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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
Cable Notes.

The striking iourneymen bakers of Pesth
have resumed work.
The Delagoa Bay question is to be sub.
mitted to arbitration.
The German miners congress has been
fixed for June 10th at Halle.
The Eiffel tower, Paris. was struck by
lightning six times yesterday.
An exchange Of prisoners has taken place
between the French and the Dahomians.
The use Of tho Russian language in the
schools in Finland has been made compul-
sorry.
British negotiations with Germany on
the African question are tending toward a
satisfactory settlement.
The commission on the proposed railway
through Siberia reports that the road will
be completed in ten years.
A sensation has been caused in Russia
10y the discovery that large and systematic
thefts of bombs and sbeels from the maya
zines at Sebastopol have been going on.
At the Kemptop Park Uondon) spring
meeting yesterday the race for 5000 guineas,
two-yoar-old stakes, was won by II. Phil
hps's chestnut Ally Lady Heron. the Duke
Of Portland's bay fllv Charm being second,
and Blanc's chestnut colt Gouyerneur
third.
The strikers IN the Iseer valley, Bohemia,
have resOrted 10 violence in their efforts TO
force the masters to accode TO their de-
mauds. They attacked number of tacto-
ries in the valley and. forcing an entrance,
damaged the machinery and compelled the
weagers still at work to quit.
Prince Won Radziwill complained in the
upper house Of tho Prussian Diet yester-
day that the use of the Polish language
was Systematically suppressed by the Gov
eminent. Won Gossler. Minister of Public
Institutions, denied that the Government
had adopted any special measures TO sup
press the language. The principles now
followed, he said. are the same as those
which have been followed for many years.
In the same house Yesterday Count Pfeil,
of the Extreme Right, moved that the
Government take measures to remedy the
evils arising frem the large numbers Of
Jewish pupils in the superior schools. He
declared that the existing conditions con-
stituted IA social danger. Won GOssler said
II was impossible TO exclude Jews from
anv educational establishment. Such an
attempt would force the nation into posi-
ton leading to disruption insteadot union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION,
Seven Hundred Delegates Present-Dr.
Curry n Observation-Disclosures
lBY tolegraph 70 The plspatch.l

FonT WORTH, Tx, May 9.-The South
ern Baptist Convention met IN lts iorty-
sixth annual session here this morning
President Jonathan HARRISON, of Selma.
Ala, in the chair. Seven hundred dele
gates were present from Alabama, ArkGn-
sas, Indian Territory, District of Column
bia. Maryland. Mississippi, Missouri, North
Carolina, South Carolina. Tennessee, Texas.
and Virginia. The following officers were
elected: President, Hon. Jonathan Haral-
son, of Selma. Ala, (re-elected) Nice-Pre-
sidents: DIR. j. i. Hawthorne. of Georgia /;
DR.. J.. l.. NJ. Curry, Of Virginia; DR.. j. r..
II. Kerfoot, OF Kentucky; and Rev. j.. b..
Flv, of Missouri Secretaries: Rev. Ian
sing Burrows, ID. D., Of Augusta. Ga, and
Rev. Mr.. Fuller. ID. ID of Baltimore (re-
elected. Treasurer, George W. Morton,
Of Louisville, Ky.a (re-elected.)
The Home Missionary Board reported
for the past year 270 missionaries among
the native white population, 80 misslOna-
ries among foreign populations, 4,40 bap-
tisms: organized during the year 267
churches: Sunday schools instituted. 1886 ;
churches built. 81. total receipts, Sl7l,-
coo: expenditures $40, 900.
The Foreign Mission Board reported for
the past year 81 stations occupied, with
ll6 out.s:ations; rs missionaries, 400 bap-
tisms. 40 schools with 67j scholars; re-
ceipts. Sl86. 800; all debts paid.
The various committees were appointed.
DIR. j. w. Carter, of Raleigh. y. c.,
preached the annual sermon tonight.
A delayed train with 200 delegates from
Missouri came in this morning, while an
other train with $50 delegates is water
bound in Arkansas,
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Who Shall Succeed Beck ?
lily tnlerrnnh 10 the DlanAtch.

FRANKFoBT. KY. May 9.--The solemn
rites Of burial for Kentucky's dead senator
were not ended when hot contest for the
succession began. John &. Carlisle, who
attended the remains as a member of the
Kentucky delegation in Congress. while he
kept closely TO his room yesterday had
many callers, and he openly announced
that he was a candidate. Headquarters for
him and McCreary have boon established at
the hotel. and the list now contains the
names OF Carlisle, McCreary. Judge William
Lindsay. ex-Congressman W. j. Stone. and
Proctor Knott. The caucus has not been
called and it viii not be held before Mon
day night. The general opinion is that
the contest will be a long one, although II
is generally conceded that Carlisle and Nc
Creary will lead the list.
Governor Buckner to-day said he would
not refuse 10 allow his friends 10 name him
for the place but he will make no active
canvass. Congressman Stone had fourteen
votes assured him, but has formally with
drawn, His votes will go to Buckner,
Lindsay, and Knott. The following il an
estimate of the vote on the first ballot
Carlisle. 27; Knott. Is; McCreary. -;
Lindsay, II: Stone, IA ex-State Senator
Moore, 7; Buckner. Q; Boyd Winchester,
10; Judge Willis Reeves, 6.
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THE SOUTHERN METHoDlSTs.
Third Days Session of the General Con.
ference at ~. Louis.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

Sr. LOUIS, May 9.-Third days session Of
the General Conference of the Methodist
Church, South. After religious exercises
the report of the Board of Church EXten-
sion was submitted by David Norton, secre-
tary. 1t shows that the total receipts of the
board for the past four years were Sl09,S57
and disbursements Sl09, 1904, leaving a cash
balance on hand Of 1888. The report says:
Under our organic Act AZ, auxiliary
boards, one in each annual conference.
have been organized. Much valuable work
has been done 10y them IN the matter OF
securing information as 10 the local welfare
Of their territories and in aiding the gene
raj board TO decide on the merits of places
asking help Of it. The conference boards,
after turning over one half then state
ments, aided with the remaining half
during the four years ending March, 1889,
982 churches, 20 which they made dona-
lions amounting to S96,s07. Immediately
after the passage by the last General Con-
ference of the amendment to the Constitu-
ton by which the woman's department OF
our work was created, Miss Lucinda b;
Helen was elected secretary. She entered
promptly on her work and has prosecuted
it with great vigor and success"
The standing committees reported tnat
they had organized anda call for memorials
was begun.
A memorial from the Northwest Texas
Conference called for sundry changes IN
the discipline, one feature being the pro-
hibition OF the licensing OF women 10
preach.
DELICATE PROM ENGLAND.
Proceedings were interrupted by Bishop
Granbery. who introduced 10 the Con-
ference Rev. David J. Waller secretary OF
the British Conference and the Wesleyan
Educational Department Training College,
Westminster, London, Eng, the first dele:
gate ever sent TO general conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church. south;
from another conference. He expressed
satisfaction on the completion of his. Jour-
ney and said on some future occasion no
would Law before the Conference the mes
sage he brings. de then took 0 seat on
the platform with the bishops and business
proceeded.
After amending one of the rules so as TO
prevent a call of the previous question uhtl
after discussion on q COMMITTEE report ms
been closed by the chairman Of the COM
mittee or some one acting for him, the as
cussion on the layman question was re-
sumed.
TIE QUESTION OF LAY REPRESENTATION.
Mr.. Philpot, Of Texas, introduced Q SUD
stitute for the original resolution provi-
ding that laymen may serve on all comni,t-
tees excepting. the Committee on Appeals
MIR. A. z. Miller. layman, of North Ana
bama. said he was born Methoulst anu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10

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Drowned i'm the Catawba.
rr~oct.t ,.Icgrapn - tina Dianatch 1

CHARLOTTE, n. c., May 9.-Mr. Clay
B,rkley, prominent and well-to-do
f,rmer of lredell county, was drowned IN
tAe Catawba river nj Eobinson's Ferry TO-
dav. He was crossing by the ferry with
his horse and buggy. The horse became
frightened and backed the buggy out OF
tie ferry-boat into the river and they were
swept down the stream. The buggy was
recovered but tho body Of Mr. Barley. has
rot been found. Crowds of friends OF the
deceased are seining the river TO recover
lis body.
Last week the weather here was warm
md there was abundant ram. The farmers
we're rejoiced ut their bright prospects
mall grain commenced growing very
npidly and cotton came up finely, but the
Weather cleared off cool and there was a
light frost Wednesday and Thursday
mornings. The extent Of damage IS not
nlly known, but 1t is hoped It is not so
lad as OF first expected. though the farm
RS are making considerable complaint.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
PROHIBITED BOOKS
IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS or cuMBER-
LAND COUNTY, NJ. C.
probable Location Of the Southern Pres
pyterian House
Reception In Raleigh.
Lspecial telegram % the Dispatch. !

kALFIeH, N. c.. May .o.-The Board of
Education Of Cumberland county has
passed an order prohibiting the use by the
county superintendent of public schools
OF First Steps in North Carolina History"
BY Mrs. Cornelia Phillips Spencer, and
Goodrich's histories of the United States
ms action Is taken On account of the re-
ferences made in those works to men and
measures during the civil war.
Io.morrow is legal holiday in this State
rs Memorial day." As there will be no
pubic business, and as Memorial day will
not be observed until Monday, the Gov
ernor he's accepted The invitation of the
Board Of Directors of the penitentiary. and
will spend tomorrow in q visit of Inspec-
ton to the penitentiarv farms on the Ro-
anoke river below Weldon.
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY.
Rev. DR.. John s. Watkins. who was a
delegate from the North Carolina Presby-
terrain Synod 10 a meeting in the interest of
the South Atlantic Presbyterian Univer-
sity, has returned here. He SAYS the UNI
versity Will be established. and very pro-
baby. at Atlanta or Asheville, and that 1t
Will be 70 tho southern Presbyterian
Church what Vanderbilt University is to
the Methodist Church.
Adams and Newton, two white men
charged with the murder of a man named
Cox, IN Washington county. have beenlo-
Gated IN Mississippi. Adams will be brought
here in a few days having been captured.
KILLED CROSSING THE TRACK.
This afternoon ct Holloway's. on the Ok
ford and Clarksville railway, Mrs. Mary
Riggsbee was instantly killed by passen-
ger train bound for Raleigh. Mrs Riggs.
bee was sixty-six years old, and lived near
the railway. She attempted to cross the
track as the train approached, but was
struck and dragged many yards. being SO
mangled as 20 be almost unacceptable.
Her sister. who was called to identify the
body, was completely overcome by the
horrible spectacle.
Rev. W 4. COppedge has accepted call
TO the pastorate Of the Presbyterian church
at Burlington.
A negro fisherman on Croaton sound
named johnson attacked another named
Wilson and tried to shoot him. With one
blow of pole Wilson smashed JOhnson's
skull killing him.
The ladies Of this city propose holding q
fair, in elaborate style, III aid of the Sol
dlers' Home.
This week Ss5O.00O of the first mortgage
bonds Of the Western North Carolina rail-
way have been paid OF.
This evening there was a reception at the
Supreme-Court and State-Library building
and a great number of people mainly
ladies, attended il to view the portraits of
prominent men. which have increased SO
rapidly IN numbers. Governor Fowle has
received an oil portrait Of Governor David
Stone, who was in Office from 1908 to 1870.
It IS very fine likeness Of a remarkably
handsome man.
II is probable that the First and Third
regiments of the State Guard will 90 INTO
camp together and that the Second and
Fourth regiments will encamp at the same
time, thus giving two encampments. The
plan has many advantages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
The Latest nv Wire


The Pensacola Fla.) fshermens strike
las ended. the men having returned to WORK
without obtaining their demands.
Pope, the Ascending bank-teller OF
louisville, was captured near Dulutn,
Sinn., yesterday while on bis way 10
Canada.
All Of the Lenoirs manufacturers ware
houses and dep0ts ut LenoIrs, Tenn, were
birned yesterday afternoon. Loss tuhy
$4,000. Insured.
The Third Pennsylvania District Demo
cratic Congressional Convention 20 nonll-
nate a successor 20 the late Samuel .. Ran,
dali met in Philadelphia yesterday. ana
after lengthy discussion over credentials
adjourned till Monday.
The vicksburg (NIiss.) Cotton Exchange
has unanimously decided to recommenu,
the passage OF the Terry bankruptcy oiii
and has adopted a resolution requesting
the Mississippi delegation In Congress 10
vote against the Butterworth bill.
Bob Hill (colored) was hanged yesterday
at Warrenton. Ca, for the murder OF a. %.
Rogers twhite( on February sth. HUI was
surprised by Rogers while attempting ouI-
glsry and shot HIM. He did not express
the usual hope OF reaching Heaven.
The Master Carpenters Association q
Chicago at . meeting last night decided
to keep on the contest with the JOURNEY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
Death Over a Line-Fence.
fly telegraph 70 the Dlspstch.y

RocHEsrER, n. Y, May 9.-Thomas Lynch,
one of the Rochester detective force, and
a man named Samuel Stoddard had dis
pute over lino-board fence yesterday.
This evening the dispute eliminated in a
bloody tragedy. The detective shot and
killed Stoddard and his wife. Lynch gave
himself up and is now detained at police
headquarters.
This afternoon while Stoddard was cut
ting down the fence Lynch and lis son
revolver and q pair of handouts. He had
some words with Stoddard, who struck at
him with a saw. Lynch fired, but missed
the man and killed his wife, who stood in
the doorway. He shot again and killed the
man. He walked quietly to police head
quarters and surrendered. He said the
man and woman attacked him fiercely and
that he shot to save his own life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
CAROLINA DE TERMINED.
The Leaphart Lynchers to BE Brosght to
| Indictment IL Possible.

lbs telegraph 70 the Dispaichl
COLUMBIA, S. c.. NAV civilian Davis
(cOlored) was hanged ut Union to-day for
the murder If Susie Fernandez. DAVIS
left a confession. He states that while
talking with Susie he and she got into a
quarrel. He attempted 20 choke her and
she screamed. He again chOked her and
then cut her throat. At the coroner's IN
quest Davis said that on the night OF the
murder he and four other men were with
Susie Fernandez. He was ordered to go to
the well and get bucket of water, which
he did. and when he put the bucket down
the other men seized Susie, and holding
her head over the bucket cut her throat.
Afidavits and cOunter-affidayits are be-
ing made in the Lexington lynching case.
Graham. the lawyer at whose instance the
Governor respited Willie Leaphart, was ar
rested Yesterday on the charge of having
assisted in forging tho papers upon which
the respite was procured. lie gave BONA.
Several parties named by Sheriff Crafts. OF
Lexington, rs having. according 70 bis be-
lief, been implicated in the killing OF
LeaphaTt. have been arrested on warrants
sworn out by Attorney-General Earle,
who went over TO Lexington for the pur-
pose. One of the men under arrest, L. G..
Caughman, who boasts of his completely
in the affair, has mad the hardihOod 10
threaten 10 swear out warrant OF arrest
against Governor Richardson as accessory
before the fact on account Of his withhold
ing aifidavits urOn the strength Of which
the respite was granted. The State has
determined, if possible. TO procure the in-
dictment Of the lvnchers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
REPUBLICANS ON SILVER.
Apparently an Agreement on the Legal
Tender Idea.
By telegraph to The Dispatch.l


washington, May 9.-Another meeting
Of the Republican senatorial caucus was
held to-day. at which the silver question
was again under consideration. 1t is said
the only proposition discussed was one
making full legal tender notes issued for
the purchase Of bullion. the bullion re-
demption clause having been abandoned
by those who advocated it. The caucus
was attended 10y about two thirds of the
Republican senators, and while the ma
jority were in favor of making the notes
full legal tender it was decided to postpone
formal action on tho proposition until
another time when there shall be full at
tendance 1t is said that a number Of the
friends Of the legal-tender idea were not
present to-day. and that on full vote the
majority in its favor will be even larger
than il was this morning.
Various senators. representing both sides
Of the question. while declining to talk of
the proceedings of the caucus, are united
in saving that n desire for agreement upon
q measure was more manifest than for
some days past, and they expressed the
opinion that satisfactory conclusion OF
the matter would be arrived at.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-10
The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY Wa
fsir.
NEW Xosk STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, May a.-The stock market was
again very active to-day, although tae business
done was not 80 evenly distributed as some time
ago. bat the tone OF the market was ouoyant
during nest Of the day. and material advances
were scored all over the list. The consplcuously
strong stocks were Missouri Pacific. WABASH,
Wheeling aud Lake Erie, Reading, Manhattan,
LackaHanna, and the speeielties The general
outlook Of the western situation was considered
somewhat Improved. and late IN the day the re-
port Of the agreement OF tho Senate caucus upon
the silver bill sent silver up again and helped 10
impart additional strength TO active stocks. The
great feature OF the day was Missouri Pacific.
which rose rapidly upon the issue OF the notice
that tho stockholders would have tho privilege
OF the new collateral trust bonds Of 81. while
each bond would carry a boaus OF one share OF
stock, which would be complete gift Rights are
believed 10 DO worth ~, but the stock was lifted
nearly per cent on the strength OF it and mo
other Gould stocks fell into line although the
utterances Of Gould upon the western rate stu
alton were not specially encouraging. The only
weak spot In the lis, was AtchsOn, and that WAS
only during tho forenoon, ell loss with some
ming In addition being recovered before The
close Lackawsnna was ous OF The most active
aud strongest stocks during the forenoon and
there we're some strong bull points upon u ear.
culRted, but later II eank away into comparative
dulness, while its place In the market was taken
by Reading, which once more took the lead In he
market for a short time. Richmond ana West
Point WAS another feature and II was lifted about
per cent though all Of tho improvement was
not held. Gas stocks were again prominent
and Laclede gas was active. but failed 70 rise
with the same power tha Il has had Of late and
advanced only fractioually. Among the inactive
stocks Mexican Central Omahs shares, and Sun
Francisco preferred mado sharp gains, but The
improvement reached almost everything traded
I'm. The market showed r little hesitation after
the opening. which was irregular and was fol-
lowed by Some decline IN the list, with Atchisou
leading. The buoyant tone which was 81 mark
ell during the day was soon developed and the
erHsf All hofsH
that time out Tho close was active and strong,
generally NJ tho best prices Of the day. Sales
Listed. 4i0,O01: unlisted, 5000 shares.
EreniHg.-ENchange quiet and steady At 4s5a
as. Money easy At tad, closing at Z. Suo-Irea-
sury balances Coin, eco; currency,
si,gsi.000. Governments dull but steady for IS
per cents, l22; OK. coupons, 1854 bid. ex- L.
terest state bonds duh and fcatureless.