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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
THE KENTUCKY BALLOT.
stormy Interview between Hunter
and Governor BRADLEY.

FRANKFORT. KY. February 2O-To-
days vote for United States Senator re-
suited: Blackburn. 50; Hunter, 50; Car
Isle, 2; McCreary. 1; Bate /; Crawford.
/; Burchett, i; Davis. 1.
quite stormy interview took place be-
tween DR.. Hunter and Governor Bradley
In the Governors Office this afternoon
over an editorial published in the Louis
vile Commercial OF yesterday. The edl-
torial said the admirers Of Bradley wish
ed 10 put him forward for the presi-
dency, but that he would have n very
poor show for the nomination II IL should
appear that from his aclion or nom
action that a free-silver senator was
elected. 1t said. further, that Justly or
unjustly Bradley would be held re-
sponsible for the election Of a free-silyer
senator.
Governor Bradley read the editorial 10
Or. Hunter, am asked him TO make a
statement that the editorial did him
bradley an injustice, but this Or. Hun
ter refused to do. The interview created
quite stir among the politicians here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21

THE FAILURE OF MR.. BARTON.
Great Surprise and Deep sympathy
Expressed-Probnbl Pay Out.

ENTHUSIASTICALLY Pay Out.
The surprise occasioned in the business
community by the failure on Thursday
Of Mr.. James II. Barton. founder Of the
popular suburb that bears his name. was
only exceeded by the deep sympathy
expressed for that public-spirited gentle
man In this the hour of his financial
trouble. Mr. Barton. who enjoys the con-
fdenca and esteem OF the
people OF Richmond TO
marked degree. though they have known
him only a few years. Is completely
broken down by worry and overwork, ana
was confined yesterday 20 his home, ~
Barton Heights. where he received many
assurances of the regret felt at his mis-
fortune.
II will take some days 10 make an in
ventory OF the liabilities and assets OF
Mr. Barton, and until then II cannot
be told lust how matters stand. II Is be-
lieved though, that the property con-
veyed here and on Long Island will far
more than pay the debts. Mr.. w. r. NIL
Ter. secretary TO Mr.. Barton, and one or
his trustees, when asked yesterday as 10
the cause of the failure. stated that the
main cause was the inability Of Mr.. Bar
ton to realize on his securities. This, he
said, was due solely TO the tghtness OF
the money market. During the past
month che banks have refused TO take
paper. and. although ample security was
al hand. Mr. Barton found IL impossible
10 obtain the money necessary to carry on
his business.
AS to the effect on Barton Heights, Mr..
Miller said: by the action of the citizens
last night ] judge that the growth and
prosperity of the town will not be retard-
ed in the least. The gentlemen at the
meeting declared that they did not value
their property at l cent less now than
before the deed was filed"
The property assigned In Queens county
Long Island, TO T. II. Schiefner, trustee,
for the benefit OF Mr.. Barton's creditors.
embraces about 800 lots, which are thought
to be worth. at a fair valuation. about
$4,000 The lien on the property is small.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21

The BaIdwins Give Remarkable
Sceance-One Good Result.

Sceance-One Good Result.
At the Academy of Music last evening
the Baldwins startled the large audience
that had assembled in the spacious audi
forum by a seance with materialized
spirits After Professor Baldwin's usual
Introductory speech and the selection OF
a committee to represent the public, he
announced that he and Mrs. Baldwin
would give the public a seance with the
spiritual forms OF departed friends. Mrs
Baldwin was placed under her husband
hypnotic influence, and the auditorium
was completely darkened. Visionary
forms were seen upon the stage, and at
the windows rapping noises were heard.
Mrs. Baldwin was then carried from
terrestrial to an astral condition, and
her transposed body was visible at vari-
Gus places upon the stage The remainder
of the performance was similar 10 those
seen on the preceding evenings. Mrs.
Baldwin answered many questions dis
tinctly, and without any hesitancy.
The engagement OF these remarkable
people will conclude with tomorrow eve
ning's performance. Their engagement
has been productive of remarkable re-
suits In at least one instance. Some
time last week Mrs Shields, wife Of the
well-known doctor, had Jeweiry valued
at $500 stolen from her bureau. There
was not the slightest trace of the thieves.
but suspicion fell on one of the maid SER
wants On Tuesday evening. after the
fame Of the wonderful achievements of
Mrs. Baldwin had spread abroad, DR..
Shields took occasion TO announce 10 MS
family In the presence of the suspected
woman hat he was going TO the Acade-
my to ask Mrs Baldwin the name OF the
culprit Dr. Shields did so to the enter
tainment, but his question was not among
those answered. However, on his return,
and upon investigation of the bureau. 1t
was discovered thst the stolen jewelry
had been restored TO its place. and that
not a single article was missing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
ARMENIAN RELIEF WORK.
Assurance TO Miss Barton of Turk
fish Protection.

CONSTANTINOPLE. February %
Miss Clara Barton. president Of the
American Red Cross Society, had an in
terview with the Turkish Minister OF
Foreign Affairs on February 18th. and
received assurances that the Porte would
not put any obstruction in the way OF
the distribution Of relief TO the needy in
Armenia. Miss Bartons agents. upon the
strength OF these assurances, Will start
at once for the interior.
Mr.. Milo A. Jewett. United States Con-
sui at Svas, and the Rev. a. W. Hub
bard. American missionary at that place,
have started on their return to Sivas, by
the way OF Marsovan. They left Siyas
on January lat. 10 distribute relief to
the sufferers at Harpoot.
FUNDS CALLED FOR.
NEW YORK. February 9.-The Ma
tional Armenian Relief Committee to-day
received the following cable message
from Miss Clara Barton: "Freest entry
guaranteed. Assistants leave for Harpoot,
Aleppo, and other provinces immediately.
Must draw funds now" In response 10
this the committee sent $4,000 by cable 10
ConstantInople. and will send forward
other sums Immediately
Inc committee makes tNc IOiONliS an
nOuncement: Large amounts are ur-
gently required. Ii is known that many
have delayed giving owing to the uncer-
tainty Of funds reaching the sufferers. No
further doubt should be felt, but funds
should be sent al once 10 Brown Brothers.
50 Wall street. New York city,
WARNING AGAINST DISCORD.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., February o.
A cablegram received by Secretary Olney
from Minister TerriIl to-day says that
the American public should understand
that a multiplicity Of requests 10 distri-
butte charity in the Turkish provinces
can. under existing conditions, produce
nothing but discord. and can be given no
assurance OF being admitted. Miss Bar
ton. who possesses the confidence OF the
Turkish Government. with her agents
now In the interior, will be sufficient, says
the Minister. 10 distribute all charity. IL
is quite unlikely. Mr.. Terrill adds, That
naturalized citizens or newspaper CORE
Spoudpnts will he admitted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
Tram,, Remarked KILLED.

SAVANNAH. GA, February 20.-Theo-
dore Kauers. a German shoemaker ar
rived in the city late tonight. and re-
ported that three Germans who were
tramping on the road had been killed b.
negroes near Burroughs Station, about
u miles from Savannah. Kauers said he
met the men at Burroughs and started
towards Savannah with them about dark.
\ number OF negroes ran up behind them.
armed with pistols and guns and began
snatchlng the watches of the other three
men. One OF the negroes showed pistol
into Rguers face. and be ran into The
swamp. Re heard four plstol-shots after
h got into the woods. and concluded
that his three companions had been
kiacf RE did not go back 10 the spot
10 investigate. but came on TO the city.
IL Is too late to investigate further to-
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
CATHOLIC WINTER SCHOOL.
Its Sessions Opencd-Weic0me TO
Cardinals SatoiIi and Gibbons

NEW ORLEANS. February 0-The
Catholic Winter School opened its ses-
slons to-day I'm the old Tulane University
building. A large audience assembled. in.
GLIDING Cardinals Satolii and Gibbons,
and other distinguished Catholic digna-
tdries.
At IL o'clock Mr.. /. II. Stauffer called
the meeting TO order, and requested
Archbishop Janssens. honorary president
OF the school. 10 make an address Of
welcome on behalf Of the clergy OF the
diocese, which he did, after which Judge
Parlange. OF the United States Court,
representing Governor Foster, extended
a welcome on behalf Of the States Exc
'cutive. Mayor Fitzpatrick then rendered
TO the distinguished visitors and the
managers OF the school the freedom Of the
city There was appropriate music be-
tween the speeches.
Tonight Cardinal Satolli delivered an
address in Latin. and Bishop Keane lec-
tured on "Phllosophlc Thought OF the
Century"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
THE FRENCH CRISIS.
Another Vote of Confidence I'm the
Goyernment-Possib Duel.

PARIS. February 20-In the Chamber
Of DEPUTIES to-day NJ. Georges Chaudey
Republlcan member for saone-H aute,
interpellated the government as TO state
ments made by NJ. Ricard. Minister OF
Justice. in regard to the appointment OF
NJ. Poiteven to conduct the inquiry into
the Southern railway scandal, and, in con-
nection with the action taken by the
Senate thereon. In these statements he
declared that NJ. Ricard had contradcted
himself.
NJ. Ricard reiterated his former state
ments, in which he repeated that he as
sumed full responsibility for the acts on
his part which the Senate had condemned,
and repeated the explanation OF his
course which he had made in the Cham
Der a few days ago.
Nj. Barthou Republican). deputy for the
Lower Pyrenees. replied to NJ. Ricard.
NJ. Ricard answered NJ. Barthou's
speech, and was followed by ex-Fremier
Ribot who dwelt with emphasis upon
NJ. Ricard's irregularities, and warned
the Cabinet against deviatIng from their
original programme In order TO retain
the support OF fomenters Of a campaign
Of revision and revolution, whose genera.
policy had involved the Cabinet. He
was convinced, he said. that NJ. Rlcard's
intentions were just, but the government
must stand or fall upon the vote Of the
Chamber.
The Chamber renewed its vote of con-
fidence In the government by a vote OF
80 to 1885, The former vote of confidence,
taken on February 18th. in response TO
Premier Bourgeois demand, was 326 10
e
NJ. Lassere Republican, moved a rider
to the vote Of confidence, that the Cham
Der censure NJ. Ricard for his statements
and acts. The motion was rejected by
vote Of 279 to 234
The debate throughout was excited and
noisy. After the vote had been taken
Prime Minister Bourgeois sent seconds 10
NJ. Raymond Poincarre, formerly Minis
ter Of Finance. to demand an explanation
OF yelled imputation Of political cow
ardice made by him against NJ BOur-
geois. Instead OF giving any explanation,
NJ. Poincarre referred the two seconds
OF NJ. Bourgeois TO two gentlemen he Sc
lected TO represent him. The four seconds
held a conference, and it IL believed they
viii arrange the matter so that no duel
will be fought.
The bureau Of the Senate will meet to-
morrow morning TO discuss the action OF
the Chamber Of Deputies and also the
action TO be taken by the Senate. VI.
Loubet. President of the Senate, is not
inclined to give battle. A long adjourn
ment TO enable the quarrel to cool is IA
vored by many, and IL is likely that this
course will be adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21

was positive that death could not have
resulted from drowning. THAT. II " I'M
derstood. was the claim the defence had
prepared-that death was from drown
ing)
ed Warns testimony was mainly 70
show where and when the bodies were
found and their positions and conditions
DR. Williams proved to be an unwiil-
ing State witness. He fatty contradict
ed his previous statements, made before
a trial justice. These previous state
ments were that he had been at Jennys
place on the night OF the lynching
and that Jenny. Kearse, Alderman,
and Brandt had been there. and left to-
gether, returning late at night. The
witness said he had sworn falsely under
dread; that Newbold had threatened TO
put him In jail II he did not sign the
statement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
IN BRITAIN's PARLIAMENT.
An American Method of Procedure
Adopted-Monetary Agreement.

Adopted-Monetary Agreement.
LONDON, February 2D.-In the House
OF Commons to-day Mr.. a. j. Balfour
First Lord OF the Treasury, and the
leader OF the Conservative majority, pro-
posed a drastic alteration OF the pro-
cedure Of the House. Hitherto, Fri
days have been allotted to discussion
OF private members bills. Henceforth.
according TO MIR. Balfours proposal.
the discussion OF the governments esti-
mates must be completed within pc
Rod including twenty consecutive Fri
days. This alteration involves the time
limit method suggested by Mr.. Chamber
lain In former years, and Is based upon
the American model.
Mr.. James f. Hogan. member for
Middle Tipperary, asked the govern
ment what was the prospect OF the
return OF ex-King Mataafa ana his BAN
ished followers 10 Samoa.
Mr.. George NJ. Curzon. Pariiamen-
tary Secretary for Foreign Affairs. re-
piled that there was no prospect OF
their return.
Mr.. Balfour, In reply to a question
asked by Sir William Houldsworth. mem
Der for Northwest Manchester, said II
was not true that Germany approach
ed Great Britain with view to the
conclusion OF a monetary agreement.
The British Government. he said. was
willing 10 consider the matter or re-
opening the Indian minis, II such action
could be made part Of satisfactory
scheme OF currency reform.
Mr.. Curzon. replying 10 question
BY Sir Ellis Ashmead- Bartlett. said that
Great Britain regarded Russla's pledge.
given In iSs6. not TO occuny R0r'a under
any circumstances, as still binding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
ENTERPRISE IN THE SOUTH.
ton-Msnufacturing Columbia
Wafer-Power-Grafn Exuorts.

Wafcr-Power-Grain Exports.
BALTIMORE. February 2j.-special re-
ports TO the Manufacturers Record for
the past week show that cotton manufac-
turing enterprises continue to attract in
creasing attention throughout the south
A 100000 company has been incorporated
in Alabama by New England and local
people. with the expectation Of building
a S0.000-spindle mill; a $4,000 cotton-mill
company has been organized at Newport,
Tenn. a $4,000 company at McColl, S.
c., and a $4,000 company at Athens. Ca,
while mills have been projected at Val
dosta, Ca; Sand Mountain, Ala; Branch
Vile. S. C., and High Point, n. c. A
100000 company is being organized at
A $4,000 lumber-manufacturing company
has been organized at Jacksonville. Fla.
and $1,000 furniture-factory Is project
ed at Ocala; a $2l,000 mining company at
Cedartown, Ga: $4,000 furniture-fac-
tory company at Rome, Ca; $4,000
tobacco-labeliing and packing machine
company at Durham, y. C.. and a $4,000
ggyfactory in the same State.
The contracts for the building Of the
10,0O0-horse-power electric water-power
plant. at Columbia, 5. c., have all been
power developed wholly for the trans
mission Of electricity anywhere In the
country, except at Niagara. A 81, 600 ice
factory has. been contracted FOR at Ell
Paso, Tex; a $4,000 company at Calves
ton, TO manufacture gas-machines;
$4,000 company is being organized at
Newport News, Va, TO construct gas
plants.
A Pennsylvania company has purchased
5000 acres q timber land in Western
Carolina.
The shipments Of grain and provisions
from the West through southern ports
to Europe are steadily increasing. and
southern ports are gaining very large
share OF this business, necessitating at
a number Of points extensive improve
ments In terminal facilities. In order to
handle the increased foreign trade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
AWFUL EXECUTION.
MiSmanaSement, InCOmpetenCy, and Tor.
tdTe at The -Four Courts, ST. Louis.
ROPE FOR THE HANGING BREAKS.
Half an Hour Eiapses Before n New
One Is Obtained, the Unfortunate
Maiefactor Meanwhile begging for
Death.

ST. LOUIS, February 20.-MsmanaSe-
ment. incompetency. and torture Obligated
at the hanging Of James Fitzgerald, in
the -Four Courts Jail-yard this morning.
Two reprieves had heightened out the
misery Of the condemned. At u o'clock
midnight Governor Stone photographed
from jefferson City that the hanging
should not take place before 10 A. NJ.
When the tower-clock struck 10 Sheriff
Troll still hesitated. At this moment the
Sheriff received the following telegram:
February %, 9I5 A. NJ.
Henry Troll, Sheriff:
II decline to further interfere In the
case OF James Fitzgerald. You can.
therefore. only discharge your duty.
"W. @. STONE, Governor"
Then the solemn procession from the
condemned mans cell began Father Nc.
Erlane, reading the prayers FOR the dy-
ing supported Fitzgerald to the foot Of
the scaffold. Sheriff Troll led him TO the
trap. and adjusted the rope and hood.
and the concealed hangman said. IAN
right" At exactly 1917 O'Clock the tran
Nds sprung T4ALbN Itll /, boig tAuI 4yNt-
ward. Instead OF its Stopping when the
ropes end was reached. however there
was a sharp snap, wall from the un-
fortunate wretch. and Fitzgerald lay
writing on the ground. The rope had
broken. Officers at once rushed 10 the
spot, and found that Fitzgerald was slill
alive and conscious. My God! Ny God
My throatw he groaned Before the hor-
ror-stricken watchers could touch him he
arose. Standing up with the black esp
over his face. and the broken instrument
OF death dangling from his neck. he
walked INFO the morgIe. where he was
given stimulants. He was more anxious
than his executiOners for death and
.egged that the end might come quickly.
When second rope was called for none
was to be had and Fitzgerald lay moan
ing on a slab In the morgue. while
messenger was sent a distance Of nine
squares for a new rope.
Father McErlane bent over the body OF
Fitzgerald and recited prayers.
4 LAST COMMUNICATION.
Once Fitzgerald raised his hand and
pulled the head OF the priest 10 his face.
and whispered earnestly for half
minute. What that communication was
will never be known. but the face Of the
priest then ashy pale. turned scarlet.
and tears fell from bis eyes.
At 1915 the messenger arrived with d
new rope, which was quickly adjusted,
and Fitzgerald was again carried 10
the scanold. IL was necessary for two
deputy sheriffs to hold him up while
the moose was placed In position. Fltz-
geraid5 only words were. please for
haste.
At HOP the trap was again spring.
Al u:l5 the attending physicians prp-
nounced life extinct. and tho corpse ~.
given 10 relatives
To say that the community Is lndlg-
nsnt at the Sheriff and his assistants Is
putting it mildly Sheriff Troll saws ali
the usual tests were applied 10 the death
apparatus before the hanging and that
the horrible scene at the first attempt was
wholly due TO some defect in the rope
that could not have been foreseen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
Personals end Briefs.

Miss Tucker, OF Raleigh. n. c., is visit
ing Miss Mary Archer Saunders, 81 west
Franklin street
Mr.. f. c. Denoon. of the internal
revenue Office, left for Stanton yester-
day for a short visit.
Miss Susanna Matthewson. a vocalist OF
high artistic attachments, has arrived in
this city, and is at Ford's Hotel.
The History Committee of the Grand
Camp OF Confederate Veterans will
meet at Murphy's Hotel tonight.
The Mr.. Bacigalupo recently arrested
by the police for disorderly conduct
at a ball is not j. w Bacigalupo. at c.
Evensen's.
A large number OF Richmond odd
Fellows went to Ashland last night TO be
present at the institution OF new lodge
In that town.
The Committee on First Market will
hold a special meeting at the market
house at S o'clock Monday afternoon.
All delinquent stali-renters are required
10 be present.
Dr. John w. Long, young physician
OF this city, will deliver the message at
Union Gospel mission, corner OF Eighth
and Main streets. tonight He has chosen
az his theme. The Power OF the
Word"
The pound party given yesterday for
the bench: OF the Retreat for the Sick
was a success. Many ladies and gentle
men sent in generous donations OF SUBJ
stantial articles-such as -four, potatoes.
rice. sugar. tea. coffee. etc.
AIR. II. A. Lukhard. who recently fell
INTO an excavated alley In the West-End.
md fractured his leg. Is now at the Yir-
ginia Hospital. having gone there for the
purpose OF having the fractured r'eces OF
bone removed
The estimated gross earnings OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad for the
second week OF February were sis9, 59e,
an increase OF $1,000 over the corre-
spending week Of 1896. The earnings for
the year 70 date have been $i.2So.3sl. an
Increase OF $2os.zH over the same period
~ IeQ-
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railroad midway between Habana and
Matanzas, sent body Of troops from
this city at O'Clock yesterday morning
TO protect the town. His measures 70
meet the rebels were. however, fruit
less. for the attacking party. which was
made up OF men from the combined bands
Of Gomez and Maceo. moved 80 rapidly
that by the time the troops arrived
appeared.
They attacked al p. NJ. Tuesday.
meeting with very slight resistance. In
fact. the volunteers surrendered 10 the
enemy. The insurgents marched TO the
jail and released the prisoners therein.
after which they set fire to the structure
and number Of ether buildings. all OF
which were destroyed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
The state cnn,tnl nana-

The members OF the old Howitzsrs'
Band held a meeting last night in the
Henrico county Courthouse and decided
that. "a an organization, they would no
longer be known by that name. After
considering the matter at some length.
the musicians adopted as their future APP
pellatlon, The state-Capital Band"
The band VIII make It's first appearance
as new organization tomorrow. when
Il Will participate In the parade OF tho
Junior order OF United American Me-
chanies and the fiag-raislng by the latter
organization at the Paramount Graded
School building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
BRoxToN BRIDGE CASE.
Town Crowded with People-Three
Witnesses Examined.

GREEN POND, s. c.. February %
The much-talker-of Broxton bridge case
came up In the Court OF General Sessions
here to-day before Judge Aldrich. The
town Is crowded with people. At noon
the case was called, and the defendants.
W. II. Alderman, NJ. D.; Frank Brandt,
Frank Jenny. and Wyman Kearse. were
brought into court. The first indictment.
for causing the woman's death was read.
There was very little trouble In getting
8 jury.
After the noon recess three witnesses
were examined. DR.. Beisinger. who made
the autopsy on the woman's body.
testified that the bo1S Was beaten UP.
the tissues crushed and puipined. He
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
Convicts Received.

The following convicts were received at
the penitentiary yesterday: Stewart II.
Morris, from Petersburg, to serve term
Of two years for manslaughter; Marshall
Davis (colored), from Petersburg, 10 serve
a term of one years and half for ma
licious assault; John Clark (colored), from
Petersburg. TO serve term Of two years
for forgery.