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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
TRIAL OF "DR. JIN, AND COMPANY.
Court-Room Not Nearly So Much
Crowded as Heretofore

LONDON. April 2s-The trial OF DR..
Jameson and his fellow-raiders was re-
sumed in the Bow-Street Police Court this
morning. The streets in the vicinity OF
the court were much quieter than upon
the occasion OF previous hearings of this
case, and the courtroom was not nearly
50 much crowded as formerly. though
there were many prominent persons pres
ent Among them were Ladies Chester
field and Foley, and Mrs. Bayard, wife
Of the United States Ambassador. The
Court decided that after to-day's sitting
the case would be adjourned until June
nth when important evidence from
Africa would be received.
Sir Edward Clarke argued a motion that
the charges against the minor defendants
be dismissed, but the Court refused to
grant the motion.
Dispatch Rider Rowlands was called to
the witness-Stand, and testified that ne
had ridden on bicycle from Johannes
burg TO KrugersdOrp. and from there ad-
vanced 10 meet jameson and his party.
He met Jameson on New-Year's evening,
and gave him a number Of dispatches.
one signed by Colonel Rhodes, and an-
other by Fsrrar. These DISPATCHES warT-
ed Jameson that there would probably
be an ambuscade prepared for him by the
Beers. Rowlands told Jameson that there
had not been any fighting in Johannes
burg. and added that he hoped 70 see him
in town that evening. Jameson and his
officers expressed surprise that there had
been no fighting in johannesburg, and
asked what the people were doing The
witness answered that arms were being
distributed, and the shops were being
barricaded.
In answer TO a question by Sir Edward
Clarke. counsel for the defence. Rowlands
said that the Reform Union was not a
revolutionary movement. Arms had been
served out, he said. because there had
been rumors of a revolution, and also
rImors that the Boers were about TO at
tack johannesburg Witness said he be-
leved the dispatches he carried 70 Jane
son expressed surprise at his coming
through. and offered 10 send 2OCO men 10
meet him.
The court then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

fortunate water-soaked beings as com-
Portable as possible. Mrs. Swinerton'
Mrs. DR. Charles. and Mrs. george W.
Nelms lost little time In gathering 10
gether a lot of dry clothing for the ladies'
and soon had them restored TO their nor
mi condition. 1t was some time, how
ever before the excitement among Tue
Messengers subslded. Nearly all OF the
cabin passengers who came ashore look
rooms at the Warwick, while the lar5e
reception and reading-rooms on the hist
floor were given up 10 the use OF tls
shiyering crowd Of negro passengers anu
members Of the crew.
WHAT A PASSENGER SAYS
The Dispatch man moved in among
them. and got their versions OF the col
lision and subsequent sinking OF the
Wyanoke. They were all in more or
less excited esVif.on. but told tneir
story very concisely, and with apparent
correctness
MIR. Frank B. Wood. an attache OF the
Jamaica ~. " Standard. VINO was one
Of the passengers on the ill-fated steamer
said
~ was asleep in NY stateroom when l
was suddenly awakened by loud crash.
I should Judge il was about 2:Sj O'Clock.
4 slipped on my clothes. instructed my
wife 10 remain i'm the stateroom uhtl
returned. and started up on deck. Before
7 reached the deck, however. l heard the
rush of water in some place near me,
and on looking through to the starboafd
side saw the large white steel Prov OF
the cruiser imbedled firmly in the side OF
our vessel. ! Immediately returned to my
stateroom, and In a quiet, matter-ot-iact
wav told my wife that we had met win
a little accident and advised her not 10
get excited. as there was not the slightest
danger. But when ] saw that large PROV
an the Wyanoke's side ] knew very Well
that the old steamship could not last very
long with such a large aperture 10 allow
the entrance Of the water. My wife dress
ed. not being In the least excited. ana
assisted her to the deck. There / asked
the captain II there was any danger oi
the vessel going down. He said there
was. but not Immediately.
THE LAST LADY TO LEAVE.
Il left my wife near the officers and
again went down into my stateroom to
recover some Of our effects, and on re-
turning l saw that all Of the ladies had
been transferred but Mrs. Wood. She per-
sisted in waiting for me. and consequent
~ was the last of the lady passengers TO
leave the wrecked vessel. ! saw several
persons jump overheard, one OF whom
was an invalid-ProfessOr CULVER or
Waterbury, Conn. From what l could
see-and | was in a position to see
great deal-I honestly believe the officers
on the steamship could not have acted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

passengers, who we're collected sufficient
" to notice what was l,olfrx on around
them, was terrible. The vessel was on
an incline. and II was pitiable to see
the women endeavoring to keep from
the water in their Efforts TO climb higher
up on the portions OF the vessel which
had not gone under As soon as the
Wyanoke struck the Columbia the cruiser
AT once commenced blowing her whistles
OF distress. and the Columbias crew,
under the direction OF the officers, start
ed In 10 save ss many OF the wrecked
persons as possible. Especial care was
taken 70 get all or the ladies' in the boats
first. and In this they were successful.
with the aid of the officers and crew OF
the Wyanoke According to the story
told by O majority OF the passengers.
Captain Jenney stood at the gaDgway
and handed the passengers one by one
up 10 Parser Burdette, who stationed
himself on the top Of the starboard wheel
and assisted them 10 the deck Of the Co
umbia. There were number OF the
passengers. principally negroes. who
jumped overheard. fearing that the ship
would 20 down before they would be able
10 reach the assistance offered by Uncle
Sans naval contingent These. 1t is be
Iieved, we're all rescued, but not without
difficulty. as Il was stiil quite dark, and
no easy matter TO distinguish persons
IN the water.
THE greater portion Of the passengers
were IN their state-rooms at the time
OF the collision. and rushed up on the
deck in night attire Captain Jenney
and Purser Burdette STOOD 10y the old
ship until every passenger that appeared
on the deck had been handed, either on
the Columbia or into row-boats. and
did mt desert her until she had gone
down almost beneath the surface, when
IL was necessary for them to leap into
the water I'm order to prevent being
dragged down into the depths beneath
by the eordage Of the wreckage. Both
Of the officers were picked up almost rs
soon as they came up. and were sent
ashore I'm one of the Columbia's boats.
FELL INTO KIND HANDS.
As soon as the news of the wreck
reached the people on shore. Mr.. ]. r.
Sxinerton. manager OF the Warwick Ho-
tel. threw open the doors Of his house
and made preparations to make the uu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

81, has not been heard Of since ana @ II
,.,,ss went down with the sinking
~-s third engineer, Mr.. Walters. ana
,..r,r-rsn inhaled so much escaping
....., f-,m the boiler. which burst as
80. ,ta water poured into the Wya-
-..s ,sst their condition is regarded as
ar.,ras o,.s.
.- ,,. ,hirty-fve or forty frst-eiass
.....,..rs only four were from Rich
-4 These were Mrs. Remlinger, wife
80 .., cashier OF the jefferson Hotel
49,. Doc. and Mr. william F. Rex and
,..ss u.o we're married at Monumental
-,r..p Monday afternoon, and started
....r br.lsi tour. Mrs. Remlinger re-
..--.t to This CITY last night, but hr.
.-4 Mrs Rex stopped over in Norfolk
.t vu p-5bably continue their trip.
rss srsure passengers were nearly all
-..-.s. going North in search Of summer
,mr.0ymslt
The Wraroke and her cargo OF o. tons
% miscellaneous freight are at the bot
.- OF the river and will prove pracu-
.sry total loss. The baggage OF the
....sr..rs also went down with the ship.
r-.ss.s,er having occurred in the early
r--r.-r il IS regarded as almost a mira
4s that many lives were not lost
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

To the Voters Of the Coming Primary;
Gentlemen,-I sincerely trust II may bs
vour Measure TO vote for Mr. JAMES
c. SMITH FOR CITY SERGEANT OK the
city OF Richmond, a man worthy and de-
serving the support OF our Democratic
voters. | feel quite certain our voters
remember distinctly how nobiy he stood
by us. facing the Federal bayonets, ana
spending his money freely. when we were
asrooaf hfraid to assert our rights as
Democrats Can we AFFORD 10 turn sucn
mon down? He filled the position for
two years 20 the satisfaction OF the en-
tire community. and IL is an indispu,h,
bic fact that the poor have never called
unon him that he did not heartily re-
spond. He now asks your support, which
I earnestly hope you viii give him, he
now being himself poor man.
Very respectfully yours,
j. NJ. MACON,
ex-Deputy under three different City Ser
geants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
william Il. Tanner for the Board of
Aldermen.

Responsive to tho popular desire Tor an
economical administration OF the city's
affairs. the old and tried representative
whose name heads this article should Do
returned by an overwhelming vote. To
show that he Is no recent convert TO
k1eas Of economy, see what the Richmond
Times said Of him editonaly over three
years ago. The Richmond Times OF April
l6. 1898, commenting editorially upon the
award Of contracts by the Committee ON
Grounds and Buildings for the furniture
and fixtures for the new City Hall, has
this 10 say concerning the vote OF Colonel
william f. Tanner. then member OF
said committees:
"The taxpayers Of this city want 10
hear their oouncilmen talk ufe coionei
William f. Tanner In giving 0e reasons
for his vote, this gentleman saio:
INV reason for voting for Bowers was
thar he was the lowest bidder for the
ught-hxtures, and that Colonel Cuesnaw
aid that he had the best designs l.
voted for Starke because he was $50
lower than Waddey for the metallic hles.
and because the Engineer stated that
there was no material difference In the
goods AS to the furniture. east my
vote for Savage a Holms. the lowest bad-
ders. as / considered their material az
good as the city could afford 70 buy al
this time
colonel Tanner is perfectly right. Our
nresent financial condition does not war
rant US in buying magnificent and sauoy
furniture. Plain furniture, that Colonel
Cutshaw thinks good enough for the City
Hall, Is good enough for US plain foiks.
who want our money saved much more
than we want fine displays.
"Ve want more men like Colonel VIII
liam + Tanner to make the city con-
tracts"
BY reference TO the records Of the Board
~ Aldermen and it's committees. IL VIII
be seen that Colonel Tanner has been
regularly In his place, and constantly
'o'''e MONROE WARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
TWO IMPORTANT REsIGNATIONs.
They Are Connected with the Gov
ernment Seed Controversy.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April &.-Much
mystery is made over the coincidence Of
two important designations in the Agri-
cultural Department, accepted TO take
effect May lst BY Secretary Morton be-
fore he left last Friday for a months
tour in the far West. but carefully sup
pressed. The two departed officials are
NJ E. Fagon, OF Illinois. Chief OF the
now emasculated Seed Division. and y.
L. Byles, of the Bureau of Animal In
dustry, both OF whom had been drawing
5000 salaries since the cary part OF the
present administration. Acting-Secretsry
DabnAy and all the other officials OF the
department profess utter ignorance OK
the causes o. the designations. but no
doubt exists that they are inseparable
from the seed controversy. Mr. Lyles
being a protsge Of Senator Vest, whose
bitter invectives against Secretary Nor
ton have been features OF the Senate pro-
ceedings for the past few months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

raj sentiment noted week ago are
sun quite apparent. even II they have
not as yet developed into Euch an ad-
vance rs leads TO active business Never
tneieSH, n 0uickening impulse has been
given 0ere and there to buyers orera~
tions, with such staple cotton - brown
goods leading the movement. The wool
len goods department has continued dull
In mems dress goods, and there IL an
unexpectedly weak opening OF the new
season In fannels
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

B. Clement assistant consulting engineer
OF the Consolidated Gold-Field Mining
Company; J. 5. Curtis, wealthy mining
engineer, who Is well known in New
York, and "A Mr. Lawley. They were each
sentenced to pay a fine OF $4,000, TO under
go two years Imprisonment. and then be
banished from the Transvaal for three
years
The above dispatch does not In one re-
spect agree with the advicss received,
from Pretoria last night. In which 1t was
said that the trial of Mr.. Curtis had. been
postponed until the next session OF the
court. To-day's dispatch shows. as he
was sentenced. that he must have ap-
peared with the other defendants and
pleaded guilty.
PETITION IN HAMMOND'S BEHALF.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Stewart prepared and circulated in both
houses OF Congress to-day a petition adj
dressed to President Kruger. OF the
Transvaal republic asking him to pardon
John Hays Hammond. The fact that such
petition had been signed and would be
forwarded was cabled the Transvaal Gov
ernment. The petition was signed gene
rally I'm both houses.
DISPATCH TO MIR. oLNEY.
NAShlNGlO4N, ~. -, April Io--oecTe-
tary Olney received a cable dispatch to-
day from Mr.. =. II. Knight. the United
States vice-consul al Cape Town. South
ern Africa, briefly announcing the SEN
tence of John Hays Hammond. II is
said that Hammond and five others had
been condemned TO death. but that IL
vas understood that the sentence would
be commTtad."
The subject formed a topic for dis
cussion at the Cabinet meeting to-day
II Is asserted here that the State De-
partment has official information to the
effect that Hammond and the other isad-
ers i'm the reform movement pleaded
guilty. under an agreement that they
would not be punished severely. All
were under heavy ball. but this would
not have deferred them from leaving the
country If they had believed their lives
were In jeopardy. II is likely that the
leaders will get of with heavy fines and
perhaps small sentences of Imprisonment.
They may. however also be made to
leave the Transvaal, as this has seemed
to be the consistent intention OF the Boer
Government. Hammond Is possessed OF
considerable properly i'm the South Afri-
can republic. and there has been a dispo-
sltion on the part OF the Beers to con-
fiscate Il. SO far the attempt has been
frustrated. and sufficiently strong rep
resentations from this government may
prevent its accomplishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

more orderly under any circumstances.
and as for the captain and purser Of the
Wyanoke. they certainly SET splendid
example to the officers and crew under
them. Neither OF them was a bit con-
fused. and two braYer men under such
circumstances II would be difficult 20
imagine. The other officers were busy in
trying to quiet the passengers, and did
not have the opportunity to exhibit their
coolness and bravery"
SAVED AN OLD MANS LIFE.
Mr.. william Gladson. drummer for
DoSard Brothers, New York, had an
exciting experience. and related IL 70
the Dispatch correspondent as follows:
II was one OF the last to leave the Wya-
noke. and just as I Jumped into the
water ! heard pitiful cries for help COM
ing up from that portion Of the
wreck which had not yet gone down.
I started out 10 swim ashore. and came
across an old gentleman. who hailed
from Philadelphia. and who had gone
down twice. assisted him TO
,hs shore. where, with the aid OF other
,,a.sern.ers. resuscitated him. The old
Gentleman offered me 800. which I de-
cI,ned. / lost all Of my personal be-
longings, In addition to 800 In cash"
THE BOILER EXPLODED.
Though Il was not known until some
time after the collision that such was
the case. the rush OF water through ths
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

JACKSON. MISS. April zs.-'rhe dele
gates to the Democratic State Conyen-
tion, which meets here tomorrow at
noon. have begun 10 arrive. Free silver
will predominate. and none but silver
men will go as delegates 10 Chicago.
There win be no sort OF contest, except
perhaps for delegates from the state az
large Ex-Congressman Muldrow, the
free-silver president OF national bank.
is spoken Of as chairman OF the con-
yaufton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
The l3ttst's Prov Crashes Into The
Bic Ship, Which Fills Rapidly.
Ill THE PASSENGERS RESCUED.
qvo m ths Crew Seriously Injured and
One Probably Lost
,,,r CAPTAIN JENNEY SAYS.
The Electric Lights PreV'"'e" h'"
from seeing the Cruiser in Time
thrilling stories Told by IhoSe
rsc,ped-The Lost Vessel.

~.. ola Dominion Steamship Compa-
h,,ssome side-wheeled vessel Wya-
.-ss which sailed from Richmond Mon
..y afternoon for New York. collided with
-. 1rted states cruiser Columbia on
...-..,-t News yesterday morning at
,... minutes before o'clock. and was so
..s., damaged that she sank within thir-
,r-1s no authentic passenger-list is OBJ
.-...,.s q Is believed that all of the l9I
.....rs who had embarked for New YORK
... -sscued. OF the crew of forty-two
..... and men. all are thought to nave
..so.l except an aged white fireman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

hole in the Wyanolte's side caused her
starboard boiler TO explode. and the en-
tire lower part OF the vessel was soon
filed with escaping steam. One Of the
assistant engineers CT the Wyanoke, j.
). Walters, OF New York. who was stand
ing near the boiler when II exploded, was
burned by escaping steam quite severe
Iy, and is now suffering intense agony
therefrom. He Is in a precarious condi-
ton.
one Of the oilers under Walters was
also badly scalded, and both injured men
are now aboard the Columbia, being
treated by the surgeon OF that vessel.
THREE BRIDAL COUPLES.
There were three bridal couples on
board the wyanoke. one Of whom were
Just starting out on their wedding tour,
while the other two were returning after
their honeymoon trips TO their homes IN
the North. These couples were Mr.. and
Mrs. william +. Rex. Of Richmond, va;
Mr.. and Mrs A. ]. McClintock, Of New
York city; and DR.. and Mrs. w. II. Car
roll. Of Passaic N. J. All OF the bridal
trousseaus belonging to the wives were
lost in the wreck. together with the
trunks and other personal property be-
longing TO the larger portion OF the pas
sengers, which are still in the wrecked
steamship. Several OF the passengers
have reported the loss OF large sums OF
money.
PARTIAL LIST OF PASSENGERS.
There were l49 souls on the Wyanoke
at the time OF the collision, forty-two OF
whom comprised the officers and crew.
There were lJ7 passengers, twenty-three
beinQ Of the hrst~class, or cabin. Among
the latter were the following: Henry j..
Yerg and H. s. Chardawayne, OF Goshen
n. J.: william +. Rex and wife; Mrs. +.
n. Remilnger and Miss Roes, of Rich
rrond. Miss Agnes Hope OF Norfolk;
Miss Elizabeth Carrinston and mother,
A. ]. McClintock and wife New YORK
city: r. Frank Wood and VIE; Mrs. Ea-
ward w. Tapp, Jamaica, n. y; otto
Lane and wife; DR.. W. II. Carroll ana
wife. Passaic. ~ j.: Mrs. Mary Deem
short Hills. n. j.; Mrs J. Il. McNair'
Miss Annie Fl. McNair. Edward y. Nc
Nair. and Frank +. V. Rodrigo. Newark
n. j.: James Harding, Clark j. Harding
Pittsfeld, Mass; NJ. a. Pond, +. +. T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

Louisiana Democrats Have Majority
on Legislative joint Ballot.

on Legislative Joint Ballot.
NEW ORLEANS, April 2S.-In conse-
quence of the settlement Of their differ
ences by the opposing factions at
Nachitoches. the militia have been ordered
home, and will return in the morning.
Everything is now quiet at all points.
Official returns have been promulgated,
giving the Democrats fifty members OF
the House Of Representatives; Citizens
League Democrats, n; Populists, IS; Re-
publlcans. TO- Independent, :. Total, 49,
Senate-Dcmocrats. 10; Citizens League
Democrats, Z; Republicans. 4: Populists.
3; Independent Democrat, 1; anti-Foster,
2. Total Sc.
The straight Democrats have, there
fore, majority Of four on Joint ballot.
A majority of the Citizens League
Democrats will act with the regulars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
coNFLAGRATIox AT PARIS. TEXAS
One Man Burned 40 Death-sevcrai
Others Seriously Injured.

ST. LOUIS. MO-. April pa special
from Paris. Tex, says the entire south
side OF the business portion OF that city
was destroyed by fire this morning. The
telegraph wires are down. but II is re-
norted that one man was burned 10 death
and several others were seriously I'M
tured. The flames were famed by a high
wind. and the fire department was unable
10 cope with the oonfiagration. The es-
tiniated loss Is nearly half million dol
lars. and there is only partial insurance
Among the buildings destroyed are the
telegraph-office and post-ofhee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
THE MELINE MINISTRY.
Most Of Its Members Have Accepted
Their Portfolios.

PARIS. April 2S.-M. Meline has added
three more names 10 his ministry, making
has been completed. stand thus:
Meline, Prime Minister and Minister
OF Justice.
Hanotaux. Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
Barthou, Minister of the Interior
General Billot. Minister of War.
Admiral Barley, Minister OF Marine.
Cochery, Minister OF Finance.
Deschanel. Minister Of the Colonies.
Lebon, Minister OF Commerce.
There may be one or two changes in
the above list but most OF the gentle
men named have accepted their port
fOliOs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
Southern RaiIway Earnings.

NEW YORK. April 2s.-The Southern
railway earned. gross. for March, A,5s2sz.
an increase of $22. 25l; and net. $i54 f5, an
increase OF A6Ss gross for the nine
months ended March 81, sii.9c4,fis; In
crease, si.Os9Os2; and net. s4.SSs,s SOC; In
crease. $50. .I06.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
NOT QUITE so FAST.
BattIeship Massachusetts, However,
SIN Holds Glass Record.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. April o.
An error in the calculation that gave the
battleship Massachusetts, a speed OF 1919
knots. has been discovered at the Navy
Department. correcAh. the speed stands
1s oo7s. and this reduction means that
the contractors will get 10000 In premi-
ums. instead OF sizs.~o however, the
Massa chusetts still holds the record for
hef class.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
u,xa.r Of Infant. Confe..ed.

LONDON, April 4.-Mrs Anaie Dyer.
the baby-faxmer. who. with her son-tn-
law. Arthur Il. Palmer. is under arrest
Al Reading, charged with the murder OF
a number of infants. has made a written
confession. admitting the murders OF
uhlch she is charged. II Is probable that
insanity will be her defence when her
case comes to trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
Farmers, Take Notice.

There's no use talking. II you want n
raise chickens you must use Polk Millers
victory Pouitry ROOD. you get your
money back too. for twenty-nye-cens
uox VIII save q whole brood from cholera
ana gapes.
POLK MILLER DRUG co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29
Continuation Sale of Tobacco Ma
chIuery.

The sale OF Tobacco Machinery at No.
10 south Twenty-first street viii continue
to-day at 1880 A. NJ. when everything will
nositively be sold regardless OF value.
as the building Is rented and must Da
vacated at once.
SOL l.. BLOOMBERG.
T-uSfeA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-29

n. sure aud Use tnat oid ana well-tried
remedy, Mrs. wlnsiow's Soothing syrup.
for children teething. IL sootnes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind-colic. and Is the best remedy
for dlarrnoea- Twenty-Five cents bot
fl