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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-05
HKATED ARG UhENTS.
Hearing In the Registration Law and Con-
s,itnt'onsl Convention Ca'os at Columbi".

COLUMBIA. S. c., May THE third
DAYS argument Of the registration law
ana constitutional convention cases was
beein this morning, the courtroom sun
being packed.
The FIRST speaker Of the day was Samp-
SON Pope. the defeated candidate for
Governor. lie spoke for something over
an hour. and iu his speech he was par
ticularlv severe on Governor Evans ana
those Who had gone into the conference
I'm which they had signed an agreement
TO maintain white supremacy. In Inc
course Of his speech he said:
eft is necessary 10 go 10 the American
Earle. / say here boldly that We can
get Justice anywhere else. Here' We come
and show that two citizens have been de-
prlved Of their rights"
Dr. Pope said he was working I'm a
grand and glorious cause the cause OF
liberty II the party in power wished 10
damn him for IL. let them proceed. HIS
speech was what may be termed in every
day American "a corker.' Jie leit INC
law points for the other attorneys en-
gagged I'm the case 10 handle.
He was followed by J. T.. J. Caldwell.
who made an argument severely arraign-
ing tho laws and the convention act. He
was particularly caustic IN his references
90 the scheme TO disfranchise negroes.
General Edward McCrady, father OF inc
registration law. at 1215 L. NJ. began his
argument on the jurisdiction of the court.
The argument is d powerful one. lie
maintains the entire proceeding Is po-
litical ono. and only state constitutional
questions are involved. lie was frequent
N interrupted, and some Of the passages
at arms were very lively. If not sensa-
tiOnai
All the arguments have now been closed
Jtdge Gon stated AT the conclusion of
the long hearing that he would render
his decision either Monday morning of
Tuesday, certainly, not later than Tues
day
General McCrady attacked l'r. Pope
during the afternoon. and the Doctor told
him he had gone far enough. Judge con
had so interfere to preserve order.
Judge Simonton Is 10 Doe here ON Mon
day. 80 having been arranged that the
iispensary case pending before him shall
be heard together with the case brought
before Judge Gof The two Judges viii
sir and hear the whole matter. 1t is
pretty generally thought now that the
state will lose IN the registration case.
As the case progresses the interest In
crcdscs.
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THE WASHINGTON ARCH
TIE MONUMENT DEDICATED WITH
IMPOSING CEREMONIES.
General Horace Porter. Governor Mortou'
Mayor strong and Other Ce'ebriiies
Take Part In the Eserche.

NEW YORK. May with bright sun
shine and blue skies. with grand parade
of citizen soldiers. with large crowds.
and I'm the presence Of distinguished
company. the Washington Arch was dedi-
Gated this afternoon. II was a gala day
IN the city. The stars and Stripes foatfd
from all the public buildings, and from
thousand OF private residences. fltth
avenue was lined with spectators who
cheerod the militia enthusiastically as
they escorted Governor Morton 10 the
arch.
When the Governor took his seat In the
grand stand the ceremonies began.
Bishop Potter opened the exercises With
an impressive Invocation. Then General
Horace Porter delivered an oration in his
usual mastery manner
At it's conclusion Henry 9. Marquand,
chairman of the Committee on trec-
tlon. made a brief speech. In the course
Of which he dwelt upon the Importance
Of the work from an educational as
well as patriotic standpoint. and added
that the contemplation OF this arch Will
lead many 10 study the character Of
Washington. who lives so profoundly In
our memory
Mr.. William r. Stewart treasurer Of
the Committee on Erection, then present
od Mayor Strong with the key of the
monument. who. in turn. delivered a short
address and presented the key 20 Presi-
dent King. Of the Park Department
This brought the exercises 20 a close.
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CARLIsLL'S Acceptance.
viii Attend the sound Money Convention
at Memphis.

MEMPHIS. TENN. May i.-Bosldes the
invitations that have been sent out by tho
sound-Money Convention promoters to
business and commercial organizations I'm
the South 20 send delegates. one was
sent 20 Secretary OF the Treasury Carlisle.
To-day the chairman OF the Committee
On Arrangement and Invitation received
the following reply.
Washington, May /. lS95.
w. T. Crawford. Chairman, etc, Menu
Dhis. Tenn.
My Dear Sir-NoUr favor communicating
am invitation from the Merchants EN-
change. The Cotton Exchange the Lumber
Exchange. the Manufacturers AssOCia-
ton. and the Young Men Blsincss Lea
que Of Mep,phis. 10 attend md address
a convention On May pa 20 Dee composed
Of DELEGATES chosen hy the ie0ple of the
% uthttu states who believe in the nccei-
sity of sound and stable currency anl
better banking facilities was received.
The importance OF the subjects 20 be con-
s.dorod at tho proposed convention JUS
unes the hope and belief that the people
in aH parts Of the south viii take adj
vantage OF the opportunity 10 he fully
represented I'm IT'S deliberations hy their
abiest and most trusted citizens. While
the whole country is deeply interested
in the pres ,rvati0n OF sound currency.
no part or 70 I'm my opinion will he more
injured than the South by the adoption
of "a deprecated and nuctuating standard
Of value. Relieving that temperate ami
intelligent discussion Of the subject is all
that will he required 10 procure correct
popular decision, ! accept your Kind i'm
vitation. and will endeavor TO contribute
my share towards the accomplishment
OF this result
Very truly yours,
q HApTTET D.
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BUcnlNlN 10 pr wEDNEsDAr.
II il Not Believed the Eiectrocut'on VII
be DELAYED Beyond That Date.

SING SING. May 4.-Warden Sage to-
duv. for the third time, sent out invita-
tions TO persons whom hc has selected 10
witness the execution OF Dr. Buchanan
Wednesday next The Warden also sent
am official notice 20 state electrician Da-
yis. requesting him to be on hand at
that time 20 take charge of tie electric
machinery
The warden said to-day that he did not
anticipate any further trouble, and that
n ere was every indication that the death
sentence would be carried out Wednesday.
buchanan. although continuing 10 show
wonderful nerve. is kept in "A state OF 9hN'
iety over the uncertainty Of his fate. He
does not receive any encouragement from
the Warden that the execution will be
further delayed. while. on the other hand,
his lawyers assure him that ne Will not
be nut TO death next Wednesday. No one
at the prison believes that Governor
Morton will further interfere IN the carry
ing out OF the law. Buchanan has not
made any preparations 10 meet death
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-05
In,orr.tinr French Christening.

WASHINGTON. May AT noon TO
day Louise Juliette Patenotfe. tho in
FAINT daughter of the French Ambassador
to the United states Mr. j. Palen0tre.
who about a year aso was married 10
Miss Elversou OF PhlladelI hia was
chr.stencd az the French Embassy, the
event being made quite notable 10y the
participalts. Archbishop Satolli, Apos-
tolir Delcgare to the United States per-
formed the ceremony. Cardinal Gibbons
was the godfather ana the gOdmother
Madame Patenotfc, who. however. tcing
absent in France. was represented as
proxy by Madame clement de Grand
phrev. wife Of the military attache. An
improvised altar was constructed In the
hay window OF the embassy. and was
beautifully decorated with roses and
other flowers After the ceremony the
distinguished company was entertained al
breakfast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-05

Applications ms Receiver Of the Bichm ond
and DanNIIla Granlnh bn Jnhge Gnn

COLUMBIA. $. g.. May 4-Three ap-
plications We're presented 20 Judge Con
to-day for orders hy Samuel spencer
as sole continuing receiver of the Rich
mond and Danvlle Railway Company.
through Leslie Ryan, his counsel, as fol'
lows
list. Asking the Court 10 approve the
receivers surrender OF the Asheville and
Spartanhurg railroad and the spartan
burg. Union and Columbia railroad 20
respective corpora lns as Cl January
!. lS9j. and 90 approve the Southern
Railway Company for the operation Of
said roads.
2d Asking leave 10 transfer 20 the
Southern Railway company and the \r-
Cinia Midland Railway Company certain
stock which belongs 20 said companies.
3d. PRAYING leave % sell certain claims
against the Ashevlle and Spartauhurg
and the Spartanburg. Union and Column
bla Railroad Companies tO q. II. Coster.
chairman OF the reorganization COM
mittee. for the sum Of SG.pOJ
judge GOn after carefully examining
the papers granted an order in each
application in accordance with the prayer
of The petition.
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ENGINEER COMMISSION
WILL START FROM NEW YORK FOR
NTCARAGUUA TO-DAY.
They Expect to Reach IT. Destination May
18th, and VIII Remain at Iesst
Two Months.

WASHINGTON. MAY 4.-Thc engineer
commission to examine he Nicaragua
Canal route has completed its inspection
Of the construction cOmpdny's plans ana
contracts in New York, and viii leave
that CITY tomorrow by train directly for
Mobile. whore they will embark on me
cruiser Montgomery and sail for Grey
town next Wednesday.
TIE COMMISSION COMPLETE.
Ia addition 20 the members Of the com
mission Colonel Ludlow, Of the army.
Commander Endlcott. OF the navy, ana
Alfred Noble. the civilian mer berthe
party has been increased by Assistant IN
ginecrs Davis. Wood, STANFORD, ana
Parke. who Will be needed 10 verify sur
vevs at certain points; also by Naval
S. recon Smith. who has been detailed
10 look after the health Of the party a
stcnographer. and a negro COOK 'iNh
Engineer Monocal. who Is the chiet en-
gineer of the Canal Company, ana MS
brother. a physician. familiar with MICA
ragua, will 90 on the Montgomery lhe
party on that vessel numbering Twelve
persons. The other two enGineers-Doh-
a'dson. employed by the commission anu
Bennett of the Canal company nave
gone 10 GreytOwn on tramp steamer
carrying with them the OUTFIT ana pro-
visions for the party.
WILL RESAIN TWO MoSTHs-
II is expected that the Montgomery VIII
land the commission at its destination
May 18th. and that at least two months
will be consumed I'm examining the u"
mile route Of the projected waterway.
The commission. however, goes prepared
for n thsee-months' stay. and Is IN hiue
hope Of returning 10 the United States
lrforo no middle Of August
Although the report Of the commission
IS not 10 be handed TO the President for
presentation 10 Congress before Novem-
her lst. Chairman Ludlow has arranged
10 maintain communication by tclegraphic
code with the State Department during
his absence, and the two ships stationed
AT each terminus Of the canal VIII ne
Informed as to the party's progress ire
Wently.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-05

President Cleveland scored by Judge NC
Crnu-l aud Ex-Congr~ssman Bryan.

Irnn-il aud Ex-Congr-ssman Bryan.
CHICAGO. ILL, May THE 'legdtr'
10 the Cook County Democratic 'onNeh-
ton. called for the purpose Of selecunS
952 delegates 10 ;Ae Springfield None
tary Convention, June 5th, were SLOW ili
assembling this morning. out OF -
ci Cscn, not more than q little over nan
Tat number were present when the meet
ing was called 20 order by Fran rs y
Peabody chairman Of ,he County Cen
irai Committee Judge samuel J.. Nc
Ccnrell WAS chosen .emp p5rdry vhal-
man. In his speech or accePtanc' p judge
Mcconnell severely criticised fresldoh'
Cleveland for not carrying out the
promises on which he was made fresi-
dent In regard to the ma lces. Mr.
Cleveland" said Judge Mcconnell mas
repudiated his party. to-day we repudiate
him. We stand here to-day pledged 10
the cause OF silver The policy Of Grover
Cleveland is not the policy Of the Demo-
cratic party" Every utt sran,e against Mr..
Cleveland was met with cheers. The
temporary Organization was made permA-
nent.
Ex-Congress1nan W. J. Bryan, OF Ne
hraska. then addressed the convention.
He received an enthusiastic reception as
he stepped cn the platform. Mr. Bryan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-05

Count Kalnoky. tho Imperial Prime Minis
ter. Tonders fits fesisnation.

VIENNA. May 4.-Count Kalnoky, the
fnTcrial Prime Minister rendered his
resignation to the Emperor Thursday
LONDON. May &. The central News
has received from us Vienna correspond
emit advices confirming the report that
Primo Minister Count kalnOky has ten
drrod his resignation. These advices de-
clare however, that 10 Is doubtful If Em-
peror Francis Joseph will permit Count
kalUo1y q retire.
VIENNA May The Government par
~ are greatly excited against Count
Kalnoky owing 10 The har-hncss OF the
reasons eissn in hie letter of resignation
for his action. hut they are not. at tho
same time. disposed 10 support Baron
Banny's Cabinet believing that the inn
policy NJ his speech in the dcnunciatiOn
Of Archbishop Aeliaf1is course will also
cause tho resignation Of the Hungarian
Premier
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RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY MAY 5 1895.

said ne came to bring greetings from the
Democrats OF Nebraska. who were hrst
TO raise the standard OF is TO !. lie was
not here, he said. 10 abuse Mr.. Glove
land. but he could not help protesting
against the Cleveland letter IN this morn
ings papers, which indicates that no man
has right TO hold Office In this country.
unless he bows 10 the head OF the ad-
ninistration. Ii was nonsense, continued
the speaker. To attempt TO read cut Of
The party men who differed with him
in opinion. Mr.. Eckels. the speaker said.
vas perfectly harmless. Froe-silver men
need not fear him.
"rboro Is no such thing as an honest
dollar" said Mr.. Bryan. There f. no
stable standard OF yaiue. The best We
can do is 10 find a metal which will come
as near 10 this as possible. The reason
/ call a gold dollar dishonest dollar
ard the organization that advocates such
q dollar a dishonest money league Is
because a gold dollar, II there were no
other. would constantly Increase in value.
making the debtor poorer and the credi-
tor richer all the time. Even If we de-
sired a single gold standard there is not
enough gold tn the world TO make all
the money"
"When Mr.. Cleveland writes a letter on
sound money the Almighty himself could
not tell what ne means by 81. There is
only one man I'm this country who has
had an equal opportunity with Andrew
Jackson the idol OF tho Democracy.
That man IS Grover Cleveland. Instead
Of standing up for the common people as
jackson did, Grover Cleveland has chosen
% represent the plutocracy Of this coun-
try Mr. Bryan thought the plank adopt
od by Illinois on the financial question
would ha tho one alonfDd lv the DcmO-
cracy I'm lS96."
The platform declaring in favor OF
the free and unlimited coinage of silver
at rs TO l. and against an International
agreement. was then adopted with but
few votes recorded against n. The con-
vention selected its delegates and adj
fouruel
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ST. CHARLES. ILL. May A wind
the walls OF the Lansre'n q " -ison
buildings which swas guued by fire
month ago. The wall fell ON the ossOod
building, Il stone structure, totally de-
moushlng 10 and killing AZ least tye per-
sors The following Is list OF the Killed.
Miss Tcllie Anderson, drcssmaker, iss.
Hattie j.. Church millineri joe InOmp-
son. Luke CagstOn, CHARLES johnson.
The injured
Mrs Churchs tcn-ycar-Oif son. Mss
Jordan. sister Of Mrs. Church. seriously
injured. man from Geneva, name un-
known.
rhe t-yo women killed We're in The Os-
good building when the vail felt lae
men were standing close % the wall OF
the Osgood building 90 escape the fury of
tie wind and Were crushed 20 death hy
the falling debris. IL Is bell wed nat tAc
body of one more man Is under the rIlhs.
Ie.tructhe Storm IN kansas
TOPEKA. KAN. May "A very heavy
storm swept over the city al Z o'clock
last night. and great damage was done.
number Of small houses ID the out
skirts were blown down and several
p.ople severely injured The residence
OF Patrick McGiniy was torn 90 pieces
and Mr. McGinty and his daughter were
both injured. Trees and small houses
we're destroyed tn considerable mum
bers.
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BUCKINGBAM MdITERS
Accident 10 Son Of Mr.. Gillian. Deaths
Among Negroes.

NEW STORE VA. May & Special \
few days ago Willie lee Gillian, oldest
SON of Mr. w T. Gillian. ~ % pis place.
met with am accident. which came near
proving "A very serious Attain llo hdd
two colts hnchcd 10 "a pillow, when they
hekcame uumaua4eahle and tried to run.
In ondeavoring 10 control them, Willie
in s0mc way was thrown between tne
colts and dragged some distance. fortu-
natelv. and almost miraculouly hc WIS
only slightly bruised, ana is now doing
well
Rey. o.. II. campbell. Of Farmvilic. pre-
siding olsr of this district spent day
or tWo with friends az this place this
week.
Mrs. T.. u. Jones. of this place has
just returned from visit 10 her daugh-
ter iu Cumberland
There have been many deaths amons
the negroes of This community recently.
Mr. George -. Saunders. OF Burkeyiiio.
is visiting his daughter Airs. a.. ). Hoop
er, of this place.
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TRE NEW GUNB0ATS.


ties Of fIlght-Draught Compos "a Hoats.
WASHINGTON. May Secretary Her
bert this morning decided 10 build two
varieties OF lisht-draught. composite gum
boats authorized hy the last Congress.
four TO he of the class with large sail
power ami single scrrws as recommend
ci by Chief Constructor llchhOrn ana
commodore Chadwick. and two ~ the
other class. wlib no sail. and twin screws.
AS recommended hv Engincer-in-'hief
Melville. and "a majority Of the consiruc-
tion board Six of these boats We're au-
thorizcl, not more than two 10 be built
hy any one ship-ynri Tho contract for
tho sc1-going f0rpolo-hoat was SIGNED by
Secretary Herbert ana President Macs
ter. of the Columbia Iron Works. Of
Bath. to-day The vessels are to be COM
pleied and delivered o. the government
within fifteen months
The following change, are reported
William ". Woodruff to ho pay nspec-
tor, with the rank of commander. VII
liam Is Van Eoypen. 90 he medical 81
rector. with the rank of captain. both
IN the navy These. also. are promotions.
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Over Hundred Victims Of the Iowa
IXrInnn


SIOUX CITY IOWA, May 1T IS
probable that moro than hundred people
were Killed hy tho cyclone that passed.
through SIOUX county from tfe southwest
10 tho northeast am hour before sunset
yesterday. Half "a score OF prosperous
little hamlets We're touched by the fly
ing storm. and hundreds OF farms were
laid waste. The territory devastated is as
rich and populous as any in Iowa, but
the storm mainly kept clear of the rail-
road tracks and telegraph lines. IL Will
be many hours before the extent Of the
ruin is known or a. fun list of the dead
can bee compiled.
The cyclone Was followed by a furious
wind ana rain storm. and telegraph lines
are down throughout the country. and mo
railroad tracks washed ont in many
places TIP to an early hour this morning
the fatalities in various towns were esq
timated as follows.
Sious Centre J0 dead. Perkins 90 dead,
Doom. i0 dead, Sibley, dead. 10 is feared
that returns from more remote points
and from farms iu the country viii double
the death list so intelligent estimate Of
the damage inflicted can he made but
IL will reach into the millions.
a curious feature of the cyclone was
Many deaths by lightning are reported.
Numerous victims have been found lodged
I'm trees. whore they had been hurled hy
the storm. and so seriously injured that
death is expected momentarily.
THE STORM MILE ~ WIDTH.
Yesterdays storm in this region orig
mated one mile northwest of lretcn. and
travelled northwest for thiriy-hve miles
10 was about a mile wiio, and swept
eyorythiue tn ifs path, which was about
nve miles northwest OF Maurice, three
miles northwest OF Sioux Cortro. aud four
miles northeast OF Hull Six schooihouses
we're blown 90 atoms and three teachers
hilea and many school chill lfel killed.
injured. AMI missing. Twenty seven farm
houses were demolished. and hundreds or
domestic animals killed.
fho storm jumped about forty miles
north. 90 Sihloy but the damage in that
vicinity ls lght The effects OF the storm
win not ho lasting AS the crops at this
season are not sufficiently advanced TO
be harmed appreeialiy.
S1OrN FALLS. $. D.. May This
morning shows shat the ltnags to prop
erty is much larger her, chan at first re-
ported. Besides the damage 20 tho car
Rage works. chain mOrtising works and
oatmeal mill half 4 dozen houses We're
carried away and wrecked. one house
was carried over the tops OF trees. across
the Sioux river and SAT down without ihe
Stoves being upset Trees fourteen inches
I'm diameter We're twisted off or torn up
by the roots Five persons were more or
less seriously hurt in this ciry. Several
other persons We're cur and bruised by
flying tmbcrs. SO fatalities are reported
in this section. The damage to property
will reach nearly It hundred thousand dol
lars.
Tho cyclone prCgtratcd the telegraph
wires 10 such am extent that it is impos-
sible 10 learn anything new from the
desOlatci district. None OF the rescue
ma 4rrfas have Wet r.rr--rl.T
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soHooSkH rHoM NORFOLK LOST
The william Smith with Cargo Il Coal
for Galveston stranded or Bahsmas.

NEW YORK. May 4.-rhe Ward Line
steamer Santiago brings from Nassau to-
day six distressed s.dnen forwarded hy
the United States Consul from that
place They are a mate and five seaW'u
Of the American schooner William Smith.
which was stranded on Gineerhroad
Ground. dangerous ref OF Bahamas.
thirty-thlce miles south OF Great Bahia
mas.
The schooner was on a voyage from
Norfolk. which place sh" left April 2d.
with cargo of coal for Galveston. Dur
ing the bad weather. April 18Th. sine
stranded and her crew took tO boat' and
proceeded 90 Great is9gcs. whence they
were transferred 10 Nassau. The schoou-
or and her cargo is a total loss but the
crew was saved with most of their ef-
itCt5.
Captain Donovan and his wife remained
at Nassau 10 close up some business
concerning the wrecked vessel and Will
sail for New York ON the next steamer
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him about $4,000 Of his partners money.
SAID to-day that Boyle has bought tNcn-
ty-hye $1,000 per cent bonds new IS
sue coupon, due 1925. numbers 9i3G 10
gico inclusive. with the funds stolen.
Mr.. Setter said that no steps would be
spared % secure the arrest OF Bowie,
and ne believed that ne would be very
shortly in custody. All the contracts
made by Boyle in behalf Of the firm had
been found correct. so FAR as heard from.
BOyles robbery seemed 10 have been
very sudden and remarkable one. He
simply withdrew $1,000 from the firm 3
TWO bank accounts on Thursday, pur-
chasing twenty-five $1,000 United States
coupon bonds with the money. paying
at the rate or 10 tor them. Then, with
the balance OF the money. he quietly abb
seconded So FAR as has been learned. he
dd not speculate. and had never Inn
properly taken any money before.
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WASHINGTON. May The Depart
mont of State to-day received r. cable
gram from Minister Terrell, at CONSTANT
nople. stating tfat the Sultan ot Turkey
had ISSUED am Trade. or decree. in favor
of Anatolia COLLEGE az Marsoyan, granting
certain privileges. and practically placing
tho college under the protection of tho
Porte. AnatOlia College rs a Christian
educational institute under American
auspices. and the recent outbreak asainst
Christians in Armenia was primarily III
rectod against ifs students and graduates.