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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02


below Drewry's Bluff. in the Improvement
OF which ne has expended many thousands
OF dollars. and which. under his care and
MANAGEMENT, IS now one OF the most
valuable private estates i'm Virginia. IL IS
a large plantation, much OF which has
been reclaimed from the river by dyking
on which stands a magnificent country
residence. Besides his large investments
In Virginia, Mr. Barney was interested in
the Dayton. (O) Car-Works, one OF the
largest manufacturing enterprises in the
West. His expenditure Of money for
the irnprovement Of his Virginia property
was lavish. and evidently made heavy in
roads on his fortune. which. when ne came
TO this estate, was estimated at from
a half million 20 a million dollars.
HIS STEAMBOAT LINE.
Mr.. Barney was the moving spirit in
organizing the Virginia Navigation Com
pany. and owned a controlling interest
in 1t. He was its president from its or
ganization as the successor OF the James
River Steamboat Company. The old line
ran only the steamer Ariel, but In keep
ing with his broad IDEAS OF progress and
Improvement, Mr. Barney had the hand
some steamer. the Pocahontas. built at
great cost. especially for James river
travel. II s one OF the most elegant
steamers In the country used for such
purpose.
when the Pocahontas was brought into
regular use on the James the Ariel was
taken off for excursion and special uses.
The Pocahontas has proved quite popular
and has done a large passenger and
excursion business, besides carrying regu-
larly good freight cargOes. Mr.. Barney
devoted himself almost entirely to his
property along James river.
VISIT TO MEADOWvILLE.
As soon as Superintendent Weisiger, Of
the virginia Navigation Company, re-
ceived Mrs Barney's telegram, he left
I'm a buggy for Meadowvile, TO render
such service 10 the family as he could.
He found the household in the deepest
sorrow. The impression that had reached
here that Mr.. Barney shot himself in
tentionaly was found to be true. He
was alone I'm his room about 730 A. NJ,
when the fatal shot was fired.
Mr. Weisiger returned to the city on the
Pocahontas, arriving here about o'clock
but as soon as the boat could be unloaded
took her down to Meodowville TO get Mr
Barney's body and bring 1t up to the city
to be taken to Dayton for burial. Mrs.
Barney and two Of her daughters came up
with the remains. md Mr.. Weisiger ac-
companied them to Dayton, leaving here
at II o'clock last night. The funeral will
take place there tomorrow.
Mr. Barney was - years OF age, and
son of Mr.. Edward r. and Mrs. Julia $
Barney He married early in life, and
leaves FIVE children-three daughters and
two sons One OF his sons is Captain
James Barney. we'll known in military
circles. Mr.. Barney was quite popular
His manners were genial. his disposition
generous. and from Richmond to Norfolk
including both cities. as well as Peters
burg. he was widely and favorably known
He was a frequent visitor TO Richmond
and was last here only day or TWO ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

Governor O'Ferrall has appointed State
Senator James l.. Treadway. or Plttsyl.
yania county. Judge Of that couty. 70
succeed the late Judge James b. Coles
nntil the Legislature at les next session
nlls the vacancy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
cnrrlage company FalIs.

CINCINNATI. O.. August 1.-The EmeF-
son-Flsher Carriage Company assigned
this morning TO James Emerson and Ed
ward Richie Assets, $4,000; liabilities
$50 600. There are no preferences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

General Peyton Wise has received
si2250 from Miss Mary Smith. daughter
OF Ex-Governor William Smith, 70 be
credited 10 the Jefferson Davis monu-
ment fund and s27.50 for the Battle
Abbey. provided 1t be- placed south Of
the Potomac. .-.1...-.....a 1890
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
r,r.t c.ors,a Cotton in New York

NEW YORK. August 1.-The first bale
Of Georgia cotton. new crop which ar
rived here yesterday, consigned TO Fat
,nsn a. schwarze, was sold by auction at
ne Cotton Exchange to-day. az 20 Cents
ner pound. to Robert Moore a Co. for
account OF George A. Zabarre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

Lynchburg, 8. Home runs-Bradley,
Schabel. Two-base hits-Fear, Groves,
DOlan. Bases on balls--On Kitson, 2, off
BOylan. 2: of McFarlan, c. Struck out
BY Kitson, 3: by McFarlan, ?. Hit by
pitcher-McGann 2; Leahy. 1; Bradley, /.
Double plays-McGann, I.eahy. and Little.
Dolan. McGann. and Little. Stolen bases
kelley 2: Leahy. !. Wild pitch-McF arlan.
Passed balls-Vetter and SchabeL. Time Of
game. 1 hour and 45 minutes. Umpire
Mr. Turner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
ROANOKE.
SCORE BY INNINGS.


Richmond ..............OOOOOO O-4
Roanoke ...............3 o 90 OVVV "
Summary. Earned runs-Roanoke, z.
TWo-haec Williams. First base on
errors-Richmori i. Roanoke. g. Bases
on balis-On COons 3. Left on bases
Richmond q. Roanoke. g. Struck out-By
s,oekslaie. I by Mul.arkey Z; by Coons'
n Bases from heine hit-kain. Stolen
bases Foster Pcnder Stocksdale. Tan
n011 McGanG lD Williams. Tate. Time
rme-l hour and SO minutes. Umpire
Nr Irnr.e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
pErERsRuRG.

Totals zee. ..... ..37 IL IL 26 10
Reed out on fly to infeld when bases
were fun
SCORE BY INNINGS.
I234567S9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

Not long after becoming the owner Oh
Hog Island, Mr. Barney also bought
jamestown Island, where the first Vir-
ginia settlement was established. He at
once went to work TO develop it's possibili-
ties as a plantation and a patriotic re-
sort. Large areas under his direction
were reclaimed from the marshes which
once covered the rearward margins, roads
were built. and the grand old house there
made habitable. but II burned down
few years ago. as did the handsome dwell
ing al "Homewood." Mr.. Barney spent
vast sums Of money at jamestown.
Soon after the property was transferred
10 lis new owner Mrs. Louise j. Barney
nresented all of the land in the immediate
Vicinity OF the old church town, covering
an area OF twenty-three acres, to the
Association for the Preservation OF Vir-
einia Antiquities, the gift thus bestowed
covering the land still remaining upon
which foundations Of the early homes OF
jamestown may be traced. and granting
free use of wharves. roadways, and
bridges upon the estate. The ladies' of
Iris association have done much 10 pre-
serve the historic landmarks thereon.
HOMO AT MEADowvILLE
A few years ago Mr.. Barney bought
..Meadowyille." a very hns estate on
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
THE RESULT IN VERMONT.
Fought ON the Sonnd
- Money Issue.

Washington. Sept. 3-(SpeciaI.) Senator
Proctor came IN this morning from Yer
mont. He called at the Normandie and
Republican congressional committee. He is
Al smiles over the result OF the election in
The senator observed that the hattie was
made by, the Republicans on sound money
That issue was forced to the front and
by reason OF that sort, of tactics the won
derfnl and surprising victory had been
Years ago, in that state the greenback
and much Of that old feeling was there
yet Sann,s and !, came .e the front promptly ct
yer men at first insisted that they would
carry the state. and commenced to press
1>e battle hard. Very soon 1t appeared
the sound money argument W than ay to the se
free silver claims. and while 1t was be-
lieved the Republicans would carry the
state, no one believed the result would be
The people OF Vermont, according to the
senator. are not better Off financially at
this time than in the West or other parts
Of Of the he. country GI, The people Of the state
In business matters as the people of the
other states. most certainly, and hence he
believed that the sentiment of the whole
the returns from Vermont. The people Of
Vermont had decided that the Republican
party Is not responsible for the condition
OF business. and hence supported sound
Some people OF the West" observed the
senator. have the impression that Yer
mont owns bonds and that the people of
the state are made up of rich people, who
are arrayed against the poor Vermont lis
not state made up of the Wall street
class. but of plain American citizens, who
be indorsed by the people in other parts Of
the country"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04

and his present wife is . direct descendant
Of one Of the Oldest settlers In this coun-
try, and her family is one Of the most
aristocratic families Of Virginia. After his
to the home where he was born. He was
the Democratic gold standard candidate
for United States senator In Kentucky last
winter, but owing to the troublous times
elected. General Buckner Is worth some
thing over 81 100000, nearly all Of which is
invested in farm lands and real estate He
Of very creditable verses. He is also a
very versatile writer In prose, and has
written many articles on the financial
question. He is a great Shakespearean
some Of the plays from beginning to end.
It was in 1874 that General Buckner grad.
uated from West Point. two years pre-
vious to the Mexican war. During this
tered the army as lieutenant and came out
as captain. When the civil war came on,
Buckner resided in Kentucky and was
made adjutant general OF the state. with
siege of Fort Donelson~ Buckner was
third In command of the fort Grant sur
rounded the fort on all sides. and after
federate forces saw that further resistance
would be fruitless and the senior generals
turned the command over to Buckner. and
in the evening departed by boats with 6.00o
men.
Buckner. quickly realizing that his situa-
ton was hopeless. at once decided to sur
render. He wrote letter to General
Grant. suggesting an armistice till noon Of
February Is, that terms of surrender might
be agreed upon by appointed commission
ers To this General Grant immediately
replied in letter that has since been
chronicled and made famous in history.
ner devoted himself to his business In.
terests of farming and real estate
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
CANCERS and IunoRs

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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
SlantinE Penmanship in the
Public Schools.


The board of education at its meeting
last night, by the unanimous vote of the
members resolved to continue the old style
of slanting penmanship in. the public
schools Of this city, and accordingly award
ed the contract for the furnishing of the
copy books to the Spencerian company.
This was done, Notwithstanding the fact
that the board. at meeting held two
weeks ago. unanimously voted to adopt
the vertical style Of writing, and awarded
the contract to the Maynard & merrill
declared void by the board on account of a
misunderstanding on its part as to the
price of the new books; the board award
ing the contract under the impression that
the books were to cost cents each, but
found, on investigation, that the bid of
that company for the vertical style of
writing was at 10 cents. New bids were
then ordered taken, and resulted In the
board resolving to continue the slanting
of cents per book. The Maynard & Mer-
rill company, in new bid last evening,
offered to sell the same book that was
adopted by the board two weeks ago at 8
cents. The vertical style of writing was
introduced in the schools of this city as an
experiment two years ago, but by its rul-
ing last night the board excludes all but
the slanting style,
The board was waited on last evening by
NJ N. Kincaid, a representative OF the
Building Trades Council, who requested
for school building and repair work that
only union men shall be employed to do
the work, and at eight hours per day. No
action was taken 'in regard to the matter
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
SENATOR JOHN M. PALMER.
Sketch Of the Man Whom the Gold
Democrats Have Nominated
for President.


Chicago, Sept. 3.-John McAuley Palmer.
Of Springfield, was born in Scott county.
KY, September 13, 1917: removed with his
father to Madison county, Ill. in 1881; at
tended the common schools in Kentucky
and Illinois. and entered Alton (now
Shurtlen) college in 1885, where he re-
mained a year. paying his expenses. which
were very small, by his labor. In 1888 he
taught school and studied law; in Decerl-
ber, 1889, was admitted to the bar; in 1843
was elected probate judge of Macoupin
county; In 1s47. was elected member of
the convention to amend the state consti-
tuition; in 1s4s. he was reelected probate
judge. and in November Of the same year.
1s4s. was elected county Judge. which ONCE
he held until 1852. when he was elected to
the state senate to fill vacancy: was
elected again in November. 1854. as an in
dependent anti-Nebraska candidate. and at
the session Of the legislature which con.
vened in January, 1855. dominated and
voted for Lyman Trumbull, for senator,
who was elected in 1856
Having declined to act with the Repub-
lican party, he resigned his seat In the
iican state convention, and was made its
president: was delegate to the conven-
ton in 1856 in Philadelphia which nomi-
Candidate ed A for congress-: in 1850 - was one Of
the electors-at-large on the Republican
ticket, and was elected; May 8, 1861, was
elected colonel Of the Fourteenth regiment
adler general of volunteers in November,
1851; in March and April, 1862, commanded
a division under General Pope in the opera
tions against New Madrid and Island No.
operations against corinth: took part
December. 1852. and January. 1863. and
was promoted to major general of volun-
teers: took part in the operations against
the Confederate army commanded by Gem
eral Bragg on its retreat via Tallahoma to
Chattanooga: commanded a division in the
battle of Chickamauga; was promoted to
in October. 1853; took part in the opera
tions around Chattanooga. including the
battles of Lookout Mountain and Mission
ary Ridge. in November. 1863: in 1864 he
Atlanta campaign. and was relieved at his
own request August 4. 1854: commanded
the military department Of Kentucky from
s to May 1885,
Springfield in 1867; was elected governor Of
Illinois in 1868; was one of the Democratic
visitors to Louisiana after the presi-
dental ds9ss election canssnSs in 1s Ss nPsa nSm
States senator by the Democratic mem-
bers of the legislature in January. 1911.
and was afterwards twice nominated for
the same office and defeated; was delegate
vention in 1884: in 1883. was nominated by
the Democratic state convention as candi-
date for governor and was defeated; in
1890 was nominated by the Democrats of
the state by 10000 plurality; 10l Democratic
members of the legislature were elected
who voted for him on 1o& ballots: on the
154th ballot the Independents united with
States senator. His term will expire March
8, 1887.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
Nomination Made Unanimous.

The vote Of Oregon gave Senator Palmer
the necessary two.thirds but the call pro-
eeeded. When Wisconsin was reached,
senator Villas announced that the Badger
state would remain true to the candidate
Tor whom she was instructed. and cast
tTSentyfonr i've tyt votes for general Bass When
six votes from Bragg to Palmer.
oraaeiep rInerieupo9n on General Bragg arose. amid the
esas Of the nas He MOUNTED
the platform. but the sturdy old veteran
shook his head. When quiet was restored,
then said he could do oh himself ms ifU" no greater m M
honor than to move to make Palmer's
nomination unanimous. He pleged the sup
General Bragg's motion was carried with
coE,mander" were called for ' and md given given
General Palmer the nominee of the Nation-
al nemocratic party for president Of the
around the hall in procession while the
band played THE Red. White and Blue"
and the delegates. standing on their chairs,
shouted cheers which were reinforced by
the galleries.
After the banners had come to rest, three
cheers were given for Palmer;
announcing: "The secretary will call 1.-THE the
roll of states for vice president
BuclSncr for Vice President.
Thereupon the secretary called: "Ken-
lucky" and a great laughing cheer went
up. General Buckner was alone In the
field for second place. The band struck
into my Old Kentucky Home" and the
banners were brought down to Kentucky's
row. while the delegates were singing the
chorus.
w. F. Broder. Of Russellville, KY. came
to the platform and formally placed in
nomination: "Kentucky's grand old man."
M. D. Mayo. of Ohio. moved the nominal
ton of Buckner by acclamatton A young
Bay state delegate said that Massachusetts,
came from the home Of Daniel Webster to
the home Of Henry Clay and seconded the
motion, and was followed by Griffin, of
New York. One big shout went up, and
Senator Caffery had but to make the for
NAL announcement, when the work of the
convention was practically done.
A second time the standards marched the
aisle. while the band played Yankee
Doodle
Resolutions giving the national committee
power to exercise the offices OF the conven-
ton. offered by Broadhead, of Missouri
were adopted. They also instructed the
committee to see that the names of candt-
dates were placed on the ballots in every
state.
Resolutions were also adopted thanking
the provisional committee for its work and
thanking the people of indianapolis for
thtir hospitality.
..You know about the governor Of North
Carolina and the governor of South Caro-
lima" shouted a West Virginia delegate.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
PALMER AND BUcKNER.
Continued From First Page.

night before marked a crucial period OF
the republics history and was first cheered
when he paid q compliment to Charlton T.
Lewis, the eloquent man from New Jer-
sey. Thereafter his well rounded periods
provoked q spattering OF handclapping as
they. rolled in strong. mellow tones from
his broad chest. After the first demon
faction of opposition @ @ % disappeared, cared and the the
hearing given him was respectful and en-
thusiastic. Demonstration followed DEM
onstration as the rounded periods OF his
charming oratOry flowed out over the con-
vention. When he said that 1t was charged
that the convention was here to elect Nc
kinley, and added that the free silver
Democrats had taken the job out Of their
hands, the delegates and galleries went
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
THE GALLANT THIRD.
Colonel Gross Issues nm Order to Re-
sumo Battalion Drills.

Colonel George P. Gross, of the Third
regiment, N. G. NJ. has ordered an Of
ficers' meeting to be held at the Armory,
Twelfth street and Troost avenue. on next
Tuesday evening. at 8 o'clock. Orders were
also issued yesterday for the First bat
talon. under command Of Major s. E. Kel-
sey. to assemble at the Armory on next
Thursday evening at s o'clock, sharp, and
for the Second battalion, under the COM
mand Of Major Fred Fleming, on the fol-
lowing Tuesday evening, for battalion
drills. A dress parade will be held on
Grand avenue. between Tenth and Twelfth
streets. on Monday evening. September q,
at o'clock
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
A MISSOURI uYNcHING.
Tramp Strung Up at Rhineland Last
Night for Assaulting
Little Girl.

Rhineland. Mo-, Sept. s.-To-night at 10
o'clock an angry mob of masked men as
sembled in front of the Rhineland hotel.
prepared to lynch Thomas Larkin, a tramp
giving his residence as New York, who
yesterday afternoon brutally assaulted lit
tie ALA Cannon, IL years of age. Admit
tance. was refused by the guards. The
mob broke down the door and brought out
Larkin. He begged and prayed for them to
spare him, but this only made them more
enraged, and they took him to a tree near
town and swung him up. where they left
him for the coroner to hold an inquest.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
SIMON BOLIVAR BUcKNER.
seventy-nve Years Old, Millionaire,
Poet, Shakespearean Scholar, and
Lives In q Log Cabin.

Indianapolis. Ind. Sept. 3-General Simon
Bolivar Buckner Is 20 years old. and was
born in Hart county. In the southern part
of Kentucky, and still lives in the log cabin
in which he was born. This log cabin was
built by the generals father over 100 years
ago, and the only time that he has lived
away from his birthplace was when ne was
governor Of his native state. The general
he's added to the original cabin. and he
now has one of the most picturesque
graduated in the same class with General
Grant
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
EATON's QUEER FANCY.
lmagines He Has Live Electric Wires
Resting on His Head.


Turn or the battery" exclaimed a big
man, rushing up to Officer Ellsesser, as
he stood at the corner of Missouri avenue
and Main street. last evening. The officer
looked at him and was about to ask what
he meant, when. divining the officers in
tention, he said: why the electric bat
terry across the street. Can't you see those
fellows have the current turned on and are
giving me a shock whenever they CAM"
The officer led him to the Central police
station, where he gave the name of Joseph
Ellis. While standing before the captain
desk he asked to be given a stick that he
might knock the live wires off his head
He said he lived at Blanchon's hotel at
Fourth and Main streets. Inquiry there
showed that he had registered as Joseph
Eaton.
When searched, 1t was found that Eaton
has been a constant user of morphine for
years. He is also an inveterate cigarette
smoker. He spent most of the night in his
cell knocking imaginary live wires on his
head with stick. He will be turned over
to the Humane Society to-day.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-04
tee Of nine to manage the campaign, and

W. D. Bynum was selected Without op-
position for chairman of the executive
committee. Mr.. Bynum was appointed to
select the other members Of the executive
committee. John p Frenzell. of Indian
apolis. was chosen for treasurer, but the
choice Of q secretary was left to the COM
mittee. Both the presidential and vice
presidential candidates will be notified OF
their nomination in Louisville on Septen-
Der @ IL. II HeadauaIters sa Of the sxecutlye &c fh
cago, where the other Democratic organi-
zation Is conducting its work.
When Mr.. Bynum was asked whether the
organization would send out speakers and
literature he replied:
"All that can say now Is that we will
conduct a political campaign"