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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-29
THE SPEAKERSHIP CONTEST.
Reed, of Maine, In the Leade-MckinleS :
Friends Advise Him to Withdraw-"en-
erai Washington News.

WASHINGTON, u. C., November 2S.-The
fight for the Speakership Of the House OF
Representatives is approaching a climax
and all the indications now seem 10 point Ia
the nomination Of Thomas B. Reed, Of
Maine, in the Republican caucns, which
has been called 20 meet on Saturday next al
II O'clock noon.
Great significance is attached to-day 10
the fact that two Of the three Republican
Congressmen from Missouri who are
pledged to Mckinley went into the confer
ence Of Southern Republicans held at the
house of Representative NcComas last
night. The leading spirit among the south
ern Republicans is Congressman Wade, OF
Missouri, who is an open supporter 0l Nr.
Reed. IL j. rlmOred to-day that Mr.. Med
ringhaus and Mr.. Kinsey, Of Missouri, Will
90 over from the Mckinley to the Reed
forces before Saturday. Some OF the friends
Of Mr. Mckinley have been urging upon him
the adyisability of withdrawing from The
contest, and it is believed that he has this
question under consideration.
The strength shown by Mr.. Reed is gene
rally attributed 10 the interference Of the
Senators from Pennsylvania in the hght.
Both Dir. Cameron and Mr. quay deny thai
they have taken an active interest in the
matter, but the general impression Is that
they have innenced the votes of number
Of the Pennsylyanians and turned them
over to Mr.. Reed,
A caucus Of the Pennsylvania Repub-
licans is TO be held tomorrow to determine
whether the delegation will vote as unit
or not. II the unit rule should be adopted
the question of Mr.. Reeds election would
be decided absolutely in the affirmative
Representatives belden, kermer, lardley
Osborne and scnll, il is thought, will vote
| for MT. Mckinley.
Tue candidates now claim: Reed, O.
votes: Mckinley, 80; Henderson, IA, and
Burrows, IS. The total is lS5.
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THE SILVER CONVENTION.
La.tD.y.rroe.eding. orth. Il Body

ST. LOUIS, Mo. November 2s.-The
Silver Convention assembled at $3.50 and
BEGAN consideration Of the proposition
10 form a national silver committee, of one
member from each State and Territory.
This committee WAS then formed. there be-
ing twenty-four states and Territories rep
resented upon the first call, with several
delegations yet 20 make choice OF their
committeeman.
The committee on resolutions then report
ed, recommending that the convention ap-
pointa committee Of live who, in conJunc-
tiOn with the president Of the convention,
will prepare a memorial for presentation to
Congress, embodying the ideas of the con
yention upon silver coinage. Several minor
resolutions and motions were then disposed
or Several papers on various phases oi
the question under consideration were filed.
with leave TO print, and the convention
formed itself into a gathering OF 'leve
feast"
Hon. Thomas Fitch, Of Nayads, made q
particularly happy speech. bringing down
the house with the declaration that England
i'm its financial dealings with other nations
was ''buneo-settlers OF the world aud Uncle
sam, the gentleman from the rural dis
| tricts.'
4 recess was taken until O'Clock, when
4 short session was held for the appoint
ment Of the memorial committee, and the
convention adjourned sine dic.
| The delegates are being banquetted to-
night in the hall ofthe Merchants Exchange.
covers being laid FOR the accommodation
of one thousand guests. The convention
delegates are unanimously present.
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One saturday night two men employed
al SAW mill in Aiotmar,c county. Na.,
named Clark Sutherland and \ Martin
started 10 80 to their homes near North
Garden. distant about seven miles. They
were both mounted, Martin having be-
hind him nephew OF the former, about
10 years of age. The night was intensely
dark. Their course lay across Hardware
river. an ugly. turbulent. rocky stream,
dangerous at any time TO cross On this
occasion it was swollen from the frequent
rains that had fallen. When they came
to the ford Martin, with the boy, was IN
advance. His horse had hardly entered
the stream when ho stumbled over one
of the many large rocks that lay in their
course, and in trying TO recover himself
he entirely lost his footing and submerged
both his riders.
Sutherland had not <t entered the
stream. as his horse had become unman-
ageable. and from the darkness could
not tell what had occurred. Martin.
after some time, managed TO get out,
and not unit, no reached the shore did
Sutherland learn what had happened
and that his nephew was being washed
down stream. lie only waited to hear
that the boy was still in the water when,
with the rapidity Of a der (Suthcrl9nd
is a strong, athletic. courageous young
man, he sprang down the side Of the
stream, calling to the boy. but not until
he had run about half 4 mile Cd he re-
ceiye a response SO feeble Is 70 be hardly
heard.
He plunged into the water at a point
where il was more dangerous than any
in the neighborhood to enter. Only ID
tent. however, on saving the lad, be
though. not Of his own danger, and in
the shortest possible time reached the
nearly drowned and frozen child. whom
he bore in his arms to the shore. TnS
frs, words Of the little follow after re.
covering his speech was: "Uncie Clark
knew you would save me, and not lei
me drown. ."-Philadelphia Press.
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THE HILL CITY.
Resignation of a Popular Baptist Preach
er-Interesting Marriages-Fire.

IYNcHBURG. November 2S.--' Special. r.
Rev. DIR. W. l.. Smith. for long time the
popular pastor Of the First Baptist Church,
Of this city, has resigned his charge to new
one. the First Baptist Church, Nashville,
Tennessee. This was a great surprise 20
everybody, as DIR. Smith is the most popular
minister ever known here, and his depart
ure 70 new field is not only against the
unanimous wishes of his congregation. but
the community at large. He il a great loss
10 the Baptists Of the state.
His letter Of resignation was very Affect
ing. as follows:
.Dear Brothers and sisters,--ln the proyi-
dence Of God, an unanimous and solemn call
has come to me for pastorate service IN an
other church, which | do not feel at liberty
TO disregard. There is not single ground
Of dissatisfaction in my present charge. For
twelve wears we have worked happily
together, and the Lord has greatly prosper
ed his work in our hands. My deacons
have stood by me like true men, and the
members, young and old, have lightened
nv labors by Kindness and love. You need
no assurance of my undying affection.
need none from YOU. | believe the same
Lord Jesus who called me here now beckOns
me away.
~ commit myself and you, my dear
church, TO His guiding hand and sovereign
grace. ana 10 YOU noN ltiuIH tht bhNi'u
trust | have held 50 long, the .pastOrate OF
this church 10 take effect January lst, 1890
"Anectionately your pastor,
w. II. l.. SMITH,
Among the many interesting marriages
this week was one at the Glen Amber
county residence. Amherst, Of Mr. Robert
f.. Gish. Il leading tobacconist, Of this city,
10 Miss Bessie Il. Amber, the accomplished
daughter Of John X. Amber, Esq.
Another most interesting marriage was
that Of John W. Burrcss, Of Richmond, to
Miss Susie c. Withers, daughter Of MIR. W.
II. Withers, Of this city. Ex-senator H..
Withers was one Of the guests present.
j. NJ. Spence, clerk Of the Circuit Court OF
Bedford county, who was stricken with
paralysis yesterday, is considered better to-
day. and there are hopes Of his recovery.
The residence Of VI. l.. Griggs, near
CharlemOnt, Bedford county, was destroyed
bv fire Sunday morning. Loss, about $1,000;
insured for $1,000 in the Virginia Fire and
Marine of Richmond, with the agency of O..
W. Kelsey.
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BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

READING. Penn, November xS.--At og-
len, Chester county. this morning, the three
months-old daughter OF w. A. Reyburn
was found dead with the family cat lying
upon the child's mouth and nose. The
eorcrSR% jury decided that the child was
sufocat'N by the cat.
WHEELING, W. Va, November 2S.--This
evening Mr.. Mack Gof aud his sixteen.
year-0ld son were unloading a wagon Of
cinders nj the river bank. The bank gave
way. and Gof aud his son were thrown into
the Ohio river and drowned.
ROME, GA. November 9S.--iast Monday
while Ossie johnson was playing with a
pistol. it exploded. the ball striking Edward
Lansdell, who was standing near. and hs
died last night from the effect Of the wound
MILWAUKEE. WIS. November 2S.-rhe
Goodrich line passenger steamer City OF
Ludington, is reported ashore az Eagle
Bluff. eighteen miles north OF Sturgeon BAY
No particulars can be obtained.
NEW ORLEANS, November 2s-Tho yimcg-
Democrats Ardmoor. Indian Territory. spo-
cial SAYS that eight men hay been arrested
for the robbery of the Santa Fctrlin Monday
night. The accused are gamblers OF Ard
moor and Purcell. IL is alleged that thcrH
are women in the case, and that more ar
rests will follow.
BIRMINGHAM. ALA. November 9S.-rhe
Debardolbon Iron Company has increas ed
the pay of miners nj the Blue Greek mines
from forty 10 forty and one-half cents per
ton. commencing on December ist.
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THE MONTANA MIDDLE.
The Republicans Getting Desperate

CuIcAGo. November 2S.-A Tribune
special from Helena, Mont, says: Repub-
lican leaders Yesterday were in consulia-
ton with several eminent lawyers, and be-
lieye they have found the way to eXtrlcate
themselves from the muddle in which they
find themselves. u is stated that Governor
TOOle was not legally empowered 70 name q
place in which the Legislature sbo.ld assem-
bic: tsa, the only State officer who pos
sesses such authority is state Auditor Men
ney. and that that official personally no
tined the members Of the House TO meet at
another piace than that selected by Gov
ernor Toole. When only Republicans re-
sponded, be, as authorized by the cOnstitu-
lion. called the roll and declared the House
assembled and ready for business.
In a lengthy legal opinion yesterday the
! Republicans Of the Senate are advised 10
wdit no longer for the Tecaici,yapt Demo
cratic nicmbers, but 20 ahead WIN their
business. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tne
LAWYERS say in their opinion, must. as ,,. .ne
presiding officer, assume the responsiDill.
of eas.ipg the deciding vote that Is heces-
sary 90 constitute quorum. -.
Lieutenant-Goyeypor Richards said last
night that he believed fae suggestion out.
lined In his opinion Is the only solution oi
The difficulty, and unless the Democrats
awake. TO their duties he will break The
deadlock. TIE Republicans are also con-
sidering the Impeachment OF Governor
Toole. on the ground that wituSr, . shadow
OF authority, he hired a hall, caused iocsS 10
he placed on all the doors, and placed
guards for the plgrose of keeping out the
eontesting Republicans ,som Silver Bow,
knovlpg that without these meal pers the
Democrats could DO as they pleased.
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friends. 1t shows that there are now in the
nine districts Of the order 3Ji district lodges
with total membership OF 25.23l. During
the year ending August 81, $51I,24 4l.36 has
been paid In benefits, and there was then a
balance of $i.Sj6.0l remaining in the treas
ury.
From all the districts in the United States
and Canada come reports showing in al
most every case an improvement in the
condition OF the order. At Atlanta. Ga. an
orphan asylum was built and dedicated last
March by District Grand Lodge No. 5. and
has been in every way successful. Ii il
also proposed to erect an orphan asylum at
Jerusalem as soou as the necessary funds
have been subscribed.
The report from the New York district,
made by NJ. Thalmessinger, contains a sug-
gestion TO build ''home" in this city.
The reports from the foreign districts are
particularly gratifying. In Germany alone
there are twenty-six lodges, containing ,.
3l7 members. Mr. ID. Wolf is at the head OF
the New York district, and he is enthusias-
tic in his work Of extending the reach Of the
order. The Grand Lodge "Zion," Of Rou-
mana, established within the year, has
prOspered. Lodges are now established al
Bucharest, Bralia, Galatz, Ploesti Craiyon,
Turnu-Severin, Pitesti. and other towns.
Five hundred and forty-four members are on
their rolls
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1t seems clear enough. IN the light OF
negative evidence. that the few forks in
cluded in the silyerware Of the middle
ages were not used as forks are used to
day. Since kitchen forks served as spits
and for holding roasts. /. IS probable that
the high born lords and ladies OF those
times. who only appear to have possessed
these Instruments. used their silver forks
for toasting their bread at the breakfast
room fire. There issome direct evidence
that they were employed to hold sub
stances particularly disagreeable or in
convenient to handle, as toasted cheese,
which would leave an unpleasant smell.
or sticky sugared dainties. or soft fruits
the juice Of which would stain the fin
gers.
Only one incident - related Of the uss
Of the fork IN the Nineteenth century
fashion. This was by u noble lady ol
Byzantium who had married doge Of
Venice, and continued In that city to cal
after her own custom. cutting her mea
very finely up and conveying Il 70 hel
mouth with a two pronsea fork. Th'
act was regsyaed IN Venice, according
to Pjesrus Damianus. as a sign Of exees
sive luxury and extreme effeminacy. |
suggests a probability that the fashion
Of eating with forks originated at th
imperial court OF Byxantium and thenc
extended to the west. Some hundred
OF years had still TO pass before it coul1
be domiciliated in Europe, for this doge'
Byzantine wife lived in the Elevent
century. while the fashion Of eating wit
foIts did 10, become general Till To
esventsenth century.--ExchAngN
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NORTHERN CIVILIZATION.
A Drunken Man Kill. His Drunken VII

SYRACUSE, y. Y. November 2s.-0ne Of
the NEST cOld-blooded murders known In
the criminal history OF Syracuse was COM
mitted last night, when Michael Kennedy,
a salt boiler. brutally killed his wife, Mary
Kennedy, at their home near the salt yards.
Both the man and woman had been on q
drunken spree for the last few days, and
had a quarrel yesterday forenoon. Nothing
more was seen Of them until this morning.
when Kennedy wandered about the neigh
borhood spsttered with blood from head 10
foot. lie seemed to be recovering from q
drunken stupor, and said that his wife had
been killed by ears.
Neighbors went to Kennedy's house and
found the woman lying on a bed drenched
with blood. The floor was nearly covered
with pool Of blood. The back Of the muir
dered woman's neck and head were
slashed, and on the floor lay a knife
and an axe smesred with blood.
The body was cold, and the crime must
have been committed early in the night.
Kennedy made no effort to escape. He was
arrested charged with murder, and his two
sons held as witnesses. Kennedy is sbout
43 years old, and the murdered woman was
5J.
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The Natural Gas supply Decreasing.

INDIANAPOLIS, fSD.. November 2S.--Ihe
city's supply Of natural gas has been de-
creasing for over week. Ihf mercury fell
rapidly last night and to-day, and the wind
came piping from the northwest colder and
colder Though but few Of the large
factories were running, the nl-
tural gas supply was percepibly
diminished. and the fires in
dwellings in the south part Of the city
ran very low. At the packing establish
meni Of kingan 4 Co. the supply was so
small that coal had to be used. The
pipe lines all enter from The north,
and the north side experienced no inconye-
nience. The pressure at the reducing sta
tions Is said to have decreased at the rate
of two pounds nm hour since the cold rains
began, something more than week ego.
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BEYOND THE SEA.
Grand American Banquet In Berlin-Csr-
rent News Over the Cable.

BERLIN, November 2s.--A grand Ameri-
can banquet was given at the kaiserh0i
this evening. nj which there was 2JO guests.
Minister Phelps presided, and at his right
were Count Herbert Bismarck aud Mrs.
Phelps, On his lcft were Prince Radzewski
Radziwll and Miss Phelps. Among the
guests present were Professors hommsen
and Curriers' and Consul Edwards, and
other prominent Americans with their
wives.
Mr. Phelps highly eulogized the late
Minister Pendletoh. and in tOasting Presi-
dent Harrison alluded 90 the similarity OF
the virtues and traditsoIso oi Germany and
America,
"The youths and maidens from America
studying in Germany he said, had never
been tainted with the breath Of scandal.
The material wonders Of America he de-
clared, "defy the possibilities OF rhetoric u
do them justice, and the United states i
proud of being the only nation yet born
where the poor have a home, and where co.
Oo0 900 free men prize education, love their
country. and worship God. In
ToAsTISG THE EMPEROR
Nr. Phelps said: "The Germans are as
happy as we are in having the same tradi-
tions and virtues and great ruler, who
illustrates their simple industries-able,
man-loying, aud God-fearing."
COUNT HERBERT BISMARCK
offered his sincere thanks for the welcome
given TO him, which, lie said, made him feel
| that be was not quite stranger 10 the greal
American nation.
AN ARCHBISHOP STONED.
TORONTO, November 2S.- Archbishop
Walsh, recently appointed 10 this diocese
was installed last night at the cathedral
here. While riding from the railroad station
10 the cathedral the carriage Of the Arch
| bishop was stoned by some Orange rowdles
| One OF the stones struck the Archbishop on
the arm. causing very painful bluise. In
| tense feeling is manifested BY both sides
and there are grave fears Of further trouble
The Archbishop was baniqelea thi'
evening.
IoxpON. November 2S.--The dock labor
ers az Bristol began a strike to-day which
threatens TO spread to the inclusion OF otne
branches OF labor. Already 5000 men arr
I out.
snow IN HALIFAX.
HALIFAX, y. 4, Soyembey sA-seyera
ieehes ot snow fell this uiornins, and wa
followed by heavy rain. This evening
violent southeast gale set IN.
CABLE NOTES.
Iovpoy. November 2s.-White's exten
sive drapery establishment, at Aldershot
was burned Today. Loss $4,000,
BERLIN, NsyewhsF ss;-eoups Asss Val
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A DRUNKEN MILLIONAIRE
Beats Hi. VIE Almost to Death

NEW YORK, November 2S.-A special 10
the World from Philadelphia says: Lewis
:. shallcross. one of the members Of the
great iron firm Of Morris. Tasker Il Co., and
a millionaire resident Of Frankford, beat his
wife almost 10 death on Tuesday night, and
was yesterday committed to kirkbridge
Asylum. The assault was committed while
he was on drunken spree.
Mrs. shallcross is very III from the fright
ful beating and kicking which she received,
but it is hoped that she may recover. Shall
cross is thirty-eight years old and his wife
thfrtx
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ANOTHER RAILWAY TRAGEDY.
brakeman on the Atlantic and Dan'iiie
Crushed to Death.

XoRrIoK, VA, November 2S.-'>pecial.l
This morning, about lO:30 o'clock, a yonng
man named Jacob Miller, employed as
h~akeman on the Atlantic and Danyille
raiI,osa, lost his life at the depot OF that
compa1y, ,u Portsmouth, by attempting to
;nmp on coal oas, Nhjch was in motion.
lie lost his footing and foli petSeen the cars,
dc wheels of one Of them passing .o,e. ei'
hody anu crushing him. In his fall he was
caught by the bieak beam of the ear ana
draeeed some distance. TIC body was re-
mo,sa 10 he waiting room Of me qssEo;,
and a Jury OF Inquest summoned by High
Constable AndeTt0p, Amer viewing me re-
mains and hearing the testimony y VII
nesses. a verdict was rendered that de'
ceased was accidentally crushed 70 deain
be- The cars Of the Atlantic ana pan,,ne
Raiiicas ;:hile in discharge Of his DUTY
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CLOTHING.
HE'LL BUY AGAIN.

THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL
COAT. Eve been in every
hrst-class house in the city,
and | haven't seen a coat that
pleases me so well as this one.
Yes, says the wife, | like this
coat better than any we've
seen.
1t was one Of our Fine Kcr-
seys, very richly trimmed, the
finest Satin de Chine Lining,
Satin Sleeve Lining. Full Back,
Strapped Seams IA perfect
coat in every particularly.
Price $40. No trouble to
fit, and the sale was made.
Also a pair of S. Trousers.
Another new customer
made He'll buyfrom us again.
The cloth is good for four
years. The color will never
fade. The inside may not
wear SO long, tho we put the
best in. It's no surprise. His
tailor would charge SIS. The
proof was before him as to
good value and low price.
Our Overcoats, from S. to
$50, are worth a public exhi-
bition.
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in the building report an explosion OF not
air and their own narrow escape, and are
/ Of opinion that the men were overcome and
unable 10 save themselves.
THE ORIGIN CHARGED TO An ELECTRIC
WIRE.
The origin Of to-days fire is not definitely
known, but Is generally attributed to the
electric wires.
AN IOWA TOWN NEARLY DESTROYED.
ALTOONA, Iowa, November 2s.-The town
Of Wesley. twelve miles east OF here, was
nearly destroyed by fire yesterday. The
blaze started in Putnams grain elevator,
burning that and Bardell 4 Huntley's ware
house, NJ. T. Taylor's coal-shed, lumber
Office and yards, the Dinger House and
barns. and NJ. T. Taylor's drug store.
The Algona fire department was tele,,
graphed for. and arrived in time 10 lend
valuable assistance. The loss will be up In
the thousands
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Another Atlanta Sensation.

ATLANTA, GA, November 2.-rhe Con-
stituffon makes public sensation In re-
gard to the record Of W. II. Dale, pastor Of
the Seventh Baptist Church, in this city.
Two citizens have identified Dale as j. o.
II. Nuttall, formerly a printer and silver
smith AT Charlotte and Dalls. y. c., who
WAS charged with desertin. his family and
clipping with young girl. On the other
hand, men who knew Nuttall, say that Dale
is not the same man. Mr. Dale's brother
preachers are looking into the matter.
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CucAGO, November ss.-Ihe sleamet
Calumet. coal laden, from Buffalo for pu-
luth, Captain o. W; Greene, commanding; ~
sprung a ;csk on "Wednesday morning, and
last night, whes opposite Evanston, near
thu clty. the captain <es compelled to
beach tts, The Evanstopl plI.ife say'st rev,
w,tA much diEoyliy, rfscused the crew OF OF
sixteen men. The Calumet is owned by
buffalo parties, and &as loaded win l,ooo
tons a coal. sbs VIZ, IN sll probability be
a total wyeck,
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SERIES OF LANOSLIDES
Which Follow Each Other in Quick Sue
cession.

ALBANY, y, Y. November 2S.-The Troy
coal trains on the New York Central road
were all delayed this afternoon and tonight
by landslides at the clay embankment Just
below the Troy iron works. At 10 o'clock
this morning the first slide occurred, the
bank settling dswn over the east track.
As soon as il was discovered the road
master put a gang Of men to work. Fer q
time they got on very well. but in the after
noon the bank began to come down In big
slide 80 fast that the men could not shovel
'it out. Trains were stopped, and for time
all traffic was done on thi. side Of the river.
The slide was the larges. ever seen in this
vicinity, and four framed houses on top were
moved by the slide. and one is iii a danger
Gus position. Trains ran up as far as the
iron works on the other side and. transferred
passengers. The men are busy working at
the slidr, il will continue all night. There
are fears Of another slide IL the rain con-
tinues. Great trouble is expected.