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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
WILL NOT RESCIND.
THE ELECTORAL BoARc WILL NOT
CHANGE ITS APPOINTMENTS.
THEY DISCLAIM DISCRIMINATION,
Captain Elicit Says No One Was
Asked How He Voted I'm the Last
EIection-Took the Best Men fer
the Places.

The action of the Electoral Board In
its selection OF registrars and judges OF
election for this city. to which attention.
was called by the Dispatch, Is being
somewhat severely criticised bv Demo-
Gratis. who feel that their party has not
been given proper representation among
the election officers.
The members Of the board. however,
deny that they Disseminated against the
regular Democratic party ia making I'D
the list for this year. but the fact appears
TO remain that I'm a great many OF the
precincts the regular Democracy has no
representation.
Captain Thomas Elicit, secretary OF tho
board, when seen by Dispatch man
about this matter yesterday, was rather
reticent I'm what he had to say about the
boards action. One of the first interroga-
tories was as to the sentiment of the
board in passing upon this question. ana
Captain Elicit was asked to inform the
Dispatch's readers whether or not the
board, which consists OF himself, Mr.. W.
j. Westwood, and Mr.. r. Taylor Pember-
ton was unanimous in its action.
This the Secretary declined TO answer.
He admitted that the minutes OF the meet
ing were public records. but these did not
show how any member voted. and no
amount Of questioning would elicit that
information from the secretary.
DIDN'T ASK HOW THEY VOTED.
Aren't the majority Of -the appoint
ments OF Democratic officials made from
the ranks of the men who voted in the
last election for Mckinley or Paimer?'
asked the scribe.
1--WE didn't ask how any man voted"
was Captain Elletts reply.
Didn't you know how n great many or
them yoted?"
There was no answer made 10 this query.
but Captain Elicit said that seven OF the
twenty-five Democratic appointments had
been made on the recommendation OF tho
City Central Democratic Committee.
Thereupon the reporter asked II the COM
mittee hadn't recommended others.
"Oh, yes" came the reply
why didn't you appoint all OF their
nominees?' was the next question asked.
TOOK THE BEST MEN"
1--WE didn't appoint al the Republican
nominees" said the Secretary: I'VE took
the pest men we could ma some or the
registrars and judges who held Office have
moved out OF their precincts; others have
at various times transgressed the law, and
We could not roappoint them.
The Captain then discoursed interesting
ly on Jackson-Ward politics. and iinally
closed the interview without giving out
any definite information He said, how
ever, as the reporter bade him adieu.
that the board would not reconsider its
action. and that the appointments as made
on February 9th would stand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TOMORROW.
Blow to he struck at Bryan's AM
bition for Nomination.

WashingtOn Star-lndependent)
The Democratic caucus Saturday after
noon for the nomination Of minority can
didates for the Offices OF the House prom
Ises TO have considerable political i'm
portance. While the officers nominated
cannot be elected. there may be a signifi-
cance in the selection of the candidate
for Speaker. affecting the party align
ment and the prospects of the presiden-
tlal nomination in 1890. II is understood
that in an indirect way a blow is TO be
struck at Mr.. Bryan's ambition for nomi-
nation. and that the nucleus of opposition
TO him will be formed at this caucus As
Is publicly known Mr.. Bailey, Of Texas,
sulked after the nomination of Bryan and
intimated his intention TO decline a re-
nomination for Congress on the ground
that he did not want to be in Congress II
BRYAN was elected. An interview with
him was published at the time to this
effect. and the latter part of July he wrote
letter defining his position. 1t is the
common understanding among Democrats
that his faith q the party ticket was Sc
riously shaken by Bryen's nomination,
and that he Is likely 10 be a leader in the
anti-Bryan movement for 1900 1t now ap-
pears, according TO the claims Of Mr. Bal
ley's friends, that he is the leading candi-
date for the complimentary nomination OF
the Democratic caucus for Speaker, and
will probably win.
one hundred and eighteen Democrats are
expected to attend the caucus. and sixty
will be necessary for nomination. Mr..
Baileys friends claim that he has fifty-six
votes pledged TO him, and that number
Of others, more than enough 10 nominate,
are I'm easy reach If this proves true, il
will probably signify that the secret op-
position to Bryan and a combination Of all
the silver forces. Democrats, Populists,
and Silver Republicans have strength in
the Democratic party not anticipated, and
It will seriously threaten the breaking up
of the combination Of these forces for the
next presidential campaign.
Mr.. Bailey is a free-silver man, but II IS
understood that he is not in sympathy
with any association with Populists and
Silver Republicans, except through their
absorption by the Democratic party. The
plans Of the silver aggregation are to
make their preliminary fight at the next
congressional election, Joining their forces
then I'm the effort 10 get control Of the
House. The man receiving the nomination
Of the Democratic party at this time Will
be the one expected 10 be nominated for
Sneaker should the Democrats get control
Of the next Congress. Therefore the Sc
lection Of Mr. Bailey is regarded as likely
TO put an end TO all plans for joint action,
and TO tend toward dissolving Of part
nership and division Of the silver forces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
saks's Ladies', Department.

Yesterday noted the inaugural of the
ladies' Department at Saks d Co.'S.
From the hour of opening until late I'm the
afternoon their spacious establishment
was thronged with members OF the gentle
sex, who inspected thoroughly the elegant
display upon the second floor, of the build.
ing, where is located the woman's brancf
of the concern. This immense emporium
had been tastefully decorated with large
palms and plants, and the more hand.
some costumes were shown upon stands
arranged at graceful distances. and ir
broad cases were the novelties which the
firm desired TO introduce upon this occa
sion. The display consisted OF Street
House, and Reception Gowns. patterned
from the most celebrated makers models
and their qualities ranged from the cheap.
est to the most expensive.
Mr.. w. j. Hearn, who has been insti'
tuting these departments for Messrs Saki
& Co., was on hand to personally see ID
the opening of the Richmond branch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
BEJUCAL is SACKED.
RAJ OF ITS HOUSES BURNED.
THE MURDER OF DOCTOR RUIZ
IL is stin Occupying the Attention
of General Lee, Who IL Anxious to
BE Relieved of His Position as
Consul.

HASANA, March II. via KEY WEST.
FLA, March 11.-Monday night band
Of well-known Cuban patriots entered
the strongly-fortifed town of BeiucaI,
in Habana province. sacking all the
stores Of the place and burning fifteen
houses. Details are lacking.
1t is also reported that another party
Of rebels. commanded by Castillo, cap
tured the town OF Quivican. and burned
several OF the houses in the place.
The brutal murder Of DR.. Ruiz. which
raised such a just cry of Indignation in
the United States, is still occupying the
attention Of Consul Lee. Persons in
close contact with the Consul General
say that he is greatly worried over the
affair. AS already reported. Spain has
ordered fresh and thorough investiga-
ton Of the facts which led to Ruiz's
death But Consul Lee is quoted as
saying that he does not clearly see how
the investigation can be properly car
ried out. He naturally cannot under
stand how an impartial trial can be
held. since no witness will testify against
Major FOndeViela or the warden of the
Jail. They reasonably fear for their
lives which certainly would be endan-
gered if they should honestly tell the
truth as 10 what has occurred. Be
sides, no Cuban lawyer would BE- willing
to take up the case. as none would have
the courage to confront any Of the
miscreants and charge them with the
dastardly deed. Consequently the point
remains that, no matter how willing
Spain may be to have clear investiga-
tion and an impartial trial, and despite
the promises and Inducements she mvly
make to the witnesses, they viii never
testify or give evidence that will throw
light on the case. In view Of these
facts. it is understood that General Lee
will not take part in the proceedings,
as he has been requested by the Span
ish authorities to do, nor appoint any
lawyer. as required by the Spanish laws,
20 represent him in the case.
Personal friends Of General Lee affirm
that as soon as he shall have settled all
the pending matters he has on hand. and
got them in proper shape, he will resign
his position and retire 10 the United
States. He apparently feels tired OF the
Spanish business" and disgusted at see
ing that all his efforts in behalf of the
rights of the American citizens on the
island have been in vain. so far.
A letter received from Santiago de Cuba,
dated the 4th instant refers to an mel
dent which shows the utter lack OF con-
sideration these Spanish authorities have
for the representatives Of foreign Powers
BY order Of the Chief of Police, the house
of Mr.. Robert Mason. the English Pro-
Consul and acting Chinese Consul was
thoroughly searched but nothing found OF
n compromising nature Mr.. Mason was
not present during the search, ana as
soon as he heard OF the outrage ne at
once renorted the fact to the British CON-
sul-General. Mr.. Frederick r. Am-len
who called on the civil government and
ample apologies were given on the spot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
Teiegraphic Briefs.

Madrid.-It has been decided by the
government 10 send 1900 additional troops
10 the Philippines.
Tangier BY the falling of a section OF
the old wall Of the town Of Fex, $50 work
men have been killed.
Washington, ID. C.-The battleships
Maine and Texas arrived at Port Royal.
and the Detroit at Colombo. and the Gin
cinnati left Genoa for Leghorn.
ntevideo.--Information has been re-
ceiyed here from the interior that the
government troops have been defeated In
a battle with the forces of the insurgents.
washington. ID. C.-Naval orders have
been issued to bring about the following
changes When the Newark goes out OF
commission, at Norfolk March 18th.
Lieutenant NJ. l.. Wood is ordered to the
Puritan. relieving Lieutenant j. l.. Helm.
who Is detailed TO the coast survey: and
Gunner G.. l.. Mallory goes to the In
diana, relieving Gunner W. w. Walsh.
ordered to instruct seamen gunners at
the Washington nayy-yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12

leaders OF the Democrats and Popullsts.
each desiring to get them within their
own CAMPS TO act In caucus, and especial
" have they been sought by the friends
of the leading candidates for the speak
ership on the part OF the Democrats.
Since coming here. Mr. Lewis Of Wash
ington; Mcdowell. OF Ohio. and Mr.. De
Vries. of California. have indicated their
preference to be classed as Democrats.
Green and Sutherland. OF Nebraska. have
gone with the Populists. With this
change. the House stands on party votes
as follows: Republicans, 2oS; Democrats.
~; Populists. q; F'usionists, g. Silyerites,
2. vacancies q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
The sport Lively-Two F"Vori'es
Mfn-Affendancc Large.

Ine sport Liver - y wv
Win-AttendaDcc Large.
NEW ORLEANS, LA, March IL
Continued fair weather and large at
tendance marked to-day's races. The
track was pretty fast, and the sport live
ly. two favorites winning. and Grayhng'
another one, making q dead-heat Win
Prince OF India. "a 12-to-1 shot.
First race-six fUfongs-Ella Pen
rose O03 Caywood 20 81 won. Il. q.
Ban second, Halloween third. Time, III.
Second racc-siX flrlongs-Prince OF
India Q07 r. Burns. - TO ID and Grayling
O11, j. Gardner. to 5) ran a dead-heat'
Alkyris third. Time, 1.i7.
Third race-One ana One-siXteenth
miles -Tenochtitlan O0s. Knapp. to y
won. ChicOt second. Sir John third.
Time 1852 II.
Fourth race-one and one-eighth miles
ONO G5. r. Powers. 10 y won. Booze
second Senator Penrose third. Time.
lr8
Fifth race-six furlongs-Jake Zim-
hermann O0S Il. Williams. 4 10 81 won
Mamie Lord second, Flora Ballard third.
Time il7l-2.
Sixth race-seven furlongs-Robert Bon
ner @j Clay. 10 p won. Annie Teuton
second Earth third. Time. 80 IA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
BALTIMORE NEGRO BANK WRECK.
No Trace of the DcfauIting Presi-
observation-disclosures.

BALTIMORE ND, March 1.-THE total
loss by the insolvency of the Lexington
Savings Bank and the defalcation of its
president and cashier. Everett J. Waring
(colored, who disappeared last Saturday
night, will be about $1,000 OF this loss
the defrauded deposItors will sustain near
ly SS,00O the stockholders 5000, and banks
and money-handlers who have lent the
bank money $1,000.
Waring lost $1,000 by loose and fire.
quent speculations, and the remainder he
is supposed to have carried off with him.
There is not trace Of him, and it is not
expected that he will return.
The depOsitors all Of whom are negroes,
still wander 10 the bank to inquire for
Waring They come by ones and twos,
and when told that nothing has been
heard of him, call down maledictions on
his head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE KENTUCKY sENATORsHIP.
BlacIxburn Denies That He is Out
of the Race.

LOUISVILLE, KY. March LEX
Senator Joe Blackburn arrived at Lex
ington this morning. and gave prompt
denial to the statement that he had
withdrawn from the senatorial race in
favor of some one who might command
the entire strength OF the Democratic
members of the Legislature.
The Republican senatorial caucus
meets al Frankfort tomorrow night.
x-Representative w. G.. Hunter will
he the nominee, and he will be elected.
unless the sound-money men join with
the blackburn Democrats in making his
election impossible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
BUILDING ASSOCIATION FAILS.

The National, of milwaukee, 'he
Institution-UnprOdu Realty
MILWAUKEE. WIS, March LINE
>,,tionaI Building and Loan Association
of Milwaukee went into the hands oi
receiver to-day. Judge Austin appointed
Martin w. sherman, secretary of the asso-
citation, to take charge and wind up It's
ocoirs The two causes which led to the
receiyership were the inability OF the
company to make loans and the fact tiat
a. is .gand poor"-possessing realty that Is
rnnroductive and expensive to hold ana
for which there is no market at the pres
ant time. The association was ncor-
oorated on May 10, 1887, with a capital
stock of $5OOO,OCO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
NEW FEDERAL HOUSE.
work of Classifying the Members
as TO Political Parties.
ONashington Star-Independent)

washington star-lndependent)
The work OF classifying the new men,
bers OF Congress, 10 show In what par
ties they will act. has not yet been COM
nleted but is nearly so. The Clerk or
the House OF Representatives made up a
nst showing Democrats, Republicans.
populists. and silverites upon the data
contained on election tickets. These
tickets showed that there were thirteen
tN,sionists as follows: Jett and Baker
nI,nois. Todd, Michigan; Maxwell. Stark.
sutherland and Green, Nebraska; Brenner
Marshall. Meekison, and Mcdowell. ONO;
and Lewis and Jones, Washington Ihese
Fusionists have been eagerly sought I'M
,,,e.diatelv upon their arrival here by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
ARKANSAS LAWMAKERS ADJOURN
None of the Necessary Appropria-
tfOn Bills Passed.

LITTLE ROCK ARK, March 1.-THE
Legislature adjourned sine die at noon
to-day without having passed any of the
appropriation bills for the executive and
judicial departments Of the State Gov
ernment and the various charitable and
educational institutions. The Senate, as
has been the custom since the framing OF
the present Constitution. refused TO elect
a President pro tenn, leaving the State
without a successor to Governor Jones in
case of accident or death. The upper
branch of the Assembly is responsible for
the failure to pass the appropriation bills
as the senators positively refused to eX-
tend the session, and the Governor Will
be compelled to call an extra session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
WENT FORTY MILES TO KILL.
wife shoots II Young W0man--hoohss =
ING Now for Husband.

ATLANTA. GA, March ia speciai
from Jasper. Ga. to the Constitution says
thar Mrs. John Crow travelled forty miles
Yesterday from Pickens county to Chera"
~ kin Matte Rich. The latter had alien
sted John Crows affections, and he had
Seserted his wife and the little crows
Ms Crow Is a fine shot with pistol
hut the first time she attempted To- hre az a.
Ms Rich the weapon snapped The girl
ran and Mrs. Crow then shot her IN tmne m
sbo,,lder. Mrs. crow is now hnh'ihg iOi
her husband The Rich girl VIII ger wMeil, M
The shooting occurred near the Creish'o'i
cold mine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
Cottcn-MiII Curtaiiment.

HALIFAX. y. $, March u.-Nany OF
the cotton-mills I'm Eastern Canada have
decided to curtail production until the
market improves. Several OF them have
been running on short time' and to-day
a notice was posted at the mills of the
Halifax Cotton Company announcing a
reduction of running-tims to three days
a week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12

Salisbury. aud declined to express any
opinion upon the subject Italy already
has fifteen warships In the LevaDt. ana
is on the eve of sending ten more. Tbs
Italian ironclad Said Egna. the largest
warship in Italys navy, has arrived at
Shezzia, where the Italian flying squadron
ie assembling
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE PEARL BRYAN MURDER.
jackson, the Cabman, Threatened
by .sBucl<eye Regulntors."

CHICAGO, ILL. March n.-A special
to the Dispatch from Springfield, o..
SAYS: George Jackson. the colored cab
man who claims 10 have driven Pearl
Bryan TO her death, and whose story was
used as strong evidence against Jackson
and Walling, has received a letter signed
Buckeye Regulators which tells jack
son his coffin is ready. and that unless
he tells the ruth before jackson and
Walling are hanged the regulators VIII
visit him. Jackson is in Jail here, await
ing trial for perjury. for which he was
indicted by the grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
SCOTT AND LARRIEU.
The Americans Imprisoned In Cuba
STATUS of Their Cases.

HABANA. March 1.-THE judge Of the
court at Guanabacoa has ratified the ac-
ton of the Spanish authorities in i'm
prisoning Charles Scott, the American
citizen who was arrested February 9Th
last. on the charge OF having Cuban post
age stamps in his possession. This means
that the case will continue under the or
dinary procedure until it is finally dis
posed of.
The Matanzas District Court has sus-
pended proceedings against FRANCISCO
Larrieu. an American citizen, VINO was
arrested at Cardenas on May To- 1897 ana
he will soon be released.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
Rixern 10 Succeed Polnviejn.

LONDON, March IA dispatch to the
Central News from Madrid says 1t is re-
ported there that General Primo de
Rivera. Captain-General OF Madrid, VIII
be appointed to succeed General fola-
vieja as Governor OF the Philippine
Islands and that General Ramon Blanco,
formerly Governor OF the Philippines, will
he appointed Captain-General Of Madrid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
Tbe Receivers Sale of Pianos.

More than fifty pianos are still unsoti.
although customers throughout the
states. and even dealers. have taken ad-
vantage Of the actual cost prices. Just
think Of III For cash, piano can now be
bought for S225, that formerly sold at
$50 Pianos at prices from $40 upwards.
and organs from so upwards. Call at
the store of Manly B. Ramos & Co.,
No. tl9 east Broad street; r. B. Shield.
trustee and receiver.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
Nebraska silver Conference.

OMAHA, NEB., March las result
of the recent conference OF free-silyer
Republicans, held in this city. call mas
been issued for State convention at
Lincoln March 25th. for the purpose oi
naming members Of the Provisional Ma
tional Committee and for the transaction
of any other business that may properly
come before the conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
Naval Wedding OF Interest.

WASHINGTON, ID. c. March IL
A naval wedding Of general interest Is
announced for next Monday evening"
when the daughter Of Captain Charles
n sipsbee. the naval photographer. will
become the wife Of Ensign Sumner Ely
Wetrnore Kittelle. Of New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
puties or Goods in Bond.

NEW YORK March ll.-Loans to the
amount OF 100000 have been obtained
from New York banks within week, to
pay duties on goods held in bond. in an
ticipation of higher duties under the new
tariff. one loan for 10000 was secured
to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
Dir Grain Elevator Burned.

BUFFALO. y. y. March 1.-THE big
RYAN elevator, situated on the canal. was
destroyed by fire this morning. AT the
foot OF the burned elevator lay a trans
fer foater The walls fell on 1t ana 1t was
burned TO the waters edge. II was valued
at S33 600. The elevator was valued at
$4,000. and the grain in it at $500. Total
loss $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
INDICTMENTS AT LOUISVILLE.
Charges Against President OF
UroI.en Bank and Aldermen.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March III. NJ.
Mcknight. president Of the suspended
German National Bank was indicted by
the grand jury at noon to-day, on the
charge Of violating the national banking
act The Indictment embraces ninety
one counts. and includes nearly every
offence embraced in the law
indictments were also found against r.
r King. president Of the Board OF Alder
men. and Aldermen c. j. Jenne, j. E.
Leatherman, r. o. Bemer. and i. A.
Britt. who are charged with conspiring
with President Mcknight TO misappro-
nriate the funds of the bank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE PURITAN OFF.
c,ayeInnd Shooting Party Near
xyosbiugton, North Carolina.

NORFOLK, VA, March ia speciai
telegram to the Virgnian from Hatteras
to-niebt states that the cruiser Columbia
laft there at p. NJ. with the monitor
p,,ritan in tow She was expected 70
rooch Cape Henry in from twelve to M
The cleveland shooting party Is sun
6, the vicinity OF Hatteras. The tender
Violet moved south today and IL Is
,ho,ght the party will tomorrow hunt
near washington \.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
BUSINESS AT THE SOUTH.
Indications Point 10 IA Marked Im-
prOyement.

BALTIMORE. MD, March 1.-THE
Manufacturers Records weekly report
Of southern business Interests shows that
industrial and financial matters are re-
ccWng increased attention, and that the
Indications throughout the South gene
rally point 10 a marked Improvement IN
business affairs. During the week the
Georgia Railroad and Banking company
has sold 100000 per cent. bonas 10
retire per cent. bonds. the SeaDoaiu d
Airline has sold $l,WoOO b per cent
bonds 10 retire 8 per cent bonds. the us-
tsaa have been completed for the build
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
TERRIFIC HAIL-STORM.
Nashville People Frightened-Dam-
age to Windows.

HSt TO w IH"V""'
NASHVILLE. TENN, March n.-An
electrical-storm, followed by hall
storm that frightened pedestrians almost
out of their wits. visited this city at $40
this evening. Hail as large as hens
eggs. and in some instances almost the
size of a half-brick. did considerable dam
age to numerous plate-slass windows In
the business section. The din created by
the falling hail-stones was intensified by
jnnumerable objects flying about. Several
of the Centennial buildings are minus
glass windows. but are otherwise unin-
iured