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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
TO LEASE THE GROUNDS.
ATTRlCTiTE SUBURBAy RESORT
TO BE ESTABLISHED
On the Exposition Grounds The Matter
to be Decided at a Meeting of the
Committee This Morning.

For several days there have been rr-
mors to the effect that private parties
had made propositions to the Virginia
State Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety to lease the Exposition Grounds Tor
the purpose Of establishing pleasure
park there. The rumors have been veIi-
fled. and it is thought that at the meet
ing OF the Executive Committee and tho
Citizens Auxiliary Committee. which viii
be held at Murphy's Hotel this morning
at IL o'clock. decision will be reached
in the matter, and it is understood a deal
will be consummated.
TWO PARTIES.
It was learned yesterday that two par
ties we're trying TO get control Of the
grounds The intention is to make
bicycle track, a baseball diamond, and
construct a lake which will have pleas
ure boats and other forms OF amusement
"a dancing pavilion, and otherwise I'M
prove the property and make II atttac-
tive Shade trees will be set out. flowers
cultivated and there will be drives, ana,
in fact, all the attractions 10 be FOUND
at a delightful suburban park. The les
sees will improve and keep in good condl-
ton the race track ana lhe bidHN S'1iiN'
and IL is understood that arrangements
for refreshments, lunches, and the ike
will be made. The race course VIII he
controlled by the society for two weeks
in each year.
4 BALL PARK. TOO.
The purpose of the society, it is under
stood, is to reach some plan by when
they can pay off their bonded debt. by
borrowing a certain amount they can 40
this and then devote the rental TO the
payment Of interest upon the amount
borrowed.
The amount Of rental offered ana the
terms could not be learned yesterday
II was said yesterday that Richmond
would probably be IN the National Base
Ball League either next year or the year
after. and i'm this event an effort would
be- made to have the ball grounds located
at the Exposition Grounds. II was also
rumored that there would be cafe ana
beer garden at the grounds. IL Is
thought that the Traction Company
new line end superior car service will do
a great deal TO make the Exposition
Grounds one Of tho most attractive OF all
re suburban parks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

Richmond. W. l.. Carneal 10 Paul ".
Moore. isl -l feet on First street, north
west corner Ihl, $1,000.
Mary ~ Dukes trustee 70 Francis J.
Duke. O. feet on south side Grove avenue
between Plum and Lombardy streets,
$3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
Southern Baptist Convention, Chatta-
nooga Tenn, May 9Th to I4th.

For the above Convention the Seaboard
Air Line has made a rate OF one fare Tor
the rOund-trip, and desires 10 run a solid
Baptist train from this territory 10 CHAT
tanOOga and return for the exclusive COM
fort OF delegates and visitors.
For further Information apply 10
r. NJ. BOYKIN,
Passenger Agent.
Sj6 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

The Seaboard Air Line has placed on
sale al their passenger office, No. SO
o 81 Main street. tickets 10 all points
South ana Southwest
Baggage checked and sleeping-car reser-
yat.Ons made On application 10
Ii. NJ BOYKlN,
Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

Meyers and Jefferson Are Registered at
the Lexington.

j. s. Meyers. catcher. and Il. Jefferson
pitcher. both OF New York, and members
of the Richmond team. arrived in the
city last night and registered al the Lex
iugtou. They reported pleasant lrip'
but were somewhat iaugued by their .ons
DAYS ride. Both men look TO be bail
ulavers iu every sense or the word, ana
are anxious 90 get 20 work Ihey VIII
probably go out 10 the Mcst-kni PARK
to-day 10 Timber up bit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

The regular meeting Of the Third Pre-
cinct. Marshall Ward. Democratic club
Will be held at their hall, at the corner
OF Twenty-slxth and NJ streets, tonight.
All Democrats and candidates are in
yiteG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

A meeting Of the members of the Rich
mond Riding I'd Driving Association will
be held this evening at the secretary s
office. 9li east Main street. at s o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
SUPREME COURT CASES.
FOUH IMrORTINT OPINIONS HAND
M DOWN.
Liability Of Railroad I'm the Case oi an
Tmpioycc-Li Limitation Of PERSONA
Actions other Cases.

pany VS. Tribblc's administrator. ''o."
are Circuit Court OF Culpcpsr' ir'''''''
opinion by Rclth. President.
u. % brakeman. was kilea ind'' inc io',
lonIne circumstances. Train cons'''''7
,naino ana twenty ears. parted "''"''''
s,,.nth and Eehth The cnsina arr"
.o,en ears ro.rr forward balance ~ ''','''
following. D. and another hfa"e3'n' WIZ
WAS also killed. ,,Gc ipon an open car
.,.. .,,,, frou the engine. leaving only
ono cara noN-car-iu front oil lhein'
J.Ir naln. both sections M d. ran 3" "'o
10000. ~ l..r or five miles aftcr parting
tnrf OF fte uaN over an slcnuin- sl@"N'
IN. t..r section. impcllel Orly py JUS own
...t..rn. overlook and ccIiicd "ilh
f.. forward scctiCa and l'7 death result
ID fh.f.frDm a rule 0i Che company pro-
,Iles that III train part tle nasinan
must Immediately apply he brakes anu
efnn tho cars look out 90 the rear hiin-
.If and send forward the most iclapic
r.rson Doc can command to make DANGER
smals Ul che front portion comes ba'h
10 SIS almost incredible That a train shouiu
..rf .f r..ht. and the engine and seven
cars move o0. and person on tne rear poi
ton exercising tne most ordinary care lh
if.rnnreirr the duties OF a brakeman. Poe
unaware of 30. The absence Of the SMOKE
steam. noise. light from the engine, ana.
ahDr. au. off chat force and coriioi OF
the engine over "a train passing over Np
and down grades must have forced HstI
urun the attention OF those upon iht rear
portion ol the train. Had deceased uech
attentive Co DIS duties. the means were
NJ hand easily 90 have avcrted The dis
astsr. no. was negligent of him not % DC
aware of his peril under tho circumstances
am. gross negligence. ii aware of DO, not
Co culcavor to promote his own safety
With thr means ST doing EGO at hand 'he
brake thc onciueman testified. would have
stopped Che rear portion of the train' but
81 Was not put on.
Held. Looking only 90 The facts estab-
uehri in the record. which are wholly
uueonfrad.ctei. this unfortunate accident
MAS lue either fo the negligence OF IT, or
that of DIS fellow brakeman. 0r that of
Oboe DucIuemnU thnt tlc-t, or one of these,
Was thc proXImatc cause. ana that the
defect. of machinery. aFerrcl ana proven
were huf tle secondary or remote causes
of the disaster. Upon the demurrer io
the evidence Judgment should have been
rendered fDr tIe defendant
LIMITATION or PERSONAL ACTIONS
Anderson ,s. HveoA Hotel Company.
From the C.uui Court of Warwick Al
tru.i. Opinion hy Rciy. Judge.
s. waa injured hy falling into an open
plf. lHI of hot oA on defendants pren-
I.r.. january l- l<2. Suit was begun
juno. lrt. Plea of statute of limitations,
demurrer thereto oVtrrIiel. Judgment for
defendant and writ of error. The cues
NHn Involved depends upon the construc-
ZION OF section @-l of The Code. and
whether The limitation of one year or five
fnIf. applies fO this ease. and ufCosrifafcs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

In the city Circuit Court a suit was IN
stituted yesterday by Stilla * Duhlmeiei
against the Standardization Company
damages. SGJ2 r.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20

Miss Ellen Swan Drewry Of Min
nicola" is the guest Of Miss Nirgio Drew
~. Franklin street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-20
Justice Johns Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
in the Police Court yesterday:
Maggie Ellis. the colored woman who
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-23

satisfactory than could be wished He
has growing sense OF his physical
weakness. his deafness is increasing
and his eyes have weakened when COM
pared with his condition OF six months
ago.
Government Physician DIR. Eurbanzs.
who has been touring East Prussia,
reports an Increase i'm leprosy. especial
ly on the Russian frontier. and advises
the establishment OF a leprosy hospital
Dr. Miguel, minister OF finance, has
recently been occupied with operations
OF the oil trust in Germany, and he
proposes. In order 20 cope with the
Standard Oil company. that the gov
ernment purchase all existing oil wells
In Prussia and systematically bore new
wells as we'll as encourage the intro
duction Of new illuminants.
There are enormous crowds OF strang-
ers now in Berlin, and they include
about 10000 Americans.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-23
To Alleviate Distress.

New York. Aug. "A meeting Of the
clearing house committee OF associated
banks win he held on Monday to con-
slider applications for loan certificates.
The committee Is opposed to the issuing
of certificates. believing such action un-
called for by existing financial and COM
mercial CONDITIONS. This view is not gen.
orally entertained in financial circles. At
the time OF the depression In 1898. when
stringency In money compelled measures
for the importation OF gold. there were
outstanding t33.000,0o0 OF clearing house
certificates The issue az this time would.
II IL believed. greatly facilitate imports
of gold and would alleviate distress In
mercantile circlee.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-23
IDAHO POLITICS.
Personnel Of the New Democratic State
Central committee.
special Dispatch 10 the Standard


Central committee.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Boise. Aug. 22.-The democratic state
committee to-day named J. A. Gegee OF
Nampa, who managed Mr.. Steunenberg' s
contest for governor. as chairman. The
populist committee chose FOR chairman
T.. ii. Blake of Boise. The executive COM
notices OF the two state committees will
select joint chairman. The following Is
the personnel of the new democratic
commlttee-at-large. j. W. Rein OF Nez
Perce, j. @. Brown OF Bannock. w. w.
Wood OF Shoslpone, NJ. l.. Webster OF
Oneida. District members; First. 81 Dom
nelly: second. +. II. Guerson; third. A.
Turner: fourth. X. l.. Lessey: NTH. ]. C..
Rich. County members: Ada, c. II. Jack
son: Bannock, A. c. Stevenson: Bear
Lake, Il. II. Murnnne. Bingham. Z. p.
Coltman: Blaine. Ben Graves; Boise. w.
r. Connaughton: Canyon, c. r. Shaw;
Cassia, ]. NJ P.erce: Custer. John
Rowles; E,more. q. NJ. Paine: Fremont.
]. b. Milis; Idaho. w. N. Scales; Koote-
mai, I'D McBee: I.atah. J. NJ. Walker.
Lehmi. A. ]. MoNab; Lincoln. ]. Z.
Burke; Neg Perce. p. M. Davis: oenida.
l.. L. Evans Owyhee. B. L. Ballard;
Shoslhone. n. ". Hillarrd; Washington,
II. l.. Lockwood.
C. C. Fuller. the populist nominee for
state auditor. In found to he too young
under the statutes and will resign. The
populist committee VIII Ill the vacancy.
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WILL MEET HERE
THE FIREMEN WILL DO BUsI-
NESS HERE NEXT YEAR.
John X. walkup Elected Prssident OF the
A.socistioa a-Tho Laddsss Visit .
West side BeeR Garden.
speclal pIspstch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena, Aug. 22.-The state hre-
mems convention will meet next year
in Anaconda, that city being the
unanimous choice of the delegates to-
day. The following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year: Fresi-
dent, John r. Walkup, Anaconda;
first vice president, b. X. Streets,
Helena: second vice president, w. q.
Alexander. Bozeman: third vice pres
ldent, w. w. Kestor. Great Falls;
fourth vice president. Z. X. Abbott.
Neihaat: fifth vice president, #. II.
Allison, Missoula: sixth Vice presl-
dent, George M. Johnston. Deer
Lodge: seventh vice president, John
Steele, Butte: eighth Woe president.
A. c. Brims Anaconda; secretary. J.
T.. O'Bnen. Anaconda (reelected);
treasurer, G. ii. Beckwith. Misstula.
The following were elected members
of the executive council: j. H. walk
trp, J. T.. O'Brien. Anac)lda; II. X.
Streets. T.. ID. Reese. iIeicna; II. 3.
Mentrum. Mlssoula. After the elec-
ton Anaconda was unanimously
chosen az the next meeting place.
The consideration OF Topic No. 2.
of Anaconda. drill and Discipline In
DEPARTMENTS" was the next question
tha. occupied the convention's atten-
ton. II was generally discussed.
THE Best Methods to Be Adopted TO
Have Fire Departments Composed Of
Desirable Men," topic No. 2. of Mis-
soula, was presented verbally and
discussed. The question of offering
PRICES 10 parade drills at firemen's
.<fhl
No. 2, assigned to Helena. was briefly
considered. being referred to the
executive committee 10 report at the
next meeting. Assistant Fire Chief
French of Great Falls presented the
final paper OF the session upon the
subject, why Should the Firemen in
the Fire Departments of Our Towns
and Cities Meet in Convention?"
The corunifttee on resolutions. conn
posed Of w. c. Alexander. A. W.
Woodworth. J. II. walkup. W. w.
Kester and u. II. Streets. presented
resolutions thanking Mayor Steele
and the citizens Of Helena generally
for the entertainment and reception
given the delegates and compliment
ing the retiring president. Z. u.
Reese OF this city, and other officers
for work done by them In the past.
IL was also resolved 10 use all pOssi-
bic means to induce larger attendance
at future meetings. Last night at the
firemen's ball In the Auditorium Pres
ldent Reese was presented with a
handsome gold badge by the delegates
as a mark os their esteem. Tonight
the delegates are enjoying the hospi-
tality Of Miller & Co al the West
Main street beer gardens.
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ON THE TRACK.


New York. AUG. n.-Smnmasfss at
5heepdhead Bay: Five furiongs-Absen-
tee won. Savartn second. Robbl w. third:
time. los l-5. Five flrfongs-Dtstinction
won. Box second. Convention third: time.
l;02 2-5. One mtle-MHluiiogne won. Cap
tive second. volley third: time. LA rs.
Six furloags. on turf-George Rose won.
Princess Flata second. Rodermond
cfsird; time. LIS. One miie and . f,rsong
-Requtal won, Dutch Skater second,
Buck Maaie THIRD: time. a:lo Is. Seven
fsiriongs-Efarry Reed won. Pearl Song
second. Refugee third; time. In -
Steeplechase courss-(3oiden Gate won,
81. Anthony second. Marvchan th1rd:
time, l:A
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-23
DAWSON REPUBLICANS.
They Denounee Free Coinage aud Want
Mtn,Ie and Hart man Fired.


Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Glendive. Aug. PA republican
mass meeting was held here tonight
and the following delegates elected to
attend the state convention: II. ].
Haskell. J. G. Aud. Z. r. Chapman.
II. Hodgson and Edward Marion:
aiternates, c. F. F. Bean, ]. II. Misk-
linen, w. e. Timing. C. w. Butler
and Joel Gleason. Resolutions were
passed urging uaat no test of loyalty
to republicanism be recognized other
than loyalty TO and support Of the
platform and candidates. 1t was also
demanded that the party be purged
Of those men whom IL has honored by
high Office. but who have proved
fai.hless TO their trusts. This is
chiefly directed against Messrs. Hart
man and Mantle. The resolutions also
declared unequivocally against the
independent free and unlimited coin
age OF silver and averred that no
support should be accorded to presi-
DENTAL or state officers not in full
accord wiki the principles and nomi-
nees OF the party. The delegates were
instructed accordingly
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bicycle Races.

Rochester. N. Y. Aug. 22-w. II. VII.
hanson. the Niagara Falls crack. was
transferred TO rhe professional class last
week and won the mile open event at
the Lake View meet this afternoon from
big field Of fast riders. william Ran
DAN Of this city captured the quarter
mile open professional race by wheels
length. Tom Butler ran unplaced In both
events. Tom Cooper started IN the quar-
ter mile. but was excused from the mile
on account Of illness. The attendancs
was about 2.50o. the weather almost per-
feet for racing and the track was In
good condition. Results: Quarcer-m
open. PROFESSIONALISM. N. Randall. Ray
Mcdonald. Arthur Gardner: time. "a -
One mile open. professional-W. H. W.
hanson. ]. p. Bliss. w. N. Randail |:
time, 2:ii 2-s Two mile handicap. prufes-
sional-w. ]. Helfart 100 yards). A. H.
Allen go yards). A. Dufry 90 ysrds):
time, t:3s 3-5
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-23

New York. Aug. 2..-Aboard the Amer
lean liner Paris. which arrived to-day
from Southampton. were Mrs. Samuel l..
Clemens and Miss Clemens. The Stand
ard oil tug Astrol went alongside the
Paris at Quarantine and number OF
Mrs. Clemens friends. among whom was
DR.. Rice, boarded the Paris and broke
the sad news Of the death OF Mrs. Glenn
ems daughter.
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THE EMpERoR's SCHEMES.
Press and Omcials Denounce HIS Methods
In Severe Terms.


In Severe Terms.
Copyright 1896 by Associated Press.
Berlin, Aug. 22.-The German press
has rarely been so unanimous as at
present In condemntng the Camarilla,
which caused the downfall OF Gen.
Bronsart Won Schellendorf, the for
mer minister for war, In the present
crisis. Even the conservative newspa-
pers. excepting the Kreuz Zettung
and the semi -ofiicial press. join In de-
nouncing the emperor's military cab
met, which exercised over his majesty
influence beyond Its constitutional
prerogatives, thus paralyzlng the
constitutional rights and functions
of the ordinary ministers. The civil
cabinet OF the emperor Is also sad
died with a share of the blame for
similar reasons. and even the strictly
legal conservative newspapers, like
the Reichsbote, az well as the papers
inspired by imperial chancellory, like
the Hamburger correspondent. speak
derisively of the auxiliary govern
ment run by Emperor Williams prt-
waite cabinet. and point out that this
ment run by Emperor Williams pri-
stitution, which 10 bound to end In
trouble.
The true story of the retirement Of
General Won Schellendorf leaked out
this week. The emperor and his cab
inet. It appears, believe In a thorough
rejuvenation Of the army, 90 well as
the civil administration, and II Ia due
to this that not only all the elderly.
experienced generals and officers of
the general stan have been gradually
replaced by new and untrted men, but
courts and all civil officers are siml-
larly suffering. In the imperial court
Judges have resigned within a very
short time, as the emperor will not
allow any Judge to remain In Office
who IL older than S. 1t appears that
before General Won Gossler was Of
fered the portfolio OF minister OF war.
II had been offered and refused by
Generals Won Collas and Bork. Cen
eral Won Gossler has the reputation of
being more Of a courtier than soldier
and he Is. moreover. the author of the
unfortunate half battalion scheme
and favors only mild reform In mill
tary trial procedure. His majesty re-
ferred General Won Schellendorfs
scheme 10 General Won Gossler with
instructions to modify 1t and insert In
1t as one of the principal features the
imperial right OF confirming the sem
tence OF every military court. a right
which the constitution only gives him
as king of Prussia and not OF Ba-
varia, Saxony and Wurtemburg. In
this connection, " In Interesting to
note that the emperor In addressing
the First Guard regiment at Pots
dam during the week said. .Never
forget that you have sworn obedience
q nd rna.x
war Lord. Let no other considerations
ever interfer with this your highest
duty" The same day the aide-de-
camp OF the king Of Saxony handed
the emperor an autograph letter from
the Saxon monarch in which the lat
ter Is understood to have mildly and
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Salt Lake, Aug. 22.-The following
telegram was sent 10 Hon. w. ].
Bryan at Upper Red Hook. y. Y, this
evening: "One hundred commercial
travellers, mainly representing eastern
houses. assembled at Saltair Beach,
Salt Lake, send greetings and pledge
you our loyal support. (Signed). sam
Samuels, John A. Barker. +. s. Hoop
CT. committee.
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At Slncln nAti.

Cincinnati. Aug. a.-Slx fariongs-
Font Lear won. Twinkle second. Prince
imperial third: time. l:l5k. -Four and .
half furlongs-Creusa won. Lorelei sec
ond. Brown Eyes third: time. 81. Handi-
cap. nine furiongs-Langtiou won. Pro-
basoo second. Martin third: time. 1:55.
Mile-Ondague won. Buck Knight second.
Valley Fuse third: time. 1:i3. Seven fur
bongs-Raymond won. Arrack second,
The Merchant third: time. 1:s7h.
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New York. Aug. 22.-The weekly bank
statement shows; Reserve. decrease.
$l2l. SIS; loans. decrease s.sSi. 100: specie.
decrease. se6 100: legal tender. decrease,
ss55i. 900: deposits. decrease. ss.o95. 100, CTR
cu,ai.on, Increase. s576oo0 Banks now
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HeIped XII der l.ushsnd.

Guthrie. o. T.. Aug. 2s-Mrs. Den Man.
ming. wife OF the farmer murdered last
Monday. has been arrested charged with
comp,scty IN the murder. The officers
state that they have evidence to prove
that Mrs. Manning and Grove Huutley.
who is also in Jail. were In love. and con-
splred TO put the husband out OF the way
Mrs. Manning Is handsome woman OF
-. Her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. McGregor
OF Topeka, declare she Is innocent
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-23

AZ New York-Ioufsville game post
poned on account OF wet grounds.
At Brooklyn-7: Chicago. IL.
At Boston-F1rst game: Pittsburg, .:
Boston. 1. Second game: P,ttsourg. Q:
Boston, O.
At Baltimore-3: Cleveland. 10.
AT Ph;iadelph,a-FfrN game: Philadel-
phia. .; st. Louis. /. Second game: Phila-
delphia. 5: st. Louis. 10.