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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
BUTTZ ON THE STAND
THE NATURE or HIS TESTIMONY.
HOWEVER. UNKNOWN.
How He Came Into the Case-HIs Enort
to Make Money--A' Colonel Sellers
Proposition.

WASHINGTON, May &C. w. Buttz.
the alleged briber. who was much wanted
by the Senatorial Bribery Committee yes
terday, but failed TO appear. was on hand
when the committee met this morning.
He was out of the city yesterday looking
for an important witness. and, failed to
notify Chairman Gray that he could not
be present until to-day. Dir. Butte was
accompanied by his attorney. ex-Congress-
man MCGOWAN, OF Michigan, and the lat
ter was allowed TO remain in the COM
mittee-room whilst his client gave eSi-
dence. Buttz was on the stand for an
hour and half. As 70 the nature OF
his testimony. however, nothing can be
learned
The witness who followed Buttz threw
some light upon the question Of how
Buttz came into the case. This was an
attorney of this city named L. S. Holman.
lie told the committee that early in April
last he was attending TO some legal busi-
ness in committce-room In the Capitol
while Buttz was present.
A MIR. HARRIS.
Inc Witness shll ne WIS dShSttu Dy
Mr.. Aleck Harris. and the latter said he
would give thousand dollars 10 know
how the Populist senators would vote on
the tariff bill, because his knowledge
would be worth money TO him through
speculation. Mr.. Holman said there was
no offer made. and that Harris had made
the remark in merely conversational
way. as any other man might make H.
The witness characterized the efforts OF
Buttz TO make money Of an idle remark
as a Colonel Sellers proposition" When
Holman was asked as to tile whereabouts
Of Harris he said the latter was dead.
The conversation took place early I'm
April, and Harris died on the 1lth of
that month.
When Mr. Holman had concluded his
testimony the committee adjourned The
committee viii make its report 10 the
Senate within a few days. and Will to-
morrow begin the investigation OF the
other branch under the resolution--that
relating to the dOings OF the Sugar Trust
and the alleged conduct Of senators who
have been charged with speculation IN
sugar. The first witness will be Mr..
Edwards, OF New York. who wrote the
Holland" letters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
THE SOUTHERN PRes6YTERIANs.
Protracted Discussion of Proposed Change
in the BaptismaI Formula.

IN the BhpfiSmal lornuia.
NASHVILLE. TENN. May 1.-The
General Assembly OF the Southern Pres
byterian Church to-day received the re-
port OF the Committee on Directory. Tho
report showed that Of sixty-seven presby-
teres sixty had voted. There were fifty
seven voting for the adoption Of the re-
yised directory and only three against 81.
The committee recommended that the
assembly declare the revised directory
overwhelmingly adopted. The report Of
the committee WAS adopted.
There was a protracted discussion Of
the report OF the Committee on Bills and
Overtures concerning a proposed change
in the baptlsmal formula. The assembly
adjourned until o'clock without taking
action IN the matter.
The cnef topic to-day before the as
sembly was organic union. At the af-
tcrnoon session motion carried TO prose
cute the Means case 10 conclusion
when taken up.
The question Of organic union was again
taken up. and DR.. Otis spoke. He argued
that the question was an open one, and
he favored conference with the Northern
Church. DR.. Purcell argued against or
IL
union. and said the only question was,
Would the Church appoint Il commit
Of conference? Other speeches were
made. and DR.. Summers read the COM
mittee's report. An amendment TO accept
the proposals from the Northern Church
was offered. and rejected-9O to 6S. The
committee report recommending the re-
icctment Of the proposals from the North
ern Church was adopted.
IL t. but Mil
be taken upto-morrow. There was 10
night session.
NORTHERN PRESBYTERIANS.
SARATOGA, May 23.-The opening Incl
dent Of to-day's session Of the Presby-
teran General Assembly was a correction
Of the vote taken yesterday on the ma
jorty report Of the special Theological
Seminary Committee, which made the re-
cord show that the seminary control re-
port was adopted by a vote Of 4i3 to ll5.
The floor was given TO Or. Dufileld, OF
New York, chairman of the Committee
on Correspondence, who introduced the
Rev. Br. Murkland. OF Baltimore as
representative of the Presbyterian ALI
ance, himself being a minister of the
Southern Presbyterian Church. In this
connection, Dr. Dufield expressed the
hope that the dawnlng of the day may
be nearer at hand when theological
equator shall no longer mar the Presby-
terian map Of the United States. DR..
Murkland spoke at considerable length,
and was occasionally interrupted by APP
pause In opening he expressed the hope
that the time might soon come when the
effort to bring back the Southern Church,
like a daughter to the bosom OF her
mother, should be crowned with success.
In replying the Moderator charged Or.
Murkland To take back to his Church the
special message that the Northern Church
Is longing to be one again with the
Southern Church, adding, ut is "A crime
for US % be separated any longer."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
THE BAZAAR TAKES A BOOM.
Large Crowd Last Night-Wheels of For
tune Galore-special Features.

The First Regiment Bazaar was well
attended last night and the booths were
literally patronized. Wheels OF fortune
were being gaily twrled at all of the
booths, and prizes ranging from a cake OF
soap TO manicure sets were distributed
among the eager crowds who patronized
them.
Z Two performances were in operation in
Sanger Hall during the evening Gala
tea" the ever-puzzling and interesting
optical Illusion, was in progress IN the
flower hall. and the All star Speciality
Company for the benefit OF the hospital
CORDS. non commissioned staff. and drum
corps, gave a performance In the upper
hall. Both entertainments were literally
ipatroniZed and were well rendered. The
camp life of CoXey's army was depicted
I'm realistic style, and reproduction of
the Corbett- Mitchell fight was given by
two members of the regiment.
The pupils OF Miss Laura Webster-t IAN
agan and Miss Jennie Webster's dancing
school will give a number Of fancy dances
for the benefit of + Companys booth to-
night. \ new dance, the virginia
wrealt, which has been dedicated 70 f
Company, will be executed for the hrst
time. go
Judge Farrar C"Johnny Reb'D will de-
liver a lecture on June LIST, and Mr.. Polk
Miller will give some negro dialect stories
on the 2d for the benefit Of the Field and
some spirited voting Is being done on
a silver smOking-set for the most popular
non-commissloned officer at ID Com
pany's table a handsome desk for the
most popular physician, handsome
leather chair for the most popular city
official. and a handsome gOld-hcaded cane
for the most popular minister at c Com
pany's table
Decidedly tn. most popular place in the
hall is the smOking-rOOm, presided over
By several charming young ladies. Here
the young men may go and pun me weed
and at the same time b. delightfully."- en-
tertained by the young ladies, and all for
the insignificant amount Of one half
cent per minute.
A most delightful meal may be procured
at the restaurant at most reasonaDle
price. The menu consists OF beefsteak,
lamb chops. broiled chicken. ham and
eggs. stuffed eggs, tongue. deyilled crabs,
sturgeon salad, chicken salad, potato
salad. raw tomatoes, tea, coffee, choco-
late. and cream and cake.
Mrs Chandler and Miss Chandler ana
the Misses Angus are assisting at Com
pany B. and Miss Terrell and the Misses
Waldron are in charge Of ths lemonade
ct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
Virginia News Items.

James Chavier a white man. was on
Tuesday night run over by a freight train
in the freight-yard of the Washington
and Southern depot, on Duke street, Alex
andria, having both OF his legs cut OH.
Rev. George W. X. Green died at
his home, two milgs west Of Bland Court
house, on Sunday morning last. He was
He was buried BY the members OF Bland
Lodge, No. 206. A. +. and \. NJ.
A branch OF the Association for the
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities,
which has its headquarters in Richmond.
was organized In Alexandria on Saturday
last by Miss Margaret V. Smith, of that
city,
the Danville Steam Laundry had her
right hand caught In the collar-and-cun
machine yesterday while cleaning 1t and
the hand was badly crushed UP TO the
wrist.
Mineral lands seem TO be in demand
again In the Southwest. Captain Charles
McMuilen, Major Schlager. and Colonel
Megorgle, all OF Scranton. Pa, were in
Tazewell last week negotiating for coal
lands in the west end Of that county.
Judge Keith Norton. OF the Corporation
Court OF Alexandria, yesterday granted
a charter to the American Creamery and
Cold-Storage Company. This company has
IT'S capital stock placed ~ y0O.0O0. divided
into shares OF 500 each, and IL is allowed
10 hold 5000 acres of land.
A meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Virginia Midland and Washington and
Ohio railroads was held in Alexandria on
Monday at the Richmond and Danville
railroad office. with Mr.. J. w. Burke as
chairman, and Mr.. Leonard Marbury as
ever. but routine business, and the meet
ings soon adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24

OF the House, and he felt sure that when
IL was called TO their attention they would
clearly zee that anything which tended
to cripple or destroy the civil-service law
was out OF order.
ANDERSON APPEALS
Chairman Richardson, at the close OF
Mr.. Bakers remarks. sustained the point
OF order made by Mr.. Coombs, and Mr..
Anderson appealed from the decision.
The appeal was discussed by Messrs.
Enloc and Stockdale, and the decision OF
the Chair was sustained by vote or
90 20 Sc
The paragraph transferring to the Civil
Service Commission the control OF clerks
detailed for work therein was stricken
out on the point OF order that 1t was new
legislation.
Mr.. Pickler offered an amendment TO
the last paragraph relating to the Civil
Service Commission tappropriating 5000
for travelling and other expenses OF the
commission). making all honorably dis
charged soldiers. other things being equal.
preferred candidates for appointment to
office under the commission. This went
out on a point OF order made by Mr.. Liv-
ingston DemocraD. OF Georgia: Mr.. VIII
Hams 0emocraD, Of Mississippi. moved
10 strike out the paragraph Defeated
~ to 81. This ended the consideration or
the Civil-Service Commission schedule.
Mr.. Caruth ,DemocraD. Of Kentucky.
moved 20 strike out the words within
the classified service" in the item ap-
propriating $1,000 to enable the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury TO complete the
accounts in the offices Of the first and
second comptrollers and the commissioner
Of customs. which 1t is proposed to
abolish.
The amendment was agreed to-Yeas
30; nays. 28-and Mr.. Dngley gave notice
that he would call for a yea and nay vote
In the House. He said that the men now
on this work should be retained to close
it up. 1t would be in the interest OF
good government
Consideration OF the bill was continued
until O'Clock. when the committee rose
and the House adjourned until to-mor-
row.
Politics entered into every en- endment
offered and every speech made. and IN an
incidental way the Civil-SerVice Com
mission and civi-servlce law were
brought In several times after the sec
tions directly relating to them had been
disposed of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
Were Married I'm Halifax.

Miss Katie Walton. the pretty daughter
of Mr. Eugene Walton, a member OF the
Capitol police force, and Mr. John Hardy
a young carpenter eloped Tuesday morn
ing. and We're married in Halifax. y. c.,
in the afternoon.
Mr. Hardy is q years OF age. lie lived
at No col south Pine street, and the
young lady resided with her parents at
No. 6l2 south Pine. The bride is only 10
years of age. and attended Madison
school. Mr. Hardy had been visiting her
for some time but Mr. " alton objected
very strenuously 10 his attentions on ac-
count OF his daughters extreme youth.
Sha left home Tuesday morning ostensibly
10 60 to school, and nothing more was
heard from her until that night. when "A
telegram from Mr.. Hardy announcing
their marriage in Halifax was received.
The young couple have not returned home
yet. but 1t is thought that they are in
Petersburg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
CLEMENTS WILL SUE SPORTING LIFE.
John Holt Arrested and Held Tor identih-
cation I'm Petersburg.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 3-There re-
Gently appeared in the Sporting Life. a
paper of influence published In Phiisdei-
phia, a very caustic and libellous article
upon Mr.. Frank X. Clements. OF THIS CITY,
who during the past two seasons ana
part of the present acted as umpire
for the baseball games played In this
city. He has universally been recognized
as fair and impartial in his decisions;
but a representative OF the Noriolk ciub,
when the latter was here some DAYS ago,
intimated in the Norfolk papers that the
visiting club had been robbed, ana sub
sequently a Norfolk citizen wrote to the
Sporting Life very harsh criticism
OF Mr.. Clements, both I'm respect to his
character and his conduct as umpire.
The signature to the article In question
was T. c. Spain. former Petersburger.
Feeling aggrieved at the article. Mr..
Clements wrote to Mr.. Alfred Shields, a
prominent lawyer of Philadelphia. for ad-
vice I'm the matter, and to-day received a
letter from Mr. Shields declaring the
article to be clearly libellous. Mr..
Clements will now bring suit for damages
I'm the United States Court In Philadel-
phIa vag,linst the owners or Sporting
Life.
SUPPOSED JAIL-BREAKER AR
RESTED.
ce-Officer Webb this afternoon ar
rested a young white man who gave
his name as John Holt. of West Virginia,
on suspicion OF being Willie White. who
escaped from the Chesterfield jail on
Tuesday night. The prisoner answers
very well The description Eivsn Of White
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
THE ROANOKES BEATEN AT HOME.
stauntonlans Play Havoc With Magic
City's Pitcher-The Score to @.

ROANOKE, VA, May 23-,Special)--
Staunton defeated the Roan0kos to-day
In one Of the most exciting contests Of
the season. The visitors were retired in
one. two, three order till the fourth
inning, when Little was given his base
on balls. and was advanced to second by
Sherers hit. McGettigen then reached
first by BOyd's error, thus filling the
bases. At this interesting stage, Clark.
the next batter, sent "a beautiful drive
over the left-field fence, for a home-run,
bringing In the three men ahead of him.
In the sixth the Stauntons found the ROa-
noke pitcher for six safe hits. netting
three more runs. In the eighth. on errors
by the home team, they succeeded In
scoring one more.
Roanoke began their run-getting In the
third. Mccoy was given his base on balls,
stole second, and reached home on a two
bagger by Maginnis who afterwards
scored on errors Of the visitors.
Three more tallies were marked up for
the home team in the sixth, principally
through Lyons's two glaring errors. and
a twO-bagger by Mccoy. The final run
Of the home team was scored in the
eighth, when Malarkey grew wild, and hit
two of the batters, and gave a third
man his base on balls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
A TEXAS SENSATION.
Reagan for the Goyernorship-Campa
For and Against Cleveland.

NEW ORLEANS, Ia. May "a spe-
cial TO the Timcs-Democrat from Dallas.
Texas. says: The formal announcement
this morning Of Judge John II. Reagan.
ex-Confcderate Postmaster-General. as n
candidate for Governor. although ex-
pected for ten days. created profound
sensation.
a month ago, as published in the press
dispatches, he declared he was against
President Cleveland IN a proclamation
which could almost be read as raising a
black flag. No man has d stronger or
more enthusiastic following In Texas than
Judge Reagan and he is looked upon as
a venerable father Of Democracy. This
announcement az once makes the cam
paign for and against Cleveland
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
RICHMOND.
TEN INNINGS TO DECIDE 1T.
Close Game Between the Stars and Old
Dominions.

The game of ball at West-End Park
yesterday afternoon between the Stars
and the Old Dominions. despite the In
clemency of the weather, was largely
attended, and was we'll played The
contest was one Of the most exciting that
has been played here this year. taking
ten innings TO decide ii. Mr.. Jones, the
left-handed twirler for the Old Dominions
did excellent work, and the victory Of his
side is largely due TO his efforts.
Both mines played evenly. and when In
the seventh inning the score was tied
by the Old Dominions excitement among
the fair ones in the grand stand was at
fever heat. Neither side scored in either
the eighth or the ninth. but I'm the tenth,
Withers who handled the sphere for the
Stars, presented the game to his oppo-
nents by forcing a run on balls, the
bases being full.
The detailed score is as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
Diocese of East Carolina.

The annual session Of the Episcopal Coun-
ell of the Diocese of East Carolina Will
be held in ST. Paul's church here, begin
ming tomorrow.
Right Rev. A. A. Watson, bishop OF
the diocese will preside.
The programme of proceedings is not
now accessible, but will be given the Dis
patch as they occur.
Edenton Is an historic town, named for
Governor Eden, Of colonial times, whose
home was here
a large gathering is expected and many
prominent members of this communion
will be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
Mr.. BRYAN ON MONEY QUESTION.
lie Declares for the Free and Unlimited
Coinage of silver-The South.

GREENSBORO. y. c.. May 23.-(Spe-
cial.)-Ion. W. j. Bryan delivered the
annual address before the graduating
class at the Normal and Industrial
School here to-day. lie was introduced by
Governor Elias Carr. Mr.. Bryan greatly
surprised every one by taking for his
subject "rhe Money Question" He de-
clarcd his allegiance to the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver at the present
ratio. He scrupulously avoided getting
into partisanism, however, and he car
ried his audience by Storm. FOR the most
part his address was a clear, practical
exposition of the great financial problem.
He closed by expressing his pleasure III
being in the South. and stated that his
father was born in the western part OF
Virginia at the foot Of the Blue Ridge
mountains, and that he had been taught
TO love the South by his father.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
TIM VESTS PETS WIN
vlcToRS IN THE CLOSING CONTEST
WITH THE NORFOLK TEAM.
Tho Score Twelve to six-Roanokers De-
feated In an Exciting Game by staun-
tonians-A Tie Ia Petersburg.

NORFOLK. VA. May 3,-(Special.)-
A large gathering on the league grounds
greeted the closing contest between the
Norfolks and Richmonds this afternoon,
and probably 1900 people were present.
The Norfolks started in badly. the pitcher
not being able to put the ball over the
plate. Richmond was at the bat. with
bases full. Norfolk's pitcher gave three
men bases on balls, and hit another.
which forced in four runs for Richmond
in the first Inning. Caulifiower, pitcher
for the Norfolks. recovered himself after
this inning, and played splendid ball,
allowing the visitors only five hits in
tha balance of the game. Excellent
features were the splendid batting OF
Creery. and the double plays by West,
Napier, and Tate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
A X. of J.. Settlement.

WILMINGTON. DEL, May 23.-To-day
a settlement was made with eX-Mayor 5.
j. Wiley. formerly master of eXchequer
OF the Supreme Lodge of the World:
funds OF the order amounting to S69, l76
on deposit with K. II. Robinson & Co,
bankers of this city. who failed in May.
1898. After a long controversy the lodge
Mr.. WilIey's bondsmen, but to-day set
tlement was made for the amount OF their
bond, $1,000. The order Will lose the bal
ance OF the funds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
Marrlage on IneshnX.

Mr.. Charles Battige and Mss Katie
SchiebelhOOth were married Tuesday
morning at II o'clock at the residence OF
Rev. Paul Mcneil. of St Johns Luthe-
ran church. in the presence of a few
friends.
The happy couple were to have been
united yesterday. but owing 10 Mr.. Mem
Zels having TO go 90 Baltimore TO attend
the Lutheran Convention, they were mar
ried one day sooner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
RETURN OF THE PRESIDENT.
A Successful Cunning and Fishing Trip
In the Carolina Sounds.

NORFOLK. VA, May 23.-(special)-
President Cleveland and party arrived at
the United States buoy wharf. in Gosport,
about noon to-day from their cunning
and fishing trip u the waters OF North
Carolina. The party was not expected,
and though the steamer remained at the
buoy dock for one hour, very few called.
After leaving empty oil-cans at the yard.
the Violet. with the presidential party
on board. steamed away for Washington.
They We're gone from here eleven days,
and reported having splendid sport and
plenty Of birds and bluefish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
POSTPONEMENr AT PlMLlCO.
A Down-Pour Of Rain-Turf Events on
other Tracks.

BALTIMORE, MD, May "a down.
pour of rain. which began before noon,
and continued during the next hour.
caused postponement OF the races at
Diuolipo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
Dave Kelly I'm Hall.

ROANOKE, VA, May 23.-A special TO
the Times from Fincastle. Va, says that
Dave Kelly, who is accused OF criminaliy
assaulting and afterwards attempting 10
poison Miss Pierson near Iron Gate some
time ago, and for whose arrest Governor
OFerrall has offered a reward OF s25A,
was lodged In the jail at Fincastle to-
night. Kelly was arrested in Amherst
county by a Mr.. Beard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
BATTLE WITH 6ANK.RoB6sRS.
Three Men, Including One of the Despe-
radoes, Killed.

LONGVIEW. TEN. May 23.-At +.
NJ. five robbers entered the First Ma
tIonal Bank Of LOngview. The president
and cashier were ordered to hold up theiy
hands, and the robbers secured 81. SOC.
Several officers and citizens met the rob
bers. and a constant firing was kept up,
during which George Buckingham and
j. W. Mcqueen were killed and Marshal
Muckelroy was badly wounded. one OF
rhe robbers, small. dark-conpl exloned
man, was killed. over tO) Shots were
fred. The remaining robbers escaped with
the dead mans lorse and sn. a large
posse is in pursuit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-24
Down the River Tonight.

The second moonlight excursion Of the
season will be given on the POcahOntas
tonight, under the auspices Of the Young
Mems Christian Association Boat Club.
ladies of the Second Baptist church will
have charge OF the refreshments, aud
there Is every reason to expect good
crowd