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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
TEXAS REPUBLICANS.
Outcome Of Prestidisitation Of Chair
man Quincy.
;. cixLEYIrEs oUT-MANOEUVRED.
Delegation TO ST. Louis N Good Deal
Divided-Disgust of the LiIy-Whites
ment.
nient.

AUSTIN, TEN. March 25.-Owing to
the delay OF Chairman Quincy in select
ing committees, the Republican conven-
ton did not meet to-day until / o'clock,
at which time the committees were an
nounced, and an adjournment was had
until o'clock. At that hour the con-
vention was called to order. and the
Committee on Credentials not being ready
to report, the convention adjourned I'M
I'll tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Quincy, in selecting the committees,
has wholly ignored the Mckinley men.
and has placed II. w. Mcdowell, State
manager for Reed at the head of the
Committee on Credentials. His action
has given the Reed element, which had
been lost I'm the shuttle, new life, and
this afternoon the Quincy combine made
up the following slate TO be elected as
delegates to the national convention to-
morrow: ID. b. Ferguson, Wright Gu
ney. William NJ. Makeson, and \. T..
Terrell
The two latter are white. and both ORR
ginally Reed men; the two first are
colored. and are for Allison. There Is
every indication that the slate Will go
through
knowing ones here tonight place the
thirty delegates Texas will send as fol-
lows Redd, 16; Mckinley S; Allison, g.
The Credentials Committee tomorrow
will recommend the sending Of a McKin-
ley delegation, and whatever they report
will be adopted. The Committee on Reso-
lutions tonight agreed TO report to the
convention tomorrow resolutions in favor
Of sound money and n protective tariff,
Notwithstanding the idea all along has
been not 10 touch on sucn matters. The
resolutions will undoubtedly be adopted.
j. X. Pollard. Of Columbus. o., loomed
up here tonight in the interest OF
Mckinley. and he Is infusing new life
into the demoralized ranks. At midnight
they are holding a caucus, and the
Mckinley leaders have a large number
of negro delegates In the hotel, and they
assert that they will spring surprise
on the convention tomorrow and smash
the Quincy combine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
In MemOriam; William Joseph
Martina Native of Richmond.
Charlotte IN. CO Obseryer)

tCndflOlte w. ~ ODStiNeiD
Colonel Martin is dead. That splendid.
rugged, erect old soldier has crossed over
the river to rest under the shade Of the
trees" The white-haired remnants Of the
battle-scarred Twenty eighth and
Eleventh, standing themselves on the
brink as the twilight falls. will strain
their dimming eyes over the waters OF
the ford, trustful Of learning the passage
from him whom they once followed across
the Shenandoah, the Rapidan, and the
Rappahannock. And hundreds and hun
dreds Of middle-aged men, Of young men,
and of youths, of earlier Chapel Hill and
later Davidson, of every walk in life, will
hear the sad tldings with bowed heads,
and strive in vain TO brush away the ir-
repressible tear. Some of them will re-
member gratefully his stern, unfiinching
but kindly rebukes, and all OF them will
thank God for the lesson Of his life.
Christian soldier and Christian edu-
Gator, his faith was like Jackson's. and
his life-work like Lees. When the war
cloud burst upon the South he went fore
most into the battle-storm with his brave
hero-lads of the University. He fought
throughout with matchless courage that
was an inspiration TO his men. His head
and body were as dented and SCARED with
wounds as the tempest-t0rn fir that braves
the winter winds on the brow of Mt.
Mltcnell. Intle hangs III MS mousse
sword captured from Federal officer In
some close. hand-to-hand contest-a fit
ting trophy of his dauntless dash and
daring. His great modesty interfered with
his promotion, and a tardy commission
elevating him TO high rank had been sign
ed when the dawn of peace broke upon the
blood-staned battle-ields Of the South.
Under the rugged exterior and digni-
fled bearing of this man OF iron nerve
there beat a heart as gentle and sympa-
thetic and loving as that of a little child.
AS his college boys came 10 know him,
and their admiration mellowed into love,
though ever-maintaining his soldierly re-
serve, he came 10 WELD a powerful infiu-
ence by his simple. earnest life. One Of
the most beautiful memories Of college
is that OF weekly service in the little
village church at Davidson, when this
beloved preceptor, called upon to pray,
would plead with pathetic eloquence for
the young mems saving and success.
Outwardly, like some rugged Alp tower
ing into azure and sunshine. his soul,
withal, was as pure as the delicate little
flower of white which blooms only on
Alpine heights. and his life as blameless
as the snow that falls around ii. His
children have priceless heritage in his
most honorable name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
MKINLEY MEN OUTGENERALLED
Color-Line Among Texas Republic
cans-LiIy-Whfte Revolt.

AUSTIN, TEN, March 25.-Chairman
Quincy not being ready TO name his Com
mittee on Credentials and Rules. the Re
publican convention was not in session
this morning, but will meet some time
this evening. Quincy has drawn the color
line sharply, appealing TO race prejudice,
and has gathered in from the ranks OF
Mckinley the colored delegates, until II
seems he has absolute control of the
convention. IL is stated by both McKin-
ley and Allison leaders that the Allison
wing is willing to concede the election of
J. G. Grant. chairman OF the State Execu-
tive Committee. and a Mckinley man. as
a delegate, the other three delegates 10
be for Allison.
An overwhelming majority of the white
Republicans are Disguised and angry at
the drawing of the color-line, and a big
caucus OF whites exclusively, regardless
OF presidential preferences. is in session
this afternoon. considering the question
of severing all connection with the black
and tan element. and organizing and
holding convention of their own. Promi-
nent white Republicans afilliating with
the black and tan wing Of the party are
openly announcing their allegiance TO the
whites. and they assert that Cuney's
action viii drive 5000 whites to them.
The Mckinley forces undoubtedly had
the convention early yesterday, but they
have been outgeneralled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
SENSATION IN CALIFORNIA.
Appearance of Surviving Wife of a
Supposed Bachelor Millionaire.

BUTTE, MONT, March 25-Mrs. II. Q.
Davis, of Tehachspia. Kern county, Cal,
to-day created a sensation among the
claimants TO the Davis estate by filing a
petition in the District Court asking for
the revocation OF the alleged forged will
OF Andrew ]. Davis. and demanding the
distribution OF the estate OF many mil
lions among herself and two daughters,
alleging that she Is the surviving wife OF
the deceased, who was believed never TO
have been married. She alleges In her
petition that they were married in Carroll
county. Ark. August Is. 1872, and have
two children, May Isabel. now Mrs Nor
70. OF Fresno, Cal. and Laura A., now
Mrs. Calhoun, of San Francisco.
II is stated by Miles j. Cavanaugh, the
womans attorney, that when the gold
fever broke out Davis left her and went
TO California After a few letters had
beess received from her husband Mrs.
Davis heard he had been killed. and she
married man named Williams, with
whom she moved TO California. where che
found traces OF her first husband Davis
soon went 10 Montana. After the death
OF Williams Mrs. Davis married George
Smell who Is also dead now. After the
latter's death she determined to demand
her rights as the wife OF Davis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
In SOUTH DAKOTA.
Senator PettlsreH Meets with an En-
phatiC Defeat.
REPUBLICANS ron MKINLEY.
They Are Also for "sound Money"
the Senator Above-Namcd to the
Contrary observation-disclosures
Convention Incidents.

HURON, S. D., March 25.-McKinley
swept the Republican State Convention
amid great enthusiasm. There was not
dissenting voice. South Dakota's eight
delegates are instructed for the Ohio man.
and for sound money. The big tight OF
the convention was between the silver
and the sound-money men. Senator Pet
tigrew made a powerful fight to prevent
any expression on the silver question:
and made long argument before the
Resolutions Committee. The latter unani-
mously reported. and the convention
unanimously adopted, the money plank
of the national platform Of 1892. The con-
vention also requested all aspirants Tor
the position OF delegate to the national
convention to rise and declare their at
titude toward silver, and pledge them
selves 10 not only vote, but work, for
sound money at st. Louis. Every one
did this, including Senator Pettigrew,
the latter stating that he bowed to the
will of the majority
Several speakers severely arraigned the
silver men as un-Republican and dis
honest. but not a word was said on the
other side. The anti-Pettigrew men had
threatened that in case the silver men
raised the question they would leave Pet
tigrew at home. The other seven dele
gates held meeting and pledged
themselves not TO allow Senator Petit
grew to be chairman Of the delegation,
or to be on the Credentials or Platform
Committee at st. Louis. or to vote for
national committeeman.
Tho convention stood three
against silver and II was proposed for
time to leave Pettigrew of the dele
cation, but Pettigrew had threatened I'm
a speech at Sioux Falls. that defeat
meant a Populistlc victory, and in the
interest of the party. the sound-money
leaders decided not TO push their adj
vantage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
CUBAN WAR NOTES.
New York Newspaper Correspondent
Expelled from the Island.

HABANA, March 25.-During an at
tack by insurgents upon the city of Santa
Clara the rebel leader Leoncioncl Vidal
was killed.
a detachment of government troops
composed of the San QuIptin Battalion
was attacked by a party Of rebels under
Fonseca, near San Juan de los Yeras. IN
the Santa Clara province, and a hard
fight ensued. The battle resulted in the
defeat OF the Spanish force. which lost
many killed and wounded. II is admitted
by the Spaniards that in this engage
ment they lost one lieutenant and fifteen
privates killed.
The insurgents have burned the principal
houses in Santa Ana, in the province OF
Matanzas, los houses in Rodrigo, and a
number Of houses in Palma Sofa and
Yabucito. all in the province Of Santa
Clara
Ebert Rappley, the correspondent In
Cuba of the New York Mail and Express
VIII embark for the United States to-
morrow, in accordance with an order
issued by the Governor General decreeing
his expulsion from the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
SOME OMISSIONS.
Failure to Give Credit Where Credit
IN Due.
Lynchburg. Va, March %, 1896

Lynchburg. Va, March g. 1896.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In the current No. OF the National
Geographic Magazine, page 100. in COM
ment on the North Polar chart in '"The
Times Atlas" the following passage oc-
ours: ION this chart the highest north
OF the German. Swedish. and English
Parrys, 1S2O Is described in full by text
and attitudes. In the case OF Beaumont,
the English explorer, his latitude Is given
as 81 "a NORTH which is thirty-three miles
too far north, and his record Is spread
on the map above that OF Lockwood.
while the last-named explorer. who ac-
tually made the highest north ever at
tanned, has not even his latitude entered,
In this remarkable case OF suppressio
verix an American explorer loses his ma
tionality, his latitude, and his hard
earned record, all other natlonalities
having their data entered IN full"
IL seems TO make a great difference to
this magazine VINO IL Is that Is omitted.
for IN the same No. page i02) there is
an article on the submarine cables of the
world. In which much space Is given 10
the connection OF Peter Cooper with the
first cable. but not a word Is given 10
Maury, by whose skill and knowledge the
cable became a possibility, nor to Brooke,
whose sounding apparatus gave us our
deepest insight into the depths OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26

ocean. Still more remarkable is the fact
that In a recent governmental publication
on winds and Current" Maury. the dis
coverer of the laws regulating these
phenomena, is not mentioned in connec-
ton with them. In the volume that bears
on inventors IN the MEN OF Achievement
SERIES published by the Scribners. Hotch-
kiss is honored by full account, while
Calling is not mentioned at all. From the
standpoint Of a layman, / should say
that the Gatiing gun is far more familiar
to the ordinary citizen than Is the Hotch-
kiss. Ecrisson is lauded to the skies.
while II is apparent that the Monitor"
type of warship has already become OBJ
solete, and the armored cruiser such as
Lieutenant Brooke devised in the
Virginia (Merrimac) is the model on
which all naval advance Is being made.
Why the truths OF history should be thus
perverted to satisfy the childish vanity
Of section Is one of those things that
are incomprehensible 20 a fair mind, and
/ beg to use your columns to seek re-
ply from those better informed than am.
Very respectfully yours.
CHAS. MINOR BLACKBOARD, Jr., MD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
Donations to- the Home.

The following persons have recently
made donations TO the Richmond Indus
trial Home: r. Kastieburg, NJ. Martin.
]. a. Allisby, j. n. Bush. J. T. AGREE,
NJ j. Page. A. b. Bryant. o. B. Nor
man. w. G. Walker. J.. Screll. W. H.
Brauer c. Kirsh, Fred Keck. Singers
Bakery. +. Schmidt. w. Wasserman, J.
b. Schaap, Cohen's Bakery. j. b.
Fletcher. John Bosky, Turnbull & Ad-
kins. p. ]. Bagley. c. ID. Peasants. A.
Schmidt, r. d. Brauer. w. II. Taylor,
Meyer Kirsh, G.. \. Leonard. Emmen
Myers. G.. II. Nolte. June Lightfoot, H..
Stevens, Jane Charity. Monroe Market,
william Helcher. John Keck, Lames's
Market. Il. Carter. J. Briggs. Tatum &
Hagan. r. H. Mayo & Brothers. b..
Brauer Straud's Market, Moesta's
Bakery. Charles Fromer. John Rankin.
Mr.. Parkinson. G.. W. Saunders. A. Jen-
nings. +. w. Heller. Chaplin q Johnson.
Green & Richardson. S. c. Fairbanks q
CO.. Herman Schmidt, NJ. w. Curry. J. A.
Duffey. X. II. Padgett. F.. Westerman.
Mrs. Upper. II. b. Taylor. w. d. Arett.
Charles Messerschmidt New York
Bakery, Richmond Dairy. Frommer's
Bakery. A. Fetig, r. ODonnell. =. II.
Blenner. Billy & Co, Allen & Ginter,
T. +. GINS Bakery. r. +. Jones. c. WI
kinson, j. Wall Myer. Lunterbach &
Howard J. w. Quarles. Walter Semi, b.
Brauer Son & Co., c. Holzhaner y. d.
Ward. A. q. Woolfork. b. A. Brauer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
TURKEY AND THE RED CROSS.
Restrictions ON the Operations Oh
Miss Bartou's Agents.


coNsTAN March &.-The
Council of Ministers has decided that the
agents OF the American Red-Cross Society
sent 10 Armenia to distribute relief 70
the suffering Armenians shall work only
I'm the cities. The overseers Of the villages
will prepare lists, and send the destitute
inhabitants to the cities for RELIEF. ms
decision probably excludes Zeitoun as
centre of relief.
The council has also decided That the
Red-Cross agents must use. with power 10
make changes. the lists furnished by the
Turkish Relief Commission, and that as
tribution of relief must be made conJolntly
with the commission
IL is hoped here that in practice the
agents will be allowed much more freedom
than these regulations Indicate
kilograms received here from Marash
say that typhoid-fever is raging there
Six Beyrout physicians, and two druggists
will probably be sent to work among the
sick at that place by Miss Clara Barton
president Of the American Red-Cross 30
ciety.
A RED-CROSS DEATH.
CONSTANTINOPLE. March 2G.-Mrs.
Mason, wife OF Ernest Mason, of the
American Red-Cross Society, who came
here with Miss Clara Barton, president
of that society. for the purpose OF dis
tributing relief TO the suffering Armen-
ians in Anatolia. died here yesterday, as
the result of a surgical operation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
MaiI-Robbery Confessed.

DOBBS FERRY. n. Y. March 25.-
Michael Lidon, II years old, who has
carried the mail-bass between the rail-
road station. and the post-office here was
arrested last night on the charge OF
robbing the mails. When taken into
custody, Lidon admitted his guilt. and
said he had been extracting letters from
the mail nearly every day for the past
five months. He also said that he had
destroyed many checks for large amounts.
which he knew he could not
have cashed without arousng suspicion.
The authorities are of the opinion that
the prisoner has secured thousands of
dollars in money and jewelry. as the
number of complaints sent to the post
office here regarding missing registered
letters and packages containing jewelry
has been very large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
Homicide I'm Florida.

GAINESVILLE, FLA, March 25.-Near
Alachua, In this county, John Easterlin
shot and fatally wounded James Watson
this morning Watson spent last night at
the home Of Easterln's mother, the young
men sleeping together. This morning, as
they were dressing, Easterlln began
swapping a revolver at Watson. The lat
ter protested, and Easterlin said the
weapon was not loaded. He had hardly
spoken when there was an explosion, and
ball went through Watson's head. Be
fore becoming unconscious Watson said
Easterlin knew the pistol was loaded and
wanted TO kill him. Watson's father has
had Easterlin arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
Columbus shy of Rail-

COLUMBUS. CA, March 25.-Coiur7br,
failed 10 organize baseball team 81.
day. A meeting was held. and an o~...
was made 10 raise the amount needed \,
take a franchise IN the Southern Isaeu.
but II failed 90 materlalizc Wan-v
Powers. president OF the Southern Ieag.e
who has been here Tor several days lr fts
interest OF the league left to-day for
Atlanta. Before his departure d. ra.
ceived a telegram from parties az shreye.
port. La. asking 10 be admitted f1 The
league. and take the vacant francois.
President Powers was unable 10 sar
whether or not the proposition would +.
accentnl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
The Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK, March 25.-There was a
better attendance of buyers In the dry
goods market to-day than for some time
past, a number being drawn here by the
auction-sale of ginghams. The moral ef-
feet of the auction was not stimulating,
the compensation proving languid. and
the average OF prices realized. low. and
buyers around the market appeared TO
be less DESTROYS of making purchases than
of posting themselves as well as they
could on the general situation. The tone
at first hands continues dull throughout.
and outside of some specialties the mar
ket is more or less In favor of buyers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
Highly Important.
(Charlottesvllle Progress. }

(CharIOttesVllle PrOgress)
II will not be possible 10 avoid a fight
over currency in the coming State con-
vention. IL is not desirable that such an
important issue should be ignored or
treated as Of little moment. But it is
possible and very desirable for It's dis
cussion to be conducted on a high plane.
free from elimination. or threats OF party
impeachment. II is highly important that
the sense Of the convention be obtained as
to what currency plank in the national
platform would find greatest favor with
Virginia Democrats. Counter declarations
could be offered by The minority without
anything more serious being said or done
to cause breach In the party or prevent
cordial support OF any ticket that might
be named at ST. Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
THEY BELIEVE IN NANsEN.
No Doubt Among Them of His Hav-
ing Been Successful.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 25.-The ST.
Petersburg Geographical Society held
meeting yesterday, at which Baron Toll
the Arctic explorer. read letter which
he had received on March 18th from
Professor Brogger, of Christiania. saying
that he Brogger) he'd no doubt that Dr.
hansen had been, successful, and was now
returning from the North Pole. When
DR.. Nansen left him at Tromsoe, Pro-
fessor Brogger wrote, he said that he had
calculated upon returning in two or three
years. "The news in regard to Nansen
which had been telegraphed few weeks
ago could not have come from Nansen
personally" Professor Brogger SAID;
but" he continued. II expect him on
board the Fran TO arrive in Norway next
autumn"
After reading the letter Baron Toll
added, I'VE also believe in hansen. II he
does not arrive in the autumn there
will still be time to send an expedition
TO explore the new Siberian Islands, and
possibly, Sannikoffland."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
sENsArIONAL cn.nnr.
Alleged fraudulent Use Of Tn
ceipfs by Prominent NJ.

PiTIsBURG. PA. March 2.-con,,.
Controller James a. Grier to-day flea I.
Common Pleas Court No. So.
statement. In which he makes sensa,l,,,
charges against c. l.. Magee. se,..-.
William +. Lynn. Director-of.
Safety John Brown, and Couniv.rr..
surer W. 5. Brown. All OF the statens,..
bear upon the fraudulen, use on fs, ~
celpts. Mr.. Magee Is charged vitb 49,,
used dummy TO get the printing l..
tract, and IL Is alleged that the ro.,.....
fufniihed were far below the sample M
mitted to the county COMMISSIONS.
The Controller charges Senator W..
and Director Brown with attempt.,y ].
obtain exemption from taxes yybe-e .t.
taxes had been paid By the RpD.h,,,,.
commissioner and charges County-r-e,
surei Brown with intending 10 give rr,.f',
10 the Republican committee when be ~,
warned not TO DO so. These are anon,
the important statements In the par.-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
Against Big Hats I'm Theatres.

COLUMBUS. o., March 25.-The Fos-
dick bill 10 prohibit the wearing OF high
hats by women in theatres was passed
in the House last night The bill was
nearly passed two weeks ago. under a sus-
pension OF the rules. but was prevented
from going through by Mr.. Stewards
amendment adding six months imprison-
ment to the penalty Of fine. Mr.. Stew
art withdrew this amendment yesterday.
Mr.. Bosler offered an amendment filming
the manager Of an opera-house or theatre
$40 for permitting a person to wear an
obstruction In the shape OF hat or other
headgear. and the amendment was agreed
20. After considerable humorous discus
sion the bill was passed amid cheers. IL
now goes to the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26

Arrangements for Representation of
state at Exposifiou.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, March ga
convention OF more than 100 Of Alabamas
representative men was held here to-day
Tor the purpose OF having Alabama send
70 the Southern States Exposition at Chi
cago a credltable exhibit OF the States
products and resources. Governor Oates,
who called the convention. addressed Il
upon the opportunities OF said exposi-
ton, and urged that the people should
unite In making an exhibit TO attract
immigration here from the Northwest.
Hon. Patrick Walsh OF Georgia. and
Hon. Hector ID. Lane. Commissioner OF
Agriculture OF Alabama. also delivered
addresses.
In the convention. the mineral, agricul-
fnrai and manufacturing interests OF the
State were represented; the delegates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-26
POP PARTY AGAINST GOLD-BUGs.
VIII Not Cooperate With Them
Ready for Fusion Contrariwise.

RALEIGH. n. c., March "a letter
to the Southern Associated Press CORE
spondent to-day from Senator Marion But
Ter, i'm reply to an inquiry, makes positive
statement OF the position Of the Populist
party with reference to fusion with Re-
publicans or Democrats, and Is or special
interest at this juncture. 1t says:
1.-The Peoples party will not cooperate
with the gOld-bugs, but is ready TO CO.
operate against the gold-bugs. Neither
will the Peoples party support any man
for Governor who will vote for gold
man for President. The Peoples party
stands solidly for this position, and you
can rest assured 1t is not bluffing, but
means just what it says. II no party will
cooperate with us against the gold-bugs,
then we will make the fight alone"