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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
PRATs REPORTS A VICTORY.
Petition from Cuban Planter
Against the Collection of Taxes.

HABANA. March l0--General Prats r..
ports having had a battle with fora
Of rebels 1900 strong, commanded b
Quintin. Banderas, and Angel Guerra. o.
the Santa Rita estate at Baro, In he
province OF Matanzas. The troops Is
lodged the enemy, who were entrencha
and later resisted successfully an attemg
on the part OF the rebels to form IN I
circle, with the intention OF surroundrg
General Prats's cavalry. The arrival Z
reinforcements OF Infantry frustra,a
this. and. with the additional force. n.
enemy were finally dispersed. The frs
lasted four hours. The official repln
says that the enemy lost twenty kll.sl
and large number wounded.
The planters Of the provinces OF Hatasa
and Matanzas held meeting IN MS
city to-day, and signed memorial 10 n.
Captain-General asking him TO susperi
the collection OF taxes. and prohibit H.
institution OF judicial proceedings against
planters for debt. urging that their II.
solvent condition Is due TO the imposst
b!lity under the existing Circumstances
OF grinding the sugar crop.
OTHER ENGAGEMENTS.
HABANA, March i0.-Colonel Vctri
reports an engagement with insurgents Al
Pedrosa. province OF Matanzas. In whlci
fourteen of the rebels were killed. Ir'
loss to the troops was only one woun1ei
General Barges reports that Genefl
Lachambre has returned from sxtenslH
operations in the vicinity Of S0ngo a..
Ramo de las Yaguas, province OF SAP
tiago do Cuba. He had constant engass
ments with the forces OF Jose Maceo 81
burned an extensive rebel camp. togetha
with hospital. In one encounter n
rebels left twelve dead and In anothd
seven dead, including Captain Zaya IA
troops had one guerrilla killed, and on
officer and three soldiers seriously. al
six soldiers slightly wounded.
The police OF this city have arrtse
Jose Montoto and seven others, who an
said to be here on a mission from m
Cuban junta in New York. The police -
cured papers and bonds OF recent date
Generals Mella. Azipurza, and MOrso
sailed for Spain to-day.
Rebels burned the town OF QuiyicaE
province OF Habana, and Union De Us
Refs, province OF Masanzas, YESTERDAY
They have also burned the town Of Mar
tinas. In the province OF 9inar del re
and a railroad train, near CUnanayaql
In the province OF Matanzas.
SERIOUS CONFLICT EXPECTED.
MADRID, March l0.--A dispatch 70 IN
impartial from Habana says that ~
rebels under Gomez and Maceo are al
vancing toward Habana. From the pos
ton OF the Spanish troops a serious COZ
fiict Is expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
THE VENEZUELAN CASE.
First InstaIment Presented to the
Commission at Washington.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March TO-
The Venezuelan Commission formally re-
ceived the first instalment OF the Vene-
zueian case this morning from ex-Min-
lister Scruggs. counsel for the South
American republic, who presented copies
of the volume upon which he has been
engaged for the past six months and
which, he informed the commission
practically contains all the substance of
the Venezuelan contention, though con-
siderable supplementary evidence Is ex-
pected from Caracas, and will be sub
mitted as soon as II arrives. The vol
ume, which contains 40 pages. and
colored map, Is entitled, Official
History of the Discussion Between yene-
zuela and Great Britain on Their Gui-
ana Boundaries" Is devoted exclusively
to the exhibition Of official correspond
ence, unlike the British blue-book,
without word of comment or argu-
ment, and is divided into twelve Sec
tons. each covering a distinct phase OF
the negotiations since 1872.
The preface Of the book Is the official
letter Of the Palmerston ministry OF
March Is. 1910, already published in
United Press dispatches discrediting
the Schomburgk line as an intended
boundary, followed by the treaty OF Lon
don OF 1914. by which the Dutch coded
to Great Britain "the. Cape of Good Hope
and the establishments Of Demerara,
Essequibo. and Berbice."
Over two hundred letters and official
documents are given In full In the book.
arranged In chronological sequence, very
few Of them having heretofore been
quoted publicly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
BURKEvILLE COUNCIL MIDDLE.
An Exciting Meeting-Removed by
Force.

BURKEVILE, VA, March 10-(Spe-
cial. Jour Town Council met last night
for the purpose OF electing officers. and
large crowd assembled. eager to
hear the proceedings OF the meeting
Mr.. c. A. Overton called the body
TO order at 100 o'clock, and the follow
ing councilmen answered to the roll-call:
Hon. j. ID. Bradshaw, c. A. Overton,
w. s. Downs. II. Il. Bardwell, and r.
c. Berger. NJ. Bradshaw then offered
his credentials from tho County Judge,
stating that he, on the "a Of March. had
been duly elected. instead OF w. T..
Gaines. Messrs. Berger and BardweIl
were appointed by the Judge to fiji the
unexpired terms OF Messrs. Bostick and
Cosby. The Chair announced that Mr..
Il. X. Horner's appointment on the 9th
OF February to fill the place OF w. $.
Downs, who had moved to Crewe to
engage In business. had been pronounced
void by the Judge OF the County Court.
A STRUGGLE.
In the mean time Mr.. b. r. Homer
appeared before the Council, stating
that they had no authority to annul and
void the enactments OF the 9th Of Feb
ruary. The Chair told him to be seated
that he was out OF order. Mr.. Horner
refused to leave the chamber. whereupon
the Mayor had him removed During
the struggle part OF the railing was
broken away from it's position. Confusion
soon subsidized. however and the body
began business again. The appointment
OF Mr.. Horner, and also the actions
OF the Council prior to the time Messrs.
Bradshaw. Overton, and Downs vacated,
were annulied and voided.
ACCEPTED.
The designations Of Messrs. Hardie.
Gaines. and Campbell were rendered TO
the Council and accepted. Mr.. II. NJ.
Bradshaw was nominated as councilman.
and unanimously elected to FIJI the unex-
pired term OF Mr.. Campbell. The follow
Ing officers were elected without opposi-
ton: j. E. Harrison. Sergeant: s. ID.
Overton, Recorder; +. L. Overton. Trea-
surer. The Council then adjourned until
Monday week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
BALTIMORE NJ. r. CONFERENCE.
Great Interest I'm Bacon Resolutions.
Claims and COunter-CIaims.


BALTIMORE. MD. March 1O.-Each In
coming train to-day added it's quota to
the number OF gentlemen clad In benig-
nant smiles, frock coats, silk hats, and
white neckties, who will gather at the
18th annual session Of the Baltimore Con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church tomorrow. The conference In
cludes all the charges in Maryland lex
ceptin the Eastern Shore), the District
of Columbia. and few churches In Vir-
ginla and West Virginia. The church
membership Of the conference is 1859.
In 40i churches, having property valued
at s3,3S6.30O The benevolent collections
reported at the last meeting amounted
to s99,297.
Bishop II. W. Warren, Of Denver, Col,
will be president of the conference. He
arrived this morning from Charleston.
w. Va, where he presided over the Wash
ington conference.
The Bacon resolutions" providing for
admission Of laymen to the annual con-
ference. were the subject Of greatest in
terest to-day and tonight among the
visiting delegates. The friends Of the
resolutions. which have been discussed
throughout the country for the past year.
claim a majority in the committee which
Is considering them. while the opponents
are equally sure they will be reported to
this years session by that committee
with the biggest kind of q black-eye.
The committee began its final session at
Weyley Hall this afternoon at o'clock.
The reports Of both sides will be prepared
for presentation to the conference.
1t Is stated that the Church at large Is
so much interested In the Bacon-resolu-
ton fight that several other bishops be-
sides the one presiding will be present at
the conference. The rumors mention
Bishops Fowler and Newman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
MARI0N's SENATOR.
Attorney Il. q. Lewis Turned a..
to the Texrs Az {hori,ie.

MARION. VA, March re --,sr.,,,,
Joe billiard arrived here from Paris r..
Sunday evening. armed with pauer, r.
the Governor OF Texas. TO take A.
X. r. Lewis back 10 the scene OF ~.
legged crime.
Yesterday morning Il. T. Bnchan,, -,
II. n. Bell sued out a writ % -.
corpus before County Judge G. u res.'
which was made returnable befor. M.
at +. NJ. On the trial OF the WI, /,
was demanded, on behalf OF the prlsos..
that the Texas authorities should -.
when the forgery was alleged 10 have -.
committed, and prove that Lewis 49,.
at that time In the State OF Texas. ~,
being the only point raised. the Co..
adjourned the case TIL O'Clock va,
he denied the claim Of the prisoner a.
remanded him to the custody o. y.
Sheriff OF this county. to be turned og.,
to billiard. Lewis was accordingly mr,S
over Immediately 10 Dillari.
HE DECLINED.
Lewis. who seemed and claimed 10 f,v,
been an old acquaintance ana friend I,
Diliard's, besought the latter 10 ext,.t
TO him the same courtesy shown him b,
our Sheriff, and guard him at a prv,,.
residence till the arrival OF the w.,,.
bound train; but billiard declined a.,
sent him to jail. About O'Clock !,
night the bus OF the Valley House d.
up In front OF the jail. and Lewis va,
escorted TO II by the TALLER, Sheriff All
Diilard. When the party arrived A, N,
depot a crowd OF between 80 and h
people had anticipated them, and ssss,.
bled. although the fact OF Billiards ipi.,.
ton TO remove Lewis then was ken,
secret. The few moments they had :,
wait before the arrival OF the train H.,
spent In the bus, In which Lewis NJ,
securely handcuffed. When the time A,
rived the noted prisoner was hastily ~,
aboard the train, the train pulled out al
the curtain thus fell upon the last s,ers
SO far as Marion is concerned
CLAIMS BLACKMAIL.
Lewis claims that the whole affair "a
huge scheme OF blackmail. He has ette,,
showing that persons at Paris, Tex. hay.
pulled" him for hush-money. Some a
these persons. he claims, were lns;rt
mental In setting on foot the present pro
ceedings.
billiard is a small man. and has but On,
arm. having lost his left arm. lie Ia,
no one to help him take Lewis 10 Tens
but all who have come In contact viii
Dillard agree that he will have Ltd,
difficulty In landing his man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
FROM GENERAL BOOTH.
Manifeste to the salvation Army I'm
America.

LONDON, March l0.--Colonel Booth.
commander of the Salvation Army, who
has Just arrived In London from India.
said to-day. in reply to request for an
interview, that he was busily considering
the policy OF the army In America. out
had not as yet been able to formulate
statement on the subject The
General handed the reporter an
advance copy OF the War Cry.
which contained the announcement that
Immediately upon his arrival in London
General Booth had addressed a mani
festo to the officers and soldiers OF the
Salvation Army In America. declaring
that. although his heart was torn, and
he was sorely wounded. he was, never
theless, determined TO conduct the gov
ernment of the army, irrespective of per-
sons II he had been willing to make an
exception in favor OF one person, in order
to retain the loyalty of that person. he
would deservedly have lost forever the
confidence and respect of all honest
hearted men and the approval OF his own
conscience.
The article also asks the prayers Of the
army for Eva Booth. the new COM
mander OF the army In America. and her
comrades in the United States.
Inc Ddily NEWS Will tO-HiotiOW puphSh
an interview with General Booth. in
which the commander of the Salvation
Army said that the cause of the difficulty
in America was perfectly simple. Change
was one OF the first principles of the
army. II had been known for quite two
years that a change in the command In
the United States was imminent. When
his son. Darlington Booth, objected TO a
change being made. he had weighed his
objections, and found that he was unable
to comply with his wishes. He declared
that he was painfully affected by the
trouble. and that IL was heartbreaking
business for him. He had done all that
was possible 10 avert the calamity, and
had not ceased his efforts now. He sadly
added that 1t was a very bitter blow. He
could not understand that some people
were unable to comprehend the matter
and seemed to think that there was some
thing behind 1t. On the contrary. the
question was perfectly clear, and every
thing was as he had stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
THE NORFOLK REPUBLICANS.
The Fractional Fight-Two Execu
tive Committees.

tive Committees.
NORFOLK, VA, March 1O.-(SpeciaI,-
Il nave just removed General Edgar
Allan from the Craftsmanship of the Re-
publican party Of Richmond. because he
was false to his fellow-man, and was
trying to sell out his party" were the
somewhat startling words used by Colo
mel William Lamb. chairman of the State
Executive Committee, at the mass-meet-
Ing OF Republicans held at Armory Hall
tonight for the purpose OF reorganizing
the Republican party in Norfolk.
This mass-meeting, called by the State
Committee. is the result Of fight be-
tween the State chairman and the pres
ent city chairman, Thomas Lowery, sup
ported by George E. Bowden and Major
r. q. Banks.
NO CLASH.
1t was expected that there would be a
clash when the meeting was held, but,
as the Lowery faction did not attend,
everything was as smooth as glass.
There were about 5000 followers of Colo
mel Lamb present. about 800 Of whom
were white, and harmony reigned su-
preme. Everything was unanimous, and
Colonel j. r. Waddy was elected city
chairman by exclamation.
ALLAN AND WADDILL.
A resolution endorsing Colonel Lamb
and denouncing Allan and Judge Wad-
dill was adopted, as was q resolution
providing for the appointment CT q new
city executive committee. While the
Iowery faction was not represented at
the meeting, this does not signify that
Il will give up the fight, and for some
time yet there will be two executive
committees here. The first fight between
them will occur at the district conven-
ton. and the second at the State conven-
ton. Judging from the showing made
by Colonel Lamb here tonight, he stands
a pretty good chance Of winning both.
Chairman Lowery has issued the call
for the Republican City Convention.
which meets on Friday night Of next
week 20 elect delegates to the district
convention. Precinct meetings will be
held in the city next Thursday night.
Chairman waddy, after he decides upon
the personnel OF his committee. will also
issue a call for precinct meetings. and
a city convention.
COLONEL LAMB EXPLAINS.
A representative Of the Dispatch asked
Colonel Lamb tonight to explain from his
noint of view the cause OF the present
wrangle. To this the Colonel replied:
Judge Waddill Is said TO have promised
the Virginia delegation TO Mckinley. and
wanted TO be elected State chairman to
use his official influence to this end.
General Allan, OF Richmond. and Mr..
Rowden were helping him. He got whip
ned out OF his boots at Petersburg. and
when I was elected by reclamation Gene
raj Allan said II would be the disruption
OF the party. Ever since that time he
and Judge Waddill and Mr.. Bowden
have tried to make 1t SO. but the great
body of the party are loyal to their chair
man. and when the convention Is called
he will be sustained"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
A DANGEROUS FIRE.
Il Alarmed Many Persons-Wal1-
Paper stock Burned.

CHICAGO, March i0.-A fire. which was
a source of danger to hundreds of men
and women. boys and girls. started this
afternoon in the stock OF the Lartz Wall
Paper Company, on the second floor OF
the stone-front building. n and % RAN
dolph street. Only an alley separates
the sIx-story structure from the towering
Masonic Temple, on State street. The
total loss on building and contents will
not exceed $4,000, principally to the high
grade stock of the Lartz Company. The
concern Is a branch Of the National Wall
Paper Company. On the fourth floor were
go young men and girls. pupils of
business college. Although they were
told quietly to leave the building. and
that there was no danger. none of them
waited to get all their belongings but
all rushed pell-mell down the narrow
stairs to the street In like manner, over
100 employees of Lord & Thomas. the
advertising firm, and LIS girls and Others
employed on the fifth floor by the e. L.
Mansure Company. made hasty exit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Personals and Briefs.

DR.. Thomas Nelson Page is in the
city.
Judge J. Singleton Diggs, of Lynchburg.
Is in the city.
Rev. DIR. ]. c. Hlden is recuperating in
Orange county.
Mr.. James Young. Of Norfolk. a promi-
nent insurance man, 10 In the city on
business.
Mr.. Brock Reinhardt and wife, Of FL
kins. w. Va. are visiting The family Of
Dr. C. w. p. Brock.
Rev. DR.. James Nelson, president OF
the woman's College, has gone to Nor
folk for a weeks rest.
Mrs. S. c. venable. OF Atlanta. Ca. is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. James N.
Ellis, 200 west Main street.
Messrs. Clarence ID. Freeman and
Thomas J. Kilmartin will leave Ghis
morning for Rocky Mount, N. c.
Colonel Tazewell Elicit returns to
Washington. He Is greatly interested In
a contested election case about to be de-
cided.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Jones left last
evening for their annual visit to Florida,
where they go to enjoy the giant sport
Of tarpon fishing.
The Council Committee on Grounds
and Buildings held regular business
session last evening. The bills and pay
rolls were approved.
The Union and Belvidere Democratic
clubs held meetings last night at which
speeches were made by a number Of can
didates The subject of good government
was discussed at the former meeting.
On account OF the severe illnesss Of his
sister Mr.. Albert Miller left yesterday for
Eaton RapdA Mich. where he was
called by q telegram from his father
Miss Bette Pierce. Of Powhatan. who
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. T.. F..
Horner. at No. 121 south Fourth street.
has gone to Fredericksburg, on sort
visit.
Colonel 10. Lane Stern has been ap-
pointed receiver for Messrs. A. w. Archer
& Co.. Of the Exchange Hotel, who re-
Gently made an assignment, naming Colo
mel Stern as trustee.
A special meeting Of the Paint and
Powder Club will be held In the parlors
of the Richmond Music Company. on
Broad street. tonight at $50 o'clock. 1t
IL desired that there shall be q full at
tendance.
Mr.. B. Slaughter, Of Washington. D.
c., has volunteered to give plano re-
cital at the entertainment for the Grace
Street Baptist church at the Richmond
Theatre next Friday night Mr.. Slaugh-
ter Il o fine performer. and his playing
II Of high order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

LAWYER Moss made an elboueo, - -.
ment In behalf Of his clients ARD uss-
undoubtedly have won the suit had ,.Ocd
been Tor the fact brought on, - not
bickford that each Of the compl.i,ar.
signed the contract with none :,
others ~ the same room. and GO, sas
quentiy the testimony offered BY ear s'' =.
tne witnesses put on the stand co., y
made by the one whose comnis,s.n
being considered. All OF The a., vas
were Informed by counsel for ~ Se7s
pany that II they returned 10 W., ..n-
would only be deprived Of one days ~ sy
instead or three, as the law ,W.H
Rather than lose the entire arnonn,,
their wages the fremen and coal.pas,...s
reported for duty this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

BURKE.--Died. suddenly. TUESDAY
ternoon. at 3 o'clock. Mrs. MAXI
BURKE, In the 2sth year OF her 80
she leaves husband and two eh'''
to mourn her death.
Farewell. alas. our darling, dear
Thy form lies cold and still:
Thy death has caused a vacant spV'
This world can never nj. #
Funeral from the residence. ~ .,.,j
east Leigh street, THIS Wsu
AFTERNOON, at 4 O'Clock. ..
washington papers please copy min.
.oPE.-Died. March 8 isse. az sssss
delphsa. JOSEPHINE PORTER,
OF Caleb Frederick Cope. OF that Gu"
her Sist year. IA
sUTToN.-Died. at his residence .,a
III north Plum street. wednesaSc; ,xci5
iith. al $50 o'clock A. ~. fns -
vALvILLE SUTTON. In the ia -
Notice a funeral hereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Ivanhoe Meeting and banquet.

Ivanhoe Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
held its first meeting in Pythian Castle
Gee Camps new building) Monday night
1t was one OF the largest and most repre-
sentative session the lodge has ever
held. Chancellor Commander Gordon
filed his post and the discussions were
very interesting.
After the meeting a splendid banquet
was enjoyed I'm Hulcher's parlors. There
was some good speaking and music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
Fight Against CIarEson.

DES MONIES. IA, March io.-A pa,
fight has developed tonight aga'.
Clarkson for delegate at large, ard !
Is barely possible he will be deseais-
The fight. however, s aimed more a. -
defeat for member OF the national ".
mittee than for delegate. Enthusiasm :,
Allison runs high. The delegation
be instructed for him for President -
the platform viii be written with ~, ~.
10 his standing on IL before the H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.
Mr.. r. ". sutton Passes Away from
ParaIysis-His Family.

Mr.. Francis valville Sutton. an aged
and highly-respected citizen. died at his
residence, No. Ill north Plum street.
early this morning. About ten days ago
he suffered stroke OF paralysis, which
was succeeded by another stroke yester-
day, which was fatal in its results. Mr..
Sutton was in the 73d year OF his age.
and had for many years been a clerk
OF the Virginia Penitentiary, perform
ing his duties we'll and faithfully to
the end. He was an uncle OF Mr.. Frank
T. Sutton. and father Of Mr.. Corydon
II. Sutton. both OF the real estate
firm Of Sutton & Co.
The deceased married quite early In
life, and he leaves a wife and six sons
and four daughters, as follows: Messrs.
Corydon H., Lee E., w. p. G. ", H..
r., and Olander Sutton; and Mrs. VIII
bur Glazebrook, Mrs. Palmer, and
Misses Sallie and Annie Sutton. Funeral
announcement will be made hereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
May Come to Main street.

The cars OF the Richmond Railway
and Electric Company now run to
Broad street, instead Of to Clay, on First.
Barton Heights people want the line
extended to Main street. and the COM
pany announces its willingness to crafty
their wishes, IL given the necessary per-
mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
DIR. Massey slightly Better.

The condition OF DR.. ]. Page Massie.
who is at the Old Dominion Hospital
seriously I'll from blood poisoning, is re-
garded to be slightly improved. While DR..
Massie was making post-mortem exami-
nation with DR.. A. c. Blanton. on Friday
night, the former punctured the index
finger on his left hand with an operating
needle. Blood poisoning set In next
day. and since then DR.. Masses condi-
ton has been regarded by his attending
physicians as dangerous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11
ruuernI Of Mrs. Williams.

The funeral Of Mrs. Joseph G. Will
liams who died so suddenly Sunday
night soon after leaving the supper table.
took place from the residence. No. 300
east Grace street, yesterday at noon Rev.
Mr.. Goodwin, Of St. Johns church. con-
Quoted the service, and there were a
large number OF sorrowing friends pres
ent. Mrs. Williams was a lady Of lovely
Christian character. and her death was
a great shock to a wide circle OF friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Columbus, Of New
York, formerly well-known residents Of
Richmond. are In the city, having been
called here by the extreme illness of Mr.
Patrick Finnessey, the father Of Mrs Co
lumbus. Mr. Finnessey. who resides at
No. 22s south Fifth street. has only been
sick a few days. but It Is feared he will
not recover He Is an old and esteemed
citizen.