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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
IN DEFENCE OF SCOTT JACKSON
Col. Crawford Resumes His Speech for
the Murderer of Pearl Bryan.

Cincinnati. May l3.-Col Crawford's
voice was hoarse this morning when he
resumed his speech in defense of Scott
Jackson.
He referred to Locke's testimony
that there was q clot of blood on the
bank where the body was found, indi-
eating that some bloody object had
been wiped there. and that the blood ap-
peared to have been left there by some
bloody object passing across the bushes.
You will remember that it rained that
night. Could not the rain which fell
that night have gathered some
of that blood and left in the drops
which gave the appearance of squirting?
That is the whole explanation of the
blood upon the bushes.
''If the girl was not killed at Fort
Thompson, where are you going to say
she was. killed?"
The speaker paid his compliments In
a decidedly positive way TO the expert
medica testimony He read an extract
of lecture by DR.. Draper before the
Harvard Medical School, in which ex-
pert testimony was characterized as
ridiculous and a disgrace to the profess
sion.
Col. Crawford concluded his speech
at noon. He claimed the murder is
still mystery, and offers no explanation
of the crime except that the prisoner
is not guilty.
There has been an effort in this case"
said he. ito convict the prisoner by
eX-poste facto evidence, by horde Of
newspaper reporters and policemen
who did not see him until long after
the crime. There has not been par
ticle OF direct circumstantial evidence
against this prisoner He cannot be
convicted upon the evidence.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
A HANDSOME HOTEL
May he Erected On Granby street by
Baltimore Man.

Apparently Norfolk's fame as a fine
hotei town has gone abroad and conf
dence In her assured great future Is not
confined to the people who dwell with
In her limits.
a we'll authenticated rumor was cur
rent last night In exclusive circles to
the effect that Mr.. Sylvanus Stokes, for
merly prominent business man OF
Richmond, Va, and now the proprietor
OF the widely Known Eutaw House In
baltimore. had purchased a site on
CRANKY street, and intends to erect upon
1t splendid hotel, Of ample proportions,
fitted and equipped after the most ap-
proved modern Style.
While no definite particulars are
given to the public, it may be said that
the proposed structure, If the report be
reliable, will not be very far from Col
lege Place. The mere mertion of Mr..
Stokes name in connection with the pro-
prietorship of u hotel Is sufficient guar
antee to the travelling public that If he
takes hold of 1t success may be predicted.
II Is said that the new hotel will be
one of the finest In the State, both in
point of exterior architectural beauty
and interior finish and furnishings. Its
location, within easy reach of the various
wharves and railway stations, together
with ITS advantages of environment, will
be an ideal one.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
CADET PRIZE DRILL.
The City of fsavannah Thronecd With
Visitors ON This Occasion.

Savannah, Ga, May 1s.-The city is
hlled with people to-day from all parts
OF Georgia and adjoining States, ana ali
iiheamdng trains are crowded. Eight
thousand people witnessed the cadet
battalion prize drill for $1,000 at the
military Interstate parade grounds be-
tween the cadets of the Military Acad-
emy, Charleston. and the Gordon Insti-
tute Cadets, OF BarnesvIlle, Ga, this
afternoon. The drill was one of the
most exciting In a military sense that
ma mas ever been given to cadet corps.
Ihe judges were Col. A. r. Lawton and
Capt, j.. F. Brooks, OF the FimtRegi
ment Infantry Georgia Volunteers, and
Major Q. II. keenan,. Second Regiment
Georgia Volunteers. While, the an,
nouncement of the result will not be
onicially made until Friday, 1t is gen
orally conceded that the prize will be
awarded to the South Carolina battalion.
Tomorrow the Interstate drill will take
place between the Morton cadets, of
Washington. and the Ogelthorpe IN
fantry, of Augusta. Ga. for the Gal
weston cup, now held by the Thurston
Rifles of Omaha, and declared forfeited
by Ad1utant-General Mabry, Of Texas.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
THE DEATH RECORD.
Two Well Known and Highly Re.
spected People Pass Away.

The numerous friends of Mr.. Clar-
ence McCleary will be panied to hear
OF his death. which occurred Mt his
home. No. "A Holt street. yesterday
morning at o'clock. Deceased was the
eldest son OF Mr.. f. f. Cleary. OF the
hrm OF McCleary and Mcclellan, and
was twenty-four years OF age, and
had been sick only six weeks. Mr..
McCleary leaves al wife, father and
mother and one brother to mourn their
loss. and 1t is needless to say the house
mold Is overwhelmed with grief De-
ceased was we'll known and popular
In this community. where for seyera /
years he had been connected with bie
father in business. His funeral will
take place from the residence as above
at o'clock this afternoon. at which
time and place friends and acouaint
anceS are requested to attend
Mr.. VIM. II. Cranberry a well-known
citizen. passed away at his home. on
Bute street, yesterday morning, after on
illness of two weeks, aged CO years. The
deceased was born in Norfolk and had
lived here nearly all his life. He is n
brother of Bishop John Ri Cranberry. of
she Methodist Church. South, and he has
brother also who resides in Baltimore
For a number of years he was book
keeper for the) firm of Hardy Bros. His
last employment was that of water in
spector for the city, which position he
held up to the time of his fatal illness.
Mr.. Cranberry leaves n wife and seven
children, all OF whom, with the excep-
tion of one son, who resides In Ralti-
more, live here. Bishop Cranberry was
IN Louisville at the time of his brothers
death He was teiegraphed the sad in
teliigence and will be here to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
MISSOURI REpUnLlCANs
Finished Up Their Work mt 4:sO This
Morning.

st. Joseph. Mo-, May 13-At 3 o'clock
this morning the roll was called in the
Republican State Convention on the
delegate at large, there being six names
before the convention with three tn be
selected. Chauncey l. FNley, of St. Louis,
having been unanimously chosen. The
first ballot resulted in the election Of
Major William Warner of Kansas City,
y. c. Niedringhaus, of St. Dpus, with
drawing in his favor Warner received
462 out of SIS votes cast.
The next contest was between r. G.
kerens and y. G. Niedringhaus. of ST.
Louis. Bitter opposition to Kerens made
Itself manifest in the voting. He failed
~ receive anything like the vote given
Warner, the total being 222 for Kerens
TO 4S4 for NiedEnGhaus. Ne,iringhaus'
election was made unanimous.
Colonel Bittnger, of 81: Joseph, with
drew his name and urged his friends
to vote for G. Kerens. but that did not
save that gentleman from defeat. On
the third ballot James Fl. Boutwell, of
Sedalia, was made the fourth delegate g
at large to ST. Louis.
The following alternates at large were
elected by acclamat!on: D3uis Benke, of
Charlton; James IT. Monroe. of Laclede;
Leon Jordan, of Jackson, and John Far
mer. of St. Louis. The latter two are
c'5lored.
The last and crowning act OF the con-
rent!on, Immediately before adjourn
ment. at 1870 this morning, was the
adoption Of a motion instructing the DEL
egates to the Nat.'nal Convention to
elect Chauncey l. FIlley a member of the
National Committee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
They FiIed n Demurrer.

New York, May 13.-Lawyers Joseph
II. Choate and w. II. Fuller, counsel 1rr
the directors OF the American Tobacco
Company, appeared before Judge Fitz-
gerald in Part l.. General Sessions, to-
day. and filed demurrer to the indict-
ments charging the directors with con-
spiracy in fixing and controlling the
prices of paper cigarettes.
The filing of the demurrer was informal
and no date was fixed as to when the
argument on It would be held. The date
will be arranged later. The directors of
the American Tobacco Company were in
dicted last week on the evidence pre-
sented by the National Cigarette Com
pany, a rival organization. The 4ndict
men. charges q misdemeanor. The men
were not arrested, and none OF them
were in court to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
A NOBLE ACT.
The Pennsylvania Rniirond's Very
Generous Kindness.

New York. May 13.-An Interesting IN
cident in connection with the shooting
OF the two Princeton students last spring
has just become known. When the
wounded men were examined Il was de-
c:ded that neth!ng could save the life of
one OF them except an immediate opera
don. telegram was sent to DIR. Bull,
this city. He received the message after
midnight. and at once went r. the Penn
syivania railroad station In Jersey City.
The last train having gone, he asked for
special engine and car. He was tn
formed that he would be obliged TO pay
deposit of $500. and also promise 70,
meet any further bill that the company
might present. DR.. Bull assented to tht .
proposition and the train was made up.
He waited for some time for the BIZ. and
hnaliy wrote asking that pne should be
sent him. Instead of receiving a bill he
received check for the 5000 he had pa Id
and a note saying that the company
would make no charges for the special
train, as the service was "in the interest
of suffering humanlty"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
THE HAMPTON INSTITUTE.
The Commencement Exercises To No
Held on the aIst Instanf.

Fort Monroe, Va. May lathe Harop-
ton Institute will hold it's commence
ment exercises this year on the 21st
instant. and to be followed by a meet
ing OF its alumnt and a negro confer.
ence that promises to be of peculiar in
terest to the schools trustees
MIR. Robert c. Ogden, president. Br
w. b. McVicker. of Philadelphia; DR..
Mckenzie. OF Cambride, and DR.. C. IT.
Parkhurst Of New York. are expected TO
speak al the conference Booker 4.
Washington, principal of Tuscogee m
stitute; DR.. j. II. Cromwell, the negro
statistlcian at Washington; Hon. J. s.
Durham. or Philadelphia, ex-Mihister ito
Hayti, and other noted educators, are
expected to lead the discussion on mat
tors of interest to the negro race. Prof.
w. S. Scarborough. OF Wilberforce uni
verstty and H. Ell Chattelaine will
speak on the folk lore OF the negro, and
the whole three days will be fued with
interesting experiences and helpful dis
cussions. A large attendance OF grad.
uates and Of friends Is expected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
THE COTTON MEN MEET I.
Seventy Manufacturers Of Cotton and,
WooIen eoads Form an Association.
DR.. MsADEA, NEW ORLEANS, PRESIDENT
Thomas MARTHA, OF Atlanta, wsF
Elected Secretary The stnsnation
which Now Exists was Discussed
and various Remedies We're Pro-
poaed-Ts Endorse the Movement

Atlanta, May 13.-Seventy n1anufae-
tuiers Of cotton and wocflen goods, In
Guiding knitters, met here to-day and
organized the Southern Textile Associa-
ton. DR.. McAaden, OF New orleans,
was reelected president, and Thomas
Martin, or Atlanta, was elected secre-
tary. The manufacturers discussed the
staghation which exists In the cotton
Industry In the United States, and va
rous remedies were discussed. MIR. Mar
tin, editor Of Dixie, read a paper showing
how the United Kingdom sells nearly an
the cotton goods Imported by the Spanish
American countries by Africa, China and
Japan American manufacturers should
seek those markets. he urged. The man
ufacturers Of colored cotton goods held
conference by themselves and agreed
to enrtail production enc third for June,
July and August.
Strong resolutions were adopted by the
Association endorsing the Southern ex-
position which is to be held In Chicago
next rail-. Ex-senator Patrick Walsh
left here Tonight for Washington TO ask
Congress to indorse the movement.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
The Withdrawals OF Cold.

Washington, May l3.-The Withdrawals
Of gid from the Treasury to-day We're
81 535. 800. which reduces the treasury
gold reserve to s114. .456, ,3Sl The last bond
issue of 500 100000 in February raised
the reserve to s12S, 100000. but since that
point was touched the reserve has steadi-
ly declined. All the gold due from that
bond dssue-$lll, 900, ,e0o-wfth the excep-
ton of 100000, has been paid into the
treasury Since February 1st. last, the
treasury has lost s49,O0O00o in gold. The
loss this month has been sl1,50o, 900, and
since the beginning of the fiscal year,
July /, 1895. sl40,000,000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
THEY PLEADED Nor GUILTY.
The Bermuda's Crew Arrnisned. BE.
fore the United States Courf

New York. May l3.-Just before the
close or to-day's opening session of the
May term of the Criminal Court. Cantain
John O'Brien, Mate Edward Murphy.
John d. Hart and Emilio Nunez were ar
raigned upon charge of having aided
and set on foot a military expedition
against foreign power in Cuba. with
which the United States is at peace.
This charge has reference to the first
successfui trip of the steamer Bermuda
TO Cuba. with arms, ammunition and
men. The accused, through their coun-
sci. entered formal plea of not guilty
with permission to change their plea or
enter demurrer. The men had been
held by the United States Commissioner,
in Philadelphia, under 81, 900 bail each.
but upon request Assistant United States
District Attorney Hinman, Judge Bene-
diet increased their bail to 50 200 each
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.
The senate Committee discuss tht
Matter nnd Postpone Acttou.

Washington. May 19.-The Senat
Comm!ttee on Foreign Relations this
morning discussed Senator Morgan's
Joint resolution recognizing the beige
rency ,of the Cuban insurgents, but no
action was taken and the sentiments of
the members were not disclosed by the
discussion. The meeting was not largely
attended. so the subject was postponed
until next Wednesday. Nothing was
said in the committee about asking the
presence before It iof the Diaz brothers,
who were expelled from Cuba on the
charge OF aiding the insurectionists. a
movement is on foot to have these gentle
men appear before the committee and re-
late the condition of affairs on the island
az they know them. but no steps have
yet been taken looking to such hearing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
NATIONAL POLICE CHIEFS.
They Meet at Atlanta and Transact
Very Important RusineBs.

Atlanta, May 13.-The second day Of
the National Police Chiefs Convention
was characterized by important action
on matter that has long been discussed
by the officers. This matter was the
adoption of system of Identification.
and after thorough discussion of the
subject from every standpoint the presi-
dent was empowered to name a com
mittee to adopt the Bertillion system.
This Will be the standard system Of the
Police Department of the country when
adopted Nearly the whole morning
was consumed In discussing this ques-
tion. and MIR. George Porteus, of Chi
cago. the representative of the system,
explained Its workings very CAREFUL .,
Chief w. j. McKelvey delivered a very
fine address on what constitutes q good
police officer. The chiefs enjoyed an
old-fashioned barbecue at Cole Spring
this afternoon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
NEW YORK srEEpLE CHASE.
The Programme WINS Not Attractive
For the small Crowd

Morris Park Race Track, May 49,
The spring meeting of the New York
Steeple Chase Association opened here
to-day, but as the programme was nei-
ther briliiant nor attractive, the at
tendance was quite small.
First race, " miles over 6 hurdles.
Po;een. l5O, Bracken, - to 8. won: Scud,
:; Annnie Bishop g. Time. 2:5lls.
Second race. steeple chase, 3 miles,
Helas. l4s, Chandler. 12 10 5. won; Say
onara, 2; Mars Chan, 3. Time, 6:lS.
Third race, New York steeple chase
handicap, about 2k miles.-Duke of
Abercorn. 1856. Perssea, to 3, won;
Woodford, .. Only two starters.
Fourth race. ST. Nicholas hurdle han
dicap, ~ miles. over six hurdles.-Win-
ship, l3S, Chandler, 10 to /, won: San
joaquin, 2; Southerner. 3. Time, 2:5OlS.
Fifth race. the Eclipse course.-NIir-
age 1872, Taral, to /, won Fugutive. Q:
Pay or Play. 3. Time 1:l5
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
THE SOUTH AIT CHICAGO
The General Exhibits of the Southern States
Exposition Have Been Decided Upon.
KING COTTON THE GREATEST FEATURE.
Applications For Space Now Entered
Aggregate About $4,000 square
Feet-Mr. 4. ID. Parker Will be Chief
OF INSTALLATION for the South
Louisiana ana Texas Waking UP.

Augusta, Ga, May 13.-The following
general exhibits at the Chicago and
Southern States Exposition have been
decided upon to show the products of
the entire SouthI
Forest Products-In charge of Prof.
B. E. Fernow. Chief of Division of For
estry, United States Agricultural De-
partment; mineral products in charge
OF David Day, United States Geological
survey; nbres. In charge of G. r. Dodge,
of the Agricultural Department
Each of the foregoing will occupy at
least 10000 square feet. A great feature
will be made of cotton, cotton products
and processes Of manufacture, which will
require about 10000 square feet. 1t will
comprise the earliest and the most i'm
proved machinery and every variety of
cotton fabric.ft Is expected that this
department will be under the direction
of widely known expert and inventor
OF cotton machinery.
The tobacco section will be planned un-
der the advice of DR.. II. b. Battle, di-
rector of the United States Experiment
Station, Raleigh, n. c., and Prof. c. F.
Vanderford. Secretary United States
Experiment Station, Knoxville, Tenn,
both of whom are eminent authorities
on tobacco culture. Prof w. c. Stubbs.
Director United States Sugar Expert
memt Station. New Orleans. probably
VIII be required to supervise the sugar
exhibit. With these gentlemen will be
associated Prof j. a. Holmes, State
GeoloSist, of North Carolina, who has
the best existing Southern collection of
minerals and forest products; Prof
Yates State Geologist of Georgia.;
Messrs. Roche, .Nesbitt, Lane and Stone,
Commissioners of Agriculture of South
Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi A
conference of these and other gentle
men VIII be held in Washington proba bly,
Saturday or Monday. when preliminary
plans and division of space will be sub
mitted and final plans adopted by them.
Applications for space now entered
aggregate about $4,000 square feet. c.
ID. Parker, who had a prominent part
IN the installation of the Government
displays at Atlanta. will probably be
appointed Chief of Installation for the
South.
Louisiana and Texas are waking up.
In response TO urgent letters. Senator
walsh VIII probably visit those States
next week to assist in organizing them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
A Reliable I'iape.

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
WOMAN is THE SUBJECT
Or, LoWther, Of Kansas, Introduces a Resu-
IutIon Concerning Women as Delegates.
LET WOMEN KEEP SILENT IN CHURCHES
That They Refuse the knowledge that
Comes From Books. Papers ana
HnEnzines,nnd that II They Would
Learn Anything Let Them Ask
Their Husbands at Home.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 1S.-Biss,op
Vincent, tine venerable founder of the
Chautauqua Society. presided at this
mornings session of the Methods /
General Conference. Thei usual rou-
tine was followed during the morn
Ing until Rev. DR.. Lowther, of South
west Kansas, created a great deal of
laughter by introducing the following
resolution:
Whelreas this conference has DIT
cided TO send TO the annual confer
ences the question as to whether the
word laymen should be so construed
as to include women; and whereas
1t Is believed by many that on scrip
tural grounds women cannot be ad-
mitted to the General Conference,
therefore,
Resolved. That we Also submit to
the annual conference the following
question:
Are women included in our articles
OF religion which read: Man Is very
far gone from original righteousness?
While this question is pending, be 1t
the order of this General Conference
that the women of the church obey
the Apostolic injunction: LET your
women keep silence in TIE churches. -
That they do also refuse the knowi-
edge that comes from books, papers,
magazines, lectures, lyceums and read
ing circles, and that if they would learn
ANYTHING, let them ask their husbands
at home
Since "On Scripturap Grounds" !"
some of our brethren have served no
tice that they will raise this question
on the Day of Judgment, let the an
nual conferences decide by vote whether
women are included or excluded in the
language Every man in his own order"
in Paufs chapter on the resurrection
IN tfT, 1c T.
resolutions were referred to a commit
tee on eligibility.
Several changes in the disciplinS.
recommended by the Bishops. were
reported by the Committee on Revisal.
The first two sections of the report
were adopted. A warm fight occurred
over the adoption of the third section
OF the report relating to infant baptism.
During the rebate DIR. Buckley said
that he was satisfied that there were
in the Baptist Church over half a mil
lion members who would now be in
the Methodist Church if they were
given the right TO choose the way they
were TO be baptized. He moved that
that part of the discipline be stricken
out. so that adults baptized in infancy
might be allowed to be baptized again
In any way they might elect.
Rev a. II. Leonard opposed the mo-
ton. He said that the motion would
discredit infant baptism. and that II
would be step backward for the great
Methodist Church. He said: Il believe
there is no person so ht to be bap-
tiZed as an infant"
Rev. S. w. Matthews. of Southern
California, said that he did not believe
in discrediting infant baptism, but he
did believe that adults who have been
baptized in infancy should be given
the same right to he baptized that un-
baptized converts have.
The section was recommitted with
Dr. Buckley's amendment. .
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
The Giadiator with Ara,s.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 13.-The
schooner Gladiator left Fort Meyer.
Fforida, last night with arms, ammuni-
tion for the Cuban insurgents. She
also carried forty men and will pick
up more at Key Largo. Among the
Americans on board were j. D. Rose,
newspaper correspondent: w. r. Wash
burn, inventor of q rapid fire gun, and
l.. c.. Stewart. skilled engineer. A..
H. Harris, an expert at gunpowder maxi
Ing, was also on board. Alfonzo Con-
zales, a Cuban, commanded the eSpedi-
tion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14
A Fnmous Hotel Rurn.,I.

. Knoxville. Tenn. May 13.-The fa-
nous Montvale Springs, Blount county.
was destroyed by fire this afternoon.
The place was one of the most promi-
nent summer resorts in the South. until
visited by an epidemic of yellow fever
several years ago The hotel had been
recently improved at a cost of $4,000,
and had prepared to entertain large
party of visitors this season. The prop-
erty was owned by Robert Bonner. of
New York, and other eastern capitalists.
and was valued at $4,000, with SIS 600
insurance. The origin OF the fire is un-
known
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14

Berlin. May l3.-John Hays Hammond,
the American; Lionel Phillips and Geo,
Faerrar. who were condemned to death
by the High Court at Pretoria upon
charges Of treason in being active
members OF the johannesburg Reform
Union, have been eommunted to i'm
prisonmert for term of five years.
The sentences OF other members of the
Reform Committee who wre founli
guilty Of conspiracy, have been reduced
TO one years imprisonment.