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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

B. b. Hotchkiss, r n. Harvis. Eva How
ard, Nesdamee George r. Hovey, @. q.
Jordan, deorgs r. King. Robert Locker
man, Misses Lxxsie a. Lyons. Louise y.
Meade. Mechanics Richard nsads. n. -
Meloney, Misses Fannie Mera. Minnie Nc
Mahon, Mabel HcBain. Mand Miller. Lucy
c. Pegram. Mr.. w. G. Preston. Misses
J. r. Read, Marion Ryland. jamie echoen.
Mary shelton. Sadie stearns. Mesdames
Charles stratus. C.. c. Scott. Horace slater,
Misa Annie TAfum. Mrs. DR.. w. ID.
Thomas. Misses sailis workman Emma
Withheld.
Tenori-Messrs. David J. Burr. Alexan-
der Cruickshanks. j. p. Daahicll. J. A.
Gilmore. Conway II. Gordon. Howard
Gordon, Henry Harrison. w. 8. Henning.
Reid Hobson, George r. Hovey. q. Jeter
Jones, q. C.. Jordan, +. w. Mahood, En-
NETT A. Meade. H. T. Meioney. e. d. +.
Myers, Jr.. Walter c. Mercer. J. v. L
McCreery. H. X. McCreery, George w.
McCreery. A. Motherhood. J. Scott Par
rish, r. II. Peple. g T. Puliiam, II. d.
Riddlck, Richard H. Smith. J. o. Sale,
Jr.. w. p. Stubbs. J. Wiley Tribbett'
John Tyler. c. w. Thomas. ID. T. Yam
cey.
Bassi-Messrs, Julien Binford, Jr.. ].
Harvie Blair, J. Writ Bowles, H. c. Bur-
nett. Jr., BENJAMIN Brockenbrough, r. w.
Cardwell, Ralph Clements. X. v. Farrar,
r. f. Gaines, James III. Harris. Jr.. II.
X. Harrison, Charles Hunter. Jr. J. G.
Hankins. Eugene Jones. L. p. Jones,
George u. Jordan. A. G. Lascelles. James
Lynch, Stanley Lyons. e. l.. Lindsay. E.
L. Morett, George H. Morris. H. r. Ma
guire. Fenton McBain, David McCaw.
B. w. Nunnally. r. T. PAUL. X. Bennett
Pace, Charles II. Read, Jr., w. J. Ready.
A. l.. RIbble. J. p. Roy, Anton Schatzel.
Arthus Scrivenor, G.. N. Skipwtth. A. Ia
vonderlehr. J. F. White, Thomas Whittet'
C, Frank Wood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
MORE TROUBLE AT NEW ORLEANS,
White 'LongshOremen Attack Ne
grOes-One of the Latter Shot.

NEW ORLEANS. La, May l6.-There
was trouble again this morning at Gretna
between white and colored 'longshoremen
and screwmen, and it demonstrated the
determination OF the whites who work
at Gretna aboard ship to keep the ne
sroes from working on ships that go
there for cargo.
At II O'Clock ten white men made their
appearance IN body Their movements
Indicated that they were looking Tor some
one They proceeded In the direction OF
the Morgan wharf, and met three negroes
and n white man, said 10 be the hrst mate
of the British ship Orion. The CROWD
stopped the four men. but what was slid
cannot be learned The four men started
10 run down the levee. and as they eM
80 several OF the white men ran away
in different directions. Nobody In Gretha
viii give he names Of any OF the men.
and everybody appeared disposed TO keep
all Information from the press. one ne
gro was shot through the leg. but the
others escaped. The wounded negro u
foreman of gangs, and IL named Smotn-
eys He lives on this side OF the river
His wound is not dangerous.
IL IL said that the trouble grew out OF
an a,tempt OF the agents Of the ship 70.
change the conditions under which the
work has been done. For some time
the gangs Of white and blacks have work.
ed separately. To-day the system %
working them together indiscriminatey
was begun by order OF the agents NO
work was done on the ship after the
trouble
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

This Excellent Organization Gives
q Most Delightful Concert.
The stonewall Brigade Band Of Staun-
ton gave one Of the most delightful and
artistic concerts at the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall last night ever
given in this city. The distinguished
corps of musicians are on their way to
Petersburg, where they will give con-
cert to-day.
Secretary Tibbltts realizing WHAT
pleasure II would be for the music-loving
people OF Richmond, communicated with
Mr. j. NJ. Brereton, the director OF the
band, and induced them to stop over In
this city and give the concert last night.
The costumes Of the band are beautiful
Every number on the excellent programme
was well rendered, and elected the most
spontaneous applause from the audience.
which, though not large, was thoroughly
appreclative. The selection from Trova-
tore was possibly the most pleasing num-
Der on the programme. and the Anvil
Chorus" and the famous "Misererp' were
received with tremendous applause.
The descriptive number, entitled, Mig
ger I'm the Barn-Yard," was a feature
introducing darkies dancing. clog and
shuttle: horses and donkeys were heard
In the stable: buzzing OF bees, steamboat
whistles. cows. cats. dogs, chickens, etc.
figured In a most artistically harmonious
manner.
The recitation by Miss Sallie Bright was
we'll given, and the young lady was the
recipient OF well-deserved applause.
Mr. Brereton. the leader Of the band.
was formerly leader OF the Blues Band OF
this city, and the splendid condition OF
the organization reflects great credit
upon the Richmonder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

which the National tencibIss. Of wash
inxton, ID. c.. now hold.
The weather was very cold today. and
the attendance did not exceed 1000. In
addition to the Memphis companies that
drilled, the Thurstou Rifles. OF Omaha,
also competed In class b. and their work,
under Captain schar6. was highly credi-
table.
Tomorrow will be the big day Of the
National Guard drills. The National
Fencibles will strive 70 secure the cham.
pionship OF the United States again, and
Captain Domer and his men are quite
confident The Sealey Rifles. Of Galveston.
viii also compete IN the same class. and
many are betting that they win win. The
Morton Cadets, also OF Washington, will
endeavor to take the championship them
selves. and II their work b as good as
that done by them heretofore. the
youngsters will not fan far srort OF
realizing their ambition. The Thurston
Rifles Will also drill in class A.
Saturday will be Confederate-Dny. and
several companies Of veterans will COM
pete for the prizes in the Hardee class
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
DAVID n. DENIES Ir.
says He Did Not Write . silver
Letter to Illinois.

Says He Did Not Write . silver
Letter to Illinois.
NEW YORK. May Ex-senator David
b. Hill, stopping at the Hotel Norman
die, was seen this morning by reporter
in regard to the publication In Chicago
paper Of the statement that Chairman
Hinrichsen had In his possession letter
from Senator Hill. which would be read
before the Democratic State Currency
Convention next month. The tenor on
the letter, Il was gaid, was strongly In
favor OF free silver. and the statement
was further made that 1t was believed
by those In the knowing that 1t was In
tended by the New York statesman as
a bid for the support Of Illinois In the
Democratic National Convention OF 1895,
and that Hinrichsen had his eyes fixed
on second place.
Senator Hill said. at Is all mere politi-
cal gossip There Is not word OF truth
In it, / have no acquaintance with Hin
richsen, and / have written him no letter
whatever. 1t is only Identifying these
rumors to deny them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
Injunction Against Greenhut.

CHICAGO. May 16.-Receiver McNulta,
OF the whiskey Trust. this afternoon
filed In the United States Court bill
praying for an injunction restraining
Greenhut and others from disposing OF
the last million dollars worth Of bonds
issued by the trust. and for their return
to the Distilling and Cattle-Feeding Com
pany. The defendants In the bill are Jo-
seph B. Greenhut, Nelson Morris, William
". Hobart, Lewis O. Maddox. J. Walter
Freiburg. and julius Freiburg Che last
four named being residents Of CincinnatD.
and the Central Trust Company, Of New
York,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
A UNIVERSITY CONTEST.
'he virginia and North Carolina
Game at Greensboro. To-Morroxv

Came at Greensboro To-Morrovv.
CHAPEL HILL. n. c.. May 16.-(Spe-
ciai)-The baseball game between the
universities of Virginia and North Caro-
INA VIII take place in Greensboro. N.
N'' saturday. The contests between these
TWO institutions have become great south
ern athletic events, and arouse much in
terest. Special trains will be run 10
Greensboro, from many points. and II is
expected that almost as large crowd
VIII be present as witnessed the foot-b II
game In Richmond on last THANKSGIVING
Day. The excitement In this State Ia
nigh. and hundreds of Tar-Heels are going
10 root for the white and blue. Visitors
from Richmond can leave there at mid
night on Friday (to-morrow) and return
soon Sunday morning.
A NEW BATTERY.
According to the agreement between
the two institutions. no man will be played
In the game'Who has ever reas&~edWRney
for his s,rvices. This rule knockS out
Stephens and oldham the crack Carolina
battery. who defeated Virginia In Lynch
burg last May, as they played with Ashe-
vile last summer So Collier and Bailey
will form the battery. Collier will proba-
bly, be remembered as our right guard
On tUt IOOt-Dtll pIeNtn VINO Q1U gOOU
work in Richmond Thanksgiving Day. He
has nice curves, good control. uses his
head, and commands terrific speed, which
qualities kept the Lafayette and Lehigh
batters guessing. Bailey has been play
ing first base. and has only recently gone
behind the bat but Is developing so
rapidly that evsn Oldham, who has de-
lighted the Richmond bleacher1es with
his catching. is getting Jealous.
Gregory. who played left-end in Rich
mond last fall, has been moved from
second base b first. He continues in his
steadiness and sureness. and hits as hard
as ever. Slocum has changed from third
10 second, succeeding Gregory. Though
a mere boy and small in size. he is death
on any ball that comes between first
and second, and can cover as much
ground as any man twice his size.
Stanly, the celebrated short-stop, will
captain the team In the game. He played
on the football eleven. and
may be remembered as the man who was
sprinting away toward Virginia's goal
with the ball and slipped and fell, thereby
losing score He can cover a whole acre
Of territory, and bats with remarkable
sureness II is unexcelled at stealing
bases. and last spring. in the Yale game.
stole from first TO second while the ball
was In the pitchers hand.
OTHER PLAYERS.
johnson is now holding down third
base. He Is an old member of the Pan
tops nine. and his playing here has been
such as to reflect great credit on that
school. He is certain to field any ball
IN his neighborhood. and shoot IL across
he diamond most beautifully. The out
field will be chosen from the following
four: 4. Graham. W. Graham. McAlister
md Belden. They move about like pro-
'essionals. and are never known to drop
/ fly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
RUSSIA MOVES AGAINST ENGLAND
She VIII Build q Railway to Meet
Indian MaIcOntents.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 16.-As a re-
suit Of Lord Rosebery's policy and attitude
towards Russia the government has In
preparation several important projects.
1t is announced that Russia will not only
continue the TranscaspIan railway to
the Pamirs. but will also construct
railway to Duschk, Sarakhs, kabul, and
Peshawar, where 1t will join the great In
dian railway from Peshawar to Lahore
Delhi. and Calcutta. Already the Ministers
OF war. Finance, and Railways are pre-
paring calculations which. when the OBJ
iects are achieved. will put Russia In
position to throw large bodies OF troops
into the heart Of India. where she knows
she will find allies In the races that are
tired Of the English yoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

REDWOOD FALLS. MINI. May Ia
The Citizens Bank of Redwood Falls sus'
pended BUSINESS to-day. with assets Of
si35.00o. and liabilities Of $4,000. Thu
directors issued q notice that % per
cent. assessment on the stock made few
director, and that the stockholders out
side Of the directors had refused to pay
the. assessment. The amount paid In WA
insufficient to run the bank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
ADMIRAL MEADE's HAsTINEss.
How II Led to His Loss of n Trip
Abroad.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May 16.-Secre-
tary Herbert says that when Admiral
Meade's request for detachment from the
command of the North Atlantic squadron
was received last week. 1t was coupled
with a request to be retired June 10Th,
and for permission TO go abroad. The en-
tire request was promptly granted. When,
however, the interview with Admiral
Meade appeared in the newspapers and
the department had asked the Admiral
whether it was authorized. and had re-
ceived a non-commlttal reply. 1t was de-
cided Saturday that subsequent proceed
ings might render his presence in this
country necessary. and the permission ex-
tended to him to go abroad was revoked.
Beyond that nothing has been done to
date
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
THE MARINES VICTORIOUS.
They snatch "a Game from the Hill
Climbers.

LfNcHBuRG. VA. May 1s.--(Special.>-
Las; week Lynchburg took three straight
games from Portsmouth. To-day the
Marines returned here for another series
OF three games. They came with the
evident determination TO redeem them
selves. and right royal start they made
IN that direction. Mailman. the little
pitcher the Lynchourgs batted out Of the
box last week. was an enigma TO-DAY
and the Hill-climbers found /, a dificult
matter to hi him just little bit. only
I'VE scattering hits were made off his de.
livery, and he struck out twelve men
including Lynchburg's heaviest batters
Ortiz was In the box for Lynchburg. but
failed TO pitch mis- usually effective game.
Following is the score In detail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
ANOTHER HEAVY FROST.
Great Damage Done to Fruit In
Lower Michigan.

DETROIT, MICH. May 1s.-There was
another heavy frost throughout the west
ern portion Of Lower Michigan last
night. In Kent and Ottawa counties
early Strawberries and grapes are ruined
and other smaller fruits badly damaged.
Grand Traverse county reports all small
fruits wiped out. In Muskegon county
strawberries and cherries are badly dam
aged and 800 acres Of peppermint in Moor
land township are ruined. The fruit crop In
Genesee county is completely destroyed.
and Hillsdale county fruit Is badly dam
aged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

NEWARK, n. j., May l6.-This city II
aglow with decorations In honor Of the
semi-centennial anniversary Of the New
Jersey Historical Society and the visit
of ex-President Harrison a. the chief
guest Of the society. Five hundred In
vitations had been issued to the princi-
pal theologians. Statesmen, and 1urists
OF the State. and more than double that
number were In the Essex Lyceum.
Clinton street. at II O'Clock, when the re-
gular Understanding was opened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

The announcement Of the death OF
Judge B. w. Lacy. made exclusively In
yesterdays Dispatch. was received here
with profound sorrow. The fact that the
Judge had been considered slightly better
the last few days had given rise to the
hope that he might improve. The funeral
will take place from st. Peters church,
in New Kent, this morning at IL o'clock,
and many members Of the Richmond Bar
will attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
Introduction 81 sssplits.,,,

Split" IL term used In England Tor
q half-pint bottle. which h likely 70 pc
GENE Americanixed. because Apollinnrls
"spIits' are now being introduced here.
and bid fair 70 be 81 weli knoyn ana
popular on this side a. they arc n bns'
land.
The bottiing Of ApoIiluaris Watef n
half pipts or "splits'' u said % ~ due -
the Prince OF Wales. who expreeeed q
wish to receive the water n bo&tieo o.
this sise. Apolllnaris "sp,itg'' kARe eince
become . feature Ii The Lon1on ofNbo.sr'
New York Tribune. March 4 r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
En,o,ned Against u.,ns american

Judges Keith and Cardwell. OF the Su-
preme Court. have granted a temporary
injunction on the plea OF the American
Home Building and Loan Association. re-
strainIng the American Guarantee Build
ing and Loan Association. which was re-
Gently organized. with Mr.. c. w. Tanner
as president. from using the word
American In their title.
A similar application was recently
made to Judge Lamb. of the Chancery
Court, who. after hearing full argument.
on both sides. denied the injunction. The
Supreme Court judges will. OF course,
hear the case on Its merits before en-
tering final order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
Re.entence OF nuchanan,

SING SING. N. Y. May l6.-Warden
Sage, of Sing Sing prison. was last eve
ming served with papers for him to show
cause In Albany next Monday before the
Court Of Appeals why he should not pro-
duce DIR. X. W. Buchanan before that
court for resentence TO death in the cleo
trio chair. 1t Is held that this Is the
only court that now has Jurisdiction OF
the case Similar papers were served
on DIR. Buchanan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
sov,h.ru Lithowraph Company.

AUGUSTA. GA, May ls.-The Augusta
Lithograph Company was organized to-
night by electing the following officers:
President. Mr. w. +. Platt; Secretary.
and Treasurer, Mr.. Charles T.. Conn:
Manager. Mr.. w. f. Coreli. The Board
OF Directors Is composed OF solid business
men. The company's plant Is all ready
and fully equipped to do a fine line OF
Autograph work. They will begin ope-
rations NJ once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
ANOTHER BRIDGE-JuMPER.
..TorontO Red" Performs the Brodie
Act In Safety.

Act I'm Safety.
NEW YORK. May 16.-An unknown
man jumped from the Brooklyn bridge
between 40 and $50 o'clock this morn
ing. He was evidently uninjured He was
picked up by two companions in row.
boat and rowed over to the bulkhead In
front OF Marston's coal-yard, adjoining
the bridge on the Brooklyn side.
Later-The jumper was John Thomas
Tremaine alias Toronto Red" He
Jumped from the centre OF the bridge
shortly after $40 o'clock. landed In the
water. and after time was picked up
by a boat and taken to Marston's dock.
under the bridge, on the Brooklyn side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

BERLIN, May ls.-In the Reichstas to-
day, in presenting the second supplement
of the estimates, DIR. Won Boetticher. Min
lister of the Interior. declared that the
full depth of the Baltic-North sea canal
would be attained by July LIST Us
breadth. ne stated, exceeded that OF the
suez canal. Landslides might occur, he
said. but there was no ground for serious
apprehension. DR.. Won Boettichef's
statement ELECTED great applause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
The Jefferson Davl. Literary society

The regular meeting of the Jefferson
Davis Literary Society was held last eve
Ming and an interesting programme. con-
sisting Of readings by Messrs. II. Me-
Clowdy. J. II. Hartman. Jr.. II. II. Free
man, and c. L. Stuart, was carried out.
The question. "Should United States
Senators Be Elected BY the People?" was
argued by Mr.. B. Mercer Hartman, In the
affirmative, and Mr.. Claiborne. In the
negative, Mr.. Ed. Hin Courtney. OF
League, was present, and he argued the
question convincingly from the negative
side
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
treasury Gold Reserve.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May 16.-The
Treasury gold reserve was Increased to-
day by payments made by the Morgan
Belmont syndicate. the reserve standing
at Ss7. 04S, ia at the close Of business. This
Is a gain over yesterday of $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

MARION. KIT. May l&--John Hover
ton. charyed with criminally asuaulting
iS-year-old Anna Pierce near here. three
weeks ago. was arrested yeetenday IT
Metropolis and brought here He va
taken from the jail IN CEittenden county
last night b. mob. This morulqg ~
dead BODY was found hanging - the
cross-beam o. : siaughter.houss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
Pence in the East Assured.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 1.-THE
Japanese Legation has received brief
telegram which states that the compll-
cations With the European Powers have
been so adjusted as 10 leave no reason
to doubt that further conflict In the East
will be aYerted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

O4onwG ~ cCnS9e1S - - - - -
After 7:so p. n. Sunday. May 18th. ~
following changes Wilt be made In the run
nlng Of passenger-trains on the Cheee
peake and Ohio railway from Richmond:
The afternoon train for Norfolk VII
leave At 3:36 r. ~.
The local train hitherto leaving q -
A. ". will leave 1t l0:30 A ~, exceU
Sunday. and run 10 Ciifton Forge.
The Cincinnati Limited viii leASe =
so p. n.
me mornins train on the James-Iaiyea
Division viii leave at \. ~, daily.
The other trains win leave - - pfqe
Trains YIN asrivs = Riehiaena = ~
lows: Is. 4. ! 2. q ~.
from Norfolk. isae q = - - 2 Z
From Cincinnati. ~ 4 - - -
rsen c,ron y.rsA - = y. s.s'ss
Sunday. :.
S S:s. c sss:sss.; /: 8: I. :. ~, =,
6nv ti p ~ q 8. ~ 81 ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
Cadet. mt West Point.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May ls.--Cadets
TO the West Point Military Academy have
been appointed as follows: +. NJ. Viii
taker. Bell Buckle. Tenn; Albert Hinley,
Grove HILL Ala; George Pierson. Emory.
Tex; j. c. Minis, ST. George, S. c., with
C. /. Morgan. Of Summit, S. c., as alter
nate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May 6-Ad-
mirai John J. Amy died Ut his residence
In this city at SOS o'clock this morning,
after long illness. during the last three
weeks OF which he was combined to bed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-17
ORDER OF RAILWAY CONDUCTORS.
Next MeetinR-Plsce, Los Angeles
Condem mn ton Of n Bill.

Condemnation Of n biii.
ATLANTA. GA. May 16.-The Order OF
Railway Conductors have selected Los
Angeles, Cal, as the next place for hold
ing their convention. Denver. Dallas, and
Quebec made fights for II.
The convention has condemned the fell
low-servants' bill introduced In the Mis-
souri, Legislature.
l.. s. Coffin, of Iowa, president Of the
Home for Disabled Railroad Employees.
addressed the convention In regard to the
home.
Tonight the convention was rendered
a reception by the Railroad Young Mems
Christian Association here.