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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18

WASHINGTON. D. c., May 1.-THE re-
mort which appeared in a San Francisco
naper Yesterday, and which was tele-
sraphed East last night, that Mr.. Thurs
ton. who was until recently Hawaiian
Minister to the United States. Is advo-
eating the restoration of the monarchy
In Honolulu, had its origin in a para
rraph published I'm a native newspaper a
few weeks ago. Copies Of the Honolulu
papers received here, bearing date OF
April nth. refer TO the report, prevalent
among natives, that Mr.. Thurston was
10 head the movement in favor OF re-
storing Queen Lii, but the references
were all made in a jocular spirit, as
being on its face an absurdity. Mr.
Thurston has been for many years
staunch Republican. He was chairman
of the commission which came to wash
ington shortly after the overthrow OF
the monarchy. 10 secure the annexation
of the islands to the United States. He
was one of the leaders in the move
ment which established the republic In
Hawaii. and as a reward for his political
activities. was sent 70 this country as
Minister. this being the most important
diplomatic post within the gift of his
Government. He is now living in Homo
lulu. engaged in the practice or law, ana
his friends here say that he Is stlll the
same ardent Republican as OF old, ana
that all reports TO the contrary are IN
worthy Of notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
The TORPEDO BOAT CUsHING.
Bound for Key West on an Experim entail
Irp-Other Norfolk News


NORFOLK, VA, May r.-Special.-Th
United States torpedo boat Gushing has
arrived here, bound for Key West Fla,
from Washington. via the inland route
The object OF the trip is TO demonstrate
the advantages of this roIte from the
Gulf of Mexico to Newport, r. l., In time
of war. Newport being the torpedo sta
ton, where IL Is proposed by strategists
to maintain n large torpedo fleet which i'm
times Of war could be sent expeditously
to any point east Of the Rocky Mountains
without being exposed to attack from
soa-going vessels. Naval officers expect
TO prove that with less than fifty miles
cutting an inland route is practicable
from the Gulf to Cape Cod.
The Norfolk ball team hereafter Ak
poets TO win some games. Collihower
will be here tomorrow. and Hodge is
expected Monday.
IL is generally believed that there has
been great dissatisfaction in the Norfolk
team. O'Fagan was not popular with the
men, and his methods of managing them
was not calculated to secure the best re-
suits. 1t has been matter of remark
that as soon as OHagan and Whaly left
the club began to win.
In the suit OF Charles Weyant VS.. the
tug Petersburg, which has been tried I'm
the Jnlted states court mere, IL being
an action to recover $1,000 damages from
the defendant for selling and towing
back 10 Norfolk from the lower harbor
the schooner Coral, which was bound
to her home port, New London, Conn,
Judge Hughes has rendered his opinion
allowing the plaintiff $50.
The negro Poole does not deny hitting
Mr.. Sykes, at Woodbury., n. c., but says
he did IL in self-defence. He will be
carried back to North Carolina as soon
as the necessary papers are prepared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
The Armour Boycott.

KANSAS, CITY, May 1.-THE boycott
on the Armour Packing Company, de-
clared month ago by the local Retail
Butchers Association, was to-day ex-
tended by the National Association TO
include Chicago st. Louis. and Denver.
with the intention OF spreading II all
over the United States. unless the differ
ences in Kansas City should be adjusted.
The boycott is by order of President
Stillman, from Danbury. Conn. He also
strongly recommends the establishment
OF national abattoir, to relieve the as
sociation OF dependency on packers. The
local differences are due 10 drayage
charges and the maintenance of retail
stores at the packing-houses The grocers
and provision dealers Of the United States
have been asked to join the boycott by
the Butchers Association.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
1.-THE BlMETALLIC UNION.'
The Silver Conference at Salt Lake City
Decides on This Name.
OBJECT OF The ORGANIZATION.
Resolutions Embracing the Rules Under
which the Body VIII Work Adopted.
Del.estes to the Memphis
Convention.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, May H.
The silver conference to-day engaged in
an animated debate over the name Of
the permanent organization. Many del
egates favored "Honcst-Money Union"
and others "Siver Union" Governor
Prince objected to conhning the move
ment to one Of the metals, stating that
the West was as favorable 10 gold as
to silver. and his motion TO call the or
ganization the "Bimetallic Union" was
unanimously adopted. The following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That an organization be
created to be called the Bimetallic
Union.
Its object shall be to inculcate the
principles Of bimetallism and the restora-
tion OF the free coinage OF silver. at the
ratio Of l6 TO !, by the circulation Of
documents. the holding Of meetings, and
other apprc priate means. that the ques-
ton shall have an exclusive committee,
consisting Of one member from each OF
the eleven States and Territories invited
TO this conference. who shall have
charge Of It's work. Three members shall
constitute a quorum of this committee.
Other States and Territories can be
connected with lHt ONlcH ny d fttf VI al
majority of all the members of the exec
utive committee, and shall therefore be
entitled to representation in the execu-
tive committee.
In every State or Territory connected
with the Union there shall be a State or
Territorial committee, consisting of five
or more members. with power TO fill va
cancies and add TO their numbers. Their
committees shall be appointed in the
first place at this conference.
IT shall be the duty Of the State or
Territorial committee to raise the ne
cessary funds for carrying on the object
Of the Union. and in every proper way to
aid in the furtherance of these objects.
The members of the executive commit
tee for each State or Territory shall be
elected annually by the State or Terrific
rial committee respectively.
The chairman appointed the following
delegates to attend the Bimetallic Con-
vention. TO be held at Memphis. begin
ming June 1lth next; Ex-Governor Brad
ford Prince. New Mexico; Hon. +. Il.
Seargant, Butte; Gov. Ala Williams, Den
yer; Hon. G. NJ. Donaldson. Oregon Hon.
Henry w. Laugenur. Woodland. Cal.
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CHATTANOOGA, TENN, May IA
hung jury resulted in the case Of w. L..
Steakley, tried at Cleveland, Tenn, fer
the murder. in May. 1884. OF Dr. A. r.
Griffith. The crime excited national con-
cern, as IL was the outgrowth Of the
Cleveland convention 10 nominate man
10 make the Democratic race for Con-
gress. and occurred on a railway train
crowded with returning delegates. The
convention WAS a memorable one or ac-
count Of the deadlock and bitter charges
Steakley and his victim supported cp-
posing candidates. Incendiary remarks
attributed 10 ex-Congressman Snodgrass
contributed 20 his defeat. Snodgrass was
counsel for Steakley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
LAST OF IHK IsCoMr-rAx LAW.
Opinion Growing That The Decision VIII
Wipe it Ont

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Supreme
Court is guarding its income-tax decision
this time better than 1t did before, but
Washington opinion, including the view
held at the Treasury Department and the
Department Of Justice has become almost
unanimous on the conclusion first express
ed in these dispatches last Saturday night
that the court had voted to wipe out ali
that was left Of the law by its former
decision.
The Treasury officials are now prepared
10 see what Mr.. ChOate called the
mangled and mutilated corpse OF The
law. as left by the former decision. de-
Gently buried by the decision which VIII
be read next Monday. and are Going very
little figuring on the income tax IN cal
culating the revenue for the rest OF the
year
1t is now said. on the authority OF one
OF the justices, that Judge Jackson's vote
at the consultation last Saturday in IA
vor Of the constitutionality OF the law
will not, after all. operate TO sustain II;
for the reason that one land possibly two
of the justices who voted originally 10
upheld the law have since ehanssd their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
sEIzUKE> ~ BrHEING SEA.
Eject of the Recent Action of the British
Government

Government.
WASHINGTON, May H.-It is stated
on authority that the action OF the Brit
ish Government I'm refusing longer TO per-
nit the securing under seal Of the out
tit and equipment of British sealers
while il will undoubtedly render the work
Of the patrol fleet more difficult. as the
danger Of illegal sealing will be increased
may also ada TO the Inconvenience ne
cessarily experienced by ma sters of such
sealing vessels. No change however. in
the Instructions already given the officers
as 10 searching and seizure will be ne
cc5sary. further than 10 remind them that
the failure of a British vessel 10 secure
her arms and equipment under seal is
not a violation OF the Paris award. nor
the British act Of Parliament enacted to
carry out said award.
The statement emanating from san
Francisco. that the United States revenue
cruiser Perry had hurried out of port
on an important mission. and that she
will make all haste possible TO reach
Behring Sea 10 prevent the United States
cutters already there from seizing arm
ed British vessels. as was the original
intention, Is not founded on fact. The
Perry left on her regular cruise TO ioin
the patrol feet Captain Hooper. Of the
Rush. the commander Of the fleet. re-
ceived in April, prior to sailing, specific
instructions as to the search and seizure
OF sailing vessels. These instructions have
not been changed.
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The Catholic Knights.

OMAHA. NEB.. May 1.-THE question
Of the amalgamation Of Catholic Knights
with other societies which seemed de-
feated Wednesday. came up I'm yester-
days session IN the Introduction OF resO-
lutions inviting the Young Mems Insti-
tute 10 join with the Knights. These
resolutions were referred TO . commit
tee. and favorable action is now expected.
No recognition is given the scheme to
establish a new official organ. The af-
ternoon was spent IN discussing the law
propositions. but no important changes
were made. Last night at the CONNER
cill Club a banquet was given TO Knights
and ladies'. There IS It sharp contest be-
tween Judges Coleman and Nannaner. OF
Missouri. for the presidency. Washing
ton ju 1887.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
.RbI1RoAD UsDFR rHE HAMMER
The savannah. Amereus and Montgomery
Knocked out at 81 100000.

ANERICUS. GA. May 1.-THE SaYan-
nah. Americus and Montgomery rail-
road was sold to-day by the commission
ers, s. II. Hawkins. T Edward Hamble-
ton. and Dupont Guerry. Dupont Guerry
read the order of Judge Fish, and acted
as auctioneer. The old Americus. Pfes-
ton and Lumpkin, from Americus 10
I,umpkin. was sold for 10000. The road
from Amercus to Abbevilie, and from
Lumpkin 10 Lyonvile was sold for 800
900. from Lyon TO Abbevllle. and from
Lyonville 20 Montgomery, for 100000
a total Of 81 10000 for the continuous road
from Lyons to Montgomery. These d.
visions in the sale were made on account
of different issues Of bonds, issued as
the road was being built. The road was
then offered as a whole. and knocked on
10 the first bidder for 81. s00OD-the mini
mum price fixed by the Court The road
in sections and-as whole was knocked
out 10 j. W. Middendorf, OF Baltimore.
Present with him were Il. j. Sperry OF
Baltimore. and John Skelton Williams, of
Richmond, constituting committee rep
resenung the bondholders.
The Albany. Florida and Northern, from
Albany to Cordele. was sold TO w. +. ).
Hambleton. l.. s. Bent. and IL. b. Tai
mage. for $4,000. Besides these men,
toned a number Of distinguished fnan-
ciers attended the sale. including W. A.
Fisher, j. n. Steel. r.. L. Mahaffrey, and
J. ID. Chamberlain. Of Baltimore; Harry
jackson, of Atlanta; Senators a. o. Bacon
and A. l.. Miller. OF Macon; Hon. W. a.
Little, Columbus; J. D., and II. =. Roue-
more. G. X Romare. and others, OF Mont
gomcry.
Many rumors are afioat as 10 who will
operate and manage the road. but moth
ing is known outside. The most gen.
eral report Is that the new management
will take steps promptly TO enter savan-
nah. either by building an Independent
line from Lyon. or by getting control OF
the Central's lines from that point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
WILSON BECOhE> a HEBHEV.
w.n.rrix.d Inlo rhnt FsIth bY Rsbb,


A. y. Gsi-mer in Br 'okly",
NEW YORK. May n.-Wayne W. VIII
son was received into tho Hebrew faith
as a convert In Temple Israel, BEDFORD
and Lafayette avenues. Brooklyn, on Wed
nesday night. by the rabbi. A. y. Geis~
mer The ceremony was witnessed Dy
large audience, comprising the most pro-
minent Hebrews IN that city. Mr. VIII
son is a member OF the nrm OF wilson n
Weed who represent the Lawyers sure
ty Company In Brooklyn.
The change OF faith was due to his
intimate acquaintance With Hebrew scot
ETY. In Brooklyn. and his concurrence In
the doctrines OF the reformed Hebrews.
IL was said that he changed his faith in
order 70 marry "A wealthy Hebrew woman
named Miss Sanderson. Such a woman
is unknown In Brooklyn. and the story
is denied emphatIcally by Mr.. Wilson
and his friends.
Judge Moore, In the Court OF Sessions.
yesterday granted Harry Israels0n leave
10 change his name TO that OF Wilson.
The reason advanced for the change
was that fire insurance companies are
loath 10 grant policies 10 Russian He
breWs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
James Lyon Gibson a SnIcide.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, May 7.-James
Lyon Gibson killed himself in Audubon
Park this morning. He came from one Of
the most prominent families in Louisiana.
He was a son Of Major A. c. Gibson, and
first cousin Of the late United States
Senator Randall Gibson. OF Louisiana.
on March 9Th he was married 10 Miss
Mary r. Shoemaker. a cultivated and
beautiful woman Of Cincinnati. and a
niece Of II. NJ. Shoemaker. The marriage
was quite a society event In that city.
Mr.. Gibson was for two years at the
West Point Military Academy, but owing
TO his fathers death did not finish his
course. lie held an appointment in Wash
ingt0n Territory under President Cleye-
lands first term. Financial troubles and
ill-health caused the suicide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
Mani-nEConfidence Motion.

SYDNEY. n. 5. w. May H.-EX-Pre-
mier Sir Henry Parke's motion for a want
Of confidence i'm the Government was de-
bated in the Assembly yesterday. Pre-
mier Reid made "A spirited attack upon
Parkes. scoring what he characterized as
his apostasy 10 the free-trade principles
In an unholy scramble for Office, and
an alliance with ex-Premier Dibbs. The
leader Of the Labor party supported Pre-
mier Reid. declaring that the land tax
was Of more importance than the Aus
tralian Federation. The debate adjourn
cd until Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
The britannia Won.

LONDON. May 1.-THE new Thames
Yacht Clubs regatta over the old course
from Lower Hope. round Mouse Light
ship back TO Gravesend, began this fore
noon. The weather was cloudy and cold.
and a strong northwest wind blowing.
The starters we're the Britannia and
Aiisa, the Ailsa allowing the Britannia
two minutes and eleven seconds. The
Isolde and Caress, forty raters. also
started. the .Ailsa allowing them thirty
five minutes and ffteeE seconds. The
Britannia won by TWO minutes and forty
seconds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18

LONDON. May 1.-THE People" pub
fishes a sensational statement By Tich-
borne. the claimant, which IS virtual con
fession OF his fraudulent attempts 10 OBJ
tain the Tichborne estates and title. lie
admits that he is Arthur Orton. son OF
a butcher Of Mapping. The statement
is accompanied by sworn affidavit OF
claimant, attestIng the truth Of his con-
fesSlon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
4 Rarkentina Stranded.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May r7.-Super-
intendent Kimball this morning received
a dispatch from Keeper Partridge. OF the
Little Island Va, life-saying station, near
Cape Henry. Va, stating that the bark
entine Josephine, OF Baltimore. Md. from
Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. for Baltimore.
with a cargo OF coffee, stranded one milo
and "A half south of the station at 1880
last night. The crew OF thirteen men
were rescued IN the surf-boat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 1.-THE grand
Jury has finally decided 20 investigate the
killing OF Arch Dixon Brown and Mrs
Gordon by her husband. Fulton Gordon.
To-day the jury ordered all TIE witnesses
10 be summoned 20 appear In the jury
room next Friday morning. IL was gem
noon that there would not be an IN
dsctment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18

NORFOLK. VA, May 1.-THE truck
farmers of this section have suffered very
ssriously on account Of cold rains. Re
ports 10 the Nirginian from all sections
OF Tidewater is 10 the effect that pota-
toes. cabbage. peas, etc, have been dam
n red noss.bly = per cent, and In GER
fain sections the loss will reach 10 per
cent The fruit crops have also been
SERIOUSLY injured IL is impossible 10 esti-
mste the loss in dollars and cents.
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views. so that when the final decision Is
made next Monday a majority OF the
court will be recorded In opposition 10 the
consttutionality OF the law. Chief JUS
tice Fuller and Associate Justice Shiras
are said 10 be the justices who have
changed. though this is conjecture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
nary trustees are an enlargement and
reorganization OF the faculty.

nary trustees are an enlargement and
reorganization of the faculty.
WAR on THE SUNDAY NEWSPAPER.
The following resolution was added to
the Sabbath Observance Committee:
Resolved. That this General Assembly
warn ministers and members OF tho
church against the evil and insidious
influence of Sunday newspapers, and urge
them by word and action to do all they
can 70 decrease their unwholesome pow
er.
Resolved, That we recommend TO our
churches that at least one prayer-meeting
service be set apart during the year for
the purpose OF emphasizing and eXalting
the importance Of the observance Of the
Sabbath day.
The DEBATE
The report on the Sunday Herald show
ed a profit for the first year, at sub
scription price of 10 cents per year. of
nearly $500
Or. Young, OF Kentucky. opened the
debate promptly at $40 o'clock, on the
subject of seminary control.
Elder r. T. White OF Columbus, led
the attack upon the committees re-
port.
The hour for adjournment having been
reached. the question OF seminary con-
troll was set down for $3.50 o'clock to-
morrow morning. The Assembly then
adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18

oftIe Military Ni Foesh"ntas.
A good deal Of dissatisfaction has been
c<pr,. sed IN certain quarters during the
mast few days on account OF the presence
OF the volunteers Of this State at foca-
s..nt,u THE Governor has been severely
,,itisea bv persons who claimed TO know
en- about the motives Of the chief ENecu-
tive.
Drring his visit az Pocahontas Governor
a. Ferrall said publicly that he was re-
eoonslble for the presence OF the troops
there. but these remarks have been en-
ti,sly misunderstood by certain parties
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
lnotaar Killing Frost.

YORK, PA. May T.-This county was
visited by-a killing frost last night Early
vegetables and small fruits were badly
damaged. The minimum temperature
during the night was thirty-four degrees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18
1 hinese Troops Revolt.

LONDON. May IA dispatch 10 the
Pail Mall Gazette from T1en Tsin says
the Chinese troops at shan Hak Wan
have revolted. and are lOoting the city.
The inhabitants are fleeing In terror.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-18

VIENNA. May 1.-THE appointment OF
Count Goluchowski TO succeed Count
Kalnoky. as Imperial Prime Minister. will
ha eazetted tomorrow.
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RUMORS OF TROUBLE AFLOAT.
The Strikers Threaten 10 Drive Out the
"SCabS' al PCCahOnlaS.
PRIVATE BAYLlS 1HE SOLDIER HURT,

Tie WIN be All Right In Few Days-The
Southwest Mine. People Say They VIII
lie Working i,5o0 Men by the Last
OF tho Wcek-Gcod Things Sent
tho Kichmond soldiers.
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The Committee Urges That the Action oi
+ba A.sembly of 1894 be >usta nrd.


pYrrSBURG. PA, May 1.-THE session
Of the Presbyterian General Assembly
opened promptly at 10 o'clock. Chairman
NcEwan. OF the Entertainment Commlt l.
tee. formally welcomed the assembly 10
Pittsburg, and presented TO the Modeia'o'
a eavel made Of wood from Jerusalem
Dr. Booth responded in briet speecn'
The important committees were tneH
announced, the chairmen Delns' ~ ~
Nuchuore. for bills and overtures; Dr.
pc ,udicial: Or. Frank Montport. OF
Cincinnati. theological; Or. George Nor
cross. of Carlisle Pa, home missionary
Pew George W. Shalfant OF PittsburS,
foreign missionary; Elder James fer-
rance OF New York finance; Dr. X. y.
Adams. of Minneapolis. church polity,
Elder b. r. White, Of Columbus, eduea-
tional.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Resolutions proposed by the Special
Committee on seminary Control made the
following recommendations, and were
read by Chairman Young:
First That IL is the sense Of tins as
semblv that the assembly OF 1871 ana not
intend to prepare the way Tor any chdnso
i'm the tenure Of management OF the pro-
perty Of seminaries, or 10 90 alylhlis
which can affect the autonomy OF semi
naries and that said recommendations
rvora intended TO have the meaning and
effect as recited in this committees re-
norf This assembly in reafrming the
resolution Of the assembly OF 1871 does so
with the avOWed purpose OF leaving the
tenure and title 10 all property OF SEMI
naries exactly where they are now, III the
hands of the various boards OF trustees
and with the further purpose OF securing
a veto power 10 the assembly as an ei-
fectiye force by charter provision anu
OF guarding by charter declaration
trusts held and 10 be held by the boards
of trustees against perversion or misuse
second. That this General Assembly re-
afBrms the action Of the assembly OF
1894 and in view OF the progress MADE ana
the Importance OF the interests involved
declare that in our judgment the effort
should be continued 10 secure adoption
I'm substance of the assemblys plan Dy
all seminarles.
Third. That a committee be appointed
10 have further charge or this matter.
and 70 make a report TO the next General
Assembly The committee further re-
commends the assembly TO reply 10
Princeton's offer that while respecting
the Judgment OF the boards and not pre-
pared 10 say that il is incorrect. the as
sembly Is OF the opinion that In order
10 put the matter beyond all possible
question. IL would be well for boards
10 do what they express their willing
ness 10 do--viz., 10 endeavor 10 secure
such action as will insure 10 the General
Assembly the right to be represented in
courts. and 10 enforce it's proper control
over the seminary and it's property.
THESE resolutions. on request or Chair
man Young. were made the special order
for $3.50 o'clock to-day.
Dr. Cunningham then read the report
~ the special committee on Lane Theolo-
gicaI Seminary OF Cincinnati. The sug-
osstians af thA nammittee 10 the semi
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