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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
On the "inyiI Chorus. -

Editor OF the Times.
Sir,-ApropOs OF the present highly-re-
spectacle convocation OF the Sons and
Daughters. ETC." there lives In Clark
county. Va. a very bright and handsome
woman who one day invited a plain. com
nonsense neighbor 10 take a seat in the
carriage with her husband and herself.
on their hOmeward way.
During the ride her neighbor said:
"Mrs. r.. can you tell me how my cousin.
Mrs. ---. got to he one Of these daugh-
ters? Her grandfather and mine were
the same man. He was no soldier. though.
He never fired a gun during that war.
unless. maybe. ne a squirrel"
lie was a good blacksmith. and work
ed hard at his anvil. but how could his
granddaughter get in with these new
born aristocrats2'
obi she rung in on the anvil chorus. /"
was the witty reply. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
/ sr4NIAED DnnMs Us WEAK.
Lieutenant sobsai Critielses Our Coast
Dcfeuces.

Dcfeuces.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May lS.-Dlplo-
mats are engaging IN mild gossip over
tne action of Lieutenant Gutierrez so
,,~,t naval attache Of the Spanish Ie-
CATION. In writing an article LOT " 49,,
ish publicatou in regard 10 the "N''
no. of the coast defenccs OF the l ulleu
stars Comics Of the article nave p'e"
racnived here. and have been the sus
iect oil much comment
The HI Marcial. a Spanish newspaper
gives the following account Oi 4''V"'1''
ant Sobrars article.
..rhe weekly FOR Mary l1erra Noy
land and sea- publishes an artlcle ny
Lieutenant Gutierrez SObFal, naval az
tache OF Spain TO our lesauo" III N@an-
ington. upon the condition OF the co@9I
defences OF the United states. lie con-
siders the North American squadron re-
duced IN strength and numbers by rea-
son OF the fact that il has to guard four
thousand miles Of practically ueIeHceleSS
coast
The establishments for the construc-
ton OF guns. he says 'hayA not gwen a.
together satisfactory results.
referring 10 the lack Of detenceS OF
the coast. Lieutenant SObral says: 'bo5-
ton, New York. and San Francisco are
the only ports where any modern guns
are mounted. But neither in number nor
calibre can they completely defend those
pOpulOus cities. The guns ot modern
cruisers could completely reduce Boston.
EASY ACCESS To PHILADELPHIA.
III a squadron has difficulty in entering
New York harbor by way of Sandy
Hook IL can easily get IN by way Of
Long Island Sound. Access 10 ships IN
der construction an Philadelphia is easy.
IN confederation of these assertions
Lieutenant S0bral cites this declaration
OF General Miles: AS for defence Sa-
yannah has none. ola Qualifications. half
destroyed are located there. and these
arc valuelcss for defence. Mobile and
Galveston are in the same condition.
Nothing has been done at Portland. II
is said that We hav4 tOrpedoes, which Is
true. but they alone are not sufficient
Ships can approach near enough 10 cities
TO lombard them.
Lieutenant Sobral includes this state
ment from the same official. a snip
presents very small target. while a city
offers very large one. Artillery officers
recognize thar. although Boston IS de-
Tended ny mortars the city could be
hOmbarded with l0-inch guns IN suffi-
cient numbers
Referring 20 the lack or fortinca-
tions on the Pacific coast Lieutenant
SObrai speaks Of It's defenceless condi-
ton by citing the opinion OF Senator
Wilson. or Washington. who states that
England could take possession Of Puget
/ sound and the cOaline station built in
the straits Of San Juan del Fuca without
trouble"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
cor. -. ". JOHNSTON DYING.
The Twentieth of May Celebration an'
BicNcIc Contests.

CHARLOTTE. y. c.. May Especial.
At If o'clock tonight Colonel ". NJ.
Johnston. of this place, is not expected
10 live but a short while. lie has been
sinking fast for several hours. Colonel
Johnston is OF an old and honored fam
ily I'm North Carolina. lie was standing
by jefferson Davis side when the latter
read the telegram telling OF Lincoln s
death. Colonel Johnston says that Davis
face grew very sad. Colonel Johnston is
the father OF W. r. Johnston OF Rich
mOud.
The 20th Of May celebration here to-
morrow Will be a big occasion. Wheel
men viii compete fer the championship
of the South, ana many crack riders are
on the grounds.
4 small fire occurred here to-day, and
several bales OF cotton were consumed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
North CnrolInn colored srhnol.

WINSTON. y. c.. May ESPECIAL -
The commencement exercises OF Slater
Academy ana the State Normal School,
for both sexes Of the coIored race. open
cd auspiclously yesterday with a strong
sermon by Professor Norman. Of Shaw
University Raleigh The institution has
many warm friends and strong support
erS In the North ana In the South 1t
had $50 pupils this year. nom various
sections of North Carolina and Virginia.
II has six instructors. aud four depart
ments-Grammar School. Normal iu-
dustrial, aud Musical The annual musical
concert was given tonight. with success
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
ilr. Rayard'. CanllcacY.

The Richmond Times has candidate
for the presidency in the person Of
Thomas j.. Bayard. Of Delaware. now
American Ambassador 20 the Court Of
St. James Mr. Bayard Is thorough
Democrat, and stateman OF ability He
would come nearer to polling the fun
vote OF the South than any other sound
money Democrat. but some of his inlis-
Greet utterances In England might be
used greatly To- his disadvantage IN the
North and West. The South was almost
solid for Bayard in the convention that
first nominated Cleveland Roanoke
World
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20

The Norfolk and Western Pay Train
Strikes Vehicle.


WINSTON. y. c., May 19.-Special.-
The Winston Aldermen last night elected
Chairman Holten Of the Republican State
Executive Committee. City Attorney
MIR y. Glenn Williams. one OF Aadkin
countys popular young men. viii be
united in marriage early tomorrow morn
ing 10 Miss Margaret Hollingsworih, one
Of Mt Airy's accomplished daughters.
IL will be hoTe wedding
Judge Starbuck and others went 10
Mt Airy tonight 10 witness the nuptials.
Rev Robert +. Caldwell left here to-
night for Memphis. Tenn, TO attend the
PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly. which
opens there Thursday.
The Norfolk and Western pay train
yesterday ran into the buggy of Colonel
William Sheffield near Martinsyille, Va.
The Co'3neIs horse and buggy We're
badly injured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
Law and Equity Court.

IN the Law and Equity Court yesterday
the following suits were Instituted.
j. O. Jasper against the Mutual Guar
antce Building and Loan Association.
otto Meyer against Lizzie Meyer
Joseph BCrnlcchi against j. y. Caueoe.
The trial Of The SUIT Of b. b. smith
against the Ferfon NJ Ctallic Company was
until To-Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
Diaz's Merclful Decrae

PUEBLO. MEXICO. May lS.--lt Is an
nounced here that President Diaz has pro-
mulgated an order removing the duty on
corn at the port OF Vera Cruz In order
that SIX hundred thousand pounds OF that
grain may he imported for distribution
IN the drought stricken sections OF neigh
boring States. The greater portion OF thu
grain viii come from the United States.
and II will be sold To the poor at cost
price.-New York Her09.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
ALLEGED IrScnERS DIsmIssED.
A Prisoner Taken From Jail Under Guard
for Projection.

CRANBERRY. n. c.. May lS.-Spe-
cial.-G. Y. Vance and others, who were
tried for lynching Bob Chambers, were all
discharged except Vance, who was bound
over 20 Caldwell Court.
In a difficulty Saturday night between
Rohy Hicks and Ed Young. the latter
was very badly stabbed. Hicks was az
rested hut the officers We're obliged 10
take him from Jail and guard him. as
the report was that Young friends were
coming 10 lynch Hicks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
Chnnccry Court

In The Chanct:y Court yesterday the
following qualifications were entered.
Lucy q. Meade, IS administrators OF
l. b. Meade. deceased.
W. NJ T. Forrestsr administration or
Richard Forester.
Beverly II. Randolph, administrator
cum testamc1to arneXo OF George r..
(LIIhn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
Distributing CarIisIe's Speeches.

VyAsUINGTON y. c, May l9.-One
bun6red thousand copies OF the various
speeches delivered By Secretary Carlisle
mast six months are now being dis
tributed from here 10 points in Ken
lucky.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20

WINSTON, n c.. May l0-Spocial. -
District Attorney Glenn went 10 Murphy.
Cherokee county. to-day. for Uncle
Sam" TO prosecute Bud Suits (white)
for the murder Of revenue officer named
Starcup.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20

NEW ORLEANS. LA, May i9.-Jim
Dazzle alias jim Glcmiy (coloredJ was
lynched last night In St. Bernard parish
for an attempt to assault Mrs. Molsso.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
NAV Call on the Tobacco Fight.

ST. LOUIS. MO, May BIT Is not at
all unlikely that the fight between the
warning cigarette makers and the plug
tobacco manufacturers viii be called on
at an early date.
You Know A GOOD THING when you
SEE IT: then learn TO appreciate "A good
thing WHEN YOU TRY IT by purchasing
a bottle of POLK MILLERS ITALIAN
INSECT POWDER. which will effectually
rid your house OF Files. Reaches. and
other troublesome insects. For sale In
TO- % ana zoe. bottles by all leading drug
and grocery stores. The GENUINE
powder never sold I'm bulk.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20

THE itjNpE,
Y. ORG
y OF
LAWS OF VIRGINIA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
ANARCHISTS ACTIVE
CARS VISIT MADE EXCITING BY
FRENCH DNNAMl1ERS,
FACTS BEING SUPPRESSED
Police Are Trying TO Keep the Matter
Quiet-What an Eye Witness Says
Abcut the Explosions -RuSsiaa
Capital Much Impressed With
Cars Reception III France.

Paris, Oct. 9.-ln SPITE OF the denial
OF the police officials, the newspapers
insist that anarchist demonstrations
have occurred since the arrival of the
ear. In addition to the report that
bomb was exploded upon the Place
de la Concorde, the Journal says that
another explosion, inJurlng one person.
occurred on the rue ST. Florentine, and
that one arrest was made,
The Gaulois asserts that number
of anarchists have been arrested. The
police are believed to be Withholding
the facts in all the cases.
The police yesterday issued denial
of the report which appeared in sew
eral newspapers saying that bomb
had been exploded upon tho Place ae
Ia Concorde. The authorities say
that the report grew out Of Il practical
joke. Some enc placed simple fire
work petard at a considerable distance
from the route of traffic, and its eX-
plosion caused no danger
The municipal council of Paris has
received a dispatch from the municipal
council of ST. Petersburg setting forth
that the whole populatian of the Rus
sian capital is profoundly moved at the
reception, SO cordial, magnificent and
imposing. which France is giving To
our beloved ear.
London Oct. ., \ special dispatch
from Paris says that an eyewitness OF
one of Che explosions declares that
there We're but few people on the Place
de la Concorde when man carrying
basket was noticed lettering near the
forwards, ii IS claimed, there was an
explosion with report like that Of a
fog signal and a number of nails and
pieces of iron We're scattered over the
statute, which was injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
THE PRESIDENTS FAMILY
Plans Mapped Out for the Future No
Foreign Trip.

New York, Oct. 8. -President Cleye-
land is not going abroad with his fam
lily at the expiration of his term on the
fourth day OF next March, after all
1t was the intention of the president to
make tour Of the world but for many
reasons he has abandoned his original
idea and will spend next summer in
and about New York. He has pur-
chased about sixty acres OF land at
Hampstead, l.. l., and in the early
spring modest little cottage will be
built there. The land Immediately adj
joins that OF his close and personal
friend, ex-Secretary William c. Whit
ney, and Is within half a mile OF mis-
summer house, owned by T.. ID. Nor
gan, ex-commodore OF the New York
Yacht club.
Domestic reasons will make it neccs-
sary for Mrs. Cleveland to spend the
greater part Of next summer in a quiet
manner and therefore the president
has decided to build snug little nest
for his wife and family among the ex.
clusiyts Of Hampstead society. Later
in the season the president will put In
some time amid the quiet OF the Berk-
shire hills. 1t is said that when Mr.
Whitney made The purchase OF his
property in the Berkshire hills thous-
and acres OF it was bought for the pres.
ident. and later on ii is his intention
70 have erected there magnificent
summer home for his family.
Already IL is known that for at least
a part OF next summer this fastness Of
October mountain will be the home OF
President and Mrs. Cleveland and
their children. Mr.. and Mrs. W. G..
Whitney AMI Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Payne Whitney. Ii Ii also probable
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15

ceptlon Mt Browns hotel, Then n pro-
ccssion was formed, led By the Knox
college cadets. The procession was
reviewed by Dr. Chauneey NJ. Depew
New York, Robert r. Llncoln Chicago
S. s. Mcclure, editor Of McClure's
Magazine, w. G. Cochran, department
commander OF the Illinois Grand army
Of the Republic and other distinguished
visitors, and all the pupils Of the city
schools. The exercises al the monu
ment took place Immediately after
ward. Dr. Richard Haney offered
prayer Then Robert T. Lincoln
Chicago. unveiled the monument and
made feeling address.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
AS DIED SNENGALI
SO Died Du Maurier His Talented
Creator.

London, Oct. g. George Du Mauricr
the artist novelist, and author of Fril
by is dead. His end was painless and
he passed away surrounded by friends.
The illness of Mr.. Du Maurler was pa,
thetic In the extreme. For days he
has been lowering between life and
death, at intervals conversing with his
friends regarding his work Upon
one occasion friend ut the dying
mans bedside referred to the success
of Trilby as n play, whercupon Du
Maurier replied
Yes, II has been successful hut
the popularity has killed me at last !"
One OF Du Maurier's friends who was
present ut his death said He died
almost as tragically as Svengali. At
the zenith of 'rrilbys fame Svengalt
became n victim of an affection of the
heart and Du Maurier has gone the
same way. At the zenith of his pop
uIarity the author has succumbed to
the heart trouble, from which he al
ways suffered. his suffering being ac.
centuated by the constant succession
of exciting incidents in which the clos
ing few months Of his life were spent
This, complicated by an affection of
the lungs, took him OFF.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
TWO MEN rARDONED
Executive Clemeucy Granted to Mat
thew Thomet ana J. l., Daniells.

Coy, Npham yesterday pardoncd
Matthoy Thomet of Milwaukee who
was convicted of the crime of arson in
April, 1898, and sentenced to Wuapun
for eight years, aud j h. Daniels or
West Superior who Was convicted of
grand larceny in November, 1893, and
sentenced to state prison for five years.
Thomet, during the fire excitement in
milwaukee, in 1898 was ianttor al
the Old opera house on Oneida street,
now the Pabst theator. This was
found on fire one night and Thomct
was arrested aud, being Of weak mind
pleaded guilty on the advice of his
attorney. He is believed to be limo
cent. The pardon of Daniels was
strongly urged by the judge who sen
fenced him on the ground that he had
been punished enough.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15

that Commodore f, Cornelius Benedict
and family Of Greenwich, Conn, viii
for a time enjoy the hospitality of Mir
whitney. Mr.. Benedict is we'll known
as MIR, Clevland's most intimate friend.
II is generally understood that after
Mrs. Cleveland regsins her strength
AT the cottage at Hampstead she will
with her husband and children. spend
some little time with the Beneaicts.
This will probably be prior to her visit
to the Berkshire hills.
Plans for MIR. and Mrs. Cleyelaud's
house, will, in all likelihood, be drawn
ny Architect Charles II. Kelly. MIR.
Kelly has for years attended TO all
such matters for eN-Secrrtary Whitney.
tie made the improvements on ex-Sec-
Rotary FrelinghuySeus residence when
II was purchased by MIR. Whitney and
to him was iutrusted the work OF beau
tfylng Mr.. Whtney's 1000 acres OF
land III the Berkshire hills. He also
drew the plans for the construction Of
the magnificent ballroom in Mr.. Whit
neN residence ON Fifty seventh street
and Fifth avenue, this city The
work tor MI Cleveland will be con-
siderahly easier, inasmuch us it is not
the PRESIDENTS intention to build amy
thing other than quiet. wen appoint
ed country home
East Greenwich, Conn, Oct. .. Il.
c. Renedict's steam yacht Oneida left
the harbor shortly after midnight
Wednesday and it was given out that
the Yacht was bound for Jersey City,
On board was President Cleveland and
his secretary, rhurher. and Mr.. Rene
dict In the morning, however, ii was
learned that the yacht did not proceed
to New York and that the party is ON
fishing trip. The Oneida will reach
New York sometime thus evening and
President Cleveland win leave Jersey
city for Washington ut midnight
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15

regret, therefore, that must de-
cline your invitation to address the
league on some date previous TO the
coming election. Even if the pressure
of office duty did not prevent, l should
hardly deem it consistent with strict
propriety TO mingle actively in the
pending campaign. While it is impoS-
sible that any of my fellow citizens
should have the least doubt as to my
sentiments on the vital question
which at this time absorbs the atten
ton of oul people. the work of advanc-
ing sound financial ideas and later Of
enforcing the lessons OF public and pri
vate honesty and morality, | feel
must be procured with such patri-
otic participation on my part as YOU
suggest"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
A HARD QUESTION.
1t Effects the DisfranchiSement of a
Would-Be Voter.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 10. -Merchant
RoSenbloom of Omaha Was refused his
citizenship papers in the district court
because he could not name the number
of representatives each state has in
congress. c. r. Scott, who has OBJ
tanned more or less nCtCriety through
his arbitrary course on the bench, pre-
sided Rosenbloom was subjected to a
severe fire of cross questioning, but
answered correctly as to the manner
of electing the president OF this coun'
try, tEt requirements OF a foreign cit
iaen desiring to become naturalized,
the number of senators and represent
atives in congress and the rumber of
senators and representatives Nebraska
has in congress; but when asked TO
name the number of representatives
each state has in cot gress he was
stumped. He offered to rame some OF
them, but this was nol satisfactory to
the court. Becoming somewhat in0ig
nant RosenblCom eXclaimed: Il am
only 4 plain business man, your homer,
and do not have time to study up all
these questions.
THAT does not mako amy difference
haughtily replied the court. IF PEG
pie don't know any more about the re-
quirements tian you do, they should
never have been naturait"td."
The court closed the book with Il
slam and cWtly informed the applicant
that he talked too much and could not
get his papers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
PARIS GIVES WELCOME.
Car and Czarina Applauded by the
French

Car and Czarina Applauded by the
French.
Paris, Oct. 9.-Presidcnt Faure ar
rived with the Russian embassy yes
terday morning in an open carriage
drawn by four superb percherons rid
den by positions. The car and car
ina. who had been awaiting his arrival,
Immediately entered the vehicle and
drove off for Versailles, escorted by a
strong detachment Of cuirassirs. Pre-
vious to the departure Of their majes-
ties, big bouquet was sent by the mu-
nicipal council OF Paris and placed in
their carriage. There was immense
cheering from the crowds which
lined TIE route and the imperial visit
ors bowed repeatedly TO the people on
both SIDES of the avenue
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
SENSATIONAL TRIAL EXPECTED
An Echo OF the Jackson and Walline
Murder Case.

Newport, KY. Oct. The case Of
John Seward, the detective charged
with subordination Of perjury In the
trials OF Jackson ard Walling, wax
postponed yesterday. william Trus-
ty. ST., father OF William Trusty, Jr.,
whom Seward introduced as a witness
and VINO testified that Pearl Bryan was
found dead In Cincinnati and could not
have been murdered on the Kentucky
side Of the river, made a confession
stating that certain ettTneys offered
500 for such evidence and Seward got
his son TO testify accordingly and
then kept all the money. Sensational
developments are now expected at the
trials Of Seward and Trnsty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
BRYAN TO HOLSTERS.
Three Greet Crowds Addressed In In
dianapolis.

Indianapolis Oct. MIR. Bryan
struck this state at Jacksonville yes
terday morning He made speeches
there, New Albany and other points and
reached here yesterday afternoon. An
immense throng W at the
station. parade II free sill
yer clubs marched through
the downtown streets. Bryan was
continuously cheerad by persons that
at the hotel, at 3. he spoke from
plallorm in the capitol grounds. At 4
he spoke TO great crowd In the court
house yard. In the evening he spoke
In Tomllnson hall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
INSPECTION LAW BROKEN
Managers of Superior Elevators Rem
der Themselves Liable to Arrest

West Superior, Wis, Oct. 10.-The
Globe Elevator company yesterday re-
ceived twenty cars of wheat at it's
plant under Minnesota inspection, in
violation of Wisconsin laws. When
the wheat arrived Wisconsin inspectors
attempted to place it IL the plant, but
We're ordered off the premises by the
elevator officials. AS a result of this
the secretary OF the Superior board of
trade has been order eC to have war
rants issued for the arrest of Manager
Harris of the Globe elevator, which
will be executed tonight. The penalty
for inspecting gram unuel any but the
Wisconsin system is Il fine of not less
than $50 and not more than $500. The
Terminal and Belt Line Elevator com
panics have not yet Crtned their plants
in defiance of Wisconsin law, but they
expect to do so this II Orning.
Elevator men and the Superior board
of trade had conference over the
matter yesterday, but the former re-
fused to submit 10 Tie offers Of the
latter. This is the final move on the
part of the elevators.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15

Rev G.. N, Patterson Whitewater:
treasurer. II. G, Dnsmore, Delnvan.
MIR. Lindsay, on taking the chair after
his reelection. assured the convention
that he coveted no higher honor than
this vindicatior of It's confidence In
him. Eau Claire was selected rs the
place OF holding tho next meeting with
the Rev, H. A. Clovenger az preacher
and Rev. H. w Reed na alternate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-15
GEORGJA's ELECTION.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. THE state cleo
ton in Georgia occurring today wiz be
the first held under the new state reg
istration law. large vote has been
registered. The democratic canu4aate
Is the present incumbent w. Y. AtAIn-
son. The peoples party standard
bearer IL Seaborn Wright The DEM
ocrats claim their ticket will be elected
by 10000 majority. The republicans
have no candidate but many Of them
will vote with the populists.