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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
SETTLES THEIR CASE.
so slYs ONE OF THE FtsIoNiSi
PEyIrENT-iRY DIRECT0RS.
Efforts TO Reduce the Rate of Railroad AS
sessment In North Caroiina-foP-
ulists After Offices.

RALEIGH. y. c., July B.-Specidi'-
The nine Fusionists who were eiec'eu ~
the late Legislature directors Oh '"'
penitentiary. were to have met here To-
day. according to adjournment, put oniy
one came. and he says the decision OF the
Supreme Court. that where persons were
elected before the act creating the ONCE
Is ratified IS invalid. settles their case
and that he does not anticipate any fur
their contest.
Counsel Shaw, of the Seaooard AIT Line
to-day asked the Railway Commission TO
reduce the rate OF assessment on all the
lines of that road in North Carolina.
TO GIT rHs oFfrcis.
4 very prominent Republican here says
that some OF the leading Populists and
Republicans have earnest aspirations Tor
the eubernatorial nomination. some OF
them are disposed to make any sacrifice
10 get control of the State Government.
This same Republican regards IL as sure
that fusion will continue, on basis or
division Ct the Offices. The Republicans
care much more for the offices than
they do for the financial question. Some
Of them are frank enough TO admit as
n'uch.
The hot weather. which has set In
again, is just what the crops need. Cot
ton has improved six points here since
June 10Th.
The belief is here that the Arlington
Legislative Committee Will never meet
again Both Populists and Republicans
re exerting themselves to prevent
meeting.
The silver advocates are seeking to
i.rouse enthusiasm in all sorts Of ways.
Up 10 this time they have shown but
small consideration for the col1 men.
Now tho silver Democrats are begin
ming 10 acknc vie dgc that the gold Demo
Gratis VIII be needed in the next cleo
ton.
THAT RAILROAD DEAL.
DESPITE the denials Of a deal or the
prospect of one. between the ;. A. J..
and Southern railways, something ap-
pears TO be going on. 1t is no secret
that the Southern wants the ) A. l..
The latter's officials continue 70 deny
the fact Of a deal. and say they cant
see how the news starts.
Raleigh will be represented at the meet
ing Of the Grand COmmandery knights
Tmplar. at Boston.
Delegates nave Eoi" 10 '"e p'PNi'N
Young Peoples Union convention. at
Baltimore. Some Of the Baptists have
not looked upon this union with much
favor.
The Agricultural Department Is sending
out blanks to its agents for reports on
the cotton and woollen mills In the state,
also. Of all the other industries. In
August this valuable information will be-
published. There are rs cOttOn-miiis
finished. or in course of construction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19

ASHEVILLE. y. c.. July B.-Consid-
Grafton OF the agreement occupied the
morning session OF the Southern Steam
ship and Railway Association. This after
noon. the members visited BiltmOre the
Vanderbilt mansion.
The meeting of the Southern Steamship
and Railway Association was given a
surprise by Commissioner Stahlman. who
in a speech declared himself not Il ran-
didatc for reelection. and said he would
rot accept the position under any cir
CumstanCes. Efforts have been made
10 induce the Commissioner 10 change
lis mind. as his re-ele 'tion was regarded
as a ccrtaU.ty. oUt be refused, and says
his decision IS unalterable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
4 Gold Shipment.

NEW YORK, July ls.-The steamship
Etruria. sailing for Europe Saturday. will
take out 10000 I'm gold, shipped by
Nesslag. Colgate and Co IL is reported
tina; W. II. Grossman and Bro. COM
mission merchants or this city. win ship
sl.Oc in gold by Saturdays European
steamers The fra is quite prominent In
the cofSe trade. A member OF the firm
said that the shipments had not been
definitely decided on. and that IL is mere
iy a question OF rates II bills can be
obtained on satisfactory terms the gold
Is not likely to 20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
srEyJyING "MosBr MEN,"
Arrangements Making for the Grand lie
union at Marshall, Va.

MARSHALL VA, July S-Special.-
Arrangements are making for the grand
reunion Of the surviving "Mosby men TO
The selection of this place. formerly
known as SALEM" is eminently proper.
All around here the men lived Then OH
duty-;hat Is. when not chasing lankees
zens to whom the most of them endeared
Themselves to a SURPRISING extent ana
IL was here that they were disbanded III
1865. on that conference.-the spring morn
ing. when every man present feil WoIsc
han if he were hearing his own death
warrant read Ia him, as the ColoheI
read that short. farewell address
Mosbv himself is expected, ana II Is
hoped that every surviving meinp'r OIL
ife old command will meet him here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
Charyrd With BigamY.

ASHENILLE. y. c.. July lS.-W. ".
Long. formerly OF Hughes, Ohio. was
arrested at skyland. this county to-day,
on a warrant charging him with bigamy
il is alleged that Long has wife in ohio.
and IL Is certain that he was married a
few years ago in skylanc
He gave bond In the sum OF 5000 for
his appearance for preliminary exam!-
nation on Saturday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19

A boating accident in which aA per-
sons lost their lives. occurred yesterday
evening on ormshy Broad near lai-
mouth. England. a. party had gone ont
for a pleasure sail and were caught in
a squali the boat no the time carrying
most of her canvas. She carsizod al-
most instantly and before She could he
reached all OF her occupants were drown
81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
O'CONNELL WINS A BIG sTfKE.
The Worlds Record for Six FurIoncs
Bcaten.

OAKLEY, OHIO. July B.-rhe feature
to-day was the Brewers Stake. value 10
the winner, 81 800. which proved TO be
the best six furlongs ever run. The big
geiding OConnell won II easily by a
length, in ll2 II. making a new worlds
record at the distance, over a regulation
mlle-track. Maid Marian and O'Connell
alternated in the lead. and made all the
running to the stretch. going the quarter
In % - and the half in AZ l-2. Here
Maid Marian began TO stop. and Caescran
challenged O'Conneil. but the latter shook
him of.
Track fast. weather very heavy, and
attendance large. Summaries:
First race-hve furlongs.-Penury ul3,
williams. TO u first. Ben Eder second.
Sherlock third. Time .l0l II.
Second race-one MILEAGE Cs3, w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19

Secretary. G. B. Fleet. Lynchburg. va;
Corresponding Secretary. j. L. Avis. Har-
rsonhurg. Va. Local Secretary. A. T.
g. Klor. Newport News. Va. Executive
Committec-T. a. Miller. DR.. a. W.
Easley. Candidates for vacancies In v.
i. AZ. X. Beckwith, W. II. craig, H.
X. Pink, Edgar Warficld, W. q. Bur
CESS.
The next Mace OF annual meeting is to
be decided upon by poll of the Asso-
ciation for choice between this place
and Hampton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19

Officers Elected for the Ensuing Year.
Next Place of Meeting.

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA. July lS.-
Special The closing day OF the four
feenth annual meeting OF the Virginia
pharmacists has been one of interest and
measure. The athletic sports. games. and
skin at target-shooting was pleasant di-
version and was greatly enjoyed.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are as follows: President. W. q. Bur
cess. OF Hampton. Va; FIRST Nice-fresi-
dent. DR.. II. W. cole' pahvlne' va. ;
second vice-Presdent; howaru Way
Dshsv Herndon. Va; Fourth Vice
Sr.sident Paul Msssie. Roanoke Va;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
yHr rIRruEN's CONTENTION.
\ Winchester Company Wins the Keel
Contest over the Bedford City Company.

HARRISONBURG. VA, July lS.-Spe-
cial.-Only two companies entered the reel
contest AT the Firemen's Convention here
to-day They were Bedford CITY, and
Friendship Fire Company, OF WINCHESTER.
The first prize Of $50 was Won by the
Winchester cOmpany-time, 40 seconds.
The Bedford city company failed to
make connection at the plug. This after
noon there was Il handsome parade by all
the companies Tonight bountiful ban
auct was spread. and the nremen healtl-
IL enjoyed it. All the visiting companies
will leave for home tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
RELIGION AND EDCcATIOy.
The Pan-Amerfcan Congress Now In ses-
sion In Toronto.

sion In Toronto.
TORONTO. July 1s.-The pan-Ansri-
can Congress OF Religion and Educ ition
was formally opened this afternoon AT
the Horticultural GARDENS pavilion
Numerous distinguished visitors nave ar
rived to participate i'm the programme.
and more arc expected DAILY. TIE At
tendance Of delegates at the ope"ihS
numbered nearly a thousand.
Mayor Warning KENNEDY gave cor
dial address oil welcome on behalf OF
the city al the opening meeting inns
afternoon.
Rev. DR.. Smms. formerly with ID; L'
Moody In Chicago. welcom III the dele
gates on behalf Of the Toronto MINIS
terial Association.
Rev. DR.. s. q. Smith. president or the
congress. in thanking the previous speak
ers for their words OF welcome, referred
TO the way I'm which the British am
American flags were interviewer IN deco
rations. and expressed the hope mat
not until the crack OF doom would the
two break asunder
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19

NORFOLK, VA, July Especial
General Manager w. Nj. Mason, OF the
North ponrtsmouth port Norfolk Elec-
trio Railway. has rendered to the ladies
engaged in raising fund TO build
hospital in Portsmouth, the entire net
proceeds Of the line for one day, and Of
fcrs TO carry 5000 passengers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
Woollrn Workers Wages Restored.

WOONSOCKET. r. l., July B.-Repre-
sentatives OF the woolen and worsted
concerns in this city to-day agreed 10
grant an advance in the wages OF those
reduced In 1880.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19

While repairs are being made 70 the
National Cemetery road IL VIII be closed,
by order of the War Department, from
Graham street 10 Chimborazo Park. 1t
Will be closed for FIVE or six days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
C,nnot Reduce the Force.

The Adjutant-General received tele-
gram last evening from Major Derby
shire, the cOmmandant or the military AZ
Iuns nburg Courthouse setting forth that
everything Is quiet there. and nothing
transpircd in court there yesterday pend
ing the arrival Of some important Wit
nesses. Major Derbyshire added that he
did not feel justified Ia reducing has
military force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19

After the grip. diphtheria, pneumonia.
scarlet-fever. typhoid-feyer. etc. HOOD
Sarsaparilla Is OF wonderful benefit IN
desired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-19
Don AL0Nz) SECOND.

LONDON. July lN-The selling plate Of
10l soycrcigns. for an ages, az New
Market to-day. was won by Primrose
knight, Dir. Dwyer's Don Alonzo running
second.
Primrose KNIGHT was bid mp 20 100
gu.ncas. az which figure he was bought
by lWycr
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-20
The MORNING APPEAL.

Published every morning, Monday
excepted by
S. P. DAVIS.
A daily newspaper devoted to general
news, political and Independent
affairs.
Ofiee-Second street opposite Capitol.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
One Year by mail .........-..Ss Ss 90
Six months ...... w
BY carrier 25 cts per week.
Entered in the Postoffice at Carson
City as seccnd class matter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-20
The NEWSPAPER LAW.

l. Allsubscribers who d , not
give express notice to the con-
trary are considered wishing
to continue their subscription.
9. If subscribers order the
diccontinuance Of their period
icals, the publisher may con-
tinue to send them until all
arrearages are paid.
3. If subscribers refuse or
neglect to take their period
icals from the Office to which
they are directed, they are
responsible until they have set
tied their bills aud ordered
them discontinued.
4 Subscribers moving to
other places wit"out informing
the publisher, and the papers
are sent to the former address,
they are held responsible.
5 The courts have decided
that refusing to take period
Gals from the Office, or remov-
ing and leaving them uncalled
for, is primafacie ie evidence OF
intended fraud.
II subscribers pay in ad-
vance they are bound to give
notice at the end Of the time
if they do not wish to continue
takiog it; otherwise the pub
Usher is authorized to send it,
and the subscriber w II be re-
sponsible until an express.
notice with all arrtarages, are
sent t, the publisher.
The latest postal laws are
such that newspaper publishers
can arrestany one for fraud
who takes a paper apd refuses
to pay for it. Under the law
the man who allows his sub
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-01-20

scription to run along some
time unpaid, and then or
ders the postmaster to mark
it ''refused" and have a postal
card sent notifyin the pub
Usher, leaves himself liable to
arrest and fine, the same ss for
theft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
STICIDE IN 4 FRIENDS FLAT.
HE ACT COMMITTED BY DRINKING CHLoRoFoRM

THE ACT COMMITTED BY DRINKING ChLOROFoiM
IIN1MENT-A WOMAN HELD AS A WITNESS.
William H. B. Smith thirty-four years old, OF
Forest Hill y. j.. and of No. 30 broadway inns
city was found yesterday morning UNCONSCIOUS III
a furnished fiat at No. 15s West Ffteenth-st. lie
was suffering from the effects Of drinking chioro-
form lniment probably with suicidal intent anu
a,ed no, long afterward Three bottles OF the I'M
rnent were on the table in the room where ne was
found a haf-ounce, an ounce ana '"o-ou"O7
bottle the contents of which had propdDiy pee"
emitted into two glasses. which also $1,000 on 'hr
,able bore the stamp o. three different druggists
A little of the stuff remained in one Of the glasses,
Charles Kerwan who keeps a saloon az NO. 20
West Twentieth-st, knew Smith. who went TO the
saloon on Friday and drank some WhisKey' hef-
wan asked why he had begun drinking AGAIN
Smith replied that he had had sood zeal o.
trouble and wanted TO brace himself up. lie ueh
went upstairs to see Mrs. Kerwan, whom he also
l,ner, The Kerwans had recently moved into their
Mace from No l5S West Ffteenth-st, ana they
s,ill retained the key Of the fiat smith borrowed
Z, and went 10 the fiat late Friday night. ABOUT
o,ciock Yesterday morning he told young woman
~ the Mace who later described herself AS Ahce
povce TWENTY-FIVE years old. Of No. sos Seventh
ave that he wanted something TO eat and she
went out 10 get 1t for him. Having procured n
sandwich and a bottle of beer at restaurant, she
returned TO the fat and, she SAYS, found smith
string in a chair unconscious Observing the bot
,lee on the table, the woman walked 10 her"ah
house and told him and Mrs Kerwan what had
happened All three went to the fiat taking with
.bem Dr. Elliot Of No. 1853 West Fourteenth-st.
The physician worked for some time over Smith
hut without success, and then an ambulance was
ern, n,nned which took the patient 10 the New
WORK Hospital. There Smith died fifteen minutes
d. nolineman who was called TO the fiat arrested
tho Rove woman on suspicion that she might nave
had some connection with Smiths death .
Smith had no money in his pockets. DanK
check on the Peoples Bank was found. as vel as
n Aat GOLD wedding ring and few Of his cards The
direct6ry gives his occupation a. collections.
Mrs Kcruan says that Smith was probably tenn
roraril, insane as he had shown disposition 10
he NANCY and unstrung since the placing OF his
father In An insane asylum where the latter died
~ povca woman taken 10 the JEFFERSON
Market Police Court and then 10 the Coroner
oeice where she was parOled witr;ess until
T. ,nnmnst which viii be he'd next TUESDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
THE FIRE TELEGR1PH SYSTEM

FURTHER HEARING or THE COMMISSIONERS ~
REGARD TO THE EXPERTS REPORT.
The Fire Commissioners yesterday continued the
hearing on the report Of the expert, Edward A. CAL
lahan. regarding the telegraph bureau. Among the
neople present were ex-Commlssi0ner Robbins Pres
llent stover and Captain Cross OF the Gamewel
conpauv: J. V T. Olcott who appeared for super
intendent Smith Frederick Pearce and Mr.. Whey,
of tho Standard Underground Cable Company.
NJ Patterson, ex-chairman OF the Fire Patrol
Committee testified that his house had been con-
nected with the Fire Department. wires for the
last twenty-five years. Hc had had no difficulty in
having successive Fire Boards renew the privilege.
John j. Carly. engineer Of the Metropolitan Te.e-
phone and Telegraph Company. then testified: lie adj
United that he hAl characterized, 10 MI Callahan
contract TOR hre-aarm subway work as one which
was drawn by an incompetent person or was drawn
in d way which made COLLISION easy lie SAID tnat
the Specifications entirely too vague In answer
Commissioner Sheffield he admitted that he hrst
saw the specifications In CaLahan's hand In the
office OF the Gamewell Company
There was slight tilt between Commits sioner
Ford and Mr.. Robbins over question asked by
the latter who remarked: Mr.. Ford is no judge OF
my duty" Mr. Ford retorted by saying, IF you
won't answer questions, you can't ask any
Frederick Pearce. "A MANUFACTURED oi electrical
goods was then called. H. cOrr0borated the state
ment made by Mr. Callahan In regird 10 CONVEX
saton with him. Then he explained the system OF
specia. alarm boxes In BUILDING. He said that the
system originated under superintendent Emerich.
OF the Postal Telegraph Company.
Superintendent Smith was asked To produce any
records OF special alarm boxes being allowed.
Adjournment was taken 10 Thursday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
4 NEW Cable COMPANY.
N AMERICAN PACIFIC LINE WHICH ITS PRO
JECTORs EXPECT WILL ATTRACT
LARGE BUSINESS.

\ meeting held Yesterday at the Office OF the
Central and South American Telegraph Company,
40. 81 Wal-st., for the purpose OF completing the
organization OF the Pacific Gable Company This
company will be Independent OF the Mexican and
Central and South American telegraph companies
In It's organization. bat they VIII nave relations
which will be mutually advantageous.
tn. proposed cable viii connect san Francisco
with The proposed American naval station at Pearl
River Harb1r. IN the Sandwich Islands Japan
China Australia and India. 1t Is understood that
the contract rela lions between the Western Union
Telegraph Company ana the English Atlantic cables
expressly provide that the Western Union Company
is free 20 use a Pacific cable route with the coun-
tries nance but aside from this fact. II is
serted IL VIII be IN the interest Of all the Atlantic
cables T. send their messages To the East via this
Pacific cable. az tt T. estimated that more than 80
uer cent OF the traffic il European Thus the estab
iIshrnent OF al American Pacific cable VIII atrac;
10 il A large traffic which is now diverted 10 other
lines.
tbs American company l. expected TO become
serious rival 10 the lines represented by Sir john
pender aud the proposed Canada and Australia
cable now being considered by the English Govern
msnt , IL.
Edmund /. Bayiies chairman. James \. Scrym-
ser was chairman OF the meeting. and James K.
Beard secre .ary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
ALDEEMEN 9FIER PROBING POUERS.
TAAlMANY's DESIRE TO INVESTIGATE CITY De

TAMMANY's DESIRE TO INVESTIGATE CITY DE-
PARTMENTs-wHAT THE PUBLIC THINKS.
Another effort is TO be made a the approaching
session OF the Legislature secure for the Board
OF Aldermen the power Of investigating the city
departments. \ BIN passed at Albany last sprine
failed to secure the approval % Mayor Strong. who
believed that the Commissioners o. Accounts could
do investigating work with better satisfaction
tlln committee OF the Aldermen. and the DiIi
d.d rot become a law. The evidences OF corrup-
ton ard OF undue influence o. Tammahy po-uc.ans
in some OF the departments under previous 3d-
m.nistrations which the Commissioners OF Ac-
counts have ULcarthed 70 iaT toward SUSTAINING
the Mayors Judgment In that regard
Some Of the Tammany Aldermen are particularly
anxious that the power o. INVESTIGATION may De
conferred upon them tins winter. Ihey want 10
rad" the city departments as al present oihcefed.
hoping be a Die to shake out something that may
be used 10 the detriment OF the Mayors admins
tration and at the same tine enable the Wlgwam-
O'Bren combine n secure some municipal
patronage Whether this fact will aid the advo-
Gates OF the bin N passing Il through the Legs
lature remains 10 be seen. Public sentiment in
New-York incl!nes TO the belief that for the pres
emf. AZ least the place OF Tammany is among the
investigated. and that IL Is rather soon 10 cothe
Wlgwam!tes with inqus.tor!al powers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
THE PRiAEcLOTH MARKET

Fall River. Mass. Dec. (SpeciaD.-The print cloth
market rules quiet. but enough trading was done
during this week to keep the wolf from the door
OF the factories. All but 1909 OF The 1900 pieces
sold odd goods. Some manufacturer. who was
anxious TO make trouble for others who were sell
ing and billing standard goods at the market value,
sold the 1000 pieces spoken Of at sixteenth Of
cent below the market. and the quotation now
stands az SIG for GiN6is The odds that are being
sod are bringing prices above this hgur. The state
ment. Production 2-0GJ pieces deliveries, BIoy0
stock hand. 10 oJ odds, 1909 Gix6 1900. sales,
$1,000. odds $4,000 Gix6 1900 spots. l7,cO. futures
$1,000 Sale, for weekly delivery In December 1885,
0u. January 5000. February. 400. March. BOO,
April. 1900. May 1900 Jure 1900. Market quiet.
Price. SIG cents for 6ix6is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
JOHN BRISBEN UALhER SUED.
GEORGE NJ. PoRTEOUs CLAIMS DAMAGES FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN PICTURES IN
THE COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE"

De Lancey Nico yesterday filed the papers in
sui; brought in the United States Circuit Court ny
George NJ. Porteous of Chicago. against John Bits
ben Walker Editor and proprietor OF The Cosmo-
oo!itan Magazine for alleged damages to the
amount of $50 900 on account of the publication OF
an article entitled identifying Criminals in the
November number OF the magazine. In the artc.e
appear reproductions OF twelve photographs OF Ny.
Porteous which he had taken six years ago MT
Porteous has been active in the Introduction IN thls
country Of the Berton system of identifying GRIM
nails which is used in Paris. ana he had me p4oto-
graphs Of himself in various DISCUSSES taken 10
show the impossiDility OF Disgusting man so that
ne could not be recognized by the Bertillon system
Mr. Porteous declares that the set or photoSraphs
REPRODUCED by the magazine We're loaned W!thou.
ais know ledge or by the superintendent or
4 prison in illinois. whom he had presented the
photographs and that ex-convct obtained them
by INSTRUMENTATION. In the published article the
: no statement TO the effect that the photographs
are those of d criminal but Mr.. Porteous declares
that the publication is likely 70 place MIN unaer
suspicion. He said yesterday that he ala moi pc
ieve that Mr. Walker, or any other person con
necied with the magazine. had any intention OF IN
jurlng him He also said that Mr. Walker mao *,
pressed d willingness TO publish an explanation III
The magazine. -, =, .,.,,n,. .ho~a
was good ground for damages in the publication