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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
A FATAL LANDSLIDE.
SINGULAR PHENOMENON ~ COUS-
Ty KERRY. IRELAND.
SEVEN PERSONS CRUSHED 70 DEATH.
\ Farm Des:roycd-A River Dnm-
med-Dynamocs Rendered tscless-
The Bnciswntcr Threatens To Flood
n Wide Arca.

DUBLIN December PA landslide
has occurred near baltimore. County
Kerry. doing great damage to property.
and causing the loss Of at least nine
lives. Heavy rains have fallen I'm that
part of Ireland lately. with the result
that some places that are generally dry
now resemble vast morasses. Near Rath-
more there is an emnence about thou
sand feet high. known as Aboy Hin. and
it was here that the landslide occurred.
The rains gradually loosened q huge mass
Of earth. and on Sunday night, appa-
rently without the slightest warning,
large part OF the surface of the hill began
10 slide towards the valley. Gaining
momentum as IL moved, it swept down
ward with a roaring sound carrying
rocks. trees. and everything else before
it for miles. In some places. the path OF
the landslide was a mile wide, and as
1t moved along it buried everything. en-
tiroly changing the aspect of the section
over which IL passed
The residence Of Mr.. Donnelly, steward
Of Lord Kenmore. one Of whose seats
Killarney House. is M Killarney. was
engulfcd I'm the mass Of earth and debris.
and all Of its occupants. Mr. Donnelly.
his wife. and seven children. were killed.
II is supposed that the house was swept
from its foundation by the crushing mass.
overturned and buried 90 a great depth.
As fits present locality IS not known, it
IS hardly probable that the bodies Will
ever bee recovered.
All The farm animals on the place were
also buried. and there IS now scene
of utter desolation where, on Saturday,
stood the neat dwelling and outbuildings
OF Mr D0nnclly
The movement Of the landslide was TO
the southwest. IN the direction OF the
River Flesk. into which a large portion
Of the earth slipped. blocking it up. The
current Of the river was employed in
running dynamoes. which furnished cleo
tric light for the Kerry Lunatic Asylum
and some buildings in Killarney. The
blocking of the river rendered the dyna-
noes useless
The part Of the hill where the slide
began was a bog and much OF the earth
that moved was soft. Huge quantities
plunged into the river. and there Is dan
ger Of the backwater flooding tLe coun-
try around. There have been no reports
of anybody missing and on this is based
.he belief that there was no loss Of life
outside the Donnelly family.
The thatched roof Of the D0nnelly house
was found floating I'm the river
The bog is still moving this afternoon.
but no further damage can result mn
less 30 should be the more enoctual dam
ming OF the river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29

Concert ns to Proposed Reforms
Coercion if Necessary.


Coercion if Necessary.
CONSTANTlNOPE. December 2S--M
Neiidon. the Russian Ambassador to
Turkey. acting as spokesman for the
concert of European nations. has notified
the Sultan that the agreement of the
Powers upon the question Of the en-
forcomeut of reforms in Turkey is per-
feet. and that they demand that there
shall bc no delay ON The part of the
Porte in giving assent 10 the propose IS
for such reforms submitted by the rep
rcscutatiYcs OF the Powers The am
hasSadors viii hold a conference to-mor-
row. the purpose of which is under
stood 10 Doe discussion of tho question
OF rcs0rting To coercive measures 20 com
pei the Sultan 20 pat the proposed re-
forms into operation. should such action
become necessary TO their enforcement.
The matter of the time of putting the
measures into operation will also be dis
cussod
The financial scheme formulated hy NJ.
Ncldon is understood 10 involve revision
of the entire ottoman debt. under guar
autee of the European Powers signatory
90 the aereem,ut D. he plan also Coutein-
plates fun control of the European Pow
crs over the Turkish revenues. with the
allotment of "a fixed sum for the maintc-
nance of the army and navy, and for
the purposes of the Sultan's private
purse. and further. provides that the
Sultaus appointment of his ministers
shall he subject TO the approval or veto
of the representatives of the Powers iH
CousfantinOple.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29

the trip OF the vessel from this port last
May. when she was escorted 10 the
thrce-league limits by the revcnue-cutter
Boutwell,
The section the Three Friends is
charged with violating phOhibts the
fitting out in the United States Of yes
sci to 20 into the service OF "A foreign
prince or State. or any Colony, district.
or people 10 cruise or make war upon
another foreign prince, State Colony, or
people.
The owners Of the Three Friends con-
tend in their exceptions TO the libel that
section 52s3 does not apply TO the CUBAN
rebellion. because the United states has
not recognized either the independence or
bcligerency Of the Cubans. and the
courts cannot take cognizance Of the
war until either the President or Con-
grcss recognizes the existence Of war;
and. therefore. it is impossible for the
Three Friends 10 have been engaged In
the service Of one political Power against
another political Power with which the
United States is AT peace. The Cuban
insurgents. not constituting political
power recognized by the United States,
therefore. they are not a foreign prince.
state. Colony or people, as designated
In the statute.
The United states Attorney relies upon
lIt TACT itaA ifflf nave lit'|li lfAFNvA'AN
several condscatiOns Of vessels tor viola
tion OF this section, whore no war has been
| acknowledged 90 exist. but the defence
contends that their point. now depended
on. has never been raised In any case of
prosecution for violation Of section 52s3.
They admit that the United States Su-
preme Court. I'm the Wdbers and Horsa
cases, recently held that section 52s}. part
of the same act, can be- violated without
the necessity of the Acknowledgement OF
belligeiency. but maintain that the Su-
prcme Court. in the same cases. held that
section 52& applied only TO the case Of
two recognized political Powers engaged
i'm ACKNOWLEDGED warfare. The case was
submitted. and taken under advisemcnt
by the court.
If the defendants win this case they
hold that It will be- Of very great inn
portance TO the Cubaus. as the President
will then have to recognize the bellge-
rency Of the Cub8ns. or al least stop
prosecutions Tor conhscation of vessels.
[ under this section
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
BnYAx 30 TRAvELLiNG-MEN.
Republican Promises and Republic
can FuIfilmenf.


LINCOLN. NEB.. December 2S.-The
large dining-ioom Of the Lincoln Hotel
was tastefuny decorated tonight when
the l75 invited guests Of the Lincoln
Traveilng-Mcn's Bryan Club sat down TO
banquet. which was given in honor Of
William j Bryan. IN addition TO the
address delivered by Mr.. Bryan. Cover
nor Holc0mb. Senator W. y. Allen. and
other prominent men Of the state spoke.
In responding 10 a toast, Mr.. Bryan said:
"The tr8velling-men are i'm position
to measure the promises made by the
Republican party with the fulnlment Of
those promises. The public was told that
Republlcan success would restore conil-
dence. and that confidence was me only
thing lacking. I'm Dun's review OF NO
vaniber 7th we find these words y great
revolution has been effected this week in
the conditions which control business.
There is more evidence already that
crushing weight has been lifted and
rolled away. and the business world has
bea,ln 10 adjust itself 20 state OF free
dom and security which II has not known
fo~ wears Dread Of immeasurablc dis
aster no longer locks up resources ana
paralvzes industry. and new contracts in
volyine many millions have become bind
lng since the election
"The following week the same review
saws. NO one now doubts that the bright
or dav is daWnlng and it IS common re-
mark that never before has business
shown so great a change for the better
within sinsle week
'.The following week the review starts
out with the statement, THE gain I'm
volume of business continues entirely
without precedent
CIV the fourth week, disappointment
beean 10 manifest itself and / find. ac-
cording 10 Dun's report that five OF the
eight reports since the election show an
increase OF weekly failures over the cor
responding weeks OF last year. For the
eight weeks since the election the reports
show seventy-hve business failures more
than for the corresponding weeks OF 1870.
T call attention 20 these figures, because
tboy show either that confidence has not
vet been restored. or that confidence. II
restored. has not restored prosperity. The
Republicans have promised 10 restore
normal conditions without increasing the
volume of currency. What they may 90
hereafter remains 10 be seen, but II IS
evident that they have thus far failed To
hiring relief to the people
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
FIRE ~ WASHINGTON.
LnnsburgIis "RiniS" Entirely De-
stroycd-Other buildings Damaged.

tnnNhUrGitN XXI IA. tHliEtiN bf-
stroyed-Other Buildings Damaged.
WASHINGTON. December 2S.-Lans-
bureh's Rink" "a furniture store on New
York avenue between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets. northwest. was en-
tirely destroyed by fire which started At
o'clock this evening The combustible
nature of the stock. which consisted ot
all descriptions Of furniture and bedding
furnished easy material for the hamas,
which enveloped the building within ten
minutes after the fire was discovered. \
general alarm was turned i'm. and all the
engines in the city hurried 10 the scene.
The flames shot up 10 a great height. ana
the Washington monument and all the
lower portion Of the city was lit up for
an hour or more. The fire was not sub
dued until after two hours hard fighting.
Mr.. Lausburgh estimates his loss on stock
at Se1o1p. lie carried an insurance or
$4,000 The building was owned boy SYM
dicate and valued al $4,000. on which
there was partial Insurance.
The private dwelling of Dr. 4. T. Sow
ers next door. was badly damaged by
fire and water Loss $1,000: partially in
sured. The rear OF several houses on
Thirteenth street east Of the Rink was
damaged % the extent of $1,000. The
origin of the hre is unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29

forter said that the ceremony should be
under the direction OF the city authorities.
as the dedication OF the monument is TO
be distinctly a city affair lie said that
the association would turn over the m0nu-
ment TO the city on the day OF the dcdica-
ton, and their connection with the ccrc-
monies would then cease. General Porter
said that the total cost OF the monument
would bc S6ooOe0 the largest sum ever
raised 10y popular subscription for such
purpose
All OF this money. except $4,000. he said.
had been contributed by citizens of New
York city. in amounts ranging from cent
TO 5000. Tie further stated that Presi-
dent-elcct Mckinley had agreed 10 be
present at the ceremony. and that all the
members Of the Cabinet. the Diplomatic
Corps. the Legislature. the Governors Of
States. and the Mayors Of all large cities
ought TO he invited. The government
would invite an nations maintaining ves-
sells in the Atlantic TO participate in the
naval parade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
RIGHT OF CONGRESS.
HAS THE POWER TO RECOGNIZE
CuBA's BELLIGERENT RIGHTS.
DANIEL DIFFERS FROM OLNEY.
lie Argues that While Precedent Way
sustain the, attorney General,
There II Abundant Authority
Against Him.

Senator John W Daniel who Is in
the city in the interests OF tho Long Dis
tance Telephone Company. OF which he
is general counsel, was seen at the JET
ferson by a Dispatch man last night
and asked concerning the action that
would probably be taken by Congress
with reference to the Cuban struggle for
Independence.
The Senator was in his happiest
humor, and talked freely on that and
other public questions. He f. not in
favor OF the Cameron resolution. which
was recently introduced IN the Senate.
but is heartily In favor OF this govern
menrs recognizing the belligerency Of
the Cubans. and says he Will support
the Hin resolution. IL a vote IS reached
upon IL.
The Senator takes issue with Attorney
General Oney with reference TO the
power OF Congress to iutefere In tho
Cuban matter. and says that the Attor-
ncy-General IS clearly wrong In the post
tiOn that he takes Il know" con-
tinuod the Senator. that SIR. Olncy IS
supported In his belief by the opinions
of a number OF learned men, but | vcn-
ture 10 say that none OF them have
studied the question TO any extent. and
/ have spent considerable time In probing
into it in its every phase.
CONGRESS- HAS AMPLE POWER.
"As result of my study | am con-
hdent that the Congress Of the United
States has ample power 70 act In this
matter and | shall urge the senate 20
recognize the belligerency OF the insur-
gents. Mr.. Olney has. 1 know. any guam
tity Of precedcnts 20 substantiate HIS
claims and contentious that the Presi-
dent alone can act, but | can cite plenty
Of law bearing on the subject 10 clearly
show that Congress has abundant power
In the premises"
"Do you think Congress will act on
the Cuban question any time soong' was
asked by the reporter
THAT IS q question that / can hard
Is answer" replied the Senator. with A
laugh. Congress Will undoubtedly dis
cass the matter as soon as Il reconvenes.
but no man can say when, vote Will
be reached l hope, though, that some
decisive action will be taken, and that
soon. / believe that we ought 10 recog-
nize the beligerency Of the Insurgents.
They have earned that AT our hands,
not 70 recognize their right 10 freedom
from the dominion OF Spain. That IL a
matter with which We have absolutely
nothing 70 do"
PROSPECTS ARE GLOOMY.
"What do you think Of the prospects
for some financial legislation at this ses-
sion OF Congress. Senator was tho next
question pronounced by the reporter.
Il don't think there viii be any, was
the reply. This Congress Will not, / am
inclined 10 believe. enact any afhrma-
tive legislation at all. That VIII como
later"
At this juncture Of the conversation
the Senator was interrupted by some
friends with whom he had engagements.
and ne eNcuseo himself.
The Senator viii remain here for seye-
raj days. and will spend his time prin-
cipally at the Jefferson. He will return
TO Washington 10 bee present there when
Congress recOnyenes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
AGAINST TOBACCO COMPANY.
Charges Made I'm Cannda-Their As
pect Important.

MONTREAL. December -s.-The charges
of criminal conspiracy 10 impede trade.
made boy Mr.. j. NJ. Fortier against the
American Tobacco Company. are assuming
an aspect far more important than Was az
first expected. Warrants have been is
sued in quebec for the arrest of such
members Of the company as may be in
Montreal. and they viii have 10 appear
for trial in Quebec on January 9Th.
I'm the mean time. the profits which
Fortier would have earned. had not the
American company as alleged impeded
trade are now being figured upon by his
attorneys. who VIII at once institute a
civil action for damages. The sum will
probably total up an aggregate of several
hundred thousand dollars. and the suit
for its recovery will be bitterly fought.
Preparations are now being made by
which warrants will be ISSUED in nearly
every province in Canada. wherever the
American company has succeeded in get
ting a dealer TO sign an agreement These
warrants will be served on Montreal
members. ana they viii have 10 appear
for trial in as far distant a province as
Prince Edwards Island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
SENTENCE or stNGUMLY.
Imprisonment for Life-Appeni to
Supreme Court. Madrid.

HABANA. December 2s.-The tribunal
before which Julio Sansuilly. the natural
lied American citizen charged with con-
spiracy against the Spanish Government,
was tried and found guilty last week, the
proceedings ending on Saturday. held
public sitting al T.. NJ. to-day, when the
sentence imposed by the court upon the
prisoner was read.
The sentence of the court is that San
gully be- imprisoned FOR life. and not for
eight years and a day" as was published
IN some newspapers in the United states
yesterday.
Counsel for the defence announced that
ne would appeal from the Judgment Of the
tribunal 10 the Supreme Court at Madrid,
upon the ground that the indictment was
defective I'm form. and that the court pro-
ceediugs were irregular. and therefore an
infringement OF the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
GOOD WEATHER AND GOOD TRACK.
Three thousand People See the
Crescent city Races.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, December 2S.-
Good weather and good track ruled to-
day. and 300 people turned out.
Jockey f. Morris. In the last event, rode
one of the best finishes OF the meeting, on
Terra Archer. a 50-to-1 shot
First race-3-year-olds. selling, one
mlle-Pete Kitchen Q03 Hart. even) won,
Judge Steadman second, Laura Colto
third. Time. 14L
Second race-for 2-year-olds, one mile
and one sixteenth-Anger O03. 9. Rein.
TO p won Eleyria second. Farmer Leigh
third. Time 1874
Third race-siN furlongs-Shuttlecoc
G5. Sanger. ! TO y won, Senator Morrill,
second Compania third Time. lIia..
Fourth race-one mile and q furlong.
selling -Sandoyal 90 Clay. IS to p won,
New House second. Constant third. Time,
l:56l5
Firth race-selllng. six furlong-Sau-
terne go. Everett 3 70 u won, Sim W.
second r. q. Ban third. Time, l1hi.
sixth race-seling seven furlongs-Ter-
ra Archer CN r. Morris 50 to ID won.
Sir John second. Mamie G. third. Time.
i.Z0yb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
ENGAGEMENTS N CUBA.
Spnniards Did Not Win-Personni
Friend of CicNeInnd's Arrested.

HABANA, December "a correspond
ent at Mauzannlo reports that engage
ments have been fought between the
forces Of General Rey and the rebels un-
der Calixto Garcia. tn Spanish troops
left Manzanillo on December 18th for
Bayamo, acting as escort of a provision
and supply train. They We're attacked by
the rebels. and fierce fighting took place.
The correspondent does not state which
side was victorious. but this may be in
ferred from the fact that the Spaniards
are now detained at Bueycito. General
HernandZ Ferrer and General Bosch have
left ManZanillo with strong forces 10 pro-
tect the advance OF the convoy 10 bayamO.
The Spaniards claim that they sustained
no losses In the various engagements with
the rebels.
DR. Gaspar Betancourt well-known
Habana dentist. an American citizen. ana
a personal friend OF President Cleveland
was arrested yesterday as a. political sus-
poet. He is now confined 'fncommunica-
do" at police headquarters. Consul-Gene-
raj Lee has taken his case IN hand. and
viii DO everything possible 10 secure the
release OF the prisoner
II is officially stated that in the last en-
gaeement OF the government forces under
Colonel Lara al Nueces Remedies. the
troops destroyed "A rebel hospital ana cap-
tured a quantity OF medicine. surgical
Instruments. and provisions Four girls
who were acting as purses, DR. Gabriel
Gonzales Garcia. and his assistant, Feiz
Gomez. were made prisoners. They are
now confined at Remer.os.
By +he use Of dynamite a bard OF rebels
dcraiIed train near EsperanZa. province
of Santa Clara. The insurgents fred on
the troops escorting the train. but We're
repulscd. with the loss Of three killed and
four wounded.
Omc.al confirmation is given 10 the re-
port that the rebel leader. Juan Rus, is
dead 1t is reported that Savador Rious'
another rebel leader, has been seriously
,,-ourTaF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29

games that ! have scheduled. ! am salts
fed that | can double that amount. AZ
will receive 70 per cent. Of the gross re-
cclpts In every town
you can tell the people" said Captain
Wells, in concluding the interview, "that
] am glad to be- back IN Richmond with
them, and that / hope 10 give them bali
playing next year such as will please
them and give them cause 20 feel proud
of their city"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
M,CEO NOT MURDERED.
Not slain Mt Also believe Cubans
in Habann.

NEW YORK December 2S-An officer
OF the steamer Vieilancia, which arrived
from HaDana tnis morning. said that
while the vessel lay at Habana he learned
from several Cubans in that city that the
belief prevailed there among the ad-
herents of the Cuban cause that Maceo
was not only not murdered, but was
never slain ~ all and is now planning
Coup" I'm MatauZas. They base their
belief on a story told by passenger on
a train which skirts the boundary of the
province Of MatanZas. who declared that
he saw General Macoo passing near by at
the head Of his troops as the train moved
slowly along
The officers Of the steamship hai seen
nothing or the hlhu-ter Three Friends
and were surprised and greatly interested
when informed or the recent thrilling
episode ip which the little craft is alleged
10 have taken part while trying 90 land
arms and men on the Cuban coast
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
DISAPPEARANCE or J.w.sHERMAN
1t Remnins II Tystery-The Mans
Distressed Family.

IYNCHBU8G. VA. December 2S.-Alr.
John W sherman. who for nearly score
of years has been connected with news
papers Of Lynchburg and other cities Of
the State. disappeared about ten days
ago. and his Whereabouts are a profound
mystery. For TWO or three DAYS after his
sudden departure Il was confidently be-
lievei that he would return as IT was
stated by his relatives that h. had been
known on more than one occasion 70 dis
appear in a similar manner. his continued
absence. however. has rendered his family
exceedingly anxious, and they are en-
deav0rius 10 ascertain where he u.s. HIS
absence at this time is 10 be- particularly
deplored. owing 10 It's depressing effect
ON his wife. His child little boy about
. years Of age is also very III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
THREE FRIENDS AND viMoosE.
Crew of the Latter Craft on n
strike.

JACKSONVILLE. December -S-The
steamer Three Friends left Key West this
morning at $50 Tor Jacksonville, with
Special Deputy Collector Knight IN
charge. Ex-Secretary-o y-ot-thc-Ireasury
Wike left Tampa yesterday 10 gather in
formation concerning alleged piracy on
the part OF the crew OF the Three Friends
I'm jacksonville to-day the case OF libel for
forfeiture against the vessel. IN which
she is charged with being ntted out ana
armed for war against spain, Is being
argued i'm the United States court. The
Three Friends viii probably reach Jack
sonville tomorrow.
The steamer Nam00se Is still in Key
West the crew being on a strike.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
ur. GSden Returns to the city.

Mr. Robert E. Golden returned 10 the
city Yesterday after siXteen-weeks'
tour in the dual capacity OF press agent
and manager OF the Emily Bancker
Comedy Company.
Mr. Golden has had a thorough insight
into all branches Of the theatrical pro-
fession. and has been loaded with tesu-
monials as 20 his ability and success lie
bas am engagement in view for next sea-
son. but may go out again this year II
satisfactory ARRANGEMENTS can De made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-29
TWENTY BELOW ZERO.
Cold Day in New York and New
England.

NEW YORK. December 2S.-The Their
mometer fell TO % degrees below zero this
morning at many points in the hudson
River Valley and Northern and Central
New York. and 10 below was common IN
the southern tier of counties. From I 10
Is below is reported throughout Connect
cut Rhode Island. and Massachusetts.
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CONCORD. y. H.. December 2s.-A cold
wave swept over this State last night, the
Thermometer registering the lowest point
" the winter. Ii was p below here this
morning. The mercury also went below
zero at the following places: Lebanon.
south Danbury. Hooksett Grafton, Clare
mont Junction. WoOdsville, Hillshoro
Hridge. Canaan. ContOoco0k. Bradford,
Elmwood. Peterboro', West Hopkinton'
Ortrim. and Newport.