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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
DOC JONES WILL NOT HANG.
Petersburg Wife-MurGcrer to Go 10
the Penitcntiary.


The Governor on yesterday commuted
the sentence OF Matthew alias Doc Jones.
Of Petersburg. who was to have been
hanged for murder on August 9th. to
eighteen years imprisonment In the pcni-
tentiary. Jones was originally sentenced
to be hanged on July 3lst. but the Gov
ernor respited him, in order to consider
his case
His Excellency gives the following rea-
sons FOR having granted the commutation:
This man suspected his wife OF inf
deity, and her conduct justified his sus-
picions. When he made known his sus-
picons TO her she left his house, and
refused repeatedly to return or live with
him again. For several days he brooded
over his troubles. ate very little. and
drank freely. Finally he made another
appeal TO his wife to return and live
with him: this she again refused TO do
I'm emphatic terms. whereupon. maddened
and desperate, he took her life. While
the crime was great. think the circum-
stances under which Il was committed
were such as TO Justify the Executive
in relieving the prisoner OF the severest
penalty fixed by law for any crime, and
which IS meted out only TO the worst
criminals.
The prisoner had borne a good charac-
ter. He had been Iaw-abiding quiet. and
peaceable, Industrious. and trustworthy.
Clemency is recommended by five Of
the jurors who tried him. and number
OF prominent citizens, and the Judge in
terposes no objection.
Resolving all doubts on the side OF mer-
cy. / do hereby commute the sentence Of
the prisoner to eighteen years confne-
ment in the penitentiary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
CHEsAPEAkE AND OHIO.
Favorable ShOwing-Enrning
sfcnI Condition, Etc.


WASHINGTON, August 2L-The report
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway for
1896. which has been submitted by Presi-
dent NJ. L. ingalls,. Is a most favorable
showing, considering the Disadvantages
under which railroads in.-all sections OF
the country have labored for the past
year. First Of all, the report shows that
the gross earnings of the road have
reached Sl0,22l.l3l, a sum which has not
been exceeded save in 1893, when the
Worlds Fair was in progress at Chicago,
and even I'm that year the excess was
only about 100000. The careful manage
ment which is now marked feature o.
the road is shown in the fact that while
the receipts have thus increased, the
operating expenses have been only ! per
cent larger than those of the last year,
and 7 per cent less than I'm 1892. The net
earnings were the largest in the history
OF the company.
In physical condition the property has
been fully maintained and improved. The
company had had no construction account
during the year in the operating depart
ment, and the policy heretofore estab-
lished Of charging all additions and bet
terments to operating expenses has been
continued The company laid 10000 tons
of new rails. at cost of $l29223.
The company has operated its own line
by way Of Lexington, KY, into Louis
Vile since April 1st, but the earnings
and expenses of that division have been
kent separate. So far the contract has
not proved a burden, and 1t is believed
that it will be a profitable one in the
future. The charges for the coming
fiscal year of 1861, including interest on
the IL per cent bonds now in the trea-
sury. amount TO S3,153,41, an increase of
81. 800 over the charges of last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

consider propositions for the coming
Corbett-Sharkey fight. Corbett had seen
called TO Baltimore on business. HIS rep
resentatlve said that Corbett desired to
have inserted In the articles OF agree
ment clause providing that the winner
of the contest should be awarded the
police Gazette" world championship
belt. which Corbett claims by right OF
forfeit from F'itzsimmons. This was
agreed to, and articles were changed ac-
cordingly.
Mr.. W. r. Wheelock. on behalf OF Dan
Stuart. said lie was ready 10 guarantee
to pull off the fight at place which
would be free from police interference
Mr. Stuart had not yet decided what
purse he would offer for the fight.
Mr. Lynch said the National Sporting
Club. OF San Francisco. had made a
standing offer of 10000 for the fight. but
Mr. Wheeock said Mr.. Stuart would
make no such offer.
IL was finally decided TO adjourn the
meeting until next Thursday, when 1t is
expected that Corbett and Sharkey will
be present. Mr. Stuart will tnen name
the figure Of what he is willing TO give for
tie fight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
Republican League Convention.

MILWAUKEE,. WIS, August 2i-Dele-
gates and visitors 10 the Republican Ma
tional League Convention, which opens
here at noon tomorrow. have been
streaming into this city since early morn
ing. Most Of the Eastern state delegates
are present in fun force. The indications
are that there VIII be over one thOlsI ~
delegates in Attendance. The fight for the
presidency has narrowed down between
General McAlpin, Of New York. and
Charles v Gordon. of Chicago. with the
chances decidedly in favor o. the latter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
CLEARING-HOUsE CERTIFICATES
Contingent Application Made for
Them by One Hank.

NEW YORK. August A.-The Clearing
House Loan Committee met this morning
and II is known that the National Bank
of Commerce. one Of the strongest in
stitutions in the city, made application
for loan certificates. This bank has no
use for certificates, itself. but will take
them 10 help smaller concerns. The
committee adjourned shortly after Il
o'clock. without taking any action. and
will meet again tomorrow.
Ii was announced that no applications
were received beyond the tentative re-
ouest made by the National Bank of
Commerce. which is contingent upon
others being made.
IL clearing house loan certificates are
issued the collateral pledged as security
for them will be received at rs per cent.
Of It's market value. Interest at tho rate
of per cent will be charged on the
certificates while they are outstanding.
and In addition a commission Of l-16 OF
per cent. viii be exacted. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

peculiar position. He was delegate to
the State convention. worked 70 have
the financial question relegated 10 Chi
cago. and with other delegates. pledged
himself to abide the action taken by the
national Democracy. Some weeks ago
great Bryan ratfication meeting was held
in Jacksonville. over which Hartrsdge
presided, and later he was member OF
the county convention which adopted
resolutions endorsing Bryan and the Chi
cago platform.
But for these things Hartridge's bolt
would have excited little surprise. as he
is the attorney for the Plant system Of
railroads in this State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
Down and Back, One Dollar.

Next Sunday august 3)th) morning at
$3.50 o'clock, the usual popular Chesapeake
and Ohio Sunday seaside excursion train
will leave Broad-Street Station for Old
Point, Buchroe Beach, Newport News,
Norfolk, etc. The round-trip is only 81.
A stone-ballast track and two-hour Sche-
dule gives our patrons a quick, clean
ride 10 the sea-" The train IS unsurpassed
for comfort. Surf bathing ocean breezes.
and superb hotel accommodations. Re-
tJrISng, leaves Old Point at z p NJ. Nor
folk at 3:30 p. II. Also. A. NJ the fol-
lowing Monday. Old-Point tickets good
only on date OF sale. pecially-arranged
prices for dinner ut Old Point.
HORACE L. SMITH, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
SUTTON SET FREE.
,,, GOVERNOR rARDoNs PETER
u,uyrl,s ALLEGED MURDERER.
rgD Of A ROMANTIC CASE.
s.ntcnced rive Times. Escaped
5ost before Time to he Hanged
,..,nturcd in Washington Terri
tory. and sent TO the reni'e"'i"ry'

,-.- having stood Eve times before
..... ...-r,s io have the sentence Of death
,....l snon him. and entered the walls
80 ,se virrinia pcnitcnt.ary TO remain
@.-f.,s. Dc has rceained his liberty.
governor oFerrau pardoned him yes
..--.y and thc joyful tidings were borne
o.. .,,. man who has for so long been the
,..gm OF circumstances by Mr.. Evan r.
Ctes,crman. private secretary 10 his
TNcslency.
The Governor signed the pardon about
, o'clock ln the afternoon. and Mr.. Ches-
t,rman carried 90 over TO the prison about
g o'clock and delivered # in person TO
Sutton. 10 whom he has been greatly In
ter..t.d.
sutton bad just gone 20 his cell, and
v,. ENGAGED 800 eating his frugal supper
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
..The TriIbN ExcurSion.v

The heated term only adds to the
'TrilDy" crowds. The usual large num-
Der took advantage of the cheap "Trilby"
train on Sunday, and made a trip TO the
seashore to t~joy day i'm the salt water.
The cloudy day was a great advantage,
as it gave the large crowd the advantage
OF making the trip without the heat.
The so people who went to Ocean View
and Virginia Beach on Sunday were well
paid for their trip, as they had the plea
sure OF the bath without the heat of the
sun, which added greatly to the trip.
There will be but few more Of these
"Trilby trains" run this season. and the
citizens of Richmond should take ad-
vantage of the cheap rates while they
have the opportunity. The ''rrilby' will
be run again on Sunday, August seth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC BoLTERs.
delegates to the state Convention at
syrncuse August 3Ist.

NEW YORK. August 2L-At a con-
ference OF the committees in charge OF
the Organization Of the Democratic boilers
through the State. which was held to-
day. for the purpose Of selecting delegates
70 the Democratic boilers convention, 10
be held at Syracuse on the 3ist instant,
General Charles Tracey, OF Albany pre-
sided, and reports were read from various
parts OF the State.
or the sixty counties. over forty were
found 10 he already organized, and half
the remainder well-progressed.
The Syracuse convention promises 10
surpass in attendance the anti-snap
gathering of four years ago; and the
delegation at indianapolis will, II IS said,
be the most distinguished that has ever
represented New York Democrats at
national convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.
John Gilmore Boyd "a Candidate for


NEW YORK, August 24-The only
news given out from Democratic head
quarters at the Bartholdi Hotel tonight
was that John Gilmore Boyd, Of this
city. is candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor He is a lawyer
and a bimetallist
At a meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the State Democracy tonight
Chairman Francis NJ Scott announced
that II had been decided that the State
Democracy would send delegates TO the
Democratic boilers convention 10 be
held at Indianapolis, and support the
ticket there nominated.
To be officially recognized as a party
in this State and have ballots, the State
Democracy will take part in the Demo-
cratic bolters' State Convention 20 be
held at Syracuse August 3ist Mr.. Scott
said that primaries of the State Democ-
racy would be held in all the Assembly
districts next Friday evening, TO elect
delegates 10 this convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
DEMOCRATIC CLUB ASSOCIATION.
IFS Convention fn st. Louis May
Cover Two Days.

WASHINGTON, d. c., August 2i-At
the headquarters OF the National Associa-
tion OF Democrat tic Clubs II Is stated
mat there Is a growing demand that the
convention at St. Louis on September
a0th should cover two days instead OF
one. as now arranged for The officers
of the National Association are consider
ing the feasibility OF amending the call
ana make the dates Tuesday and Wed
nesdav. September 2sth and Goth. the
first days session being devoted 10 tenn
porarv organization and a report from
the officers. TO be followed at night by
meeting to ho addressed by both Bryan
and Sewall. both or WhOn' IL Is positively
stated. will attend the convention. II
has also been suggested that after the
close OF the convention on the second day
a night parade be had.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
Running on Time.

As Illustrating the degree OF efficiency
to which the present management Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad has brought
its motive power equipment and esprit
de corps of the operation staff, we call
attention to the fact that during the
months of April, May, and June the pas
senger trains and fast freight trains have
almost invariably arrived at their re-
spectlve destinations on schedule time
The very few exceptions TO the general
rule were due TO causes inseparable from
railway operation. and against which no
forethought can wholly guard. 1t may
be safely said that during the period
named no road in America comparable
in magnitude to the Baltimore and Ohio
can surpass its record for punctuality in
train movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
See How ii Acts.

Miss Jennie Anderson, 1872 Broad street,
says: For thirteen years, periodically, I
have been a great sufferer from head
ache. and my head has ached steadily
for the past six days. 1 called on the
Mexican Medicine Company. and by a
simple application of King of Pain I
was relieved at once. 1t was simply won
derful" A 5O-cent bottle for % cents.
Large 81 bottle of To-Ka, the great Mexi-
can Blood Tonic. 25 cents. Samples free.
Office: 305 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
STEPHEN ID. KENNEDY DEAD.
He Had at One Time Headquarters
nt Richmond.

BALTIMORE, MD. August PA pri-
vate telegram from Atlantic City, n. j..
states that Stephen ID. Kennedy, Mary
land passenger agent OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, died there to-day Of
Brights disease.
Mr.. Kennedy~vas born in Slmcoe. ont.
I'm 1919. He had been connected
with the Pennsylvania railroad for twenty
years. Prior thereto he was North Caro-
lima agent OF the Richmond and Danville,
and a Virginia representative Of the Bal
timore and Ohio system. with headquar-
ters at Richmond. For several years he
was located at Newark. y. j.. and Long
Branch. in charge of the seashOre busi-
ness of the Pennsylvania Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

the penitentiary more than four years.
during which time his conduct has been
exceptionally good.
have realized the great responsibility
resting upon me. and have acted with the
utmost caution. My conclusion has been
reached deliberately.
A pardon will issue.
(Slgned CHARLES T. O'FERRALL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
senshore Excursion via PennsyIva-
mia Railroad.

On Fridays and Saturdays during June.
July, and August the Pennsylvania RAN
road Company viii sell excursion tickets
for 10 and II A, NJ. trains from Washing
ton TO Atlantic City. Cape May. and Sea
Isle city at rate of s. for the round trip;
tickets good 10 rst--.n until the following
Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC BOLTEn.
Pledged 10 Abide by Convention Ar
bitrnmenf-Rniiro Attorney.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, August "a
John L. Hartridge who represents this
county in the State Senate. and says he
Senator Call, Is out in card boitlng
pryan and the Democratic platform. Mr.
partridge is very vituperatiye In his
statements In regard to the Chicago plat
form. denouncing It as dishonest, anar-
chistic and revolutionary"
Hartridge's bolt places him In another
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
DAVID r. FRANCIS.

Saturday next. the 18th Of August. lie
will devote this week TO clearing up odds
and ends and finally disposlng of such
departmental work as has been prepared
under his direction and Is ready for his
signature.
GOVERNOR FRANCIS'S CAREER.
ST. LOUIS, August 2l-David Rowland
Francis. the successor TO Hon. Hoke
Smith as Secretary Of the Interior. was
born Of Scotch-Irish parents In Richmond,
XIV. october /. 1880 Suppementing his
common school education I'm Kentucky,
he graduated from Washington Univer-
city. I'm this city. I'm 1870. with the degree
OF Bachelor Of Arts. After three years
Apprenticeship in commercial life he or
ganized the ID. r. Francis and Brother
Commission Company. which is still one
OF the leading firms operating at the
Merchants Exchange. In 1883 he was
elected vice-president Of the Exchange.
and the following year was chosen presi-
dent.
A. LIFELONG DEMOCRAT.
He has been n lifelong Democrat, and
I'm 1854 was a delegate 10 the convention
that nominated Mr. Cleveland for Presl-
dent The following year he was elected
Mayor Of St. Louis by i,io0 majority.
overcoming a former Republican majority
Of 1900 Long needed municipal reforms
hourished under his administration. In
1855 he was elected Governor of Missouri
By one OF the heaviest majorities ever
achieved by his party in Missouri, and
his wise conduct Of the Office is still
criterion. Prior to the Chicago conven-
ton OF this year ne was prominent IN
the ranks Of the sound-money men, and
took a leading part i'm the effort to beat
back the rising tide Of silver agitation.
In 1876 Mr. Francis was welded 70
Miss Jennie Perry. OF st. Louis, daugh-
ter Of John D. Perry, president Of the
Iaclede National Bank. Six boys have
been born of this union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

Special and reduced rates. Table un-
surpassed rooms fronting the ocean;
finest bathing and sport on the coast
Theatricals daily. Write Ocean View
Hotel, Ocean View, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
CORBETT-sHARKEY FIGHT.
Articles Therefor Exchanged-"Po-
no. Cnxette's, Champ ionship Belt.

NEW YORK, August H-D. j. lyncn,
representing Tom Sharkey, San Fran
clscos "sailor boy pugiiist, and Samuel
Thall. Jim Corbetts representative, met
al the office OF the Police Gazette" this
afternoon to fix a time and place and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

between Baltimore and Richmond via
all-rail line. Quickest time ana cheapest
freight. Apply TO Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
4o-fy Against Disease

by keeping the liver In healthy action
with DR.. Davids Liver Pills; 25 cents a
box: 8 boxes for 81.
OWENS * MINOR DRUG CO.,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
The RInod Nust BE

Kept In a pure and healthy state with
DR.. Davids Iodo-Ferrated Sarsaparilla, II
you would be strong and free from dis
ease. Inquire of any reputable druggist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
Enr Clutches. Trurse.. Braces.

Rubber Air Pillows, Cushions, and APP
pllances. and ali Pure Medicines. send 20
OWENS < MINOR DRUG CO.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
shippers should Procure New
FREIGHT Tariff

OF Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad. between Richmond and
Baltimore Quickest time and lowest
rates Aii-rail line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
To shippeFs.

Quickest time and lowest freight rates
between richmond and Baltimore via
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad All-rail line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

In Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic you
know what you are taking. It is simply
Iron and Quinine in tasteless form. IL
IS sold on a guarantee-No cure no pay.
prfce 50c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

Baltimore and Richmond. via Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac raiifoaa
All-rail line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
TO SUCCEED HOKE SMITH.
ID. r.. Francis, of Missouri, Appoint
ed Secretary of the Interior.

BUZZARD'S BAY, MASS, August "a
President Cleveland announced tonight
that David r. Francis, Ex-Governor of
Missouri, had been appointed Secretary
OF the Interior vice Hoke Smith. resigned,
and that he will assume the duties of his
office Sentemher 1st
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
The Weather

F. WASHINGTON. August 24.-Fore-
(iIR cast for Virginia Fair weather;
wv" clearing in the southeast portion
by morning northerly winds;
slightly warmer
For North Carolina: Generally fair
weather in tho interior; probably local
showers along the coast northerly winds;
warmer in the interior.
Weather conditions: The baromete,
has fallen very rapidly in the Northwest
and slowly I'm the Southwest. 1t ha'
risen slightly over the Lake region, Mia
die Atlantic States. and New England
1t has also risen to the west OF Montana
and It is highest on the North Pacific
coast. A depression OF considerable
energy Is noted to the north Of Dakota
II is warmer to the west Of the Missis-
sippi and in the Ohio Valley. and cooler
in the Middle Atlantic States Il
much cooler 10 the north OF Montana,
Showers have prevailed in the Gulf,
Middle. and South Atlantic States. and
on the New England coast. TIE weathes
Is clear tonight except along the Allan
tic coast and Gulf. where cloudiness con-
tlnues.
Local thunder-storms are likely. 10 con-
tinue in the South Atlantic and East Gulf
States.
Tur vrArHrR ~ RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was partly cloudy and there were light
ra,ns in the afternoon, followed by 4 fall
-, +amnaraOure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
oceau View Hotel.

Store-door delivery on all shipments re-
ceiyed by BAY LINE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25
BRYAN'S REST ENDED.
HE STARTS on HIS TRIP TO THE
WESTWARD.
HE SPEAKS ON MONEY.
.The Man Who Advocates the
Gold Standard In This Country
mctallism.

UPPER RED HOOK, n. Y, August
2t-Mr. and Mrs. Bryan left Upper Red
Hook for Winnesook Lodge. in the
Catskills. at noon to-day. They will drive
in a carriage as far as Rhineciff, where
they will cross the river TO Rondout. and
take a train for Big Indian Station.
They were accompanied to Rhinecin
by their hosts. Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Per-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-25

SECRETARY SMITHS RESIGNATION.
WASHINGTON. d. c., August 2i.-Sec-
retary Hoke Smith will sever his con-
nectlon with the Interior Department on