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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29
TWO NEW BISHOPS.
An Important Matter Quickly and
Quietly Settled.
Rev. a. q. ffaygeod and Rev. q. =.
H1sx9ersid Chosen 10 the Fpiscopate
- Tho Mrthn.ii-t Church
south at ST. Iouls.

81 Fofs siay 20 Two bishops OF
TIE Methodist church Ssuth were cho-
sen yesterday morning BY the General
Conference now holding is sessions in
Centenary churcn IN this city. 1t was
nlne o'clock, when nishug Wilson called
for order. The preliminary exercises
wefr conducted hy Rev J II. Mclean,
* the North Texas Conferefce >
There was little business No ksntfal
character before the hour for the
bishops election arrived. Bishop Gran
berry. Who was then presiding. called
the special order. lie requested the
delegates - enter upon the election
prayerfullv and with due sense OF the
importance 81 the occasion. AZ his re-
quest Bishop Wilson read Charles Wes-
ley's hymn beginning:
Dras near. . son Of God. draw ncari
Dr. Rodgers, Of baltimore. prayed
hat all unholy ambitions would be for
gotten. that there would be no strife,
and that The choice Of Bishops be made
for the goo<sof the church.
bishop Cranberry appointed as tell
sFs; X. VI. Powers. Of North Texas; A.
e. Miller. of North Alabama; r. B.
smart OF South Carolina; Richard w
Peatrose. Of Virginia. ?. T. Dixon, OF
North Carolina. and J. o. Branch, OF
Georgia.
Rev John d. Vlncil and Rev. j. NJ.
Mason recorded the votes On the first
ballot e7s votes we're cast The total
number Of delegates entitled to vote in
the General Conference is 293.
Tho cali ~ the vote to the recorders
went on steadily until ii:sJ a. M. without
any manifestation from the audience
At that moment when Mr. Tiggert
called the 1s7th ballot for Atticus G..
HaygoOd. there WAS heavy rattle of
applause, and for nye minutes there was
tnmalt. Dr. Haygood was elected. Lit
tle attention was paid to the remainder
Of The cali as evidently there would
not be another election in the first bal
lot
The vote and candidates were as fol-
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

THE schooner Jessie Breck, lumber
laden, from Toledo, o.. for Garden ISL
and, capsized near Mile Point,
Lake Erie, on the nth, and it is feared
that all on board perished.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

Mn. PowpERLY has issued mani
festo to the Knights OF Labor of Penn
sylvania advocating a constitutional
convention to modify the State Consti-
tuition so that the Australian ballot sys-
tenn can be adopted.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

TBr National Conference of state
Boards of Health met IN Nashville.
Tenn. on tho iath. A number of I'm
nortant papers bearing on the health of
ths country wcre discussed, and resolu-
tions urging the adoption BY the sew
sral states OF such quarantine regala-
tions a. viii con6ne any outbreak of a
communicable disease 70 the point oi
initial attack and show due regard for
the rights Of states lying beyond them
were adopted
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

THR National convention Of colored
men in session in Washington, on the
4th perfected permanent organization
BY the election Of Rev. J. G Price, Of
North Carolina. as president and w. c
Chase, of Washington, secretary. Alist
Of honorary vice-presidents, ono from
each State represented in the conven
ton. was also selected.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

THE great FLY Flyaway, valued at
SIS, 900 and by odds the best filly Of
her age in America, broke completely
down, on the nth, and will be retired
TO the breeding farm.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

News was received at ST. Petersburg,
on the 10th, that the city of TomslS,
West Siberia, had been almost totally
destroyed by fire and flood, involving a
loss of many thousands of lives.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

DRENcHING rains have fallen over
the entire spring wheat area Of Minne-
sofa and the crop is saved. The end Of
the drought was made subject of pub.
lie prayer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

EX-SENATOR JoNEs, Of Florida, who
had been declared insane, was, on the
18th, arrested and confined in st. Jo-
seph's Retreat, at Dearborn, Mich.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

Ex-UNTTED STATES TREASURER FRAY
CTS f. SPINNER. who is at Jacksonville,
Fla, suffering from cancer on his face,
is growing rapidly worse.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

The Supreme Court OF the United
States decided, on the 18th, in the case
of the Cherokee Nation against the
Southern Kansas Railway Company,
that Congress has the right of eminent
domain over the Indian Nation, and can
make grants through its territory with
out the consent OF the Indians
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

Tan engineer u asoath iland freight
on the Wisconsin Central railroad DIS
covered ties axed 20 ihe track seven
teen miles uorth of Marsbneid Via on
the 18Th. IAe ctHr2gfleA Yrs gFi-
aeus.y places lcF sbs purpose q vFssAs
las shs sasl imila3 sxpqess Which ws4
eae "a shpsl shlelY minutes
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

AI.pHEUs Bull, president Of the
Gould & Curry Mining Company Of San
Francisco, was drowned on the 10th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

A TRAVELLING dentist visited Lima,
O., short time ago with new system
of extracting teeth. All of his patients
were taken with blood poisoning. Ma
than Gore died, on the 18th, and S. X
Krauss, Mary Cones and many others
were very low. The doctor can not be
found
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

the House of representatives, was
nominated for United States Senator by
the Democratic caucus at Lexington,
KY, on tho 10Th, receiving on the last
ballot ~ votes against 43 for Mr.. Lind
gay
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

OVER one hundred guests sat down to
dinner given, on the night Of the
18th, by the Lotus Club OF New York
City in honor of Murat Halstead. Inn
promptu speeches were made by Horace
White, Colonel f. f. Shepard, Hon.
Robert b. Roosevelt, Mr.. Halstead and
others.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

SPONTANEOUS combustion in the dust
room Of John A. Coles flouring-mill at
Rochester, Mimi, on the nth, tore away
the entire roof and set fire to the build
ing, frame structure five stories high,
which was entirely destroyed. Loss
$40, 900; insurance less than $l5, 600
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

TwENTY-sIx men were buried by a
cave-in in the Ashley mine, near
Wilkesbarre, Pa, on the 18th. Nearly
all of them have large families de-
pendent upon them for support, and the
prospect Of any of them being rescued
alive and uninjured was considered as
very remote.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

THE President sent to the Senate, on
the 10Th. a letter of the Secretary of
State submitting plan for prelimi-
nary survey for a railway line to con-
meet the principal cities of the Ameris
can hemisphere, in accordance with the
recommendation Of the Pan-American
Congress-
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

THE betrothal Of Henry M. Stanley,
the American explorer of Africa, to
Miss Dorothy Tenant young En-
glish lady of artistic tendencies and
greatly admired for her beauty, was an
nounced on the 10th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

THE active work of the annual meet
tiles and Correction, at Baltimore, Nd,
began on the 18th. A dismal picture Of
the increase of crime was presented by
the special report by General Brinker-
hoff, of Ohio.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

THE HfBERSIAN convention at Hart
ford, Conn, adjourned, on the 10th, 10
meet at New Orleans in 1892.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

TIM Winona Mimi fouring-mill,
said 10 have been the best equipped
building of the kind in the world, with
a capacity Of 26oo barrels Of -four a
day. containing / 200 barrels Of -four,
and she elevator. In which we're about
es. 000 bushels Of wheat we're totally
destroyed by Gre on the 18th. Loss
$500. 600. insurance. 500, 600
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

FRANCE and Germany have agreed,
in order to avoid disputes on the 'front.'
ier, to set apart wide space of ground
on either side OF the boundary line and
place at frequent intervals large stones
marking the limits conspicuously.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

MRs. ELLEN G.. WHARTON, formerly
resident Of Baltimore, died near Phil
adelphia, on the 10th, aged about seven
ty years. She attracted National at
tention twenty years ago as defendant
in case in which she was charged with
poisoning retired army officer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

GOVERNOR BoIEs has decided to rec
ommend to the President for appoint
ment as Iowa's Commissioners to the
Worlds Fair Prof King, of Lynn
County, and w. |. Buchanan, who is
well known as promoter Of the Sioux
City corn palaces.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

Some votes east for Reading Clerk
Tiggert created much amusement and
there was an nproar when Rev. David
is the fraternai delegate from the
British Wesleyan Conference and. not
being member " the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. the vote was
illegal
ON the SECOND ballot the vote stood as
follows.
o. r. fitzgerald 81 E D. Hoss ..s+ts....ia
David Morton. ..s...f 40 w. NJ. Messick. LII
" n ~iedd ........as W. a. Harris ......
~ g. Morrison ..t.s. W. A. Gambler. ....4.
n FffnraYr
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

As on The lirst ballot there were a
number Of scattering votes cast.
A third ballot was called Tor and re-
suited "a follows.
X \. ~lesisl -... - W a GAMBLER .s.. 4
David Morton ..- E y. D. lioss ......... ;
a. a.. Moffisoa ~. iti N n Harris ...... ?
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-29

There was go votes east 40 that 1870
was needed to win. Dr. Fitzgerald had
increased a., but lacked 1 vote Of TAX
ing the prize. DR. Slaid bad increased
-. but he lacked - ~ winning Dr.
Morton had Increased bat b
The fourth ballot was taken during
great confusion The total namter of
votes east Sas zsa a majorlty being is7.
The following VAS the vOtes
y r. F.tkxernla. 80 X \. siedd ...... 81
Dasia Neftnu .,s-, a Harris .... d
~ q. Npff.son. q. q. Ansifs9s f.. !
a. the calling of the is7th ballot Tor
Dr. fitzgerald there was appiaase. He
had been sitting 81 his desk trying 10 do
editorial work iur the Christian Advo-
cate. bat iaillRg ustaflys A. ffieDds
rushed forward 90 conaratnlate him be
was overeome WlfA emotioR.
Of the sacressfni candidate en- The
lrst ballot Howard Henderson telis the
followine story in tho Western Chris
tian Advocate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-01

nee for Congress from this district. Will
nakehis opening speech at Sussex Court
house on Thursday next (court-day).
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, will give com
plImentary reception to the grocery trade o.
the city. ON October 18th next.
The Petersburg Grays, after their inspec-
tion tonight. by Colonel Jo Lane Stern, gave
grand military ball, which was largely
attended.
The mean maximum temperature for the
month was SO.j; mean minimum tempera-
tUre, G0.3; average temperature, IO.4; high
est temperature, 92.0; lowest temperature,
1910; rainfall. i.29 inches. The same month
of 1879 the mean maximum temperature was
14.0: mean minimum temperature, JJ.i;
average temperature, 6G.7; highest tempera-
ture, s3.j lowest temperature, l3.O; rain
fall. GA inches. During the past month
there were thirteen clear and seventeen
cloudy days.
Petersburg has inaugurated and now has
in full operation a market for iue-cured to-
bacc0. The sales have been very good for
SO early in the season. and the prices viii
certainly compare most fayorably with any
other market IN or out Of the state, varying
a. TO equality, &c., from s. to so per hun
dred pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-01
S., ONO DISTRICT CONVENTION
DisorderIy aud Riotons Gathering-Anti-
Bowdenite- Bolt.

NORFOLK. VA, Sept. 30.-.special. =
TIA. Republican Convention, held here to-
day. was one Of the most dsorderly affairs
ever held in this section Of the country.
several times a riot in the hall was only
prevented by police interference. The re-
SUIT Of the affair was a split and two Re
pui lican candidates for Congress are now
IN ne field
~. G. Peachy, Of Williamsburg, was
made temporary chairman OF the cOnyen-
tic. and presided up to $3.50 O'Clock this
afternoon, when the Committee on Creden-
tials and Permanent Organization submit
tee their reports. There were eight contest
ing delegations on hand, leaving only six
cOInties without a contest.
When the report of the Committee on
Credentials had been submitted and IT was
found that not one Ofthe cOntesting delegates
had been seated, the anti B0wden men
hOwled. Clerk Of the Courts Alyah II. Mar
tin, Of Norfolk county, and John j. Dyer, OF
Southampton. had lively battle Of words,
which resulted in Martins calling out the
pr ma facie delegation from Norfolk county.
+ Elizabeth City county delegation,
v ch had been seated, joined Norfolk
GO nty as she left the hall, and the contest
in delegations followed. There was loud
ci ering and great confusion.
'hc regular convention then made Capt.
II y. Nichols, Of Norfolk. chairman, and
Colonel Wm. Lamb nominated George T..
BeWdcn for reelection. There was no Op-
position, and after speech Of acceptance,
the convention adjourned.
The boiling delegations held meeting IN
llll on Green street which was packed
and iammcd. They nominated Judge [.
W Murdaugh. Of Portsmouth, 10 lead th"m.
| II. is well known member OF the PCi 4
inoutl bar, a splendid stumper and Con.
/ fescrate soldier. lie announced tonight
th,i be would begin stumping the district
at once ana would challege Bowden to
| i0int debate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-01
ALEXANDRIA.
V.rious Items From the City on the
Potomac.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. sept. 30. Special. r.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jameson. consort of the late
Robert Jameson. Sr.. died this morning,
aeed eighty-two years. She was the mother
oi Mcssrs john J. Robert. Jr., George W.
Andrew aud Miss Mary Jameson. and a
most cstimable lady rife in years ana good
deeds.
Mr. Charles VI. Crump. auditor Of the
III, nm0nd and Dauyille railroad, who a
f,Sg days ago had determined 10 resign his
position i'm the Office of that road, has re-
considered the matter and concluded TO re-
tain his post. Mr.. Crump IS regarded a.
an efficient officer. and the company en-
pioying him Justly appreciate his services,
and have made his salary more cOmmen-
surate with his abilities.
There was "a collision on the river this
morning between the steamer Thompson
and one 0f the ferry boats. The Thompson
had her wheel badly damaged.
The Norfolk steamer Lady Of the Lake
had not arrived in sight up TO o'clock this
evening. Persons from the lower river re-
port the wind very high during the past se'-
eral nights. and considerable damage Is re-
ported Of small craft aud wharyes.
Dr. ". II. Gray died AT his home. on Ar
lnu0n Heights. Yesterday after long ill
ness. aged about sixty years.
Duriug the quarter ending to-day. though
the law is not compelling, Deputy Flour In
-pectOr Hancock inspected SID barrels oi
flour of the better grades.
Clerk Beach. OF the Corporation Court.
during the month recorded iiity-siN deeds
and issued marriage licenses to fourteen
couples, five Of whom being colored.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-01
THE LEXINGTON TRAGEDY.
\ Cadets Account OF the Tsliaferro-Mc-
COnnicO Fight.

\ cadet Of the Virginia Military lnsti-
tute. at Lexington. writes as follows to the
Lexington Gazette about the recent tragedy
at that institution:
The unfortunate difficulty which occurred
between Cadets =. W. McCOnnico, Of
Texas. and W. T. Taliaierro, Of Norfolk,
Va. originated from misunderstanding
in some matter pertaining To military duty
Finding their friendly relations beginning
10 wane and AN amicable settlement impOs-
-ible. the challenge was sent and as has
ever been the custom at the Institute, the
parties selected seconds, and resorted to a
phvsical test Tor satisfaction. As the corps
left barracks for dinner on the 18th, the
marty repaired 50 the Cadet Society hall To
engage in what proved 10 be the iatal en-
counter. There. in the presence OF thirteen
rppreseniatiNe men of the corps, the az
erleyed parties began to right the wrongs
they bad received from each other.
While every personal difficulty from time
immemOrial has been settled in this man.
ner. il can be safely said that never was a
nght conducted in IA more gentlemanly
manner, and with more consideration iOr
fairness and equity TO all parties in the his
tory of the institute.
The seconds ana witnesses were selected
from the upper classes. and represented the
best talent and experience Of the corps.
shortly after O'Clock the young men pre-.
pared for the fight. aud time being called
faced each other with determination char
acter.stic Of the great store Of courage each
po-se.-ed. The hght continued through
fourteen rounds, lasting about iorty-hNe
minutes. when the referee and seconds, ap
preciating the weak condition OF the antag-
onistic parties. stopped the combat, and the
voung men. aner shaking hands, left the
nall perfect friends.
Although both were very badly bruised
bv the blows received, they retired to their
respective rooms and no fears OF serious re-
suit. entertained until about IN hour, when
TaliaferrO's friends being attracted by his
heavy slumber and unnatural breathing
felt the consciousness OF his critical c0ndl-
tiOn. Irrespective Il their prompt atlen-
tions and best medical assistance, he died
very soon afteR. Ii is generally supposed
from the effects Of very severe blow re-
ceiyed during the fight by falling back
wards and striking his head against the
corner of he bench.
The combat ants were as evenly matched
as could have been desired. McCOnnico
was several years the senior, but this dii'
ference i'm age was fully compensated fOr
by the size and muscle OF Taliaierro.
McCOnnice, on being informed Of the sad
result, was fearfully overcome with grief
and lay PROSTATE for hours.
The distressing affair has cast gloom
over the entire corps, and while the great
est grief and sympathy prevails Tor the de
ceased and his bereayed family. there als'
exists the most heartfelt feelings Of tender
ness towards McCOnnic0 30 cheer him in hi.
terrible misfortune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-01
PETERSBURG.
Petition for Increased Pay-The Tobacco
yieId-Brief Mention.

PErERsBUEG. VA, sept. 3d. special r.
The Common Council, at its meeting To-
morrow afternoon, will act upon the peti-
ton of the police corps. asking for an IN
crease OF pay. The increase asked for Is a.
follows: Captain, $1,000 per annum; lieu-
tenants. $500 per annum; sergeants, 500
per annum; priyates, s. per diem Of each
day's actual service.
1t is understood that Farmers Alliances,
composed of cclored farmers, are being or
ganized in the different counties contiguous
10 Petersburg.
Immense quantities Of coal is being ship
ped through here from the POcah0ntas coal
mines 10 Lamberts Point.
The tobacco year ended last night. The
following is a report of the tobacco iDspec-
tor for the year from October /. iS>il, 10
| October 1. 1880: Number Of hOgsheads IN
spected, $3.50, classified as follows: Origi-
nal hogsheads, 1881; reinspections, Loo;
stock on hand inspected, l,lco; loose, 4,lIl,-
$50 pounds; stock on hand for inspection,
100 hogsheads. Corresponding time last
wear, October |, lsSs. 10 October !, los9.
number of hogsheads Inspected, J,5Oi. clas-
sitied as follows: Original hogsheads, 1864
reinspections, 1870 hogsheads; stock on
hand inspected, 2,51I hogsheads; loose.
T.OOs, $40 pounds; stock ON hand for inspec-
! ton. so hogsheads
Mr. James +. Epcs, the Democratic nomi'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-01
RALEIGH
Negro straightout Creates stir-san
Jones' MeetiDes-PersOnai.


RALEIGH. y. c.. sept. 3o.-ispeclal.l r.
The Joint canvass between Congressional
candidates in the Fourth district was
opened to-day at Pitisboro, Congressman
Il. II. Bum. Democratic candidate, ana
Professor Alexander Mclver, Republican
candidate, both appearing ana making
speeches. Congressional candidates Tor Inc
Fifth district also opened the canvass To-
dav at oxford. The aensation of the day
was the appearance Ol cOfF"u cahuiud'e
Moore. OF Greensboro, who got crowd To-
oether and made rOusng speech. Some
negroes had fixed up plot to 60 INTO the
meeting and attempt 10 cry Moore down
and keep him from speaking, but they soon
found that the boot was on the Other leg
and that there were too many negroes
there who wanted to hear Moore ana VINO
were i'm sympathy with him. In his speccn
Moore let of some bOmbshells. lie SAID
Brower. the Republican candidate, was
afraid. and that every white Republican
was afraid. lie advised the negroes 10 Voi'
for a negro for Congress or else vote for tht
white Democratic candidate. He said the
Republicans had tried to buy him of from
running, and told all about the prOp0slIloi
which had been made TO him from Wash
iugtOn.
SAM JONES MEEIlN6'
Evangelist sam Jones is creating grea'
interest with his meetings at Wilmington
and is attracting the largest crowds he has
ever had IN this state. ON Monday hlshl
he preached TO men only, and it is estimated
that there were 5000 men present. lie re,
quested the newspaper reporters present
not to take down his remarks.
DEATH OF MRS. PHILLIPS.
News is received here of the death of Mrs,
Harriet Phillips, mother of Judge Fred
Phillips and OF Mrs. Congressman Bum,
which occurred yesterday at her nome al
BattlebOrO.
MATRIMONIAL.
Announcements is made to-day that Reg
pr / n. Rabbit. of this city, one Of tte
most prominent diyines of the Methodist
Conference of North Carolina, will ON To-
morrow morning be married to Miss Hattie
Harvey, Of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-01
BASE BALL.
Result of the Various Games Played
Yesterday.

Result of the Various Games Played
Yesterday.
National League.-At Cincinnati: Gin
.cinnatis, 3; New lorks, =.
AT Cleveland: Cleyelands, 3; Brooklyns, 4.
At Chicago Chicagos. 8; Bostous, 4.
At Pittsburg: Pitlsburgs, 10; Philadel-
phlas, |.
Players League.-At Pittsburg; Pitts
burgs, >; Philadelphias, 4.
AT Buffalo :-8uflalos, 1; Bostons, !.
At Cleveland: CleyeIands, Z; New yorks,
:.
At Chicago; Chicagos, :; Brooklyns, 4.
American Associati0n.-At Columbus:
Columbus, "A; Athletics, ,.
At Toledo: Toledoes. O.; Rochester, |.
At Louisville: Baltimorcs, o; Louissilles,
II.
At 81. Louis: No game ON account OF
threatening weather.