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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
THE EDELEGATTONSTT UPALL NIGHT
TRYING TO AGREE.
Names of the Candidates Endorsed Up to
2:3O O'cock This Morning-someo of
the Men Kicked Out.
TIMES BUREAU, RApLEY BUILDING, !
WASHINGTON March 81 1899.

WASHINGTON j. c., March 3l-Spa-
cial.-At o'clock tonight in the commit
tee-room Of Senator Daniel at the Capitol
the Virginia delegation met. The utmost
secrecy had been observed during the
day as to the meeting-place, and at The
hour between forty and fifty Virginlans
were gathered at the Ebbitt House and
clustered about the halls leading to the
room in which the meeting Of the 22d
instant was held. OF course there was
no sign Of meeting there, and about .
o'clock they dispersed. In the meanwhile
in room at the Capitol the alleged dis
trlDutors of patronage were assembled
The faithful John, the cOlored BODY
servant of Senator Daniel stood watch al
the door, and at the end Of the corridor
the drowsy guard halted all who yentured
10 approach the vicinity of the meeting
room. The long halls were deserted save
by the night watchmen who i0ungcd I'm
easy chairs, and the hickering gaslight
wrought fantastic shadows on the walls
and family glstened upon the polished
stone floors that lay beneath. The hours
drag YEARLY by and the burdensome
stiffness is only broken by the occasional
enthusiasm Of Hon. George -. Wise, or
the vigorous protest Of Mr. James ".
Marshall
The evening passed and the voices grew
louder and the debate evidently became
exciting. Midnight came, and the guards
slept while John, the servant, nodded at
his post. one O'Clock came and at .
this morning there are no signs Of any
adjournment.
The only thing so far accomplished is
the Endorsement OF \. j. Montague, OF
DanWlle, for district attorney for the
Western district. and Mr.. Levi Of Berry
Vile, Clarke county. for marshal Of the
western district. and Captain f. r. Las
sitter. of Petersburg. for district attorney
Tor ~ Eastern district. The conference
also decided TO indOrse Captain Ham
Shepperd. Of Warrcnton, for collector Of
internal revenue for the Western dis
trict and William Ryan. Of Richmond,
collector Of internal revenue for the
Eastern district. Representatives Mere
dith and Wise refused TO vote or be
bound by the conference. Representa-
tives Tyler and Marshall held out for
some time, but finally consented 10 vote.
with the reservation that they would in
Ccrse whom and i'm what manner they
should in future decide. At 2.3O o'clock
the conference was still in session.
Mcssrs. O'Ferrau and Lawson.
the committee appointed by the
Virginia delegation in Congress
10 ascertain the Presidents
views IN regard 10 the distribution Of
patronage in that State. reported to a
meeting OF the fun delegation tonight
Their report was 20 the effect that the
resident would not bind himself to an
appointment recommended by united dele
cation. but would give due consideration
10 their recommendation. In view of this
action the six applicants for the various
appointments at the Presidents disposal
will use their individual influence with
him. II. i. ".
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
NAT4L POSITIONS.
Several Examinations TO be Held to FIJI
Electrical Places.

WASHINGTON, March 3f.-An exami-
nation will be held at the New York
navy-yard on April 1lth for filling the
position Of electrician. The examination
will be open to all cOmers who can give
evidence Of experience in conducting this
kind OF work, and the examination will
be practical in character. having refer
ence exclusively TO the requirements OF
the position 10 be filled. TIE position
pays $500 per annum.
An examination will be held at the
Boston navy-yard on the same date for
filling the position Of Superintendent OF
rope walk This position pays $l.SOJ per
annum. and the examination will be open
TO all Comers and confined to the require
ments Of the position to be filled, being
practical in character.
An examination will be held at the Nor
folk Wa) navy-yard on April 18th for
filling the position OF "quarterman cleo
triciln" in charge OF this department Of
the yard. The examination will be prac-
tical in character. having reference ex-
clusively 10 the requirements OF the posi-
tion 10 be filled. IL Will be directed TO
ascertaining the applicants knowledge
Of his business and his possession Of the
qualities that will enable him to get good
work out Of his men. The position pays
$3.50 a day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
a BREWERY SEIZED.
Said to be the Largest Illegal Distillery
Ever Unearthed.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March si.-rn-
ternal Revenue Collector Brooks to-day
seized the brewery Of Philip Klein &
Sons, Nos. 2309-1i Wallace street. as a re-
suit Of a discovery made yesterday that
an Illicit molasses rum dstillery OF 100
gallons capacity. was being conducted
therein. The discovery was made by
Revenue Agent T.. a. Alexander. OF this
city, and General Deputy Collector A. V.
Mason, Of West Virginia. who have been
working on the case for four months,
and who forcibly entered an upper room.
\ small quantity of warm rum spirits
was found and II was evident that a
larger quantity had been run into a sewer
through a rubber hose. which appliance
was kept I'm readiness In case OF dis
covery. The plant is valued at $4,000,
and the Illegal distillery is one OF the
largest ever unearthed. Philip Klein. Jr..
the son. was held I'm 81 800 bail by United
States Commissioner Bell for a further
hearing tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
THE TALENT KNOCKED OUT.
A Hundred to One shot Wins Mt Gloucester.
Gnffenburg Resnlfs.

NEW YORK, March 31.-The fact that
free badges have been suspended perma-
ncntly at Guttenburg. had no apparent
effect on the attendance to-day. There
were just as many people present as
when passes were plentiful as flies in
a sugar barrel The weather was perfect
for racing 1t was almost warm enough to
make heavy wraps uncomfortable The
track was very fast. The card was
splendid one.
First race. six and a half furlongs-
Midget first Aunt Jane second, Ben
March third. Time, l:2i IL.
Second race, six furlOngs-Lorimer first.
Void second, Strathmaid third. Time,
11j1-i
Third race. four and a half furlongs-
Dalsyrian first, Ray second, Bryan third.
Time 30 3D.
Fourth race one mile-Hamilton first.
St. Dennis second. Badge third. Time,
1A31-2.
Fifth race. mile aad one-sixteenth--John
Hickey first, Richal second, Sorrento
third. Time Isl.
sixth race. six furlongs-Brown Prince
frs. King Leo second Chapman third.
Time. 117 81.
GLOUCESTER. y. J., March 3l.-King
Solomon, a 100 10 I shot, won the last
race I'm a canter. Cr0cus was the only
winning favorite.
First race. one mile. FL. McGinnis first.
Iceberg second. Darling ttifd. Time. 1:52.
Second race. four and a nalf furlongs-
Artillery first. John McGarrigle second,
Lyrist third. Time. IS 81.
Third race. seven and half furlongs-
Pestilence first, Rose Howard second,
Wallace G.. third. Time. q.
Fourth race, six and one-luaTter fur
longs-Airtight first. Knapp second, Jim
Dunn third. Time 1:2j.
Fifth race. five furlongs-Crocus first
Tradosman second, Express third. Time,
1854
Sixth racc. FIVE furlongs-King Solomon
first. John r. second, Zingara third.
Time. 1905 f-f
NEW ORLEANS, March 3i.-To-day's
races resulted.
First race six and one-half furlongs-
Oak Forest first. Brown Button second,
Pembroke third. Time, 1:23.
Second race five and One-half furl ongs-
Little Lewis first Calen Brown second,
Con Kinney third. Time. los 10
Third race four and one-half furlo1ys-
Rhapsody first. Mar mi second. George
Rerse third. Time. n
Folrth race. six 'urlongs-San Saba
first. Don sec md, Redwind third. Time.
1I5 10
Fifth race seven and one-half fur
longs-Grcat Hopes first Boraalis Sec
Ond, Wedgcheld third Time, 1.35 Ii
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
GENERAL SMITH BURIED.
The Dead Soldier Laid TO Rest in tho Pres
once of MnnX MOurners.

SEWANEE, TENN, March a.-The
funeral Of General Edmund Kirby Smith
took place this morning at II o'clock A
special train Of six cars arrived from
Nashville with nearly 500 veterans and
two companies OF State troops
The funeral was of military character
A beautiful floral tribute was presented
by the students Of the University, OF
which the late General was a professor.
Telegrams OF coincidence have poured in
from ali parts OF the United States, show
ing the esteem in which he was held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Sons of American Revolution.

NEW YORK. March 3I.-At a meeting
Of the executive committee OF the Sons OF
the American Revolution at the Office OF
General Horace Porter. the president
general, to-day, Il was resolved merely 10
hold a pro-forma congress in New York
city on May lst, and 10 adjourn all inn
portant business, including the election
OF officers. 10 a special congress. to be
held in Chicago on June 10th. The first
triennial conclave OF the whole society
was appointed for June 18th at Chicago,
the day following the congress, when
there will be a great celebration OF the
anniversary OF Bunker Hill by both the
Sons and the Daughters OF the American
Revolution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
MIR. MaxwelTs Heavy Harvest.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 81
Fourth Assistant ostmaster-General
Maxwell to-day appointed 1856 fourth-class
postmasters, which involved SO removals
The largest number Of appointments are
made in Indiana. where there were 80.
involving IS removals; in Missouri l6 APP
pointments and removals; Tennessee 20
and removals; Vermont
ii appointments and 10 removals; Ken
lucky appointments and removals;
West Virginia appointments. All the
- -s-.aiee' 'a1iss~ iNa..'r,,c. 30 resigned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01

SEDALIA, MO, March Sl.-A big steal
among engineers and hremen on the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad has been brought
TO light in this city. An official investiga-
tion resulted to-day in the discharge OF
a time-keeper, nine engineers and six
fremen. with the probability Of many
others being implicated. The trainmen,
in colusion with the time-keeper, had
drawn checks for time not put in by
them. The companys loss will reach
into the thousands and extends over
period OF about ten months. No names
"a ofvan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
New Press Association.

TRENTON, March 3l.-rhe American
ress Association organization for the
gathering and dissemination OF news
filed articles Of incorporation here to-
day. The capital stock is $500. 900. and
the incorporators are: Orlando ]. Smith
OF the American Press = Association. Albert
p Langley Of the Springfield Union,
Robert Williams OF the Paterson CAN,
Albert Lawson OF the Cincinnati Tribune
and James NJ. Emerson OF the Ansonia
Sentinel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
The Central Reorganization.

NEW YORK, March 3l.-The reorgani-
zation committee Of the Georgia Central
has extended the limit OF time until
which securities shall be received under
the plan TO May /, 1893. The committee is
of the opinion that the plan will be sue
Cessfully carried through. Secretary
Wharton states that after May 1st securi-
ties will only be received II at all upon
payment of penalty of per cent in the
discretion of the committee upon the
par value OF the deposits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
DANCING GIRLS SHAKEN UP.
They Were Part of the Exhibit From Java
and Were In a Colli.ion.

AMES. IOWA, March 31.-Dancing girls
from the Sultan Of Sole. a huge orang
outang, yelling and bowling in fear IN
his wooden prison, and five car loads Of
terrified Javanese, together with the
building material and exhibits OF the
Worlds Fair, were in collision at Moin-
gona, little station just west Of Boone
at 5 o'clock last night.
Nobody was seriously injured. though
several were severely shaken up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01

I'm these column s. That official wrote that
since Mr.. W dollhouse, the British COM
missioner. had sent his formal note OF
recognition 10 the provisional Govern
ment as the de facto Government he had
avoided any Intercourse or communication
with the members. AId up to the time
the letter was written the officers Of the
japanese wdr-ship, who were I'm con-
slant association with the British off,
cials. had failed 10 pay the ordinary
and customary visits of courtesy to the
members Of the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
General Hiram Beredan Dead.

WASHINGTON, ID. c, March IL
General Hiram Beredan. the inventor OF
the famous Beredan long-range finder.
torpedoes and rife. died suddenly at the
Metropolitan Club. In this city. this even
ing. He had been Ill for some time with
angina pectoris. HE was engaged In a
game or chess with Admiral Crosby
Suddenly his head dropped and he began
TO breathe heavily, ana expired almost
instantly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Convicted of Train Robbery.

BIRMINGHAM, March 31.-Jen. Har-
rison was to-day convicted in the United
States District Court Of robbng the East
Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia mail
train near Piedmont last fall. He is "A
young married man. who lives an ordi-
nary farmers life among the North Ala
bama mountains. He was convicted on
the testimony of his alleged accomplice
The trial lasted over a week N,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
DECEIVED BY THE SLOW FUSE.
Quarrymen Blown Up on Returning to Re-
light the Charge.

PITTSBURG, PA, March 3i.-Late yes
terday afternoon three quarrymen named
Houseman. Ryan and Kimmel. working
In Ryan Il Browns stone quarry. near
Etna station. on the Pttsburg and West
ern railroad. were blown up by an ex-
Ilosion Of dynamite. The workmen were
igniting a fuse leading TO a blast and re-
tired to a place of safety The fuse was
so slow that they concluded It had been
cXtinguished and returned 10 relight 1t.
Just as they reached the spot a terrific
explosion occurred
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Slow and Unlnteresing Game.

BALTIMORE. March 3l.-The baseball
teams or Columbia and Swarthmore Col
leges opened the baseball season at
Union Park this afternoon with "A slow
and uninteresting game. Columbia was
far superior in fielding and base running.
and the only opposition it met was the
pitching of Brooke for Swarthmore.
Brooke pitched finely, and allowed Co
lumbia but six hits and three OF these
came after chances had been lost to retire
the side. Brooke struck out nine men,
and in the sixth inning retired ~ side
on strikes. lie also filled his position
I'm good style. Cooper pitched we'll for
Columbia but would have been hit more
effectively but for the fine support he
received. on two occasions Swarthmore
had three men on bases. but sharp field
ing by Columbia prevented any runs.
Score: Columbia, 9; Swarthmore, 3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
DIVIDED on sECTARI1N LINES.
A Bitter Fight Being waged n Columbus.
Ohio, Over the school Funds

COLUMBUS. O., March 31.-The muni-
cipal election TO occur next Monday is at
tracing great attention. II is a bitter
fight being waged against the Catholics
by the American Protective Association,
composed OF both Republicans and Demo-
Gratis pledged TO vote against every
Catholic or Catholic sympathizer They
claim a membership OF over 1000. add
If they win IL is said they will disn iss
every Catholic teacher in the public
schools
The Catholics are working for a division
OF the public school funds.
4 Cathcic priest here Is out In a public
card announcing the Withholding Of public
funds from parochial schools as an op-
preston 10 be righted at the polls
Every day serves but TO intensity the
bitter feoliGg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01

AUGUSTA, March 3l.-The Augusta Ex-
position Company has made a contract
with the Georgia State Fair Convention
10 hold a fair this fall in Augusta. The
Exposition begins Tuesday. october nth
and continues one month. The Georgia
State Fair will be held during the first
two weeks of the Exposition. President
Cleveland and his Cabinet will be invited
TO attend the EXpOSition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Assassin and Suicide

FAYETTEVILLE. y. c.. March 81
Henry Collins, well-known colored
truck farmer, In M OF insanity to-day
shot his son, the ball striking the car,
but not seriously wounding him, and
then committed suicide by horribly butch
ering himself with an axe. He had &C.
cumulated considerable property and was
much esteemed by the community.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
LOOKING FOR THE MURDERER.
The Town of Upper Marlborough Filled
with Detectiyes-MOre Arrests.


UPPER MARLBOROUGH. MD. March
3l.-The reward of $1,000, offered for the
arrest Of the murderer or murderers Of
Mr.. Francis Magrudor Bowie on Sunday
evening last, is crowding this place with
detectives. The fourth arrest was made
to day. 1t was that of boy named James
Alfred Barber. a son Of Dan. Barber,
already arrested. The man with whom
Dan Barber took dinner on Sunday, VIII
liam Plhkney. has also been arrested
John Wesley Johnson completes The four
persons secured. All ere cOlored people.
and were picked up as suspects. bur the
Inhabitants seem 10 have no suspicion
that any one Of them took a hand in
the murder. The excitement continues to
be very great. and 1t is believed that
40 clue has yet been found that Will
lead, II followed. to the arrest Of the
murderers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
CHICAGO'S AGATN DEFEATED.
For the Third Time the Chattanooga Win
From A ,son-Other Games.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. March 81
The Chattanooga team to-day, for the
third successive time. defeated the Chi
cages, the score being Chattanooga, II;
Chicago. (. The home club scored five
I'm the first inning. four I'm the second,
three in the third. and two in the seventh.
Chicago scored two i'm the first and one
each i'm the eighth and ninth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Carlisle's Private Secretary.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March 81
Secretary Carlisle to-day appointed S.
NJ. Gaines. his private secretary. chief of
the mail division OF the Treasury Depart
ment. at salary OF $500 per year. vice
Nichols, resigned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Commodore Wilson Reffer.

WASHINGTON. March 31.-Commodore
T. d. Wilson. chief Of the bureau of con-
struction and repairs. who was seriously
Ill for several weeks has recovered sum
GENTLY to resume his duties at the Navy
Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
A Farmer Suicides.

CHARLESTON. $. c.. March BIB. r.
Bell. prosperous farmer OF Renno. Lau-
rens county, committed suicide to-day by
cutting his throat with razor. No cause
Is known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Y4LE WINS 4 CAME.
They Defeai n Was ington Y. NJ. c. A.
Team -Ofher Co legiate Games.

WASHINGT y. D. c., March 81
The Yale College ba s-ban team won
wel-contested ard IN resting game from
the team representing the Young Mems
Christian Association Of this city by a
score Of 13 to S.
There was quite an assemblage 10 wit
ness the sport, including many OF the
fair sex. who conspicuously displayed
the colors Of the Yales. and enthusias-
tically applauded the tine playing of their
favOrifes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
RANCE OF TuFRMoNrrrp

Range OF thermometer at The Times
office yesterday. March 81, 1893:
A. NJ, 90; II NJ, 81; 4. NJ. 90; 6
p. NJ. 81; p. NJ, IS; midnight, 80.
Average, 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Piltsburr. Z: Mobile. !.

MOBILE. ALA March 3l.-Mobles. l;
Pttsburgs. 7. Base-hits: Mobiles. .; Pitts
burgs. s. Errors: Mobiles. 9; Pittsburgs,
8. Batteries: Gragg and Cans; Baldwin
and Mack.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01

ATLANTA, GA. March 3l.-Atantas.
6: Clevelands. 9. Batteries Dewald and
Murphy for Atlanta; Schillerman. VIII
liams and Hastings, Boyd and thinner
for Cleveland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-01
Naval Orders.

WASHINGTON. March 3l.-Passed As
sistant Paymaster Harry r. Sullivan has
been ordered TO the Alliance. relieving
Passed Assistant Paymaster r. Frazer.
VINO is detached and granted three
months leave
Assistant Paymaster T. y. Ryan has
been detached from the New York navy
yard and ordered to the fish commission
steamer AlbatrOss.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-03-16
Elaborate Dinner Gowns.

Dinner dresses are this winter ex-
tremely rich and magnificent Velvet,
satin and brocade Of gorgeous hues are
bordered with sable and priceless lace,
and gold and silver embroideries give adj
ditional brilliancy. The bishops purple,
SO much admired, keeps its color well
under artificial light and is seen at its
best when subdued by the lights and
shades that play over the thick pile Of
Genoa velvet, and the same may be said
of the moss greens and sapphire blues,
which are apt to look harsh and obtru-
sive in silk or satin.
Some of the paler tints, moonlight
blue, seagreen and cedar are also very
beautiful in velvet, as well as the shot
opalescent tones that defy description
Manchester Guardian.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-03-16

To ret the real test of dairy cows
value her milk should be both tested
and weighed. The test will tell you how
rich in butter fat her milk is; the weigh
ing will tell you how much milk she
gives. Sometimes a cows milk may be
rich, but SO small il quantity that 1t
does not pay to keep her.
Shorthorn people will make a splurge
at the Columbian exposition to prove
that their cattle are first class dairy
beasts. They wish to establish reputa-
ton for the Shorthorn as the long sought
general purpose COW A member of the
American Shorthorn Breeders associa-
ton thinks there will be no trouble in
finding twenty-five Shorthorn cows that
will average two pounds Of butter day
during tho ninety days dairy test at the
Worlds fair, and twenty-five more that
will produce the same during the thirty
day test in the fall The Shorthorn
Breeders association viii give generous
additional premiums TO cows Of their
breed that may be entered for the Co
lumbian exposition's six months dairy
school
When you start q creamery be sure
end locate it in an airy, sunny, sweet
Bmelling spot, end then have your build
ings and utensils always well aired and
sweet smelling. And if your patrons
do not furnish first class cream or milk
give them an airing too.
"Use the calf to run the baby sepa-
rator, says The Rural New Yorker.
If the walls of your COW stable are
open and yawning, batten them up with
straw or hay. A stable where water
will freeze is too cold for milk cows.
The Californians still insist that the
Shorthorn is the butter COW for their
4 state.
Silver tea sets have been among the
prizes offered at fairs for the best butter
and cheese this year. It is o good idea
A dairyman finds that he can make
just as good butter and cheese in Georgia
as he used to make in Ohio.