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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
VIGOROUS Opposition in the Senate 10
the Committees Recommendation.
YR. SIUBBSS TOUCHING APPEAL.
Hs Makes a Feeling Address and Speaks
Kindly Of Captain Doyle.
, ,,tSHBACH SPEAKS OUT
n.scnds the Board of visitors
and Thinks Public Sentiment anu
.,sunpcrs Influenced the
.;ttr,-Tbc DiIl Passed.

....t. last night, after three hours
...t .r.ament. during which there
..... very affecting scenes, ADOPT
....-. Of the special joint commit
...... With the investigation OF the
r-aferrcd against the Deaf,
.,l Blind Institution, at Staun-
..s tassed the reorganization bill
.....r.. ly that committee.
senate chamber was crowded
.....,..t The entire discussion with
.......r carar listeners, who paid rapt
.....or q, the u,terances Of the speak
,...rI hung on their every word.
-....r r. S. Doyle. the principal OF
ell. Institution. whose conduct has been
.....~ .t..atiou. and several members
49, t.. I.arl were present. also.
r.. r.. 70 u the committee was called
,. .r.r..y az $50 o'clock, the special
.,.r f.r ,hat hour being s.detracked for
D.. AHA SIR. Morris took the floor. lie
DEE desired TO enter his protest
..st tho report. as De- found that not
,.. PARTICLE OF evidence taken bN tl-
, ...-. tt.s bore upon the management
az OBI. institution for the past TWO years
o. t.mbt protest" said he. against
o.. stigma which VIII De placed uDon
t.. rosri of Visitors IL this report IS
..t.l" lie said the Investigation ana
Oh. rsuort were the result Of public
,.rrmrnt created for TIE most part by
newspapers.
CHAIRMAN STUBBS SPEAKS.
,fr Stubs. in reply to Mr.. Morris. said;
,'- President. this report is before TINS
r They can DO as they think best
vtr H. ID VIII not hurt me. personally
.- Otherwise IL they reject it, / say that
e.. fv. men who made this report did
=, t....-. they thought il was the best
H.. ...4 ie done under the evidence.
e.I vile. a senator gets upon this floor
ana mikes fle broad charge that is made
~ Oh. senator from Charlottesville
,.u.t DIS brother senator's, and against
o.. .rN.r. of the House
u.-. 81. St lbs was interrupted by Mr..
Morris who t,d what charge had been
maj Ur u % his remarks. "Nou said
..,...t.r." said Mr. Stubs. that this
.t- forced from us hy news
t...t-" Ir. Morris said he did not in
t,.l I'D convey that idea
.N.w. A'r President" continued Mr..
c.l.Is. "thls Legislature has no authority
f. remove the Principal. This Legislature
fa. al authority % remove the teachers.
This LEGISLATURE only has the authority
l.. elect the Board Of Visitors. The only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

a Democratic primary IL the thing.
The Legislature will probably extend It's
session day or two at least, and there
will be time to pass our charter bills.
Let this be done with the distinct UNDER
standing that the amendments shall be
first submitted to a Democratic primary.
to be held in advance OF the special
charter election. Now let the Richmond
delegation rise up and rescue their party
from danger. Who's afraid to trust a
Democratic Primary?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

government" He said the charges should
have been made before a board meet
ing. and not brought up before the
whole state. 81 believe" said MIR.
Mushbach, that, unconsclously. the com
nittee has been influenced by what they
have seen in the newspapers"
Mr.. McCune. in speaking upon the re-
port. said: "The committee are deserving
OF the thanks of the Senate as well as of
the State for their efforts in this behalf.
bat / am reminded OF one thing-that
is. that the smallest flower known TO
botanical research is that OF the yeast
plant. That flower is one tenth OF a
millimetre In diameter; and the purposes
that actuated this research costing the
senators and members of the House who
had charge of IL many and many a
nights hard work and the soul OF the
persons who actuated it are still smaller
than the yeast-plant flower.
Mr.. Stubbs closed the debate In few
words. saying that he submitted the re-
port TO the Senate for action.
NO CHANGE is MADE.
Mr. Morris offered an amendment, pro-
yiding that the present Board OF Visitors
be authorized 10 reorganize the institu-
ton. This was rejected.
Mr. Sands offered a resolution instruct
ing the Board OF Visitors 10 reorsani2e
the institution by discharging all tho
teachers and corps OF assistants at pres
ent employed at the school Mr.. Flood
said he was opposed to turning out all
OF the teachers. against some OF whom
there were no charges. The resolution
was defeated and the report OF the COM
mittee adopted.
Tbe bill prepared by the committee was
then taken UP, when Mr.. Hay offered a
substitute, providing that tne boatd Oh
Visitors be authorized to discharge the
present superintendent OF the INSTITUTION
ana Nessrs Humbert and McCambridge.
teachers AT the school. Mr.. Hay made
a Vigorous speech in favor of his sub
stitute. while Mr.. Turnbull thought II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Family of Eight Asphyxinted.

CHICAGO. ILL, February 29.-By the
escape of coal-gas from a large stove In
n lower room of the residence or Fred.
Stuenkei living a few miles west or
Chicago Heights. yesterday, Mr. Stuen-
kel and two daughters are dead, and Mrs.
Stuenkel and four other children are dy-
ing
The mother was awakened during the
night by the cries Of the children. but did
not notice the hot stove and gas. One
by one the family dropped of, and 1t
was not until I A. VI. that help arrived
and the cause of the trouble was dis
covered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
WOULD NOT PROVOKE CONFLICT.
Spanish Minister Says Cuban RecOg-
milton HIS Only Moral importance.

MADRID, February 2s.-In an inter-
view to-day Prlme-Minister canovas del
Castillo said that no doubted IL Presi-
dent Cleveland approves a recognition OF
the Cuban insurgents as belligerents,
but, If he should be compelled to endorse
the action of Congress, II would not pro-
woke an international conflict, nor inter-
rupt the friendly relations existing be-
tween Spain and the United States A
declaration OF belligerency, the Prime
Minister added, had moral, not material.
Importance. Spain was not buying war;
material In the United States. on the
other hand the recognition OF the Cuban
rebels as belligerents would bind the
United States to a greater neutrality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

NORFOLK, VA, February GA spe-
cial to the Virglnlan from Newport News
reports that the Amerlcan-Liner Paris arg
rived there at p. NJ. All preparations
had been made for docking her as soon
as the tide should admit. but At p. NJ.
a telegram was received from New York
reporting the grounding OF the New
York, and that the Paris would be needed
10 make the New Yorks run across the
Atlantic. Only the most urgent repairs
Will be made 70 the Paris. and she will
at once return 10 New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

Miss Trout tells me, and I am satisfied
she Is correct. that she did not tel me
about the dismissal of the three boys
from the Deaf, Dumb. and Blind lnstitu-
ton. Miss Trout says, also, that she
knew OF the sickness of the mother or the
boys. and that 1t was on account or this
sickness that the boys went home. she
says. also that she knew that the boys
were coming back. | wish to correct my
testimony in this respect, and ask that
this letter be filed as part OF my tes-
timony
| wish to add that did not mean In any
way to say that Miss Trout did not have
confidence IN FOUR committee. for Miss
Trout has more than once told me she
had confidence in the committee. that they
would make a proper report.
Yours very truly. etc.
HEBER KER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Eatnl Collision of Trains.

HUNTINGTON, ". w, feDruary 2s.-
Two freight trains colllded at Doane, On
the Norfolk and Western railroad, this
morning, and one engine and vine cars
were completely demolished. Fire then
broke out. ami several cars were burned.
John Winter. n brakeman. was probably
fatally injured. and others of the crew
slightly injured. The loss Is heavy. and all
trains were Delayed several hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Pere Marauette's station.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. February &
No date has yet been fixed for unveiling
the statue OF Pere Marquette, presented
to the government By the State OF Wis
consln. The statue Is covered with a
white cloth, and has been In position
in Statuary Hall. In the Capitol. for a
week or more. Before the ceremony or
unwilling takes places a resolution &c
cepting the statue must be agreed 10 by
both houses OF Congress. No such action
has yet been taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Nahcr md Fitzsimmons I'm the Ring.

NEW YORK, February 9.-Maher and
Fltzsimmons met again In public tonight
in Madson-Square Garden, and spared
three friendly rounds Makers eyes were
still swollen and inlamed. The sparring
and wrestling in the clinch were by no
means gentle. and from appearances all
that was needed was n little less restraint
by their friends and the police to have
made the battle serious affair. Maher
was evldertly the fayorite OF the crowd,
and the Chatting he got irritated Fitz-
simmons TO a display Of temper several
flrnna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
A Democratic primary is the thing

A Democratic primary is the thing.
The Legislature will probably extend its
session q day or two at least, and there
win be time to pass our charter bills.
Let this be done with the distinct under
standing that the amendments shall be
first submitted TO a Democratic primary,
10 be held in advance OF the special
charter election. Now let the Richmond
delegation rise up and rescue their party
from danger. Who's afraid to trust q
Democratic primary?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Gov. creenhaige Reported Beyond
Recovery.

LOWELL, MASS. February 2.-Gover-
nor Greenhalge was taken worse this
afternoon with nervousness, and tonight
is very low. He has been i'll for several
weeks DR.. Nickerson. who is in at
tendance. is non-commttal in regard 10
his ultlnSte recovery. though his condi-
ton is v&y critical.
At 10 o'clock il was reported that the
Governor was beyond recovery, but this
his relatives would neither affirm nor
HanV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
WIN Sell Over 400 Thoroughbr~ds.

NASHVILLE, TENN. February 2s.-
One OF the largest sales ever hsid by
the Tennessee Breeders Aslocation will
take place at Cumberland Park. here.
from March 10Th TO 18th. inclusive, and
special arrangements have been made
for IL. All the noted breeders Of trotters.
PAGERS. and utility horses In Wilson. Sum
ner, Rutherford, and Davidson counties
will be represented. and over 100 OF the
highest-classed horses ever catalogued by
the association will be put under tho
hammer. Walter o. Farmer. the we'll
known turfman. Is here. and hsS charge
OF the sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Collision Causes Three Deaths.

WILMINGTON. DEL. February "a
disastrous freight wreck occurred on the
Delaware railroad one half mile north
OF Blackbird Station, this afternoon. BY a
mis- understanding OF orders two freight
trains were In a headend collision on
a stretch OF single track. A dense fog
prevailed, and there was no Stacking up
Of either train. Two engines and thirty
cars. were wrecked. One engineer was
killed, and two brakemen fatally injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
New Paper In DnnviIie.

DANvILLE. VA. February 2s.-Ths
Daily Review made its appearance here
to-day. with news service of the South
ern Assoeiated-United Press. The new
paper is under the management CT Messrs.
Gillian x oliver. and will All an import
ant gap in the newspaper world OF South
ern Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
Penrl organs Alleged Murderer In
Court.

CINCINNATI. o.. February 29.-Scott
Jackson and Alonzo Mailing. the alleged
murderers OF Pearl Bryan, were brought
into the Criminal Court this morning.
Sheriff Plummer. OF Newport. KY. pre-
sented his papers for extradltion- After
brief consultation among attorneys
continuance till next Saturday was agreed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
MIR. ECHoISs POSITION.

Mr.. Echols then took the floor. He said.
In consequence Of the position he oc-
cupied. he felt IL Incumbent upon him
to express himself to the Senate as TO
the report under consideration. tie said
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

CoNsTANTINOPLE February :s.-Ap
trade has been issued granting psrmis.
sion TO Messrs. Hubbeli and Pullman. o.
the American Red Cross Society -
proceed TO Zeitoun to distribute relief
to the suffering Armenians.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

LONDON. February 23.-Captaln Hea'
ny, the American citizen who was
member OF DR.. Jameson's stan on the oc-
caslon Of the latter's raid Into the Trans
vaal. sailed from Southampton FOR New
York on board the American Line steam
or 81. Louis to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

| mountaineering as do everything that
has transpired at that observation-disclosures
him TO the care OF Tom. Doyle with no
fear for his safety. ! would to God that
/ had an institution to which / could send
him"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

passed II would be going in the teetl
OF the report just adopted"
Mr.. Stubs said he would rather see the
bin introduced by the committee de
feated than that gross injustice should b
done any MAJ. by the passage OF The
substitute which had been offered. He
was opposed TO discharging Captain Doyle
or any one else without allowing them 70
have q hearing before the board. which
was 10 appoint their successors. Mr..
Vav. at the conclusion OF Mr.. Stubs S
speech, withdrew the substitute. and the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

Barton Heights, said. in reference to
Mr.. Bartons affairs: II do not lose
anything, further than the temporary de-
probation in the value OF property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

Orders for printing sent to the Disp&tcA
Company viii be given prompt attent'cns
and the style Of work and pricss WI ~
sure to please you. ..-<s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

power thlt can remove the teachers Is
Oh. Board NJ Visitors Of the institution.
DE- Coo plain 10 De misunderstood that
tN' MO tile w1'e teachers of that in
stt.t.0 Irr addicted 90 strong drink
h ttr us public sentiment was con-
ST. Stuhbs continued. lit was
oa whispered i'm the air that the
cur.'.. 800 not go far enough The re-
I.'t ea could Doe hinged upon the
statements m4ie hy three Of the teach
H- trIuon. and one OF the
' ' stated that they could not
i'e.nm' Ha school as a good one.
Ml, DuELEs CONDUCT.
Air Flanagan aslled Mr. Stubbs II 1t
c.i rot appear 10 the evidence that Mr..
Doyle Nu- seen drunk IN Richmond. Mr..
s.'',t aosr.W edged that this was true,
t'i c.rtnur-. he said thai the COM
n''.0 mad. q thorough Investigation,
60 thorough that one of the newspapers
criticised them. and uuiustly. he said.
Too tle.r examination OF Miss Riggs He
sl excluding the testimony OF the
t-muf.s. Doe would base his report upon
i.r statements OF the teachers Of TIE
in uiutlou. III this body endorses this
feiort' said Mr.. Stubhs Il want It 10
% io the world that ] cast no reflection
uion the members of that board"
A PATHETIC INCIDENT.
SIR Stubs. as Doe proceeded. grew elo-
o..ht in DIS defence ~ Captain Doyle.
D.. severely ceusured Dr. Winston for
it.it remained ON the board when he
o''-.i.iei the institution sufficiently cor
i-,' 10 remove thcreirom his afflicted SON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

he did not intend that his remarks
should be construed as a reflection upon
the committee. HAS there been any
charge against the Board OF Directors
Of that institution" asked Mr.. Echos.
Were these charges preferred against
them? They were preferred against the
officers of that institution. and IL Is
manifestly unjust to the board TO pun
ish them" Continuing. Mr.. Echols said
as far as the report referred to the prn-
cipal of the institution. he believed It
was correct one. He said he would say
to any one who told him that that officer
was derelict in his duty. that the charge
was false. He could not agree with the
report Of the committee asking that
the board be dismissed. and the reorSani-
ZatiOn Of that board be made by the
Governor of the State. 'Why not,
he continued. bring this report before
the Board Of Visitors and show them the
facts contained therein? / say that these
gentlemen of the committee. I'm my
humble judgment. have erred. There
has been no intention upon their part
10 do injustice 10 any Of their fellow
citizens. But / say when you undertake
to make the reorganization that they
suggest YOU do nine OF the reputable cit-
zens Of this Commonwealth an injus-
tice that they will never recover from.
Mr. buchanan. member OF the COM
mittce, said he could not have signed the
report If It had been any more con-
servative that it was. He warmly advo-
Gated its adoption.
Mr. Flanagan said he endorsed every
word Of the report. II he took a political
view Of II. he said, he would wish that
the Senate OF Virginia. Democratic
body. would reject the document. IF
Justice Is to be done" said he. 'you must
clean out that institution and begin
anew"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

DELEGATE HOWARD HATHAWAY.
lie spoke OF the report. and said: "If my
father were the principal. II my brother
were a member OF the board, II my sister
were a teacher I'm the institution. ~ my
afflicted boy Here the Senator's voice
failed hlm.and bis uplifted hand trembled
with emotion. He soon Overcame his
feelings. though. and In husky voice
continued: Il have an afflicted son at
home. son q years OF age lie has
never since his birth been able even to
Nsp the name father But 1 love him:
lie Is my own flesh and blood. and yet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01
AN UNJUST VERDICT.

Mr.. Mushbach. who is n member Of the
Board of Visitors. then took the floor.
lie said he was not upon his feet To de-
feni Senator Mushbach, Captain Mush-
bach. George Mushbach. or any other
Mushbach. lie was perfectly satisfied
with himself. and in love with himself.
and no action Of the Senate could change
his opinion Of himself" The only thing
/ want To address myself TO is this said
he: "All Of these persons who have been
accused Of doing anything have been
found to be not guilty; and all of these
persons who have not been accused Of
doing anything have been found guilty
He said the whole investigation had been
the result of an outcry made by the
newspapers and the trial of Mr.. Yates,
when he was 200 miles away. was
piece Of injustice the like OF which he
had never seen. He had sent a writ
ten statement OF his defence. and it was
turned down upon a technically Of the
rules OF evidence. Suppose Tom Doyle
did come TO Richmond and get drunk"
said he. he had a right 10. If we APP
piled that rule TO the General Assembly
and the judiciary We wouldn't have any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-01

The following letter from Mr.. Heber
Ker, the stanton correspondent OF the
Richmond Times. who testified before the
committee. has been received:
stanton. Va, February q. 1896
Hon. ]. n. Stubs:
Dear Sir.-I have seen Miss Gay Trout
since my return from Richmond. and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-23
The Blair County Primaries.

Among the several primaries held on
Saturday. one of the most instructive
was that in Blair county, where di-
rect poll of the people was taken on
the question of the next United States
senator This poll was not in ali re-
spects a fair one. Only two names
we're printed upon the ticket, those OF
John Wanamaker, of Philadelphia, and
Congressman Jack Robinson, of Media.
The fact that Mr. Wanamaker ran far
ahead of Mr. Robinson does not neces-
sarly indicate that he would be pre-
ferred by the people of Blair county
to all other candidates for senator: its
meaning is rather that the preference
as between the two men Is for the
former.
SO far as the result in Blair county
will have influence upon the state at
large, that influence will no doubt be
salutary. 1t will. we think, be general
ly conceded that the preference of the
people of Blair county has been we'll be-
slowed or the two men, Mr. Wana-
maker Is obviously the better qualified
man for United States senator. He is a
man of high personal and business
standing; a man of demonstrated ex-
ecutve ability: a clean-cut and cour-
ageous exponent of the great CONNER
cial element in our citizenship: Mr..
Robinson, on the other hand, is at best
| only an interesting political guerrilla.
spirited, chivalrous and with many ad
mirable personal traits. but in no sense
fit representative of the second great
est commonwealth in the highest legis-
lative tribunal on earth. The position
| only familiarity with the state and
with its interests. but also tact discre-
tion. polish, culture and diplomacy; it
is no place for HOtspur.
We are not yet prepared to say that
Mr.. Wanamaker would sufficiently APP
proXimate to the requirements of the
office to deserve our preference in field
widened to include all the candidates
Yet as between men or MS type ana
| politicians of the caliber of John B.
Robinson. the choice Of Blair county is
| unquestionably the choice of the con-
servative sentiment of the state. And
| II that sentiment shall have its way at
Harrisburg next winter. the successor
10 Cameron will much more closely re-
sprnbla Wann "A l<pr than Robinson n l.
| though he may be neither.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-23
An OppOrtune Point,

The point is well made by the Phila-
delphia Record in connection with tho
war department special report upon
the size and scope OF the national
guard and Of the reserve military force
available in extreme emergency that
'no skeleton formation Of the armed
forces Of the United States has been de-
vised in such manner that the levies
hastily called from the uniformed state
troops could take their assigned places
rapidly and without confusion. so that
the whole might De easily transformed
into an effective military machine un-
der single command; and no method
of mobilization, rapid transportation
ana concentration at threatened points
has been provided for" Neither is
there any organized commissariat.
ready at moments notice to supply
q large army with as it needs in the
camp and on the march. In the mat
ter Of small arms the equipment of the
National guard is fairly uniform:. but
most of the weapons are of an obsolete
pattern. and the supply of heavier ord
nance is almost nothing.
Our contemporary suggests that since
congress is in a belligcrent mood. it
ought to make some systematic effort
to put the potentiality of armed force
behind its war-like words, and not
stand chattering the language of def
ance in the face of the fact. that should
war'come. ut would take all our avail
able troop ships six months to prepare
for the transportation beyondthe sea
OF a single army corps" OF course, the
assumption that armed conflict is a
likely result of any present foreign
complication is a violent one; at the
same time, the Records sarcasm
touches the public upon a raw point,
and this congress should under no cir
cumstances adjourn until 1t has at least
provided for an official inquiry into the