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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
BRITAIN AND SOUTH AFRICA.
Statement I'm Parliament Touching
the TransyaaI Difficulty.

LONDON, May S.-The House OF Com
mons was crowded with members, and the
press and strangers galleries were filed
with visitors to-day, upon the occasion OF
the presentation of the Colonial estimates.
Sir William Harcourt, the leader of the
opposition, reminded the government that
an inquiry had been promised with the
object of ascertaining whether the British
South Africa Company was in the hands
OF III and proper persons 10 be entrusted
with the administration Of the affairs of
the company's territory, and said that
the trial OF the members Of the Johannes
burg Reform Committee in Pretoria had
disclosed important circumstances. and
the government now owed the country an
authoritative statement
Mr. Chamberlain, Colonial Secretary,
said that the deplorable result OF Dr.
Jameson's raid had been 10 jeopardize
English predominance i'm South Africa
and il had also delayed the concord OF
the two races, which was England's main
policy. He was convinced. he said that
there had been faults on both sides. but
until they had got 10 the bottom Of the
matter the government. could not properly
Judge the merits Of the case.
II had been suggested that the govern
ment ought TO have sent an ultimatum
10 President Kruger. This would Ger
tainly have been rejected and would have
led 70 war. The government, he declared
could not think OF resorting to war in
order TO enforce international reforms in
the Transvaal This declaration was
received with cries Of Heart Hearp
Mr.. Chamberlain said that he had not
threatened President Kruger at all. but
had claimed the right 10 make friendly
representations. President Kruger had
promised to consider these representa-
tions and the government awaited the
fulfilment OF HIS promises.
As regards the actual invasion Of tba
Transvaal. there was reason TO believe
that Mr.. Rhodes had expressed his dis.
approval and had endeavored TO rton tho
raid. Did the Opposition. he asked de-
mand the punishment OF Mr.. Rhodes
Whatever may have been Mr.. Rhodes's
errors. he had also rendered great SER
vices which could not be forgotten. Mr.
Rhodes was now deprived os power for
mischief and the directors OF the Char
tered Company had shown their conf
dance I'm him by deferring their accep-
tance OF his resignation. Considering the
disturbed state OF Rhodesa and the in
Nuence OF Mr. Rhodes I'm that territory.
he did not blame the directors for their
snow Of confidence. Cheers
The government. he said, adhered 10
their promise TO make "A searching in
ouirv into the action OF the Chartered
c,ornnany. but he held that such an in
o,,iry must not be opened until the Judi
ciaI proceedings connected with the
Transvaal raid were ended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
WILL BE HELD IN CHICAGO.
Democratic National Convention Not
Going Anywhere Else.


CHICAGO, May S-The Democratic Ma
tional Convention will be held in Chicago
and at the Coliseum, in accordance with
the original programme. This was the
decision announced by National-Chairman
Harritv this evening. at the close OF the
Second session Of the special meeting Of
the subcommittee on Convention OF the
National Democratic Committee. Inc
afternoon session was given up to con-
ference with Treasurer Donnersberger'
Iudge Goodrich. Jacob w. Richards, r.
" snangler. and other members or the
local Finance Committee. The conference
was held behind closed doors. and at its
conclusion Chairman Harrity stated tnat
all the obligations under which the con-
,,ertion had been voted 10 Chicago had
hao,, comnlied with The obligations In
question provide that $4,000 should be
nlaced to the credit OF the National Com
rpittee by this date, and that $1,000 ad-
ditonal should be forthcoming by the
4th day Of July.
Chairman Harrity also gave out the
following announcement:
mo tickets Of admission to the con-
vention will be issued until July 9th. APP
plications for press tickets should be
made to s. p. sheerin, chairman OF the
sub- Committee on Press and Telegraph
Iogansport, Ind. Applications for ap-
pointment as assistants to the sergeant
alarms. doorkeepers. pages, etc. should
be made to Colonel John L. Martin, Of
ST. Louis, Mo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
THE ROY TRAIN-wREoKERs.
One Imprisoned for Life; the others
for Forty Years Each.


ROME, n. Y, May Sat 80 O'Clock
this morning the jury in the case OF
John Watson Hildreth, one Of the boys
who wrecked a New York Central ex-
nress train. returned verdict Of murder
In the second degree. In reaching this
conclusion four ballot were taken. Ihe
Court took n recess until 9 A NJ. to-
6ov when Judge McLennan sentenced
HIldreth to Auburn prison for life, say
,nr, he thought the jury had dealt
very leniently with him, since they might
have convicted him OF the highest crime
known 10 the law. He said Hildreth $
crime was a terrible one under our civil
lization, almost as bad as POISONING uhe
streams that come from the hillsides.
AS soon as Hildreth had been sentenced
he was taken back TO jail and rev
minutes thereafter Theodore Hibbard ana
Herbert Plato. the other itlcted tram
wreokers were brought into court. by
advice Of their counsel. Mr.. Sayles, they
,,itbdrew their former pleas OF not
e,iItv Of murder IN the first degree. and
nleaded guilty TO granddaughter In the
at degree. on each of the two indct-
vents against them. in causing the
deaths OF Engineer Hager and ROBERT
Do,d Mr. Sayles asked for clemency
co. tho bovs. Judge McLennan then SEN
fenced the prisoners 20 forty years each
I'm Auburn State prison-twenty years on
each indictment.
The prisoners were very pale, ana SEEM
cd much downcast, but shed no tears
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
COMPETITOR COURT-MARTIAL.
Two Americans, Apparently, Among
the Prisoners.

HABANA. May Sat O'Clock this
morning court-martial opened at the
arsenal here for the trial OF the men who
were captured by Spanish warship on
the alleged hlibustering schooner Competi-
tor. belonging to Key West. The prison.
ers were Alfredo Laborde, born In New
orleans: owen Milton. of Kansas; VIII
liam Kinlea, an Englishman, and ELIAS
Redia and Theodore Maza, both Cubans.
captain Ruiz acted as president OF the
court, which consisted OF nine other mill
tary and naval officers. All the accused
pleaded not guilty.
several witnesses admitted that when
the men were captured they were not
armed. and that they offered no resist
ance. Despite this fact. however. the
prosecutor Lieutenant Suarez, asked the
court-martial 10 convict the prisoners OF
filIbustering, and TO impose the death SEN
renee upon all OF them.
The court-martial has as yet rendered
no Judgment II is said that its findings
will be submitted for approval TO the gov
ernment at Madrid.
Dniring the course OF the proceedings
letter was read from the American Con-
sui General, Ramon O. Williams, protest.
ing against the trial Mr.. Williams abb
stained from attending the court-martial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
THE FrFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
Clerks the Year Round for Repre-
sentatiyes-Rivers and Harbors.


sentatiyes-Rivers and Harbors.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May S.-After
several years discussion, ana as many
unsuccessful attempts, the members OF
the House to-day voted 100 to l0S, TO
place themselves on an equality with the
Senate in respect of the matter OF pro-
viding themselves with clerks the year
round, instead of for the sessions Of Con
gress only. 1t was not until 1893 that the
House went even so far as that. To-day's
action was preceded by an animated de-
bate OF an hour or more in which nine or
dozen members took part. The principal
opposition 10 the bill. introduced by Mr
Hartman (Republican). OF Montana ana
reported by the Committee on Accounts,
without ecommendation, was upon the
ground that the Treasury was not in con-
dition 20 meet the increased expense, out
two or three members suggested that the
services Of the clerks were not needed. The
resolution was mainly advocated by Mr..
Hartman and Mr.. Henderson QRepubli-
cam, OF Iowa. Before being passed 'he
resolution was amended so as TO exclude
representatives who are chairmen OF
committees. and as such. have annual
clerks.
Among the bills passed during the ses-
sion was one 10 quiet titles OF land In
the OredOndo grant, Columbia county,
Fla, and twenty-four private pension
bills.
At 4:30. the House took a recess until
s O'Clock. the evening session 70 be for
the consideration OF private pension bills.
At the close OF that session the House
adjourned until Monday.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Among the dozen or more bills which
were passed by the Senate to-day. because
they were unobjected 10. was one per-
mitting the erection in Washington OF
monument in honor o: Samuel Hahne-
mann, the founder of the medical school
of homeopathy, and approprlating $4,000
TO defray the cost Of the foundation. The
only restriction imposed in the bill is
that the monument Is not TO be placed in
the Capitol grounds.
A bill to prohibit the issue OF United
States bonds without authority OF Con-
gress, was introduced by Mr. Bacon
DemocraD, OF Georgia. and laid on the
table for the present. Mr.. Bacon stating
that he desired hereafter 10 address the
Senate upon it.
The consideration OF the river and har-
Dor bill was concluded, with the exception
OF one amendment. involving the bitterly
contested question OF the location Of
deep-water harbor in Southern California.
The Committee on Commerce reported an
amendment to the bill, providing for a
breakwater and outer harbor at Santa
Monica, while the two senators from
California, and Mr.. Mclachlan. the rep
resentatiye from the Los Angeles Dis
trict opposed that location. and favored
the selection Of San Pedro, having on
their side OF the question the reports OF
two Boards OF Army Engineers. especially
sent out to examine the matter.
Senator White Democrap, OF Cali
fornia. addressed the Senate in opposition
to the committee amendment, and had
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

and two doubles. and Kelly, with a dou-
BILE and two singles. did the heavy part
OF the stick work.
The visitors played clean. snappy
game In the field. and Kitson pitched a
good game He was steady and careful
throughout. and fielded his position finely.
He made two great stops of hot ground
ers that ordinarily would have been safe.
The Mountaincers did fairly well in the
field. but they could not hit the ball in
their usual form While Petersburg was
at the bat In the ninth inning a dispute
arose on the players bench. and Stan
hope ordered Kelly to keep quiet, when
he responded that he would have his say
II II cost him his salary. He persisted IN
refusing to obey the captain. who prompt
ly called an officer and had him put of
the grounds, Mccain taking his place.
The score.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
TeIegraphic Briefs.

Chattanooga, Ga.-The picker and dye
departments OF the Cleveland woollen-
mills were burned.
I.ondon.-The sum Of fs 100000. war in
demnity from China to Japan. was trans
ferred TO the latter's agents in London.
Union City, Ind-The Citizens Bank
closed its doors because of inability to
collect Liabilities, $4,000. Assets, $lS5,OOO
Philadelphia, Pa.-The returns up TO
date from the ball games played for the
Harry Wright memorial fund aggregate
2SGl.S6.
Washington.-Th Treasury gold re-
serve. at the close Of business stood at
S17. $50 sl4. the days Withdrawals amount
ing to $15H,io0
I,ondon.-The court has ordered the ex-
tradition TO America Of william Turner
and William r. Dunlop, the Burden
diamond robbers.
Washington -Rear-Admiral McNair tel
egraphed the Navy Department that the
OLYMPIA. Detroit. and Machias had sailed
from Woosung for Chefoo, China.
Philadelphia-M Michael Nisbet, Grand
Secretary Of the Grand Lodge Of Pennsyl-
yania. Ancient. Free. and Accepted Ma
sons, died at his home. aged 81 years.
Washington. contract for the
plumbing work. etc. Of the public build
ing at Birmingham. Ala, was awarded
10 Wright & Huffner. Birmingham. at
81. 7.331
Philadelphia, Pa-Word was received
Of the arrival at Trujllo Of the steamer
Bermuda. She merely touched there,
and then cleared for Puerto Cortes Hon
duras.
Iondon.-A dispatch from Buluwayo
saws that serious friction exists between
the inhabitants of that town and the
management OF the British South Africa
Company.
philadelphia. Pa.-The presses at the
United States Mint, which have been
stamping silver dollars and subsidiary
coin for two months. will shortly also
begin turning out double eagles.
Washington.-The President has further
amended the civil-service rules by an
order bringing into the classified service
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
which embraces about 40 persons.
Washington.-Th Venezuelan Commits
sion's chief historical expert. Professor
George l.. Burr, will sail for Holland to
investigate the Dutch records bearing
upon the Gulanian boundary dispute
Guttenburg. n. Fired Gilbert, OF
Spiritlake. Ia, won the title or cham
pion target-shot of America" at the ini-
tial clay-pigeon championship tourna-
ment breaking 266 out OF possible 800
"fying targets.
Charleston, S. C.-The woman suffrage
question bobbed up in the Episcopal DO
cesan Convention very Unexpectedly. II
came up on a motion to strike out the
word .smale" in the canon providing for
the election OF vestrymen, wardens, etc,
In the parishes. AS a general thing. the
clergy favored the proposed motion.
while the laymen fought 1t hard. 1t
went over. undecided, to the convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
NATIONAL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE.
CONNIE of CIeveIand's Civil
Service Reform step.

BALTIMORE, May s-The National
Municipal League completed its pro-
gramme to-day and adjourned. The ses-
sions have unquestionably been of great
value to reformers, as showing the ex-
traordlnary rise of interest in reform
work The papers read before the con-
vention have been for the most part Sc
verely practical, and the delegates appear
to be imbued with the belief that excel
lent results are bound to follow.
At banquet given by Baltimoreans TO
the league delegates at the Hotel Rennert
last night, General William Aiken, OF
Norwich. Conn, said IN the course OF
an address: Il would, If it be not inap-
propriate i'm a meeting such as this, move
that the president Of this league be re-
quested to convey by letter to the Presi-
dent of the United States the grateful
and appreciative thanks Of the National
Municipal League for the step which re
has taken to enlarge the area OF CIVIL
service reform I'm this country
Almost before he had finished his motion
there were a score Of seconds from all
parts OF the room. Mr.. Charles j. Bona
parte put the motion. and II was unani-
mouslv adopted by a rising aye.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

The "Oriole" is the title OF publication
which is now being issued monthly by
the Baltimore Steam Packet Company.
II Is unusually weli-illustrated, contains
large amount OF matter specially IN
terestng to the travelling public. as well
as the general reader, and, 1t is needless
TO state refers chiefly to the advantages
of the Bay Line route, which has beer
famous for its attractions to travellers
for so many years.
one Of the features OF the "Oriole"
during the next few months will be
the matter devoted to sporting topics,
and 1t may be said that the publication,
like the bird from which It is named. Will
Fly high"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
The Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK. May S.--There has been
but an Indifferent attendance Of buyers in
the dry-goods market to-day, and spot
business has generally ruled quiet in all
departments. The staple cotton-goods
market in coarse cotton and low bleached
is feeling the effect Of higher cotton and
stronger print-cloths, and sellers occa-
sionally quote higher prices Stocks in
the first-named are in very fair shape,
and in firm hands, the purchases OF eN-
porters and converters, and the curtail-
ment of production helping toward the
reduction of these. The wOolen-goods
department has disclosed no new feature
to-day, business being quiet, and prices
unchanged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

Tho game Of ball between Richmond
s-l Portsmouth yesterday afternoon was
,s,srtally n pitchers battle in every
,.....t and was quite the prettlest con-
e.. seen here this season Malarkey
,,s Ina the points for Richmond, and
r-rlt was master OF the sphere for
portsmouth, and both tried themselves.
Asa result. the batsmen on both teams
-.ra unable TO DO much execution,
.-l ne game was one Of few hits and
t.sl- runs. Portsmouth won. OF course,
..- H-lck attondeth Richmond at all
,rss this year. and had all things been
,,r4L 30 Is a "cnch' that Portsmouth
would have won.
Blt au things weren't equal The
Browns made one more hit than did the
prrsb.ris. and their hits netted three
-.-a bases than 0id Wells's lads.
Nevertheless. the game was well
,-.red with the exception OF a miser-
.l,. error made 10y Zimmerman. Ports
..rths new men in left field. which. had
r-, been made would have shut the
prr,brds out without a run during the
game ... ....-...
EXECUTION BEGUN.
ys,ther side scored until the seventh
.r.rr and 70 was nip and tuck between
r4 TWO teams Then however. Nc
sse lea on with a single into centre field,
,,l Rtiwau was given his base. i'm order
rsf NcGee might be retired at second.
r,frk. then lined a twO-bagger into left
s.u which ought 20 have been a put
,.t hrt Woodruff was too slow on his
sef and Relman was placed on third.
Everybody was nervous at this june
nre and well they might have been,
Pr Uargr5vr the mighty. was WELD
.rr the ash. and ne placed the ball
against centrc-neld fence, netting him
Eli three bases and scoring both Rel
man and Bourke. The Bluebirds gath
lrl themselves together after this and
retired the side in short order.
The little feathered friends Of the Rich
roud crauks had blood in their eyes
when they began 10 bat. and the crowd
assisted them Every man on the bleach
u.ss and u tho grand stand arose as
lroueh they had been drilled 90 do so,
md how they did holler and yell for
Richmond As O result. Brandt was
Iomewhat disconnected. and he gave Tan
rehW who had been substituted for
woodruff Dis base on balls. Pender
hen made q little dinkey hit into right
ieII and Tallehin reach d third.
TIE SECOND RUN SCORED.
Wells then walked to FIRST and the
base. were fun Wood drove an easy
lus t1 McGee who caught Tannehill at
lt plate. and stIn the bases remained
ul Then Berte hit a high fly into
eff field which three men went after.
ui Zimmerman. who got his hands on
iet 30 go through him. Pender then
c.rel and Wells went to third. leaving
le bases still congested. Groves next
.Ilere4 the ash, and drove a high fly TO
Narr which. though it sacrificed
i-0tes scored Wells Wilson then
struck out. and Richmond was retired.
The score was tied. but IL was not so
o remain long, I'm the very next in
sims as q result Of clever sacrificing
tri quick hase-running on tha part Of
le Browns. another Portsmouth run
tls scored. and the game won. for Rich
real failed to do anything in the ninth,
though the Eiuebirds made a desperate
frt FOB te the game again.
The score i- as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
The Evidence All In.

CINCINNATI, May S-Arguments In
the Scott Jackson case will commence
tomorrow. The last witness was Cap
tain S. S. Bassler, of the Weather Bu-
reau, In Cincinnati. who testified this
morning as to the meteorological condi-
tions on Friday, January 3l5t, and Sat
urday, February 1st. When Captain Bass
Ter finished his testimony the deefnce
announced that II rested its case, and the
famous trial. as far as evidence is con-
cerned. was ended. Attorney Lockhard,
for the prosecution, asked for time TO
prepare his argument. This was granted,
and court adjourned until Saturday morn
ing. The date for Walling's trial has
been set for May 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
Osreoln Water

prevents the formation OF uric acid, dis
solves gravel and calcui; agrees with
the most delicate stomach.
Acid and nervous dyspepsia permanent
ly cured by its use Shipped in cases Of
twelve half-gallon bottles direct from the
Osceola Springs. For circulars. analysis.
and all other information address
OSCEOLA WATER COMPANY,
Harrisonburg, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

u. Newman; Assistant Secretary. DIR. I
F. Sneidman. OF Pennsylvania Librarian,
DR.. George w. Webster. of Illinois: Chair
man OF Committee OF Arrangements, Or.
II A. Hare, OF Pennsylvania; Trustee TO
fll vacancies. DR.. C. c. Savage, of Ten
nessee; Trustees-Dr. T.. Il. Montgomery;
DIR. J. NJ. Matthews, OF Kentucky; DR.. a.
l.. Reed, Of Ohio: Judicial COUNCILLORS.
George W. Stoner. United States Marine
Hospital Service; $. w. Foster, of Maine:
Or. J. McF. CASTOR. of Georgia; DR.. l. y.
snimby. OF New Jersey; DR.. II. Brown,
DR. G. Scott Of Ohio
The convention adjourned to meet in
philadelphia in June, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
There Was No Assault,

IL was reported yesterday that caN
OF assault had occurred at Forest I'm
Park, but inquiry showed that the rumor
was not well founded. A few nights aga
the attention OF an attache of the park
was attracted 10 a couple and learning
from the tone OF conversation that the
man had made advances which his com.
panlon resented. the attache walked us
and the man left without ceremony. The
young woman. who was OF respectable
appearance and who did not give hei
name. was escorted to a car and left fol
home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
LYNCHnURG DEFEATED.
NorfOlk's New Battery Too Strong
for the HiII-CIimbers.

NORFOLK. VA. May S-(Special)-
very large crowd this afternoon saw
Norfolk defeat the pennant-winners from
Lynchburg by a score OF to I. The
result was in large measure due to
Manager O'Neills new battery. COrbett
Is great pitcher. He is cool and care
ful. has good speed and curves, and
throws 10 bases superbly. TO the man
Bowerman who holds him too much
praise cannot be given.
Norfolk played a strong game from
start to finish. while Lynchburg was not
up 10 her performances OF yesterday.
The score was as follows:
NORIOI K
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

WASHINGTON, d. c., May S.-Irving
Ford. the negro arrested yesterday at
Harpers Ferry, has confessed the muir
der OF Elsie Kreglo, Monday, near the
Geological Park. but denies that he at
tempted felonious assault. He says she
threw a stone at him, and he attacked
her. She fought him, and he cut her
throat with his pocket-knifht.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
u,.r,,an Medical Association.

ATLANTA. GA. May s-The Ameri-
can Medical Association elected DR..
Nicholas Sem, OF Illinois, president to-
0,ber o,,1cers elected were: First Vice
pras,aent DIR. George M. Sternberg. OF
xvashington. ID. C.: Second Vice-President.
Dr Edmund souchow, OF Louisville; Third
vie PRESIDENT. DR.. ID. j. Thomas, OF
pennsylvania: Fourth viceIPresident. DR..
westmoreland. OF Georgia; Treasurer. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09

Pianos at prices which will surprise you
will be our offerings this and next week
New pianos and old pianos are In the
list We have too many in stock 1t
must be reduced. Easy terms given when
desired. II you intend 10 buy in the near
future, don't lose this chance.
WALTER ID. NOSES e. CO.
1906 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-09
AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY.
Mr.. Choate Their Counsel In the
New York Case.

NEW YORK, May s.-Joseph II. Choate
appeared before Judge Fitzgerald In
General Sessions to-day, as counsel for
the officers and directors OF the American
Tobacco Company. He asked permission
to inspect the indictments found against
his clients yesterday and leave to inter
pose a plea on next Wednesday. This
was granted, and the matter went over.