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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
SOUTHERN RAILWAY WAGES.
Mr.. DaIdwin's Schedule DecIinea-
GRIND Chiefs Called In.


WASHINGTON. ID. c.. February b.
The committee of employees Of the South
ern Railway Company, which has been
In session in Washington for nearly
week. has been unable to come TO an
agreement with the representatives OF the
railway company. The company, through
its third vlce-president. Mr.. Baldwin,
made a very full and frank statement
of the affairs of the company, ana snow
ed why IL was not advisable that there
should sbe a general Increase In wages
as demanded by the employees. since re.
ceiy,ng this statement the employees
committee has been In secret session,
and has finally concluded not to accept
the schedule proposed by Mr.. Baldwin.
and the grand chiefs OF the various train
mems brotherhoods have been summoned
10 this city TO assist, II possible. In al,
the difficulty. These gentlemen are ex-
pected to arrive here tonight.
Those into whose hands the matter now
passes are =. NJ Arthur, cleveiand, o.
Grand chief of the Brotherhood OF Loco.
motive Engineers; L. l.. Clark, Cedar
Rapids, Ia. Grand Chief OF the order oi
Railway Conductors; - WILKINSON,
Grand Chief of the Brotherhood OF Rail-
chief Of the brotherhood of Railway
Firemen.
Ii is not yet known certainly when the
grand chiefs will arrive. but they are ex>
pected tomorrow morning.
IL was learned to-day that Chief Arthur.
of the Brotht rhood Of Engineers, Is not in
Cleveland at present, and II Is not ex>
pected he will be able 10 attend the con
ference here. Chief Sargent. OF the fife-
men, was at his home, in Terre Haute.
Ind, when the committee notified him 10
come, and he is probably on his way now.
Chief Clark, of the Order of Railwas
Conductors, will have to come all the
way from Cedar Rapids. Ia. and viii
not arrive until some time tomorrow.
In the mean time nothing can be done
toward solving the knotty problem, ana
the members OF the committee are simply
waiting. II was stated to-day that Vice
President Baldwin had gone South. but
whether on business connected with the
present agitation concerning wages Is not
known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
M,LITIAMEN GOING SOUTH.
They are to Compete with Georgia
Nurksmen at Savannah.

Jersey CITY, n. j., February ia
marty of the National Guardsmen LETT
for Savannah this evening in special
car attached to the Florida express on
the Pennsylvania railroad. The party ~,
clIdes the State rifle team. which VIII
corApete with Georgias crack team on
Washington's Birthday. The southerners
were defeated by the New Jersey marks
men last September at sea Girt, az the
Interstate ride match. They want an,
other test OF mark smanship. and invited
the Jerseymen to pay them visit. Tne
invitation came from the Georgia nus
sars. OF Savannah, and members OF Gov
ernor Northen's stan. 49,.
The party will be met at Savannah py
the H,,ssars and will be put up, at the
De Soto Hotel. After the match they VIII
he entertained at the De Renne planta.
ton, one OF the largest plantations In
The party included Brigadier-Generai
Bird VI. Spencer. Colonies George e.
Pfeffer, III. j. Barrett, Leon Albeit, G.
A Sterling, Robert Adrian. and John !.
Van Cleef, OF Governor Werts's stan ;
Major ID. A. Curry and Lieutenant War.
rem OF the second Regiment. and Colonel
De Lancey q. Walker. OF the sixth Res'-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
SUICIDE OF WILLIAM CnOZIER.
1t Appears That the Victim Had
Been Guilty of Fraud.

BALTIMORE. MD. February 19.-The
suicide a few weeks ago OF William w.
Crozier prominent businessman Of this
city, was at the time generally attribu-
ted to temporary insanity. 1t developed
to-day that he had been guilty OF fraudu-
lent practices. and, II Is believed, commit
ted suicide rather than face disgrace.
Mr.. CroZier was the only surviving
member OF the firm of IL 8. Lanfar a.
Co, and a large dealer in canned goods
Throughout the winter he was a bull In
the market. and just previous TO MS
death stored thousands of cases, obtaining
warehouse receipts therefor. These re-
ceipts he hypothecated. receiving large
advances from banks. When $3.50 case,
OF goods. on storage in Browns Ware
house, were overhauled. II was discovered
that over 500 cases supposed TO contain
cove oysters were filled with tomatoes
and corn. The packer says he was in-
structed by Mr. Crozier to stencil the
cases as containing oysters. The loss
through the fraud will be about $1,000
Meantime the investigation is going on.
but the system OF lending money to fruit
and oyster-packers on goods In storage
has received severe shock. The banks
will not be able to recover their losses
from the estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20

Major Ginter Gives a Brilliant En-
tertainment to That Divine.

Last night the elegant home of Major
Lewis Ginter, No. 90i west Franklin
street. was the scene of one Of the most
magnificent small entertainments ever
given in the South The affair was the
dinner rendered by Major iinter In honor
of his friend, Rev. DR. Moses ID. Ho2e;
Rev. DIR. Hoge, Right Rev. a: Van de
Vyver, Rev. DR.. Hartley Carmichael. Rev
DR.. X. p. Kerr Rev. J. j. Gravatt, Gov
ernor Charles T. OFerrall. DR.. Hunter
Mcclure. Mr.. James Peasants Mr.. +.
Il. Scott. Mr.. John Dunlop. Mr.. Joseph
Bryan. DR. W. r. Palmer Mr.; Robert Il.
Brooke, Mr.. William Writ Henry, Mr.
Alex. Cameron, Colonel a. 5. Buford'
Major Lewis. Ginter, and Mr.. John Pope.
souvenir badge of silk. bearing the In
scripton "1Si5-February 10, 1885" Large
scarfs of silk bearing the same senti-
ment, and Indicating the period or Dr;
Hoges pastorate here, adorned either end
of the table.
pirate words proposed a toast to a, the
was given. The Major spoke Of his
long friendship for DIR. Hoge. They had
been friends ever since they we're young
men together.
Bishop Van de Vyver being called upon
made a very happy little speech, in which
he said he sympathized with Dr. Hoge
in his manifold labors as pastor:
to say. and he commented pleasantly
upon the fraternalism prevailing on the
occasion.
Mr. Joseph Bryan. Dr. Hartley Car
michael Governor O'Ferrall, and others
made short, but appropriate speeches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
THE COMING TRIALS.
MORGANFIELD AND sEARCEY WILL
DE ARRAIGNED TO-DAY.
Arrival Of the Judge, Prominent
Onicia1s, Attorneys, and witnesses
scarcey's Alleged Confession.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. February
Ia.-(Special.)-The fast-growing interest
In the Morganheld-Searcey train robbers
trial. which begins at Stafford Court
house. ten miles from Fredericksburg. to-
morrow. Is evidenced by the continued
arrivals of prominent men identified with
the case. Superintendents Dinsmore and
Herring. OF the Adams Express Company,
reached here this afternoon. With them
came brace of Baltimore attorneys.
who will assist In the prosecution. The
counsel fo- Morganfed have been In close
consultatio several times during the
day, and rumors Of the line of defence are
plentiful. Since the Incarceration of Scar
cey and Morganfeld in the Jail here all
the expenses incurred for guards, etc.
have been paid by the Adams Express
Company. Judge Ashton. in whose court
the case will be heard arrived here to-
day. When his presence became known
interviews with his Honor were thick
and fast, and as the Judge looks well and
hearty there is no reason to fear a post
poDement.
BOTH READY.
Both sides say they are ready to go
into the case. and a start will be made
from Fredericksburg at 9 A. NJ. Wednes-
day morning by the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad for
Brooke Station. Here the entire party
Will take whatever kind Of conveyances
are available and have a rough jostle over
a Stafford county road to the courthouse.
some four or five miles away. Every
precaution has been taken to Insure the
safe-keeping of the prisoners. They VIII
be closely guarded by posse of we'll
armed deputy sheriffs. sworn in for the
occasion. There has been nothing said as
yet Of any one appearing for Searcey.
WERE PROMISES MADE?
This would seem to indicate that he Is
relying solely on certain promises, which
II was said were mad him by the Adams
Express officials and the State authori-
ties. OF leniency In the prosecution II ne
would tell where the missing pouch conid
be found and who were his accompIccs'
Up TO this time these two men, Nor
garfield and Searcey. seem 10 have been
the sole actors in the crims, although the
train hands. from Captain Birdsong down,
have been heard to say more than once
since the night OF the robbery that there
were more than two engaged In II.
OTHERS MAY BE IN 1T.
Rurnor has II that Searceys confession
duplicates others. This paper has been
so closely guarded. however. that your
correspondent has never been able 10 get
a sight of 1t. 1t is thought that Searceys
confession has been materially added TO
since Morganheld's surrender 10 the Nir-
einia authorities.
Several witnesses for the Commonwealth
from Cincinnati will arrive here tonight.
When Morganfie.d and Ssarcey disem-
bark from the train Tomorrow morning
at Brooke station they will be within
three or four miles OF where the cele-
brated "hold-up' In which they were such
prominent performers took place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
Debate on Sale of LiquOr-EIectiOn
and County Government Btlis.

RALEIGH. n. c.. February l9.-(spe-
clal)-A great audience, mainly ladies,
filled the Senate galleries TO hear the de-
bate on the bill TO regulate the sale or
liquor. The bill requires that upon appii-
cation of one third of the voters in dis
trict an election shall be held, and If
majority say liquor shall be sold license
shall be issued. Two amendments were
adopted-one that druggists be excepted;
the other that majority of voters must
call for an election. \ motion TO taoie
the bill. resulted Ia tie vote, and the
presiding -oticer. in order to give ample
time for debate voted No. Interest in the
bill Is greaters than ever since to-days
debate.
The eection-law bill, as prepared by the
fusion caucus, passed its second reading
in the House by strict party vote, Demo-
Gratis voting against ii. They offered
amendments, one providing tor ballots
without device. but all were voted down.
ADOPTED.
The special caucus meeting of the
Fusionists to-day completed the county
government bill, and the joint fusion
caucus took 1t tonight and adopted IL.
One change made to-day which the eau
Gus agreed to is that the judges in the
districts, and not the Governor, shall ap-
point county boards of audit and finance.
Another change agreed to Is that in the
matter of boards county officers can
appeal from county commissioners to
Judges. The caucus also decided TO ap-
point an indefinite number o! magistrates.
OTHER PROCEEDINGS.
The chief new bills in the Legislature
CHI "a
against dogs; to regulate taxes of pro-
perty covered by fre-insurance; to allow
members of the Legislature TO hold other
Offices: to require bicycle-riders TO dis
mount when meeting vehicles.
The House tabled bills repeating the
charter OF the eastern band OF Cherokee.
Indians, and prohibiting county ofhcers
from holding Office more than two sue
cessive terms. The House I,ade special
orders OF bills TO make seveHyears' sepa-
ration of husband and wife additional
ground for divorce. and also TO create
Code commission.
Bills passed allowing pensions to
widows whose husbands have al any time
died of injuries or wounds received du-
ring the war.
WILL FIGHT IT.
The Democrats at their caucus last night
decided to fight the elect!on-law Dill
with all their might. They have assigned
speakers 10 look after this matter. OI
course. the bill will pass, unless the Popu-
lists take the back track and cut adrift
from the Republicans. Some OF the Popu-
lists are very sore and angry with their
Republican allies. and are ready for al
most anything. Some of them are ready.
or nearly so. for some sort OF Junction
Of forces with the Democrats, IL that
could be arranged.
a bulletin received by. the Agricultural
Department here gives notice that there
Is splenetic-fever in Cherokee, Clay. jack
son, Bacon. and Pennsylvania counties.
Ii is said that there are snow -driIts
forty feet deep in Cherokee county.
The school-book fight continues. 1t Is
said that report will be made this
week.
The per cent. interest bill was ratifed
to-day, and is now law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
FAIR WEATHER AND GOOD CARD.
They Attract a Large Attendance on
the Crescent-City Races.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, February l9-
Fair weather and a good card attracted
a great crowd to the sixty-second day
of the winter meeting. and the betting
talent was out in full force. Five favor
ties coming first past the post on Monday
was conducive to getting the money on
the favorites. and the first two and the
last race came their way to-day. Tom
Kelly was a heavily-backed ODDS on
favorite in the fourth race, ana was
beaten by two lengths by Kindora, a =,
toll Ahot. The track was muddy ana
heavy. ,, nh,
First race-four furlongs, selling-Bill
White Q0s. Leigh, to lW won, On NO
second. Lord Willowbrook third. Time
LIS l-2.
Second race-five ard half furlongs,-
ST. Pancras 100. McCue. eyenl won, l,ud-
low second, Ethel w. third. Time. In
Third race-seven furlongs, selling
Footrunner 005, l.. Scott, 70 y won
Bess McDuff second, Satellite third. Time
Fourth race-iive furlongs., selling-kin-
dora OO7. Costello, 3 to u won, Tom keliy
second. G. b. Cox third Time. ~ IL.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Bob Holman
n04 Nc('ue. to p won. Cooper second,
Joco third. Time, - Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
TIh ISSUING OF BONDs.
Secretary Carlisle to the senate on
the subject.

WASHINGTON. February BIN reply
To a resolution adopted by the Senate as
TO whether "it is necessary or desirable
that legislation should be had authorizing
the issuing OF bonds Treasury notes, or
other securities 10 rsalize moneys for the
purpose of paving current deficiencies In
the revenue" Secretary Carlisle to-day
sent 10 the Senata a statement showing
the available cash balance In the Treasury
yesterday to be. exclusive of the $50, l0l. IOi
gold reserve S99.S75.2S4
The : cretary is of the opinion that the
Treasury ought TO he permanently in
vested with authority 10 issue and sci
short-time bonds or other obligations OF
the government. for the purpose of rais-
ing money to meet such deficiencies in the
ordinary revenues a. may occur from time
10 time, but he does not think there is any
necessity at present for the exercise OF
such authority If il exist. 1t Is not
probable. he says. that such deficiencies
will occur during the remainder of the
current year as will exceed the available
balance on hand, and 1t Is estimated that
during the next fiscal year the receipts
will exceed the expenditures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
NORFOLK MAYNARD.
Provision for Clerk to Labor B0nrd
SAT- Down tpOU.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. February u
In the House to-day an amendment 10
the naval appropriation bill. offered by
Mr.. Tyler OemocraU, OF Virginia, was
agreed to, authorizing the Secretary oi
the Navy 10 exchange some ground be-
longing to the Norfolk navy-yard which
is detached from the main portion oil the
yard for piece OF land adjoining the
latter. A., o
vision for a clerk 10 the Board Of Labor
employed at the Norfolk navy-yard: and
asked what the necessity for the board
was. and why il should have a clerk.
MIR. Campbell Democrat. of New YORK,
said that il was a fraud on the govern
ment and should be done away with.
Mir. Tyler DemocraD, of Virginia gave
the duties of the board, and sald IL was
necessary for il to have clerk:
The item Tor the clerk Of the board was
stricken out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
uo,x to save Money and Health.

Most people have some trouble Win
their health which they would IKE cureo
~ a. could be done easily and cheapiy'
Dr Greene. Of IS west Fourteenth street
New York city. who Is the most success,
ful specialist in curing nervous anu
chronic diseases. makes the following
offer: He gives you the privilege OF con
sulting him, free OF charge. through h'S
great system Of letter correspondents.
Write him just how you feel ana wnas
symptoms trouble you. He VIII answer
your letter. explaining your case tnor,
oughly, telling just what ails you anu
how 70 get strong and well. He gives the
most careful attention 10 every ietter
and makes his explanations so clear tnat
you understand exactly what your COM
plant is. And for all this you pay no.
thing. You do not leave your home ana
have no doctors fee to pay. The Doctor
makes a speciality OF treating patients
through letter correspondence. and IL
having wonderful success. He Is the dis
covercr OF that celebrated medicine. Dr.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
II you write him At once you will doubt.
less be cured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
LIEUTENANT PECK KILLED.
The Victim of the Explosion OF q
HOtchkiss Gun.

SANDY HOOK. n. j., February i9.-
Fremont =. Peck. first lieutenant In the
Ordnance Corps. was almost Instantly
killed on the proving grounds here this
evening by the bursting OF the breech OF
Hotchkiss gun.
The test OF 47-l0-tnch Hotchkiss ra-
pid-hring gun was under way ana TWO
POUNDS with fixed ammunition. had been
successfully fired by Lieutenant Peck.
When the third round was, fired the
breech of the gun burst, and fragments
from IL struck Lieutenant Peck In the face
and back, causing injuries which resulted
In his death In a few minutes.
Sergeant John Thorpe was slightly IN
jured in the leg. but the others. among
whom were Captain Frank. Heath. the
commanding officer OF the proving
grounds, and Major Frank II. Hippss.
the president OF the Ordnance Board.
escaped unhurt. Many had narrow es-
capes from serious injury. however. as
fragments of the breech were sent In all
directions, and the breech-block., after
striking several distractions, landed about
a hundred yards away to the rear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
NEW roUR-pER-CExr. LOAN.
Prospectus Issued by the Morgan
VeImont Syndicate.


NEW YORK, February lo.--The Bel
nfos14- Morgan syndicate ISSUED the pros
pectus for the new 4 per cent. loan this
evening. The bonds are offered at liz IA.
with accrued interest from February lst.
or the purchase-price II IA will be pay
able on allotment, and the remaining
100 per cent. on or before March LIST.
or upon delivery OF the bonds as pro
vided. with interest at per cent. PEI
list viii be opened at 10 A. NJ. tomorrow,
and Will be closed without notice.
GOLD FOR THE BONDS.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. February 19.-
The United States Treasury reports tnat
up to and including February btn ene
account OF the recent sale or bonds 10
the Belmont Morgan syndicate s2o.fos,JyV'
and given In exchange Tor the same Ger
tifcates emitting the holders 10 sis.vS,-
402 in the bonds when ready for delivery.
The amount OF gold paid In represents
the principal and accrued interest. me Jne
bonds will bear date OF February 1. ieso;
and the interest from on tnsm fsaa tims INN De pau
PROSPECTUS IN LONDON.
LONDON. February 19.-N. NJ. Roths-
child * Sons and J. s. Morgan & GO.
have issued a prospectus Tor per Sen.'
loan of $62,3l7.500, both principal ana IN
ierest payable In the United States. One
half the value is reserved for issue in
the United States. The price Is t2H per
81. 600 bond The script will carry cou-
pom of g. shillings, payable august ~,
but thereafter the interest Will be payaple
quarterly At the price of issue the re-
turn to the investor would be g, 10 shil-
lirys. and pence. The lists close on OF
before Thursday. The bonds are quote1
tonight at 3 31-2 per cent. premium. Iners
is no doubt that the loan will be covered
several times.
PRESS COMMENT ON THE LOAN.
LONDON. February l9:-The Daily
news tomorrow will say that II is esu-
mated that 100000 or 100000 may be
taken off the market by the applications
for the United States bonds loan. tne
Financial News will say on the same
subject: ALLOWING for their redemption
i'm thirty years, the bonds VIII yield
trifie over 3 IA per cent. \ bond pear
ing this rate OF interest, backed by me
credit OF the United States. Is enuusd
to consideration. Notwithstanding me
awkward provision about payment In
coin our Interest therein Is not con-
fined to the fact that 1t Is opening an
Investment for idle funds at fair rate.
This country Is deeply concerned IN the
recovery of American trade and Industry.
While we send gold ostensibly Tor Inc
benefit OF the American Treasury, we
also have an eye on the main chance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
Cbesnpenl.c LtGht-House Abandoned

WASHINGTON. D. c.. February 10
BOARD states that the Old Plantation
iight-house, Maryland, near Cape Charles.
has been abandoned by its keeper. The
house Is canted by the ice. The lens mas
been broken out. 4 lighthouse tender
has been sent to the place. but 1t is not
believed she can reach the house for the
ice. officials in the Lighthouse Boarn
express fears that many casualties VIII
occur 10 lighthouses in the vicinity OF
Chesapeake. and Delaware bays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
MaPdi GPns.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. d. isS.
For the above occasion the southern
railway will sell tickets 10 New Orleans
and return at the rate OF one rrss-eiass
fare for the round trip. From Richmond.
s.s5O.) Tickets will be sold February ~
10 18th. inclusive. with final limit ntteen
days from date OF sale.
For further information Apply 70 p~S
senger Office, go east Main street,
JOHN ~. BEALL.
Travelling Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-20
DYING FROM TAKING MORPHINE.
DIR. Voss Takes Vial of Pills with
Suicidal Intent and IL sinking.

Dr. Harry s. Voss. practicing physi-
clan, whose ofice and residence Is at No
32l north Fourth street, lies there in
dying condition from an overdose or NOR
phine, self-admnistered while under the
influence of intoxcants.
DIR. yoss had been drinking for several
days. and yesterday morning spent several
hours with some companions IN
game OF CARDS in the bar-roorn or Wolfe
Miller, -. Cos pink Alley. About 1910
o clock he left the place and, in COM
pany with Oliver Jones. one of his COM
panlons OF the card-table, he went TO MS
Office. Here he was greeted by his little
5-year-old daughter. and after a few
minutes he went to table. picked up a
bottle containing about twenty grains OF
morphine, made into pills. and placed Il
TO his lips. His daughter and Jones both
prevent his swallowing the contents OF
the vial.
FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
After Dr. Voss had accomplished his
object he appeased the fears OF Jones
by telling him he had taken the stun for
lounge, and Jones took his departure.
At l:50 o'clock Doctress Voss. mother
OF the unfortunate man, entered the room,
but her son told her nothing that would
lead her to suspect tbat he had taken
poison. She went to Manchester, and did
not return until o'clock: Then her son
told her what he had taken, ana she AT
once sent for Or. George Ross. The ply
siclan responded promptly to. the sum
mons and at once administered antidotes:
He worked herocally on the patient until
O'Clock, when he left him, pronouncinS
him to be beyond all human aid.
A MORPHINE-EATER
The dying mans family said TO a Dis
patch man who called al the residence
that he was an habitual morphine-eater
and had once before taken an overdose
They denied that he then did so with
suicidal intent, but said they have, no
doubt that he intended suicide yesterday
DIR. Voss is 32 years of age. He was
married about ten years ago TO MISS
Christian. and they have only one chilc,
the little girl who was in her fatner>
office at the time he took the morphine.
He attended the Medical College OF Eit-
ginia for some time, but did not complies
his course. His mother, Doctress Isabella
p. Voss. is quite well known, having prac.
ticed her profession here for many years.
When a Dispatch man called at me
Voss residence at 1:30 o'clock this morn
ing the opium victim was sinking slowly.
and 1t was not expected that he would
live until morning.