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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
ENGLAND AND TURKEY.
The Powers OF Continental Europe
A Startling Statement.

LONDON, September 1S-The so-called
semi-ofiicial communication published in
all this mornings newspapers setting
forth that the government wishes 1t to
be understood that England is acting in
complete accord with the other Powers
i'm regard TO Turkey, and that Great
Britain will not attempt to punish Tur-
key for the outrages committed upon
Christians unless the Powers assist her,
etc, turns out 10 be "A Reuter- News
Agency dispatch, which begins: "Ihls
agency understand" etc. and the after
noon papers are inquiring what grounds
there are for any such understanding.
Pursuing the subject, the Star demands
10 know what authority there is for such
a declaration, and the Westminster Ga
zette says: "If the declaration is true, the
situation. as far as Great Britain is con-
cerned, has undergone a most depressing
change. If the declaration is true. IT Is
a painful confession, and the word I'M
potent should be written upon the face
OF Great Britain in characters so large
that no nation could fall to read them.
AN explanation of the alleged semi
official communication can be found In
the startling statement made in the
columns of the Times this morning that
Lord Salisbury has pursued the policy OF
protesting against the barbaric methods
OF the Sultan until II has brought him
to the verge OF European war"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
MARSHALL AT RaDFORD.
He Makes Ringing Speech-Great
EDtbusiasni.

EAST RADFORD. VA, September IS
Especial FLAMES w. Marshall, ex-con-
gresham from the Ninth District, spoke
to large crowd OF ladies and gentlemen
in Tyler's Opera-House last night, and
for over two hours he handled the
financial question in mastery man
ner, showing by the strongest kinds OF
silver had caused depression in all bust
ness, and nothing but its restoration
would satisfy the demands OF the people.
He said that the cry was, Would you
make this country the dumping-ground
for the silver of the worldT' and in his
inimitable way said that from his OBJ
servation I'm travelling over Virginia the
people could stand a good deal Of dump
ing" and not be seriously hurt. He paid
his respects to the gentlemen who were
stamping the State for the Republican
ticket, and completely refuted their ar
guments.
Cyclone jim was tired and broken
down by his continuous speaking, but
the crowd and the enthusiasm soon
brought him back to his oldtime
vigoT and his mention OF "Chicago," free
silver" apd the name of civilian j..
Bryan brought forth long and continued
cheering. His speech was the very thing
to stir up the people. and they are
enthusiastic over the prospects OF victory
In November.
Hon. Peter ]. Otey will speak here on
the 22d OF September.
1t is reported that a number of gentle
men representing the party of Indanapo-
lis will speak here in the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
COVERED BY PISTOLS.
FOUR SUPPOSED PICKPoCKErs
BROUGHT TO PORTSMOUTH.
Two other Members Of the Same
Gang Captured I'm North CaroIina--
The Good Work OF Conductor
and Constnblcs. I.l.
and Constablcs.

NORFOLK, VA. September lS-tSpe'
cial)-Ths afternoon Chief-of-Poiice 1y'
nan, OF Portsmouth. received telegram
from stevers Station from Conductor
Virnelson, of the incoming express tram
OF the Seaboard Airline, requesting MIN
TO have a force of men at the depot on
the arrival of the train. When the train
came in the Chief and Lieutenant Oniy
and two men were on hand, and on
boarding the train they found Constable
Branch of Suffolk. with a revolver In
each hand sitting In front OF four men,
whom he had In custody, charged with
picking pockets on the train. There were
eight crooks in the gang, and they came
into Weldon on the Wilmington road
having evidently been busy at the Rocky
Mount Bryan meeting. -Four of the party
went on to Richmond, and six took the
express for Portsmouth.
TOOK TO THE WOODS.
As soon as the train pulled out from
Weldon Conductor Virnelson observed
two of the gang boldly at work, and by
watching saw them attempt TO pick the
pockets of the passengers. On reaching
Garysburg. N. c., where the train STOP
ped, the Conductor called a Northampton
constable he saw on the, platform. The
two active pickpockets noticed the move
Vnent of the Conductor and promptly
Jumped from the train and fled towards
the woods. They were seen, however, and
the Constable and a posse gave chase ana
soon captured them.
VERY RETICENT.
1t Is believed that all the men arrested
belong to a gang Of thieves that started
out from Chicago and have been follow
ing up the Bryan meetings. end In the
large crowds operating the pocKet-picking
business on an extensive scale. In money
the four men held on the train had but
so between them. and in regard to them
selves were very reticent. They answered
no questions. and seemed almost Ignorant
of any particular part of the country as
their residence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
RALEIGH's BUDGET.
PickpOckets Make Big Hauis-Per-
sOnal and Political.


RALEIGH. N. c., September iS-(Spe-
cial) following in the wake
of Mr.. Bryan reaped a harvest here last
night. Wiley Mitchell, Of Wake Forest,
lost S5l2 and a watch at the Union pas
senger station, as ne was leaving for
home on a special train. There was a
great crush in the lobby OF the Park Ho-
tel. and no less than ten persons were
robbed. Five pocket-books were found this
morning thrown away i'm Nash Square
where Bryan spoke. The police caught
one OF the pickpockets. He declines TO
say a word. Another was chased by the
police. but escaped. q. w. Pepper, the
special correspondent of the New York
Herald, was robbed Of 81 while on his
way here near Durham. w. w. Pickard,
a hotel man, OF Chapel Hill. lost $3.50
which he was bringing here TO deposit in
bank.
Spencer Adams was nominated at Dur
ham yesterday for Judge OF the Fifth
District by the Populists. A number OF
the delegates left the convention. swear
Ing they would not stand the nomination.
Congressman Harry Skinner Is here. and
declines TO speak word about the pecu-
liar political situation In this State.
To-day the body OF Major Augustus VI.
Lewis was brought here from Lenoir and
buried. The members of the bar attended
the funeral in a body, and also met at the
Supreme Court and adopted resolutions.
The regular joint congressional canvass
of T.. W. Pou DemocraD. and w. f.
Stroud PopulisO. In this district. begins
on the 2lst. Stroud Is getting the worst
so far, of their chance meetings. He de-
clares Pou is trying TO bulldoze him.
w. j. Bryan said last night that since
his arrival In North Carolina he had been
presented with ten rabbit feet. and want
ed to know what was the matter with Ra-
leigh, as none had been presented MN
here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
THE RATE CUTTING.
JUDGE ROBERT w. HUGHES
GRANTS AN INJUNCTION.
Holders of Securities Complain That
Their interests Are Being Jeopar-
died by the War-A Restoration
Ordered.
Ordered.

ROANOKE, VA, September H.
Especially "A bill was filed to-day before
Judge Robert w. Hughes. sitting In the
United States Court for the Eastern DIS
trict of Virginia, at Abingdon, by Barton
& Miner. of Baltimore, and Slnytne'
Lee & Frost, Of Charleston, 5. G., In be-
half OF the Safe-Deposit and Trust COM
pany, of Baltimore, and the Baltimore
Trust and Guarantee Company, against
the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Com
pany, the Southern Railway Company
and the companies forming the Atlantic
Coast Line, asking for an injunction
against the continuation of the present
rate-war. The compliments alleged that
they were the holders Of large amounts
Of bonds, over s2,5ooco, issued by the
several roads, which were cutting the
rates. and that their securities were
jeopardzed thereby. Judge Hughes
granted an Injunction, ordering the rates
restored TO what they were before the
cutting began. such restoration to be
made on the LIST proximo, and ordered a
hearing at Richmond on the 10Th OF oc-
tohar next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
Seizure of the Three Friends.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, September
1S.-The United States reveDue-cutter
George S. Boutwell, which left port
Wednesday night, Immediately after the
receipt of the news that the steamer
Three Friends had been seized at Fernan-
dina, returned this morning, and Is
again anchored in the river opposite
the foot of Liberty street. Collector
Bisbee says that the cutter did not go
outside OF the st. Johns river. but re-
manned all day Thursday at Mayport
Collector Bisbee said this morning that
he had heard nothing of the seizure Of
the Three Friends by Major John Ander-
son. special inspector Of customs.
The latest from Fernandina is that the
steamer is being held subject to orders
from Washington. 1t is not known upon
what authority the seizure was made, as
the District Attorney could find nothing
10 warrant the vessels being held when
an investigation was held on Wednesday
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
CHANUTE's SOARING MACHINE.
II Makes n short Flight, md Alights
Easily.

CHICAGO September is-The first free
test OF Octave Chanute's Albatross soar
ing-machine. invented and constructed by
William Paul. was made at Millers. md,
last evening under favorable conditions.
While the machine was heavily loaded
with ballast so as 20 prevent Ii from n.y.
ing any great distance. and was anchored
by four ropes, each 200 feet long, the three
points which the trial was to decide
first. as to whether II would leave the
chute evenly; second. whether II would
right itself in the air, and, third, whether.
when 1t commenced 10 descend 1t would
move downward slowly and alight easily
were all determined In n manner gratify-
ing both TO its Inventor and owner. The
flight was less than 100 feet. but the de-
scent and final alighting on the sand were
as raceful and even as those OF the bird
from which the machine was patterned.
Another test will be made to-day If the
wind is favorable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
A SERIES OF FAILURES.
They Are Precipitated by the CLOS
ing of u uant.

HOLLIDAYSBURG. PA, September
1S.-The closing of the clearinghouse OF
Gardner Morrow & Co. this morning
precipitated three business failures-viz.,
those Of Thomas II. sucklin, clothier;
Henry l.. Bunker, meat market, and
Charles r. Reed, grocer. The stores OF
these merchants were closed on eXecu-
tions in the Sheriffs hands. The First
National Bank Is the preferred creditor.
The firm Of Gardner. Morrow & GO. was
reunited to be one of the strongest
banking institutions in this part OF the
state. 1t had many depostors, and the
news Of it's closing has plunged this COM
munity into the utmost CONSERVATION ana
distress.
The bank was incorporated, and the
three partners are the estate OF ex-Judge
James Gardner, Colonel William jack
and Anthony S. Morrow. an ex-prothono-
tary of this county. IT was rated at
100000 The bank first began business
i'm 1850 when II was branch Of the
Farmers National Bank, OF Lancaster.
No preferences vera made in the as
signment, and the friends Of the bankers
are confident that the depositors viii be
paid dollar for dollar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
AIfaeId for Federal Senator.

CHICAGO, ILL, September B.-Chair-
Hinrichsen, Of the Democratic State Com
mittee, and one of Governor Altgeld's
closest political friends said to-day III
the Democrats carry the Legislature
Governor Altgeld will. no doubt, be the
choice OF the party for United States
senator. The only obstacle IS that ne
may not care to resign the office OF GOV
ernor. II the Republicans win, john *.
Tanner. who will then be Governor, VIII
be the choice for senator, because Aider-
man Madden and William y. mason VIII
Kill each other in the fght.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
RAPPAHANN0CK.
4 Uurdle-Race--Tourn and
HALL.


BALL.
WASHINGTON, VA, September ID
Especial )-Quite large and fashionable
crowd assembled here on yesterday TO
witness the hurdle race and the tourna-
ment given by the young men of this
place. The following young gentlemen
had charge of the entire programme: DIR.
T. l.. Booton, II. NJ. Miller, d. Lyle
Miller, ]. IL. Fletcher, Joseph VIII
liams, w. Il. Starke, Wade III. Massie,
Meade Hite Carroll Menefee. Chape-
rons-Mrs. George w. Kinsey, Mrs. Will
liam G.. Wood.
Eleven chivalrous knights contested
for the honors of the secession. Below
| give the names of the knights: Mt.
Meade, Mr.. Meade Hite; Piedmont, Mr..
Robert NJ. Menefee; Wordulle. William
Starke; Mt. Marshall. Washington,
Frank Moffett; Ivanhoe, Clarence LII
lard; Free Silver. Walter Smith; Erin,
James Fletcher; Rappahannock, James
Hite Glen Eyre, Joseph Keyser; Front
Royal, Joseph Downing.
Sir Knight Piedmont won the crown.
and crowned Miss Bertha Smith Queen
Of Love and Beauty; Sir Knight Mt
Meade won the first honor, and crowned
Miss Lizzie Smith drst maid Of honor;
Sir Knight Rappahannock won the Sc
oond honor. and crowned Miss Carrie
Miller second maid of honor; Sir Knight
Washington won the third honor, and
presented II to Mr.. Lyle Miller, who
crowned Miss Mary Moffett as third maid
of honor.
At night brilliant ball was given al
the Washington House. and the corona
ton address was delivered by Mr.
Charles II. Keyser one Of Washington
rising young lawyers.
Besides the chivalry and beauty OF
Rappahannock, the following ladies from
e. distance were present: Mrs. Basil y
Gordon. of Baltimore; Mrs. Franklin
Steams, of Richmond; Misses Mamie
Green, and Kate Montague, of Baltimore
Miss Madaline Barker, Of Baltimore
Misses Ruth Thomas. of New York
Blanche Dennis, of Dallas, Tex: Annie
Winter, OF Houston, Tex; Lizzie Stro-
Their, of Giles county, w. Va, and others
Mr. John A. Keyser, who has been
quite iii at his mothers home near here,
is reported as out of danger to-day.
Mr.. j. b. Cooper. Of this place, Is quite
I'll.
Mr.. IT. II. Elicit and his charming
daughter, Miss Carrie, are visiting at the
hosptable home Of Hon. j. b. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
HILL WILL SUPPORT BRYAN.
Has Written to Washington Friends
That Determination.

A Washington special to the New York
World says that Senator ID. 3. Hill has
written to friends in that city that he
will support Bryan and Sewall. Among
his reasons for so doing is that he feels
ne has been forced TO do so by the action
of the National Democratic party at
indianapolis. The Senator wishes II dis
tinctly to be understood that he Is neither
a silver monometallist nor gold mono-
tallist, but simon-pure bimetallist. He
sees no choice, so far as monometallism
is concerned. between the Chicago plat
form and the one adopted at Indianapolis.
The former practically advocates a silver
standard, while the latter, for the first
time i'm the history of any convention
calling itself Democratic. comes out fiat
footed for the use of gold alone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
senntor Smith's Position.

LONG BRANCH. n. j., September lS.-
United States Senator Smith issued a
statement to-day, in which he says he
bows to the will of the majority OF his
party, and expresses the belief that the
people may safely trust Democratic
President and Congress for whatever
legislation may prove necessary for the
welfare of the country.
Senator Smith has decided not to par
ticpate in the campaign as member oil
either the National or the State Demo
cratic Committee. As chairman OF the
Democratic State Committee he has is
sued a call for that body, to meet Il
Taylor's Hotel, Jersey City, at noon to-
morrow, when he will tender his resigna-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
The Nebrasknn at Emporia.

EMPORIA, VA. September lS.-tSpe-
cial )-Hon. William J. Bryan passed
through here this afternoon on the AIS
train. A crowd OF about five hundred
gathered at the depot to welcome the dis
tinguished Nebraskan. He was intro
duced by Mr.. William Powell. OF this
place, and spoke a few minutes. thank
Ing the audience for his cordial recep-
ton. Emporia has the honor OF being
the first town to welcome Mr.. Bryan TO
Virginia.
A handsome bouquet. with a card bear
ing the Inscription ITO the Next Presi-
dent of the United States" was present.
ed to Mr.. Bryan by Mr.. w. +. Bailey.
A large number OF citizens shook hands
with the gentleman. Great enthusiasm
nrevailed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
JOHN BOYD TEACHER.
Greer of Democratic Nominee for
Governor OF New York.

New YORK JOufndi)
John Boyd Thacher has been a promi-
nent figure in public life for many years
He Is at present Mayor of Albany, ana
he has been an active worker I'm the Dem
ocratic ranks for years. frequently having
been honored by his party with positions
of trust. At the Worlds Columbian EX-
position he was chairman of the Com
mttee on Awards, and, through this con-
nection, became widely known to puphc
men throughout the country.
Mr.. Thacher's liking for political life
was Unborn, as he was the eldest son OF
the late George III. Thacher. who was
for many years Mayor of Albany. Mr..
Thacher's education has been thorough
ly practical one After preparatory
course in school he entered Williams
College, from which he was graduated In
1869 Then. after a short time given I'D
TO travel. he entered his fathers car
wheel works, where he was taught the
trade of a moulder. In the evenings he
studied, and, having at last mastered the
details Of the business, was admitted TO
membership in the firm. The business is
now conducted by Mr.. Thacher and his
brother, George NJ. Thacher
IL was not until 1888 that Mr.. Thatcher
began 10 take public place in politics,
although he had always been an earnest
worker for his party. In that year he
was appointed a member Of the Board OF
Health of Albany. While holding this po-
sition he was elected to the State Senate.
In the spring of 1886 Mr.. Thacher was
elected Mayor of Albany. During his term
was held the bi-centennial celebration or
the founding Of that city, ana Mr.. Thach-
er. both as Mayor and as private citi-
zen, aided in making the event success.
His administration was also marked by
the lowest tax rate since the first year
of the war.
Mr. Thacher was again a candidate
for the mayoralty In 1895. and was elected.
This was the first election under the new
law changing the time Of elections from
spring 10 fall. and Mr.. Thacher has until
January /, 1898. to serve OF his present
term.
Mr. Thacher was married in 1872 to
Miss Emma Treadwel, Of Albany. He
has no children.
Mr.. Thacher is a man of scholarly az
tainments. He has travelled much. has
read deeply. and is broad minded and
cultured lie has particularly made a
study Of the laboring class, "a study in
which his early work in his fathers shop
materially assisted him.
Mr. Thacher has an inventive genius.
His latest idea Is a motor car impeled
by compressed air. IT has lately under
gone trial which seemed TO prove its
success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
The Gregory Trial.

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE. Sep
TENDER 17.-(Special )-Argument will be-
gin in the noted Gregory trial to-mor-
row, and our people are eager TO hear the
learned counsel. An amusing incident oc-
Cured in court during the day. While
a witness was testifying that the Glover
brothers were armed. and walked as II
they were ready for fight, Mr.. Lee
asked him whether he could tell by the
way a man walked If he was ready for a
fight. The reply was: "Why, the Scrip
lures teach that man is known by his
walk"
The Glover brothers are looking quite
well, and the wonder never ceases how
1t is that they could have lived after be-
ing so desperately shot. 1t will be remem-
bered that Christian Glover was shot
through the head and breast. and that MS
brother was shot in the abdomen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
The Prince Not Touched.

LONDON. September ls.-A sensational
story circulated in the United states that
the Prince OF Wales had been injured
while out shooting at Tulchan Lodge
Sassoon's place. in the highlands OF Scot
land. Is a canard. The incident used TO
create the sensation occurred last week,
while the Prince Of Wales was the guest
of Earl Craw during the Doncaster
racing. At that time, while the Prince was
out shooting, some pellets from his gun
struck an iron railing. rebounded and hit
a beater Nobody was injured, however,
and the Prince OF Wales was not touched
by a single pellet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
Charges of Bribery

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. September ls.-
Charges are flying thick and fast to-day
in connection with the failure OF the
Populist committee of thirteen and the
Democratic leaders to accomplish fusion
at the conference OF yesterday afternoon.
Charges of bribery are openly made
The Sentinel, the Democratic organ, under
the read-line. Rank Bribery Attempted
gives a two-coumn story OF the affair."
which contains interviews with i. W.
Hubbell. Of Pulaski county. and Captain
s. NJ. Shepard, of indianapolis, both MEM
bers OF the Populist Committee. In which
they say they were approached and Of
fered large sums Of money to prevent
fusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE RAIL-.
Baisimorc Defeats MISUNDERSTANDING
Errors-Hmtr-Raisiu Plays.

BALTIMORE, MD. September lS-The
Champions won from Boston to-day
an a game replete with glarIng errors
and hair-raislng pays, the teams about
evenly dividing each. Corbett had goou
control. and struck out seven OF the
visitors. Baltimore punched their hits IN
Two innings. The game was called at the
end OF the eighth inning on account oil
o"'" r. II. f.
Baltimore .........-..S
Boston .............I 0 o 90 ID
batteries: Corbett and Robinsoni
KIobedanz and Bergen.
PosTPoNEMENT.
CLEVELAND. o., September ls.-The
game between the Cleveland and en-
clnnatl teams at Cleveland was postponed
on account OF rain.
PARTLY IN DARKNESS.
PfrTsBURG. September lS-Fttsburg
did little batting to-day. for the
frat time IA two weeks, and won
game from Louisville. The latter part
~ the game was played in partial DARK
ness and many hits that would otner-
wise have been easy outs We're. maae
safely. Attendance. l.oo0. Score; X. II. r..
Pittsburg ........S 2VVVl III 10
louisville .......O 1 90 oo2 p III 1
Batteries: Hastings and Merritt; Fra
zier and Dexter
UMPIRE UNFAIR.
NEW YORK. September lS.-Hornung
deprived the Philadelphias OF all chances
90 win from the New Yorks to-day by
giving bases on balls at critical stages
and declaring a foul by Joyce FAIR
bit with the bases flled. He also fined
Grady and Taylor SIS each. ordered them
from the game. aud called policemen on
the fed to drag the two players off, In
stead OF using his watch. II was such
fragrant case Of unfairness that the
most partisan spectators showed their
disappfoyai Score: R.H. r..
New York ..........o o1025e0s-S .
Philadelphia .......e ooi29i00--f .
Batteries: Dcheny. sullivan. and War
1er; Taylor. Wheeler, GieF. and Grady.