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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
WOMEN'S CLUBS.
"A State Federation Organized at a Minne-
apolis Meeting,

a State Federation Organized at a Mime
apolis Meeting.
MINNEAPOLIS, April pa state fed
Grafton Of woman's clubs, formally Or
ganized with a constitution and officers,
is tn result of injecting of club women
at tho West hotel. The new federation
is the direct outgrowth of a visit made
in December by Mrs. Henrotin of Chi
cago, who met the Minneapolis women
and gave them an impetus for organiza-
ton. The object of a federation, as
stated in the constitution, is to bring
the women's clubs of the state in COM
munication for acquaintance and mu-
tual helpfulness. No sectarian or po-
litical test is required of clubs applying
for membership, and while distinctively
humanitarian movements may be recog-
nized, the chief purpose of the body ia
not philanthropic or technical, but so
cial, literary, artistic or scientific cult
nr0.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
NEWS OF LEGAL NATURE.

The federal court in Chicago says
that no state or city has the power to
prevent the construction of telegraph
lines.
The Kentucky court Of appeals has
affirmed the two year sentence of R. A.
Sutton, the Louisville warehouse re-
ceipt forger. It reversed the 10 year
sentence on the ground of defective in
dictments.
The Central Trust company has filed
a suit in the United States court at St.
Joseph, Mo-, asking for the foreclosure
of two mortgages against the st. Joseph
Traction and Lighting company, the
two aggregating 81, 700, 900.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
CHINESE CERTIFICATES.
Base Of Operations of Forgers Changed
From Frisco TO Victoria.

Base of Operations of Forgers Changed
From Frisco TO Victoria.
VICTORIA, B. c., April 21.-Since the
arrest in San Francisco Of Max Kat
zauer and half a dozen others for traffic
in forged Chinese certificates, some of
the operations of the ring have been
transferred to this city. 1t is estimated
that within a month upwards of 500
forged certificates have been sent from
here to China.
"The result of the San Francisco
arrests" said one of the officers of
the provincial police has been
that Victoria has for weeks
past been flooded with these
forged certificates, which may be OBJ
tanned through a Chinaman at any time
for $25. The sellers agree to deliver
the purchaser, with a reasonable amount
of personal baggage, at some convenient
point on the American side, generally
at or near the mouth of the Columbia
river"
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
THE DEATH RECORD.


The funeral of j. w. Scott, the noted
newspaper man, occurred at Chicago
Thursday.
Ex-C congressman w. N. Sweeny, the
most prominent lawyer of Western
Kentucky, is dead.
Pierre Zaconne, a we'll known French
writer, is dead. He was the author of
a great number of literary works.
James NJ. Hoyt, L. L. D., died at
Cleveland, O., aged 81 years. He was
at II time of the leading lawyers
of Ohio.
Fred Stinson, the theatrical man
ager, is dead. He was for foul years
manager for Miss Julia Marlowe and
previously looked after the interests Of
Madame ModieSka.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
LABOR NEWS.

The mining troubles at Minersville,
d., have broken out with increased in
tensity.
The annual convention Of the Wis
consin State Federation Of Labor will
be held at Green Bay June II.
A riot occurred III the Coal Creek
Glenn mines in which two We're IA
tally injured. There will likely be
more trouble.
The Edwards Manufacturing COM
pany Of Augusta, Me-, has notified a
committee Of ~spinnsrs that the 8 per
cent cut made some months ago would
be restored.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
NEWS.

Senator Blackburn of Kentucky has
issued a vigorous free silver letter.
Silver men are discussing the advisa-
bility of running Adlai Stevenson for
president Oh their ticket.
Washington business men will en-
deavor to induce both presidential con
ventions to meet i'll that city.
Miss Jane Adams, prominent in mu-
nicipal reform work III Chicago, has
been appointed a garbage inspector by
Mayor Swift.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
The N~icaraguan Minister Has NO New
From COrinto.

From Corinto.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Up to a Late
hour DR.. Guzman, the Nicaraguan min
lister, had not received any dispatches
from his government indicating what,
if anything, has TRANSFERRED in connec-
ton with the British ultimatum.
A difference of opinion exists in dip
lomatic circles as to the precise time at
which the ultimatum expires. From
the cables so far received by DR.. Guz-
man, he is Of opinion that the limit OF
time was up at midnight, but in the
absence of any later news he thinks
that some additional time, probably "a
hours, has been granted to Nicaragua
within which to make an answer. De
is, however, in the dark as to what has
really occurred.
The minister seems to believe the
matter will be settled, but in what
IL and on what terms he does not
advance an opinion.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
SPORTING NEWS.

John S. Johnson has been suspended
from the League OF American Wheel
men.
The Minnesota and Winnipeg Row.
ing associations regatta will take place
Aug. $40.
DR.. Rice, winner of the last Brook
Ign handicap, was beaten at St. Louis
by Simmons.
An American horse, Richard Cookers
Eau de Gallie, won the Crawford plate
race in England.
Farmer" Burns defeated ''Stran.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
NEWS.

@. w. Bum of St. Paul has been ap.
pointed general counsel for the North
ern Pacific receivers.
Minnesota contractors have negoti-
ated with President Van Horne, of the
Canadian Pacific, for the completion Of
the Duluth and Winnipeg railway.
Wells, Fargo & Co. have announced
their intention of retiring from the bust
ness of carrying letters within states
and territories of the United States.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
ULTlMATUM NOT MODIFIED.
Belief in Great Britain That Troops Have
Landed at Corinto.

Landed at Corinto.
LONDON, April 27.-In we'll informed
English quarters it is declared that the
British ultimatum to Nicaragua has
not been modified, that Admiral
Stephenson has not been cabled to ok
tend the time granted Nicaragua within
which to pay the indemnity Of $4,000
demanded by Great Britain, and in the
absence Of definite news it is believed
that the admiral has already occupied
Corinto.
The belief is also expressed here that
the Nicaraguan government will not
yield to the demands Of Great Britain
until compelled to do so i'll order to
avoid being forced to resign Office.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
Rain in Northern Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, April 27.-Specials from
the northwestern part of the state in.
dictate that the much needed rain has
come to break the drouth and put a
stop to forest fires. Farmers all over
Wisconsin, according to the local
weather bureau, are ~deploring the lack
of rain. Correspondents in the western
and southwestern counties say the
ground is very dry.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04
Pullman Sleeping Cars
Elegant Dining Cars
Tourist Sleeping Cars
ARRIVE:

k1DAxNS I"
No. I. From St. Paul Chicago. and all
Eastern points, arrive Sapplng-
ton daily IT,. 6 SO a. m.
Whitehall daily at. ............... I :l5 a. M.
NJ. U. No. 2. From Spokane Tacoma,
Seattle, Portland, aud all Coast a..
points, arrives Montana Union
Depot, daily at. ................l 10 A. p. m.
TRAINS DEPART:
NJ. U. No. L.: For Spokane, Tacoma.
Seattle, Portland, and all coast
and California points. leaves
Montana Union Depot daily at... 8 40 a. m.
No. S. For st, Paul, Chicago, and
all Eastern, Southern and Ca
madam points, leaves Whitehall. .!2 leg a. m.
SannlngtOn IL 80 q. m.
Through sleeping ears from Butte: Upholstered
Turist Sleepers elegant day coaches and din
nlng car service on all through trains.
For information, time cards. maps and tickets
call on OF write W. II. TUOHY, Gen. Agt., %
East Broadway, Butte, Mont O.
CHARLES S. FEE,
General Passenger Agent,
st. Paul. Milan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
A JURIST TESTIFIES,
U1impaaChable Evidence From a Brooklyn
CflCial.
Munyon Relieved Him, Cured Him Of
rheumatism In n Few Hours.

Judge Nue.. whose popularity in Brook
lyn was demonstrated by the immense
majorites by which he was elected, and
a gentleman of Improbable character,
in speaking of Prof. Munyon, says: Il
consider Munyon's rheumatism Cure the
best in the world. When | began to use
his remedy I was unable TO walk without
the aid OF crutches at times; this had
been going on for nine years and the day
before | began using 1t | could not get
up the steps to the courtroom. After
taking a few doses 1 was Immediately
relieved. and in three days was complete
~ cured"
Munyon's rheumatism Cure is guaran-
teed TO cure rheumatism in any part of
the body. Acute or muscular rheuma-
tism cured i'm from one TO five days. IL
EeYer fails TO cure sharp, shooting pains
in the arms. legs, sides. back or breast.
or soreness in any part of the body in
from one to three hours. II is guaranteed
10 promptly cure lameness, stiff and swol
len joints. stin back, and all pains in
the hips and loins Chronic rheumatism.
sciaticd, lumbaso or pain in the back
are speedily cured.
Munyon's Homeopathic Home Rene
dy Company. OF Philadelphia. put up
specifics for nearly every disease which
are sold by all druggists. mostly for %
cents bottle.
Those who are I'm doubt as to the ma
ture Of their disease should address Pro-
fessor Munyon. 1906 Arch street. Phila-
delphia, giving full symptoms Of their
disease. Professor Munyon will careful
" diagnose the case and give you the
benefit of his advice absolutely free OF
all charge. The Remedies will be sent TO
any address on receipt Of retail price
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
REV. DIR. BURROWS' PICTURE.
Tits Added to the Collection on Exhibition
at The AssocIatinn BnIlding.

The parlor of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association has received an addition
al attraction in a valuable oil pintinS
representing Rev. Dr. Burrows a former
pastor of the First Baptist church. The
picture is creased in very handsome
Guilt frame. and IL has been presented
10 the organization by number OF
frierds of Or. Burrows through Mrs. Il.
~. HOtchkiss.
The portrait is very highly appreciated
by the members of the association. form
ing a very valuable addition 10 the num-
her of pictures of famous clergymen that
have been for years a fitting ornament
of the parlor. DIR. Burrows picture is
that of a worthy representative Of the
denomination, and in order to make the
collection complete it will only require
portraits OF one representative each Of
the Christian church and OF the Lutheran
church. The other pictures decorating the
walls are those of Rev. Joshua Peterkin,
d. D.. and Rev Charles Minnegerode, ID.
d. OF the Episcopal Church; Rev. NJ. -.
Hoge. ID. D.. of the Presbyterian Church;
and Rev. Mr.. Duncan, of the Methodist
Church
The portraits OF Rev. Mr.. Duncan and
of Rev. Mr.. Burrows are the work OF
Mr.. O. s. Morton, of this city. assistant
cashier Of the National Bank of Vir-
Enia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
rusoOLD BRICK CASE.
A Rumor About Battling Psrker--A Duck
Hunting Party -Norriv.


A rumor was started around the Hen
rico County Courthouse yesterday that
Gold Brick Parker would be released on
bail How the rumor started is not known.
unless 1t found It's source in the fact tha'
a bill of exceptions was filed by the pris-
oner's counsel in the Hastings Court on
Thursday.
Commemorative Attorney Smith COM
municated with Deputy Sherin Noegler
OF Henrico. who was in charge OF the
county Jail. over the phone and request
ed that the prisoner be brought up 10 the
Hastings Court Immediately. as Judge
Witt had so ordered.
The deputy sheriff consulted Judge
Wickham about the matter, and the Hen
rico judge instructed him to refuse the
request. and also TO ignore any order
that should be sent TO the jail by Judge
Witt, unless it should be a writ of ha-
beas corpus.
Parker was not taken to the Hastings
Court, as Judge Witt afterwards de-
cided that the prisoners presence would
not affect the proceedings In any way
1t Is thought that If IL is possible the
gang Of which Parker is member will
leave no stone unturned 10 keep him from
ever coming before a Henrico county
jury. IL is said that Mr.. l.. o. Wenden-
burg Ir H. NJ. Smith. Jr., and Book
maker Emory have gone duck-hunting.
They were not to be found in the city
yesterday. A letter has been received
in this city by Mr.. Edgar j. White, clerk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED |!
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
WHY HAS 1T BEEN DECLARED {?

About one year and half ago all Of
the flre insurance agents and companies
In this city formed a trust. or. as they
term IT, entered the Southeastern Tariff
Association, and thereby formed COM
bination and increased the rates of in
surance In this city. In some instances
as much as 100 per cent. Many of the
merchants and manufacturers. feeling
that their business could not stand this
Increase determined To try and get cheap
er insurance, not only for themselves,
but tor the insuring public as well. on
the 24th Of last July the MECHANICS
FIRE Insurance COMPANY was
chartered and organized 10 do business
INDEPENDENT OF any other company
or org. nizat ton. The Tariff Association
has repeatedly tried to get the company
to combine with them, but il has in every
instance refused to DO so. and the out
come IS that thu Tariff Association. rep
resented by its local board here. have de-
termined. by making war upon IT, 70 drive
the MECHANICS FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY from the field Should this
be accomplished. they will in all proba-
bility increase the rates again.
Now. IL is for the insurng public to
say whether or not this shall be the case.
II YOU want 10 help us keep down the
rates of Insurance, thereby helping your
selves at the same time, insure with us.
We have helped many thus far. in re-
ducing their Insurance rates, and we Will
help all others that are willing 70 come
with US. - -. 49,
PANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02

In the State. Those present were: Mr..
Thomas Potts. president of the state
Sunday-school Society; c. +. Rady. cor
responding secretary; Rev. J. 7. Whit
ley. Rev. DR.. Pell. and several superin-
tendents OF Sunday-schools I'm the city.
The meeting was Informal. and the dis
cussion brought out the fact that Virginia
is not as far advanced in the undenomi-
national work as some other States. Hon.
William Reynolds explained the work of
the International Union. and urged that
Virginia begin at once to organize in all
of the counties.
After discussing several plans, It was
thought most advisable TO hold a grand
State convention at some convenient point
in the mountains, probably Staunton. in
the latter part of August. President
Potts will soon call the executive COM
mittee together and perfect all the de-
Calls for undenominational work in the
Sunday-schools throughout the State.
Mr.. Reynolds is well known all over the
country, as the ex-presidant of the Inter
national Union, and the most successful
organizer in the country. He Is now on
his way to North Carolina to hold long
series Of Sunday meetings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
FOUND ms BOD
Michael Garland, VINO Has Been Missing
Was Drowned.

niichacl Garland, OF 22l7 east Main
street, WI lie or a spree the Friday before
Christmas. wandered from his home, and
notwith .tarding the most dilis gent search
by his friends, family and police. no trace
of HIM could be found until his corpse
was seen floating in the water yesterday
morning.
Very early yesterday morning a colored
man was walking along the lock at the
foot OF Eighteenth street when he saw
the head OF man protrudinS from under
a cake Of ice in the dock. The negro
became almost paralyzeG with fright.
His kinky hair commenced TO straighten;
he looked again. the head ducked and
nodded: then the negro fed until he met
Joe Edwards. to whom ne told H. tale.
Edwards is an expert diver and swim
mer and has record for recovering
drowned bodies. He had been on the
lookout for the body and Immediately
returned with the negro and recovered
II. wagon was summoned and the re-
mains taken 10 the undertaking estab-
dishmeut of James Mcponough. on
Eighteenth street where they were
viewed by Coroner Taylor. who deemed
an inquest unnecessary as the remains
were still in a good state Of preservation
and showed no marks of violence.
Mrs. Garland accompanied by two
friends. called at the undertaking estab-
lishment yesterday morning and the re-
mains were TUNED over TO her. The fune-
raj VIII take place this morning at 10
o'clock from McDonoughs.
Three children, a boy and two girls,
beside his wife, survive him.
The unfortunate man was generally
regarded as peaceful, sober and indus
trious. His home life is supposed TO have
IL nd
existed for his disappearance except that
while intoxicated he fell into the water
He was a native of County Louth, ire
land, and came TO this country about
thirty years ago. BY trade he was a
tanner, though In his latter years he
had worked at odd jobs.
When last seen he was in the store OF
Mr. johnson. No. north Eighteenth
street. andwas in his usual good spirits.
Mr.. Johnson was Mr.. Garlands closest
friend. and spent most of his time with
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02

The Jay Circus was at the Academy Of
Music last night. The circus was pre-
faced by a number of specialists. several
OF whom were good. But the circus
proper. a one-act comedy. With which tho
evenings performance v az concluded was
of such low order that 1t failed even to
amuse the gallery gods. There Will be
two performances to-day, when the en-
gagement VIII close.
1t has been long time since the music
loving people of this city have had an
opportunity to listen to grand opera rem
dered IN English. with adequate orches-
tration. choral effects and scenic envi-
ronmcnt. The visit OF the Tavary Grand
English Opera Company is an event CT
such importance that there is no longer
any doubt that the engagement will be
successful. both artistically and financial
ly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Tie Horse Was Hurt.

About 1890 o'clock yesterday morning
Mr.. A. 2. Blankenship of 2i07 east Main
street. left his valuable bay mare htched
to a jumper standing in front OF Tig-
nor's. on Main street, near Fourteenth.
She became frightened at something and
dashed up Main street. In trent of the
Postal Telegraph Company's Office. cor
ner Thirteenth and Main. the animal ran
against fire plug. and fell heavily. The
horse ambulance was summoned. and
Agent Taylor. of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals, had
the animal removed FOR treatment.
- The jumper was only slightly injured,
but the horse was very badly hurt.
A large crowd of people gathered about
the accident, and for fifteen or twenty
minutes the street was so blocked with
vehicles that the cars were delayed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02

Of the Police Court from Detective Nor
ris, In which ne says:
II shall expect to hear promptly BY
wire should any move be made to release
Parker-Smith on bail. Desperate efforts
will be made to get him released. yet !
feel that your authorities will not allow
his release on bond, when they know so
well that he will repeat his former actions
by FORGETTING the same. and II would
only result In. legally, for money con-
sideration, turning this man loose on the
community to again seek pastures new
and fresh victims to prey upon"
The detectives letter was Of consid-
erabie length. but more nonsensical than
witty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Chancery Court.

The following administrators qualified
In the Chancery Court yesterday, and
wills were crObated:
u. j. Roberts, administrator OF p. a.
Roberts.
p. =. Winston. administrator Of Benja-
min II. Nash.
Sol Cutchins and W. F. Reddy. admin
istratcrs of Mary Murray.
James r. Elan, administrator Of Fran
cesco Bernichi.
Norris Montgomery administrator Of
William Lewis. Under a recent act OF
the Legislature allowing foreign trust
companies to qualify on bonds the FL
deity and Deposit Company of Maryland
went on Montgomery's bond. This is the
first case under the law.
Edward Ingram qualified as administra-
tor of Margaret Nicholson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
The Governor Makes APPOINTMENTS

Governor OFerrall yesterday,appointed
Colonel q. Percy Halves a member of
the Board OF Visitors TO the Virginia Mill
tary Institute 10 succeed Colonel Taze-
well Elicit, who under the law had 10
resign his place. having been elected
member of Congress from the Third dis
trict
The Governor appointed the following
well known citizens of Southwest Virginia
members of the Board of Visitors 10 the
Southwestern State Hospital ID. w. Be-
len, OF Carroll county: Dr. u. w. Sim
mons, OF Henry county. and II. c. f.
Richmond, of Lee county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
The Nicho'as Case.

The case Of Philip n Nicholas. con-
victed of the murder of Mills and Wilkin-
sen. will soon be brought before the pub
lie again. The argument on the records of
the trial will be opened in the Court of
Appeals next Tuesday.
Messrs. D. c. Richardson and II. NJ.
Smith, Jr., will make a strong fight to
secure new trial for Nicholas, who has
now spent more than two years in the
Henrico county jail.
commonwealth ttorney Conway r.
Sands will be assisted by Attorney-Gen-
eral r. Taylor Scott and Nr George d.
Carter
Nicholas seems confident that the result
will be in his favor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Sentence COMMITTED.

Governor O'Ferrall yesterday committed
tie sentence of Matthew Ellington from
three years Imprisonment in the peni-
tertiary to one years Imprisonment in
jail petition for Ellington's pardon
had been presented by Judge Edrlun4
Waddill. The prisoner was on Deem
Der %, 1894. convicted of voluntary man
slaughter by the Hastings Court OF
Richmond. the Communication is TO date
from the day OF conviction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Sunca,.scI.ool Wnr.ars

A meeting OF Sunday-schCol workers
and ministers was helC st the Exchange
Hotel last night 10 confer with Hon.
William Reynolds. of Peoria. Ill, on the
advancement Of Sunday-school education
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
The Bows Entertainment.

The bows entertainment at the Asso-
citation Hall last night was a pleasing
success. The hall was crowded TO it's
capacity and the varied and well render
ed programme gained much praise and
applause
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02

Whooping Cough. Group and Hoarse-
ness are eiiicaciously treated by DIR. ID.
Jaynes Expectorant. 1t removes DIFF
ncui.{ OF breathing and oppression in
the throat and lungs. promotes the etec-
tion OF mucous. and subdues the violence
OF these complaints at the outset.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
A Profitable Jpv~stm ont 4.

The Commercial Building and Loan As
ISOLATION offers its full-paid certificates
OF stock at $50 per share.
This stock pays cash dividend OF
per cent. per annuEa and participates In
inc profits OF the association. For
further information. address Commercial
building and Loan Association. SU3 Main
street. Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
List of Stations Added to the Richmond
Telephone Exchange DYriag tho Month
Of Eshru.ry 1898.

34j-Huntt. A. l..
lO0i-Temples Bicycle Messenger Service
124l-Collins. Allen q.
347-Powell, Taylor III.
777-Christian. Frank w.
234lB-Meloney. Henry T..
234iC-Morris. l.. T..
g41A-Straus. Cnas.
lOO2-Sayers, James +.
l4l-May, A. II.
44T-Waddill & Co. Allen A.
327-Whitlock & Rider.
1201-Powhatan Club.