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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
PROTEST. AGAINST CONGRESS.
Merchants I'm Cienfuegos, Cuba, can
eel Orders-Military Operations

From a STAFF Correspondent OF the
United Press)
HABANA. March 5.-All the merchants
OF Cienfuegcs have agreed to cancel the
orders given 10 their correspondents in
the United States. as protest against
the action OF the American Congress on
the Cuban question. The merchants
talked Of holding a demonstration, but
General Weyler prohibited II. The Cham
Der OF Commerce here met to-day 10
consider the question OF taking similar
action General Weyler advised the
Chamber 10 be prudent There Is talk OF
stopping the expectation of tobacco In
bales and 10 permit the export or only
the manufactured product
General Weyler has placed restrictions
on the sale OF petroleum, and has pro-
hibited its sale in the interior towns.
which the insurgents visit. The following
towns In the province of Pinar del Rio
have been recently burned by the rebels:
Cabsnas. Bahia, Honda, Sandiego de Nu-
nez, Santa Cruz de los Pinos,
Palacios. Paso Real. Sandiego de los
Banos. San Juan Martinez, and Quibera
Hacha.
a HARBOR CLOSED.
The gunboat Lince, which was carry
+'r AntAtAo W JANafd, pi Nht HOuhh t@tob
OF Camaguay, found chains across the
entrance OF the harbor. The vessel was
hred upon by the rebels, and replied
with her guns.
News has been received here 10 the
eject that 900 mounted rebels attacked
q convoy Of ammunition near Gibara.
province OF Santiago. The insurgents
We're repulsed with loss of twenty-five
Killed. The Spanish loss was one lieuten-
ani killed and seven soldiers wounded.
H,eoefal Lachambre reports that troops
nave reconnoitred in the zone OF Jara-
nueca and destroyed the huts on the
leiins used by rebels The troops had an
vnsagement with insurgents. The latter
eIl two dead on the field.
Inc volunteers at Jabacoa surrendered
lne Tort there TO the rebels. The insur-
gents took all their arms, and then re-
leased the men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
FIRE AT JOHNsTOWN.
1t Causes an Aggregate Loss of Over
100000.

JOHNSTOWN. PA. March 5.-The
fire which consumed the business-houses
in the Hannah block this morning was
even more serious than at first supposed.
The damage from fire will aggregate
10000, and be increased by damage
caused by the large amount of water
poured into the building. In the dam
aged building were two printing estab-
lishments-that Of the Johnstown Demo-
crat. a daily and weekly paper; and the
bindery and job-prlnting establishment
owned by H. NJ. BenshUff.
The fire was discovered in Nathan
hfiller's grocery-store, but its origin is
unknown. The firemen suffered severe
ly from cold, and by the most daring
feats only were they enabled to confine
the flames to the structure above named.
The losses are: John Hannah. owner
OF building and hardware store, 'oss,
SEQ 900; insurance. $4,000. The Demo-
crat. loss, $4,000; insurance, 1900. II.
NJ. Benshoff, loss. 5000; fully insured.
Nathan Miller loss, $4,000; insurance.
5000. Newman League, loss. sl.50o: in
surance, 500. Other individual losses
will reach 5000; covered by insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
THE KENTUCKY CONTEST.
Adjournment Defeated-Three Demo-
crats Leave Blackburn.

FRANKFORT. KY. March 5.-The
House started off this morning by de-
feating the March 11th sine die adj
journment resolution. Many Democrats
and Republicans. who were pledged to
vote for 1t, changed front when the
vote was taken, which resulted in its
defeat by vote of over two to one.
Three Democrats left Blackburn to-day
and Joined the bolters. who had already
been voting against him. Senator Black
burns managers this morning agreed
to submit the matter to a joint caucus.
1t is claimed that after to-day his vote
will dwindle away to less than half OF
what he has been receiving.
To-days vote resulted as follows: Black
burn IS; Deboe. 40; Carlisle, Z; Hunter.
4, and the rest scattering.
BOYLE, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE.
FRANKFORT. KY, March 5.-St. John
Boyle, of Louisville, was tonight nomi-
mated by the Republican caucus for
United States Senator. amid much en-
thusiasm. 1t is conceded Mr.. Boyle will
receive all the votes of the party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Our Heroes and Our Flags.

We have now on hand supply of OUR
HEROES AND OUR FLAGS, and those
holding coupons can obtain pictures by
presenting them at our counter and pay
ing 10 cents; or, II to be mailed, by pay
ing 10 cents and 2-cent stamp in ad-
dition.
We have filled all out-of-town orders up
to date.
To those who did not avail themselves
of our coupon offers, We will be ready
in future to furnish the Confederate SOU
venr for % cents, when accompanied with
small section of the Dispatch heading
and date from two different issues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
M'KINLEY IN ILLINOIS.
Work of Getting Delegates Instruct
ed for Him Costly.

CHICAGO, March 5.-Chairman jamie
son, of the State Republican Committee
of Illinois, openly declared to-day that
the work of the Mckinley people in
getting the delegates from the Seventh
Congressional District instructed for the
Ohoan would prove costly for the candi-
date. He accused the Mckinley agents
and editors OF breach of faith. claiming
the understanding with Major Mckinley.
when he was here recently. was that no
delegates from Illinois were to be in
structed to vote for him. II the votes
Of Illinois were needed to nominate him,
they would be so cast as unit. Chair
man Jameson asserted that from now on
Mckinley would get no instructed dele
gates from Illinois until he won by
fair fight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
Law Lectures.

Commencing next Monday, at 6 p. NJ
Professor John b. Minor Jr. will de-
liver before the law classes OF Richmond
College a course OF about fifty lectures
on Criminal Law and Evidence. Students
who have taken law at Richmond Coli
lege since 1880. are invited to attend ohe
lectures free Of charge. Other persons
who desire to take the course will BE-
charged a fee of so.
For further information address Press.
dent f. w. Boatwright
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.
Measures to Perfect It-RestrictiOn
of COIored Immigration,

SIDNEY, n. S. W., March 5--A con-
ference Of the Prime Ministers of the
several Australian Colonies was held here
to-day. A series OF resolutions was
adopted affirming the urgent necessity OF
federation, in which direction the en-
abling bill was a material step, and the
desirability of amending the military laws
in the direction of uniformity. the reso-
luton also declared in favor OF the es-
tablishment Of a cordite-factory In Aus
tralia. and other measures OF defence.
The conference decided that 1t was de-
sirable to Immediately apply the acts for
the restriction of Chinese immigration to
ALI coiOred races.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN SPLIT.
Reed, II Is Said, Holds Most of the
Texas Districts.

AUSTIN. TEX. March 5.-rhs Republi-
cans of this congressional district held
a convention here to-day TO eject dele
gates to the national convention The
session was a stormy one. and finally
split two conventions being held. Ono
body elected delegates known to favor
Reed for President and the ether sent
a delegation which will support Mckinley
or ALISON. The last was dominated by
the Cuney element. and was composed
largely of negroes. Reed, 1t Is now as
serted. holds seven out OF ten districts
I'm the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

crowd BY those IN the house. Then the
mob marched to the Offices Of the news.
papers that support the government ana
shattered the windows with stones.
bricks, and clubs. In driving the potes
away several policemen were quite 20
verely injured,
A dispatch tonight says another col.
lision between the police and the cftzens
has occurred. Nine persons we're "ouno-
ed by the police.
ABRUPT CLOSE OF SESSION.
ROME. March 5.--After signor : villa,
the President Of the Chamber OF Depu-
ties. had quilted the chair, several OF tns
members complained OF his abrupt closing
of the session, which had prevented the
Marquis di Rudini and others from speak
ing, in accordance with notices they had
given. The sudden ending Of the sitting
also prevented the submission to the
House of the motion of the members OF
the extreme Left for the impeachment OF
Signor Crispi and the other members OF
the Cabinet.
One hundred and fifty Deputies, belong
Ing mainly to the opposition, later met
in a committee-room. Signor Villa adj
dressed them, explaining that his action
was dictated by a desire to avert disor-
der. The members present impressed
upon S1gn0r VITA tne uecp lnuisndtion VI
the country against the Ministers and their
policy. They declared that the position In
Northern Italy was most serious. and
that rising was actively threatened In
Naples.
Sgnor Villa promised to inform King
Humbert and to urge upon him most
speedy settlement of the existing crisis.
The motion of the members OF the ex-
treme Left also embraced demand for
the recall Of the troops.
RUDINI NAY BE TRIED.
LONDON, March 5.-The Standard Will
tomorrow publish dispatch from Rome,
saying that in parliamentary circles IT Is
considered almost certain that King Hum
bert will entrust the Marquis Rudini, an
ex-Prime Minister. with the formation OF
a Cabinet, and that General Ricotti VIII
be Minister OF War. The names OF Sig
norf Brin, venosta, Sonnano. and Saracco
are also mentioned for portfolios. They
have all heretofore been Cabinet minister's.
signor Sonnino was Minister Of the Trea-
sury. and Sgnor Saracco Minister OF Pub
lie Works In The retiring Cabinet Signor
Brin was Minister OF Foreign Affairs some
years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

TORONTO. ONT. March "a Winni-
40, sracial 10 the Evening News says:
r.Tf the remedial bill passes It's second
reading at Ottawa It is understood that
sneciai committee will be moved for In
the Manitoba Legislature to inquire into
,na benefits. IL any, that have accrued
to the province of Manitoba by being
,nembar OF the Confederation OF the
DominIon. II Is evident that no stone
viii be left unturned 10 prevent the
forcing upon the province Of the statute
oydering the restoration OF Church
scbools"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
BALTIMORE AND OHIO.
Reorganization Committee Meets
Plan to he Formulated.

NEW YORK, March 6.-The commit
tee recently appointed by the Board Of
Directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company, composed OF its New
York members-namely, Louis Fitzgerald,
Eugene Delano, Edward r. Bacon.
Howland Davis, and William A.
Read-hed meeting to-day, and, after
adding to its number from outside Of the
board Messrs. August Belmont and
Henry Bulge. organized. with General
Fitzgerald as chairman, and II. G. DEM
ing as secretary.
The committee will now proceed. as
requested, to formulate a plan Of re-
organization, for submission to the Sc
curity and stockholders, and has reason
TO anticipate the full cooperation Of
the firms in London, who are acting
together for the protection Of the Eng
lish holders of securities issued by them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
ANTI-M'kINLEY BOLT.
Two Sets OF Delegates from Florida
10 ~. LOuis.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA. March Sat
$50 this morning. after an all-night ees-
sion. the anu-McKinley element In the
republican convention. made up OF
friends Of Morton. Allison. and other
candidates. bolted. and held a convention
their own. The bolt had been care
iuliy arranged, and a hall provided 10
which the boilers marched. The boilers
carried with them only - OF the go dele
gates In the convention. The anti-Mc-
hinley men charged fraud. They en-.
oeavored 20 prevent all contested dele
cations from voting, not alone on the
cases where their individual seats were
involved. but upon all contested seats.
The Mckinley faction conceded that a
contested delegation with a prima-facie
seat should not vote on its own case.
Out should be allowed TO vote on ali
o,her contested seats Before the quss-
uon was ever put, the anti i-McKnley
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
WOUND UP IN A ROW.
Republican District Convention
Opposing Delegations MeKinleyite.

JACKSON, MISS, March 5.-The
Seventh Congressional District Republi-
can Convention to-day here wound up In
a row, as did the Republican State Con-
yention last night Two chairmen-one
white and one black-were selected. and
both rushed for the platform. followed by
their respective hackers. Pandemonium
reigned supreme. Every delegate was
cursing and yelling. fiourishing stick,
showing. and pushing. but both chairmen
remained on the stand. and organized
and selected two delegations to st. Louis.
The Hill delegates are j. NJ. Matthews.
Sr.. Hazlehurst; George Cranberry. Ray
mond. Lynch delegates--J. M. Matthews,
nephew of the above, Hazlehurst; T. T..
Richardson. Port Gibson. The other dis
tricts have not been heard from. There
we're no instructions. but both delega-
tions are understood to be for Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
The estimated receipts exceed this sun
by about $4,000.

The estimated receipts exceed TINS sum
by about $1,000.
The Finance Minister congratulates the
country on the confidence shown by the
subscription on the spot during the past
three years of over $4,000 OF the bonds
OF the government
Several thousand pieces of tableware.
silver, and cut-gIsss. the property OF
Queen Liliuokalani were sold at auction
this = week, and brought fabulous
prices. as each piece bore the royal mor-
ogram. A selection Of tableware and
other royal curfbs was reserved for the
Bishop Museum.
The filbuster conspirators, Underwood
and Sheridan. have been acquitted by a
jury and released.
Activity has ceased at the volcano, to
the great disappointment Of a large
number OF tourists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED.
TrestIe North of savannah Burned-
Max O'Rell Delayed.

SAVANNAH. GA. March 5.-Traffic
on the Florida Central and Peninsula
railroad, from Savannah north Is in
terrupted by the destruction Of the trestle
through Black Swamp, south Of the
Savannah river. about thirty miles
north OF this city. The trestle caught
fire from burning woods, and four to
five hundred feet of the trestle was de-
stroyed The fire was reported here at
2 o'clock, when the train south from
Columbia found the trestle on fire. A
wrecking crew was sent to the trestle
at once, and the work Of restoration
is now under way. The railroad officials
state that traffic will be resumed to-mor-
row at noon.
Max ORell, who was to lecture here
tonight, was on the train, from Co.
lumbia, and did not reach the city.
Passengers are being sent around by
Augusta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
ANxIoUsLY AWAITING THE HOUR.
Negro AscensiOnists Expect to BE
"Caught Up" This Morning.

ATLANTA, GA, March 5.-The negro
Ascensionists. who expect to be caught
up" into Heaven at s o'clock tomorrow
morning, are anxiously awaiting that
hour They number about 100. Tonight
they are reading their Bibles at their
homes. They did not hold a meeting at
the usual place of worship to-day. be-
cause they wished to avoid the crowd
which would assemble. 1t is said that
the leader, John Smith. has skipped. His
followers think he has simply preceded
them. The night rs rainy. and there Is
no prospect of a whirlwind, which the
members of the band believe will carry
them up. The Southern Associated Press
has arranged with one OF the faithful to
report the ascension II II takes place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
WHAT SPAIN WOULD DO.
should We Recognize Cuba She
Would Protest to Europe.

MADRID. March sit Is announced
this morning that. In the event Of the
United States Government declaring Its
recognition OF the belligerent rights Of
the Cuban rebels. the government will
prepare a memorandum making an. ener-
getic protest against such action and
send It to all Of the European minis
tries.
A popular subscription has been opened
In San sebastian. the money raised to
be devoted to the purchase Of warships.
The subscriptions have reached tho ag-
gregate sum Of 5000 pesetaa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
ANOTHER AMERICAN ARRESTED.
He Charged with supplying Arms
to the UitIanders.

LONDON. March IA dispatch from
Kimberley says that Gardner Williams.
an American manager Of the De Beers
mines, was arrested there to-day at the
instance of the Government Of Cape
Colony. on the charge Of having supplied
arms 10 the Uitlanders of the Rand
TO be used W their threatened revolt
against the Government OF the Trans
yaal. 1t Is said that Williams sent sup
plies Of arms to Johannesburg In trucks.
the weapons being placed In the bottom
of the trucks and then covered with
coke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
ENGAGEMENTS IN CUBA.
Prats Says He Has Kept Gomez Out
of Habana Province.

HABANA, March 5.-General Melguizo
reports having had an engagement with
the rebel forces under Maceo at Casiguas.
between Bainoa and Guines. in the pro-
vince OF Habana, In which the rebels lost
twenty killed and many wounded; and
several other fights. mostly unimportant.
are reported.
General Prats reports that he has pre-
vented the rebel forces under the COM
mand OF Gomez from entering the pro-
vince Of Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
SHOT HIMSELF.
A North Carolinian Commits Suicide
in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. MD, March 5.-(SpecaD
CASTOR Manly, a well-known resident of
this city. who belonged to prominent
North Carolina family, committed suicide
this afternoon at the Mt. Vernon Hotel
nv shooting himself He was married.
hut had not lived with his family for
some time. Mr. Manly always accompa-
MED the Confederate Society on its trips.
nd was with it at the Soldiers and Sail
ors' monument unveiiing at Richmond.
His brother, Mat. Manly, is postmaster
at New Berne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

You can't do 1t on real estate IN e
''boom'' town, but II you win use Polk
Miller's Victory" Poultry-Food. you can
raise chickens and eggs-the pin-moncy
crop of the farmers wife. All deaiersu
z cents.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

takes naught but that l can by diIigenes
regain. What robs me of health makes
me poor indeed. DR.. David's Couek
Syrup drives from the system Cougha.
Colds, Bronchitis. Consumption, and
Croup--thieves OF health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
AFFAIRS AT HqSoLuLu.
First Legislative session Under the
Republic-Royal CwrfOs.

HepubIic-HOyhI CwrfOss
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. March g.
Special Correspondence Of the United
Press. ss.-HONOLULU. February 2s-The
first regular biennial session Of the Le-
gislature under the republic convened
on the 18th instant. President Dole's
address recommended increased expendi-
lures on roads for the development Of
the country; also. for wharves at Homo
lulu and Hiio. These should be paid for
by a special loan. negotiated for the
purpose. rhe budget submitted gives
the sum of 0.oo0.37l63 a. the estimated
expenditures for the coming hslf-yssr'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

We have on hand a few fine Prayer
Books, Family Bibles. Gold Pens.
Leather Cases. etc. which we are closing
out at a great sacrifice for cash. Call
and look at them at once.
WEST, JOHNSTON & CO.,
No 97 east Main street.
Charles A Rose, Receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

At 20 and % cents; all other Music at
cost. Special sale this week: Sixteen
dollar Guitars for .; Mandolins. BanJos.
and snail musical Instruments at your
wv RicHMoND MUSIC COMPANY,
Nc. 10 east Broad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
s,,t Charging Misappropriation.

DrrIJlTH. MINI. March 5.-Suit has
been commenced by w. f. Richardson.
assignee OF the American Loan and Trust
Company. against George A. Elder for
the recovery OF sl%ns alleged to have
been misappropriated by him while vice.
nresident OF the company during 1925.
There are twenty-five separate causes OF
action alleging misappropriation In diff
ferent ways. The cause will be tried at
the present term Of the District Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
n tho Baby Is Cuttisg Teeth

be sure and use that old and weIl-trie0
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing -Syrup.
for children teething 1t roothes the
child, softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind-colic. and 10 the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents Z bot
fle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

We have one elegant Upright Piano
secondhand, we will sell for one thiro
the original price,
CHASE BROS. PIANO CO.,
SO east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

there Is a better cure for Coughs ana
Throat and Lung Troubles. Croupy Chill
dren. and Hacking Coughs than DR..
David's Cough Syrup we never saw II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06
u,~h.sehooI BuiIdfng Durned. :

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, March s.
chattanooga's largest and most complete
bviIdInr. was entirely burned tonight.
Loss. $4,000: insurance. Sl2.5oo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

II you suffer from loosencss of the bowels
DR.. Sir0EKr's ASGosrCRA BIrTsRs viii surSly
cure you. Beware Of cocntorfeiu and ash foF
the genuine article. prepared BY Dr.. J. g -
Stawert A Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

The Forthcoming Message
will recommend for La Grippe. Coughes
and all Throat and Lung Diseases De
David's Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

We will receive an entire new stock
in day or so, and the Pianos on hand
we are selling at about wholesale prices,
CHASE BROS. PIANO CO..
sos east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

warmer weather; sousnefiy Wtuoss
A very irregular depression exten4e
from Minnesota to Arkansas The pre-
sure has fallen In the Central vsileye
and Lake regions. The sres OF high
pressure has dwindled to belt str~tch.
ing from the lower Lake regiops to the
South Atlantic coast, with pressure little
above the normal
The weather Is generally clear In The
Atlansic-coast districts. and CLOUDY
throughout the Mississippi Valley, The
Lake regions. and the Northwest. Il =.
clear In the Southwest
There has been no rain on The Atiantiq
coast. but q light rainfall has occurred
throughout the Lower. and snow IN tn
Upper Mississippi Valley and the Nortnr'
west. 40 z
The temperature b higher In all pnF(9
OF the country. except the Northwest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

From the North to the South DR.. Bull's
Coush syrtp y the preventive Of colds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-06

. wAsHnsrox. March 5.--Poro.
earn least Tor Virginia. North Carolina.
I've land South Carolina FAIR aad
w.ruar veafher. southeriy viu<3&