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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
Mr.. BYNUM'S VIEWS.
CALL FOR MEETING OF BOLTIN0
DEMOCRATIC COxMITTEE
FUTURE OF THE ISDIAEAPOLITAES.
Talk Among Them of sn Entirely
New Party, to he Known as the
"DemocratiarRepnbIican Party"-
Commercial Interests.
commercial Interests.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. December H.
chairman W. ID. Bynum, OF the National
committee or the gold Democrats has
returned from New York. where FOR I've
Gays he reviewed the political f,sld with
some OF the eastern "sound-money'' men.
As result. he has called a meet.
ing OF the National Committee. 10 bs
nelu IN Indianapolis. December 10Th at
"hieh time several matters OF interest
10 sound-money" Democrats and ~ IN.
world IN general VIII be discussed
Among them Will be the future OF the
souhd-money' Democracy.
This is one OF the principal top,cs q,
political circles. and there seems 70 ha
general belief that there i, now no
nope for the reconciliation OF the yo,,
and silver wings OF the party. This a.
the belief OF the eastern men. or many
OF them" said Mr.. Bynum.
There Is a movement on foot amorg
some OF the prominent leaders OF the
party said Mr.. Bynum. to form an
other ana new party, 10 be known az
the Democratic Republican marty,
around which Il Is proposed To raiIv rho
commercial interests OF the country unde,
a 'sound-money' flag and with proper
tarin regulations. established under tho
advice OF commission OF businessmen. &"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
AGAINST BISHOP BONACUM
Judgment of the Ecrlesiasticni
Court in His Case.

DUBUQUE. IA. December 1.-The
judgment Of the Metropolitan Ecclesiasu-
cal Court Of the Catholic Church
in the famous case of Bishop Bonacum,
OF Lincoln. Neb.. against Fathers Fitz-
gerald and Murphy. Of his diocese, was
delivered to-day. The court finds for the
priests against the Bishop on every
point in the appeal. which was ordered
by the Propaganda at Rome. after Dele
gate Satolli had refused to grant one.
The Bishop IS judged TO have been ac-
tuated by sinister and vindictive motives.
and to have published falsehoods and
deceived Cardinal Satolli The court de-
clares null and void all the sentences OF
the Bishop. Withdrawing the facilities Of
the defendant priests. sentencing them 10
do penance I'm Canada for cOntumacy.
and condemning them generally. The
Bishop is condemned to pay the expenses
Of the exonerated priests and the costs
OF the trial. to pay Father Fitzgerald
$50 and Father Murphy $325 as damages.
and 10 withdraw the priests he sent TO
Tecumseh. Neb. where Father Murphy is
rector OF 81. Ambrose church. and to
Auburn Neb.. where Father Fitzgerald
is rector Of St Josephs church. The
payments are ordered 10 be made to
the court within thirty days. There is no
appeal from the sentence pronounced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
MONETARY MEETING.
ABOUT FIFTY PERSONS PRESENT
NATIONAL CONVENTION CALLED.
The Date Therefor Probably to BE
January characterization Desired
TO Provide n sound Basis for Our
Currency system.
Currency system.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, December l.
The monetary conference called by the
Indianapolis Board of Trade met at the
Denison House this afternoon. and was
called to order at 2:lO T. NJ. by Justus c.
Adams, president OF the Board Of Trade.
About fifty delegates were present at the
opening session. among the more promi-
nenr ones being NJ f. ingalls,. Of Cincin-
natl, and ]. c. w. Cowles. OF Cleveland.
President Adams read an address. in
which he stated that. in view of the recent
election. the people want a stable curren-
cy, and that with such end in view, the
indianapolis Board OF Trade had called
the conference. He hinted that retirement
Of the greenbacks would be a step in the
right direction.
Each commercial organization present
was allowed three votes. and upon motion
Of +. b. Martindale. Of this city. ex-Gov-
ernor Stannard, OF Missouri, was made
permanent chairman; Secretary Smith Of
the Indianapolis Board OF Trade, was
made permanent secretary.
Ex-Attorney- General Miller and John
r. Wilson, both Of Indianapolis, addressed
the conference at some length.
At the close Of Mr. Wilson's address,
Mr.. Smalley.of St Paul. offered a resolu
ton calling national convention. A diff
ference arose over the method OF repre-
sentation. and the question was finally
referred to a committee composed Of NJ.
f. ingalls,. Of Cincinnati; Ii. II. Hanna.
Of Indianapolis; F. T. Roots, of Conners-
Vile: +. V. Smaley. Of st. Paul, and
Mr. Kausman. Of Chicago.
This committee reported resolution
declaring II the sense of the conference
that a general conference Of commercial
bodies should be called at indianapolis
on January 5th, for the purpose OF sug-
gesting such legislation as may be neces-
sary TO place the currency system of the
country upon a sound and permanent
basis.
II was found. however. that suitable
hall could not be secured Oh January 5th.
and the date was left 10 a local sub
committee II will probably be made
January 18th.
The Executive Committee tonight
adopted the following basis OF representa-
tion. one delegate for cities Of from
5000 10 1000 two delegates for cities OF
from 1000 10 1900; three delegates for
cities OF from 1900 10 25.00o; four dele
gates for cities Of from 5000 TO 5000:
five delegates for cities of from $1,000
10 100 OoO. six delegates for cities OF from
10000 to POO coo: seven delegates for cities
OF from 10000 20 10000 eight delegates
for cities of from 10000 70 100000; twenty
delegates for cities Of 100000 or over.
The formal call for the convention VIII
probably be issued in few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
THE MKINLEY CABINET.
sherman to he rendered the State
Portfolio.


CLEVELAND. o.. December Chair
man Hanna expects to leave for Washing
ton Thursday When there he will call on
Senator Sherman. at which time It VIII be
determined whether Mr.. Sherman will be-
come Secretary Of State. This. I'm fact. Will
be one Of the chief objects Of the visit II
Mr. Sherman decides 10 enter the Cabinet
the Republican chairman will be candi-
date for the vacancy in the Senate, and
undoubtedly will be appointed by Gov
ernor Bushnell.
II Senator Sherman demurs II is not by
any means a certain guess that Nlr. Hanna
will go into the Cabinet His closest and
most intimate friends here do not believe
he wants a Cabinet position. on the other
hand. they do admit that Mr.. Hanna
wants TO be near President Mckinley and
in close touch with his administration.
and that ne therefore is looking on the
Senate II his friends are 10 be believed
IT is not at all improbable that Mr.. Hanna,
falling TO induce Sherman TO 20 into the
Cabinet might become a candidate against
him next winter in the Legislature. In
fact even though Mr. Hanna is not In
the field. II Mr.. Sherman Is a candidate
there is every probability Of lively sena-
torial contest in the Legislature.
IL Is said that within the last TWO weeks
Mr. Shermans agents have begun opera
tions i'm Ohio and that the indications
are very strong that he will stand for an
other term. regardless Of any agreements
which may be made between Foraker and
Hanna. IL Is claimed that when Senator
Sherman was reelected FIVE years ago.
there was an understanding that II was
the last time and some think this reported
understanding wpl influence him to accept
the State portfolio II is. therefore. pro-
bable that II Mr. Sherman's boom has
been launched by his admirers I'm the
State it is without his knowledge and
consent. and the fact that he has not an
nounced his dislike OF the plan TO tender
him the state portfolio lends credence to
the belief that he will accept IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
EPWORTH LEAGUE GRAND RALLY.
a Large Attendance md FIattering
Reports-Dr. Morrison on Missions.

The Grand Rally OF the Epworth
League Union Of Richmond and Man
chester was held in Clay-Street Metho-
dist church last night. and was a great
success. viewed from every point. There
were large representations Of the fol-
lowing leagues: BroadStreet. Cente-
nary. Clay-Street. Asbury. Laurel-Street
Park-Place, Union-Station. ST. James.
Fairmount. Union-Station Mission. Trini-
ty. Denny-Street, Central West-End,
Asbury chapel. and Shady
Mr.. +. w. Bandy. Of st. James Union
League. presided. and Mr.. c. b. Richard
son acted as secretary
The exercises. which had been ar
ranged and were carried out by the
Charity and Help Department Of the
league were Of SURPRISING interest.
They included a variety OF excellent
musical selections. which were admlra-
bly, rendered. The opening prayer was
delivered by Rev. ". w. Lear. OF Man
chester. and addresses were delivered by
Rev. Or. II. c. Morrison. missionary sec
retary, and Rev +. II. Rawlings
IN FOREIGN CLIMEs.
The subject Of DR.. Morrison's address
was. Mission Work I'm Foreign Climes. 9"
He urged the importance Of combined
effort. regardless OF denominational
tags. towards the salvation Of the
human race at home and abroad. He
said the world was face TO face with
a great crisis in the work OF saving man.
kind. which would inevitably shape its
destiny. The army is organized. let it
advance In a solid phalanx, and IT will
be irresistible.
REPORTS VERY SATISFACTORY.
one of the many interesting features
OF the rally was the handing In Of the
reports OF the various leagues one and
all showed great progress complete or
ganization. and particularly bright out
look. Following the reports the pastor
Of CIay-Street church delivered brief
address. congratulating the league on its
excellent showing and melting them 10
perseverc.
Miss Eva Smith rected pretty poem
dedicated 10 the league, with much sim
plicity and sweetness; Miss Sallie Smith
read an able essay on the work OF the
league. and Mrs. c. T. Brengie sang a
very effective solo.
The rally was i'm every way most sue
cessful and completely satisfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
uuLsMAN Is ALSO REsPiTED.
M. Execution, Like That OF WIZ
Hams FIXED for January oth.

There will be no hanging In NOTION oi
FRIDAY next. the 18th instant There was
to have been a double execution there Oh
hat dav. but the event will not come 10
pass al that time 1t may, however aoou,
a month later. 49,. haor
qha negroes who were TO have oeeh
hung on Friday are William DOWNING anu
charles Williams. The Governor on
saturday last granted a respite In the
case of Downing until January oth' anu
late last night he consented TO pursue
similar course with reference to VII
liams
The impression seems TO have gotten
out I'm Norfolk that the respite granted
Wllians only extended 10 New Years
Day. and City Sergeant Lawler came up
Yesterday to see II the Governor would
not change the date. The official was In
formed that the hanging was fixed for
January 5th. which falls on Wednesday.
Mr.. Lawler did not want TO start the
year out with such an unpleasant duty as
swapping the life-cord Of a fellow-being.
Mr.. y. j. Morris came up on the eve
ming train and went before the Governor
In behalf OF his client. Williams. and az
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
ANTI-BUCKET SHOP MOVEMENT.
Fraudulent Brokers Likely to he
barred from the Mails.

WASHINGTON. December THE Post
Office Department has received number
n complaints against bucket shops in
Chicago and New York. and detectives
have been detailed 20 get all the facts in
regard to them. 1t is said the practices
Of these concerns have been clearly fraud
ulent. and. as they make an extensive
use OF the mails. receiving from their
iupes small remittances Of cash in let
ters 10 pay for margins. il j. proposed
If the facts justify IL 20 bar them from
the mails. II such action is taken in any
case IT will be a precedent applicable 10 a
vast number Of similar concerns in every
,arge city IN the country. The legitimate
brokers are said 20 be- in sympathy with
the idea OF putting the bucket-shops under
the fraud rule
Judge Thomas attorney general for the
Post-Ofice Department. said this after
noon that he had no such cases requiring
hirn TO issue fraud orders. but that ne was
simply having several complaints investi-
g.ted. What action might follow in case
the concerns complained OF were fraudu-
lent I'm their method OF doing business, he
r.rfH NOT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
THE GERMAN ESTIMATES.
Debate Resuned-The Navy-Debt
REDEEM ption-sugnr Tax.

BERLIN. December 1.-The Re.chstag
to-day resumed the debate on the esti-
mates. Admirable Won Holman. the head
of the navy. said that In order TO re-
Mace the fleet. the value OF which was
5eO. 900 coo marks. by new vessels, 100000
marks annually should be provided in
the budget. The government however.
he declared only asked for 100000
marks annually.
Count Won Posadowsky- Wehner. Minis
ter OF the Imperial Treasury, stated that
I was impossible to ignore the right ~
the various Federal States TO portion
OF the surplus OF the imperial revenue,
and he expressed q hope that an agree
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
CONGRESSMAN PATTERSON.
Tariff and Financial Legislation Mt
an Extra Session.

WASHINGTON. December l.-Represen-
tative Patterson. Of Tennessee. who ar
rived in Washington last night expresses
the opinion that there will be nothing OF
Importance done at this session of Con-
gress. and that there will be tariff and
financial legislation at an extra session or
the F5ty-fifth Congress. Il have no
doubt" he said. that the Republicans
will pass a tariff bill at an extra session.
I hope they will make II as moderate as
possible. but fear they will not DO So As
to financial legislation. / hope they viii
provide for the gradual retirement OF the
greenbacks. and give MS such banking
legislation as will enable national banks
10 supply the country with abundant cur
rency / should like also 10 see some pro-
vision made for the use OF silver. bv
having nothing but coin silver currency
below the denomination OF Is. and having
IS silver certificates. / should like TO see
the entire field Of currency. including 81
certificates and down. left 10 silver"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
his TROUBLES OVER
,urs 4. WINNER DIES SUDDENLY
or PNEUMONIA.
he WAS ILL A VERY SHORT TINE.
norm In Wythc County, Va. He
vowed 90 Hinton, W. Va, and Was
, BIacL>mith by Trndc-Skctch Of
uis Interesting Career.

James Edward WINNER. who was ten
says ago acquitted Of the murder OF
Young samuel Gustavus Thalhimer. died
at bis residence. No. 627 north Seven
rath street. az $50 o'clock last eve
lae.
Hs death was very unexpected. He
as stricken down with pneumonia on
Sunday morning. and rapidly declined.
m his sunerings ended in death. at
he end of the third day. on Saturday
rht WINNER was uptown. and con-
rsei with "a number OF friends. some
lf whom observed that he had a heavy
.c'I bui no one supposed that he should
90 chat time have been in bed.
The recent trial was a severe strain
ma Winners mental and physical
r.reies and this. coupled with the deli
ate condition Of his daughter. is thought
have been partially the cause Of his
Uress During the tedious days OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
No Overcoats to Wear.

The meeting Of officers Of the First
Regiment. which was expected TO take
place last night for the discussion Of
ways and means TO take the regiment TO
Washington upon the occasion Of Mr.
McKinley's Inauguration as President
has been postponed.
The chances for this arrangement seem
more remote than ever, as, apart from
the difficulty Of raising funds for the
trip. the interesting fact remains that
the regiment is entirely without over
coats. and il was learned that several
Of the most prominent officers are averse
10 the plan on account of the poor
equipment Application was made for
the overcoats rather more than two
years ago. but up TO the present time
the request has been ignored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
WATSON OUT OF POLITICS.
The Late Candidate Giving All At
tention to the Law.

LEWISTON ME. December Recent
ly l.. c. Bateman, the editor Of the Maine
Populist, wrote 10 Tom Watson. asking
for a contribution. Mr.. Bateman has re-
ceived an answer from Watson, who SAYS
ne is out OF politics and is not saying
or writing anything for publication. He
is giving all Of his attention 10 his law
practice
Mr.. Watson intimates that he Is dis
gusted with such Populist leaders as
Senators Butler and Allen. and believes
that II the Populist party is TO survive ii
must be reorganized along new lines.
and there must be no further fusion or
even semblance Of fusion with the Demo
cratic party. Mr.. Watson. In taking this
position. has the practically unanimous
support of the papers OF the Press Asso-
citation. OF which Paul Van DeryoOrt is the
head The Maine POpuists are Middle
of-the- Road men. and will follow the
leadership of Watson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
Italy and Her African Possessions

ROME, December LIN the Chamber OF
Deputies to-day the Marquis Di Rudin
declared that the statement that Erythrea
was 10 be transformed into civil and
commercial colony Of Italy was prema'
ture. and that final decision as to the
governments course in regard 10 its Atrl-
can possessions had not been reached.
Subsequently. n vote Of confidence IN
the government was carried, against the
Radical Socialist proposal that Italy should
entirely abandon her possessions In Africa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FIGHT.
BETS on the san Francisco Event of
Tonight.

CHICAGO. December THE betting In
Chicago at the sporting resorts on the
Fitzsimmons-S -Sharkey fight In San Fran
cisco Tomorrow night has been light.
hut many wagers are expected to be madt
Tomorrow. The bets made are on the
length OF the fight. Fitzsimmons being
called 10 win within four and six rounds
i'm nearly all the wagers. one book
maker is reported TO have offered $500
AT odds OF 2 to that Fitzsimmons will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
Christmas Holiday Rates.

on account OF the Christmas Holidays
the Southern Railway will sell round-trip
tickets TO points witninl radius OF zoe
miles at rate Of 4 cents per mile one way
for the round-trip. Tickets 10 be sold
December 22d to 18th. inclusive. and De
cernber Goth TO January lst. inciusi %
with extreme limit January (, 1897.
Tickets will also be sold December 1911
10 25th. inclusive. 10 students holding Ger
tidcstes signed by the principals Of then
respective schools. j. c. HORTON
Travelling Passenger Agent
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
Prosperous Newport News

on the Sth Of this month Powell
Brothers King will sell three hundred
Lots In Newport News-lo,s which Will
probably bring twice as much within stx
months. The sale Is made on Long
Credit-one-fourth cash and six. twelve.
ana eighteen months. This long credit
gives every one chance. Write to Pow
Ell Brothers x King. at Newport News.
Va. and they will show you how Won can
make an investment which will bring YOU
prompt and large returns Write TO them.
and do Il nnlck
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
nd would support the ,arin law now in

and would support the tariff law now in
force
Mr.. McMllin who is a member OF the
Ways and Means Committee and the
Democratic leader I'm the House. declared
that he would oppose any attempt to pass
protection bill, and especially one based
on the Mckinley measure
Would you be willing 20 have the adj
valorem duties. for instance. in the Will
son bill. changed to specific duties?''
i would not support any tariff measure
that advanced the duties beyond the rates
now IN force, Specific duties would mean
that the consumer would have to pay
more for imported goods. The present
law Is much preferable to the Mckinley
bill The latter was tried, and found TO
be a failure. We must never have an
other bin like that and the Democrats
will oppose the passage OF any such un-
just and oppressive measure"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02

Democratic Nominees for Mayor and
Aldermen Win.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. December L.
The city election here to-day resulted IN
the election Of Frank V Evans. the Dem
ocratic nominee for Mayor. and MS tull
ticket Of aldermen. in opposition TO the
Reform ticket. headed by c. F. Enslen.
a banker. and a. c. Lowry, an lndepend-
ent. Two years ago the Reformers won,
but this time the negroes divided, the
most respectable and influential among
them voting ne regular Democratic ticket.
The MayOr-elect was for ten years the
Treasurer OF the city. and has been promi-
nent in Journalism both in Georgia and
Alabama. al one time was editor OF the
Aee-Herald the predecessor Of the State
Herald. and is a native Of North Caro-
lima
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
EX-CONsUL WILLIAMS RETURNS.
His Trip to spain Cnconnccted With
Diplomacy.

NEW YORK. December l.-Ramon o.
Williams. late United States Consul NJ
Habana, arrived this morning on the
steamer Werra from Gibraltar. Mr.. VIII
Ilams. when interviewed az Quarantine,
stated positively that his visit 10 Spain
was not in connection with any diplo-
matte mission. but was purely pleasure
trip "This has been my first vacation IN
twenty years" he stated. "and l have
enjoyed myself thoroughly. ! visited
France. Spain. and England and saw all
that was interesting. | had no mission
from either Cleveland or Secretary Oh
nay"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02

The cold weather Of the past two days
has not deferred the wise ones from law
ing IN supply OF To-ka. the great Mexi-
can Blood Tonic. at the present low nr,ca
OF p cents for large 81 bottle. and only
nine days remain in which TO take ad-
vantage OF this unusual opportunity.
Those who have not already tried this
wonderful remedy are invited 10 do 80.
and all who have been using To-Ka and
know it's merits are advised TO lay IN A
supply at once. as the stock Is growing
less every day "To-Ka" is stamped in
each genuine bottle.
MEXICAN MEDICINE COMPANY.
35 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02

ter hearing his plea his Excellency grant
ed the respite as indicated above. This
step is taken in order that an effort may
be made 10 get the case before the United
States Court on a constitutional point.
The ground for this proposed action Is
that testimony was taken in Williamss
case outside Of court. at the scene OF the
murder. when It was visited by the jury
his attorneys being absent at the time
This. II is claimed. was in violation OF his
right TO be confronted in court by his
acCusers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-02
SUICIDE N WASHINGTON.
Mrs. Jacob johnson sunocated by
Illuminating Gas.

WASHINGTON. D. c., December l.
Mrs. Mary +. Johnson. wife Of Jacob
johnson, Of Kernan's Lyceum Theatre,
was found dead in bed this morning, at her
home suffocated by Illuminating gas.
Coroner Hammett viewed the remains, and
nronounced il clearly "a case OF suicide
Dr c. f. Boardman. who was the first
TO see the body. was inclined to think, by
reason Of the stains about the mouth. that
the woman had taken poison, in addition
10 turning on the gas.
Mrs. Johnson who was a handsome bru-
nette Of %. went 70 her room some time
Yesterday afternoon. apparently In
good spirits as usual She did not come
down TO breakfast at noon. Some Of the
other occupants OF the house noticed the
smell Of gas from the door Of her room.
She left no note explaining the reason for
her act.