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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
rHE MEETING Ar ELKHORN.
5000 Miners -McBryde Failed
to Appear.

LyNCHBTrRG. VA. May IA special
from Elkhorn. w. Va. to the News says;
At keystone to-day fully three thou
sand miners met They were addressed by
l. W. Lawless. Of the Mine-N orkers'
Union: McRryde failed 10 appear ds *
pocted. He was reported poisoned at
hotel while on his way here. Nine iun-
ar.j now men entered the union at
keystone las, night Tomorrow "a spe-
ciai will carry the operators of this region
to Roanoke to confer with railroad Of
hclals. II is really strike against 'he
Norfolk and Western for better ship
ming rates. Opposition is developing
saainst the introduction of machines
into the mines. Guards are watching
the tunnels and ;restles on the road and
the tipples and drift-mouths on the WORKS
While there has been no violence ru-
rnors are ahoat that cause apprehension
There was much drinking IN The meet
ing at Keystone.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

80 600 Workingmen Assemble in Parlia-
ment square.

VIENNA. May Eighty thousand work
ingmen assembled i'm Parliament Square
al > O'Clock this afternoon and demanded
universal suffrage The shouting OF their
demands was almost deafening, but 9TH
crwise the vast crowd Was orderly. After
leaving the square, the crowd marched IN
procession through the streets
When the procession passed the Uni
vorsity. the students chCered for social
ism. and the worklngmen replied with
cheers for science. 4 fight occurred at
the gas works this forenoon. growing out
OF the attempts of the holiday makers 10
compel the employees IN the gas works 20
Quit work and join them. one man was
seriously hurt. Six Of the rlngleaders Of
the rioters were arrested. Other out
breaks occurred IN various parts Of the
city during the day. resulting tn a large
number OF arrests. but no one was Sc
rl0usly hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
- Louis viii he Represented

ST. LOUIS. May 1.-The Commercial
Club has decided to send delegates 10 the
sound-money convention, at Memphis. On
account Of the opposition manifested by
a majority OF the members OF the Mer-
chants Exchange. that organization will
not be represented at the convention.
Congressman Patterson. OF Tennessee,
is expected here soon 10 induce other
commercial bodies TO send delegates to
the convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
SERIOUS. rRouB1E EXPECTED.

Governor o. West Va Allows troops FROM
rhi. state 10 Pas. Through Ills Territory.
uARIESTON, w. VA, May limited
states Marshal 4. H. Carbon. who is here
attending United States Court to-day re-
coiycd a telegram asking for protection
I'm the Rluefeld coal region from strikers.
Governor McCorkle. Of West Virginia,
has been asked by the Governor OF Nir-
rinia to allow troops TO pass through
the state en- route 10 that part OF the
l'lat-Top coal field which lies IN Virginia.
Serious trouble is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

The Action OF the Special Judge In Refusing
Bail Reversed

LOUISVILLE. KY. May Upon tho
application Of Fulton Gordons attor-
neys, Police Judge Thompson this after
noon reversed the action Of Special Judge
Smith I'm refusing 10 release the slayer
Of his wife and Arch. Brown. on bail.
Judge Thompson fixed the bond al 1900
In each case which was promptly furnish
ed, and Gordon was released.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
Florlds's Quarantine Is On.

JACKSONVILLE, May 1.-Commenc-
ing to-day t'loridas quarantine reguia-
tions 90 into effect, and Will continue in
force until November 18th. At eight qua
rantine PORTS. that are under direct con-
troll Of the state Board OF Health. and at
Pensacola and Apachicola all vessels that
enter will be boarded by health officials
and viii have TO pass the inspection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
Hnke Of Drleans w lrse

MADRID. May IA dispatch from Sc
VILE HeraidO says.
'The condition of the Due 1)'Orleaus IS
much worse. His temperature Is slight
ly above l02. Dr. Recamler who Is
attending him. has telegraphed 10 friends
in Paris mat his patient has developed
symptoms Of pneumonia, and his condi-
tion is serious, though not alarming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

SOUTH WALESTER, I. T.. May l.
Willis Kelly. the Indian charged with
killing his wife at Lee. !. II. pleaded
guilty TO murder in the first degree yes
terday, and the jury returned verdict
Of acquittal. No reason IL known for
the remarkable verdict.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
Len NrM Ocran LInars.

BERLIN, May 1.-The German Marine
Department has contracted with the
North German Lloyds and Hamburg
American Steamship Companies for the
construction OF ten ocean liners. which
shall become armed auxiliary cruisers In
the event OF war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

LONDON, May IA dispatch from
Tien-Tsn 20 the Pall-Mall Gazette says:
Ii Hung Chang has started FOR Pekn
In obedience 10 the summons Of the En-
peror. lt is now regarded as probable
that the Emperor will ratify the treaty
Of peace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
The COAL MINERS STRIKE.
There are Now Over Ten thousand Ken
Out in The Flat Top Region.
A LARGE MEETING At ELK HORN.
Use Of Electrical MaChillS Causes Bitter
Feeling Among Operatives.
ALL PERFECTLY QUIET At POCAHONTAS

Tie Tie-Up is Complete. but tho Minors
There aro Quiet and We -Bohaved-Or-
Ennitor Iawloss is on the Spot and
Wieids Great Gnnucnce-shsrin
trocket Present With His Ten
Deputics-starllinE Deyo.-
opments May Occur,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
wEArHEK FOKECAST.

WASHINGTON, May For Virginia
and North Carolina: Fair In the western
pOrtiOn: showers I'm the eastern portion:
warmer IN eastern portion. northeas,er-
ly winds, becoming southeasterly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

WASHINGTON, May I.-Superintendent
Kimball. of the Life Saving Service, Is
informed that the schooner Henry
Parker. from New York = Norfolk, Va
came ashore last night four miles south
west OF smith Point. Va The crew OF
ak Was saved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

POCAHONTAS. VA. May i-spcciai,-
Everything is excessively quiet m this
rsglon. the only sign Of recent acti'.y
DHrg the grim ana silent miners hurry
ing from Che sccne or rcstic-sly moving
about from place TO place. The ue-up is
complete. but the miners are quiet ana
we'll behaved.
Organizer Lawloss. of the United Mine
Workers. is on tine field. and appears to
WELD great influence over the strikers
Tho only men at work in this section
ale he amployos Of Tho Southwest Viz
ginia Improvement Company and of the
Browning mines. and these. The strikers
say. Will be out before the end Of tine
week.
Sheriff John Crockett and ten deputies
OF .razcwcu county. are at pocahontas
guarding the plOI Ierty of the Norfolk and
Western and Southwest Virginia Improve
ment Comrauics Shipments of freight boy
the Norfolk and Western is almost sus-
pended
Miners are holding meetings all over the
Flat Top region tonight and startling
developments may be expected at any
time.
mo0DsHED rs FEARrD.
BLUEFIELD. ". VA, May Special
The strike ON the Norfolk ana western
railroad Of miners in the coal mines be-
gan to-day About ten thousand men
have gone out Meetings have been held
10 day at points along the line Of the
railroad and the action Is perfected
There is not a minc in operation in West
Virginia on the railroad.
The PocahOntas miners have not joined
tho strike, and they are determined 10 re-
sisf force. AT "a union meeting to-day al
keystone, committee was appointed
10 ask them 90 unite and in the event
OF refusal trouble is feared The Poca-
hontas men Will resist force, ana are
amply prepared with arms and ammun-
fi0n.
The matter is growing serious. and
bioodshed may occur at any moment.
Mcbride IS here from Ohio, and says
he has come 20 win. All shipments OF
coal are practically suspended, and bust
ness paralyzed. The railroad is being
guarded at all important points as the
strike IS practically against shipping
rates.
Tho miners are backed hy The operators
and trouble is certainly feared.
FLAr-roP MINERS ,Iaws
ROANOKE. VA. May Ia prominent
1rlat-Top operator was here to-nay. ana
in an Interview. said that there are not
rn,.r re- than ie.oe4 miners on "a strike ln tnat
region The five mines at work employ
rr am forces. and use electrical machinery,
which Is "a great labor sa'or
There is bitter feeling among tho min
srs because of the Introduction OF TINS
machinery The operator said that under
the present freight agreement they only
cot ~ cents per ton above the freight
nf NJ ID
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

Not Miner at Work Except Those En-.
plnved at Pocahontas

POCAHONTAs, VA. May Special
This morning dawnod bright and beauti-
fui here. and your correspondent started
on a tour OF the mines affected by the
.,rske of the miners In the Flat-TOp coal
Geld at the works Of the Mill Greek
coal and coke Company. At Coopers.
" Va. which is the nearest operation
20 pocahontas. the following notice, which
A. similar 10 those POSTED at all the mines
along the Elk-Horn and Simmons-Creek
branch OF the Norfolk and Wcctern rail-
way. was posted at the office Of the COM
many.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
THE SITUATION UNCHANGED.
Nicaragua Still Waiting for a Reply TO
Its Request Of Great Britain.
4 MONROE DOCTRINE" CIRCULAR
Issued by the stste Department WIN
View to Correcting a W ong Impression.
The New York As embly Crttzises
the Administration severely

WASHINGTON, May $50 iar as Is
known here there have been no new de-
ve,opments in the international compii-
cation in Nicaragua, and no official al
vices have reached here in regard 10 the
situation. beyond a dispatch received to-
dav bv tho State Department stating
that the Nicaragudn GoVcrrn cnt yester-
day sent a cablegram TO Senior Media,
the Salyadorean Minister at Lcndon' re-
questing him 10 lay before the British
Foreign Office the proposition advocated
by Nicaragua. that the sum Of money de-
manded as indemnity by Great Britain
will be paid by the Nicaragudn Govern
ment within fifteen days in London. pro-
vided the British troops are Withdrawn
from C0rinto.
Senior Media is asked 10 urge upon Lord
Kimberly the advisability OF such d settle
ment.
The Nicaraguan Minister. Senior Guz-
man, has received 10 ddyices to-day from
his government and so far as ne knows
there are no new phases TO the affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

A detail of ihe Howitzcrs assembled
az their armory last evening % get things
I'm readiness in case they should be or
dered 10 go 20 the seat Of the trouble
a. Pocahontas. AT midnight however.
me men left for their homes. and only
"A guaro remained for an emergency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
qur NorICr TOMINFRs.

."ro the miners and others employed by
the Mil creek coal and Coke Co; We re-
rrcf % say that on May list We shall bc
compelled to make a reduction IN wages.
we have suffered repeated reductions In
the selling price OF coal without calling
ON the miners for any reduction in wages,
ana for the past three months every ef-
fort has been made IN negotiating with
,ae railroad company 20 maintain the
prlcc. IL has been impossible to obtain
ron the receivers such freight rates as
20 hermit business al present wages. ana
we therefore ask your assistance
The following is the reduction from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
THE ADMINISTRATION DENOUNCED.

ALBANY, n. Y. May LIN the Assem-
bly, to-day, MIR. Ainsworth introduced the
following resolutions:
Whereas, the British Government has
recently by force and arms. invaded and
seized the territory and violated the ma
tiOnal sovereignty of the Republic OF
Nicaragua, upon preteNt arising out or
the alleged arrest and molestation of
subject OF the British crown, and
Whereas the subject matter of said
dispute has never been submitted 10 any
council OF arbitration for rectihcation or
adjustment, In conformity with the spirit
and usage OF the most advanced nations
in recent years. but has been arbitrarily
and imperfousy determined and decreed
By British authority alone; and
Whereas, the said British authorities
have by military and naval occupation OF
the soil OF said Republic. attempted 70
extort and coMrel the payment OF
money indemnity from said Republic,
and
whereas, such forcible interference by
European monarchy In the affairs and
authority OF a member OF the great sister
hood OF American republics is an open
and fragrant violation OF the Monroe doc
trine; now. therefore, be it
Resolved. By the Senate and Assembly
Of the State OF New York. That We 10
condemn and denCunCc the SUI
pineness dilatoriness. and lack
OF national and patriotic spirit
which has characterized the Administra-
tion at Washington. in dealing with this
complication; and
Resolved. That we regard as a betray-
al OF fundamental American principle
and neglect on the part OF the Chief FIX
ecutive and the head OF the Department
Of state, TO interTose resolutely and ef-
fectively against such forcible invasion
Of a sister r~)ublic, and against such In
fraction OF -ne principles and precept OF
the Monroe doctrine.
Resolved. That a copy OF these resolu-
tjons duly attesred, be forwarded 10
the President OF the United States. to the
secretary OF the Department OF State. and
to the TeQresentaIiYss "a Congress n2m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
Mr.. iiitts Condition.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., May 1.-Con-
gresham Hit. of Illinois, passed a bad
night, but his condition Is somewhat
improved this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
galt OF the Town Burned.

WARSAW, May Ia dispatch from
Ostrog says half OF the town OF Dubno.
in the government OF Volhynia. was de-
sIToyed bX ara
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Following was the range OF the Their
mometer az The Times office yester iay:
p NJ. 90: P. NJ. 81. midnight. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

fcrnor prices. Drivers. single. from N.67
10 Si.25; double. g. 20 s. 49, 800 to Sl.oo'
tra ack-ls yers. s23 10 S1.55. miners, en-
trance. from 90 10 IS cents, ROOMS anu
pillows from 70 10 80 cents, and draWlhs'
levelling. .-d loading IN proportion ne
other mif.s I'm the region developed INC
same state Of facts as 10 reduction' WIN
the exceptions OF the Grocer, Houston
Upland. and Pulaski mines where no
notice OF reduction Of wages vas pos'ea'
cH.HGrs or rAvOnITisN.
II was charged by some hat these com
psnies were shown favors from tho ran
road which was not enjoyed by otheT
companies I'm The same vein, and IL was
believed that the men employed mere
would not Join in the general strike out
fbe fever was communicated. and to-day
not a miner Is at work IN The entire nero
EXCEPT those employed at Pocahontas.
The ue-up is complete. many mines Deihg
already barred up. as II the operators
fully appreciated the gravity OF the sltu-
affon while the cNamplers look quleHy
about them. as If there was no harm 10
realize all-that had taken place III the
short space of tWenty-fOur hours MANY
OF the employees were colored men. aihons
the Eastern portion Of the ola state anu
many of these have already packed their
every passenger train is ovcrcrowded by
reason Of the exodus. The Hungarians
and Slavs also express their lack OF
appreciation Of the situation, and are
leaving in large numbers.
The Objectionable point Of q very great
majority are the mining regions Of the
Pennsylvania Though the situation Is
gloomy and serious up 10 the present
time there has moi been the slightest
disorder and Grand Organizer Lawless'
of the United Mine-W orkers. seems 10
have the situation thoroughly under MS
control, and will. IL Is said. do all ln
his power TO prevent violence.
QUIET AT rccAHoSTAs
AT Pocahontas, the men went TO work
this morning as usual and everything
has been quiet during the day
A consultation to-day between sner1
John Crockett. Of Tazewell county; Frank
Hm. superintendent OF the southwest
Virginia improvement Company. ana
Nick Maher. superintendent Of the ONO
extension OF the Norfolk and western
resulted in the Sheriff bringing ten depu-
ties to Pocahontas TO guard against pos
sible rioting. Miners meetings are De
ing held throughout the field to-nlsh''
and the morrow is looked forward 10
with great anxiety.
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AN OFFICER SHOT TO DEATH.
Lieutenant GonEal.s Executed because II o
Surrendered 10 the Insurgents

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondence.
HAVANA. May Lieutenant Nalentin
Calico Gonzales, Of the Government
army. was shot 10 death to-day. I'm ac-
cordance with the finding of court
martial. because of mis- having capitula-
ted To the insurgents at Ramon de la
Naguas, In the Guantanamo. district.
Gonzales was in command Of the fort
at Ramon de Ia iaguas. and surrendered
it 10 the enemy, after charge by the
latter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

the State OF New York. for presentation
20 said Congress at its next session.
The resolution was adopted by a vote
OF ~ to Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
A BIG REBEL VICTORY,


latter.
A BIG REBEL VICTORY,
KEY WEST FLA. May LIT is re-
ported here that a battle was fought yes
terday between the insurgents under
Gomez and the Spaniards. under Salcedo
The fight occurred near Guantanamo
Gomez had 1000 men and SalcedO 1000, /,
but the latter was defeated. with heavy
loss.
1t is also reported here that five Span
ism officers who were with Lieutenant
Calico when he was surprised by me
insurgents were shot at cabanas TINS
morning. Calico was shot at Santiago
few days ago.
THE INSURGENTS DEFEATED.
MADRID May 1.-The Imparciars Ha-
wanna correspondent says The Spanish
troops have defeated the insurgent force,
led by Maceo. killing thirty and wound
ing many more.
DYNAMITE AND POWDER FOR CUBA.
BALTIMORE. May 1.-The steamship
Gilmore. for Jamaica sailing yesterday
afternoon, took aboard large quantity
of dynamite cartridges and kegs of blast
iuQ powder While gliding down the bay
IA tug boat with her deck piled high with
the explosives, overlook the tuimore, ana
the kegs and boxes were transferred 10
the Cumore's hold. The consignment or
explosives consisted OF 900 Kegs Oh p9Wuel
which N is said Is 10 be used Tor blast
ing rocks in jamaica.
The amount Of explosives shipped from
here for Cuban and West indian ports
since the breaking out or the CUBAN reNo-
luton has been SUFFICIENT TO cause con-
siderable comment In shipping C.rcles.
About month ago the httle scnooner
James L. Franklin loaded II tons OF pow
der and dynamite, and landed IL sdicE
at Port Antonio, Jamaica -.
Last week the steamship Rydal water
sailed from here with dOVW pouuda or
powder and 10000 explosive caps Tor 81
JagO. Cuba. other vessels have TAKEN
smaller quantities TO Cuba ana Jaiila'1a'
LIEurFNANr HABRA WAS REBUKED
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Spanish
Minister. Seuor Depuy de Lone, refer
ring to the statement that Lieutenant
Harra. who comm anded the Conde de
Venadito. which fired upon the United
States merchantman Ailianca some weeks
ago. bad been sent 10 Havana and placed
on duty in the Office Of the commandant.
and that this designation was intended
to be a promotion, said:
promotions in our navy go by strict
seniority. TO detail an officer from sea
10 land duty means 10 lose an important
part Of his pay. / may say in passing
that. so far as this gentleman is con-
cerned, he has received from Madrid a
rebuke aud not a promotion.
THE Venadito is not II gunboat, as she
has usually been characterized. She IS
a second-class cruiser. "A sister ship OF
the Infanta Isabel. which was here at
The naval review .w0 years ago. owing
10 the temporary absence OF her COM
mander, Captain Van Defragata, Lieuten-
ant Harra was In command"
Consul General viii ans Arrives.
NEW YORK, May lon the steamer
Vigilsncia, which arrived this morning
from Havana. was Mr. Ramon o. VII
liams, consul general Of the United states
at Havana. When questioned at quaran-
tine this morning Mr.. Williams declined
10 say anything about cuban affairs.
He will stay two days AZ his homo. Brook
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
Consul-General Williams Arrives

NEW YORK May lon the steamer
Vigilsncia, which arrived this morning
from Havana. was Mr. Ramon .. VIII
liams, consul general of the United states
at Havana When questioned at quaran-
tine this morning Mr. Williams declined
10 say anything about cuban affairs.
He will stay two days AZ his homo, Brook
lyn, and then go to Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02

They know Of he Monroe doctrine.
and have some understanding Of what IL
is but they believe IL has been violated
and tramplcd on without knowing the
details. and are indignant at the mac
tion OF the Government. II the admins
tration had issued a plain statement set
ting forth the action grounds or the
Monroe doctrine. and showing how i'm
possible IL was for the United States TO
interfere where no colonization or con-
quest Of Nicaraguan territory was con-
tempiated, the people Of the country
would have seen why the iministratiOn
has adopted IT'S present course. Several
hundred requests have been ce1ei yed daily
it the State Department since the BRIT
ish landed at COrinto. asking for copies
or tho Monroe doctrine, and .t is said at
tho Department that the circular was
printed TO supply the demand.
LONDON, May 1.-The authorities Of
the Foreign Office and Admiralty say I'm
reply 10 questions on the subject that
the situation in Nicaragua Is absolutely
unchanged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
40 TROUBLE IL TENNESSEE.

KNOXVILLE. TENN, My 1.-The
riiners and operators OF the Jellico dis
trict have been in Session since Monday
discussing the wage schedule for the next
year. They have practically reached
an agreement. and the old scale viii be
adopted with only few slight changes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-02
A DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR.

In order to make better understood rs
position in the present trouble between
Great Britain and Nicaragua. the state
Department has had printed tor aistribu-
ton to aH persons interested In the bear
ing Of the Monroe doctrine on the atti-
tude Of the British i'm landing troops at
COrintO, a circular of convenient size,
containing the text OF the famous prin-
cple cnunciated by President Monroe.
There is nothing about the circular TO
indicate for what purpose it was issued,
and the words Department OF State,
Washington, ID. c." In the lower left
hand corner of the last page, serve alone
20 show its origin
The circular is headed Extracts from
the seventh annual message OF James
Monroe, President OF the United States,
dated December 2 lS23"
While the contents Of the circular can
hardly be defined as an official statement
of the policy being pursued I'm the Corin-
10 affair. 10 ~. nevertheless. issued with
view to correcting what the State De-
partment officials believe 10 be a pOpu-
lar nisconception Of the rights Of this
Government in relation TO the other
American republics obtained through the
annunciation and recognition Of the Mon
roe principle.