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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
TRAFFIC MANAGERSM MET.
rHE onyrcr TO CONSIDER TIN
QUESTION or RffE CUTTING.
Representatives of Nearly Every south"
ern transportation Line ana Asso-
citation Was Present.

NEW YORK. Aug. Ca mcsung OF
representatives OF southern ,ra:hc lines
and associations, embracing railways and
steamships was held this forenoon al
the Hotel Waldorf. to consider the q'es-
ton OF the cutting rates between north
orn ports and South Atlantic Ports. when
for some time has been quite heavy.
There were sixty al the meeting. Samuel
Spencer. president OF the Southern Rafi-
way: II. Walters. president OF the At
ianuc Coast Line: Captain Heyes. re-
ceiver OF the Central Railroad, OF
Gcorsia. r. g. Erwin. rice-pres!ient OF
the Plant system Of steamship lines;
General Ere ght .Ngslt Whitney, OF the
Merchants AMI Miners transportation
Company. Of Baltimore: General Sotrci,
manager Of tho Ocean steamship Lane OK
Georgia: Traffic Manager Iulp, OF IN,
Southern Hallway, ana tho iiciGht ana
passenger ageftS Of the %nnsyNania
Line
The meeting was held With closed doocs
and lasted nearly two hours. At It's con-
clusion tho officers were very rcticent 80
20 what they had done II was stated.
however. that they had all agreed tc stop
nuy further cutting OF rates ana wcuio
ilaintain the standard rates OF last year.
They will sign an agreement 20 tN's 81
feet. which VII go into operation en-
the 10th instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

pokcv Barnes Denies That There is Any
Truth in II.

The woman Pokey Barnes, who is con-
nn.e I'm the city jail under sentence Of
death for the alleged murder OF Mrs.
Pollard. OF Lunenburg county. upon be-
ing told Yesterday that Ellen Gail. a
negro woman, Of that county. who Was
with her on the day that Mrs. Pollard
was Killed. had made what she declared
to be a confession OF facts In connection
with the crime heretofore concealed, de-
olared cmphatically that the story was
false She said that Ellen Gail had a
motive for wishing her 10 be hung. II
was well known among the negroes OF
Lunenhurg. she declared. that Ellen Gail
was angry with her for having won the
affections OF Ben Knight a negro farm
hand who was devoted to Ellen before
her own superior attractions won mis-
heart P0key also said that she believed
that Ellen Gail had been influenced TO
make her statement by certain white
men. who were bent on her destruction.
She again solemniy protested her inno-
Cence Of the crime imputed to her.
When Judge n. 49, Flournoy, who is as
ISOLATED with Hon. George j.. Wise as
counsel for the condemned women. was
told OF this statement made by Ellen
GaH. and asked for his opinion as 10 its
bearing on the case, he would not dis
cuss the matter. saying that he and his
associate had agreed to make no dis
closures for publication until in their
Judgment. the proper time had arrived.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Aug. g.
Chief Jailer Satler again took Durrant
TO court in a buggy this morning. When
court was opened II was found that out
of fifty venircmen called. only eighteen
were present. Many asked to be ex-
cused but very few were allowed 10 20
by Judge Murphy. who Is anxious TO have
the actual trial commenced.
The morning passed without a new
name being added TO the list Of jurors
already secured. ard adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning. The at
tack made on Durrant while on his way
from court has led to stringent measures
for his protection. Chief Crowley sent
policemen 10 keep back the crowd IN the
corridors during Durrants passage
through them.
Their was rumOr to-day that
the man who attempted to assault Dur
rant was a relative OF Blanche Lamont.
who had sworn TO ayenge her death. but
the officers believe he was merely a
crank actuated by a desire for notorieiy.
Walter :. Brown. one OF the seven
jurors so far chosen TO try Durrant. was
the man who hung the jury on the
second trial Of NJ. ID. Howell for coun-
tcrfeiting. An effort will probably be
made TO have Brown withdrawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Aug 6.-The
shooting OF the colored boy Ernest Green
by Miss Flagler, daughter OF the Chief
Of Ordnance, l.. :. A.. Is not 10 be al
lowed 20 rest with the verdict OF the
coroner's jury generating Miss Flagier.
Assistant District Attorney Taggart is
quoted as saying that the case will be
brought before the grand jury which IS
now In recess until September.
Miss Flagler is In a private sanitarium
in Baltimore. in "A condition bordering
on nervous prOstratiOn. Her friends
say that as soon as her physical condition
Will permit. she will return 10 Washing
ton 20 answer any charge that may
be brought against her The statement
Of Juryman Dorsey that the main phrase
OiOgy Of the verdict was changed after
Il had been presented TO the coroner,
for the purpose OF shielding Miss Fiagler,
is denied by the coroner and Miss Flag
ler's counsel They say that the form
Of verdict as returned was incomplete,
and that IL WAS rewritten by the coroner
himself. so as 70 properly express the
intent Of the jury. and 10 the amended
form all assented. including Dorsey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

JACKSON. MISS, Aug. Sit is osti-
mated that there are 1000 strangers in
Jackson tonight, and that as many more
will come in the morning. TO attend the
Democratic State Convention. Hotels
and bOarding-hOuses have run out OF
rooms already. and cots and pallets in
their parlOrs and halls are in the highest
solicitation by the wOuld-be guests The
streets OF the usually quiet city have
assumed a regular Christmas or circus
day air. The candidates for all the
principal Offices have established head
quarters either at the hotels or ante-rOoms
in the state House, and are working ike
beavers
The city was never before in such .
stew as tonight. but all aspirants are
presenting their claims on high grounds,
so that no real hard feelings have been
epgendered. There Is some discussion rs
10 who will be made chairman OF the
convention, several names having been
suggested, but the most generally heard
is that Of eX-Congressmar Stockdale. OF
Pike. Hon. j. b. BOOt.e OF Sardis.
mo IS chairman Of the State Executive
Committee is on hand. and will call all
the delegates 10 order about noon to-mor-
row
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
lava Observation-Disclosures.

AfARSHALLTOWN. IOWA, Aug. g.
The Iowa Liberal League held State
meetings to-day, beginning at IL o'clock.
The League was organized 10 antagonize
prohibition. j. L. Siegfried. Of Daven-
port, presided. Speeches were made by
a number OF anii-prohibitoDists. IL
was determined TO work In a non-partisan
manner TO secure law permitting the
manufacture of liquors in Iowa. Manu-
featuring is now prohibited. although
such is legaiized.
The next meeting of the League will be
held IN Sioux City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

The committee appointed from the
Board Of Directors Of the Y. NJ. {. A,
consisting OF Messrs. John Morton. c.
W. Tanner. and y. $. Bennett, held its
first meeting last night at the Associa-
uon building They were busily en-
gagged for several hours in looking into
the financial matters of the Association,
and getting them IN shape for a report
10 the meeting Of citizens to be held
shortly. Some time was also spent in
looking over the recommendations OF APP
plicants for the position of General Sec
rotary. made vacant by The resignation OF
Mir; George r. Tibbitts but no action
was taken In the matter. and none Will be
for some time yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
Prince ferdinand's Religion

BERLIN, Aug. 6.-The Mayence Jour
nal publishes letter from the Duchess
Of Braganza. grandmother OF the wife OF
Prince Ferdinand, the ruler of Bulgaria.
denying that Prince Ferdinand. his wife.
or their son BOWS. will rcnOunce the
Catholic faith. 1t is added by the paper
that Prince Ferdinand has telegraphed 10
a Hungarian official at Budapest that
he will never abdicate.
The religion OF Bulgaria is that OF the
orthodox Greek Church. and one OF the
many things charged against the late
Stambuloff was that when Prince Ferdi-
nand was summoned To rule over the
Buigarians. he changed the Constitution
so that 1t would not be necessary for
the Prince or his wife, and heirs after
marriage to change their religion. This
proceeding exasperated the Bulgarians.
.eho believed that their ruler and tho i'm
mediate members Of his family should be
OF the orthodox faith.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
THE TIMEs-RICfMOND va WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1898

They had an elegant time. and several
hundred. dollars were placed TO the fund
OF the association from the proceeds or
the trip.
The high tides IN the afternoon and the
comfortable temperature OF the weather
mas svfnmfng pool very inviting. The
Recommendations are an Improvement over
those OF last season.
Monday evening. about o'clock. some
mischioyous bovs set fire to the dumpinss
with which the ravine AT Grace anu
Twenty-ninth streets has Deeh nleu. anu
in the nelghborhood. 4 hose from En-
CINE House. No. i. was finally attacned
TO a plug. and the fire soon extinguisned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
Against Husband and Sons.

Mrs. Mary Brideewatcr. who lives on
Twenty-sevcnth street. just beyond the
city limits. went before Justice Vincent
yesterday and swOre out warrants against
her husband. Robert Bridgcwater. and
his sons L. H. and T. l.. Bridgewatcr.
charging them with ill-trcatinr and
abusing her.
Thaddeus Jones lcolored) was before
Justice Thomas yesterday. for stealing a
lot of peaches from the orchard OF MIR
Aiphcus Childrey. lie was fined s. and
costs. ali amounting to Si06o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
Texas Silver Convention.

FORT WORTH. TEXAS. Aug. 6.-The
state Democratic free-silver convention
was called 10 order at noon About
1000 delegates were present when Hon.
A. COwlsey called for order. Hon. Bray
an T. Barry. OF Dallas. was made tenn
porary chairman. and Bryan Drew. OF
Kaufman. and W. :. Sergeant. OF Hunt.
were elected secretaries. The commit
tees were appointed on resolutions, per-
manent organization. and basis Of repre-
sentatiOn.
At the night session, resolutions were
passed declaring in favor Of the free
coinage of silver at the ratio Of IL 10 /,
independent Of International agreement.
and condemning the financial policy OF
the present Administration
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
A Present for General Phillips.

The staff of General a. l.. Phillips cali
ed on him last night and presented MIN
with a bridal present OF handsome Sc,
of silver knives ana FORKS Win pea''
handles
Major Evans. the chief OF STAFF. present
ed the token in a few wen-chosen WORDS
and General Phillips responded and as
sured them gracefully OF his apprecia-
ton.
Following are the members Of the stan
Major William NJ. Evans. Adjuiant; Ma
jor l.. r. Christian. Inspector; Major r.
Il. sutton. Quartermaster; Major Jonn
Cussons. Ordnance: Major Cyrus Bos-
sieux. Ccmmissary: Major VI. -. hoge'
NJ ID. Surgeon; Major ]. G. Hiden, -.
d.. Chaplain. d-Captains c. II. Epps
and 4. L. Lumsden. Aides
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
The Insurance War.

The Insurance agents OF Richmond are
further apart to-day thar they have been
for some time, lnc ii reports arc % he
believed. a severe rate war Is IN full
force.
The Southeast Tariff ASS Del lion repro
senlatives have very little to say. and the
non-boafd agents express al solu,e ndif-
ference 10 the situation, except 10 eX-
press pleasure at the wsuing poXsr of
the Southeast Tariff Association. The
movement 10 form a local board of IN
dcrwritcrs with a uniform tariff of rates.
has apparently failed OF accomplishment,
ara risks are being written at COMPETE
tive rats very advantageous To- the as
surcl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
YERsON.iL AND GENERiL.
Interesting Facts About kichmond's Siti
zens and other Matters.

Captain George w. Allen. Mrs, W. ;.
New York yesterday by the Old Do
min line
Rev. J. F. Cannon is stiH confined TO
his bed but his physician, DR.: George
Ben. Johnson. said he had no doubts OF
HIS recovery.
,,,,h mo, last night aud transacted rou-
tine bnsinsss. After the adjournment of
he committee a wel!-attended meeting OF
the club was held
Fifteen coaches were filled with happy
picnickers on the occasion OF the Hasker
and Narcuse Mutual Aid Association ex.
cuTsion Monday to Providence Forge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

The \. NJ. G. A. cycle Club met last
night la an upper room OF the Ass0cia-
ton building with quite large attend
ance President Honnng presided over
the meeting. and a good deal OF routine
business was transacted. Two new mem
bers were elected.
After the cares Of business had been
tanisbed from their minds, the boys
sat down to a long table loaded with ius-
cious watermelons. and two hours were
most delightfully."- spent In discussing these
delicacics. These meetings of the club
ere IN especial feature. and more Joviai
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
4 Successful Excursion.

The excursion given last night by Res
cue Council Jr. o. L. \. NJ, and the
Zines Rand. was In every KAY a success.
II carried down the river about go peo-
pie. The excellent music furnished by
the band added greatly to the pleasure
of the evening. The ladies Of the Council
very kindly aided in serving refresh
ments. and did all in their power to make
the excursion q success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

Contracts Awarded for Coal and Wood for
the CITY.

The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings met last night. and appropriated
500 to the improvement of Monroe
Park.
After reading the reports Of the jail
commissioners. and the communications OF
Judge Witt and DR.. Gordon as to the
unsafe condition Of the jail the commit
tee decided to meet al that institution
AT o'clock Friday evening. TO take steps
to have immediate repairs made.
Contracts for coal for the department
were awarded, as follows: Pocahontas
steam lump. TO :. II. Halves Il Co;
Cumberland coal and kindling- wood. 10
Warner, Moore x Co. anthracite coal and
long wood, TO Charles II. Page.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

An Important Meeting of the Committee.
The Cornerstone.

me stone.
A meeting of the jefferson Davis Monu-
mcnt Committee. appointed by the Grand
Camp of Confederate Veterans Of the
State Of Virginia at It's last meeting held
On Charlottesville met al Murphy's Hotel
last night There were present Captain
Henry Il. Jones. Of Williamsburg. Va.
Colonel II. g. Marshall. of Portsmouth,
Va. General Stth Boiling. of Petersburg,
Va. and Colonel G.. 7. Loehr. of this
} city
Mr. } TAYLOR Eilyson. president of The
! jefferson Davis Monument Association,
kwas also present and he talked at some
cneth 10 the committee. at the request Of
he chairman, Captain Jones.
! He gave a brief history of the organiza-
h1On of the Monum mt Association and
IS encouraging work Mr.. Ellyson stated
4 hat the association had $1,000 ID bank
% lbs credit. and he stated that the pro-
,Osal cost of the monument would be
sbout Sie8eDe RE further said that there
Vas "a large amount pledged, OF which a
xloriiou was already Ina the hands OF the
rariouS camps throughout the south ana
)weady TO Doe sent I'M at any time. The
Baommiitee considered this very ercOuraS-
nv, and they appeared much pleased
Win the proposed idea of Mr.. EllysOn Of
MsinE The cornerstone of the monument
mkt spring The best methods as 10
raising funds among the various camps
W. thoroughly discussed. II was de
"a 1eu That The members OF the committee
shfIld. as far as possible, make per
SO pa visits To- the various camps through
our the State and talk with the com
nSndcrs OF them as 70 the best way Of
raxing funds A number OF camps M
thct other southern States have been very
actNc. and have money in hama mat
thew have raised II was also decided as
fer hs possible that the question OF rails
ing funds should be agitated al once.
I-pon "a motion OF Colonel Marshall.
letter was drafted 10y the committee
whiAh will be sent by its chairman TO
ever, camp I'm the state. asking for early
concerted action on the part Of the camps
with the committee I'm regard 10 raising
funds The committee then adjourned
subf..t 10 the call Of its chairman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
The Georgia CcnlrlI's Offer Accepted.

SAVANNAH. GA, Aug 6..The stock
holders of the Augusta and Slvtanah
railread decided 10 day by a unan.iaons
vote 10 accept the offer Of the Georgia
tee Of < nsr cent. on capital stock. In
der old lease per cent was paid
There w,re represented s.7oe out Of II. 20
shares. 7. -. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
Levied ON the Auction-Hou>e

ON Monday Messrs Ellis & Seabright.
the Broad-street auctioneers. confessed
judgment IN the City Circuit Court IN
favor OF 4. y. Pollard In the sum OF
1895. Their stock OF goods was levied
upon. but Mr. j. u. Seabrigh; one OF
the partners. claimed that he was the
sole owner OF the property lie executed
a suspended and forthcoming bond. and
the goods We're turned over TO him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

and pleasant set Of gentlemen than the
Y. NJ. c. A. cycle Club would be hard
to find.
Next Friday evening the club VIII have
one OF their pleasant runs. rms time
1t won't be "milk-and PIC out
"vatermclon" run. delightful route
has been picked out. and many are cx-
pccted 10 90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
Confederate Rruninn

Much interest is being felt here in the
reunion Of Cofcderate veterans which is
10 be held az Gordonsviiie on the Sth
instant. Senator John w. Daniel will
deliver the Grafton on the occasion, q
biz military display will be the feature
OF the day and many prominent men Of
the Confederacy. among them General
Wade Hampton, are expected TO attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
0ratnricr ! ,opuIIsts.

FORT WORTH. TEXAS. Aug. 6.-The
second days session OF the Populists'
State convention was begun in torrent
of oratory. All the national leaders OF
the party are heard from. either person.
ally or by letter.
Judge Nugent seems to have small OPP
position for Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
Rro5f,I9IoN ron ems. FJsHER.
The Nan Who Used Autographed Checks
- Successfully.

Governor OFerrall yesterday issued a
reQuisition on Governor Brown, of Mary
land. for Charles Fisher alias d.
II. Clement. wanted here for forgery
Fisher is the man who forged the name
Of H. r. Crump * co. for $40. and mat
of Fred Sittcrdiug for a smaller amount.
RE secured the Telegraph checks OF
these parties TN both instances, and hy
this means disarmcd the suspicion OF TIC
bank officers that might have been other
wise aroused. IL Is yet a mystery now
Dee procured the checks.
lie is now on trial I'm Baltimore lor
Ike OF, noes. and is wanted IN several
other States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

has invited the West-End Gun Club. of
Richmond. and few other friends who
are fond OF the sport to an all-day picnic
and shoot, TO be given at Hanover C0u-t-
house on Thursday, the Sth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
THE GOLD RESEHrE.
Heavy Withdrawals OF the Yellow Meta
Anticipated.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Aug; 6-Treas-
ury officials look for withdrawal Of
about two and a half millions Of gold
this week. They have unofficial advices
70 the effect that the large cof-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
FIRE COMPANIES REPRESENTED.

LIMITED OF LoNboN' hN"i'D'
Esabs Us Branch, sl9Sn9h'
''of|H'A'
phedio AsstsU s@sitsi'
llest Scott Insurance institution
NORWICH ENGLAND
sheIl Assets
COMPANY OF HAhBUhu' "EhANi
Fsmbtshei Asas,s L. Branch sLS9l7o.
STATES FIRE lNSOhANoI Oo"iN'i'O ' 1890
atisneis ST.
FoRr
IrHosEES T.
THE SOMETIMES ALIrIlE LOWER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
AFTERNOON SESSION.

At O'Clock. the afternoon session be-
gan The report OF the Sunday-School
and Bible Board was adopted, after a
lengthy discussion. Those taking part
were Rev J. r.. Parker, DR.. .. i. fHppo,
of Roanoke. DR.. Will.ngham, Of Rich
mOnd. and Or. A. h. owens, Of Ports
mouth The session was closed with de-
votional exercises.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-08-10

Additional Local ON Fourth Page.
Dance tonight. o
The weather report for tomorrow says
fair and stationary.
Pease & Mays are unloading car of
freight at their warehouse.
The latest fad in Misses yachting caps
shown at A. NJ. Williams & Co.
Last years wheat is still being brought
into market. Several six-horse teams
hauling grain from Klickitat valley
came into The Dalles last evening.
Elder Miller will continue his dis
course on "The Jews in Prophecy at
the Calvary Baptist church, on Sunday
evening at Z: 80 p. m. All are cordially
welcomed.
The telephone outfit is past Smile,
where it camped last night. Work is
progressing very rapidly, and the clese
of the week will see Dufur and The
Dalles attached to the two ends of the
same wires.
The Regulator stopped on her way
this morning a short distance below the
ferry slip at Rockland and towed up to
town a wood scow that had been unable
from lack of wind to get further up the
river.
A dance will be given this evening in
the Baldwin opera house, under the
management of Messrs. VanBibber,
league and Hansen. The music will be
furnished by the Orchestra Union, SO
those who go will be sure of pleasant
time.
The Regulator carried thirty large
sacks of wool on her down-trip this
morning. Very little sacked wool has
gone from The Dalles this season, as
most of it has been put up in bales at
the warehouse and shipped in that more
convenient form. The balers have done
more work than in any previous season.
The house of George Watkins, on the
bluff, was sold today at sheriff's sale
The property has been advertised fol
some time, and several buyers were
present, anxio us to make the purchase
The bidding was quite spirited, and the
price was run up from the starting
point, 1920, to $1,000, which figure Geo
Brown offered on behalf of J. L. Kelly
The location is one of the most slightly
IN the city.
BlufOrd Douglas, who was brought
back from Walla Walla, to answer th'
charge of taking another mans horse
was arraigned before Justice Davis thi
morning. Owing to the absence of i'm
portant witnesses, the trial was post
poned till Monday. Some of the wit