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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

While tl.is was being done Mr.. and Mrs.
Trvan were assisted on 20 "A Tat car ~
front OF the depot. Mayor RICE or 'Hi-
ION. chairman Of the reception commute ~,
introduced Mr.. Bryan as the man ~
represents the American people better
than any man who ever became ctndldait
for thc presidency. Mr.. Bryan was
greeted with great cheering. tats N,i-
thrown ia the air and the enthusiasm N"'
the crowd was manifested IN every con-
cclyahle way.
HURKAHs FOR MCKINLEY.
Mr. prvan.s reference 20 Mckinley was
greeted with enthusiasm, ana each liino
II. referred 10 the Major there were gei'
Of hurrah for Mckinney. oy......,,.,,,.,,6.
ARRIVAL AT PITTSBl itF.
The arrival here tonight OF W. -.
an was made the occasion OF SeNeIh Di7
political demonstrations in his houoI.
After dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan went
TO the Grand Opera House. where tht
Democratic candidate addressei an lii-
meu-c audience. The heated nfuns INfie %
was almost unbearahle and nearly ever!
man iu the house had his coat on.
ON the stage were President Dolnn,
OF The miners union. Secretary Jno. kH-
gallon. Of the Amalgamatod Associa tloii
of Iron and steel Workers. several OF
tho officers Of the Union Labor Lcas"r.
and local Democrats. II was ,iDDn
before the Bryan party arrived men
Mr. Bryan began 90 speak bis voice WHs
husky ana showed SIGNS Of failing under
tho severe strain OF the past few DAYS.
lie spoke for H. minutes. WIS frequently
checrod and sat down in storm OF ape
plausc.
Mr.. Bland followed ana other speakers
discussed the issues Of tho campaign. but
the chief interest was over when Mr.
BRYAN concluded
Next door in the Avenue Theatre the
scene in the Grand Opera-llouse was re-
patcd with emphasis. Mr.. Bryan went
there after speaking in the grand. His
remarks there were intended 10 be very
BRIEF. but just as hc WIS closing some
one asked him 10 explain what l6 90 !
meant and he continued his speech, go
iuf, into tho silver question
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
U1ICHING THE CUBINs.
Preparations for Large Expedition With
Arms From Florida Waters.

Preparations for Large Expedition with
Arms From Florida Waters.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, August 10 49,
Iloratio Rubels, attorney OF tho Cuban
Jun,a, is still in the city and there is
10 doubt that his pres lco and the ru-
mors OF Cuban expedition soon 10 leave
FLORIDA waters cause the spanish officials
stationed in Florida much uueasiness. Tor
already $40 Spanish spiea or detectives.
are keeping watch on tlc movements
OF prominent Cuhans.
From good authority it is learned that
arms and munitions of war have been
coming into the state for some time
and being stored az "a point south OF
Jacksonville. The general opinion is that
these supplies are 90 he carried 10 sea
on q tus-hoat and put 0n board the
steamer Laurada, whicn IS now on her
way south with a cuban expedition The
presence of the revenue cutter Boutwell,
would seem 10 indicate that the officials
believe that the expedition Will leave from
this point
The United States Court officials and
the custom officials say that thev know
nothing Of any expedition t0 leave Florida
waters. but they are on the alert.
WASHINGTON y. G August 10 The
steamers Commodore ~froo Friends and
laurada are ali under surveillance by
the United states officials on suspicion
that they arc about fO engage in ilibus-
terlne expedition 20 Cuba Spanish
Minister. Senior Dupuv De LONE has filed
Information AGAINST these vessels ar tho
state Department and their movements
will Doe closely watched
The same vessels 10 Is alleged. have
heretofore landed troops and ammunition
in Cuha for insu-.-uLs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

o'clock inthe afternoon. when nNe OF we we
big n.en-of-war Of the White Sguduion
came In sight. About half an hour iate,
the splendid specimen OF modern haNai
construction dropped anchor In hamptVm,l m
Roads in he following order: Flagsnip
New York just OF the Hygeia liote..
battleshlps Indiana and Cincinnati astern
the starboard and port. respective ;
battleshius Newark and Columbia asterh
of them in similar order.
The battleship Massachusetts hos Deeh
I'm this vicinity for several days ana Is
anchored of Breezy Point. Yeserday
morning the Indiana went 10 Newport
News 10 coal up.
Several additions 20 the feet are ex-
pected here during the next few days,
and Il is thought that the White squad
ron will remain here with short inter-
walls. devoted 10 manoeuvres at sea, IN
I'll next spring.
on Sunday night the Hygeia Hotel pre-
sented n rather lively scene. many OF the
navy officers mingling with the usual quo
Il Of guests OF this popular resort and
testing 10 the excellent programme exc
cuted by the band OF the Fifth Regiment,
United States Artillery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
4 ERIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
A Runaway Trolley Car Kliis and Mangies
Many People.

MhuN ltoples
LANCASTER. PA. Aug lo.-A disas-
ter on the Columbia and Donegal cleo
trio railway, nrth Of Columbia, az 1920
o'clock last night, IS tie worst that has
occurred in this county in many years
The accident occurred az heavy curve
Just north Of the borough limits Of colum-
ba. The exact cause will probably never
Doe known. the motorman being dead, and
the statements Of the passengers widely
differ.
A large crowd gathered at Chicks Park
last evening a. enjoy sacred concert
and escape the great heat. The Inflated
car, a closed one was the first 10 leave
the park after the concert. and was pack
od in every part. both platforms and aisle
being crowded. The trip was withow in
cidcnt until the heavy grade just north
,f Columbia was reached.
The car here attained great velocity
which the motorman was unable % check.
Tho brake refused TO work. and the sup
position is that ihe brake rigging broke.
Passengers were thrown from their
seats. and an the lights went out.
Several jumped from the flying car, and
others tried 10 DO so as the last curve
was reached. Isere the car left the
track. shot across the turnpike a dis
tance cf nearly one hundred yards crash
"a into "a train. and then tumbled into
ditch twenty feet deop
The car was turned upside down. and
as the night was intensely dark the sit
nation with the cries Of the Hlug and
injured was a frightful one. The passen-
gers who escaped severe injury aided
the less fortunate ones and dss-stance
was soon procured from Columbia, the
injured being removed to the hospital in
the town, where they received every at-
tcnti0n.
Motorman Foes.inCcr. He2ry Smith and
Willie Pnkerton were instantly Killed
in the Graz and Burgess II II. HoIse.
OF Columbia, had his neck broken hy
jumping from The flying car
w. j. Ludlow. Of Sea Girt, y. J.. died
p short time after being removed ~
the hospita. where William Metzeer also
died this morning. siN,y-two persons are
injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
soCTHERN rRaYsPoRTArION MEN
They Want TO Break Up the Fight with
the seaboard Line.

FEW YORK. Aug. 10.-The presidents
and general managers of the southern
transportation lines assembled in Windsor
Hotel today and discussed the situation.
The controversy between tho Soaboard
Air Line and the Scuthem States Freight
Association has brought about a condlum
Of affairs that is regarded with much
anxiety by the southern railroad mon
Colonel II. .. Hain.s. chairman of the
Southern States Freight Association.
President Samuel Spencer. and y H.
Baldwin. or the Southern railway. Henry
rink receiver OF The Norfolk and West
ern. and other active transportation men
fcok part IN to-day's discussion.
a representative ~ the Senhoarl Air
Line was invited 10 attend the meeting.
but no response WIS received from that
quarter doubtless for the reason that
President 81. John. OF that line. recently
issued his ultimI.um 10 the form of
letter.
To is probable that as result of the
present conference some very effective
influence Will be soon set 20 work ln tle
interest OI harmony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
POpulist Love Feast.

WELDON. y. c.. Aug. l0.-Speclal.-
The county Popullsts had a loys-feast
al HALIFAX saturday. Captain Kitchen
was elected chairman ami made one CT
his most conservative speeches. lie APP
peared 10 have no bitterness IN his heart
for anything except Cleyelandsm, Me-
k.n'eyism, and goldbugism Said he
wanted the silver forces To combine and
cast the gold bugs into outer darkness.
where there shall be weeping and gnash-
ing Of teeth for the next one thousand
years 10 come.
Captain Kitchen favors fusion with
Democrats in State. National. and county
tickets.
The convention elected delegates 10 the
Iopulist state convention at Raleigh. the
18TH, and passed some resolutions en-
dorsing the action OF the st. Louis con-
yeption
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
IT DEMOCRATIC HE1DQUARTERs
Getting Ready for the Big Notification
Meeting.

NEW FORK, Aug. 1O.-At Democratic
National headquarters there were quite
a number OF callers. Treasurer st. John
was kept busy supervising the arrange
ments for the big ratification meeting at
Madison Square Garden. next Wednesday
night Governor Stone. Of Missouri will.
fl all probability. deliver the notification
speech, and Senator Jones will call the
meeting to order. Hon. Elliot Danforth
viii preside at the meeting. Senator
Jones Is expected to arrive here this
evening from Washington.
Thre will be meeting OF the Demo-
cratic National Committee tomorrow at
the Fifth-Avenue Hotel Chairman Jones
will then annonpce, In all likelihood, his
executive committee 10 conduct the cam
paign for Bryan and Sewall.
There will be a meeting OF the Notlh-
cation Committee at the Fifth-Avcnue Ho-
tel tomorrow morning 10 arrange the
final details of the notification OF Candi-
dates Bryan and Sewali.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
SIOEM II FE.
Water-Works Dam Washed Away aud
Mntcr Famine Possible.

CREWE VA. Aug. lO.-Special A
considerable storm has been raging here
for several hours. The rain has poured
m torrents. and the dam m the pump
house has been washed away. Water
is supplied to the town, railroad shops
and engines from the lake at the pump
house. and while the tanks are nearly
full now, considerable Inconvenience may
result from the washing away OF the
dom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

A New Fast Excursion Train on the Sea
board Line.

PORTSMOUTH VA. August 1o.-The
scaboard airline has arranged to run
a. special train from Atlanta on Saturday.
August 18th. 10 run as first section OF the
Atlanta special and 10 be known as
the ocean Wave" The rates via this
train Will be 5000. 10 ocean View and
RETURN $3.50 10 Virginia Beach and re-
turn. and Slo7j TO Old Point and return.
tickets good FOR ten days from the date
Of sale.
This Is scaled down from all the prin-
cipal points 20 and Including Raleigh. Dur
ham. and Henderson, where the rate Is
made s. less.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
4 JOKE on THE TREASURY.
Senator Stewards silver Speech Gets
Mixed With Financial Circular.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Aug l0-Treas-
ury officials were thrown into consterna-
tion to-day by discovering that many
copies OF circular i23, recently published.
containing financial information, had in
corporated In 1t silver speech by Sena-
tor Stewart. OF Nevada.
In some way, when the circular was
bound at the Government printing office.
the Stewart speech got mixed up with
the other pages OF the circular.
How many Of the 10000 copies OF the
circular already sent out contain the
Stewart speech Is not known. but each
copy OF the circular now being sent out
IS carefully examined. A new edition OF
the circular is now being printed, with
the Stewart speech eliminated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
THE MASSACHUSETTS, JOINS rHEu


WASHINGTON. Aug. lO.-The battle
ship Massachusetts, was to-day transferred
TO Admiral Bunce's squadron, at Iamp
ton Roads 10 take part in the evolutions
al sea, her orders t0 20 10 Newport for
topelOes and submit 10 examination bv
the Inspection Board having been revoked
for the time being 10 give her men q
onance 10 participate in the squadron
movements. and To- enable Admiral Bunce
TO exercise his fleet IN connection with
two lines OF bdttle-ships.
Admiral Bunce Will leave Hampton
Roads. after shorter stay than Dee eX-
peeled. Tor his squadron will rendezvous
al New York TO greet III Hung Chang.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON. d. c.. puguss 10
Weather forecast as follows:
Generally fair; northwestsrly winds;
warmer In northern portion.
North Carolina--Fair preceded by local
thunder-storms In southwestern portion:
warmer In western portion; Southwestern
ly winds.
South Carolina-Generally fair. preced-
ed by local thunder-storms on the coast;
variable winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
SITE ron AFREIGHT DEPOT.
4 Chesterfield Couple >eelsn Gretna Green
Horse stOlon

PETERSBURG. VA. Aug 10.-Spocial.-
'rhe Petersburg Railroad Company have
purchased of Miss Eliza X. SpOisNO0d
,fcant lot on Washington street. opposite
the First Baptist church. for their new
freight depot. The price paid for the llt
was $4,000 The deed conveying the prop
erty 10 the rairoad company was re-
corded to-day
Mr. William TTay~r and Miss Mary
Jane Jackson. OF MatOaca, Che-tern ld
county went 20 Halifax. y. c.. yesferd iy.
where they were married They returned
home last night
Mr. 4. =. Walden. of Fords. Dinwiddie
county. had "a fine horse stolen from
him "a night of two ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
UfDDILL HINDLTS THE MONEY
lie Is Appointed Treasurer OF the virginia
Campaign Committee.

NEW YORK. August 10-Edmund Wad-
dill Jr., OF Richmond. was appointed to-
doy by tho Republican National Execu-
tive Committee treasurer of the cam
paign Committee for Virginia.
Mr.. John G.. Long. a member OF the
National Committee. from Florida. visit
ed the headquarters this afternoon. He
reported that the situation In Florida
was very encouraging. The gold
Democrats have formed an organiza-
ton. and have chosen delegates TO In
danapols There will probably BE- three
Democratic tickets IN the field. represent
ing the regulars. the Independent. who
arc for free silver. and the gold men.
judge Long said that while he regarded
Florida as debatable ground. he had
great hope for the success Of the Re
publican ticket I'm that State.
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Lucky That II Was "a Doctor.

ROANOKE. VA. Aug. lO-special
m. carson. boy nfteen years old. nar-
rowly escaped death from drowning This
afternoon while bathing in Roanoke river
mile west ~ this city
He was attacked by cramps and hal
sunk the third time. when DR.. LEIGH
Buckner took him from the water. ana
after two hours hard worF resuscitatcd
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
sfNITOR sHERJI.fN.
His Physical Strength VIII Not Ad,nit
General speaking.

NEW YORK. Aug io.-rhere were bur
few callers at Republican headquarters
during the forenoon.
General CLAYTON received a ictter to-
day from Senator sherman. IN which the
latter stated that he was very desirOus
of doing an in mis- power 10 promote
the election OF the Republican ticket.
bat feared that his physical strength
would not admit OF his extending his trips
oatsli. of his own state. Senator Sher-
man will speak in Columbus next Satur-
day. August 18th. with ScnatOr-elect
Foraker. and in Cincinnati on Wednes-
day. August 10TH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
Lnyenile Prisoner Sentenced.

SUFFOLK. VA. Aug. 10.-Lavinia
Jones thirteen years old. was to-day
convicted I'm Nansemond County Court of
poisoning l.. Hollands family three
months ago. and was given three yeers
I'm the pententiary.
She placed rough-on-rats ia coffee bv
which SIX persons were made IN with one
fatality
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
SPEIRTSG ~ LOUIsI.
McCabe aud Field Address the Democrats
of Louisa.

LOUISA. VA. Aug. IL. .-Special.-One
Of the largest and most enthusiastic
crowds ever assembled at Louisa Court
house listened for two hours to-day to
speeches from Hon. j. b. McCabe and
Gen. Field.
A few Democrats who have been read
ing The Times have some misgivings,
but will vote for Bryan and Sewall and
the Congressman who faYors bimetalism.
Resolutions fully and. most heartily en-
dorsng the Chicago platform In its en-
tirety were adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
Fell From n Wagon and Killed

WINSTON. n. C.. Aug. fO.-Special.
Thomas Moser. an aged citizen. was XIII.
ed near Bethania, this county. this morn
ing. He was on his wagon. which was
loaded with spokes. when his horses took
trlsnt and ran away. He was thrown
OUT. the wheels passing over his bodv
He was dead when found
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
EXPRESS Office Robbed.

LEXINGTON, VA. August 1O-The
United States Express Company Office in
the Union station here. was robbed OF
Slf3 last night. The keys 10 the office
and messenger safe were taken from Ex-
press Messenger Parkinsons pocket while
he was aslep. There IS no clue 10 the
robbery. and the entire affair Is mys-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
The Eciiys. n Successor.

TRONDHJEM NoitWAf. Aug. 70
Yesterday. was observed from the deck
OF the steamship Ohio off the Island OF
StOt. OF Norway. The sky was nbsO-
luteiy clOudless and the atmosphere clear.
was one minute and thirty-hye seconds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
There NH nc No Ensinn

RALEIGH. y. c. Aug l0-After l
O'Clock this morning the Democratic
state Committee adopted a resolution
Offering to divide the electoral vote with
the Populists. Senator Butler announces
that he declines 10 recommend electoral
fusion unless there is also State and con
eressional fusion. IL IS safe TO say there
will be no fusion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
BRraN,s cnaAchs or SUCCESS.
The Meaning of the tight In the Eastern
states.

states.
WASHINGTON, .. c.. Aug. lO.-Spe-
cial-The center Of political interest has
again shifted from Washington and has
located In New York. Senator Jones.
chairman OF the Democratic National
Committee. aud all the other prominent
Democrats here left Tor New York to-
day. to be present at the meeting Of
the National Committee tomorrow This
meeting - 10 be one OF the most i'm
portant OF the campaign. and will really
marx the opening Of the fight by the
Silver party. Heretofore, while Candidate
Bryan and some lesser lights Of This new
form of Democracy have made speeches.
,ha.y have all b..u of that i...aa..s..,,ar m :
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
Cardinal SatOlli's Succes

ROME. Aug 1O.-Rev. Sebastian Mar
tinalli. who. as has been stated will be
appOinted 10 succeed Cardinal SatOl.i as
apostolic delegate 10 the United States.
will he cOnsecratcd an archbishop August
28d. The ceremony Of conservation Will
be performed by Cardinal Rampolla, the
papal Secretary Of State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
,,ryan-sewall Club In Norfolk

NORFOI X. VA. Aug. i0.-SD;c "A
Bryan ard Sewall club was orfmnzed here
to night with Dr. c. l.. Charters chair
man and Julius r. Saunders first vice
president. Appropriate resolutions for
Bryan and free silver vera passed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
THE NOTTOWIY FfGHT.
4Ae Cfewe District Goes Dry, the Others
Are Wet.

CREWE. VA. Aug. o.-special.-The
much talked OF local-option election IS
over. and this ,Winningham district has
gone dry by - majority. The election
passed on very quietly. though much
earnest work WAS done by both sides.
a small vote WAS polled. only 2S being
cast. From what we can hear the other
districts of the ccnty have gone wet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
BurkeyiIle Wet.

BURKEVILLE, VA, Aug. 10.-Special
After very exciting local-option elec
tion, Burkeville goes wet by ~ majority
out total vote Of 2O3. No other precinct
IN the county heard from.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
Irlegraphic Brevities.

A terribly destructive wind and elec-
trical-storm swept over Saginaw City
about o'clock yesterday morning, do
Ing Slnl- coo dannaga-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
The white squadron Here.

OLD POINT COMFORT. VA. Aug. 10
Special Those who happened 10 be
heee at Old Point Comfort yesterday en-
iaycd a splendid sight shortly before )
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

NEW YORK. Aug. l0.-Hol. Arthur
Srwall the Democrats candidate for
Nice-President. reached New York this
afternoon. lie drove direct 10 lhe Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

The following was the range OF the ther-
mometer at The Times office yesterday;
"a. NJ. s.: L. NJ. 80: +. NJ. 20. y.
NJ. IS; , +. NJ. IS, midnight. 70. Aver
age. sS23.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
The told Reserve.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 10.-The Treas
ury gold reserve declined 10 Sl0I. .00S 60i
to-day. The days Withdrawals were
SilS, ,2Or.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

Mssillon was reached at 1:25. A great
crown OF men, women. and children were
gathered az the end Of the railroad tres
tie and these crowded and pushed clos.
90 The car thousand people were I'm
the throne. and in the front ranks was
Mamie CoNey Browne. The old nas of
the Ocmmouwcai. that was carried nom
Massillon 10 Washington. was DISPLAYED
with a new inscription. bryan Can STAY
on CONey's Grass.
There was an artistic effort hy Carl
Browne. representing Mark Hanua stand
ing on Rothschilds back. Ro.hschild
holding ap cross OF gold with labor
Crucihcd on H.
In response 20 loud demands for a
speech Mr. Bryan made short address
wule Carl Browne distributed pictures
OF the Democratic nominee 10 the crowd
The trains departure cut the speech
short Many people were lined alopg
fhe railway tracks ana these ehcc-ed
as Mr.. Bryan was recognized 4 number
of workers at "a mill gave a hearty cheer
is the train dashed by
Al Canton II was necessary 10 switch
Mr.. Bryan's car through the railroad
yard In order 10 attach the special car
OF the Hlttsburg reception committee.