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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
HE Is NEARING THE END
X. e. MURRAY SUFFERING FROM 4
RELAPSE AND ~ vERY WEAK.
The Democratic Candidates iu Portsmouth.
A Suit Compromised After Two TriaIs.
The Trespsss was Not Merccnary.

NORFOLK. VA, Sept. 9.-The Ports
mouth Democratic primary TO nominate
- candidate for the House of Delegates
viii bc held october stb. The candidates
SO far are Charles r. Bland. telegraph
editor OF the Norfolk Nirginian. late cry
editor OF the Portsmouth Star, r. ].
Wool. w. II. perker. Il. W. Maupin and
J. Con. Sykes.
An effort IL being made to induce Ma
Jor j. T.. Crocker to run, but without
avail 50 far.
Mrs. Watts. wife OF G. W. X. Watts.
OF Portsmouth. died this afternoon from
the effects OF stroke Of paralysis last
Wednesday. She was daughter of the
late Captain Cannon. OF the old Bay Line
Company. She was twice married. mel
first husband. Mr.. Oliver =. Murray,
having been drowned in the Norfolk har-
Dor several years ago. Six children sur
yiye her.
The suit OF W. u. Barnes against Gill
& Thomas. lessee of the NorfJra-Ports-
mouth-Berkley Ferry. for SEQ damages.
has tcen compromised at 81 800.
Ii was twice tricd-the first jury falling
TO agree and the second jury giving the
plaintiff $500. which was set aside by
by the court.
MIR. MrBr,l's iIINfss.
The impression prevails that Mr.. x. c.
Murray, editor Of the Landmark. who
had relapse "Wednesday. night. cannot
live but few days. possibly hut only a
few hours.
The oppressive heat and the insidIous
disease are rapidly seppnig his strength.
Thursday night IL was not believed that
ne would hye to sunrise, but he rallied
slightly IN the early morning. and held
his own fairly well during the day. In
the evening he showed signs Of distress.
and had evidently lost the little he gain
ed during the day.
The charge Of trespess brought agaiast
the Norfolk and ocean View Hotel and
Railroad Company by the United States
Government was given preliminary
hearing by Commissioner Ackiss to-day
ana dismissed. the evidence showing only
few dollars damage to Government
property. and that the trespa5s was not
mercenary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21

hauling. which resulted In their finding
several barrels, boxes and sacks, all
filled. IL being impossible. on account
OF the shallow depth OF the schooner 10
ascertain the contents OF the barrels.
the investigation was deferred until to-
morrow. when everything will be taken
out of her. A strict watch has been
placed on the schooner, and no one is
permitted TO go on board.
All work In the factories has stopped,
and both Cubans and Americans are dis
cussng the matter on all corners and
every cafe In the city.
Never in the history OF this rity has
such exciterlent prevailed. Prominent
tubans assert that the arrest OF supposed
filibusters has had A bsnehcent effect.
and that hundreds are Offering their ser
vices to go to Cuba 10 battle for her
freedom.
The men were taken before Commits
sioner Otto Immediately upon landing
The courtroom and all available space
was crowded to hear the result of the
investigation.
The Conde venedita can be plainly seen
from the south beach patrollng the coast
at night She comes I'm opposite the up
per tower as close as is safe. and keeps
her search-lght fixed on the shore. The
'ubans are very indignant that this
should be allowed. They claim that the
United States has several cutters and one
war vessel here 10 protect this coast,
and that We do not need the assistance
of the Spanish Government
When the news OF the sinking of the
Spanish gunbOat at Santiago reached this
city there was great rejoicing among the
Cuban population.
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Chinese Commission.

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. September %
The members of the commission are
sheridan +. Read. Consul at Ticn-Tzin
Commander +. X. Barber, naval attache
at Toxic. and Fleming ID. Cheshire. inter-
prefer Of the United states Legation at
peking. 4
Fleming will act as recording secretary
and keep the records Of the commission,
upon which the Chinese viii also have
a representation.
The Cheng 1'u riots occurred late i'm the
spring, but owing 70 the great distance
from the coast and the inaccessiblity Of
the place the news ala not reach the
telegraphic ports until many weeks had
elapsed. No American lives were lost In
this port. but American mission property
was destroyed.
Cheng Tu IS one months travel from
Tien-Tzin. The methods OF travel are
primitive and labOriOus but the commits
sion will have the advantage of cool wea-
ther. ana thus be able 10 get through
much earlier than II they had reached
Cheng tn in midsummer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
PORT ROIfL BAR AND H.fRBOR.
The Water Has Mean Depth OF Twenty
Eight Feet from Dock to >en.

COLUMBIA. ). c.. Sept. 9.--The fol-
lowing card. addressed to the state news-
paper, conveys important and trust
worthy Information TO the marine world;
Port Royal. :. e., Sept. 10, lAj5.
"The undersigned. full-hranch pilots for
the bar and harbor OF Port Royal, nave
noticed with regret IN several OF the news
papers published In the great metropolis
of New York and elsewhere comments
rejecting seriously and detrimentaiiy on
the depth of water on the bar at Port
Royal. 70 give "A fair and impartial I'M
preston OF this deep-water cptrance, We
beg the privilege OF stating through your
columns What our knowledge and expert
ence justites us in making public for the
benefit OF the maritime and COMMERCIAL
world We are In the habit OF handling
ships from Port Royal TO the sea draw
ing twenty-siN feet OF water, and con-
slider that from dock 10 sea we can safely
count upon mean depth OF twenty -eight
feet, which Is a sufficient refutatiOn or
the slander that a bar exists. or has ex-
listed, between the naval dry dock Just
completed and the outlet 10 the ocean.
THE Amphitrite. which was reported
as having taken ground upon the occa-
sion OF her late entrance into the harhor,
did go on account Of her having no local
pilot on board. From our personal obser'
Natm an the time of her entrance. We
noticed that she was az least 40 yards 70
the northward and eastward OF the chan
net.
about five hours previous TO her hav-
ing taken ground. the steamship Louis
ianan. drawing twenty-five feet Of water,
was taken out TO sea without d'niculty
by one of our pilots, and the least water
reported by tie chief officer making
soiindings that day WAS twenty-eight feet
of water. Yours very respectfully,
(Signed)
JOHN O'BRlEN
civilian Won HARTEN,
"cHARLES STEPHENS.
"P. J.. LEE,
John g.. kESSIER.
IL. l.. ZABAI.JAUREGI
CIVILIAN -. SSHWAkZ.
IN. JENKINS.
pilots for the Bar and Harbor OF
Port Royal.
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ROME ~ ~ FIfI.
The city Crowded with People Who wit
ness tn. Celebration.


ness the Celebration
ROME. Sept. O.-Buildings throughout
the city We're literally covered with deco
ratiols and the axJeets were thronged
with people. eager 20 witness the cere-
monies of the principal day OF the series
of celebrations, commemorative Of the
entry OF Italian troops into Rome. II was
noticeable. oweyer. that only the EN-
bassies OF the United States and England
displayed flags. All other embassies asi
legations ahstauod from any pattlclpa-
tiou In the fetos Whatever. The Pope
went last evening 10 81. Peters. where
he spent an hour I'm prayer His holiness
performed a similar act this evening, and
will do 20 again tomorrow.
ROME September 0.-The chief event
of the day vas the unyeilins OF monu-
meut 10 the memory OF GariDaldi, on
Janiulm Hill in the presence OF D""J
persons.
King Humbert and the royal family. all
of the court dignltarles and the Cabt-
net Ministers and numerous populations
OF veterans -Glrbaldians-the latter with
banners and bands Of music. occupied the
places Of honor.
Premier Crispi delivered an GRAFTON
euloglzing Victor Emanuel and Garibaldi
as the saviors OF Rome from foreign
tyranny.
He declared that there was no truth
I'm the allegations that these fctes were
Intended 70 be offensive 20 the Pope.
who. as the head OF the Church. he
said, needed no artillery to secure It's.
existence.
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Jenkins and a woman named Dampman
were talking.
The woman was posted by the detec-
tlves, and she drew from Jenkins the ad-
mission that he had promised 10 give
her 500 II she would swear that the pis-
tol found by the side OF Bass belonged 10
Conn.
Jenkins had made this offer to the
woman, and the detectives wanted to
get him. TO repeat 1t In the hearing or
,lisinterested parties. jenkins fell into the
trap neatly. A strong chain of circum-
stantiai evidence Is being woven about
Jenkins, and there seems little doubt
that he either committed the murder or
knows who did it. 1t is presumed that
jenkins feared that Bass would give him
away as. a member Of gang OF thieves.
Jenkins is also said to have been jealous
Of Bass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21

James ". Williams is Nominated for the
House of Delegates.

PEARlSBURG, VA. Sept. 2O.-Special.-
The Democratic convention, to nominate
a candidate for the House Of Delegates
from Giles and Pulaski counties. was
held here yesterday and continued in
session two hours.
IL was a most harmonious and enthu-
siastic body. and presages an easy ana
certain Democratic victory.
John r. Loving, Mayor Of the town
OF Pulaski, was made chairman, and Mr..
LybroOk, OF Giles county. was the secro-
tary.
Judge Martin Williams, Of Giles, nomi-
mated James w. Williams, of Pembroke.
Giles county. and John =. Draper. Jr..
and ollie Jordan, OF Pulaski county. sec
onded the nomination. All three gentle
men made eloquent speeches.
Mr.. Williams was nominated by ac-
clamatiOn.
lie is a leading merchant and farmer.
and an nVceiient gentleman, and hts
election is assured as far as any one can
read the political future.
No reference was made 10 the currency
or senatorial questions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21

WEATHER. fortetsT.

WASHINGTON. u. C.. Sept. 20
Weather Conditions: The barometer has
risen IN all districts. II IL high on the
SQ.th Atlantic coast, and a second area
Rocy mountain stations. There is a
trough Of low pressure extending from
ARIZONA northward to Lake Superior.
Therc are Indications Of a storm forming
IN the Central Rocky mountain regions.
Local showers afr reported rom the
Gulf coast the northern portion OF the
Lake regions, and the Northwest. and
clear weather prevails In all distri,ts east
OF the Mississippi, with warm southerly
wind Il Is decidedly cooler rom the
Upper Mississippi Valley westward 10 the
Pacific coast Warm. fair weather viii
continne on the Atlantic coast 2nd gen
orally in the states east OF the Missls-
sippi on Saturday
For Virginia. North and South Carolina:
Fair and continued warm. southwes,erly
min
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21

The Government Rests It's Case-To-Day
VIII be Devoted t. Argument i'm Trial.

WILMINGTON. DEL. Sept 2O.-The
third day Of the trial of the alleged Cuban
hitrsters began IN crowded and
heated courtroom. There was no air.
and the temperature was exhaustng.
But little that was new was elcited.
The session was devoted principally TO
argument upon the admission AS evidence
Of the package containing four letters
addressed 10 General Gomez. Judge
Wales decided not 10 admit the letters
as evidence.
Senator Gray asked the Court. I'm view
OF the fact that 30 evidence had been
produced 10 prove the charge against
the men, that the case be dismissed forth
with Judge Wales refused. however,
preerring TO let the jury decide the
question.
The Government had just previous 10
that rested its case. Senator Gray then
called ". ". Kerr. Of Philadelphia. one
of the owners of the steamer Laurada.
lie testified that no arrangement had
been made for his boat to take the ac-
cuscd men on board a certain point on
the Delaware river. and added that even
though such had been their intention,
he would not tell unless the Court com
PEELED him.
Senator Gray proposed TO submit the
case without argument but the District
Attorney objected. 70 is probable that
ell OF tomorrow viii be devoted TO argu-
ment, and that Judge Wales will charge
the jury on Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21

LONDON. Sept. 20.-Thc Globe, COM
menting upon the fact that an American
sugar planter has been given the exclu-
siye right 10 land submarine telegraph
cable on the island Of Hawai-. says.
The Importance Of this announcement,
cannot be over-estimated. Whether the
other powers will allow the United states
10 carry out its dog-in-the- poll
cy remains 10 be seen II would be well.
however II immediate representations on
the subject were made at Washington.
The whole business looks Ike "A gigantic
piece OF bounce. The Americans appear
70 have appropriated the Hawaiian group
entirely 20 themselves."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
4 LTNINRTRG CUTTING SCRAPE.
The Aggressor Was the Man Who Shot
Thomas L. williams and Was Pardoncd.

CHASE CITY, VA, Sept. 2o.-Special.-
A cutting affray occurred on Wednesday
near Wattsboro. Lunenburg county. in
which Jim Ashworth cut Allen Watts
(colored) in numerous places. and he IL
expected to die.
Ii is also reported that Richard Ash
worth and Wade Hardy were implicated
in the case. but this is not authentic.
Tho cause Of the row Is not known.
Jim Ashworth. the man that did the
cutting. was brought before three justices
of the peace on Thursday and sent on 10
the grand jury
II will be remembered that Jim Ash
worth Is one Of the men who had row
with Thomas + Williams, In which Mr..
Williams was shot. ana for which Ash
WORTH was sent 10 the penitentlary, put
was pardoned by Governor O'Ferral be-
fore ne had served out his term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
cuaRGrD wrru THH BAss MrRDER
An Atlanta Drummer's Zeal May Result In
His Conviction.

ATLANTA. GA. Sept DC. T. Jen-
kins was arrested to-day on suspicion Of
being the actual murderer or the instga-
tor OF the murder OF B. \. Bass, who
was found lying on the street about
three weeks ago. jenkins is tobacco
drummer
He has been very active in an apparent
effort 90 run down the murderer. His
zeal and his effort To put the murder
on George b. Conn. member OF the de-
t.ctiye force, attracted suspicion TO him
self. Yesterday four men were secreted
in q closet adjoining a room in which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
The nclnnnld Mill Cn.c sefllell.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Sept. O--Tho
Supreme Court has affirmed the McDon-
aid viii case. Justice Jordan gave the
decision. Mrs. Joseph y. Mcdonald. wife
OF the late senator, was the defendant In
tho suit. which was brought by the heirs
OF Senator Mcdonald. TO set aside his
will, under which Mrs. Mcdonald An
herited the bulk of the property. The
case was tried Ia Hamilton county. where
the verdict was for the plaintiffs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21

DR.. W. b. Lanerty. OF Crozet. Va, and
Miss Fanny B. Talley, OF Richmond. ar
rived here yesterday. and at 5 O'Clock
last night were made man and wife by
Father Kenehck. Miss Talley Is WELL
known here having spent several sum-
mers In the city. and her friends extend
their best 6w.shes for her future happi-
pess. ess.-vrederlcksburg Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
CHICKENS COMING BOME 10 ROOST
The Henry Delegate Who Voted for Mar
tin Makes Way for Another Man.

MARTINSVILLE, VA, Sept. D.-Spe-
csl.-W B. Eanes, the present member
of the House Of Delegates from Henry,
whom. it will be remembered, voted for
Thomas :. Martin has seen the hand
writing on the wal. and Is out In card
declining a denomination.
Like General Jackson. he names three
men from whom 20 select his successor.
His constituents were almost unani-
nous for General Lee.
The friends Of Armstrong. the Inde-
pendent nt-Honest-Elections candidate, are
very active. ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
TeIcgranhlc nrexifler.

Turner Barclay. the negro who attempt
ed 20 crlminally assault he daughter Of
@. W. Durdin. near Shreveport. La. was
taken from Sheriff Kelly, ana lynched
Wednesday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
sHIN'T PLY IN ms IiRD.

Governor CulbersOn Says lie VIII stop the
Cerbett-ritz-imuons Fight.
AUSTIN, TEX. Sept. 2o.-Governor Cul-
berson and Attoruey-General Crane had
another consultation yesterday on the
prize fight. and the Governor gave out
that he Intended to stop the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons fight at all hazards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS,

The following was the range Of the
Thermometer az The Times ONCE yester-
day: y A. NJ, "a. IL NJ, ~. Y. A', ";
=. NJ. s3: 8 Z. NJ. ": u NJ. 81; average.
So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21
GOVERNOR oArTs.

Let the blasphemous mouths Of the
bloody-shirt shriekers be closed, and the
truth be told. and our cause and the hero
ism which sustained ii for four immortal
Let the blasphemous mouths OF the
ters OF the true history OF that great con-
fict. There never was war whelein the
object OF the invader was anything short
OF determination, In which there was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-21

Hon. George " Ochs, Cbatianocga's
eloquent executive. was introduced 10
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(Continued on Second Pagel.
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General Bate was followed by General
Charles H. GrosS ener representative i'm
Congress from Ohio, who spoke in part as
fellows.
1--WE meet to-day upon this sacred spot
TO celebrate the heroism OF the American
soldier. the gICat results OF battles. and
the greater victories OF peace. We do not
come with ords Of elimination, or with
memories charged with bitterness or ell
vs.. We join here as American citizens
upon one Of the great battle-helds of a
great war. 10 dedicate for ali time 10 the
American people these monuments and
these battle-nelds. We d01hs to remind
those Of coming generations OF the heroic
races from which they descended: TO ex-
hlblt to them the enormous cost OF tie in
sututions bequcathed 20 them. and placed
in their keeping. and 10 forever appeal to
those who are 20 come after US, that
they guard. protect. and forever cher
ish. imperishably and immutably. the
results Of the great war.
Tho General paid "A mcrited tribute to
the courage and skin displayed on both
sides. declaring that as demonstration
OF the spirit and power OF the American
soldier there is not spot on the Amer-
can continent the equal OF Chickamauga.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-28
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
BENNINGTON.

The court ana jury calendar for the
December term of the county court which
meets here Tuesday, December g. next
has been issued. There az" - ciyil cases
entered for trial. Thirty liquor eases are
on the calendar. TWenty-three cases are
set for hearing before the court, of which
If are divorce suits.
4 male Quartette composed of f.. g.
Bennett, James Wood, LorinE -, Bing-
nam and Carroll Partridge gave a concert
i'm the Soldiers Homo chapel for the bene-
fit of the veterans Thursday evening.
They were assisted by Miss Rose Blair
of Fort WORTH Texas, who sang three
solos. The managers of the Home have
recently been presented with couple of
Guinea pigs. The w. Il. G. at Brandon
ST. Johnsbury, Morrisville ana Vergennes
has recently sent the Home contributions
Of fruit jelies, etc.
The annual convention Of the Benning-
ton county Sunday-school union will be
held in South sihaftsbury December TO-
Among the speakers viii be Reys, George
L. Richardson and George Il, Lawson OF
this village.
The board Of railroad commissioners
continued on 9Th paSe)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-28
MRS. COLT GETS A DIVORCE.
The Van Allen Case ropped and Both
Parties Pleased.

Providence, Il. J.. Nov. 2G.-Mrs. Samuel
p. Colt, who made charges against her
husband, is to have an absolute divorce.
This has been agreed to by those who rep
resented the different interests at the con-
ference brought after tho collapse of the
charges made again4t Col. Colts conduct
at jackson, ~ n.
The divorce has been amicahly agreed
to, and viii be sought from the Rhode
Island courts upon the ground of refusal TO
provide. or something of thai sort. No
serious charge against the respondent will
be alleged
The negotiations Of the past few days
have resulted in a complete settlement Of
the whole colt family scandal, including
an agreement to the withdrawal Of tho
twO-hund d-dollar suit against
James j. Van Alien for alternating the af-
fection< Of Mrs. colt,
Col. Colt viii retain the family mansion
in Bristol, and the money payment to the
wife viii he a sum of money TO be paid in
fun settlment and n once. Roth sides cN-
press satisfaction at the result.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-28
DELUGED AND WIND SWEPT
TERRIBLE STORM IN NEW YORK AND
THE CENTRAL STATES.
Trees, Buildings, Telegraph Poles and
Boats Wrecked Along its Path-Ratl-
road Tracks Washed Out Along
the Lake Shore.

Cincinnati. Nov ga terrific wind
storm swept over this section last night
doing considerable damage to property
Trees were uprooted, buildings unrooted
or wrecked telegraph poles and wires
blown down and several boats in the
rivers were torn from their moorins Z
and set adrift Tho watchmen and crews
of packets and towboats were all aboard
and CONSERVATION rciEned among them
None of the boats had steam up and they
were therefore left TO the mercy OF the
gale after he lines had parted. just above
the Big Sandy wharfbOat were mooHed
the steamers Y. J. OConnell. Rob Roy
and Ice Brooks The shore lines Of all
three We're snapped and when tho wilma
subsidized they were all i'm a bunch at
Browns coal fleet. a distance Of fully half
a mile away. a $4,000 barge was sunk at
the Marine dry docks. Nearly q hundred
empty barges were set adrft from the
queen city landing al the foot of Wash
ington street. The damage in the river
here win amount to $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-28
RLI1zARn IN MISSOURI

s., Louis, Mo. Nov, 26-Thc first biz
2ard Of tho season struck this city early
last evening and continued until nearly
daylight this morning, The snow fall is
about five inches, but on account of the
high winds it is badly drfted. The heavy
slcet had bad effect on telegraph. tele-
phone and electric wires and the service
was paralyzed. From " o'clock last night
until II O'Clock this morning ST. Louis was
cut off from all tclegraphic communication
with all points east, west and north. The
reports received so far tonight say that
the blizzard extended from North Dakota
to Texas and from Colorado to the Allan
tic ocean. Railroad traffic suffered severe
~ and nearly all roads report trains from
one to four hours late. II is feared the
storm will cause great havoc in the ter
ritories and in Texas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-28
NEW MEX1co TRAIN WRECKED

Shoemaker, y. NJ, NOV. 2j-By the
wreckng Of a PASSENGER train on the
.Atchison Topeka ana Santa Fee last uieht
TWO postal clerks We're killed negro
boy and freight conductor probably ia
tally injured and II others were seriously
hurt.