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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
METHODIST BISHOPS.
BaIIoting in Progress In the Northern
Netbodist Conference.

CLEVELAND. May 1J.-Bishop James
X Fitzgerald. president OF the Epworth
League presided at the session OIL the
Methodist General Conference to-day.
The order OF the day, the election OF
bishops, was taken up.
DR.. Buckley. of New York. asked unahi-
nous consent that the presiding onicsr
might appoint one OF the bishops 10 o,ie,
up a brief prayer-"or one OF any iengtn'
he stammered desperately, as the dele
gates Joined in Il general laugh at MS
expense
4 ballot for bishop was taken. Two
thirds OF all the votes cast are neces-
sary to an election. Pending the count
ing OF the votes, the Conference resumed
the regular order
Rev. DR.. William Swindels. Of Phila-
delphia introduced a resolution asking
the United States Government TO refuse
permits TO sell liquors In any building
owned or controlled by the Government.
Adopted
Memorial services were held. Bishop
Bowman, the senior bishop, was asked
10 preside. After devotional exercises,
Bishop Bowman said: These memorial
services are held for five officers who
were appointed by the last General Con-
ference Many thousands Of our brothers
these live members, by reason OF their
official positions, were nearer to all OF US
than the others"
Rev. w +. Whitlock, OF Delaware, read
a memorial on the life of Rev. Or. j. w.
Mendenhall, who was editor OF the Metho-
dist Review
The first ballot on the vote for bishops
was as follows; Whole number of votes
cast, 521: necessary TO a choice. 3i3. At
least % candidates received votes. J.
w. Hamilton received 107, Earl CranstOn
1l5, c. c. McCabe 14i, J. W. Il. Bowen
(colored) 141. The result Of tho vote was
received with great applause.
Another ballot was taken. ]. b. Grow
moved TO adjourn to 3 Z. NJ, to receive
the report OF the tele s.
In the midst of much confusion DR..
Buckley intimatcd that the tollers could
rot keep the ballot to themselves, and
moved TO amend by making $50 i. Nj.
the hour Of meeting instead of =. NJ.
Rev. DR. Leonard said IT was disgrace
ful that the telers coull rot be trusted
20 do their duty. They had been tested,
and the Conference must place confidence
In tsem.
IL was decided that the Conference meet
at 2.30 p. VI. 10 receive the result OF the
last ballot. -,
TT second ballot resulted; @. c. Nc
Cabe 2lS; J. W. T.. Bowen (coloredl, 10;
Earlier Janston. l67 A. W. Hammond,
161. IL IS conceded that G. G. McCabe
will be elected, with IA struggle between
others. A third ballot was taken, and
will be announced tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
W EATHEk FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. May l5.-weather fore
cast for Saturday:
Virginia-Eair; no change In temDera-
ture: portheriy winds. shifting 70 east
erly.
North Carolina--Generally fair; varis-
BILE winds.
The barometer has risen over the north
ern States east Of the Rocky Noun
tains, and over the Southern States east
OF the Mississippi. IL has fallen TO the
westward OF the Rocky Mountains and
I'm the Southwest. The weather IL gem
orally clear tonight I'm all districts east
OF the Mississippi. Generally fair wealth
er will continue in tho districts on the
Atlantic Coast and lake regions south
ward to the east Gulf States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
Governor CnIbcr,on Cant Come.

Colonel John $. 1arwOod is in re-
ceipt Of the following letter from Cover
nor cub rson. of Texas. declining Colo
mel Harwood's invitation TO attend the
Confederate reunion here next month:
Austin. Tex. May lith, 1896.
colonel John S. HarwoOd, Rlchmond.
Va:
My Dear Sir,-Upon my return to Austin
this morning. : find your hind letter of
the 9Th ,stant, which l assure you is
5 merely appreciated As you are
doubtless awar. however 1 am a candi-
date ior denomination. and political az
fairs In this State are such trat IL will
De sLsClutely Impossible Tor me 10 accept
soIt invi All n to my great regret. Were
il rossible for me 20 be absent from the
State at the time indicated, 1t would in
deed be pleasure 10 me 10 be with
you. Very truly yours,
&C. A. CULBERSON."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
Atthe \. NJ. c. 4.

Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock will
doubtless witness tremendous mass
meeting of men at the Mozart Academy OF
Music. The meeting Is the second OF
series being held under the auspices OF
the Richmond Y. NJ. G. A. during the
month and there Is little doubt but That
this meeting Wul be the largest mems
meeting In the history of the association.
The lecture will be delivered by DR.. g. a.
DOrman. Of New Haven. Conn, ply
aician and lecturer OF note. lie Will
speak TO men only over sixteen years or
age ON the Secret Sins of Men," and
the lecture will be Illustrated by twenty
large Oil-paintngs This famous lecture
has been delivered before large audiences
OF men i'm all the large cities from Maine
10 California, and over 10000 men have
listened 10 the helpful instruction from
this eminent physician. The opening song
service WIFI be OF unusual interest. The
Blues Band quntette will assist, also
Messrs. Cardoza, Watkins, Rees, and
Logan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
lunar NELSON RErIRES.
while In the Midst OF Trial He Dismiss
cs the jury nnd Ahinnrns Cnmrl.

- the jury and Adjourus Court.
DULUTH, MINI. May 15.-Thcrc was
considerable surprise I'm the 'nited states
Court to-day over the retirement of Judge
Nelson. lie was in the midst of trial.
when he astoulshcd every one Dy dismiss
ing the jury, adjourning court. ana an-
nouncing his retirement TO private hle.
Judge Nelson Is the oldest judge. in point
of scYice, ON the Federal bench. having
been appointed nearly forty years ago.
WASHINGTON. May l5.-The resig-
nation Of Judge Nelson was received at
the White House this morning. and after
very short consideration. the President
decided to fin the vacancy by the appoint
ment of Judge Lochren without consulia-
tiOn with the latter. Judge Nelson's
resignation was not unexpected. as me-
had reached the age of retirement. and
has taken advantage OF the law which per
mits him TO retain his salary aIter lcav-
ing the bench.
WASHINGTON, ID. G., May 15.-Thc
President to-day sent to the Senate the
following nominations:
John Fowler OF Massachusetts, to be
consul Of the United States at Che-Foo,
China.
Robert Lee jenkins. Of North Carolina.
10 be consul of the United states. at
Patras Greece.
w. Lochren. of Minnesota. to he United
States District Judge for the District of
Minnesota, vice Rensselaer, X. Nelson,
resigned.
Dominic l. Murphy. of Pennsylvania.
now first deputy Commissioner Of PEN
sions. TO be- Commissioner Of Pensions,
vice William LOchrcn. resigned.
Napoleon j. Dana. OF NeW Hampshire,
To be first deputy Commissioner Of PEN
sions, vice Murphy.
The resignation Of Judge Nelson. which
led TO the above series Of nomina lions,
was only to-day made public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

WASHINGTON. May i5.-The Cabinet
was in session when General Lee visited
the state Department, 50 he did not
have an opportunity 70 see Mr.. Olney.
The date OF his departure viii depend on
the President and Secretary OF state.
General Lee has no idea as 70 when ne
will start. except that u VIII be IN
very short time. His stay IN washing
,oo viii probably be brief, and when II
IL concluded General Lee desires few
DAYS for the purpose of visiting his mother
In Gta ffOrd county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
Rroad-Street Church

ON Sunday morning at IL o'clock Rev.
Wilbur L. Crafts ID. d.. Of Washington
CITY. Superintendent G the National Bu-
rCau Of Reforms" vii. deliver his cele-
brated discourse on The Lords Day and
the Day OF Rest This sermon mas
wrought wonderful ransfonnations VI
pubiic sentiment wherever II has been
delivered. and has won highest praise from
the loyal friends Of the republic. Dr.
Crafts stands at the head OF the great
reformatory movement which Is design
ed TO make the American Sabbath what
It was intended 10 be-the friend and
servant of both God and the state.
Or. Starr, the pastor. VIII preach at
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
mR. HoWAR0 EXPLAINS.


WASHINGTON. May l5.--Mr. Howard
QogJ. ol Alabama, signalized his re-
turn 10 Congress after an absence Of sew
cral months to-day by rising 10 ques-
lion of personal privilege Immediately ar
ter tAe reading OF tho journal. lie said
thht when lsst present in the House his
appearance mad been made the occasion
oi cruel. bascicss attack By the press
OF the country. The article ia the 81.
Louis l.epubiic he said. was typical OF
tAe general onslaught, ana he read that
IL slated that Mr.. Howard had come on
the Aoor OF The House In state OF in
toAicNiion after a dVbauch OF several days.
MS appearances resembling that OF a
tramp hc had gone 10 sleep. il said on
lounge. aud had thence been removed
b. TWO colored pOrters OF the House
This Is the consummntlon of Howard's
career was The closing sentence.
Mr.. Howard went on 10 explain that he
came 10 The House 10 vote on the silver
Din He had come against the advice OF
his physician. accompanied by his wife
and the wife o. Representative Strowd.
Members about him. Mr. McLaurin ana
others, saw that ne was desperately siek
and they advised hid removal FOR that
reason. Since then. Mr.. Howard said. ne
had been confined 20 his room. at times
mar deaths door. and only yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
~ UNFORroNlTE AFFAIR
Lieutenant Barnes Would Not mnroh
Under "a Confederate flag


Under "a Confederate Flag
RALEIGH. " c.. May 15.-special.-
There Was aulte au unfortunate occur
renc. here on Memofial-Ddy. Ihe l4Adle5
Memorial Association invited the Asrlcui-
mrai and Mechanical college ana the ca
diets 10 20 in the parade w hen the cadets
arrived al the hall &c was learned that
they had a United States flag. The ladies'
rendered them. cOurteOusly. Conlea-
erate flag beloneing 10 the association
which the commander curtly declined 10
use. Since then there has ap. 80 red some
bitter articles IN the city press from the
assoclstion and from the other side,
whios contends that Lieutenant Barnes.
commander of the cadet battalion and a
United States officer could march Under
no other flag but the stars ana stripes
that otherwise he would have rlsked has
commission
one of the four white men who muir
dered Mr. Bonner, in the eastern part Of
the State last winter, and who are sery-
iue sentence in the penitenuary. ac-
knowledges now that after the murder
Mr. B0nney's safe was robbed Of SJ.ln.
Judge Seymour viii open Federal Court
here on May 18th. Last term Of this
court there were 80 cases dOcketed. This
term there are only about seventy-iiye.
The Capital club gave a very pretty
german. thc last Of the season, at the
club hail Wednesday night. There We're
about fifteen couples on the floor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

WASHINGTON. d. c.. May l5.-Secre-
tary Carlisle has made another call ON
the depository banks in New York to
pay into the Treasury about AO@.o0r,
held by them of recent bond money.
This amount is called to be paid hy June
Ist. This viii leave of money deposited
in banks designated on account Of the
bond issue. still 100000, and this will
be called for by June 18th, the dsie OF
the last payment due on the bond is
sue 50 that the whole transaction as
between the banks and the Treasury may
be closed by that time.
LONDON. May 1J.-1he bond Issue OF
tho Pittsburg and st. Louis railroad Of
s.. .OOOO has been well covered here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
DIHAGES AWARDED.
Miss Mary 4. Smith Gets Two Thousand
seven Hundred and Fifty.

CHAROTTESVILLE. VA, May 10
special.-The suit Of Miss Mary h. Smith
against the Southern railway for 5000
damages Tor injuries received by being
thrown from the train at the Union sta
ton a few months ago. was decided IN
favor OF Miss Smith to-day by the Cir
suit Court. which has been IN session
here since yesterday morning.
The jury placed the amount Of damages
at $3.50. The plaintiff was represented
by Duke & Duke. OF this city, and j. L.
Jeffries, OF Fauquier. and the railway
company BY c. Vi. Biackford, OF Lynch
burg.
The annual field meeting Of the Ma
tional Geographic Society will De held at
Monticello tomorrow. A special tram
will be run from Washington, bringing
the society and many distinguished per-
sons will be among the party.
The society viii be entertained by the
Hon. Jefferson NJ. Levy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

The case Of j. +. Smith against the
Fenton Metallic Company came up for
trial in the Law and Equity Court yes
trday. Judge Lamb presided In the alb
sence Of Judge .dinor. The evidence was
partly heard, and the case then went
over until to-day.
Judgment was given In this tribunal
yesterday in the case OF John VI. Taylor
against John q. France for ST. 2G7 80, less
S2l60S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
4 PRETTY HOME WEDDIyG.
Miss Starke Becomes the Bride of Mr..
Luther Dawson.


Luther Dawson.
Mr.. Luther Dawson and Miss Sue StaTke
We're married ,bt IL clock Thursday
morning at he residence OF the br"ie 8
mother, Mrs. l.. II. Starke. NO. east
lsranklIn street rhe wedding wps Il
Quiet AFFAIR. and only the immediate rela-
tiyes and intimate friends OF the con-
tracing couple were present. The Lar
lors were handsomely decorated in pink,
ana that color Prevailed at the wedding.
Mr. Marion l.. Dawson, Brother OF the
groom acted as best man. Miss Bridges.
OF Maryland. and Miss Alice Hotchkiss
were bridesmaids. Rev. DR.. George
Cooper, pastor OF the First Baptist
church. performed the ceremony. after
which a delightful wedding breakfast
was served. AT l2:iO O'Clock Mr.. and
Mrs. Dawson left over the Southern for
Ashevilie, y. G.. The will visit several
other places Of interest before returning
10 their future residence in this city,
where Mr.. Dawson Is engaged IN busi-
ness as manager Of the Snow-Church
COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
Worlds Record with Revolver Broken.

SAVANNAH, May l5-The shooting at
Avondale range to-day was series OF
record breakers. At 2oO yards, with the
mintary rifle, &. Wilson, Of Savannah,
made twelve consecutive bull's-eyes. He
first made a clean nifty, aud then two ex-
ira nyes G. 5. Richmond, of Savannah,
also broke the worlds record with a re-
volver at thirty yards. lie made 40, 40. 4s,
and extra ~. The previous best record
TO this was ~, Il, A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
AoEFoIk AND whsrnns,s DEFIcIr
During the Past Year IT Aggregated Nearly
Al 900 .uND.

The annual report Of the operations
OF the Norfolk ana Western railroad for
the nsca, year ending December ~, tsaJ.
has just been made public. According
TO the report. the traffic ana revenue were
seriously affected by u strike Of the miners
la the Pocahontas coal field which. be-
ginning May lst. continued Ia is effects
for at least nve months. For the whole
year. as compared with the previous year.
the gross earnings decreased sOTs,3GJ.2T.
The operating expenses decreased si7u.-
2G9.24. and the net earnings decreased
sos, ,O968. Philadelphia Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

The regular monthly meeting ot Post A
VIII bo held tonight at o'clock III their
headouarters In the Chamber OF Com
merce building The meeting will be one
of unusual interest, az il Is the first gath
erng since the Danville State Convention
and the last before the National T. =. a.
Convention. which Is 10 be at Terrc Haute.
Ind. IL is expected that q large gathering
will be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
The Readlastment of city 0lices.

Mr.. r. f. Glover. president Of the COM
mon Council, will this morning receive
IA tequest signed by Messr''. Briggs'
Hawkins. and Caskle, asking that he
shall call the Council together Monday
evening az \ o'clock 10 consider the
paper offered by Mr.. Noble. az the last
meeting OF the Board OF Aldermen, re-
adjusting the positions In the city gov
ernment, and in certain Instances making
changes in the compensation OF city Off
Gers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

Argument in tho case OF Hyer against
the Richmond Traction Company, which
has been pending for the past week In
the United States Circuit Court. was con-
cluded yesterday, and the case submitted.
IL is thought that Judge Gon will render
his decision about the 2Sth. The argu-
ment for the plaintiff was concluded by
Major Robert Stiles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

FAYETTEVILLE y. C.. May l5.-Spe-
ciai Mr. John Clark. proprietor Man
chester IN c. Cotton Mills, shade an
assignment this morning 10 ~. J. Ne
Diarmald and Isaac A. Murchlson. La
bilittes about $1,000. $500 OF which is a
mortgage. Assets are perhaps s2av9 o.
more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

The following cases were disposed OF in
the Hastings Court yesterday:
Leslie Page, charged with assault, was
fined SO
Robert Blackburn. charged with as
sault was sent to Jail for five months and
fined one cent.
Virginlus Morgan, charged with assault.
was acaultted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
Transacted Only Routine Business.

A regulaN meeting OF the Committee
on First Market was held last evening.
Only routine business was transacted.
such as approving the psy-roll, orierng
bills to be paid, etc. Messrs. Davis
,chal7nan,, Epps. and King were present
al the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

Emmett Chles (colored) was arrested
late last night charged with attempting
10 burn the house OF c. g. Seigel. corner
Brook avenue and Leigh streets. The ar
rest was made by Sergeant Orange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
RANGE orrHEaMoMErER.

The following was the range OF the
thermometer at The Times ONCE yester-
day.
A. NJ. rs: IL NJ. 81; 3 Il. NJ. NJ; sP.
NJ. 81; p. NJ. rs; midnight. q. Asas
temperature q Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
CHIN rAEr of THREE COUNTIES.
Two North Carollnians Cause Much Ex-
eiteneni hy rleir Actions.

WINSTON. c.. May 1.-THE people
OF Mitchell. Caldwell. aud Watauga cOun-
ties are greatly stirred UP over the ap-
pearance OF two men named Cochrane and
Tate with a party OF surveyors. These
two men have surveyed l06,J0O acres OF
land in these counties, and say that IL
belongs TO them. TIey are armed with
deeds and land-grants dating one hundred
and one wears ago wherein the land that
they claim was daeded TO their grand
parents by the Government for services
rendered Grandfither Mountain. the
cranberry Iron-W 0rks. and the whole
town of finville are included In the claim.
Al first the people thought II was some
wild cat schemp, but the confidence COch-
r,np and Tate exhibit. and the documents
they have lately brought to bear have put
"A serious aspect on the matter. and many
Of he people now think i quite probable
that they will have TO give up their homes
or rebuy them. Mr. cochrane was born
jn Watauga, bat IN early life moved 10
Alabama. and later went 10 California.
Mr.. Tate has always llved In the western
mart of the state They say that thelf
claims are undoubtedly genuine.
Next Mopdav night will be ladies' night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
Visited the Tower.

The tower OF the City Hall was visited
on THURSDAY by 1e8 persons. while during
the April excursion the number Of visitors
on one day was Asae
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
chnr1cs iraln.t Samnels.

Specific charges have been drawn mp
by mlnonwealth's Attorney Sands, OF
Henrlco. against Constable Samuels. The
aper. which will probably be served in
lew days, charges the constable with
refusing on one or more occ sions to
$. rye q process snd with Inviting subsi
dization rom a person for whom he had
ciNi3 warrlnt.
Mrs. Ajax Ffank and her interest
ing daugher Rhea Virginia. wfo have
been visiting here have returned TO New
York. much 10 the regert OF hes rela
tiyes and friends
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16

Next Monday night will be ladies' night
at Pickett Camp. The programme Will
be published la Sundays Tines.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-26

pirant for voting honors. MY place of
birth is England, Iwant to swear that
was born in New York. If l can do that
then can register"
The deputy argued with the applicant
on the foolishness of his position and tried
to show him his error, but the man was
obdurate and said he would call again
when somebody's hin who understands
is business"
Many people apply for registration who
are laboring under the delusion that they
have to make affidavit to their religion.
Clerk Jordan has informed scores of appli-
cants that there is clause in the con-ti-
tuition that leaves it optional with u man
to believe as he likes, independent of his
neighbors. In Alameda County the re-
ligious controversy of the past few months
has created the greatest interest, and
many voters who do not usually MAKE use
Of the English language have informed the
clerk Of their religious affiliations.
while it would be of great interest and
probably of much use to candidates" said
County Clerk Jordan to-day, Ito have the
great register compiled so that it could
be used as a religious and fraternal direc-
tory, realize that this is America. The
various amendments to the constitution
that are suggested by some of the ques-
tions asked us are not, in my opinion,
quite necessary for republican form of
government, and l prefer the constitution
as it is.
Occasionally an applicant for registra-
ton will go to the clerk with an inter-
prefer. The applicant i'll many cases he's
not been able to speak single word in