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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
MARYLAND SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Tie Democrats May soon Take
Hand Therein.

ANNAPOLIS. MD, January h.-The
first week Of the ballotlng for a United
states senator to succeed Charles Hoop
er Gibson Is concluded. and the mat
ter seems no nearer settlement than IL
was last Tuesday when the voting COM
menced. Though there Is no great
change in the vote, there is considerable
difference IN the aspect OF affairs There
e. more display OF feeling on the part OF
the various candidates and their friends
than il first. and strict lines are being
develop,- between the several factions.
II IS likely that these lines viii last
out the session. n not longer.
Meantime. the Democrats are enjoying
the Spectacle. They may however,
soon become a factor in the fight. Should
the deadlock continue much longer.
either the German men or the anti-Gor-
man men can settle the matter by throw
ing their votes 20 either Of the lead
ers IN the senatorial race. BY doing
this the Democrats would get the credit
OF breaking the deadlock. and they
are seriously considering the matter.
To-days vote was: Wellington. q:
GOldsbOrOugh. 81 Westcott. 49,: NULL
ken. S; Dixon and Mudd. each.
Smith and Page again received the
complimentary Democratic vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
CONsuL-GENERAL TONNES.
He Is Mt Home on Lenve-hrnzii
Prosperous.

WASHINGTON. d. c., January IS
(special.) Mr.. william 7. Townes,
United States Consul-General at RIO de
Janeiro, arrived here this morning ana
called on the Assistant Secretary OF state
and the CHIEF OF the Consular Bureau
al the state Department. Mr.. Townes
is OF his way to his home In Danvilie'
on a vacation OF sixty days, after an
absence Of two years.
lie reports The utmost tranquility pre-
yailing IN Brazil since the late war; anu
that the country is entering on an era
OF unprecedented prosperity. Inc largest
coffee crop ever known IN the history OF
Rrazu will be harvested this year. II
had passed every stage Of possible IN
iurv when he left, and experts had de-
ciared that the crop would not only De
immense. but Of the very best sIaHe.
This. Mr. TOwnes said, would improve
trade with this and other countries
greatly benefit the people. and make them
happv and contented under the new re-
publican government
Snoakina ~ the Venezuelan affair." he
said that both the government and people
of Brazil heartily endorsed the posi-
ton taken by the United States and
were enthusiastic on that question. This
was especially the case because Brazll
had similar boundary dispute with
the French Government, the question az
issue being the line between French
Guiana and Brazil, and the settlement
of one case might probably be prece-
dent for the settlement OF the other.
In the present healthy condition OF
products and trade M Townes re-
GREETED that the line Of steamships be-
tween Newport News and Rio mad been
discontinued, as the line would. now be
Of great benefit 10 our enterprislng
and growing young port on Hampton
Roads. and to Virginia generally.
He returned by a German steamer to
New York, where he landed yesterday,
came direct to Washington, and viii
leave tonight FOR his home.
Mr.. Townes has had a trying expert
ence during his consulship. He went
through the ordeal OF the civil war. seve-
raj yeIow-fevor epidemics one epidemic
of cholera, and one or two OF small
poX.
The seasons being exactly the reverse
Of those here. II is now midsummer In
Brazil. and the Consul-General Is en-
Toying with gieeful delight the bracing
and cool atmosphere Of his native State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
Many People Attend and Most "t
OF Them Prove Winners.


NEW ORLEANS. LA, January ia
big Saturday crowd attended to-day's
races. and most OF them returned home
winners on the day. as four heavily -baek-
ed favorites captured the purses.
Marquis, with Joe Hill up, ran dif-
ferent race from that on his last appear
ance which was with a stable boy NJ,
and won IN gaiiop.
The Ayondale Stable entries were one.
two, three In the 2-year-old race.
Lester surprised everything by beating
VIII Elliot. after the latter had appeared
10 have won the race.
First race-penaltics. seven furlongs-
Marquis Q03 HUI. to u won, Merry Nell
second, Chugnut third. Time. i.G 81
Second race-penalties, for 2-year-olds.
half mile-Overfiow d0s. Thorpe, TO -
won, Anger second. Parmesan third
Time. s. l-2
Third race-seven furlongs. selling-Les-
ter Q09, sherrin. IS 10 - won, WiIl Elliot
second, Satinet third. Time. LIS IL.
Fourth race-One and one-eighth
miles, handicap-Daye Pulslfer uof Tu-
beryille, 9 to . won. Coronet second. Sir
John third. Time, 2O7.
Fifth race-aeven furlongs, selling
Newhouse (97 IL. Caywood. TO 81 won.
Banjo Hanson second. Burrelfs Billet
third. Time. l:5S IL.
ALABAMA RACING.
BIRMINGHAM ALA. January H.
The Alabama State Fair and Racing AZ
ISOLATION was organized here to-day. with
$1,000 capital paid IN. W. w Crawford
Is president: II. II. Hayden Dargen sec
Rotary, and General X. NJ. Nelson. trea-
surer Among the directors are Hon. Jo-
seph 7. Johnston. Bryan Shen. John W.
Tomlinson, ~ V. Joseph. and other
prominent citizens.
This association Is a member Of the Ma
tional Turf Congress. The association VIII
pull OF six-day meeting. With go horses.
I'm February.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
CASE OF BROKER CHAPMAN.
Verdict. Guilty-Motions for New
Trinr and Arrest of Judgment.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January IS
The Jury in the case Of Elyer;on r. Chap
man the New York stock-broker, I'M
der indictment for refusing to answer
the questions OF the Senate Sugar Trust
Investigating Committee, which retired
at . O'Clock yesterday, with Instructions
from Judge Cole tantamOunt 70 direct
ing a verdict OF guilty. returned TO the
courtroom about noon to-day ana put
the following question 10 the Judge:
rs the admission OF the defendant
that the questions set forth In the in
dlctnent were substantially the same as
those nut to him by the committee
equivalent 10 an admission that they
were the same. and can the jury act upon
that hypothesis"
II reply in the affirmative" said Judge
Cole
The Jury again retired. and In five min
utes reported agreement upon verdict
OF guilty.
The counsel for the defence immedi-
ately made motions for new trial. and
for an arrest OF judgment The District
Attorney stated that he desired 10 pro-
coed at once with the cases Of the
other men under similar indictments, but
Judge Cole said he wished the Court
OF Appeals to pass upon the Chapman
case before the other cases were tried.
He said he had replied 10 the question OF
the jury as he did for the purpose OF
gettirg a verdict without much delibe-
ration II was not certain that he would
refuse 10 grant a new trial. but II he
did so II would be wise 70 await an
opinion from the Court OF Appeals be-
fore proceeding with the other cases.
They might be set for trial during the
first week OF March. although there was
no certainty Of their being heard at that
time.
Mr.. Chairman was then released on
81 900 bail pending the further action OF
the court.
The motions for new trial and arrest
OF judgment viii probably be argued next
Saturday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
sr. LOUIS GETS The POPS.
Peoples Party Convention 10 lie
Held There July 22d.

ST. LOUIS. no, January S-rhe Ma
tlonal Committee Of the Peoples party
reassembled this morning at 10 o'clock.
and for over two hours listened 70
speeches Of delegates from Chicago, Dali
las, Kansas City. Kan, and st. Louis.
all apparently anxious to secure the next
convention for their respective cities. The
committee went into secret session at
noon. and received definite propositions,
including financial contributions from the
contesting cities.
II is the evident purpose OF the COM
mlttee to postpone action until sub-com-
mlttee has conferred with the Bimetailic
League. In Washington, on January Zd.
This delay is believed 10 be in the hope
OF fusion, and that both conventions may
be held in the same city, and at the same
time. No other business was transacted
az this mornings session.
The afternoon session vas behind closed
doors. The claims Of all the candidates
for the convention were weighed and
found wanting The value OF conven-
ton I'm a business way 10 city was
thought by the convention 10 be greater
than the offers made would Indicate. Just
before final adjournment IL was decided
10 leave the matter Of selecting con-
vention city to the Executive Committee,
10 report within ten days.
The Executive Committee met at 3
o'clock tonight IN closed session, and
after celebrating an hour announced the
selection Of st. Louis as their choice for
the national convention, which meets
July "a.
Il is expected that this unexpected ac-
ton was brought about by the pressure
OF all the cities seeking the convention
10 have the matter settled at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
Terrible Tragedy In Florida.

WALDO. FLA. January IA pistol
duel was fought al a leap.year ball near
here last night between Ben Wills ana
Wallace and Lincoln sullivan. brothers.
Willis morsally wounded Wallace Sui
Ivan. ana was himself shot dead by
Lincoln Sullivan.
Wallace Sullivan and Willis were
rivals for young lady's fanc. Wits
won, and married the lady some time
ESQ. Wallace sullivan has been mad
ever since.
A sad feature OF the tragedy Is that
wits and Lincoln sullivan married
sisters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

Department. ,,6s.57s: Navy Department.
$1,000; Interior Department. $3.50; De-
parlment OF Justice. STA: judicial De-
partment. $1,000; United States courts,
S2i2,5s2: House OF Representatives. 49,
100.
Included In the amount for the Depart
ment Of State II an item OF $4,000 to en-
able the international Boundary Com
mission to compete the survey between
the United States and Mexico. and under
the Treasury Department 1900 is allowed
for medals and diplomas awarded by the
Worlds Fair Commission.
Under the army is an item OF s7.725 to
reimburse Secretary Lamont for money
advanced to enable the Paymaster-Gene-
raj TO pay the officers and men the money
due them for the last fiscal year. ended
June 30. 1895.
No new legislation is contained In the
hill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
CHARGES FOR ARMoR-PLATE
secretnry Herbert Tesfiiies before
scnnte Committee on Subject.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., January Is
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs
was in secret session to-day for little
more than three hours on the inyestiga-
ton sugg ssted by Mr. Chandler with
reference to excessive .harges for armor-
plate.
Secretary Herbert was before the COM
mittee for two hours. but nothing was de-
velooed going 10 show that there had
been any dereliotion Of duty. No new
armor contracts have been entered into
during the present administration.
Mr.. Herbert said that II had been the
habit OF the naval officers, when they
secured patents upon things used by the
navy. TO permit the use Of such patents
by the government without charge. IL
was not infrequent. he also said, for the
Navy Department 10 ask for prompt ac-
ton in the matter Of patents on such APP
planes as were used by the department;
that this was not confined 70 any particu-
lar administration. but had been done
through several administra lions.
Secretary Herbert said the first summer
after he had become head Of the Navy
Department he broke up the practice that
had grown mp Of allowing long leaves.
with permission 20 naval officers to ac-
cept private employment.
So far as the contracts for armor-plate
with foreign governments were concerned,
the Secretary said that he knew that
American firms had competed with for
eign establishments where the bidding
was exceedingly close. and they had been
compelled 20 bid almost at losing figures
in order To- secure any Of the contracts.
Another special meeting will b. held
next Saturday. at which time Commodore
Folger win be a witness.
Lieutenant Alderman. who Is now sta
toned on the Pacific coast. will not be
called home for the purpose Of appearing
before the committee.
The hearing to-day was behind closed
doors. but the testimony and the findings
Of the committee Will ultimately be made
public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
ENGINES IN COLLISION.
Three Trainmen Hurt and Box-cnrs
Badly Damaged.

DANyILLE. VA, January N-(speciaL)
Two engines on the Southern railroad
came into collision near Fan Greek yes
terday. Both engineers stuck to their
posts. and were unhurt. Three train
men jumped from the cars. and each was
more or less hurt. brakeman J. White
Barrow. Of Neapolls suffered fracture
OF the thlgh. The accident occurred about
the centre OF the trestle. and the men
iumped 10 the ground below. Two box
cars were badly damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
AGAINST CHARLESTON CITADEL.
psn to Abolish II Defeated, How
eyer-RaiIway Rates.

COLUMBIA. :. C., January A-In the
House OF Representatives to-day, after a
thorough debate the bill 10 abolish the
South Carolina Military Academy was
killed BY a vote OF - 20 a. a hard fight
was made By the opponents Of the instl-
tuition TO pull down the old academy. and
until the last vote was counted there
was every Indication that they were go
ing 10 succeed.
IN the House to-day "A bill was intro
cgced fixing the first-clas. passenger rate
or railroads in this state az cents per
mile. and the second-class rate at i-s
cents per mile. and providing heavy PEN
alties FOR violation Of the act. but allow
Ing roads to issue mileage books OF 100
miles or more AT a lower rate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
VI IsIoouct No More.

PARIS. January 1S.--M. Charles Floquet'
formerly President of the Council Of Min
isters. Minister of the Interior, and Presi-
dent OF the Chamber OF Deputies. d.ed
az noon to-day All the members OF the
present Ministry visited. him before he
died.
Charles Thomas Floquet was born Oc-
tober 8, 1928. at st. Jean-de-Luz' France
studied at the College 81. Louis; was call
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

There Is. however. much difficulty ex-
percnccd IN deciding who shall be APP
pointed 10 succeed him. number OF the
party are IN favor OF the selection OF the
Hon. Edward Blake, the well-known Ca
madam who represents the lrGh con-
stitucncy OF South Longford in the House
OF Commons. II is thought That the Sc
lection OF Mr.. Blake would be more likely
TO bring the sections OF the Irish party
into accord than the placing OF the anti
parnenltes under the chairmansnip or
either Mr. Sexton or Mr. Dillon. although
Mr.. Davitt ought 90 know that he Is
iaboring under dolusion in supposinS
that new leader. appointed from OUT
side the anti-Parncilitss. VIII recohclle
the Redmonites, the only terms that MT
Redmond win agree to as a basis OF the
unihcation Of the two sections being the
acceptance by the anti-Parnellites OF MS
(Redmond's leadership.
JAMESON AND FENIANS.
The law papers here adduce the treat
ment accorded the prisoners taken uu-
ring the Fenlan raid into Canada as a
precedent for the treatment OF Or. Jane
son and his companions In the Transvaal
raid. They say that the prisoners ought
to be tried by the ordinary courts OF
England. As no indemnity was demanded
from the United states because OF the
Fenian raid, so no indemnity should be
paid to the TransvaaL
The Argentine Republic has placed or
ders In England Tor warships and war
material TO the amount Of over 100000.
Tbe first commission spread the expendi-
lures over two years. but kilograms have
been received from Buenos Ayres order
ing that the work be accelerated. This Is
-upposod 10 be due 10 the trouble between
Argentina and Chile.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

LONDON. January Sat meeting
I'm Glasgow Of the locked-out engineer rs
If the CLYDE ship-yards today a ballot
was taken, which resulted in decision
TO accept the terms offered by the mas
tors. and work will be resumed on Mon
day or Tuesday.
The striking Belfast engineers rejected
the proposals Of the masters. but the
delegates Of the workmen say that the
aceeptance by the Clyde engineers OF
the masters terms ends the strike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
Railway-nate Schedule Uniformity

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January Is
The Interstate-Commerce Commission
has issued an order that after February
list all common carriers subject TO the
interstate-commerce act should adopt
uniform system OF numbering their
schedules OF rates filed with the commits
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
PRAYER Asked Against Pugiiism.

Ell PAsO. TEX. January ls.-The city
Ministers Union sends circular-ietters 10
all religious papers IN the United States
calling on pastors 81 Evangelical churcnes
and Christian EndeaVor societies 10 unite
an nraver sunday, January 26th next that
cod may prevent the pugilistic encounters
from coming of and save FL Paso from
disgrace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
ASCENDING LIaroR-DEALER.
Lambeth Beyond Reach of Reguisi-
lion Papers--Y ocnEer's Claim.

RALEIGH. y. c. January A-Ihe
authorities say that upon thorough lnves-
tieatlon. It is found that no extradiilon
papers for G. ". Lambeth The abscond-
ing wholesale liquor-dea!er can be Issued
by the Governor Of North Carolina, as
the firms which Il Is alleged were swim
dled by him are in other States.
Lambeth is now In Georgia. letter
Was received from him to-day, asking
that all his personal property be given
no r. c.. Cooper. OF Statesvilie, y c..
bls cle.k. 10 whom he Is Indebted. Cooper
attempted 70 attach some Of the liquor
BIT was too late. Three attachments
rad prlority. TWO Of them being By
Younger & Co. of Richmond, Va and
ri &. Co. OF Louisville. ~.
IL Is now learned that Two other men
ne implicated. and that Lambeth was
thslr tool IL is positively stated to-
light that he Is now in Georgia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL.
IL Carries n Total Of s4.fi5,o22-No
New Legislation.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., January Is
The House Committee on Appropriations
to-day completed the urgent deficiency
appropriation bill. II carries a total OF
s.fl5s22, divided as follows: Offices OF
the Public Printer, Ss5; State Depart
msnt. $4,000: Treasury Department. fiis.-
sy7; District Of Columbia, Si.o6s; War
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
Hnse-BalI Meeting Postponed.

WASHINGTON. January B.-The an
nual meeting OF the National Board OF
professional baseball clubs has been ne
cessarlly postponed until Monday, Janu-
AIRY Z7th. at the F.fth-Avonue Hotel,
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

The Senate Committee on General
Laws yesterday referred the House bill
creating the office OF Insurance commits
sioner to a subcommittee for considera-
ton.
The Senate Committee on Finance re-
ported favorably a bin putting assess
ment companies on the same footing with
other insurance companies
The Hol'se Committee on Militia and
Police viii meet Wednesday night. in
stead OF Tuesday night. as announced.
Mr.. McRae, the chairman Of the commit
tee said last night that he didn't think
his committee would recommend many
important changes In the military SER
vice. IL is understood that a strong fight
viii be made to XIII IN committee the bin
looking to enlarsing the Military Board.
invitations TO the Chamber OF Com
merce banquet at the jefferson Thursday
night have been sent 10 the members OF
the Legislature. and all who propose at
tending (snd there Is not one who does
not purpose doing so) were requested to
notify the secretary Of the Chamber. 80
that tickets might be sent them The
Reception and Arrangement committees
having In charge the preparations for the
banquet will meet IN the Chamber to-
morrow afternoon at 6 o'clock.
ne fruues touuctIs Meeting.
A meeting Of the Trades Councils Leg
islative Committee was held at the resi-
dence Of Mr. John r. Chappell
last night with the following men,
ber5 present: AIessrs. Doherty, Nc
CullOch, Chappell, WOOD, Dillon, Wills,
Payne, and Dornin. A bill was drawn
for the establishment of a bureau OF labor
statistics. which Is 10 be introduced by
Hon. John $. Harwood.
The following resolution was adopted:
Whereas. a bin has been introduced
into the Virginia Legislature authorizing
the free use OF pcntentiary convicts
on the construction Of the Union TheOlo-
gcal Seminary: therefore. be II
Resolved, That the Legislative Com
mittee OF the Central Trades Council
OF Richmond. believe that the passage
OF such an act would establish a pre-
cedent far-reachng in its effects and
dangerous to the best interests OF Church
and State alike: and II n further
Resolved That we believe this mea-
sure would involve the recognition OF
the theory Of coalition OF Church and
state, and therefore contrary TO the es-
eentlal principles OF our government.
and further that the bill antagontzes the
measures now before the Legislature
looking 10 the amelioration OF the con-
dlton OF legitimate industry, which has
been brought about by the competition
Of convict labor"
The consideration OF the bill requiring
the labelling Of convict made goods VIII
be had on Friday night before the Com
mittee on Asylums and Prisons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

ed to the bar in 1871. In 1851 he offended
the car Alexander H., when guest OF
Emperor Napoleon Ills. by crying "NiVe
Ia Pologne." and was consequently under
the Russian ban until ISIS; in ISL he was
A Radical member of the National AS
sembly. I'm 1876 member Of the Chamber
OF DEPUTIES I'm 1883 project % the SEINE
I'm lSsI-'SS-'s9 President Of the Chamber
i'm 1SSs-'9 Prime Minister. in July. 1879.
he fought his famous duel with General
Boulaneer. severely wOundng Boulaneer
I'm the throat. In 1928 he was impli-
Gated in the Panama scandals, TO the in
Jury Of HE political standing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
The Kentucky senator.hsp.

FRANKFORT. KY. January ia
novernent Is on foot among prominent
Pepubllcans TO get Representative Hun
ter 10 agree TO withdraw his name II u
becomes evident that he cannot be eiect-
al n he agrees. tire name OF c. W.
yerkes or Governor Bradley VII! PC
sprung.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January IL
Miss Clara Barton. president ~ ms
American Red-cr0ss Society. snd ths
members Of her personal stan, WIZ sdii
from New York "Wednesday. January
22d--the date originally decided upon-rh
route for Turkey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
Lee. birthday at Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. January
2..-fSreclal) -General Lees birthday was
celebrated here tonight under the aus
gices OF the John Bowie Strange camp OF
Confederate Veterans. An eloquent adj
dress was delivered by General Bradley
r. johnson. of Maryland. The veterans
we're escorted TO the Midway school build
ing. where the exercises took place. by
Company d. A collection was taken for
the Jefferson Davis monument funds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
View BnnIs at Greensboro.

WASHINGTON. u. c.. January IS
The Greensboro National Bank, Of
Greensboro. " c., capital SlO90, was
to-day authorized TO begin business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

LONDON. January lS-Tne government
has received information that the BRUSH
expedition 10 Ashantee. under the com
mand OF Colonel Sir Francis Scott mas
occupied Coomassle without opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

10 mark by monument the positions hei1
by the Virginia troops In the battles OF
Chickamauga and Chattanooga.
The Senate bill 10 provide for settle
ment OF the public debt OF Virginia, not
funded under the act OF 1852, was favor
ably reported.
The House Committee on Roads held
special session YESTERDAY morning and
reported favorably Mr.. Saunders's bill re-
curing all railroads TO fence In their
tracks