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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
NEW ITALIAN MINISTRY.
MARQUIS Df RUDINT PRIME MINIS
TER AND MINISTER OF INTERIOR.
IL Has "a Decided Conservative Leaning.
Baldissicr Notified That Necessary
Troops VIII he Furnished.

ROME, March lo.-The composition OF
the new Ministry is officially announced
as follows:
Marquis di Rudini. President OF the
Co1rcil and Minister OF the Interior.
General Ricotti. Minister of War.
Admiral Brin, Minister Of Marine.
Signor sermoneta, Minister Of Foreign
Affairs.
Signor Branca, Minister OF Finance.
Signor Colombo. Minister of the Treas
ury.
sIgnor Perazzi. Minister Of Public
Works.
Signor Guicciardini, Minister Of Agricul-
ture.
Siguor COST. Minister OF Justice.
Signor Gianturco Minister Of Public In.
struction.
Signor Carmine, Minister Of Posts and
Telegraphs.
The new ministry has decided conserva-
tive leanings. The ministers were sworn
into office at the Quirinal this after
noon, after which ceremony Parliament
was summoned 10 meet on March 18th.
The Prime Minister Marquis di Rudini
has wired to General Baldissier COM
mander of the Italian army in Abysslnia,
giving him assurances that ne will be
furnished with all the trOous that may
be necessary 10 prosecute the campaign
in Africa to a successful issue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
1LJBfNI ELECTIONS.
Senate Report Charges Gross and Elabo-
ratcIy Planned Frauds.

WASHINGTON, March i0-Senator
Chandler from the Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections, to-day submitted to
the Senate the majority report recon-
mending the adoption Of Senator Aliens
resolutions. providing for an investigation
of the Alabama State and legislative
elections OF 1894. Reference is also made
in the report to the previous election of
Thomas @. Jones, regular Democrat. as
Governor Neuben F. KOlb being the OPP
position candidate) was due 10 the whole
sale Justification Of returns of dishonest
election officials in pursuance Of a great
conspiracy deliberately organized long
before tho election for the purpose or
changing tho political complexion OF the
State in case IL should appear that kolb
and his supporters had carried the State"
Referring to the election Of lsgi. when
kolb was again candidate against ".
{. Oates. the report says. that Kol5
was elected as well as "A majority of the
legislative candidates on the same ticket,
but that they were not given the offices
on account of the fact that an erroneous
~ fictitious vote was re rncd. The re-
port calls attention to the fact that IN
fifteen counties the returns showed that
5000 votes We're polied, when. i'm reality
being elected by 1851 votes the report
declares that he was defeated by about
1000 majority. The KOlb Legislature, the
report says, was counted out In the same
way. and in both elections the fraudulent
votes came mainly from the black coun-
lies; that kOlb and his ticket carried "A
majority of the white counties" and that
the negroes falling to register. false poll
lists were made, and false returns certi-
fled 70 on behalf Of Kolbs antagonist.
THE case, the report says. lis not
merely one Of local frauds which happen
ct here and there over the State. but the
case made is that Of carefully planned and
deliberately manufactured masses of frau
dulent returns based upon no votes what
ever, but made 10 apparently def-~t
State government that was actually
chosen and 10 give apparent title to a
state government defeated by the Gov
ernor."
The report concludes with detailed ac-
count of the particulars concerning the
organization of the Kolb Legislature and
the election by 10 of w. 5. Rees as United
States senator 10 occupy the seat now Occu-
pied by John T. Morgan. The committee
say the investigation should be held, and
the facts made known whether they are
as have been charged. or are unf0unded
II the charges are we'll founded. the re-
port says 1t may be the duty of the SEN
ate 80 Gust Mr. Morgan from his seat.
The report takes positive ground affirm
ing the right Of the Senate 10 make the
investigation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11

he fears that this r. not n solitary exam
pie OF haste and inaccuracy In the prepat-
alton of the British case. 80 nj.
WASHINGTON. -. c., March lo.-lne
Venezuelan Commission formally fecelf ,i
Tho first lnstallment OF the Venezuelan
cas-. this morning from ex~Nlnst't
Scruggs counsel for the South AHisti.SS
Repubic who presented copies OF VI"
yolume upon which ne has been ehkak''
Tor tho past six months. and when ne III
formed the commission practlcs,y ~"
fained an the substance OF the ,h'hur
ian contention. though consideranie SUI
Elementary evidence IL ehp,ct'u . lan,'
raracas and will be submitted as soon
"a Il arrives. The volume, WI" ~,
'atns 4lo nagss and coiored map, ~ en-
,,,IsJ "odicial Slstory Of the Discussion
BETWEEN Venezuela and Great Bs''ain on
1heir Guiana Boundaries, anu - "a
voted exclusively TO the exhipliloh 81 ~,
c,aI corresnondence. unlike "a" BRUSH
Tiue-R Rock without a word or 'VHiiu,n'
or ar,riuent divided into twelve sec t'on7,
each covering "A distinct Phase OF 'he
negotiations since H.. 49,. mil,
The preface OF the hook ~ me oIil'lS,
letter OF the Palmcrston Mnlsus o.
March Is 1910. already pup'isneo ~
United Press dispatches dtscreulhhk tn'
Schomburgk line as an intendsu p9el'' -
~ followed bv the treaty OF Lonloh OF
iStt Inv witch the Dutch coded 10 Great
Britain the Cape OF Good hope alu ~
establishments Of Demerara. Essequioo'
and Bcrbice." ,t.t
over two hundred letters and oincsi
documents are given I'm full IN the pook,
arranged In chronological sequence -
few Of them having heretofore pe~"
quoted publicly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
CROPS or 1895.
The Proportion and Amount Of Corn Yet
Held l. Unprecedented.


Held l. Unprecedented.
WASHINGTON. March i0.-The Unit ii
States Department Of Agriculture's re-
port on the distribution and quality Of
the cora and wheat crops OF 1896:
Returns from the township. county, and
State correspondents Of the department
Indicate As the amount Of corn yet held
by farmers. ~; per cent. of the total crop.
or 1.O72,00J bushels.
The proportion and total farm reserves
are both unprecedented. A year ago the
stock so held was but 100000 bushels.
The amount 20 be sodl outside the county
IS estimated at 2l.9 per cent, last years
percentage having been 1874. The mcr-
camille proportion is SS.l per cent, against
81 last year. Average value OF merchan-
teable corn, 25.G cents. and Of unmcrchant-
able l5.J cents.
The wheat reserves I'm farmers hands
amount 10 26.3 per cent Of the crop. or
lz5'oVo,nc bushels. or this amount AZ per
cent. is reported as coming over from
1894 or before. The proportion Of wheat
sold beyond county lines Is IS . per cent.
The tobacco crop Of 1895 is found after
a special investigation TO have been 49i.
044~" pounds. an average yield Of 775
pounds per acre on 633, $50 acres. Value OF
crop, s35.574.eO.
The report on thecotton crop of 1905
based on railway and steamship rnnve-
ment, bill consumption and farm stocks
FEBRUARY LIST, will be made at noon the
18th instant
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Mr.. j. W. Heppert VIII Construct the Con-
fe.lerate Auditorium.

The Auditorium Committee to prepare
for tho Confederate Veteran reunion met
at O'Clock last evening at Murphys no.
tel with the following members present:
Judge George l.. Christian chairman,
II. a. Catlin. Joseph G. Diekerson. Col.
John Murphy. General Pcyton Wise, and
Colonel Robert n. Norihen. Mr.. ID. Wy
ley Atkinson. architect. was also pres
ent
Mr.. Young, representing Messrs. G.
W. Tanner q Co., appeared before the
committee and advocated the use of fire.
proof paint In the construction of the au-
ditOrium. This matter was left 10 the
judgment of Colonel Cutshaw, City En-
ginecr.
Before the bids were opened It was de-
cded. on motion of Colonel Murphy that
the contractor be required 10 give bond
I'm the sum Of g.. 500 10 complete and turn
over the auditorium TO the committee by
June 18th next. The bids were then OPEN
ed and the contract awarded TO Mr.. Jos.
Heppert. he being tho lowest bidber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
PERSONAL dND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters

Mr.. Brock Reinhardt and wife. or Ell
kins, W. Va, are visiting at Dr. Brooks
Mr. Frank V. Tnford and his mother.
Of Washington, u. C.. are at the Jeffer-
son.
Union Lodge. l. o. o. F., has elected
G.. f.. Bowden representative. and ". u.
Toler alternate TO the Grand Lodge.
Thd chairmen OF all the committees In
charge Of the arrangements tor the re-
union OF the Confederate veterans VIII
meet Thursday night.
The name Of the girl fatally burned
at 20 south Tenth street Saturday night
was Annie COsgrove. instead OF Annie
Rooney. She was hurled I'm lakewood.
Mr.. William Aldridge died at the Sol
dier's Home Monday and was buried in
Hollywood yesterday. He was from Pc
tersburg. and during the war fought with
Company T., Thirteenth Virginia Reg-
ment.
A testimonial. In the form OF pream-
bic and resolution, has been presented to
Captain William G. Wilkinson. formerly
superintendent of the Masonic Temple, In
appreciation of his faithful discharge Of
his duties In the Onerous position he held.
The Solid Democratic Club. of Monroe
Ward, will have a grand rally az No.
High street tomorrow night promptly at
O'Clock All candidates are respectfully
invited to attend.
jefferson Lodge Of Good Templars will
give a dramatic entertainment tomorrow
night The play 10 be presented is ent-
tied "Out in the Street.
Mrs Corneiia Nenable. Of Atlanta. Ga,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James "
Ellis, 200 west Main street.
The funeral Of Mrs. Joseph q. Wisams,
who dropped dead at her husbands resi-
dence corner Of Twenty-third and Grace
streets. last Sunday night, took place at
noon yesterday.
An interesting and largely attended
meeting Of the Academy Of Medicine and
Surgery was held last night at the Y. NJ
.. A. building.
The Wednesday Club held their usual
practice at the Y. NJ. G. A building last
night The club is making great prepa-
rations for this seasons spring festival.
which promises TO be one of the best ever
held under the auspices Of this progress
sive musical organization.
Mr.. 3. Slaughter. OF Washington. ID. c..
has volunteered to give piano recital at
the entertainment for the Grace-Street
BAPTIST church at the Richmond Theatre
next Friday night. Mr.. Slaughter is
fine performer and his playing is of high
order and will be appreciated by the audi
once.
The cars Of the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company now run TO Broad
street instead of 10 Clay on First. Bar
ton Heights people want the line extended
10 Main street and the company an
nounces its willingness to crafty the.r
wishes if given the necessary permission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
LOCIL OPTION ELECTION.
Two Out of Three Districts in Allegheny
County Are Wet,

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. March 10
spccial-The local option election in Al
lcghany county to-day was a hot contest.
Both sides worked hard. and every Of
Tort MAS made 10 set tut fgll vote.
In Clifton fCige JJ5 votes We're poled,
the highest ever pOlcI, with one excep-
ton ana the Drys carried the town by
II MAJ Gritty The day was lair. and no
disorder O. urrtd.
a large number Of ladies showed their
interest IN the contest by holding an all
day prayer-meeunf ln the ~. T.. church,
South. which began IT a. NJ, and the
church bel. Was rAnS every hour. In
Clifton district the Drys carried. besides
this town, Iron Gate and Jackson River
precincts. The Vets carried Longdale
Furnace and Peters Switch precincts by
majorities sufficient 10 overcome the Drys
by ~ which makes the district wet.
CONVICTION. VA. March lO.-Special.-
A local-option election was held i'm the
three districts OF this county today,
with the probable following results: Cow
ington districts wet by about 100 ma
jorty. Clifton district wet by about 20
majority, and Boiling Springs district dry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11

4 Favorable Report and Bitter Fight
Expected.

Expected
WASHINGTON. d. c.. March 1O-The
Subcommittee Of the Senate Committee
on Territories this morning. by the unani-
nous vote OF Senators Davis, White. and
Shoup ordered a favorable report on the
bill 10 admit New Mexico to statehood.
number of minor amendments were
made 10 the pending measure, amona
others one 10 make the census Of 1Sg'
the basis Of representation in the Consti-
tuti0nal Convention. IL is believed that
the full committee will order a favor
able report on the bin. There Will UNI
doubtedly be a fight against the admis-
sion Of this territory when the bin comes
into the Senate-hrst. because the ter
ritory is not. as some senators clalm.
sufficiently settled 70 justify its peopit
in assuming statehood and for the
further reason that. the Spanish language
is the tongue commonly spoken within
its borders and second. because by the
admission Of this territory the strength
Of the free-slver men IN the Senate will
be increased by two votes by the admis-
sion Of the senators from that territory
when 1t becomes a state. The bill may
perhaps. pass the Senate but the indica-
lions are that IL cannot pass the House
Of Representatives
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
PICKING BLUE BOOK no PIECES
An Expert Charges That in at Least One
Instance Quotation is Garbled.

LONDON, March lO.-The Chronicle will
tomorrow publish the first of aseries of
articles by an expert criticising the Nene-
zuelan Blue-Boo just issued by the
Government. The writer insists that all
the bitterness and vehemence OF the Nene-
zuelan claim centres I'm the alleged British
usurpation OF the cost between the No
rocco and OrinOco rivers IL IS here he
says that the British IS weakest. Tho
contention that the Dutch possessed this
territory prior TO the treaty of Munster
iscertainly not proved satisfactorily by
the Blue Book, and he adduces reasons
I'm support OF his contention. lie un-
earths an inaccuracy IN quotation from
Spanish record Of 1910 and seeks 10
show that the quotation as cited I'm the
Bue-Book Is n garbied and perverted
summary Of the original lie adds that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11

wick county. situated withp the COT
porale limits Of the city have been trans
ferrcd TO the city OF Newport News, as
provided for I'm special act Of the Legis-
liture.
The city treasurer received from the
county 5000, a portion OF the taxes coll
lectcd by the county for 1895. due the city
under the same act.
The first session OF the Circuit Court
for tho city Of Newport News met 10 day
with Judge Gunter on the bench.
The order ISIS led by Police Justice }.
Il. G. Brown. requiring all musical in
struments played I'M saloons 10 be stopped
~ or before 10 o'clock. will be contested
refore the Corporation Court during its
present term hy James \. Robinson. who
was today fined for violating the order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
Il POLICE RAID.
Carrying Out the Provisions of Incorpora-
ton at Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. March To-
The principal subject of discussion yester-
day was the raid made Sunday night by
the police on the houses OF bad character
OF this city. There were found in these
places men who hold official positions. and
are responsible TO the city for the en-
forcement of the laws OF the State. The
City Council. which only recently passed
laws prohibiting the maintenance OF
these places, was represented among rhe
visitors to the houses which were raided.
The city fathers. as a whole. Is a repre-
sentative body or the lest men Of the city.
who would do honor TO any city CT State.
and this happens to be a black sheep.
The proprtetors Of six Of these houses
were found guilty Of keeping houses OF
ll-fame and fined so each.
Tha public property belonging TO War
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11

Gilbert X. Pollock and +. e. Pollock.
his wife. last evening filed a deed Of as
sicnmont IN tho clerks Office Of the Chan
ccry Court. tanning Henry Parsons as
trustee The property conveyed con
sists OF the contents of the liquor and
grocer, store at eOl north Third street.
The liabilities are estimated at about
81 900. while the value Of the assets Is not
gwen Besides the contents Of the store
m question. lot of improved properly
on the north side Of Baker, between Third
and Fourth streets is also transferred. but
subject 20 a lien of $500
After selling the property the trustee
IS first 10 pay the lien and all legal ex-
penses by the drawing of the deed. in
Guiding $50 10 George J. Hooper, Jr. for
services fhe other creditors are to be
satisfied IN the following manner:
First-G orge T.. Crawford q Co.. siS5.
due on note.
Second-lstabella II. Pollock. $50.
Third-A. r.. Oliver. Si6. 40.
All other creditors are 10 be paid rata
bly,.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
ron coon GOTERNvENT
The Democratic League Wants to Reduce
Taxation.


The citizens meeting which was held
in old Lee Camp Hall last night was
very largely attended 10y the most promi-
nent business men Of the'city
The meeting was held behind closed
doors. and was in session for over three
hours.
The Executive Committee were ex-
iremely roticent and had very little TO
give out. They stated that il had been
decided 10 call the organization the
Democratic League for Good Govern
meht' All white Democratic voters are
eligible to membership. The committee
admitted that the best interests Of the
league had been discussed. but they would
not disclose the nature Of the discussion.
large number Of applications for mem
bership to the league were received.
1t was decided that the object Of the
league shall Do 10 secure an economical
administration Of the city's affairs: 10
interest and stimulate the people in their
duties of citizenship. to elect a large num-
Der OF representative men 10 the legisa-
tive branch of fhc city government. 10
secure ting repeal Of such laws or ordi-
nances as are hurtful to the interests OF
this community. 10 secure the passage
Of such laws, either State or municipal.
as Will oest promote the prosperity and
happiness of the people at large: TO re-
duce taxation. which viii secure fair
value TO real estate. and which will i'm
wife idle money TO build up our borders.
10 devise the best methods whereby the
commercial and manufacturing interests
Of the city may be increased and do
such other things as may appear from
time TO time 70 be wise and 10 the great
est advantage to the greatest number OF
our people.
The league will meet again Saturday
night IN the same place and al the same
hour
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
RfIILF ron BOOh AGENTS.
s Senator Martin Presents Petition Il
Place Name of God In the Constitution.

WASHINGTON March io.-Special.-
In Congress to-day Senator Butler pre-
scented a petition from sundry citizens OF
Fayetteville, n. c.. praying for the pas
sage OF the bill for the relief OF the book
agents Of the Methodist ! Epise~i<l
Church. South
Senator Martin presented a memorial
from sundry citizens Of Orange county
Va. asking the amendment OF the con-
stitution and the Introduction Of the name
of the Supreme Being therein.
Representative Shaw. OF North Caro-
lima. introduced the petition Of the heirs
OF Frederick Jones, praying for reference
OF a war claim. amounting 20 $1,000, TO
the Court Of Claims.
Representative Meredith introduced
bill to reimburse @. S.Ayer In the sum OF
s2l,2OO for property destroyed by the army
OF General Sheridan in the late war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
YMC-A Omcers EIeeted.

At the annual meeting Of the active
members Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. held last night IN the Asso-
citation building, the following officers and
directors were elected for the ensuing
Robert VI. smith. president; ". J..
Whitchurst. first vice-president; g. W.
Tanner. second vice-Dresident: "a. y.
Newman. third vice-president; .. T.
Svdnor Jr. treasurer; ;. NJ. WOODWARD
recording secretary.
Directors-R. s. Bosher. Joseph Bryan,
J. ". Banton. r. A. HARRISON. }. Il.
West. ". A. Crenshaw. j. W. Gordon
d. 5. Bennett. W. G.. West.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
VIRGINIA Boat tiuh.

The twentieth annual meeting of the
Virginia Boat Club was held last night
at the Young Mems Christian Association
building. with a large attendance. The
reports received showed the finances Of
the organization 10 be in better condition
than ever before and the property OF
the club IN hrst-class order.
The club transacted much routine busi-
ness. and all Of the old officers were re-
elected.
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Mr.. lioNnll. Leciure

The Cavalry Association of the Army
Of Northerp Virginia met in the armory
last night and made further arrange
mcnts for the lecture 90 be delivered by
Mr. William l.. Royal in the Richmond
Theatre next Tuesday night on the battle
OF Gettysburg. The lecture will be un-
der the auspices Of the Veteran Cavalry
Association and the Daughters of the
Confederacy. There is no doubt but that
the old Confederate soldiers will turn
out I'm large numbers TO hear Mr.. Royal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
Death of Francis yaI,ellc Sutton

Mr.. Francis V. Sutton. for many years
clerk at the penitentiary died at his
residence. No. III north Plum street. iris
morning at 1870 o'clock, In the
Seventy-third year Of his age.
Mr. Sutton had been resi-
dent Of this city and Of Laurel Va. nea "
all of his long life. and was greatly re-
spected by all who knew him.
lie leaves widow and four daughters
Messrs. c. H., G. v. w. p, II. r.. L.
T.. and Olanda Sutton and Mrs. Palmer.
Mrs. Wilbur Glazebrook. and Misses An
ME and Sallie Sutton.
The funeral arrangements will be made
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-11
A SUDDEN DEATH,
Mr.. Samnol -. Austin, of Fairfield, Expires
From Heart Trouble.

samuc u. Austin, a resident of Fair
field. just outside the city limits, died
quite suddenly Sunday night OF neuralgia
of tne heart. He had attended the ser
vices at Fairmount-Avenue Baptist
church, ard seemed I'm unusually good
health. but upon his return home was
suddenly seized with a hemorrhdge and
died in about ten minutes
Mr. Austin was about forty-scvcn years
of age. and a native of North Carolina,
TO which State bis body was shipped for
interment Yesterday morning lie leaves
q wife, hut no children