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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

At q meeting OF several mines I'm the
Gloucester district. the miners decided
10 abide by the decision Of the State con-
ventiOn. and go 20 work az the hfty-one-
cent rate. believing that TO be the best
that could be done al present. They also
Voted 10 withdraw from the National
Union and join the National NJ. W. IT,,
but they will support the state union.
The President has appointed II. clay
Armstrong. OF Alabama. secretary OF the
LEGATION al Madrid. vice Stephen BOnsail
Of Baltimore. Nd. resigned.
Saturday Alberto Dev!lle. a Cuban ci-
gar-maker who has been at work for r,
Garcia x Brother took up a collection
among the men who work I'm that factory
for the benefit the Cuban cause. The
firm discharged him al once il is alleged.
General Duchesne commander of the
French forces IN Madagascar. has sent
from Tamatlve a cable dispatch saying
that there Is much sickness among the
men forming the garrison an that town.
and that fresh troops are urgently need
ed 10 take the place Of those who are dis
abied.
In Detroit. Mich. on yesterday after
noon Mrs. Nellie Pope was found guilty of
causing the death Of her husband. Dr.
Horace T. Pope, on the night Of February
18th last.
At Toledo O., yesterday the grand jury
found indictments against County COM
missi0ners Knight and Gibson or soli-
citing bribes from bidders on the new
courthouse.
Postmaster-GeneralW Wilson will address
the students OF the Southwestern Baptist
University, at Jackson, Tenn, to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
A REPLY TO 0URDEMAND
SPATN'S DISA yOUAL IN THE Al
LIANCA- VENADIT0 AFFAIR.
Expresses Regret at the CAPTAINS Action
and Promises There Shalt be NO
Repetition.

WASHINGTON, June 4-The reply oil
spain to the late Secretary Gresham
demand of March 18th. in the Allianca
affair reached the State Department sew
eral days ago. having been delivered 10
Minister Taylor. at Madrid, May 18TH.
The Department OF State has declined
to make public the contents Of the COM
munication. which is long and eXhaus-
tive. but authorizes the announcement
that Spain. after full investigation dis
avows the act Of the commander Of the
Conde Venadito in firing on nc E'liaLca
of Cane Maysi. Cuba, on March Sih,
expresses regret at the occurrence, ana as
sures this government that measures
have been taken to prevent a repetition
OF the matter
Secretary Greshams demand, through
Minister Taylor. declared that iHis gov
ernmcnt would expect prompt dNavowal
Of the unauthorized act, due eNpr- -ss.on
of regret on the part Of Spain, end posi-
tive orders to Spanish naval commuters
not 10 interfere with American vessels
passing through the Windwarl Passage.
As Spain has complied specifically with
these demands, the incident is considered
closed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
ILL. SILVER CONVENTION.
FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE
TRIP TO SPRINGFIELD.
Claims OF the "Honest Money" League
Secretary Burke's Estimate ofthe
FREQ silver Votes.

CHICAGO. ILL. June i-F'inal prepa-
ratlons for the trip by Chicago ana
Cook county delegates to tho silver con-
ventlon at Springfield. were completed
last night az the headquarters OF the
Democratic Central Committee. Secre-
tary Robert ~ Burk has ARRIVED, ana
train-load OF Democrats Will be hauled
into Springfield at o'clock to-niSht.
Immediately upon their arrival the dele
gates. with a band and marching ciun' as
escort will proceed TO the executive man
sion and sercnade Governor Atgeid.
Grand fireworks display will DC mace
en- route. add this will prove one or the
nrlnclnal events OF tho convention. All
told. there will be from seven to eight
hundred persons in the Cook county
crowd, including the delegates
Secretary Burke claims that OF 3i5 dele
gates fully 325 are for free coinage OF
silver AT l6 10 l, and will vote Tor this
platform in the convention. ON the other
hand. the Honest Money League claims
that there will be az least % votes against
the proposition In the Cook county deie-
CATION. Secretary Burke estimates the
number OF free silver votes In the con-
yentlon at $50. out Of 1916 delegates.
IL is practically certain that all OF the
cludsd Wednesday.
In an interview last night, Chairman
Heinrichsen. of the Democrat Commit
tee stated.
UP 10 this time delegates cLcsen
amount to 1900 Every county. with the
single exception OF, perhaps. one, VIII he
represented, and my figures sh'v- teat
out of the 1916 delegates. 1909 CT them
will be for free silver. at "A ratio Of Is
TO /, without International agreemt mt.
Whether the convention viii take up any
other question. but that OF currency
cannot say. but am OF the opinion that
the platform adopted will not 20 outside
of the currency question, and those close
~ related thereto.
81 feel confident that we have taken
the right step. and at the right time.
This talk Of its being too far In advance
OF the next presidential campaign Is all
bOsh.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
GEORGIA INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE.
Difference of Opinion Between Trustees
and facnIIN.


AUGUSTA, GA, June "A special
from Ailledgeville. Ca, says:
There was sensation to-day during
the commencement exercises Of the
Georgia Normal and Industrial College.
growing out Of the conflict OF authority
between the trustees and faculty.
IN the case of one of the students. 'N-
PEELED for breach Of discipline. involving
the integrity of her examination, the
faculty decided that she was not entitled
TO - diploma. The trustees dccied
otherwise as previous to examination I'm
question the young lady had been found
as being entitled 10 a certificate as gradu-
ate After "a full hearing Of the case,
the trustees decided 10 reverse the ac-
ti0n of the faculty and issue a diploma.
When the young iady's name was an
nOunccd among the graduates President
Chappell arose and protested on behalf
of tne faculty against the action OF the
trustees.
Governor Atkinson held that the case
had been investigated carefully aud that
the trustees had determined In accord
anco with the law of the college. 20 issue
diplomas and 10 assume all RESPONSE
bilty for its action. There Is no ques-
ton as 10 the authority OF the board
OF trustees or as 10 the right Of a student
10 appeal from the faculty 10 the board.
This authority was formally recognized
by the faculty this evening, and the
matter In dispute has been amicably adj
iustcd.
Professor J. Harris Chapel has been
reelected principal and all the old men,
bcrs have been reelected.
Thirty young ladies were graduated IN
the normal college departments and
seven from the Industrial department.
There were 3l0 students from ninety-five
counties I'm attendance. The college y
I'm a hourishing condition. and commands
the confidence Of the people and the
support OF the state
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
BIG DaMAGE yERDfCr.
In Favor of Payne Versus the World Pub
Nshing Companv.


nshing COMPANY.
NEW YORK. June 4-One of the largest
verdicts eyer rendered against news
paper in libel suit in this country, was
that found to-day In the Supreme Court
bv "a jury before Judge lngraham. against
the Press Publishing Company (MoriD
for S2j.090 damages.
The action was brought by william
L. Payne. TO recover $1,000 damages. MT.
Payne is "a lawyer. and for about twenty
years prior TO the time that he came TO
this city he had resided In Wllkesbarre,
pa. where he practiced his profession.
The World published from rs c0rrespon-
dent at Wilkesbarre a story TO the elect
that Mr. Payne had eloped from that
city with the wife OF a friend-Mrs. Mag
gle Lee-and had come 10 this city and
married her and after squandering her
money. had deserted her. 10 seemed that
but little effort has been made TO get at
the truth OF the facts, although Mt.
Payne was living with the woman IN
this city at the time of the publication OF
the story I'm 1892.
The fact was that Mr., Payne was mar
ried TO Mrs. Lee. There was no elOpe-
ment whatever She obtained a divorce
from her husband about four months
prior TO the time of her marriage 10 Mr.
Payne They came 10 this city ana took
up their residence here and have been
living here peacabiy ever since. They
have four chldren-two by this mar
Tiage and two between Mrs. Payne's chill
drcu by her former marriage.
Mr. Payne and his wife both testified
TO these facts. IL took the jury but a
few minutes to give Lawyer Payne the
verdict.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

WASHINGTON. y. c.. June THE re-
port originating In Cincinnati. Ohio, that
Minister Edwin Dun. Of Ohio. who has so
satisfactorily represented the United
states az Toxic. Ia one capacity or an
other since 1884. Is 70 be removed, and
that +. f. Connolly, late Comptroller
Of Newark y. j., is TO succeed him, Is
authoritatyely denied at the State De-
partment Mr.. Dun's services have been
so valuable I'm relation TO the late war
and treaty of peace that there IS no in
tention OF removing him. Moreover
Connolly already holds high consular posi-
ton In Japan, having been appointed Con-
sui az osaka and Hiogo. called by Ja-
panese Kobe, on the 18th Of last month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

Cut Rates to Memphis on al Southern
KsilroHd~.

Cut Rates % Memphis on al ctuthefh
Railroads.
ATLANTA. GA. June 4-Conmiss!oner
W W. Flndlcy. of 'he Southern states
Passenger Association has annpu lcel
that cheap rates viii De given On at
Tie southern railroads TO the convention,
called by the Mmetallic League. Of the
State OF Tennessee. 10 pe h-i1 al NJ em-
phis on Che lZfh and 18th instant. The
rate allowed win bee on the certificate
plan. one fare and one third. This meanl
that tickets WIFI be sold fui fare going
and one cent a mile returning from tho
convention. being the full requisite to se-
cure the Onc-cent rate or the return. IN
this way A. is 10 De seen that the trip
to Memphis and return from various
points throughout the south Will cost 10
more than four cent mile round trip.
IL will De one Of the grandest rallies Of
business men ever assembled, irrspctiv
Of party. for 10 purpose Of discussing
the financial question of the country
The meeting viii Doe composed of all
classes of professional and business men,
and while 10 is only reasonable 90 pre-
sumo that most of the members will be
Democrats. there viii be no party lines
drawn, and the gap VIII be- down Tor
men Of all parties 10 come In and par
ticipate in the discussion Of the political
issues of this day and time.
The convention viii be addressed by
Senator oNst. Senator Harris, Hon. W. J.
Bryan, Hon. j. S. Blackburn. or ken
tucky; Congressman John Allen. OF Mis-
sissippi. and Senator Daniel. of Virginia,
and many other distinguished advocates
of slser as a money standard, from all
the States from Virginia 10 Texas.
The purposes of this convention are
fully set forth IN the pronunciamento is
sued by the Bilmetaiiic League. of Ten
utgeoc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

Disastrous Fire NJ Newark. y, J.-Eui-
mated Loss

NEWARK. y. j., June i.-P Ballen-
tine q Sons malt house. grain elevator.
and porter brewery, a massive eight
story brick structure on Front street and
passaic river. with its wealth of grain
was to-day totally destroyed by fire. with
the exception Of the charred walls.
The flames were first seen in the oic-
vator az 1 o'clock this morning. They
ate their way into the elevator shaft 20
the north. and into the malt room to
the south At l.3o o'clock the northeast
corner Of the malt house was destroyed.
Half an hour later the roof Of the ele-
vator topped over into Fulton street,
crushing trolley wires. and blocking car
service IN that section.
Eight fire engines worked 10 confine the
fire 20 the grain section. All the floors
had fallen at o'clock.
At o'clock the northeast wall OF the
malt house fell into Passaic river, along
with hundreds of tons of grain. No
one was injured The latest estimates
place the loss az $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

President Do'e Has usnrped the Most Ex-
trsordinary Powers.

HONOLULU. Hawaiian Islands. April
p -Disintcrcsted reople asc T;o tstng
AGAINST the continuance itfc o: the pre-
sent state OF anarchy--sar the IT'S Of the
ALLEGED republic are lot 10 be G., 81 Cd
With those Of wcli-ors tu'lei, fts bic,
md righteous Govefl nrnt.
Dut the protests are, or nc flcSt r4rt
moi publiciy expressed because " is weil
undcrstoOd that any criticism OF the new
rrser OF things disorder more happily cN-
rresees the actual condition would bring
dnvn upon the head OF the critic the
e,rath of those IN power. Under the au-
,horitv granted 20 President Dole. ne can
arclarc martial Law and throw into prison
any persOn he pleases without trial. lie
has taken advantage OF this opportunity.
md has also ln violation OF the very Con-
rtir,ti0n which gave him the night 10 de-
clare martial law, transferred the power
nj rhe supreme Court 10 military tfi-
bnnal eivlng civilians nillDr lask Tor
A. ~ purpose.
. Ia support Of their contention that Pre-
slssnt Dole has acted In hieh-handed
Uay IA Suspcnding the writ of aaoeas
rorpus for two months. he having done
thls within six months after ms sssrr'p
Non OF the Presidency. and In consequence
of three days tumulL not OF zeif
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

SPRINGF1ELD, ILL. June AIN the
Senate yesterday morning the commit
tee appointed 10 investigate the depart
ment stores Of Chicago made It's report
The report denies that the department
store system saves money 10 the con-
sumer: claims that the system Of employ
ment OF women Is very injurious 10 their
health, prosperity and morals, and that
the massing OF all classes OF goods IL
detrimental TO general commercial inter-
ests The committee introduced three
bills, which, II passed, are expected 10
correct existing evils.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

I'm the Law and Equity Court Saturday
Virginia Talley, Administrative OF VIII
liam Iallcy entered suit against tho
Armatage Manufacturing Company for
$1,000 damages. William Ialley was burn
Cd. while at work at the Armatage fac-
tory few weeks ago so badly that he
died from the effects OF the injuries
The following suits We're entered yes
terday.
James IT, D00ley and S. NJ. DoOley his
wife. against Armateis. Damages. 5000,
James w Martin against John Bowers.
HsS16 Contested.
". II. Garnett and r. @. southall quail
fled 10 practice law I'm this court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

Mrs. Ann Spence, one OF the Oldest and
best known ladies IN Richmond died at
lD;sD last evening, aged eighfy-seycn
years. Mrs. Spence was native Of
Baltimore Lut came 10 this city IN
1889. she leaves FIVE sons and two
daughters all residents Of Richmond. ex-
cept one. They are Messrs. W. II.
Spence. II. Leslie Spence. Charles \.
Spence. J. Russell spence +. Harvie
Spence. Mrs. r. l.. Noel and Miss Julia
q. Spence Mrs. Spence was noted for
her devotion 10 the Lost Cause. She
had four sons in the Confederate army,
one of whom was killed. and all dur
ing the war she was a self-constituted
nurse Of wounded confederafes, her house
always containing several whom she was
nursing back 10 health.
She was for many years( a devoted
member Of the First Baptist church. ard
her funeral will take place from that
church at $50 o'clock tomorrow MORN
ing.
Mrs. Spence was very active up 10 "A
few months ago. when she was taken
sick. Her death had been sxpectAt for
some time. -'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

A Prominent Physician Of staunt on--Men
fnl Trouble.

fnl Trouble.
STAUNTON. VA, June f-SpeciaL-Dr.
Charles IT, Getzendanner died In this city
to-day after an Illness of few days.
Dr. Getzendanner was a native of Frost
burg, Md and moved TO this city about
fifteen years ago. and pursued his pro-
lession as general practitioner
lie was appointed local examiner of the
Interstate Life Association upon the or
ganization Of that company. Several
years ago his mind became unsettled, and
he was committed as a patient TO the
Western State Hospital. lie was soon
discharged. and resumed his practice, but
his mind again became deranged, and he
was again sent TO the hospital. He has
from time 70 time been a patient az the
hospital, and was last discharged five
days ago
Dr. Getzendanner was about forty
years Of age. lie leaves a widow and
daughter. who reside In New York. Mrs.
Getzendanner was Miss Lawrence,
whose father was an officer Of the United
States army.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
Nervous Trouble rhe Cause.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, June f.-Henry
!. Schwartz a member Of the firm OF
Charles ". Schwartz * CO.. carpet manu-
facturers. committed suicide by shooting
some time during last night. at his board
ing house. Mr. Schwartz was thirty-One
years OF age. and was prosperous IN Dusl-
ness. lie was a great sufferer from ner-
yOus trouble, and was of a morbid dis
position. lie left a note saying: Il am
unwell and UNIT for the duties Of lie.
consequently | think 10 time / should
die"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
Tho Suit Abated.

CHARLESTON, 5. c.. June A bill
was filed ia The United States Circuit
Court to-day. abating the proceedings be-
gun by the State OF South Carolina 10
forfeit the charter Of the Port Royal and
Augusta Railroad Company. The suit Is
abated. because under the act OF 1894, the
Legislature repealed the charter OF the
road. and provided for its liquidation and
the distribution OF its assets. The court
says that all questions arising In the case
have been settled
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

Central Trust Company. of New York. the
PurchasQrs.

ATLANTA, GA. June 4-rhe Atlanta
and Florida railroad, running from Allan
"a 10 Fort valley. a distance OF i0f miles,
was sold this morning at public outcry
by the United States marshal and was
bid in by the Central Trust Company.
Of New York. which held IL In mortgage.
The road was bid In az $4,000. Upset
price had previously been fixed by the
court al $4,000, but by the consent Of
the hOndhOlders and Central Trust Cons
pany the upset price was fixed by Judge
Newman yesterday at $4,000 AT which
figure it went TO the Central Trust Com
Dauy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

NEW YORK, June f.-The Evening Sun
says. 1t was reported at the city Hall
to-day that Mayor Strong has decided to
remove city Chamberlain Joseph J.
ODonohue, and will appoint Henry G.
Robinson, 10 the $4,000 a year place.
Robinson IS n dry goods merchant I'm
Worth street. and ran for Comptroller In
1893 against Ashbel T., Fitch. he also
ran against Fitch for Congress several
years ago and was defeated. He is a
member Of the Union League and Repub-
lican Clubs, and is a close business and
personal friend Of Mayor Strong.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

ROME. June 4.-Signor Ferrare. elected
to the Chamber Of Deputies i'm the recent
elections. was shot and mOrtally wound
cd by unknown persons al kimini last
evening. Deputy Ferrarc was accOsted on
the street by a group OF unknown men,
who first insulted him and finally fired
several shots at him with revolver.
When Fcrrare fell the men ran away.
The assassination Is undoubtedly the
work OF Anarchists. Signor Ferrare de-
feated the Socialist candidate, Carbato,
ia his district by a narrow majority
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

LONDON, June A dispatch to the
Globe from Constautinople says the Porte
handed the reply OF the Turkish Govern
ment 10 the joint proposals In regard TO
Armenia made by France, England. and
Russia 70 the Representatives Of those
governments IN Constantinople to-day.
The contents are kept secret but II has
transpired that the answer is unsatis-
factory, Turkey obIecting % their pro-
posed control OF Armenia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
HORE fR0JBfE f0R NICARAGUA.
Great Britain's Claim a. 10 tho Mosquito
Indians.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., June t-Fresh
trouble between Nicaragl erd o,eat
Britain is anticipated In central America,
according 10 private advioes received f-6m
that country this morning. II Is claim
cd IN Nicaragua that nOtw'i q Standing me
explicit assurances given by Lord Kim
herley 20 Ambassador Baylrd. snd leId
before Congress by President TievsiErd
in December last that the formal N
corporation Of the inhabitants of the
Mosquito region with The rest OF Nicara-
qua" was regarded by Great Eri: y as
"the best and most compl re Hold.ion OF
all doubt or qualification respecting pc
full sovereignty OF Nicarls "a over the
entire coast" IL IS asserted that there
Is now "A disposition to dis) l,e this ,et-
tiemcnt on the ground that the T. { rms
were cOorced Into II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

Southerners Preparing for n Great Time In
s.ntr,pbA

ATLANTA. GA, June L-rhe Western
and Atlantic railroad has closed a con-
tract for hauling 1900 memo ,rs OF tie
Grand Army Of the Republic from Ch"t-
tanooga 10 Atlanta on the 2)ik Of sep
tembcr. This. in addition to the oiher
crowds. Will make quite a crush IN isat
date. The Confederate veterans will come
from all points to meet tne Grand Am
men. II Is estimated that on ;he oIcn-
ing day, the 18th OF september. when
President Cieylsnd and his Cabinet AZ,
expected 10 be here, the crowd rill not
be less than 10000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

A Man Shoots His Neighbor and Then
inngs HimselC

UunEs Himself.
BETHLEHEM, PA, June i.-Early this
morning Jacob Lucky shot and killed his
neighbOr. John MullOck, and after two
other attempts AT suicide hanged himself
from the limb Of q tree ten feet from
MullOcks dead body. The murder was
coid-biooded affair. and was promedt-
tated. Lucky lying in ambush for Null
lock, and shooting him down as he re-
turned from work. Lucky was augere1
at Mullock "A week ago, when his wife
was found harb0red by him. She had
fled 10 MullOcks house for protection and
10 escape from Lucky's cruel treatment
Lucky then sWOre 20 have vengeance
against Mullock, and killed him this
morning. their first meeting since the
family feud. Both worked In the iron
mill.
Lucky leaves a wife and two children
and Aluliock a wife and three children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05
RiyERa's CONDiTioS CRfTIC4L.
Possible Com mutation Of Clay JOS Sen
fence

Poe slble Com mutation os Clay JOS Sen
tence
LONDON, June "A dispatch from
Madrid TO the Standard says that the
condition Of Captain-General Primo Rive
Ia is very serious, thaumatic pneumonia
having set in.
General SabOs Marin has been appoint
ed al interim Captain-General OF Madrid.
According TO this dispatch the sentence
Of the court-martial upon Major Ciawjo.
General Primo Riveras assassin, will not
be announced until tomorrow
4 dispatch from Madrid 10 the Central
News says the execution Of Major Clavjo,
which was announced 10 take place To-
dav. has been postponed until tomorrow,
asd il is supposed that he may be respited
or nave his sentence commuted on the
ground Of insanity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

PHILADELPHIA. June 4.-Mr. Charles
G. Harrison to-day made a donation OF
$1,000 TO the University Of Pennsylvania.
i'm honor OF his father the late George f..
Harrison. LII. -. IT. Iettcr TO the
trustees OF the university, Mr.. Harrison
stipulates that the fund shall be known
as the George J.. Harrison Fund, for
the announcement Of liberal studies ana
the Advancement Of knowledge"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-05

Legislature pledge themselves 70 vote for
no man for the United states not IN fuH
sympathy on that question. resolution
was introduced 10 instruct the legislative
nominees 10 vote for Congressman ii. j.
Money for the Senate. but II was de-
clared out Of order. voted down. and the
question as TO lazoO's choice for
United State senator to succeed Senator
George vas referred TO the people. who
will settle by primary election. Yazoo
selected twenty-five delegates 10 attend
the silver convention at Memphis.