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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION.
Matter OF the Executive Ohicer and
other Assistants.

WASHINGTON, d. c., January IL
The members of the Venezuelan pouhna-
~ commission reassembled In the d.
n,omatic-Room Of the State Department
ar 1910 o'clock this morning. after re-
cess of week.
Mr.. Andrew -. White, who was the
only absentee at the original meeting,
was present. Justice David j. Brewer
the president of the commission, presided,
and his private secretary, Frederick j.
Haig, was temporarily installed as clerk,
pending the appointment OF the exc
cIltive officer and the other assistants
to be selected.
A large number OF applications TOT
employment by tie commission nave
been received from stenographers, trans
lators, and others anxious to obtain cieri-
cal employment. and this morning
some of these crowded the ante-room be-
tween the office of the Secretary of State
and the Diplomatic-Room when the
members of the committee began their
session.
Several OF the candidates for offices or
the commission were consulted by MEM
beers during the session, and one OF them.
a Mr.. Page, Of New York, who Is anxious
TO secure the executive citizenship, was
with them in the diplomatic-room for
short time. Mr.. j. Malet Provost, an
international lawyer of some reputation.
who has been connected with the Pc
ralta-Reaves case, is said to be strongly
backed for the principal position winch
the commission will create.
The commission adjourned for the day
at $3.50 o'clock. after having been in con-
tinuous session for five hours. Most
of the day was spent in examining the
qualifications of the candidates for the
secretaryshp and other positions. but no
selection was made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
companled by Mr.. Clarence Noteworthy.

companIed by Mr.. Clarence Noteworthy,
a well-known Philadelphia.
Mrs. John r. Patram, Who has been
quite sick for several weeks. Ia con-
valcacert.
Mamie and Annie. the two little
daughters OF Mr.. T. J. Enright. who
have been sick for some time with ma
.ariai-fever. are both in a very feeble
condition.
Mr.. Thomas O'Connor. the night watch
man OF the Millhiser Manufacturing Com
pany. who has been quite sick. Is said to
be rapidly gaining strength.
Mrs. A. NJ. Butler has returned home
from Washington after a visit OF several
weeks.
Mr.. Lawrence Baker Il quite III at his
home in Henrico county.
Mr.. Harrison Enroughty. who has been
confined to his home for the past several
weeks BY illness, is reported to be no
better.
Mrs. James Batterby, who has been
very Ill at her residence. No. SS26 Seventh
street Is conva!escing. 90,
Misses Fannie Wallace and Lizzie Gil
liam have returned home from Bucking
ham county, after a delightful Visit Oh
several weeks to relatives and friends:
Thursday last deer was seen on i ul-
ton Hill near the residences OF Mr.. >. r.
Waddill and Captain Lamb.
Mr. John Gurren. who has been on a
business trip to Roanoke, has returheo
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
TO ARM THE MILITIA.
Senator HnwIey's Bill Endorsed by
Assistance Doe.


WASHINGTON. ID. c., January IL
Senator Hawley's bill to arm the militia,
which authorizes the Secretary OF war
to furnish the National Guard OF the
various States with Springfield rifles OF
45-calibre. in exchange for any other
type of rifle now in use. has been re-
ferred to the War Department for an
opinion as TO its merits. and Assistant
Secretary Doe, who is in charge or
military matters, and thoroughly expert
enced in them. has, after careful con-
sideration. given the bill a strong endorse
ment: out has suggested that IL
would be of even greater benefit to the
militia IL its provisions were extend
ed so as 10 authorize the exchange OF
the new Springfield rifles OF 45-calibre
for arms OF the same make and calibre,
already In the possession of the militia.
but which have become worn out and
useless as n result OF long-continued use.
Under the bill as IL stands, IL would have
been impossible TO exchange the old
Springfield rifles held by the militia for
new ones, as the exchange is confined to
arms OF other make.
According to General Doe, a good gun
is desideratum TO militia-men. and the
government should see that they are
all properly equipped In that respect. In
view OF the main purpose Of the bill, 1t
is believed that II viii be amended so
as to meet the point raised by the mill
tary authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

PARKERSBURG, w. VA, January il.
An unknown negro entered the parlor
of Thomas A. Wetherell, teller or the
Parkersburg National Bank, last night,
attacked his 1l-year-old daughter, Lulu,
playing the piano for neighbours child,
and attempted to assault her. He beat
her over the head with a croquet mallet,
cutting her frightfully. after which he
carried her out through the back yard
into an alley. The child's screams at
tracted attention and frightened the
brute whose tracks can be traced by her
blood for over a square.
The assault occurred in a fashionable
part of the city. within block of where
Mrs. Mullins was murdered and Miss
HAYDEN assaulted recently.
Intense excitement prevails, the whole
town is up in arms. and suspicious ne
groes are being arrested by the whole
sale. Bloodhounds have been sent for,
and II the assailant is caught he Will UNI
doubtedly be lynched.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
EaiIures In PhiladeIphin.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, January H.
The Keene-Sutterle Company. extensive
importers and dealers in leather. against
whom executions for sG6.736 were issued
In favor OF Mrs. Mary ID. Forepaugh,
made an assignment to-day to the Equit-
able Trust Company. Subsequently the
latter company was appointed by the
court as receiver Of the embarrassed con-
Germ.
Mrs. Forepaugh also entered judgment
yesterday against Frederick w. Sutterle,
the head OF the company, for similar
amount.
The failure also involved John NJ. Fem
lin, an extensive morocco manufactures
in this city
1t is estimated that the liabilities OF the
Keene-Sutterle Company will exceed half
a million dollars. Fenlin's liabilities are
about $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
likely to crush Emperor William, as she
did Napoleon.

likely TO crush Emperor William, as she
did Napoleon.
Apropos OF the Statist's speculatlons. 1t
Is worth noting that General Elliott.
writing to the Times. says that state
ment was made him by General Won
Hlumenthal relative to German official
plans for the invasion OF England imme-
diately upon the declaration OF war
between the two countries. According
10 the plans, the German forces would
oyerrun Holland and Belgium, seize naval
and mercantile transports. and cross the
North Sea In seven columns. IL II calcu-
lated by Germany that II one third OF
the men who would be used In the opera
tion succeeded in landing In England
they would soon capture London. The
English papers call the scheme ludlcrous,
but General Elliott declares that 1t was
told seriously TO him.
III the tone OF the German papers pub
lished in London indicates the mood oil
the German population. which is lesu-
mated at 5000. they. while strongly dis-
approving of the Emperor's conduct. re-
sent British hostility TO Germany as I'M
justified.
The Westminster Gazette, commenting
on the relations between the Emperor
and the British Royal family. says that
these relations are offensive.
PREPosTERoUs CLAIM
In connection with this subject. the
Frankfort Zeltung renews the story that
Tho Emperor. in the event of the death
~ ,he Queen. will claim the throne OF
the United Kingdom, and prepare to en-
force his rights by force Of arms. AS a
believer In the divine right of kings he
would not regard an adverse decision
on his claim by Parliament.
Despite the tension, court Information
is TO the effect that Emperor William
viii arrange to meet the Queen at CO.
burg In April on the occasion OF the mar,
rage Of the Princess Alexandra ano
Prince Hohenlohe-L angenburg. He VIII
also visit Cowes in August.
President Krugers retention OF Ut
Jameson and the other prisoners cap
tured by the Beers and the seizure OF
further hostages, give ministerial circles
right much doubt as TO whether inc
Queens message of thanks TO him was
not premature.
President Kruger's message postponint
his final decision on the question OF re-
lease until quiet shall be restored II
Johannesburg is now read dinerentl!
from what IL was when first received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
consIderinr the condition Of thc track.

considering the condition OF the track.
Winchester won the third In a gaiiop'
by I'VE lengths, and King Elm. the last,
handiiy. by length and a half. Piccaroon
was the only favorite to win. ard ne diu
40 by Tuberville's using better Judgment
than Ham in saving ground.
Weather clear: track heavy.
First race-seven furlongs, purse-FiS-
caroon Q12, Tuberville. IL to 81 won.
Billy Jordan second, Billy Bennett thru.
Time. liza IL.
Second race-three furlongs. for 2-year-
olds-Ethel Farrell DOS, Barrett, to y
won. Overflow second. parmsrson third.
Time. 80.
Third race-six furlongs. selling-Win-
chester l95. Dunn. 10 to y won, Arsenic
second. Barney Aaron. Jr., third. Time,
LEO 1-2.
Fourth rsce-mile and a quarter, handi-
cap--Imported Monarch O0f. HUI. TO -
won. Clarus second, Langdon third. Time.
2:I6 Ia.
Fifth race-six fvrlongs, selling-king
Elm dl2. Tabor, 6 TO u won, Bergman
III. second. Burrelps Billet third. Time,
I. c0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
sTOCKBROKER JOHNSON.
All VIII tie Forgiven II He VIII
Return to Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. January H.
News was received in this city this morn
ing by wire that Stockbroker Benjamin
Johnson, the absconding member OF the
firm of Kendall & Whitlock, left Wash
ington last night by the Atlantic-Coast
Line on his way South. presumably to
Florida. On receipt OF this intelligence.
Mr.. Kendall, the senior member OF the
firm, who caused a warrant to be issued
for Johnson's arrest. took prompt and Inn
mediate steps to ascertain at what point
Johnson was to-day, and to intercept him
by wire, II possible.
Mr.. Kendall said he was anxious to get
Johnson back to this city as quickly as
possible, to straighten out the tangled
affairs of the branch house, and Ii will
ing to withdraw the prosecution II he
will come voluntarily and without delay
and assist the firm in getting the accounts
straight.
Mr.. Kendall said the amount OF John
sons shortage will not exceed $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
THE BATTLEsHIP TEXAS.
She VIII Not be Placed on the Re-
serve List.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., January H.
Captain Henry Glass. the commander Of
the battleship Texas, will be detached
from that vessel in few days and as
signed to duty III connection with the
repairs necessary ito make her first
class ship" to quote a recent statement
of Secretary Herbefts.
The Secretary had decided that he cam
not grant the request OF Captain Glass
TO keep the Texas in commission, and
place her on the reserve-lst, with a skel-
eton complement OF officers and crew.
Mr.. Herbert said this morning that in
his recent endorsement of the reserving
scheme he did not intend to have 1t un-
derstood that II was to apply to vessels
on which repairs were necessary. but
only to those in condition for service.
The officers and men of the Texas will
be sent to other vessels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

JACKSON, MISS. January 1i.-col'
onel William @. Yerger. of Washing.
ton county, who on yesterday announced
that he was a candidate for the United
Staes Senate. publishes an interview
In this evenings Clarion Leader de-
clning to permit his name 20 50 before
the caucus, which meets next Monday
night. He says he came here at the
earnest solicitation OF number OF friends.
but conference last night con-
WINGED them he should adhere to his
original intention not TO enter the race.
and interfere with the strength OF those
who have already made the canvass.
all of whom are his personal friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
TO OPPOSE BLACKBURN.
DIR. W. HOdfrey Hunter Nominated
Inv RepubIicans for Senator.


FRANKFORT. KY. January 1.-Dr.
W. Godfrey Hunter. of Louisville. was
nominated by reclamation for United
State senator by the Republican caucus
this evening. No other candidate was
placed before the meeting.
DIR. Hunter was Ill i'm his room at the
hotel. and could not address the caucus.
Five Republican senator's were absent.
but 1t Is believed that they will be brought
into line, and that Hunter will receive
the full party vote.
DEATH BREAKS THE TIE.
LOUISVILLE. KY. January 11.-Rep-
resentative Isaac Wilson, OF Nelson coun-
ty, who got up from sick-bed to so
10 Frankfort and vote for Blackburn in
last nights caucus, died this morning.
Wilson's death breaks the legislative tie.
and gives the Republicans a majority of
one on joint ballot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

BERLIN. January lit Is stated that
Prince Bismarck has addressed a letter
to the Emperor, begging to be excused
from attending the festivities marking
the twenty-ffth anniversary of the pro-
clamation of the German empire, on jan
uary 18th. because IT is the opinion OF
his physicians that the consequent ex-
posture. particularly in the month of Janu-
ary. would be detrimental TO his health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Alleged Attempt at Assault.

NASHVILLE, TENN. January lin
tense excitement prevails at McMinnyiiie,
seventy-hve miles south Of here. on ac-
count OF case Of attempted assault.
DR.. Eugene Logan is in JAIL charged
with the attempt against Florence Gard
ner, the I-year-old daughter Of Peter
Gardner, a prominent citizen. The girl,
who had been TO the dentists office, re-
turned and told her mother of the at
tempt. The girls father armed himself
and went out to find the Doctor. but
friends prevailed and prevented ven
geance.
DR.. Logan denies his guilt, but begs TO
be carried away from the town, fearing
the vengeance OF the people. He Is ~
years of age. and has a wife and two
children. He is a member Of the Chris
tan Church. and has always heretofore
borne 4 high reputation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
GRAIN-ELEVATOR CASE.
Decision Favorable to the Elevators
Rendered.

CHICAGO, ILL, January lin the
Circuit Court this morning, Judge Tut
hill made a decision in the grain-elevator
case. which was argued several weeks
ago. The question was on the authority
of the Railroad and Warehouse Commits
sion to pass on the right of elevators to
buy and sell grain stored in their ware
houses, and is the outgrowth Of long
controversy between the Chicago elevator
proprietors and the Board Of Trade. The
decision was favorable to the elevators,
the Court holding that as the commission
ers had no authority to grant licenses,
that right existing in the courts alone,
it followed that they had no right to
revoke them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
LATEST FROM JOHANNESBURG.
Reform Committeeman Flee-De-
maud of Amatongland by boers'

LONDON. January 1l.-Advices from
johannesburg state that severai ol 'ne
members OF the Reform Committee have
fed. and that one of them has been al
lowed to depart after depositing surety TOT
his appearance when wanted IN the sum
of 1900
Ii is rumored that the Government Vi
the Transyaal will demand the cessioh oi
Amatongland from Natal This, however
is not believed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
The Weather.
The Weather.
~ WASHINGTON. January iL.-Fors-
llilR least for Sunday:
wv" For Virginia: Pair. warmer
weather scat herly winds.

weather: souther winds.
North Carolina: Fair weather, ri Ing
temperature; southerly winds.
The pressure has risen In the North
west: It has fallen in the Lake region
and In the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
and risen slightly on the South Atlantic
coast.
A storm OF considerable energy Is central
in Upper Michigan.
There has been a sudden and marked
fall in temperature in the Northwest. and
but little change IN other sections.
Fair weather Is indicated for all dis
tricts.
A moderate cold wave will be sx-
percnced in the western portion of the
Lake region, the Lower Ohio Valley. and
the Central and Upper Mississippi Valley.
extending southwark to the northern por-
lions of Arkansas. Oklahoma. and West
ern Texas
The temperature wiz rise In New Eng
land and the Middle and South Atlantic
States. 1t viii be warmer in the Lower
Lake regions durf6S Sunday. followed by
lower temperature at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
EVENTS RATHER TAME.
Many People, However, Witness the
Crescent City Races.

NEW ORLEANS. La. January ia
big crowd took advantage OF the delight
full weather and attended the races. Out
side of the fourth race. in which Picca-
room beat Billy Jordan a head in hard
drive. the events were rather tame.
The chief feature OF the card, the mile
and-a-quarter handicap. was won by I'M
ported Monarch. through the poor riding
OF J. Murphy. who had the mount on
Langdon, the favorite, and who took him
ali over the track. and. just when he had
the race allowed him to bolt across the
rack, so that he finished third.
Ethel Farrell. q bay fllJ. by Jim Gore
Elsie b., captured the three-furiong event
in . drive, by two lengths. In good ume'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
SYNDICATE WILL DISSOLVE.
This Is Not Official, But Ii
"strnight."

NEW YORK. January 1.-THE report
current this morning that the Morgan
syndicate would issue formal notice OF
its dissolution this afternoon did not ma
terialze. 1t is learned, however. that
some of the leading members of the syn
dictate met Informally to-day and decided
that hereafter they would act in their
individual capacities, so far as bidding
for the new bonds is concerned.
Owing to the absence OF the head or
the syndicate, Mr.. Morgan, nothing OF
any official character could be done, but
it is reasonably certain that on Monday
there will be a statement of some sort
from the syndicate.
The opinion is certain in banking circles
to-day that the announcement on Monday
will be to the effect that the syndicate,
in view Of recent developments. con-
sders It best to dissolve, leaving each
member 10 file his own bid with the Secre
tary of the Treasury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
JamSs0n's Party's Fate.

LONDON, January u.-An official COM
munication issued by the Colonial Office
states that as a result Of communications
from Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor OF
Cape Colony, there is reason to believe
that all the surviving members Of DIT.
Jomeson's party will be sent to Eng and
TO be dealt with as the Queen may direct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Tho International Chess Match.

ST. PETERSBURG. January u.-Tschi-
gorin being sick, there was only one
game played in the tournament to-day,
which resulted as follows: Steinitz tblack)
beat PiIsbury in a queens gambit, de-
clined after % moves. The record TO date
Lasker-Won c l-2;, lost, l-2.
Pnlsbury-Won. 1-2; lost, 3 il.
Steinitz-Won, Ia lost, IL.
Tschgorin-Won, IL; lost, L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Britain's Flying Squadron.

LONDON. January 1.-THE Globe says
81 hears that the flying squadron, Just
formed. will fist go to the Mediterra-
mean. 1t adds that the vessels attached
to the squadron, which may eventually
be ordered to proceed to Delagoa pay
Portuguese East Africa, viii PROBABLY
go by way of the Suez canal. The whole
statement has a doubtful air.
Dispatches from Portsmouth state that
the date of the departure of the flying
squadron from that port has not yet been
fixed, but 1t IL expected that Roar-Admi-
raj A. Il. Dole. who has been appointed to
the command of the squadron, VIII be AT
sea by January 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
AGAINST INSURANCE-MEN.
Suit at ChattanOOsa-AIieg Con-
spiracy for ExtOrtion.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, January H.
Eight members OF the Executive Com
mittee of the Tennessee and Kentucky
Board of Fire Underwriters were put
on trial here to-day in the Circuit Court
for combination and conspiracy to main
tain and advance rates Of insurance in
Chattanooga for the purpose OF har-
monlzing warning factions.
tThe Tennessee board was dissolved. and
a new one created governed by the COM
pact taking the matter in large measure
out of the hands OF the agents. To the
latter the secretary was made response
Bile. being their appointee.
The trials in progress are conducted by
the State. with W. j. Colburn as the
principal witness. The State undertook
to show extortion in prices under opera
ton OF the new compact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
AGAINST LINsEED-OIL co.
Proceedings Alleging That Ii Ii an
Unlawful Trust.

CHICAGO, ILL, January lin the
Circuit Court to-day Attorney-General
Moloney began proceedings TO annul the
charter OF the National Linseed-Oil Com
pany, on the ground that 1t is trust,
operating in violation to the antitrust law
of the State.
The company. which controls the Lin
seed-oil business in the. United States,
comprises sixteen corporations, represent
ing among them a capital Of sls0c0,o0o.
Leave to file the information was grant,
ed by Judge Gibbons. no opposition being
offered by w. w. Gurley, who appeared
as counsel for the defendant company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
GOLD RESERVE. s56,O2o,53d,
Circulars Inviting Bids for new
uonds Sent Out.

DOnds Sent Out.
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE Trea-
sury gold reserve at the close OF business
to-day stood at S6,02s.5Ss
The Withdrawals at New York to-day
amounted to $4,000.
The Treasury completed to-day the send
ing out to postmasters OF Secretary Car
isles circular inviting bids for bonds.
on the top. signed by William l.. Wilson.
Postmaster-General, IL printed this notice.:
1.-THE postmaster is hereby directed 10
post this circular in conspicuous place
in his Office
AS there are over 1900 post-ofiices in
the United States, the printing and dis
tributing OF these circulars was no small
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
Fresh Massacres in Orfah.

LONDON, January 1.-THE United
Press representative in Constantinopie
telegraphs under yesterdays date that
fresh massacres have occurred at Rum
Kaleh and Djebine, In the district or
Orfah. No details of the outrages are
given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
New York and Macon Train.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January IT.
Commencing Wednesday. January 18th,
the Atlantic-Coast Line will again put In
service their Pullman Dalsce-car line be-
tween New York and Macon. through
without change. leaving New York at $50
A. NJ. and arriving at Macon the next
morning at 10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12
SHOT HIMSELF.
Suicide OF Young Farmer Of
Northampton County.

ONANCOCK. VA. via TAZLEY. VA,
January l1.-,Speclal)-H Fatherly,
Young farmer. living near Franktown. In
Northampton county. committed suicide
Yesterday by shooting himself In the head
with pistol. Some weeks ago he lost
considerable amount OF money, which
fact so preyed upon his mind as to rob
him of his reason. His actions were very
strange. and he had several times threat
ened 10 take his life. He was closely
watched by his relatives and friends. but
early Yesterday morning he succeeded in
sI,dIne them. While they were looking
Tor him the sharp report OF pistol was
heard coming from the direction Of the
barn. On going to the barn they found
him lying dead on the hay In the loft
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

NEW YORK. January u.-Generai
Francis Claiming Barlow. the former
Attorney-General Of this State. and q
widely-known lawyer. died at his home
here to-day, In his slst year. His death
was attributed to the effects OF grip,
contracted year ago.