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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
STEEL CONFERENCE ENDS.
Harmony Not Secured-HOpe for the
Future Expressed, However.

NEW YORK, December 22-In conse-
Steel Company to rejoin the steel-bilet
combination, the conference Of steel
manufacturers which began at the Hol-
land House, in this city yesterday. came
to an abrupt close to-day. There was
a very large attendance OF members of
the American Bessemer Steel Association,
nearly all of the important Pennsylvania,
Ohio. and Illinois interests being repre-
sented. Major l. S. Bent. of Philadel-
phia. continued as the presiding officer.
The Committee on Compromise, which
was appointed Monday. was unable to
make satisfactory report to-day. and
although the steel men were exceedingly
reticent regarding their affairs. they made
no effort to conceal the fact that the
situation was not pleasing. The assertion
was candidly made that the existing de-
moraliZed condition of the steel market
could not be improved unless all of the
important interests would agree to work
I'm harmony. At present each manufac-
turer is at liberty 10 fix his own prices.
and in consequence nobody can obtain
in the open market more than sl7 a ton
for steel bllets.
After the meeting to-day Chairman
Bent said that no agreement had been
reached and Secretary Griscom. while
averse TO committing himself TO any
definite statement. admitted that the ne
gotiations for the harmonizing of contend
ing interests had not been successful He.
however. expressed the hope that some
thing might be done in the near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
BRYAN IN ATLANTA.
He Is Surrounded by Fair Dancers
Declines 10 Talk Cuba.

ATLANTA, GA, December 22.-Hon.
William J. Bryan arrived here at IL
o'clock tonight. An immense crowd was
waiting TO greet him. There were cries
for a speech and rush for him when he
stepped from the train but he was hur-
ried into a carriage and driven TO the
kimball House. The crowd followed him
there, and insisted on a speech. ger
man was being danced in the ballroom
under the auspices Of one OF the swell
clubs. Before he knew what was hap
pening. the late candidate was surrounded
by the fair dancers in evening dress. The
german was abandoned for the time ana
the band played on.
In response 10 continued cries for a
speech. MIR. Bryan appeared on the first
arcade and spoke very briefly. thanking
his friends for their welcome to him.
Mr.. Bryan came from Chicago direct.
At Hartman, Chattanooga, Dalton. Rome.
and other points large crowds were out
TO meet him. Large crowds assembled in
Chattanooga and Atlanta at an hour too
early, under the impression that he would
come by a route other than that he
travelled. He said he did not want
demonstrations. and so he came by line
other than the one over which ''he was
looked for.
He declined to discuss the Cuban oues-
ton. In Chattanooga. in the course OF a
speech. he said that he would do all he
could to make the silver cause stronger
in 1900 than II is now. Mr. Bryan speaks
here tomorrow night. and leaves for
home Thursday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
AMNESTY TO ARMENIANs.
The Sultan Of Turkey Accedes to
Mgr Ormnninn's Request.

LONDON. December PA dispatch
from Constantinople TO the Central News
saws that the Sultan has issued a decree
granting amnesty to 1000 Armenians who
have been convicted either Of crimes
against the government or against per-
sons or property. or who were awaiting
trial on such charges. In addition. his
Majesty commutss the death sentences
passed OH ninety Armenians TO imprison-
ment i'm a fortress and promises that
these prisoners will be given their IL
berty if they behave themselves for
three months.
This clemency Is due to the Intervention
of Mgr. Ormanian, the new Armenian
patriarch, who recently requested the
sultan TO show mercy to the many Ar
menian prisoners. The Sultan then con-
sented to grant general amnesty on con-
ditlon that the patriarchal mixed council
guarantee the future good behavior or
the Armenians affected by his act OF Gle
mency-
All the reports. however. do not concur
in attributing the amnesty TO the action
of Mgr Ormanian. In some quarters IL IL
attributed to the diplomatic pressure tnat
was brought to bear upon the Sultan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
MILES AND HERBERT.
They Speak on the Army and the
New Navy.

NEW YORK, December 22.-The New
England Society OF the city of New York
celebrated the ninety-first anniversary OF
its organization and the g7eth of the land
ing of the Pilgrims by a dinner this eve
ming at the Waldorf Ex-Judge Henry f..
Howland the first vlce-president. pre-
sided at the dinner. The attendance was
the largest in the history of the society
Covers were laid for 500, and nearly every
seat was taken.
Among the prominent guests were Gene
raj Nelson A. Miles and Secretary-ot-
Navy Herbert.
General Miles, speaking TO a toast 10
the army. reviewed the history of the
army, and coming down 10 modern times,
said:
I'm this enlightened age. with greater
progress in the appliances of war. and the
effective use OF modern inventions by
every nation on earth. 1t ill-becomes the
American people to sleep the sleep CT
apathy, or dream the dream of vain
glory and unwarranted confidence, un-
consciously disregardIng all the lessons
of history. Whatever our army IL, II
springs from the firesides and the fami-
lies OF our people. No man can be a per-
feet soldier without being first good
citizen. He must be prompted by the
loftiest purposes-to defend with his life
the welfare OF his people and the interests
of his government.
"Our army is one grand school OF pa
triotsm, where the best thought, the best
principles, the best purposes Of our young
men find a congenial atmosphere
Secretary Herbert. in his speech to
toast to the navy, said:
when. eleven years ago. | was put In
charge OF the Naval Committee of the
House OF Representatives, | knew little or
nothing about the subject: but the time
had come 10 build new navy, and there
was reason why | especially desired TO
20 on that committee | was an ex-Con-
federate soldier. and felt that In helping
to rebuild the navy which represented the
majesty and the power OF the United
States as one country. / might help also
in the good work OF reuniting the two
sections No one can tell to what extent
II any the votes OF southern men for the
navy have contributed to that end. Our
civil war stands out In tho past as an
unriyalled testimonial of American
courage. OF the willingness Of men and
women reared under free institutions to
die for their conyictions and even more
than the heroLsm we displayed upon the
battlefield. our coming together has as
tonished mankind
Mr.. Herbert went on TO tell OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23

HABANA, December 22.-The trial OF
Julio Sanguiily. on charges OF conspiring
against Spanish authority. was contin-
ued to-day. Tho attendance was
smaller than IL was yesterday. when the
trial commenced, but there were enough
spectators present to fill the courtroom.
The sitting was devoted entirely to the
speeches Of the prosecuting attorney and
counsel for the defence. The former
continued the argument against the pris-
oner which he opened yesterday, and
insisted that Sanguilly's guilt had been
proved. and that he should be sentenced
TO life imprisonment. Counsel for the
defence, in cool and reasonable speech,
refuted the charges made against his
client, and demanded that he be set at
liberty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23

OF w. B. Isaacs, w q. Taylor and John
& Williams. all Of Richmond. were the
asstgnees OF the Bank OF Virginia, and
their claim was for 100000 In gold. al
legged to have been taken by Tennessee
troops after the evacuation OF Richmond
ulon the assumption that 1t belonged to
the Confederacy. Two hundred thousa nd
dollars beionsiug 10 Richmond banks had
been removed TO Washington. Ga. for
safety during the last days Of the Con-
federacy. and IL was when IL was being
brought back after the evacuation that
II was seized. The sum of 100000 was
recovered. bat the balance has never
been returned
The assignees OF the Bank Of Virginia
have made a vigorous hght 10 recover the
property, aud the Court OF Claims, after
an exhaustive inquiry into the case. de-
cided that Sl6.9s,.sS OF the 500. .0O0 taken by
the soldiers belonged to this bark. The
ratificatiop OF the action of Congress by
the Senate Is all that js now needed
for the money TO be paid over to the as
signees and the matter has been placed
IN the hands Of Senator Martin 10 he
steered through the upper house Con-
gresham Swanson has been indefatigabe
IN his efforts to have the matter settled
Justly. and it's due TO his interest that
1T has reached such a satisfactory cul-
minatiou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
MKINLEY LHHVES CHICAGO.
a visit of His to store Causes n
Street-BlOckade.

CHICAGO. December 2y-Major Nc
Kinley left Chicago tonight in a special
car. attached to the regular PennsyIva-
MIA train, which departed at 1l:9O. The
train is due in Canton at 1:35 Wednesday
afternoon. Major Mckinley was accom-
panied by his wife. Miss Sara Duncan. a
niece. and Captain II. o. Heistand. Be
fore his departure Major Mckinley said
that the visit to Chicago had been an
enjoyable one. and had benefited both
himself and Mrs. Mckinley. He also re-
marked that he expected few callers at
Canton during the holidays.
This afternoon Major Mckinley drove
with his wife and Captain and Mrs. Nc
Williams to one of the great stores. A
member Of the party went into the
building TO make a purchase. and in less
than three minutes employees and custo-
mers came streaming forth 10 see the
President elect. The street was speedily
blockaded. and II was quarter of an
hour before traffic was resumed
Owing TO the fact that ii was an
nounced that Major Mckinley had left
the city last evening, aside from the in
cident Just mentioned. he found this the
most restful day of his visit TO Chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
Protest Against His Confirmation
Charge of Being an EvoIutionfst.

LONDON. December 22.-The contirma-
ton OF the Right Hon. and Most Rev.
Frederick Temple as Archbishop OF can
terbury and Primate Of all England, In
succession to the late Most Rev. Edward
White Benson, who was seized with
apoplexy during services In Hawarden
church. October 11th, and died few min
utes later, took place in the Church OF
St. Mary lie Bow. In London, to-day.
The Most Rev. William Dalrymple Mac
L.agan. Archbishop Of York, offciated at
the ceremony.
At the beginning OF the ceremonies the
Rev. Edward BrOwniohn a,tartled those
present by rising from his seat. ana
thrice protesting against confirmation or
the newly-appointed Archbishop. upon the
ground that he held 10 the doctrine or
evolution. The action OF Mr.. BrownJohn
created a great sensation, and when the
congregation assembled had recovered
somewhat from their establishment many
nersons stood upon their seats and hoot-
ed and groaned at the protesting clergy
man for some time. When order was re-
stored Archbishop Mac Lagan refused 10
entertain the protest. whereupon MT
Rrownjohn left the church. amid the
eroans of the audience. The excitement
then subsided. and the services proceeueu'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
Elegant Christmas Calendars,

the j. w. Randolph company's splendid
Christmas stock is the assortment Of
Calendars. These Calendars embrace
every new design, gotten up in the most
artistic style. Any one OF the J. w. RAN
dolph Company's Xmas Calendars would
make a useful present and many OF them
are real gems. In addition TO these ape
cialties are to be found a magnificent line
of leather goods. fancy papers. elegant
editions Of Christmas books-for young
and old for nursery and library-gold-
pens, work-boxes, writing-desks, &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23

tatIon and standing OF his bank. He be-
lieved that the run would soon spend IT.
self and the fact that there was small
line at the close Of banking hours bore
out his statement.
The last statement OF the bank to the
Auditor of Public Accounts showed re-
sources of $50 0.s56; capital and surplus,
100000; time deposits. $li.7Si,sn; demand
deposits. 81 1854
HIBERNIAN BANK.
The run on the Hibernan Bank began
n little later. there being no waiting line
until II o'clock. Small deposltors who
could not afford to take chances COM
posed the bulk of the crowd. which ex-
tended from the paying-teller's window
out on the second floor OF the Ashland
block. Policemen were needed to pre-
serve the line intact and out OF the way
of other customers Of the bank. The
sixty-day rule was enforced from the
start There were 80 people in line until
near the closing hour.
The bank has withstood every panic.
and on this account Is considered strong
and has attracted a heavy savings ac-
count President Clark said the bank han
81 per cent. of it's reserve fund on hand,
and could stand a run of two months. II
necessary. Depositors of from $50 TO 500
were required to give thirty days notice.
under the bank rule. and when this is
known there is not expected to be much
of run tomorrow.
In compliance with orders from Comp
troler Eckles. the bank examiner, Nc
Keon. receiver OF the National Bank Of
Illinois, began to-day to make arrange
msnts with City-Treasurer Wolf and
other custodians OF public funds in the
bank TO issue TO them certificates for
such amount OF their deposits as clearly
arpeared 10 be due them so as to en-
able them to take advantage of the
Clearir g-house offer to advance 70 per
cent. This applies only TO public funds.
A report was current to-day that the
loans of 10000 each 10 Robert Berger
and George A. Weiss. both sons-in-law Of
President Schneider. Of the failed ma
tional bank. were unsecured. 1t was said
that the Weiss loan is secured by the
American Brewing Companys bonds, Mr..
Weiss being president OF the company.
None of the bank directors could be
found who had seen such bonds. The
Dreyer loan is said to be secured by real
estate. which the clearinghouse Com
mittee threw out as worthless. 1t Is
claimed that most Of the directors were
ignorant of the 10000 additional loan on
Calumet Electric securities.
WARRANTS OF ARREST.
Warrants were sworn out before Justice
Hall this evening for the arrest OF h. 5.
Dreyer and Robert Berger, of the banking
firm of T.. S. Dreyer * Co.. which failed
here yesterday. The warrants cnarge the
bankers with violation Of the banking
laws of Illinois, by receiving deposits at
ter the institution was insolvent, ana
were sworn out by Frank Kennedy, a
saloon keeper. on Dearborn street. He
claims to have made a deposit In the
bank after it had become insolvent.
Robert Berger. one Of the partners, is
a son-in-law of George Schneider, presl-
dent of the defunct National Bank OF
Illinois.
The warrants have been placed in the
hands of officers. and the arrests VIII
probably be made before morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
Christmns Holiday Rntcr.

on account OF the Christmas Holidays
the Southern Railway will sell round-trip
tickets to points within a radius of 800
miles at rate OF cents per mile one way
for the round-trlp. Tickets TO be sold
December 22d 10 18th. inclusive, and De-
cember goth TO January lst. inclusive,
with extreme limit January 4. 1897.
Tickets will also be sold December 10th
TO 25th. inclusive. to students holding GER
tificates signed by the principals OF their
respective schools. J. G. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent
Richmond Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23

Small LOT OF Genuine Irish Bacon az
X. l.. CHRISTIAN & CO.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
GUILTY OF MURDER.
Frank Ashley Sentenced for killing
james Magee.

DETROIT. MICH. December 2-Frank
Ashley was this morning found guilty OF
the murder Of James Magee, we'll
known. local amateur athlete, on July
Sth last. The jury was out about eigh-
teen hours. Magee had thrashed Ash
lev for assaulting a younger brother,
and Ashley had threatened vengeance.
Shortly before l o'clock in the morning
of July Sth a man rang the door-beil of
the Magee residence. and when Mrs.
Magee answered 1t. he asked for her son.
James. She called him. and he came
downstairs without dressing. As he
opened the door the caller thrust "a re-
yolver against his body, and fired, the
ball passing through the body and caus-
ing almost instant death
The evidence aga nst Ashley was most
" clrcumstantial. but was pretty con-
elusive. This was his second trial. the
Jury disagreeng In the first case.
Judge Chaplin immed ately sentenced
Ashley to be confined In the State Prison.
AT Jackson, for the remainder of his life.
Ashleys attorneys will appeal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
SPANISH CABINET MEETING.
CleyeIand's References to Cuba Must
Go TO COrtes.

LONDON. December PA dispatch to
the Central News from Madrid says that
a meeting of the Cabinet, which was held
to-day. discussed the Cuban section of
president Cleveland's message TO Con-
eress. an official copy Of the message
having been received by Prime Minister
Canovas del Castillo, short time ago.
The matter was considered IN all It's as
meets. and 1t was finally agreed that a.
the references to Cuba in the message
affected the Cortes. they must be read
before that body. The Cortes is not in
session is called It will not meet for
some weeks. The Cabinet arrived at no
decision as TO the messagechrdlu secon
decision as to when the message should
be read.
Admiral Beranger. Minister OF Marine.
submitted requests for money Tor the
nurchase OF coal. and for other naval pur-
noses. and these were granted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
The Kentucky senatorship.

LOUISVILLE. KY. December 2.-Con-
gresham w. Godfrey Hunter. the lead
ing candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion for United States Senator. who was
defeated for election to Congress by w.
H. Rhea. filed notice OF contest against
Mr. Rhea at Russellville. to-day.
The Frankfort Capitol. Governor Brad
ley's personal organ. admits that DR..
Hunter has enough votes pledged to se-
cure the nomination for United States
Senator. This probably means that no
extra session u the Legislature will be
called as Governor Bradley Is bitterly
opposed TO Hunters election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
Christmas Goods mt Burk's.

Messrs. Burk x Co., manufacturers
and retailers of mems and boys cloth
ing. are displaying a great wealth OF
holiday novelties at extremely low
prices. In addition TO a large stock OF
the regular lines. a variety OF articles
particularly suitable for Christmas gifts
are included in the display. There are
initial silk handkerchiefs, smoking and
lounging jackets. umbrellas and walking
canes. pretty neckwear. and hundreds OF
trinkets which are necessary auxiliaries
of a gentleman's wardrobe. Clothing is
being sold. too, at very low prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
The Voynge of the vamoose

JACKSONvILLE FLA. December D.
The steam yacht Vamoose. Captain Mo
Intosh. which left Jacksonville last FIJI
day afternoon, did not go over the ST.
Johns river bar until y. NJ. Monday.
The wind has been from the northeast.
and the sea running so high that Captain
Mcintosh did not care to take the little
dispatch-boat outside. The Vamoose Will
proceed TO Miami, and from there TO Key
West. where she will take on board the
New York Journals correspondents,
and will then steam away for Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
ITALIAN BANKER DISAPPEARS.
Several Hundred Creditors Mourn
His Departure.

NEW YORK. December 2.-Marcello
II. Baralati. an Italian banker. has dis
appeared, leaving several hundred depos-
itors and creditors to mourn his depart
ure. The Sheriff Is now In charge.
The abscondIng banker conducted TWO
houses--one at 20 Mulberry street, and the
other at 337 east 18th street.
1t is said that Baralati has decaniped
with anywhere from $4,000 TO $6O.ooo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
UNABLE TO AGREE.
The Jury I'm the Henry County Pol
soning Cnse.

MARTTNSVILLE. VA. December a.
(Special.)-At noon to-day the jury in
the case OF Lester. charged with poison
ing young Davis, announced their In
ability to agree. and were discharged.
The jury stood five for acauittal and seven
for conviction. A motion for bail for the
accused was argued this afternoon. the
Court reserving decision for another
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
MAY GET THEIR MONEY BACK.
Claim of Isaacs a. Go. I'm n Fair Way
to BE Paid by Government.

The favorable action OF Congress upon
The finding OF the Court OF Claims In the
matter OF william B. Isaacs & Co. Is OF
particular local interest.
This claim has been pending before
Congress for twenty years, and IL IL due
.argely 10 the efforts OF Congressman
Claude A. Swanson that near approach
10 an adjustment has AT length been
reached.
The W. 3. Isaacs Company. composed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
New He'll Telephones.

6S3-Sadler Paper Company.
9lS-Trassr. ID.
6S2-Holms & Co.
9l2-Wagner, w. II.
Warmer. W. +.
1276-Zander. NJ.
S15-Tayler. Waller a Son.
7J6-Brauer a Jeffress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
Richmond, Frcdericksburga and To.
tomac Railroad Company.
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.

Reduced round-trip. continuous pas
sage tickets between all stations. and
to Alexandria and Washington. on sais
December 22d to 18th, inclusive. and De-
cember Dth to January LIST. inclusive: I:
final limit January T. 1897.
Tickets good going only on date Of sale.
Richmond t. Fredericksburg and return,
$3.50.
Richmond to Alexandria and return,
$50.
Richmond TO Washington and return,
A.s5. G. A. TAYLOR
Traffic Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23

SARATOGA, n. Y. December 22--Thc
lowest temperature which has prevailed
IN the Adirondack region thus far this
winter was recorded this morning. Al
North Creek the Thermometer Indicated
IA below zero; at Marion River carry
"a below: Keene Center, 4 below: Schroon
Lake. g. At this place the temperature
WAS only Z below.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
LAvIGNE-M'KEEvER FIGHT.
Governor Morton Asks sheriff 10 En-
force Laws Regarding II.

ALBANY, n. y. December 22.-Gov.
ernor Morton has sent "a letter TO Sheriff
Doeht, OF Queens county, requesting him
to enforce the laws with reference 10 the
prize-fght announced TO take place al
Long Island City tomorrow night be-
tween Lavlgne and McKeever, before the
Puritan Athletic Club.
The Law and Order League protested
TO the Sheriff against the fights taking
place. but that official refused to inter-
fere unless ordered 10 do so by the Gov
crnor The league notified the Governor
OF the Sheriff's attitude. with the above
result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
C. & o. Christina. Holiday Rates.
SPECIAL RATES VIA c. & o. BE
TWEEN STATIONS NAMED.

Richmond and Lynchburg s..
Richmond and Norfolk. $50.
Richmond and Old Point. 50.
Richmond and Lexington, Va, $500.
Richmond and Clifton Forge. $40.
Richmond and Washington city. A.S.
Between all other stations OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway the rate will be
ONE AND ONE-THIRD FARES FOR
THE ROUND TRIP.
These tickets viii be on sale December
22d. 2sd. 2ith, 25th. 30th, 3lst. and January
1st. with final limit OF January 4, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
Trnin Wrecked by Robbers.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, December o.
Passenger-Train No. 81 from Atlanta, on
the Southern railway, was wrecked at
McComb's trestle, fifteen miles from
Birmingham. by train robbers. The
Sheriff. with posse and dogs. have gone
to the scene. The wreck is bad. The
casualties are as yet unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-23
Carvers md utxe.

large variety OF patterns: some In
cases; best English steel: prices very low.
A. Il. CLARKE & SON,
No. 1920 Main street