brights there Is little Offering. Sales OF thi
class are generally private. Several lot
Regle tobaccos have been opened and som
sold at y, y. and Toe. In the next few week
these breaks will be heavier and prices bet
ter established. Good dark stock for re
pricing and manufacturing Ii In good de
mand without change In values. Commoi
lugs only are rather easier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Arkansas De.pcradocs Captured
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

10y Telegraph 70 IHt DIsPHIVH'T
ST. LOUIS, June ia special to
the PoSt-Dispatch from Little Rock,
Ark, says: Sheriff Corey, of Lafay-
cite county, and a posse have surround
ed and captured band of desperadoes
who for long time have been operating
in that and adjoining counties. The
gang murdered negro named Richards
recently and threw his body into Red
river. Other persons have been robbed
and killed. Two Of the outlaws are
reported killed by the posse, and it is
expected that those captured will be
taken from the officers and lvnched.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
woman's Board Of Missions.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch

IHF ttItbI"FI1 10 tIIV OI"l'tF0OH'I
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, June l3.-The
Woman's Board Of Missions, composed
Of representatives from each conference
in the Southern Methodist Church, after
ten days session in this city, adjourned
to-day TO meet in Augusta, Ga, next
June. The meetings were largely at
tended. The Board appropriated $751;
600 to carry on missionary work for
the coming year. The amount spent on
Chinese missions last year was s29, 900.
A number Of returned missionaries to
China and other countries attended the
meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
a Case Of Wholesale Poisoning.


EVANSTON, ILL, June l3.-For
two or three days past Michael Freeres,
of Rose Hill, his wife. and two children,
have been attacked with symptoms of
vomiting and spasms. which aroused
the suspicious Of poisoning. A sister
of Mrs. Freeres, Mary KEENAN,, who
has been accustomed to do kitchen
work for the family. was suspected, and
yesterday an investigation was made in
some soup which remained from Thurs
DAYS dinner and arsenic was found.
The suspected woman was arrested. 1t
is now remembered that less than n
year ago the father, brother, and
younger sister of the prisoner, were at
tackled with like symptoms, and all died
within short time. The prevailing
opinion seems to be that the woman is
insane.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Washington and Lee University

Especial telegram TO The DISPATCH
LEXINGTON, VA. Jane l3.-The
examinations at Washington and Lee
University closed to-day. They were
highly satisfactory to the faculty. The
session has been one of prosperity and
Of good order, and the authorities are
well satisfied in every respect with the
results of the years work. The trains
e crowded with people coming to the
commencement exercises, which begin
Tomorrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
BIG BEAR.
lie Eludes General MiSdietou-A Change OF
Plan.
[By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

Plan.
BY telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
WINNIPEG, MAN, June l3.-The
following dispatch dated Fort Pitt, June
18th. gives the latest intelligence of
Middleton's movements General Mid
dleton. with Colonel Herschmers, Ben
tons. and Dennis, mounted. and two
Calling guns, returned here last night
from an unsuccessful chase of Big Bear.
The morass, which prevented further
progress. was mile and half wide,
and is situated near Loon lake.
This afternoon orders were issued for
all the mounted men and the Calling
gun crew to hold themselves in readi-
ness to proceed to Beaver river at 6
o'clock tomorrow morning. The Gen
eral expects by this move to intercept
Big Bear. as he is going almost due
northward. The country to which he
has retreated is terra incognifd to white
men--no trails. but continued success
sion of holes, forests, and muskeges.
The Ninetieth battalion and Grenadiers
remain here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Arrest Of an Incendtary.

ST.. LOUIS, June ban Atchison
(Kan.) special to the POst-DiSpatch
says: Jacob NJ. Smith, an old resident,
was arrested this morning on the charge
of attempting to burn his large pork
packing establishment in East Atchi-
son last night. lie confessed his guilt.
The property is valued at $4,000.
The object was to secure the insurance
ard money from the railroad company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
BIRMINGHAM LIBERALS.
THE Golden CLUB.
speech OF Sir Charles Dilke-A Plea for Ire
land.

land.
lBy cable TO the Dispatch.l
LONDON. June l3.-The annual din
ner Of the Golden Club took place to-
night. Among the speakers were Sir
Charles Dixie, who said that although
England had great interests in Egypt,
other European Powers were also entitled
toavoice in the settlement Of the future Of
that country. Those Powers, however,
ought to give guarantee for the neu-
trality of Egypt similar to that estab-
fishing the neutrality of Belgium.
He believed that the cooperation
Of the Powers and the Porte
would ensure tranquility in Egypt.
In respect TO Ireland, he said
he desired for that country the same
forms of good government as for Eng
land. He urged Englishmen to give
Ireland the same municipal and impe-
rial franchises as are enjoyed by them
selves. Englishmen, he said. have no
conception of the imperfections OF the
municipal government or meaning. of
the grand-jury system Tor grievance)
imposed upon the people of Cork, Lin
erick. and Belfast. These people are
compelled to obtain the sanction OF
England for every small private bill af-
iecting local interests. These abuses,
he contended, were a source of weak
ness and danger to English connections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Seyenteen-I ISOcuSts.

ELKHART. ND. June l3.-Seven-
teen-year locusts have made their ap-
pearance in the northeastern part Of
this county in large numbers in tract
OF woods which was filled with them
Just seventeen years ago.
FLINT. MICH. June l3.-Seven-
teen year locusts have put in an APP
pesrsnce in this vicinity. and are csus-
ing much CONSERVATION among farmers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Want Their Back Pay.

IBy teItBIaph 10 IHt DIspaICH'I
PITTSBURGH. June 13.-The Dis
pdtck's Stoneboro' (Pa.l special says
The trainmen Of the Buffalo, New
York and Philadelphia railroad struck
to-day for back pay and against a re-
duction in their wages Of 25 per cent.
Freight-Conductor Ryan attempted to
move his train this afternoon, but was
prevented from doing so by the strikers,
who stopped the engine and attacked
Ryan. quite seriously injuring him.
Nearly one hundred cars of freight are
side-tracked here. No further trouble
is apprehended
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. June Ill A. ~
For the Middle atlantic States, .taU
reathey, stationary temperature, soHth-
reSteriy lcinds.
For the South atlantic States, fair
peqher, stationary temperature, rartd-
bic pinds, generally southeasterly.
For Richmond and ricinitN fan
weather and stationary temperature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
suicide of - whisksy.Dssier.

10y ItItgIHPII 10 0Ie DIST"tV''I
LOUISVILLE, NY, June lS.-lsaac
l.. Lehman. senior member Of the firm
Of j. l.. Lehman & Co., wholesale
wbiskey dealers, committed suicide this
afternoon by going into cellar beneath
his store and shooting himself in the
mouth with a pistol. No cause is as
signed. Lehman has been doing bust
ness here for nearly thirty years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14

as given to the House Of Lords Friday,
respecting the New York marriage laws
Of l7T2. Messrs. Edmunds and Fowler
believed that the publication Of banns
or the obtaining Of a license was neces-
sary, but they were unable to cite any
judicial decisions showing that marriage
performed without such ceremonies had
ever been annulled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
The Austrian Elections.

VIENNA, June l3.-The final re-
turns of the recent elections for repre-
sentatiyes to the Austrian ReichSrath
have all been received. The result is
that 1911 MinisterialistS and 1872 German
Liberals have been returned. The Ger
man Liberals, according to these figures,
lose fifteen seats. The Ruthenians,
Italians, and CentralS secure twenty-five
seats and the Democrats three seats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
An Old Chureh nursed.
.By telegrap h 10 the Dispatch. !

MIDDLETowN, Conn. June 49,
Between and 5 o'clock this morning
the Methodist Episcopal church in this
town was burned. twas one Of the old
est and best-known Methodist churches
in New England. twas erected in 1904
and rebuilt in 1928. The cause of the
fire is unknown. The value Of pro-
perry destroyed is $40 900: insurance,
500, 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-14
Man and Wife Killed BY q Mob.

0sGOOD. o.. June l3.-Turner Ora
ham and his wife (colored) were killed
by mob armed with shot-guns after
midnight of Thursday. Graham was
barber. Both he and his wife were
addicted to drink, and were quarrel
some. although harmless to others.
They had been away during the early
part Of the night, and when they re-
turned mob riddled them with shot.
The coroner began an inquest .yester-
day. No arrests have yet been made.