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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
PALMA STILL DOUBTS
HE DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT MA
GEO HAS BEEN KILLED.
REASONS FOR HIS POSITION.
"If the spnniards Had Mnceo's Body
They Would Have Placed IL on
View Long Ago"-TestimOny Con-
Grmiug the peauh.

NEW YORK. December 1o.-Senor
Palma. OF the Cuban Junta, was kept
busy to-day answering questions put to
him by numerous callers anxious to
learn something definite concerning the
reported death OF the Cuban leader,
Maceo. Senior Palma said to reporter:
II regret that | can give you no news
to-day / will say. however, that l am
more confident than ever that Maceo
is alive and WELL Though l have not
received any word as yet from Cuba,
l base my belief upon the dispatches in
the morning papers to-day. One from
Key West, by way of Jacksonville. Is
very encouraging. l believe, as it states
that Maceo is near the trocha, and is
causing the enemy much trouble. If the
Spaniards had Maceos body, it would
have been placed on view long ago, and
the fact that this has not been done only
strengthens my belief that the great
patriot and soldier is alive, and that
we will hear from him in few days"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
ROMAN LEGISLATORS EXCITED.
Almost n Free Fight In the 'h"h-
her of Deputies.

ROME. December 1O.-There was
violent scene i'm the Chamber OF Deputies
to-day. owing to an attack made on
General Mocenni, ex-Minister of war ID
connection with conferring decorations
unon officers and others who took part
in the recent disastrous Abyssynian cam
naign. General Mocenni attempted 10
defend his action, but his voice was
drowned I'm flood Of yells ana hoots
ond opprobrious epitnets. and ne was
tnally compelled to abandon the tri.
rune and take his seat. The Soeiaiist
,'enbers were particularly violent III
tbcIr denunciation OF the ex-Minister'
and their attacks were warmly respond
ed n by the supporters of Genera MO
cenni At one time 1t appeared as
tSorch n free fight would be INDUCED
e. nv the overexcited deputies, ana the
,resident Of the chamber, assisted %
,be other officials OF house, had tne
areatest difnculty in preventing an exhipi-
.ion of fsticuffs. The uproar became
en- great that the president conciuueu
,oat the only way to restore order was
80 suspend the sitting, which he accord
ingly did.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
THE ANTI-FITZ CONSPIRACY.
Assistant-Traine Allen Tcstihes'
Corrobornting Charge of Combine

Ass
Corrobornting Charge of Combine.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 1O.-George
Allen. Tom Sharkey's assistant trainer
occupied the witness-box most OF to-day
i'm behalf of Bob Fitzsimmons. His tesu-
mony was strongly corroborative OF that
given by Billy Smith yesterday, and tend
ed to show the alleged conspiracy by
which the Cornishman was robbed OF the
decision OF the recent fight Allen sald
that Sharkey never talked TO him about
the fight. and he knew nothing before the
contest OF any deal by which Sharkey was
10 be given the decision. and he knew OF
no plan TO have a friendly referee namen'
The night Of the fight witness was In
Sharkey's corner IN the capacity OF ootlle-
holder He could see the men clearly
and closely followed their movements. IN
the eighth round Fltz8imrlons landed ms
~ft i'm sharkey's stomach. and followed II
I'D Immediately with an upper-cut on the
chin. IL was a second or two before
Sharkev fell after receiving the last blow.
Allen was positive he did not see any touI'
He was holding towel. and started 10
toss II i'm the air in token OF defeat, Dut
was prevented from doing 30. He as
eisted in CARRYING Sharkey from the ring
10 his dressing-room. and while doing so
first heard that the sailor had been given
the decision on "A foul
Asked as 10 Sharkey's condition AT thaI
time. Allen said: He was groanins ana
limp. but not insensible He was not
knocked out but he was limp
Allen said that Lynch, Abbott Danny
Needham. Billy Smith. and a reporter
vent TO the dressng-room. Smith and
the witness began to undress Sharkey'
but Ivnch objected. Sharkey asked Al
len TO get some water and motoned
for him 10 bathe his groin, which he
ala He saw no swelling or discolora-
tlon. Lynch refused to permit doctor
~ examine Sharkey until after he was
removed to his hotel. When the latter
reached his room Allen helped to un-
dress him. and again bathed his groin
T.ve, then he saw no swelling or dis
ooioration Soon after Needham came
a, with n doctor, and the room was
cleared. only Lynch and Needham re-
naming. while the physician examined
cbarkev. Allen left the hotel and did
NOT return until the next afternoon
when he demanded some money. Lynch
cave him SlOO Witness thought his ser
vices were worth 500. and later Lynch
gave him $40 more, and followed 1t Mon
day with go
Allen was cross-eXamined by Generai
Rarnes. but did not add anything to his
testimony.
william 4. Abbott. a tenderloin saloon
keener. testified that he assisted In car
rying Sharkey 10 his dressing-room'
ana described the incidents while In
there substantially as Allen did.
Permission was given General Barnes
n take the depostions of Lynch, Shar-
kew Needham. carp, and others. ana
the case was continued until Monday.
wyatt. the referee OF the SnarKey-
oar,.vino concealed weapons to-day, and
u,as dneI $50. which ne paid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
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C.. & o. Christmas Holiday Rates.
SPECIAL RATES VIA c. & o. Be
TWEEN STATIONS NAMED

Richmond and Lynchburg, $.
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Between all other stations Of the Chesa-
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These tickets will be on sale Decem-
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from Bremen asserts that there were Sio
passengers on the steamer, including one
German, 1i3 Russians. thirty-hve CAN
clans and sixty-one Spaniards, and aoos
tina. 1t is feared that all OF them were
lost.
Sremen.-The steamer Salier. Captain
Wempe. from Bremen for Buenos Ayres'
left Corunna, Spain. December Itn, ana -
reported 10 have foundered Off VIVA
Gracia. Spain, all hands on board peins
lost She carried crew of sixty ana ths
total number OF those who perished IS oe-
lleved to be about seventy-elght. There
are persistent reports that moro than ~
emgrants took passage on the Salier AT
Corunna, and that all OF them were iost'
Macon. Ga.-Warren Cunningham. the
negro taken to Albany under guard
of the state militia, TO be tried
for a criminal assault, was tried at
special term OF he Dougnerty superior
Court, convened for that purpose. Inc
prisoner offered no evidence. except the
statement that he was innocent. The VIC
tim of his assault was brought into court
and Identified him. The jury was out
four minutes. and brought in verdict or
guiltv without recommendation. Gun
ningham was then sentenced TO be hahgeu
On the 30th of December. He was brought
hack 10 Macon. under military guard, and
nlaced i'm Bibb county jail, to await the
time when he will be taken to Albany 10
expiate his crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
ymnortant Insurance Decision.

RALEIGH, n. c.. December lO.-An I'M
portant and novel insurance case mas
been decided in the Superior Court at
New Berne, involving $1,000 members OF
the National Reserve Fund Lie Assocla-
tion. Of New York, and Sl0O'Oco0o OF IN
surance. The case involved the legality
and validity Of the reapportionment last
year OF assessment rates, under which
the assessments of members who entered
nrior TO 1890 were materially increased.
The court decided the reapportionment
TO be reasonable, just, and legal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
A Renaissance I'm Writing.
CToledo Blade.)

ilOltlO IiaANl
The abominable Systems" OF penman-
ship favored by those who conducted our
schools for the past thirty-odd years are
responsible for the most obscure, YET
snraw wing chiography the English-using
world has ever seen. Previous to that the
oId-fashloned "round hand" was taught;
and the handwriting Of the men who
went TO school then is vastly superior 10
that of the present day. We do not re-
fer to the penmanship Of experts IN
the yillainous so-called systems OF to-
day but TO that OF the average man.
II Is simply execrable. 1t Is sninlnS
success as hieroglyphics, and about as
hard to read.
Three or four years ago some benefac-
tor OF his race began TO teach verticai
penmanshlp. Many schools are adopting
II and IL is a vast improvement. In the
first place. the learner Is not compelled
70 take an unnatural position OF hand
and body. Second the writing Is vertical,
not slanting: hence II prevents child
from getting into the habit OF writing
spravllngly Third, II can be read easily,
even when poorly written-and this Is a
boon which every printer. and editor ana
everybody else who has to deal with
other peoples written communications
will appreciate with ferver.
The od-fashioned "round hand was
beautifully clear and plain. 1t had but
one defect-lt was too slow. The letters
we're drawn, rather than written. Ihe
spencerian aimed to overcome this by
making the letters more angular ana
towing. and the multitudnous varia-
lions on the theme IL introduced have
cursed the schools of the land since the
sos and worked a sad deterioration IN
the national handwriting. The new YER
tical style is as plain as round hand,
and much easier to write, as well as
faster. It's introduction is very slow, be-
cause It has TO overcome the intense
conservatism of the school teachers and
writing masters. 1t is making good
headway. though, and in the course OF a
generation will work vast improve
ment in American penmanship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
Nh OmcinI Information.

WASHINGTON, ID. g, December "
No official Information regarding the al
legged death OF General Maceo and young
Gomez has been received by the Depart
ment of State. Senor De LONE, the
Spanish Minister, called on Secretary OIL
nev to-day. In reply to an inquiry for
news from Cuba, he said he had received
nothing later than the cablegram Of yes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
Tonight Second Metropolitan Con-
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0,.cforaI College Returns.

WASHINGTON. December lO.-The sec
,.o,arv Of state to-day sent 10 the senate
certified copies OF the final ascerta'n.nen'
.ot ,be electors OF President and vice
p,asident In the States OF Maryiahu'
pbode Island. New Jersey, Connecticut.
Alabama, Indiana, Ohio. Delaware anu
North Carolina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
THE MADRID DEMONSTRATION.
IL Was Most Enthusiastic-t. :. En-
bassy Specially Protected.

MADRID. December lO.-L3st night
ponular manifestation Of joy over the re-
ports OF the death Of the rebel leader
Antonio Maceo, was Of the most enthusi-
astic character An anxious crowd gath
cred IN front Of the prefecture ana the
Town Hail. cheering and shouting, ana
the Mayor appeared upon the balcony OF
the hall and joined in "Vivas" for spain
and the Spanish army. The Governor OF
Madrid. who was watching the demon
stration. caused the United states iesauoh
to be protected by gendarmes.
The crowds after shouting themselves
hoarse in front OF the Town Hall march
ed TO the War Office, where they sent a
de,utation TO wait upon the Minister or
war and congratulate him upon the death
Of Naceo From the War Office they went
To the Military Club, whose building was
illuminated After cheering in front OF
the Military club the crowd retraced ther
stems and endeavOred TO march 10 the
United States legation, but were prevent
cd nv the police from doing so. Having
been turned back by the police. the mob
vent TO the offices Of the Impartial ana
tho Ueraldo. both of which newspapers
we're cheered wildly. The crowd then
vert 10 the residence of the Captain-Gen-
oral Of Madrid. where the guard present.
ed arms to the mob.
IN THE PROVINCES.
The news of the death Of Maceo was
received in the provinces with every mani
festation of delight each town demon
etratinar it's Joy 10 the fullest extent OF It's
lunp-power Tremendous demonstrations
we're held in Cadiz Valencia, and other
c,tios and stocks on the bourses Of Ma
drid and Barcelona went up on the
strength OF the news.
The struggle Of the populace TO OBTAIN
snacial editions Of the newspapers an
nouncing the death of the rebel leader was
,nnaralleled. and every newspaper oftce
,ras besieged until a late hour.
Tbe Cabinet council. which was to have
been held to-day, has been postponed on
oocount of the illness of Premier Canoyas
del Castillo.
FIrRTHER UPROAR PROHIBITED.
MADRID. December 1O.-The demon
rtration made yesterday over the report
| of the death OF Maceo excited apprehen-
sion in th. minds Of government officials
| nat The students here might become dis
/ orTerlv and cause trouble As a conse-
orence the Governor Of Madrid to-day
| issued an order forbidding a renewal OF
The student manifestations.
senior Cos-Gayon. Minister Of the lnte-
rior has also sent orders 10 the Governors
| NJ The various provinces. directing them TO
nrohibit any further popular demonstra-
| tions.
OGiciaI Communications.
MADRID. December 10.-The Duke OF
| Tetuan. Minister OF Foreign Affairs. to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11

CWashingtOn Star, IVth.)
General Fitz Lee is at West Point visit
ing his son. George Mason Lee. 1t is
understood that he will return to Cuba
via Tampa. Fla, taking private car
from New York to Tampa. II is now eX-
pected that Mrs. Lee, with her eldest
daughter, Miss Ellen Bernard Lee, will
-. NJ him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11

counter with n party OF rebels at Santa
pi,a do, cauto and Manesanlllo. dispers-
ing the enemy with a series OF cavalry
charges and artillery fire. IL is believed
that the losses OF the rebels were very
heavy. The Spanish had one man killed
and six officers and forty-three privates
wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
cooroio school AppropriatiOn.

ATLANTA, GA, December lO.-The
House Of Representatives. in Committee
of the Whole, passed an appropriation
bin tonight, giving 100000 to the pub
lie schools in 1888. They will get s6OO,ooO
next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
yofliing to Say.

HABANA. December lo.-The Diarie de
Ia Marina. the leading journal OF ha-
bana. publishes extracts from President
Cleveland's message TO Congress, refer
ring to Cuba and Spain. but makes no
comments thereon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
Cbri,tmas Holiday Rates.

On account of the Christmas Hohdays
the Southern Railway VIII sell rouho-trlp p
tickets 10 points within a radius OF Do
niles at rate of 4 cents per mile one way
ror the round-trlp. Tickets 10 be sold
December 22d to 18th. inclusive, and De-
camber SOth 10 January LIST, inclusive,
with extreme limit January 4, 1881
Tickets will also be sold December 10Th
N 25th. inclusive. to students holding cer-
tiecates signed by the principals OF their
respective schools. ]. c. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Richmond Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
Tonight Second Metropolitan Com
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To cash buyers We offer unusual IN
ducements. We have the finest makes.
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corner Second street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
STILL BREAKING RECORDS.
Teddy Hale Remains in the Van at
the BicycIe Rnce.

NEW YORK. December l0.-F'ully 5000
nersons were present at Madison-Square
Garden tonight. and the enthusiasm and
interest in the bicycle riders were raised
TO a high pitch. Teddy Hale keeps his
,osi,,on I'm the van, and continues hourly
"a break records. He was the idol OF the
crowd. -
with the exception Of change IN Sc
cond place. about the same order has
hoen maintained all day. At ID o'clock
tonight Hale had a forty-mile lead on
Eoraster only five miles divided Rice
from the Dutchman. and the brave little
Wnkesbarre lad looked as If he would
regain his lost place. Reading was lead
ing the second batch, thirty miles behind
Rice Shock and Moore were practically
,,ad at 235 miles. and Taylor and Smith
brought up the rear Of the batch
The score at II o'clock minety-1ve
,orrs, 0nrevious record held by Shock.
el was.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
The D,suatch,. New phone.

The No. of the Dispatch's new phone
IS 1858 Patrons viii please note this.
The old phone No. is i5s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11
OmciaI Communication.

MADRID. December 10.-The Duke Of
Tetuan. Minister OF Foreign Ahairs. to-
day officially communicated to the diplo-
= rts here the news Uf the death CT An
tonic Macco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11

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Old papers Cor sale at tho Dispatch
Office.
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WerIer In Hnhnnn Province.

HABANA, December O.-Captain-Gene-
raj Weyler. at the head Of column OF
troops, has arrived in the Province or
Habana from the Province or Plnar del
Rio. whittier he went some time ago TO
operate against the rebel forces COM
manded by Maceo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-11

matters affecting the American Cont-
nent and we should now announce that
the speedy termination OF Spanish control
OF the Islands at the gateway of the Mexi-
can Gulf Is necessary alike 10 the welfare
Of those islands and to the people of the
United States
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-06-26

The Kinau had a big passenger
list this morning.
Mrs. G. L. Wight left Oh the
Kinau this morning.
The police will not be in the
Fourth of July parade.
Boys suits cheap as dust at
"The Kash' are advertised.
Great attractions are advertised
by the Temple of Fashion.
V. Fernandez issues his card as
notary public and type. writer.
Mr.. G. r. Agassiz and seven
other tourists left for the Volcano
this morning.
Messrs. Sharpless and Lang
ridge of the Salvation Army left
for Hawaii today.
Mrs. w. Geo. Ashley and fami-
ly leave by the S. n. Castle for an
extended visit to the Coast.
j. III. Coney has gone to Ha-
wall to assist in bringing home
his sister, Mrs. Eleanor Graham.
Mrs. Robert Rycrott and child
rem left for their home in Puma
by this mornings steamer, accom-
panied by Mark Robinson's three
boys.
A small boy in red bloomer
suit, and horn to foot, vode
around on bike with bicycle
races advertisement on his back
today.
s. b. Rose, who had rallied COM
pletely from the effects of an oper-
alton, sat up a little while yester-
day, but did not have so good a
night as should have been ex-
pected.
A large number of people avail
ed themselves of the opportunity
of viewing the paintings of Hugo
Fisher, at the Pacific Hardware
Company's rooms today. A num-
Der Of the pictures have already
been purchased.
An effort is tc be made to bring
Mrs. Eleanor Graham back from
Hawaii by the Hall. That lady
is suffering from the effects of a
severe fall and is scarcely able to
move. Mrs. III. Renjes has been
in attendance on her since the &C.
cident.
Deputy-marshal Hitchcock says
the item in the Star about his
wearing a new uniform on tie
Fourth is incorrect for several
reasons, among them being the
facts that the police will not
parade on that day, he has no new
uniform, doesn't have to wear any
and won't be here on that day.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-06-26
The Fourth.

The committee of thirty five
who have in charge the celebra-
ton of the 4th of July, have
simmered the programme down
to two events besides the salutes,
a ball on the 3rd and literary ex-
ercises on the 4th.
Seventeen and one half men,
bers as a ball committee, and
seventeen and one half members
as a literary committee, would
about divide the events up
evenly.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-06-26
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