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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
TRAGEDY AT OCALA
DEFAULTINa PRESIDENT or o.
FUNCr BANK COMMITS sUIcIDu.
4 BULLET THROUGH his BRlIL
Sad Circumstances Of His Self-Des
structfon-He Was nj Dinner WotU
Wife and Mother-warrant for NE


OCALA, FLA, June 5.-About 2 o'cJoe8
this afternoon. r. 3. Mcconnell. the a.
faulting president Of the defunct ma
tional bank, sent a bullet crashing
through his brain. Before medical ald|
could be summoned he was q corpse.
The deed was committed at the house
Of his brother-in- law. w. X. Mcdonald.
where he, his wife. and his mother were
taking dinner. The particulars are -
follows:
G. c. Stapleton, receiver of the Mers
chants Bank. had made some new de-
yeiopments In the banks business that
showed up very badly against McCon.
nell. He at once communicated them
to United States Commissioner q. 8.
Williams, who forthwith issued war
rant fer McConnelps arrest. This was
placed in the hands OF Deputy United
ceeded to the Mcconnell residence. He
learned there that the bank president
was at dinner at Mr.. McDonalds When
he went thither aud read the warrant,
Mcconnell asked for permission to 90 up
stairs to get his coat.
In about two minutes the household
was startled by the loud report Of .
pistol, and the fall of a heavy body
on the floor told the tale. The officer
ru;hed up stairs. only to find Mr.. Nc
Connell breathing his last. with a big
hole in the right side OF his head. over
| the ear, and the smoking revolver still
| in his hand. The mother and wife were
| Frustrated with grief.
| The affair caused greater excitement IN
| the city than even the bank failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
DEATH OF REAR-ADNIRAL LEE.
His Service During the War :,
Marked Capacity.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-Rear-Admirai
Sam. p. Lee. United States navy. retired
the last of the commanders Of the fede-
raj squadron during the war between the
States. died at his home, at Silver Springs
near this city. at o'clock this after
noon. after a short illness, of stroke OF
uaralvsis. He was a Nrginian by blTth'
and a direct descendant of Richard Henry
Lee. Of Revolutionary fame
Admiral Lees war record was one OF
the brightest in American naval annals
lie was on the Vandalia at CapetoWn
when he learned of the breaking out OF
the war. and he returned the ship 10 the
support OF the Union, and participated In
the blockade of Charleston and in the
attack upon Fort Jackson, where, in COM
mand of the guard division of the fleet
he fought the fort in the Oneida to pro-
tect the operations of the mortar pat
teries below, standing on the forecastle'
piloting the vessel by the Notifications
and relieving the Naruna and capturing
Captain Kennon and others
During the last three years of the war
he held important naval commands. and
his system OF steam blockade then de-
vised has been followed ever since. In
the work Of blockade he captured or
DESTROYED fifty-four steamers and sent
ont ninety-one affairs and expeditions.
He was an important factor in the sup
mort of Thomas in Tennessee, and was
highly complimented by that commander.
In 1870 he became a rear-admiral, and ne
was retired in 1915.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
PROTEST FROM AUSTRIA.
That Country Doesn't Like Proposed
Duty on Sugar.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-Secretary
Sherman to-day sent 70 the Senate pro-
test from Baron Hengelmuiler, the Aus
TRAN Minister. against the discriminating
duty on sugar in the tariff bill. The MIN
lister says that he has been instructed 10
protest against the provision. HIS hote
of protest was sent to the Secretary OF
State April 18th. Since that date the
Senate committee has reported the DILL
and he asks that his protest be sent 10
the Senate. In his note the Baron says
the discriminating duty conflicts ION the
one hand with our right Of the most
favored-nation treatment, and on the
other threatens to heavily damage Aus
tro-Hungarian exports"
The Minister calls attention to the
former correspondence on the subject re-
garding the tariff of 1891, and says tnat
the United States then recognized the
right of the Austrian Government TO
protest against the additional duty levied
against the export bounty. as appears IN
the report OF Secretary Gresham TO the
President October y. 1894, and that the
President, in December. 1894, recommend
ed to Congress the repeal of the addl-
tional duty. The Minister says the pend
ing bill has a much greater increase OF
the discriminating duty on sugar, ana
threatens the trade of Austria with the
United States with new injury.
The Austrian Government calls the at
tention of the Federal Government 10
the proposed infringement of treaty obi
cations. and expresses the hope that the
government will enlighten Congress upon
the existing treaty obligations and pre-
vent the proposed increase, "agalns'
! which the Imperial Government must FUR
,her protest. should 1T become = Jaw.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
A PhlIosophic Sweep.

"The best thing heard" writes cor.
respondent of the London Daily News, ~. IN
the great crowds which thronged the
streets OF the West End yesterday came
from the mouth of a sweep. Rolling our
OF Piccadilly into Berkeley street came
one OF those splendid old family carriages,
gorgeous with golden lions and dragons
heavily hung with maroon trappings.
guarded by two maroon footmen IN the
rear driven by busiy maroon coachnan
In n curly wig, containing two visions
in white with lovely bouquets. AT that
moment the sweep I refer 10 and ms
friend were emerging into flccadiily,
evidently just transacted some affair OF
business. when this. splendid vehicle at
tracted their attention. says one: 'Bill,
7 wish we was themv 'WhyT answered
Bill. much surprised. They'll have to die
the same as u.s. have just turned over
the 'Meditatlons of Marcus Aurellus In
search OF some more profound reflection
upon the inequality OF our lots on this
aat-heap OF ours. And In vain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
THE OVERS AND THE PORTE.
TripIc u cIuration Against Retro
cession of Thcssaly.

CONSTANTINOPLE, June Sat the
meeting between the ambassadors Of the
Powers and the Turkish Minister for For
eicn Affairs. Tewfik Pasha, on THURSDAY
last at the Topane Palace. Sir Philip
Crrrie the British Ambassador; NJ. CAM
hon the French Ambassador. and Slgnor
Pansa. the Italian Ambassador maze
distinct declaration against the retro
cession of Thessaly to Turkey. rms az
tiude of the three Powers named Is re-
garded as being OF the highest political
importance. in view of the fact that since
tbe Cars telegram to the Sultan, there
has been q marked "raDprochment be-
tween Russia and Germany. Here the
opinion is expressed that the indications
point TO a resuscitation Of the league oil
the three Emperors. If that league Is not
already an accomplished fact.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SULTAN.
CONSTANTINOPLE. June 5.-A con-
ference lasting two hours was held to-
dav between the ambassadors or the
Powers and Tewhk Pasha, the Turkish
Minister Of Foreign Affairs. at which the
memoranda relative to the rectihcation
of the frontier, TO the capitulations in
the case of Greek subjects In Turkey,
and 10 the indemnity, prepared, respec-
lively. by Count Nelidoff. the Russian
Ambassador; NJ Cambon. the French AM
bassador. and Sir Philip Currie, the
British Ambassador. were presented.
These memoranda will be submitted TO
the Sultan for his consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
UpnOAR IN FRENCH PARLIAMENT.
Socialist Deputy Expelled-Revolu-
tionary Cry Applauded.

PARIS, June 5.--There was a dramatic
incident in the Chamber of Deputies to-
day. During the discussion of the labor
troubles at La Grande Combe. in the De-
partment Of Gard. noted for it's coal
mining. elass-works, and zlnc-smeltng
furnaces. NJ Cerault Richard, Socialist
deputy. referred 10 some OF his colleagues
as '.police spies" The Chamber there
upon passed vote to censure the deputy,
and TO temporarily expel him from the
House. He refused to leave. and the
President of the Chamber. NJ. Brisson,
SUSPENDED the sitting and sent for the
guard on duty a moment or so later n
squad OF eight soldiers entered the Cham
Der Of Deputies. and the colonel in COM
mand placed his hand upon the shoulder
of the Socialist deputy. who thereupon
consented to go with the officer, saying
he Welded only to superior force. AS the
deouty neared the entrance OF the Cham-
her he cried: "Vive la revolution So
ciale!'
The revolutionary cry was loudly APP
n,auded by the other Socialists present In
the House.
When business was resumed, M. Jaures.
tha Socialist leader, interpellated the
government on what he classed as the
attempt to muxzle a deputy. The Presl-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
AGAINST SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Proposed Suit to Place II I'm Hands
of Receiver.

ATLANTA, GA. June ga special to
the Journal from Macon says that BILL
has been prepared there for filing In the
United States Court to put the Southern
railway in the hands OF a receiver. Ru-
NOR had 1t yesterday that the bill would
be filed to-day. but IL il learned this
morning that nothing will be done in tho
matter to-day, though the bill has been
made ready. It Is understood that Bacon
Miller and Dessau. Bartlett & Ellis are
the attorneys representing w. B.
Separks, the Dunlap Hardware Company,
NJ. J. Hatcher. Sam. Mayer, b. L. JONES'
and others In the petition.
While the suit will be directed pris
marily at the Southern railway. 1t Is re-
ported that all other roads supposed to
be controlled by that corporation will
be made parties. including the Georgia
Pacific. The Georgia and the South
western will not be included. as they are
merely leased lines.
The petition, 1t Is said, will rest mainly
on the provision Of the State Constitu-
ton. which inhibts the purchase or ope-
ration of a competing line by the owners
OF another.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
"When the Laurels Dioom.H

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
When Commodore Mathew Fontaine
Maury was on his death bed, and was
making arrangements for his funeral
and his final resting place In Richmond
with the calmness OF that Christian hope
which characterized the great scientist,
who trusted in Christ with the simplicity
OF a little child. he said to those who
stood around his bed: do not carry
me through Goshen Pass In winter. but
wait until spring. and bear me through
the beautiful pass when the laurels
bloom"
On these last words, Miss Julia 8.
Tutwiler wrote the following exquisite
poem. which the Dispatch published at
the time. but which l am sure your read
ers would like to see reproduced.
l. w T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
Auecdote Of the Due d'Aumale.

paris Correspondence London Truth)
Courageous In battle. the Due dAuma,e
was wanting in moral courage and de-
cision. He made up his mind with DIM
Guilty. i recollect this happening at
soiree where ! was, so far back as 1873.
I was standing near the door OF the tirst
salon OF a long suite, watching the grand
company enter The Due d'Aumale cross
ed the ante-room 10 enter. The usher ask
cd what name. General ie Due dAu-
male" The man was swelling his chest
10 bawl it when the Due said. mo: an
nounce his Royal Highness. the Duo
d'Aumale." But on an instant's reflection
this did not do either, and he said merely.
s.The Due d'Aumale." Finally no said.
..Say nothing" and walked In unan-
nounced. This gave me the assurance
that he would never restore the monarchy
ar set himself 10 as Stakeholder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

Senator added as TO the Wilson. bill. that
the three features in which pride gas
taken were free salt. free lumber ana
free wool.
II am sorry that member OF my
party--he has the right, and / do not
criticise him for exercising I'll am sorry
that member of my party should be
ready 10 take one OF those articles out
OF the free list and put duty on IT,.
Mr. Bacon answered that the Senator
from Missouri need feel no solicitude as
to the attitude OF senator OF his party.
Equality In the distribution OF taxation
was a fundamental tenet OF the Demo
cratic party. and he stood on that prin-
ciple OF Democracy.
CLAY, OF GEORGIA.
Mr.. Clay followed Mr.. Bacon. speaking
for the first time since he entered the
Senate. He expressed himself emphati-
cally against free trade and in favor of
a tariff sufficient 10 carry on the govern
ment economically administered. And in
levying this tariff. he said. there should
be the strictest equality In its imposi-
lions. Mr.. Clay criticised the sugar sche-
Gule as especially Objectionable. Under
the Senate bill the cost of sugar. he said.
would be not less than $4.6i per hundred
pounds. an advantage TO the reilner OF
SO cents per hundred. The price TO the
consumer would be increased TO the ex-
tent Of Sl.2O per hundredweight. This
profit would so TO the Sugar Trust lie
said the bounty system was responsible
for this trust and that no political party
could stand under the odium the legisla-
ton would produce Mr.. Clay also criti-
cised the proposition 10 place duty on
tea. lie claimed there was now held in
the United Statas 100000 pounds OF tea
TO put the proposed duty on this article
would be to add $4,000 to the wealth
OF the tea-holders. He claimed, in sum-
ming UP. that the Senate bill wou'.. in
crease the burdens Of the people TO the
extent Of s92 1000 on the four articles
of sugar, wood tea, and beer. He claimed
that the farming interests had been neg
lected. and called attention to the con-
stantly falling prices of farm products.
He declared that the bill would not give
relief 10 the people. and also asserted
that the tariff had not been the para
mount issue in the last campaign. That
issue, he said. had been almost forgotten
I'm the agitation OF the tariff.
Mr.. Allen PopulisO. of Nebraska. who
has just returned TO the city, asked that
the paragraph 30 over for further con-
sideration. and Mr.. Allison assented. The
other paragraphs of the wood schedule.
with the exception OF clap boards and
shingles. were agreed to as reported, all
amendments being voted down.
The Senate reached the sugar schedule,
although the paragraphs passed over
promise to take considerable time before
the sugar schedule Is actually taken up.
At AS y. NJ. the Senate adjourned.
The House was not in session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
Country Full of EN-.
washington Post.)

There Is no news in the statement that
Senator Hanna is opposed to what he
calls this agitation about Cuba, for his
efforts TO prevent a vote in the Senate on
the belligerency resolution are still re-
membered. The other day. however, he
was expressing his opinion In very en-
phatic terms to fellow-senator There
isn't the least bit of interest in the Ques-
ton in Ohio" asserted Mr.. Hanna, land
do not think the country is half as
much concerned as some or the agitators
here would have US believe"
"Well, Hanna" said his colleague. 81
will bet you $500 that your State conven-
ton declares for Cuba"
Every likely" slowly assented Mr..
Hanna. because some fool will get up
with a resolution which nobody will care
to oppose"
"And the country Is full OF just such
fools" was the other senator's parting
shot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
WHEN THE LAURELG BLOOM.
Dev Misc JuIfa 9 Tltwilerl

10y iUe"hSaV
Round his dying couch his dearest.
Weeping, praying mnistering stood-
Those the closest and the nearest
OF his kindred end his blood.
Sailors on the distant pillows.
Men of every race and land,
Blessed the head upon that pillow
Blessed that tireless, patient hand.
He had seen the aurora streaming
Ger the trlckless wastes or white.
Watched the iccberg's awful cleaning
Through the wondrous polar night.
Tropic lands had poured before him,
Wasteful wealth OF life and love;
Laden palm-trees bending DER him.
AT his feet the coral grove.
Through the night-watch on the ocean.
AS upon the deck he turned,
Weary OF the waves wild notion
Not for thee his heart had yearned.
But the Blue Ridge Mountain passes
Rose before him, either side,
Clustering thick with rosy masses,
Laurel blooms, the mountains pride
Now when LIES long voyage Is over.
And the blessed port In sight,
Still his heart looked back-a lover
To each blue and lessenlng height.
IF you lay me with my kindred.
Take me not In winters gloom:
Bear me, dear ones, through the noun
taiHs
Yonder when the laurels bloom"
'When the laurels bloom" on. sailori
Sayest thod, when the iaurels blooms4
They are blooming now, and ever,
Fadeless on thy honored tomb.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
M,KINLEY At NASHVILLE.
Programme for His Visit There
Public Reception.

NASHVILLE. TENN, June 5.-The pro-
eramme for the visit Of President Nc
Kinley and party TO Nashville next week
WAS completed to-day. The President
and his party will be met at the Union
depot at 7:3O Friday morning by the TX
position Executive Committee and the
Ohio Centennial Commissioners. and
taken 10 the hotel in carriages, where
the Governor OF Tennessee and the Cover
nor of Ohio will call upon the President.
Addresses of welcome will be made by
President Thomas. Mayor Mccarthy. and
Governor Taylor: also. by Senator clark
of the Ohio commission; Governor Bush
nell. of Ohio, and by President Mckinley.
At s Z. NJ. the President and Mrs. Nc
Kinlev and the ladies' OF their party will
receive ladies IN the Woman's Building.
At IL A. VI. Saturday a public reception
will be held in the auditorium.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
THEY WILL NOT JyDrLATE.
Irish Nationniists VIII Take No Part
I'm Victorian Festivities.

MANCHESTER. ENG, June 5.-A reso-
luton calling upon the Irish to alb
stain from taking part In the Diamond
Jubilee OF Queen Victoria was presented
az the meeting OF the irish Na'iohai
League here to-day, and carried i. T..
O'Connor remarked that nothing could
induce him TO attend the jubilee ies-
tiyities, or TO be numbered among thosc
who rejoced over reign which mas
been most disastrous.
An amendment TO the resolution. de-
c,orlng that the condition Of ireland
was due not to Queen Victoria, but TO
the legislation of men selected to make
the laws, was rejected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
Honors ut West Point.

WEST POINT. N. Y, June 5.-As
graduation day draws near. there Is con-
Siderable anxiety manifested as to
the result Of the examinations, which
will determine the standing OF the men,
hers of the various classes in the roll
OF general merit This is exceptionally
true of the members OF the graduating
class and. their friends. 1t is stated
that Cadet w. ID. Conner. OF Clinton. Ia.
is likely to carry of the first honors.
with Cadets Cakes. of New York;
Alstaetter. Of Ohio; Morgan. OF Georgia,
and Cheney. OF Connecticut. close I'D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
SHOPPING IN THE 18TH CENTURY.
Some Interesting Information In the
PASTOR Letters.

(Evenlng Post.)

In the spring OF 1iio Dame Agnes Pas-
ron wrote to her fright. worshipfui, ana
dear husband" in haste. the wednesday
next after Deus qui errantious' Qhe
Collect for the third Sunday after Eas-
teri. Having commended the gracious
mien OF the young gentlewoman her son
proposes to marry. she says:
"The parson of Stockton told me that
~ We would buy her a gown, his mother
would give thereto goodly fur; the
gown needeth to be had. and OF color
Il would be a goodly blue or else
bright sanguine."
The Mistress Margaret Mauteby. for
whom this gown was ''purveyed." be-
came the wife Of John PASTOR. ana ner
letters. covering nearly nifty years. are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
CONSULAR PLUMs DISTRIBUTED.
A. ID. Barlow, of Missouri, Consui'
General ut Mexico City.

WASHINGTON. June 5.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations
10 the Senate;
Andrew J. Barlow. OF Missouri. TO be
consuI-General at the City OF Mexico
Mexico.
Harold s. VanBuren. OF New jersey, 10
he Consul at Nice. France.
Carl Bailey Hurst. of the District OF
Columbian cow Consul at Prague). TO be
Consult General at Vienna, Austria.
Henry II Morgan. OF louisiana. to be
Consul at Horgen. Switzerland.
William Canada, OF INDIANA, 70 De
Consul at Vera Cruz. Mexico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
EXCITEMENT IN CAROLINA.
Target-Practice in Streets Objected
TO-TrOOps Ont.

CHARLESTON. S. c.. June "a spe-
cial to the News and Courier reports con-
siderable excitement at Lucknow. vii
lage of 115 inhabitants. in Sumter county.
II all arose from some target-practce in
the streets Of the village, which the au-
thorlties could not stop. Governor Eller-
bee was informed OF the affair, and
wired the Bishopville Guards to go to
Lucknow. This was done, and a number
of arrests have been made, and every
thing Is quiet now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

NASHVILLE. TENN. June S.
Negrp-Day at the Exposition was
marked by great attendance o.
colored people. Addresses were made
by Chief Hill. OF the Negro De-
partment; Charles W. Anderson, oe
New York: Professor Council. OF Ala
bama; Evans Tyre. OF Kentucky. and
others. An exhibition drill was given ~
negro military. with a display Of nre.
works.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

T.. c. Denedicfs Yacht on the Way to
Uuzrard's Bay.

NEW LONDON, CONN. June De. c.
Benedict's steam yacht Oneida, which an
chored in this harbor last night. having
on board ex-President Grover Cleveland,
left lust before noon to-day. None Of
the party came ashore. and no communl-
cation was had with the land. except
through one of the yachts boats, which
was sent ashore for the morning papers.
The Oneida is on her way 10 Buzzard's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

snow" said the fussy old gentleman
putting one OF the biggest berries y q
mouth aud picking yp anosnsE wR>e
Strawberries for sale? Don't you C.
that fresh strawberri<s' would be e1c9o
Don't you suppose everybody Knows ~
are for sale ~ q
folks seems 10 think I am gtvins q
away" and then the old 9onllomou
the berry back IN the box. y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

Frank Cunningham. Jr.. will leave -
Monday evening TO attend the exercises
NJ Hampden- Sidney College. Tho <xe1s
clses viii continue for three days. ana
while there he will attend the Chi Phi
Society reunion. Mr.. Cunningham WIN
play third base for the Farmvtiie club
against the Hampden-SIdneys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

dent Of the Chamber. however. refused
to hear him. on the ground that he had
not received notice OF his question. A
violent uproar followed from the extreme
Left. and the session was closed amid
wild tumult.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

NEW YORK. June Ga dispatch ~
the Herald from Panama says: Prcsts
dent Barrios has publicly declared hiua-
self Dictator Of Guatemala.