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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

He Is Charged with Having Regulated
All His Pledges.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April 2.-Spe-
cial.-The circular issued 10 the Popu-
lists of North Carolina by Senator Marion
Butler. advising against fusion with the
Republicans of that State unless the
latter refuse 10 vote for their party
nomnee for the presidency, has taken
the Republican representatives OF the
State in Congress entirely by surprise.
They declare that Butler has repudiated
all his pledges made when the fusion IN
the State was first accomplished, ana
that he is now endeavorlng 10 defeat
Pritchard for reelection 70 the Senate,
after having given his word that ne
would DO all in his power to aid him in
securing a reelection.
The Democrats, while they do not faii
10 appreciate the fact that these quar-
rels between the Republicans and Popu-
lists will eventually result in the restora-
ton OF Democratic supremacy in North
Carolina, are not inclined to be too san
guine. because of the break between
Butler and Pritchard. II is appreciated
that both men are political traders ana
chaffcrers; that whatever agreement has
existed between them heretofore has bech
based solely upon the idea of personal
gain. and that either side to the unnoly
PopuIists Will be guided i'm the future by
the same selfish desires and entire lack
Of principle.
II Is therefore suspected that Mr.. But
Ter and his followers are but holding
out for a greater bid from the Repubil-
cans, and that they merely threaten to
repudiate their bargains and agreements
in order that they may secure larger
share of the spoils. There Is, however
another degree Of significance in Buttrs
action that should not be entire'y lost
sight OF. He has learned that the white
men OF the State have no liking FOR
the alliance with negroes brought about
by him. and that it might be better for
his own chances as the Popuist leader
to aid in the movement against the ke-
publicans. which the Populists them
selves inaugurated without consuming
Butler. than 10 attempt TO stop II.
The end OF the fusion party IN Nor'h
Carolina. however. is clearly In sight
and whether Mr.. Butler attempts 10 ana
or Illustrate the plans Of the respectable
men Of the state. they are certain TO be
eventually successful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

At Birmingham. and Large 'raih Iie-
yator at Norfolk.

At birmingham, and "A Large "i"i' ~
yator at Norfolk.
RAI.TIMONE, April Especial reports
,o the Manufacturers Record, covering
,be business interests of the South Tor
,,a mast week. show that the heeo'~
,ions for the capital for a Sl,OOVoVo steer
nIan, at birmingham, although not yet
I~ssd are expected 10 be settled "llhih
q few days. Extensiye Improvements III
t,o way of increased docking ana wharf
sge al Pensacola are TO be added 10 at
cost of sl5O.OO0. The Illinois Ceh'tai
railroad announces ii will spend s4oo'Ouo
an its wharf and elevator Improvements
~ New orleans and about S6Jo.OVO on III
creased track facilities.
A cotton mill at Anderson, ;. C., VIII
duplicate its present plant at a cost OF
SD5O 900: a company is being organized at
Harmony grove to build a l5oOO-spndle
mill and one at Lincolnton. y. c., 10
build a 5OoO-spindle mill. $4,000 pack
ing and cold-storage plant is to be built
al Baltimore: a 100000 coal and clay
company has been organized at Calvert,
Toy. a $50 600 lumber company at War
rem. Tex: a 10000 construction company
AT Norfolk: s30.600 10 be expended in the
enlargement OF the grain elevator at Nor
folk. and of miscellaneous enterprises
there has been a large number through
out the South generally during the past
week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

Interesting Times Are Soon Expected In
the Trade.

the lrade.
PITTSBURG, April 1.-The American
Manufacturer in its edition tomorrow
Will say, concerning the iron and steel
trade:
when It was announced a few days
ago that the makers Of Bessemer steel
had united in an effort for higher rates,
and had decided that $50 per ton should
be the minimum rate for billets. the trade
was. 10 say the least, very much as
to.lished This matter remains the
principal topic in trade circles during
the week. II is yet rather early for even
the best informed 10 predict what the
effect will be. II IS the general opinion
that if the plan succeeds, the entire
iron and steel trade will be benefited.
Certain IL is. however that the pig iron
market has already felt 10 some extent
the result OF the movement, as Bessemer
has made Il materla. advance
Aside from the Bessemcr movement,
trade generally shows nothing new.
Finished lines remain about as they
were, and even pig iron is unmoyed, eX-
cept i'm the case Of Bessemer. This
is the principal objection made to the
sudden advance in steel 1t is argued
that owing 10 the amount Of finished
stun now on hand, the advance VII,
be some time in reaching the hnlshed
product. and the hnisher must suffer
The general opinion IS that the next
few weeks will see some interesting
times i'm the iron and steel trade, as
things are now in n condition 10 be
affected by comparatively little.
A STEEL ORGANIZATION.
NEW. YORK. April y.-Representatives OF
nearly all the leading manufactures OF
Bessemer steel IN the United States met
today at the Hotel Waldorf and formed
themselves into an association or COM
bination 10 regulate and protect. the
business" as stated by one Of the cmel
movers I'm the enterprise"
The steel magnates held fiye-hours
session. and, although there was as stat
ed by one Of those present, a very con-
siderable variety of views. and some op-
position 10 n very close combination ior
The advancement Of prices, ana the sltlet
regulation OF output. the general pan
agreed on beforehand went through al
right.
An assoclation-purely informal IL was
called-was formed with Malcr Bent, OF
,b. pennsvlyania Steel Company, as
nrosident and w G.. Ries, Of the Shen-
anco Valley (Pa) Steel Company. as wee
rresident. IL was agreed 10 adjourn at
: y NJ untU tomorrow afternoon, when
another meeting Will be held at the wal
dorf 10 perfect the details or orsahi]A-
ton. and TO transact other business ol III
terest TO the steel manufacturer.
In an interview after Adjournment, MI
oliver. Of Pittsburg, SAID:
..The price which has been agreed upon
for the uresent. s2O a ton. is fuil! JUS. .'l'
hv the strong advance which has taken
Mace within the last two weeks III pis-
IN and iron-ore. and really it is doubt
s,1 ,rLetber i'm view Of the existing con-
.i,ions the manufacturers can make
'nv profit at that price.
Mr.. oliver said he felt certain that
r-a nrice of steel would not so above
so q ton IN any event.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

and after careful individual study OF the
British Blue Book entered into rigid
discussion OF its arguments and evidence.
To-day's session was regarded as the most
important so far held by the commission,
which is now possessed of all the main
features Of the contention. and the prin-
cipal points upon which the dispute de-
pcnQs.
The question Of sending one or more
REPRESENTATIVES 10 Europe 10 verify the
accuracy of documents submitted 10y Ven
ezuela and Great Britain was discussed,
and while 10 definite action was taken,
tho indisponsability Of the examinations
of snanish as we'll as Dutch archives
was recognized. and no doubt is expressed
that "a search will soon be ordered. The
commission has now been at work three
months. and its labors are thought to be
about half completed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

BALTIMORE, MD, April AIRS. Mat
ne Y. ANGLER and her husband Frank
charged with the murder Of Charles NJ
Parker, the Massachusetts, salesman win
have temporary freedom, at least. after
having been locked mp since O'Clock.
January nth. The jury in their case.
which had been out since 8 o'clock yes-
terday afternoon. came into court AT 3
o'clock to-day, and said they could not
agree on verdict They were dis
charged, and upon application of At
torney William T.. Campbell. judge
Wickes fixed the joint bail OF the ptis.
oners at $4,000. Mr.. Campbell says he
Will furnish the bail, and have the pris-
oners released, pending a second trial.
The jury stood il TO ], I'm favor OF ac-
quttal, the obstinate juryman being
the second on the panel. Ar John W
Boland. who stood for a verdict OF muir
der in the second degree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

LEBANON. MO. April .-Superintend-
ent Simpson, of the Wells-Fargo Express
Company. arrived here this morning. and
assumed charge OF the search Tor the
men who robbed the eXpress-car on the
Frisco road. near nere yesterday.
lie states positively that the total
amount secured by the robbers was 81 252.
and Of this sum nearly $500 has been re-
covered from packages dropped by the
men in their flight. Two packs OF blood
hounds have been Introduced and placed
on the trail. but 1t is d0uptfLl 81 they
will be of much avail. The belief is
growing that the robbers We're men
living near the scene of the hold-up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
THE DROWNING OF MIR. FOx.
Constant Search In fitzgerald's Pond Has
Failed 10 Hind His Hndx

NoTroWAY C. H., VA, April o.
special.-The body OF Mr.. William G..
Fox. who was drowned on last Wednes
day, while fishing in what is known as
the Fitzgerald mill-pond, near this place
has not been found up TO this writing.
but every effort is being made to get the
body.
A large force OF men worked hard
until late last night at which time the
party. tired and worn our. went nome
and returned early TINS morning, and
have been working all day.
This pond is about two miles long ana
in some places IL is about a quarter or
a mile wide. and is from ten 10 twenty
feet deep. II Is al THIS point wnere Mr.
Fox lost his life. not being able 10 swim
TO the bank with a heavy oii-cloth over
coat on.
The community seems very much stirred
up over the sad fate OF Mr.. Fox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
SOUTHERN RiILUAI'S OFFER.
IL VIII Probably secure Control of the
Cape Fear ard Nadkin Valley.

BALTIMORE. MD. April "A dispatch
from Ashevine. y. G, Tnis afternoon.
said Judge Simonton. Of the United State
Circuit Court, had decided the Cape Fear
and Yadkin Valley railroad foreclosure
case I'm favor OF the Baltimore Reorgani-
zation Committee. Tits means that
the property will be sold as a whole, and
not i'm divisions or sections as was de
sired by the New York Reorganizatlon
Committee. which reported large holdins
OF the A bonds. The Baltimore com
mittee. with Messrs John X. Cowen ana
j. u. Cross as counsel, represented bondt
OF all classes. but more particularly the
"B' and "C' holdings. The case was
argued at AsheV1ue March 10Th.
Both the Southern Railway Company
and the Seaboard Air Line systems al"
competitors for the control Of the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley property.
The proposition Of the Southern Rail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
Situation In naiehelnnl

LONDON. HprA 2.-The Government
has received dispatch from Cape Town,
stating that the situation at Buluwayo
and Gwelo In Matebeland. is not so grave
as previous information has represented.
Neither BulUwayo nor Gwolo Is in any
danger. and there is a sufficient supply or
arms and ammunition at both places to
meet any emergency that may arise az
present. while all OF the outlying stations
have been relieved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

confusion. which seriously interfcred with
Mr.. smith There We're cries for Smith
and countcr-crios for Crisl. When quiet
was restored Mr.. Smith said that Judge
Crisp had lodged the points In his open
ing speeches. The crowd began TO call
Remedy Remedy" no this the Sec
retary retorted: Il am making this
speech"
In his conclusion, Mr. Smith called
Speaker Crisp a demagogue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

WASHINGTON. April g.-The Naval
Ordnance Bureau Will tomorrow issue
specifications for the armor required for
the new battle-ships Kentucky and kear-
sarge. The specifications are like those
previously issued for other ships in near
IL All details, but more severe balllstic
tests ,yiu he required and the armor must
be treated by the re-forged process.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

way Company was regarded with favor
by the New York committee. but was
opposed by the local committee. The
Seaboard made it's offer through the Bal
timore committee. and it is presumed
that IL will be accepted, as it is known
that it is regarded favoraby by the
committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

INDIANAPOLIS. IND April 2.-Ad-
vices received early this morning from
the hotly-contested Republican primary
election in Henry county indicate that
Congressman Henry L. Johnson has car
ried the county by about 200 majority,
which insures his denomination in the
sixth district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

Building.
JACKSON, MISS, April Great ex-
citement was caused here this morning
when IL was learned an attempt had been
made during The night TO pull down the
state Capitol. Two large stones were
removed from the southwest corner and
had not Secretary of State Power. who
was working IN his office later than usual
heard the stones fan and gone out TO
inves tgate, large section of the crumb-
ing building would have been under
mined. The vandals ran en- his approacb
ana are not known. The building is old
ana IN such dilapidated condition that
the removal Of the smallest support wouId
about moving out. -''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Apri 2.-Presi '
dent and Mrs. Cleveland and party oc-
cupied a lower proscenium box al the
new National Theatre tonight and wit
messed Mr. Il. II. Sothern's performance
Of The Prisoner Of Ztnda."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

WASHINGTON. April 2-Leutenant-
Colonel William n. FOrwOOd. Major Blair
ID. Taylor, and Captain M. G Wveth. an
OF the Army Medical Department. have
been detailed 10 represent that branch of
the service as delegates at the annual
meeting OF the American Medical Asso-
citation at Atlanta. Ga. May 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
FALSE 1AD MISLEADING.
The Enquirer-sun Has Not Abandoned
the =, A. y.


AUGUSTA, GA, April 2.-The following
is not only false, but misleading:
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE Columbus
(Ga.) Enquirer-Sun. one Of the Oldest MORN
ing papers I'm the South, has abandoned
the United Press. and viii hereafter use
the leased-wre report Of the Associated
Press. The latter now embraces in its
membership the majority Of the Georgia
newspapers which take news reports"
IL is true that the EnquIrer-Sun did take
dispatches Of the Chicago Associated
Press for three days, but IT has returned
TO the Southern Associated Press.
The Chicago Associated Press has only
one morning and three afternoon clients
in Georgia. All these leading morning pa
pers are members Of the Southern Asso-
ciated Press, which is rendering the best
service ever delivered to them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
ACTIVE AT PITTsBURG.

At Pitisburg the effect Of the definite
fixing Of Bessemer ore prices Is seen in
purchases Of round lots Of Bessemer pig,
one large interest taking 1000 tons. The
price ranged from So TO Sl2.20, Pittsburg.
Since the purchase there has been con-
siderable buying. ana the price has
steadily advanced In the past few
DAYS. late sales being at Sl2.l5 in the
Valley or $3.50. Pittsburg, an advance
OF 81 - from the lowest point.
The $50 price on blilets has not brought
any special activity as yet. in view OF
the quantities OF ateel sold at lower
figures. on which PUBLICATIONS have been
lacking There is no change In the sit
uation as to finished material.
MILLS FILLING Up.
Pittsburg plate mills have gradually
filled up. under the demand Tor open
hearth material in the past two months,
and on May deliveries have advanced
prices to las cents. Railroad work Is
not what had been expected. Tne require
ments Of Baltimore and OHIO receivers,
promise an attractive tonnage, however,
on car and locomotive account Some in
centive has been given bar-iron manu-
facturers to pull more strongly Tor the
perfecting OF their proposed pool. In view
Of the niger price for steel bars mat Is
expected to follow the billet advance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

WASHINGTON. April 2.-The circula-
ton OF all kinds Of money I'm the United
States decreased during the month of
March. sif2.5ai leaving the total .ircula-
ton. 81 59S. .629. .462. "a. or $2l.5S per capita.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
One by Name One by Nature.

COLUMBUS. o.. April 2.-The Senate
today passed the Fosdick anti-theatre
but two votes against it-Senators Hogg
and Whittelesex.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03

WASHINGTON. April 2.-The Treasury
gold reserve at the close Of business to-
day stood at sl2s. Jos, ,iOl. The withdraw
ais for the day were S26s,3O0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following Is the Thermometer re-
MORT as registered at The Times Once
yesterday:
A. NJ, o.; i2 NJ. %; p. ~. y; &
P. NJ, 81; g p. NJ, 20; u NJ, u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
IRONS UPWfED TREND.
Large Lots of Bessemer Pig Disposed

CLEVELAND. OHIO. April 2.-The
Iron Trade Review to-day says:
Though buyers have not been entirely
passive, the past week has been note
worthy, in the main. for activity among
sellers I'm the completion of arrange
ments TO advance prices. The steel-billet
pool, so streuuously worked for last sum-
mer, but without success. has been so
far consummated in the past week as 10
establish so Pittsburg price tor April.
The events OF the week have answered
much of the late skeptclsm regarding an
upward movement. It is yet 10 be dem
onstrated that putting "A period 10 the
decline will bring consumers into the
market.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
VENEZUELdN COMMfsSION.

IN Important h'eiths heiu-its Noih
About Half Done.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Justice Brew
er presided to-day over the first formal
meeting OF the Venezuelan Commission
that has been held for the past tvo
weeks. having returned from San An
tonic, Texas. last night.
AL the members mere in ATTENDANCE,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-03
SMITH MEETS CRISP AGAIN.
Another Healed Discussion Oh The Silver
Question in Georgia.
THE SENTIMENT EVENLY DIVIDED.
Both Speakers Made Poignant Hits-"it i'
Surprising How Ignorant These Ad'o-
Gates of Free silver Are" said Smith.
Crisp styled a Demogosue.

ATLANTA. GA. April 2.-Ex-SpeaKer
Charles f. Crisp and Secretary HoNe
Smith held the second of their ser-es Oh
Joint debates here tonight. The speaking
occurred at the Tabernacle before an audi
ence of 6.OOO. The night was chilly ana
the building is rather open.
Both speakers warmed up after getting
started. but it was cold for their hearers
A great many people came from the
ne!ehboring counties. All the railroads.
gave special rates. and some ran excur-
sion trans. on the stage were many OF
the best-known men in Georgia. Even
the mountain districts were represented
by a contingent in jeans and siouch hats.
The audience semed to be about evenly
divided. and it applauded both speakers
literally though as the debate progressed
considerable rivalry in cheering sprung
up between tine two factions.
This meeting was much liyeier than the
first one.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-20
CLEVELAND IN JAIL.
AN INSURANCE MAN IN SERIOUS
TROUBLE.
A Resident Agent of the Penn Mutual
Arrested on a Charge of Embez-
element

George Cleveland, who has been
for several years located here as agent
of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Co., is in serious trouble with his
company. In fact Mr.. Cleveland is
in Jail in default of heavy bond and
is awaiting trial on the charge of en-
bezzlement. The warrant for his ar
rest was issued by County Judge
Breathitt and he was brought to the
city Tuesday night by detective
Charles Ridley, who arrested him in
New Orleans. The charges of imbez-
element are somewhat general as yet.
1t is little hard to get at the partic
ulars in advance of the trial.
The first intimation that there was
anything wrong was a legal notice
inserted in the Kentuckian about a
month ago stating that Mr.. Cleveland
was no longer an agent of the Penn
Mutual. He had been absent from
the city for some weeks and his friends
did not know what had become of him.
About week ago rumors of his
trouble reached the city ami there
were followed by.his arrest and in
generation as above stated.
Mr.. Cleveland is about forty years
OF age and unmarried. He is a man
of good appearance and had the rep
utation of being an excellent insur-
ance man. His company was a good
one and he did large business for
it, travelling a good deal in the coun-
try.
He came here a stranger about
three years ago and but little is known
Of his antecedents.
Mr.. Cleveland's defence will be
that his business connection was not
with the Insurance company, but
with J.W. Iredell, the Kentucky agent.
as an individual. The punishment
for embezz!ing the funds of a corpor
alton is from one to ten years in the
penitentiary. When the funds are
those of an individual the offense is
"breach of trust" and not covered by
the statute.
We understand that Mr.. Cleveland
says he does not know exactly how
his accounts stand with the company
or Mr.. Iredell, but that he is ready
for a settlement.
If it turns out that he is short he is
ready to make it good. He vigorous
~ denies that he is guilty of embez-
Element.
The Insurance people are not liza
BILE to lose anything, as MIR. Cleveland
was required to give bond, his bonds
man being an Indiana Guaranty
Company.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-20
Wants Damages for an Arm.

Eugene Carr, GAINESVILLE negro
who was beating his way from Belle,
vile, ILL.,, about week ago, had his
arm crushed by an l.. & N. freight
train in this city and amputation was
Carr was riding on the
struck rods" under a Car and a brake
man who detected him as the train
was approaching the tank ordered him
off. In getting off the negro fell I'M
der the wheels and his shoulder and
arm were crushed. He was taken in
the caboose to Pembroke and DR.. R.
D. Moore amputated the arm at the
shoulder. Carr is now recovering anu
threatens to bring a damage suit
against the railroad company. The
operation of DR.. Moore was a fine
piece of work and did great credit to
his skill and learning as a surgeon.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-20
From Pee Dee,

Pee Dee, Nov. 18.-The protracted
meeting at Little River church con-
tinues with increasing interest. Large
crowds attend every service and fine
sermons are being preached by Rev.
G. E. Perryman, who is assisting the
pastor, Rev. A. ". Meacham.
Mr.. w. A. Sowell, of Trigg coun
ty, and Miss Katie Smith, daughter
of Mr.. Archie Smith, were married at
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
in Bennettstown yesterday evening at
3 o'clock by Rev. Crump. the pastor.
They were given reception at the
groom's home and are now on bridal
tour in the Purchase, visiting rela-
tives.
Another wedding will take place at
Little River church on the 25th inst,
at 3 p. m. MIR. Jas. M. Miles, son of
Mr.. A. w. Miles, and Miss Matte
Carloss, youngest daughter of Mr..
Jas. w. Carloss, will be joined in
wedlock by Rev. A. W. Meacham. A
reception will follow at the residence
of the groom's father near Benefits
town.
The matrimonial ball will be kept
rolling by still another wedding next
month in the Howell neighborhood,
the principals in this one being Miss
Ida Dixon and Mr.. George 8ucha,
nan.
"And still there are more to follow"