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The Ely miner., 1896-12-23
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Preparations are being made to ceie-
brate the one hundredth anniversary OF
Albany as the capital city of New York
on January 6, 1897.
The banking house of John A. Prick
ett & Son in Edwardsville, ILL.,, sus
pended.
The sixteenth annual convention Of
the American Federation of Labor be-
gan in Cincinnati. e
The secretary of the treasury sent to
congress statement of receipts and
expenditures of the government for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1896, which
shows the total receipts were $4O9, 49,
40S and the expenditures $434 4,627, ,654.
Patrick Coughlin was executed in
Sage Hollow, Utah, for killing Deputy
Sheriffs Thomas Stagg and E. A. Dawes.
he was shot to death by five deputies.
Mrs. Josephine Martin and her two
year-old daughter were drowned at
Roger, Pa. Mrs. Martin was the mother
of 16 children.
Advices from all parts of the country
say that men and money are being
raised to lend assistance to the insur-
SCntS III NuUd anu III tdT1OuS ClCleS rG-
cruiting is going on briskly.
The exports of domestic merchandise
from the United States for November
amounted to $17,s4O,S77, against $751;
152,50O for November 1895. During the
last IL months the increase was about
64,000,0O0, The imports amounted to
S13,000,OO0, and for the IL months $111,-
100000.
A heavy wind and rainstorm along the
Atlantic coast did great damage.
The exports of gold in November
amounted to $423,399, against $14,O59,
497 in the same month in 1895, and the
imports $7,347,547, against $591,3O9 in
November, 1895.
The exports of silver in November ag-
gregated $4,974.411, against $5,414, $50
in the same month last year. The i'm
ports amounted to $1,776, 500, and in the
corresponding month last year 81 ,O3O,-
O23.
The supreme court of Missouri has
declared the poolroom law of 1895 un-
constitutional, and the state is now
without race-betting law.
Lumbermen from all over the United
States met in Cincinnati to perfect
plans to secure tariff legislation in con-
gress favoring lumber interests.
In quarrel at Wilkesbarre. Pa. Nor
ris Pope fatally shot j. II. Keithline and
then killed himself.
Marion Hatfield. % years old, was
hanged at Sneedville, Tenn, for the
murder of Jonas Trail. moonshiner,
March 25 last.
Six men lost their lives by fall of
earth in the tunnel of the Holy Cross
mine near Red Cliff. Col.
Mrs. Isaac Beaucamp, who died at her
home in Middleton. was the heaviest
woman in Indiana. weighing zoo
pounds.
At the session in Cincinnati of the
American Federation of Labor resolu-
tions were adopted favoring restriction
of immigration. a six-day week for all
workers, and asking congress to recog-
nize Cuban belligerency.
Passengers arriving at Key West,
Fla, from Havana report that Antonio
Maceo 10 alive and well and is in the
DEQYince Of Matanzas.
The Ely miner., 1896-12-23
THE NEWS.
Compiled From Late Dispatches.
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Proceedings OF the Second Session.
In the senate on the 14th resolutions wers
introduced to recognize the republic OF
Cuba as free and independent govern
ment and denouncing the manner IN whlch
1t is alleged Gen. Antonio Maceo had peen
killed, and for the appointment OF COM
mission to investigate and report on the
establishment of permanent monetary
system. In the house bills were intro
duced authorizing the payment of export
bounties on agricultural and other products
of the United States: to amend the con-
stitution so as to lengthen the terms or
office of the president and senators to
eight years and of representatives to four
years. A resolution for a two weeks re-
cess beginning December 22. was adopted.
A concurrent resolution for holiday re-
cess from Tuesday, December 22. TO Tues
day, January 5. was adopted In the
senate on the 18th, as was also
resolution requesting the president to fur-
nish copies of papers relating to the condl-
ton of affairs in Cuba. Senator Morgan
(Ala.) spoke in advocacy of strong ana
decisive policy in dealing with the CUBAN
question. In the house bill to ameno
the law relating to the transmission OF
second-class mail matter was discussed
A resolution was introduced directing the
president to recognize the independence or
Cuba and to demand that Spain fmmedl-
ately withdraw from Cuba all her armed
forces. A bill was introduced to soolish
the office Of commissioner of Indian affairs
The Dingley tariff bill was discussed in
the senate on the 10Th and it was practical
ly decided to drop the measure indefinitely
The pension appropriation bill ($141 1923. 500
was passed as it came from the house. In
the house the army appropriation bill ($23.-
I26.344) was discussed at length. but no action
was taken.
The senate on the 18th passed the Lodge
immigration bill by a vote of So to TO- 1t ex-
cludes all persons over IL years of age who
cannot read and write the language of their
country or some other language. Adjourned
to the 21st. In the house the army appro
priation bill was passed and the legislative.
executive and judicial bill ($21, ,669, ,369) was
considered Bills were introduced appro-
priating 1000 for the erection of monu-
mental statue to James G. Blaine in Wash.
ton, and to abolish the offices of commits
sioner and assistant commissioner of In
aian affairs and to create in their stead a
board Of Indian commissioners of three
members.
The senate was not in session on the 18th
-. In the house 81 pension and relief bills
were passed and the rest of the session was
occupied in discussing five war claim bills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
THE CITY or NEWPORT NEWS.
Republicans Who support Col. Lanb--An
Onicer Robbed of His Prisoner.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. March 25.-
Special.-The cruiser Raleigh is in port
taking In supply OF bunker coal.
The Republican County Convention
met at Warwick Courthouse Monday and
elected delegates to the State and Con-
gresslonaI conventions. This meeting
was composed of the Clay faction. which
will support Colonel Lamb.
Monday afternooH Policeman n. l.
Reyneld, while on his way TO the city
Jail with n colored prisoner. was held
up by a gang Of negroes, composed OF
friends OF the prisoner, i'm the s"ction
known as the Rockets. The officer was
forced to give up his prisoner While
under cover OF a pistol. All OF the des-
peradoes escaped.
Patrick Hughes, one OF the saloon
keepers arrested by the poli; e en- ers
Sunday night for violating the Sunday
llquor law, was dismissed yesterday az
ternoon by Police Justice crown.
John Reynolds. charged VIII beating
his wife, was found guilty in ne c. r
poration Court yesterday afternoon and
sentenced 10 three months I'm Jail. Rey-
nolds acknowledged having assaulted h.s
wife. and when the jury brought In the
verdict ne asked them 70 econ iiieF the
matter and send him 10 the psni'entiary
for at least ten years. IL is thought that
the man is crazy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

M 2 10 o'clock. on account OF the absence
~ some OF the larger stockholders OF the
assocIation. The meeting VIII be held az
the office of Nessrs. Stokes * Dunn, NO
2l1 east Broad street. A.
Gratifying reports OF the success VI Wy
recent lecture OF Mr.. W. j.. Royah VIE
handed to the Veteran Cavalry Assoc'a-
ton by the Lecture Commktce.
Mrs. Anna Eliza Dawson, widow OF
the late Jesse G.. DAWSON Is lying IN n
very precarious condition at the resi-
donce Of her daughter, Mrs. Heo'se
isaacs. No. 800 south Pine street.
Mr.. william Boschen has been elected
a member of the Old Dominion sextette,
vice Mir. Lee Rogers. Of Petersburg, VINO
IS unable 10 attend the meetings feS"-
larly. -,
officer j. IL. Kerse. Of the FIRST ~
trict. is looking for small gold hnh,'ns
case watch. which was lost by one Vi
his little daughters yesterday moI III :
on the street. The case Is NUMBERED 800
3s3: the number Of the works IS 1'Oi''oV''
Invitations have been issued by Mrs
y II. Harra. requesting the presence Oh
the friends OF the parties interested al .he
marriage OF her daughter Miss Josephine
Virginia. to. Mr.. Oscar Il. Spout which
viii take place at st. James hpiscoDal
church on Wednesday, April o'h' at
u NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Charlotte County.

BOUGH CREEK. VA, March 25.-Spe-
cial. Snow fell here Moniay night 10 the
depth Of three inches. The farmers were
all glad 10 see II on account OF thels
wheat crops which are looking badly.
The weather IS never too bau 10 stop
drummers from travelling, there being
eight In our little town az one time last
Friday Richmond, Lynchburg, and Pc
tersburg were represented
Mrs. Z. d. Pugh. who was crippled a
few weeks ago by a fall has 50 far re-
covered as 10 be able 10 walk without
the aid OF crutches.
Misses Ida and Eulle Williams, OF
Smithvllle. are visiting the home OF their
uncle, Mr.. G.. ". Berkeley.
Charlotte county Is Oyerrun with Suano
agents this spring. II all OF them sell as
much guanO as they claim they are, the
farmers are certainly preparing for a tre-
mendous crop OF tobacco.
People are just begisnlng to plant their
gardens, which Will be later than usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

detectives Nice Work In MOTT"
Carolina.

IENOIR. n. c., March 25.-The citizens
of Boone. In Watauga county nave oeeh
unusually excited over the arrest OF tni''
brothers. LLOYD. Jud. and Mack Wagner
charged with arson. - o,d
on Julv 8. 1885, the residence store, anu
harm If Mr.. W. l.. Bryan, prominent
citizen OF the town, was burned 20 '"e
sro,,nd with every evidence that IT had
been the work of an incendiary, out every
effort as to the perpetrator OF the ciline
seemed TO be Of no avail.
Finally. the matter was placed IN the
hands of Mr.. j. A. Perry. a shrewd de-
tective whose exploits in unearthing
crime. If written out would make
an interesting volume. HIS only
clue was that Mr.. Bryan had charge
Of some articles to be used IN evidence
against two Of the Waeners. duplicating
them in a post-ofiice robbery. which had
occurred some time previously In Wa
tauga county.
With this clue Br. Perry went TO WORK,
and after spending some weeks in invesu-
cation, finally found that two men, Cor
nell and Waycaster. had been seen going
i'm the direction of Boone. at very late
hour. on the night OF July 4th: that they
had hitched their horses near Mr.
Grigg's. that lived a short distance from
town. NtNCdSteI btlIE III jail az HtoN''-
Vile under some revenue charge, Mr..
Perry approached Cornell. and with the
information he had obtained, and making
Cornell believe he knew all about II, Cor
nell made q full confession that he and
Waycastcr had been employed by the
Wagner brothers 10 burn the property:
that they had promised him 500 for their
nights work. but that he had only receiv-
ed ten gallons Of whisky, and Waycaster
had received ten dollars In money.
At the preliminary trial before five mag
istrates on Tuesday, the facts as first con-
fessed by James Cornell. We're verified on
his sworn evidence. he. giving the most
minute details connected Herewith. how
they came into town and how the kerosene
and torch were applied to the buildings
on that memorable night. and cfrcumstan-
ces connected with the affair were proven
by other witnesses. The Wagners were
placed in Jail. and James Cornell was
brought TO Jail at Lonoir, as # was not
thought prudent TO place him in the same
jail with the Wagners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
PHoroGRlPHER's AssoCrorIoN.
The Artists of Virginia Met Last Night and
Organized.

Pursuant 10 circular sent TO every
photographer in the State. calling for a
meeting Of the fraternity, quite number
Of photographers from various portions Of
Virginia arrived in the city yesterday,
and a meeting was held last evening at
Murphy's Hotel at o'clock. All the city
galleries were represented, and Mr.. Line
bach. Of Roanoke. acted as temporary
chairman.
A constitution and bylaws were adopt
cd. with the purpose of lettering the
trade and improving photography IN Nir-
ginia.
The election or officers resulted as fol-
lows: A. IL. Picker. Lynchburg. presi-
dent w. +. Eutsler, Danvlle. first vice
president: a. Homeier Richmond, sec
ond vice-president 4. s Bradley. Rich
mond. third vice-president; II. V. Line
back, Roanoke. secretary; B. T. Archer.
Richmond. treasurer. These, with J. r.
Wampler. Charlottesville, and Charles L..
Maury, Roanoke. constitute the board OF
trustees
The association starts out with more
than seventy members.
The next annual meeting Will be held
in this city. A feature of such meetings
will be a prize exhibit Of the best and
most artistic Photographic productions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Old Dominion Democratic Club,

There was ge.y-attcndcd mecting
OF the Old Dominion Democrats cub. OF
jefferson ward, last night al their head
quarters, Seventeenth and Main streets.
Mr.. W W. Wood presided. and Mr. Mar.
shall T. Ramos acted as secretary.
Speeches were made by W. W. Wood,
5. l.. Wood. NJ T.. Ramos, J. +. Flournoy
A. II. Montgomery. Captain j. W. Red
wood. j. W. Gibbons, and others. The
important issues now before the people
in regard TO the welfare Of the city and
the Democratic party were discussed.
The Old Dominion Democratic Club IS
now one Of the strongest and most repre-
sentative organizations of the kind in the
South. 1t has SO members. Thirty new
members were elected last night The
club VIII meet again April fst, ana every
Wednesday night thereafter until further
notice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

Republicans Elect Delegates iphtheria
and N honnlnc Iomrh

BOOKER. VA. March 2i.-Special.-
Snow fell here last night and this MORN
ing 10 the depth Of Two or three Inches,
By far the biggest snow this winter. and
the thermometer att this hour az noon
is below the freezing point II came very
Unexpectedly. and considerable damage
VIII be done 10 cabbage plants and gar
den peas.
The Republicans met In convention at
Sussex Courthouse yesterday and elected
DELEGATES 10 attend the State and district
conventions. Three Of them We're cOl0red
AT the last meeting OF the Board OF Su-
pervisors OF this county Dr. John Slade
was appointed physician 10 the almshouse.
IN the vicinity OF Lumberton station,
Atlantic and Danyille railroad. about six
miles from this place, there are reported
several cases OF diphtheria. Only one
fatal case as yet.
Mr.. ". NJ. Neblett has rented Hotel de
Walker. AT Sussex Courthouse, and moved
IN yesterday.
Whooplng cough is prevalent in this
section.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
THE DiyIS MON UMENT.
Gen. John u. Gordon Chosen Chief Mar
shall Of Corner Sfope-iayinG Exercise

Cen John u. Gordon Chosen CHER Mar
shall Of Corner Siope-iaying Exercise
The jefferson Davis Monument Assocla-
ton held meeting yesterday afternoon
and selected General John Il. Gordon, OF
Atlanta. Ga, as chief marshal on the
occasion Of the laying Of the corner
stone Of the jefferson Davis monument In
this city, on July "a next.
The Grand Lodge Of Masons viii be IN
yiied TO lay the cornerstone.
Mrs. jefferson Davis. Miss Winnie Ia
Wis and Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, OF Colorado,
will be invited to attend the ceremonies
as the guests Of the Monument Associa-
ton.
The meeting OF the subcommittee to
arrange for the reception and entertain
ment Of the soldiers who viii attend the
Confederate reunion was held at $3.50
o'clock yesterday in the Cavalry Armory
on Eighth street. Colonel Charles Euker
tchairman) Captain T.. J. Euker, and
Captain Il. J. Vaughan. Jr., were present.
The committee was increased by the
addition Of General Phillips, Captains
frtchkiss, Hamilton, Mills, Schafer,
Lockwood. and Lieutenants Woon and
Chcatwood. Captain Vaughan was elect
Cd secretary of the committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Ada Rchan Here To- Morrow.

The appearance OF Ada Rehan here on
Friday evening Will prove one Of the
most attractive theatrical events OF the
season of 1895. and the fact that She will
he accompanied by the fun strength -
the AugUstin DAILY Comedy Company.
inc.uilng Mrs. Gilbert, Charles Rich
man. and James Lewis. makes the offer
ing almost irresistible TO that large class
Of theaire-goefs who appreciate the high
est type OF comedy. There is no doubt
that Ada Rehan occupies to-day. in the
eyees Of theatre-goers at least. the high
est position OF our American actresses:
and as her success IN London has been
as positive as in this country. she with
Mary Anderson, may lay claims TO the
unique distinction Of having brought the
art-loving people OF two continents to
her feet She will be seen hero In
Shakespeara's s'Tsxntpg ox the Shrav."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

Mrs. James Kahn Dies From Injuries In
hictcd nv Her Husband.

Last Friday night James Kain, plumb
cr who lives on oregon Hin, assaulted
his wife and beat her, iniuring the woman
arrested and jailed to await the result of
her injuries.
Last night Mrs. Kahn died from the
effect, it is believed. OF the blows received
at the hands Of her husband. As soon as
the intelligence of her death was re-
ceived Policeman John A. Priddy, Of the
Third district. swOre out a warrant charg-
ing Kain with the murder Of his wife,
and served it upon him in the jail.
Kahn is a native Of this city, and has
recently moved 10 Oregon Hill 10 live.
His treatment of his wife is said to have
been inhuman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
"rnE srAcULAroKo 4 SUCCESS.
1t Is Well Presented by Mr.. seabrooke AT
the Academy.

III Is well Presented by MI SeaDfo"h" ~
the Academy.
Mr.. Thomas @. Seabrooke In The
Spectator" deserved larger audience
than the one he played TO at the Acad-
envy last night. 1t was not long after the
curtain went UP for the second act that
Mr.. scabrooke proved his ability 10
sustain rather difficult role IN ieSlu-
mate comedy as wen az In comic opera.
The Academy was little more than half
fun. but they that were present showed
their appreciation in no uncertain way
Of Mr. Seabrooke's work lie Is a
clever actor, and does his part without
OVERRIDING H.. As a Good-natured. Dig
hearted old graia speculator. devoted TO
the members Of his f3mily. and cs-
pecially his son, he played his part wen,
and furnished a droll, healthy sort OF
fun for his audience.
lie was ably supported by Messrs.
Atkins Lawrence. Prince Lloyd, Fred w.
Peters. Roy Fairchild. and Misses Ethel
Winthrop. Blanche Moulton, aud jean
nette Lowrie. who proved themselves
capable TO handle their parts skilfully.
The play is full Of interest, and alto
gethcr. wholesome. There are several
scenes that appeal TO our sympathies.
Nothing monOtOnous or tiresOme mars
the general effect.
"Thc Spectator" will be repeated this
afternoon and tonight.
ADA REHAN.
Miss Ada Rehan win be seen in this
city under the management Of Mr.. Au-
gustin DAILY tomorrow night. a Bos-
ton paper. in referring TO this gifted
actress, speaks of her presence which
fills the stage like an illumination, and
saws that It Is a pleasure TO watch her
every movement and every expression.
Everything that she does Is portrayed
with an unfaitering vivacity. unefring
directness, ever-adequate resource, and
ELEGANT method
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

Sheriff Solomon has as yet received no
reply from the telegram he sent to Lit
tie Rock. Ark. asking for Information
about James II. Barton. Mr. y. A..
Catl.n. one OF the trustees for Barton,
said yesterday he had reasons to be-
iiove that he was IN Guthrie or Okla
homa CRY bat he would not give his
reasorS. Both OF these cities are in
Oklahoma Territory.
! MAS informed late last night by "a
gentleman who was IN position to know
that there was hardly any possibility That
Barton was in Guthrie or "kiahnna On
the contrary, he thinks he has lefi this
country altogether
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
UNIyERSITY PRdCTIoE CANES.
The Bean-Eaters Outhit the 'varsities and
Win Again.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. March
2o.-Special.-The third game Of the Sc
ries with Boston to-day resulted in n VIC
tory for the latter, by a score Of IA TO
tory for the latter, by score OF IA 10
S. The Varsity outnelded the visitors,
but the Leaguers made it up in their
hitting, making fifteen hits, with a total
OF twenty-five bases.
Locket and Mcclure did the pitching for
the Varsity. The features OF the game
were the running catch Of Kern and the
home-run hits OF Garnett. and the batting
Of Tucker. Gansel again gave entire
satisfaction as umpire. The score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
NORTH CAPOLTNA POPULrSTs.
Senator Butler Makes Positive and In
depender+ statement.

senator Butler Makes a Positive and In
dependen' statement.
RALEIGH, n. c.. March "a letter
to the Southern Associated Press corre-
spondent to-day from Senator Marion But
Ter, In reply 10 inquiry, makes a positive
statement OF the position Of the Popu-
list party with reference TO fusion with
Republicans or Democrats. and is OF spec
cial interest at this juncture It SAYS.
'The people party win not cooperate
with the gold bugs, but IS ready 10 Coz
operate against the gold bugs. Neither
will the peoples party support any man
for Governor who will vote for a gold nan
for President. The peoples party stands
solidly for this position. and you can TEST
assured it is not bluflng but means just
what II says. If no party viii cooperate
with us against the gold bugs, then we
will make the fight alone"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

Tom Washington Hanged by Parties TO
the jury Unknown.


The Rappahannock Times gives the fol-
lowing account OF the recent lynching IN
Essex county:
Monday morning at a very early hour,
the body OF Tom Washington (colored)
was found hanging from Il tree in a patch
of woods opposite the residence of Mr..
T.. +. Dillard. His hands were tied to-
gether behind him, and his feet We're tied
No signs of a struggle were visible. His
cap was on his head. also overcoat with
the first button buttoned These are all
the facts about the lynching that can
be learned.
The verdict rendered by the Coroner's
jury was that Tom Washington came TO
his death by hanging ar the hands Of par
ties 10 the jury unknown"
Many persons from all over the county
visited the scene OF the hanging Monday
The body was buried IN the woods near
tho place where ne was found hanging.
The crime for which the man was pun
ished was an attempt 10 assault a little
nine-year-old daughter OF one OF the most
popular and prominent citizens OF the
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26
Lecture on Church History.

HANOVER c. H., VA, March %
Special. There was weekday service
at 81. PauFs church yesterday evening
by the rector, Rev. $. ;. Hepburn who
gave good lecture on Church history.
The choir IS practicing for the coming
Sunday-scho0l nass-neeting next Sunday
evening at $3.50 o'clock.
King William Lodge OF Masons had a
good time OF II at night. and had several
visiting brethren from Ashland Lodge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

WARSAW, VA, March 25.-Speciat-
Mrs. DR.. W. W. Douglas. who has been
IN for some time. died az her home here
Sunday at +. NJ. and was buried IN tho
family LOT IN st. Johns Cemetery Monday.
a. p NJ.
Mrs. Douglass was a most estimable
woman, and leaves devoted husband and
four loving children.
About three inches of snow fell here
Monday night.
Mrs. Riley stanbury nee Miss Taylor.
OF Washington. D. c., is visiting her
parent home, Mt. Airy, near this place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-26

4 Young Man Shoots His Sweetheart and
Himself

ALEXANDRIA. VA, March 2f.-Spe-
cial-Walter Peregoy, a young FISHERMAN,
dressed and went 10 see his sweetheart,
but finding her absent. after waiting un-
til half-past 5, he went TO bring her
home.
Soon afterwards the neighborhOod Of
Duke and Lee streets were startled by
three pistol shots and the cries of a wO-
man. Annie was shot through the ear,
and had her side grazed by another bull
let. while Peregoy was shot through the
head and Killed almost Instantly.
Nobody witnessed the anair. and iesl-
crime, which was committed not far from
where Mike Thomas recently shot and
Drained his wife for a like cause, and
narrowly escaped death by his own hand
as well.
Walter and Annie wore still but youths.