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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
COMMITTEE AT WORK
The Democratic National Committee Organ
lies and Gets Into Shape for Work.
COCHRAN IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Addresses Large Audience Re.
plying to Bryan's spcech-NAr.
Bryan Goes Fishins-Hon. Rich.
ard II. Bland, at old Point, Says
,hat BryHn's Election is Certain.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-Chairman Jones
OF the National Democratic Committee
leaves for Chicago tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock. This was his last opportuni-
" TO confer with his associates and he
improved almost the entire day In that
work.
For several hours this afternoon he
was closeted with Senator Faulkner.
Reprs ssentatves McMillin and R!chaId-
son. of Tennessee; Committeeman John
son. OF Kansas; Mr.. Evan p. Howell of
Atlanta. who holds the proxy of his son
recently appointed as member of the
Campaign Committee; Senator Roach,
of North Dakota, and COMMITTEES e-man
Joseph Daniels. of North Carolina. The
plans OF the chairman, SO far as they
were necessary, were laid before these
gentlemen and the detairs worked out
They related chiefly to the work OF
the Washington branch of the national
HEADQUARTERS, from which office will be
transacted all the literary and newspa-
per work. the' Issuance of documents
and the Circulation Of printed matter of
all kinds. The subject was carefully
conside: ed in secret session, and at its
conclusion Chairman Jones announced
that Mr.. Clark Howell, being a newspa-
per man of exp rlence and ability, would
be in charge OF this work. Representa-
tive Richardson VIII be his assistant.
and Mr.. Mcmillan will edit and prepare
tthe campaign book for the National
Committee. Senator Jones was unable
to come 10 Il decision as 10 the personnel
OF his Executive Committee owing to
his failure to receive certain kilograms
and letters that were expected. He will
not. tn, refore, announce that commit
tee until after he reaches Chicago.
While the conference was in progress
Senator Mitchell. of Wisconsin. who un-
til recently was an advocate OF sound
money and supposed to be antagonistlc
to the Chicago ticket and platform,
called at headquarters and was invited
to the inner room.
While there the Senator gave verbal
assurance of his intention of going into
ths campaign and aiding in every way
possible the success OF the ticket his par
ty had placed In nomination.
The conference between Senator Jones
and Chairman Butler OF the Populst
committee. was not discuss very freely
at this meeting, 1t being understood that
the conference between the two challmen
was not of the most satisfactory charac-
ter. and they threw little light upon a
situation that appears be in need of
some illumination
While Mr.. Howell will be Nom!nally In
charge of the literary work of the Ma
tional Committee. the real ad of tina I
important branch will be Mr.. R!cha!d-
son. Mr.. Howell will come TO Washing
ton only occasionally and give his coun-
sci and advice, but Mr.. Richardson will
remain here and have charge of the
HEADQUARTERS for the National Commit
tee.
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FATHER MARTISEELI
Will Certainly Succeed Cardinal Sa.
toll ns papnI Delegate.

Washington, August 1S.-The reported
appointment OF Father Martinelli as
successor 10 Cardinal Satolli as Papal
Delegate to the United States, has been
confirmed by DIR. Rocker Secretary of
the Legation, who has just returned
from his vacation. He says there will
be no official notification Of the change
until the new delegate arrives and gives
the following rs the order of proceed
ure:
Father Martinelli on completing his
arrangements with his order VIII sail
for this country bearing credentials
from Cardinal Ledochowski. pyefcct of
the propaganda flde, to Cardinal Satolli
The Cardinal will then install the new
delegate in Office and explain all details
OF uncompleted business affairs. Ac-
cordinG TO our latest advices, Father
Martinelli. on August 23d. will be conse-
Grated Archbishop of Titular See, al
ways a preliminary step in sending a
diplomat OF his rank. He will sail from
Genoa about the first week of Sep,em-
Der. Cardinal Satolli expects to leave
America the early part of October"
In regard to his own position and, that
of Monsignor Sharretti. Auditor of the
LEGATION. DIR. Rocker says:
The term of appointment of Auditor
is for four years. Mg,. Sharretti's term
VIII not expire before February OF next
year. 1t is likely he will remain until
that time, but IL is also possible that
Father Martinelii msy bring an auditor
with him. The office of Secretary ha
no stated period of service but Is deter
mined by the Propaganda authorities
as they see fit"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
Mr.. B-yan Goes Fishing,

upper Red Hook. n. Y, Aug. 49,
Mr Brvan came to Upper Red Hook
FOR quiet. but he is somewhat dubious OF
the prospect. He will set to work com
DOSING his letter of acceptance without
delay. and will probably largely perfect
MS plans for the campaign while here.
Last night he wired the president OF
the League of Pennsylvania Democratic
Clubs that he would appear at their
convention on August &c instead OF on
the dates previously announced. An in
vitation from Toledo has also been re-
ceived and he will probably speak there
on his way home.
Mr.. BRYAN to-day decided to emuIate
the example of Messrs. Cleveland and
Harrison in the piscatorial field Spring
Lake. near Upper Red Hook, Is said to
swarm with bass and pickerel, and a
ishing party for the benefit of the
nominee went there this afternoon.
His sporting experience never EXTEND
ell farther than rabbit shooting, but the
visit to this quiet village. while It In
wolves much hard work, has brought
about desire to try his luck with the
rod. Tomorrow or next day Mr.. Bry-
an Will take trip across the Hudson to
the CatSkills.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
AMERICAN BAB ASSOCIATION
Session which Opens at Saratoga To,
day VIII he Largely Attended.

Saratoga. n. Y, Aug. 1S.-The nine
teenth annual meeting of the American
Bar Association which opens here to-
morrow Will in all proba bility be the
most successful of any ever held The
presence of Lord Russell, of England.
has awakened widespread interest and
many OF the distinguished men OF the
country will attend. 1t Is expected that
the attendance will be fully three times
as large as that of any previous year.
Lord Russell and party Will arrive
here at 6 o'clock, and go et once to the
United States Hotel, where they have
engaged cottages.
The debates on the various papers pre-
sented VIII be exceptionally interesting,
particularly those on International ar
bitration and on legal education"
large number of well known men
have signified their intention Of taking
part in these debates. A large number
OF law teachers Will be In atte2dance a,
the legal education sessions. All OF the
sessions will be held u Convention Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
DEATH ENDS THE RACE
The Royal Albert Yacht Regatta SummarIIy
Terminated by a Fatal Accident.
COLLISION BETWEEN TWO OF THE CRAFTS
Causes the Entire Grew Of One TO be
Thrown Into the Sen nd the Deaf IA
OF Baron Zedwitz-Many OF the
Crew were saved Only with the
Greatest DimcuIty.

London. Aug. 18.-The Royal Albert
Yacht regatta was continued at South
sea to-day over the forty-six mile
course sailed yesterday. The starters In
the big race were the Ailsa, Britannia,
Satanita and Meteor. The yacht race
for small raters started at ii
o'clock over the same course
as that sailed by the big yachts,
but only once round-twenty-thre
miles. The starters were the Saint,
Niagara. SAPPHIRE, Audrey, Penitent
and Isolde. The prize was ELS to the
winner.
While both races were in progress
the Meteor came into collision with the
20-rater Isolde. dismasting her and
throwing her crew into the sea. All of
the boats stopped Immediately and be-
gan the rescue of the Isoldes crew.
which was accomplished. The races
were then abandoned. The big yachts
had finished the first round of the
course and were just starting upon the
SECOND round when suddenly the boats
Of both classes seefed to have became
iammed together The Isolde, which
was sandwiched between two yachts of
the larger class, received a severe blow
from the Meteor.
The shock was heavy one, causing
the Isolde to careen. and as she did so
all on board were spilled into the sea.
Her owner Baron Won Zedtwitz, was
struck on the head by n block or piece
of broken mast He was unconscious
when he was taken out of the water
and in this condition he was hurriedly
conveyed on board n steam yacht to the
club house of the Royal Victoria Yacht
Club at Ryde, where he received every
possible medical attention.
1t Is understood that he did not regain
consciousness and that he died shortly
ar;er reaching the clubhouse. All of
the yachts and club houses at Spitbead
are flying flags at half mast in conse-
Guence OF the Baron's death.
The crew of the Isolde experienced
some narrow escapes. but fortunately
all of them were rescued. \ sailor be-
longing 10 the British gunboat Ant,
which was lying at anchor near the
scene Of the collision. rescued one of the
lsoldes men in a drowning condition.
He could not have survived thirty sec
ond's longer The accident cast gloom
over everything and the races were
abandoned for the day.
The Isolde was examined after being
towed to Portsmouth. and 1t Is found
that besides being dismasted and having
all of her gear swept from her deck, she
has large hole stove In her bow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
HE'S LOOKING FOR TROUBLE.
Encounter Between Members OF Prom.
mont Kentucky Families Probable.

Lexington. KY. Aug. 1s.-The famous
letter purporting to have been written
bV Mrs. j. Fletcher Johnston, OF this
city. to Governor Bradley. regarding the
aDpointment OF Mrs. Judge Cantrlll and
Mrs. >. a. Charles. as delegates to the
Tennessee Centennial. Is developing one
or the biggest sensations ever known In
Kentucky.
S. A. Charles. the husband of the
lady referred to In the letter to Gov
ernor Bradley as being of no more cul-
ture than chambermaid, Is pushing
the matter to a crisis.
He took Photographic copy of the
Governor Bradley letter and n letter
written by Mrs. Eugene Dunlap Potts
to newspaper office in this city and
showed them to the managing editor.
Mrs. Potts Is the society editor OF this
paDer and Mr. Charles expressed sur
nrise to the editor that he should en-
DloV Mrs. Potts after the editor had said
that the handwriting OF the Bradley
letter and of the one known to have
heen written by Mrs. Potts was the
same.
Judge George Denny. the recent Re-
publican nominee for Congress, who is
brother-in-law of Mrs. Potts, SAYS he
will not allow Mr.. Charles or any other
man to traduce any member of his
family. that there Is not a drop of cow
ardlv blood in the Denny anu Dunlap
veins. and he proposes to defend the
honor of his sister-in-Iaw. no matter
what the consequences may be.
He does not talk Of filing suit and in
dications point toward personal en-
counter between Mr.. Charles and Judge
Denny.
Both men are recognized as possess
ing the most daring courage and the
friends OF both apprehend q sanguinary
encounter.
Charles Is out of the city, which fact
doubtless prevented a tragedy. but he
will return some time tonight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
popuIis, National Committee.

Washington. August lS-The populis:
party. like the two old parties. will have
Washington and the branch in Chicago
This may be reversed. but the understand l.
Ing upon adjournment OF the rather in
formal meeting Of the Executive Commit
tee of the National Committee this after
noon was as stated.
The three members of the committee
who were here yesterday, Mcssrs Edge
ton Of Nebraska, secretary; Reed. OF
were joined this morninG bw Ssnotor N,a
]; r; Sovereign. of Arkansas, Master
c. F., Taylor. of Pennsylvania, who met
room at the Shoreham. They were in ses
separated for lunch Chairman Butler re-
taihed to the newspaper men what had
been done.
Press, Senator Butler said:
our meeting this morning was largely
upon any subject We did not care for
ono thing, to act in the absence of Mr. j.
w. Breidenthal. OF Kansas, whose pres
other two members OF the committee. Mir.
nj. c. Rankin, OF Indiana and John S.
Dore. OF California. will not be here. MIR.
Rankin. is treasurcs of the National Com
isittee. and as such HX-ofiic,o member Of
the Executive Committee. hut his presence
Is not essential. as his vote will not he
necessary to settle anything.
Nearly all of the session this morning
was spent In hearing reports of the sew
eral members. Ever since the ST. Louis
Convention. my time has been SO taken
up with anairs In my own State that I
have given attention only to such national
matters as demanded instant action
Therefore. desired before entering for
inally upon tn transaction of business to
learn what my associates cocld tell me or
the condition of things in their respective
territories. | may say, without going into
dotails, that the reports were far more
satisfactory than | had reason to look for
Mr. Dore, the California member, has sent
a written report of the condition In his
which shows that things are all right
there, California is absolutely sure for
the silver candidates. And the same is
true OF other States In the far West
NO action was taken upon the location
OF headquarters. although 1t was discuss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
Smallpox Scare Ended.

Washington. Aug. 1S.-The Navy De-
partment at the request of the Cover
nor OF Florida. some time ago. detailed
vessels to cruise in that vicinity. espec-
iallY the Montgomery. and assist in en-
forcing the State quarantine laws dur
ing the smallpox scare. The comman-
der of the Montgomery reports that
the scare is about over, and that vessels
are respecting the State laws, and sug-
eests that the Montgomery be relieved
from further quarantine duty. Assist
ant Secretary McAdoo to-day tele-
grabbed this to the Governor OF Florida.
and asked rim II he could not do with
out naval vessels. In case his reply Is
favorable. the Montgomery will be re-
lieved and assigned again to regular"
naval duty.
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delivered in the same ampitheatre last
Wednesday night.


Wednesday night
The arrangements for the meeting
were on a most elaborate and almost
perfect scale. and the trouble and tu-
mutt outside the Garden. which mark ed
the Bryan demonstration were entirely
lacking.
Instead of opening the two entrances
10 allow of the ingress of the auditors,
i've different doors were opened and
the people came in easily and without
undue crushing and crowdlng.
The platform, which was considerably
larger than that used last week, was
tastefully dressed In the national cclors.
On 1t beside Major John Byrnes, presl-
dent of the Democratic Honest Money
League. who called the meeting to order.
Hon. Perry Belmont, the permanent
chairman OF the meeting, and the Hon.
Bourke Cochran, the speaker of the
evening. were host of prominent DEM
ocrats OF national and local renown, and
a large number Of vice presidents of the
meeting.
Eighty-three hundred chairs had been
placed in the arena of the great auGito-
rum, swelling the seating capacity 10
about Is, 000
AT 1928 when Mr.. Cochran came In
eeverv seat was occupied. Major Byrne
Immediately advanced to the front of the
platform and when. at $3.50. order was re-
stored. he called the meeting to order I'm
a brief speech. He was heartily ap-
pIauded throughout. When he named
Hon. Perry Belmont as chairman tho
cheering was renewed.
Bvrne and Belmont each made brief
addresses.
Mr.. Belmont concluded his remarks
at S:45 and then introduced the speaker
of the evening, Hon. w Bourke Cock
ran. The vast auditorium was imme-
diately in an uproar and the ovation OF
the night was rendered the ex-Con-
greSSman.
MIR. Cochran at length secured order
and plunged at once into his subject
his reply to Mr.. Bryan's speech. He
held his audience from the first speak
ing In his clear. resonant voice, which
reached every one of his auditors.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
MAY raAvE aERs PULLED.
Rurnor that stio Pavilion Bur ana
Gninbifns Saloon Were Isnidca,

nhihDttHss SnIoon were Rpfdcd.
1t was rumored late last night that
the bar at Ocean View had been closed
on account of violations of the Sunday
law. Mr.. Kerr, OF the firm of Kerr g.
Ellis. was said to have the case in hand,
but owing to the lateness of the hour the
rumor could not be confirmed
The gambling paraphernalia was also
said TO have been seized.
The bar concerned is located in the pa
villion.
Receiver Smith and his attorney and
Rev. Mr.. Bennett were looking for q
confirmation Of the story this, morning
at 1:S0 o'cock.
Mr.. Kerr, when seen by Virginian
representative this morning. said lie
was unaware of his connection with the
case.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
a Woman storekeeper Murdered.

Montgomery, Ala. Aug. 1s-Shortly
after daylight this morning Kate Ca
banie. who kept general store in. the
southern suburbs of this city. was found
lying lust outside the back door choked
TO death. The woman was att!red in her
night clothing and 1t was evident that
she was aroused after going to bed last
night by her murderers. The woman
lived in room back of her store and
had no one living with her She did n
good business and had accumulated
considerable property. The room was
ransacked by the murderers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
ARGUMENT CONCLUDED
In Cut Race Case, ana the Court Has
Ii Under Advisement

Grecnvilc. s. c., Aug. lS.-The arpu-
ment in the railroad rate hearing case
was concluded this afternoon after an
all day argument. Judge Simonton at
The conclusion of the hearing asked for
the papers. and will take them to Flat
Rock. where he will prepare his opinion.
Ihere was no intimation through the
progress of the hearing as to whether
Judge Simonton would or would not an
nounce jurisdiction, and 1t Is upon this
alone that the issue fingers. Both sides
are claiming the victory,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
Critically Ifl.

Saratoga. n. Y. August 1s.-John F.
Chamberlain, Of Washington, is criti-
cally Ill at the Grand Union with
Bright's disease and other compl!cs-
tions. Ii was thought at various times
during the last fo.ty-eight hours tina.
ne could not live an hour, but he allied
each time. At II o'clock this morning
1t was stated that he was resting very
comfortably.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
Gold Reaerve-

Washington. Aug. 1s.-The Treasury
gold reserve to-day declined to S1O4, 1874. =
699 the days Withdrawals being sl55.-
100 At Philadelphia yesterday the
Treasury received $4,000 in gold There
was deposited at the assay office In
Helena. Mont. to-day $4,000 in gold
bullion from Alaska 1t will be coined
into eagles
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
GODD DEMOCRATS.
The Honest Money League Addressed
by BOurke Cochran.

Madison Square Garden. New York.
August 1S.-The mass meeting OF the
Democratic Honest Money League was
able auspices. The weather was all
that could be desired, clear and delight
fully cool. and thousands turned out
to near Hon. w. Bourke Cockran's reply
10 the speech OF William Jennings Bryan
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19

Some one has aptIy said that ITO
smell! of nothing is a mark of the truest
refinement" 1t is certain that while
perfumes are not countenanced to-day
no one objects to the subtle odor OF
violet or mignonette which is emitted
from the silken garments of my lady
who has innnmerable little sachet bags
sewn into the Innings of her gowns.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
embarrassment OF Rich es.

'In that newspaper we picked up on the
road, said Tired Thomas to Weary viii
lie, there was a piece which said that
You asaa Suppose thsts
SO. replied Weary Willie. ~ know from
experience" You don't say! When aid
once but 1t did not bring me happtness..,'' i
Tell me ABOUT 4. Ones whet, 7 Yves
tra,m2in. q I IN Iowa found a, silver dollar,
to place where could buy beer. + never
went TO lowe after fhat.f,-Ptttsblirg
Chronicle. IS 80 2
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
Miss Bodes's Funeral.

Hamilton. Mass, Aug. lit has been
decided to hold the funeral of Miss
Abagaif Dodge at 8 o'clock Thursday
afternoon next. The services will be
private.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19

Our entire stock At ma ~.
prices, to niake room for i'll q st3 81
it JOE hST3N SsfSaf9 A. 81
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Newest Discovers -Hfxt. ssgsfs: ss0
g,r IN n. y. d Hoon1s. Drnis. les afafe
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19
GOES EVERYWHERE

a gentleman who inserted q small
aHyerusement recently In The Vlr-
Slnian Tor AN experienced trucker or
market gardener writes the letter
printed on the other side. There is
something indescibably pathetic
about II, for 1t tells that there are
many who need work, but IL Is eio-
Virginian.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-19

Please. discontinue my ads III S,ostrs
paper. 1t has alreaey served nay fpur.
pose. have received aEEifca8s so3ib
from sufficient number ot triisfzs5S
whole county IL planted in truck "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-18

record of fifteen knots, which was not
equaled by any war vessel of any nation
for many years after. The French prompt
ly renamed her the "Rochambeau," and
we hear of her no more.
The "Dunderberg" was a new departure
in warships, about 260 feet long, IS feet
beam, and drawing only % feet of waterl
No sucA proportions were ventured upon
for a sea-going frigate in any nation up
to that date But from then to now Eng
land has tried to copy her, and when the
United States government, some ten or
twelve years ago, wanted to build an IRON
clad navy they went to England and
copied at second hand the Englishmanjs
copies of the 'Dunderberg.'' designed and
built for America by an American. -
Compare the figures above with the
famous white Squadron" The "Duhder-
berg was the first of the type, and only
a few days ago the honorable secretary,
Mr. Herbert, officially endorsed her coed
qualities by recommending more light 22
or % feet draught ships.
Aloha ViVarttas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-18
Ancient History.

Savannah, Dec. 17.-Editor Morning
News: The writer has noted In to-day's
issue of the Morning News me statement
Of the honorable Secretaryeof the Navy.
in regard to the battleship. Texas and
other matters -ffl
Without in the least controverting any
OF the facts therein stated, It may be Of
interest 10 the present generation to 70
back and look at the subject from an
earlier standpoint.
In 1866 the United States government
found itself with no use for a big navy.
the "billion dollar congress" was not then
completed; even the back salary grab
was In embryo But Mr.. w. II. Webb was
just completing, under a contract from
the general government, an iron-olad ship
OF war. MIR. Webb finished the vessel
and her trials were eminently satisfac-
tory. But he government had no need OF
her and permitted Mr.. Webb 10 reimburse
himself by selling her to France. She
was named the "Dunderberg," and under
that name he took her to France. the
first armored ship 10 cross the ocean.
making the passage Ia thirteen days "a
snort passage at that timc), and q sea