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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

+. r. Farrar Johnny Reb. who made
a short. but Happy address In when ne
took coca sion to alluGe 10 the Souineth
woman I'm most complimentary man
ner. Next came Mr.. Tony Miller sex
tette. which played number OF Southern
melodies. and there were also several war
songs by Messrs. Cunningham. Lohn'ah'
Cloves, and Watkins.
Light refreshments. with plenty 10
smoke and drink made hitting climax
10 the evenings pleasures. The Old con-
eederates ioked. laughed and fought over
battles. and spent the evening IN that
congenial aud truly Southern manner
which Il so characteristic Of 'he boys
who wore the Gray I'm the sixties
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
PIRSONAL IND GENERAL
Interesting Items About Eichmond's Citi.
zens and Other Matters.

Mr.. j.. c. Punkett is confined to his
home on Randolph street with a severe
attack OF pneumonia.
Judge Barksdale. Of the Halifax County
Court. was among the callers at the Of
nee Of the Auditor Of Public Accounts
yesterday.
Mr.. Frederick Jewhurst. Of the Chi
cago Times-Herald is on his annual visit
TO relatives and friends in HenricO coun-
~, near Seven Pines.
Little Willie Gosden. who was injured
on the Chesapeake and Ohio trestle sew
eral days ago, is improving rapidly. His
physician. Or. Smith. has every hope of
his recovery.
Miss Elizabeth W. Cardozo. who had
a fan from the porch OF her parents resi-
dence. y. 26 south Adams street. has re-
covered.
peter Delivered from Prison" Will be
the subject of Rev. Edward l.. Pelis
lecture at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION this afternoon at O'Clock.
Another discourse from the "Divine
Plan of the Ages will be given by Elder
Staples at the Soldiers Home tomorrow
at $3.50 p. VI. Special subject will be The
Narrow Way of Life
Regular mission services Will be held
at Union Gospel Mission, corner Eigth
and Main streets. every night In the
week. and every Sunday afternoon at J
O'Clock.
Mr.. Is. II. Clarke who is in charge Of
the United States Weather Bureau pm
Little Rock. Ark. is in the city visiting
friends. MT Clarke has been IN WASH
ington on Official business and Is now on
his return to his station.
Among the Richmonders who viii par
ticipate in the Grant monument parade
in New York. with the Sons of Confede-
rate Veterans. is Mr.. Edwin o. Lewis.
formerly Of Richmond, but now of Phil
adelphia lie is a grandson Of q veteran.
and will accept an invitation to join the
New York Camp. Sons Confederate Vet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
s,,d.nts Visit Washington.

Quite a large number Of the students
OF Richmond college went TO washington
Yesterday on the excursion given ender
the auspices Of the Geographical ana MS
torical Society Of the College heiuced
rates were secured from the railroad ana
a number of outsiders accompanied me
college bovs. They left Richmond early
in the morning and spent the day sight
seeing I'm the National Capital. returning
at night much pleased with their trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
TAXES UNCOASTIrCTi0yAL.
The Late Legislature Failed TO DO what It
Intended.

RALEIGH. y. C., April 23.-Speclal.-
The Supreme Court this evening decided
that as the late Legislature
in levying poll and property
taxes failed to observe the constitu-
tional enaction between the two.
both are invalid and that the rates fixed
by the revenue act OF 1895 are In force be-
ing forty-three cents on property and
Sl.29 on poll. The late Legislature in
tended 10 make the rate sl.3S on poll and
forty-slx cents on property.
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On account Of the Grant monument ded-
ication. New York. April 9th. the Balt-
more and Ohio railroad Royal Blue Line)
will sell tickets TO New York and return
at one fare for the round trip. For mill
itary, in uniform, TWEEN y-fve or more
on one ticket. one cent per mile for dis
lance Travelled For further information
as 10 dates OF sale. limits. etc. apply 10
local ticket agent. or address
ARTHUR G. LEWIS
Southern Passenger Agent
Norfolk. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
dwelling of Grant Monument

New York. April 9th, via Bay Line.
James river route. on elegant steamer
Virginia" leaving Richmond Saturday
evening. o'clock April 9th. arriving
New York Sunday 2:20 4. NJ. Only $3.50
for round trip. Tickets good 10 return
leaving New York. April 18th For tick
cts. stateroom reservation, apply to
" VI. BOYKIN.
General Agent.
l.. Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

Constable r. c. Garnett Of Hcnrico.
arrested yesterday Edward Dabney. color
ed. charged with the betrayal OF Hybur-
mia Jones. coiored girl. under the
promise Of marriage.
Dabney was locked mp I'm the County
jail and Will have a preliminary exam
nation this morning.
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Great Success.

Notwlthstsrdine the difficulties under
which the cast lahored. Under the SPELL
as presented by the "Condoodlement
Ideals az the Y. VI. c. A. Hall last even
ing to large And appreciative audience.
Every member acquitted themselves
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wick county. was in the city on Thursday
the guest OF Mr. W. j. Carter.
The city Council will meet I'm pursuance
OF adjournment next Friday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
comu.rcial Travellers 10 Meet.

The members OF the Traveller Protec-
tive Association are called 10 meet AT
r. NJ. to-day at their rooms in the
Chamber OF Commerce.
PROMPT and full attendance Is request
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ed for the final arrangements will then
be made for the reception and entertain
ment OF the visiting commercial men AZ
the approaching convention t0 he held
here on May lst. next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

TOWNSVILLE. y C.. April 23.-Spe-
cial.--It has been very cold here this week
with much fIos' for two nights. but very
little damage done. Tobacco plants are
very fine in this section.
Breaks of tobacco are light this week
ewing TO farmers being 80 busy and the
extremely dry weather.
The town election will be a not one. be-
ing divided on the town tax question.
Miss Sue Virgins died yesterday from
pneumonia. She was about sixty-fiVe
years Old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

The Richmond Lodge OF Elks viii cele-
brate their eleventh anniversary on May
10Th. when number of prominent speak
ers will be heard and "a banquet spread.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
Case Continued.

In the Hastings Court yesterday the
cases Of the Commonwealth vs. Samuel
Rucker alias Samuel Price and james
Thomas. were continued 10 the next
term. Judge Wexford presided
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24
Reduced Rates Ia New YORK VIA fenhsNl-
vania Railroad, Account OF Dedication
Grant Monument

Grant Monument.
For the dedication OF the Grant Monu-
mental Tomb. April 9th. the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad Company will sell eXcur-
sion tickets to New York TO the general
public from all points on its line. eX-
elusive of Pittsburg and Erie proper, on
April 18th. at rate Of single fare for the
round trip good to return until April 2yth,
inclusive. Tickets for military ana other
organizations in uniform. numbering
twenty-five or more. travelling in BODY
on one ticket. will be sold on same dates,
from points not less than twenty-five
miles from New York. at a further re-
duction. For specific rates apply to ticket
agents.
The parade on this occasion will be the
grandest military demonstration since the
war Thousands of veterans. Uuited
States regulars. and State militlamen will
be In line
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-24

X. OF l.. carpenters al Washington. d.
c.. rejected the proposition that the four
unions OF carpenters desert national bod
les and act Independently.
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Mr.. j. Robert Perdue Jr.. of Atlanta,
Ga. Is visiting his parents ON Porter
street
MIR. James T.. Harding has returned
from visit TO Newport News.
Rev. Ben Dennis and Messrs. George
l.. Gary and VIM. Cox. left yesterday
morning for AlgOmar, buckingham coun-
To the country residence of Mr.. CoN's
brother-in-law. Gen. +. NJ. Logan. They
will spend several days in fishing
Miss Amelia Coalter. Of King William
~ He'll Walden, at Buck Hill.
There was nothing before Mayor Maui
rice in The Mayors Court yesterday morn
ing.
Miss Katie Cox has returned home from
a pleasant trip TO Norfolk, where she
has been visiting friends.
Mr. Eldridge Turner. of Buckingham
county. has been visiting friends in Man
chester.
Misses Mary Brodnax Robertson and
her sister Miss Helen Robertson. are the
guests Of Miss Mary Cox, on Porter
street
MIR r. Stanley Robertson and Mr.. stan
hope Robertson left for Amelia county
Thursday night by private conveyance.
They were called there on account OF the
sickness OF their Hnsman DR.. Robertson.
Mr. b. T.. Bransford left yesterday for
Norfolk.
Miss Ida Lloyd left yesterday morning
for Washington
Mr. Richard Hazen. OF Bon Air. was in
the city yesterday morning
Misses Lima and Ella Darlington. daugh-
ters OF DR. Paul Darlington, of Halifax
county. are the guests OF Mrs. A. =. Hard
ing on Porter street
Mr. David Baltimore. who has been
spending the winter in this city, left yes
terday for Lynchburg.
Constantine Green, who disappeared
some days ago with a carload of fish, is
still in parts unknown.
Miss Lizzie Beal. of Fluvanna county.
Is stopping at the residence of Mr. A.
w Fair. 1871 Decatur street
Mr. Harrison Cox. who was paralyzcd
few days since. is improving.
Mayor X. l.. Pemberton. OF Pocahontas.
is IN the city for few days
Mr.. Il. Is. Lewis. treasurer OF Brans-
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wrLLrAMsox's WATCH GONE.
Only Clue TO the Brutal Murder OF the
kIIrkffat Rancher.

Special Dispatch to the Post-inteiiigeneer
COLDENDALE. May 0.-John Miller.
proprietor and driver Of the Goidendale.
Cleveland n Bickieton stage. says while
en- route 10 Goldendnie last evening near
Luna canyon he was approached by In
dianS. who inquired what sioidenhaie peo-
nle thought Of williamson's fate. Miller
believes the Indians have knowledge OF
the real perpetrator OF the crime.
IL is known that Williamson had n
watch on his person the evening OF the
murder. On the finding Of that watch
hangs the only clue. The name OF the
movement is Bond Street" make wal
than: number of movement. zss15' pri-
vase number of case. 2S. stem-windfr,
nickel case. open face. Sheriff r. y. Slim
son offers a liberal reward for Information
leading 10 the arrest and conviction OF the
guilty parties. who. IL Is suspected. are
indians.
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ING officer. On the suggestion OF Haar
threatened 10 clear the galleries Il the
denorstratson was repeated
S2oons- spoke in opposition on the
ground that lis adoption would be an IN
frsngeEns-.t upon the presidents preroga-
tive he conten3ed that the resolution cf
oetAgeFp1cy had been recognized as an
esciussvsly sxecut1Ss function Siace the
Gays or Washington and thA. there was
no occasion az this late day co make a
cnange- There WAS ne reason 70 doubt Nc
kinleyss loyalty 70 tire Republican plat
form nor OF MS love Of Independence. He
had shown himself on the battlefield 70 be
a lover OF liberty. and no sentiment show
ing him 10 De otherwise than such had
ever fallen from his lips.
Spooner argued from a constitutional
standpoint on the prerogafive Of the ex-
ecutive in diplomatic questions and also
explained his views Of the meaning Of rec
ogniflon
Net until yesterday. said German. had he
become convinced That IL was time for the
senate 10 act When the administration
officers fear the assassination Of our con-
suls In Cuba. and did not Immediately
SEND ore OF the ships of our magnificent
feet az Hampton Roads. then il was time
for the senate 70 act.
Do l understand asked Hoar. that
the senator supports this resolution on the
kf0u1o OF uetfnquency OF the PRESIDENT
Il say. responded German. that If the
state department contains information
from officials whose names cannot be given
without endangering their safety. then the
executive is delinquent when he fails 10
send warship 10 protect our officers and
our interests. No nation on earth would
fail 70 protect its representatives in such
emergencies
German said he resented the suggestion
that the protection of American citizens
was a question OF party. He expected TO
follow President Mckinley in protection of
American citizens, but in view OF this
failure
Failure by whom interrupted Hale.
Failure by the executive branch of the
government. by the president and secre-
tary of state. answered German.
German closed with the statement that
he did not believe the passage of the reso-
Iution would involve the United States in
war with Spain.
Then came the final vote.
When the presiding officer announced the
passage of the resolution. the pent-up feel
ings of the spectators found expression in
a noisy and long continued demonstration.
Chandler. who was in the chair, pounded
his gavel, and Hawley. springing to hts
feet. exclaimed. Il protest against the
mob"
moment later the senate went into ex-
ecutive session. and at $40 p. m. adjourned
until Monday.
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.he senate should net act In q prscirstats
manner. but should await the inquiries
now being made by the officials He in
sisted that there vas nothing before the
senate 20 warrant action There was no
Cuban government TO recognize. he as
serted Wnas was the postfhce Of IFS
president IL the recognition was 10 BE-
sent to him, asked Mr. Eik;ns. X would
have 20 be delivered ~ Gen Miles with
the army behind him. asserted the sena-
TOR. He derided the statements of Mason
that Cuban babies were taxed ar. birth
and Cuban brides taxed al the altar.
what becomes of the grown peeple?'
he asked sarcasxically-
VERY few OF them grow up. answered
Mason. amid much laughter
Elkins went on 10 say that the posi-
b5lIriss OF war were being treated very
lightly. He added: Spain can declare
war and not FIRE q gun. and IL will cost
this nation $50 90 ~.
he urged that the president was as
patriotic and zeaioQs TO protect our
interests as any senator. Way. ne asked,
should this senate seek 10 coerce the pres
iaent 10 action and place him in a false
position?
White OF California opposed the rsso-
luton and was led into several lively
and amusing exchanges with Chandler.
He argued that recognition was ex-
cF14siyely an executive function. The
recognition OF Cunans as beiligerents
would in no way relieve them from the
obligation OF their neutrality laws. The
senator said the real object was To bring
about war with Spain. II was easy he
said. TO kindie the enthusiasm cf the
American people, but IL should be reTnen-
bered that thorough liberty was not 10
be found on the battlefield
Hawiey spoke briefly on the desirabilty
OF conservative and cautions action al
time OF serious emergency. He closed
at D. m and the voting began.
The pending question: was on the Hale
motion To refer the Cuban resolution 70
the committee on foreign relations. The
vote was followed with intense interest
by the galleries. Senators who had taken
leading parts in the debate. moved hur-
rsedly about the chamber marsEaling their
forces. The Hale motion vas defeated
by the decisive vote OF yeas Is. nays 81
as follows.
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Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intellgencer.
RTTZETI.LE Wash. May 3e--Csreat In
terest has been manifested here during
the trial OF Mark w. Townsend which
has been going on In Wisconsin the past
week. as II was through the work OF par
ties here that ne was arrested and taken
hack there on charge OF murder last
February. The verdict was that Of Grim
fual negligence. and he WAS sentenced 10
two years I'm the penitentiary. Opinion IL
greatly divided here over the sentence. ss
his friends and those who were taking
sides with neither party think he should
have been acquitted, and hts enemies
tblnk he should have received - much
larger sentence Fear Is expressed among
his enemies here that when be gets onf
Of the penitenttary he viii come back and
make things warm for them.
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This again clearc6 the way for vote
on the resolution.
Hale who has been the recognized
leader % the opposition 70 the resolution
arose for a fnal word % protest He
spoke with intense ssrnestness and feel
ing. and with = tfuge of bitterness. In the
vote Just taken. he said. the foreign poll
icy of this administration had been die
tatea, and dictated by those in opposition
10 it.
I believe" ne said THAT the passage
of this resolution involves the United
States possibly and ] fear probably. IN
war IN the near future
Hale asserted that the adrnInisfra ton
was confronted with the condition of hav-
ing its foreign policy dictated by those in
antagonissn 10 a. he felt Il 70 b. most
serious and xrievous condition Calm
ger answered Hale. saving many reasons
had been presented against this resolu-
ton. bat nov. for the first time. Hale
presented = political ore. lie did not
shzre Hales fears.
As the senator has expressed his loyalty
10 his party querfei Wellington. now
does he explain the vote tBst given against
rhs substitute n the language o. the ST.
Ispu.s PLATFORM
When / arr In battle" responded Gal
Hnger Il DO rot aer-.ais the enemy 70 fur
nssh tbs zramanl1isn-s
sTnere was uproarsoEss arglasss froa the
ka4.sg.es a. sa~s Ess2o2.c. a.s sss 2rsz4-
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WASHINGTON. May 2o.-The long and
exciting debate on the joint resolution
recognizing a state of war in Cuba and
declaring that a strict neutrality shall be
maintained by the United States, passed
the senate by the decisive vote Of IL to
IL at a late hour this afternoon. The an-
nouncement of the vote was received with
tumulIuous applause, which drew from
Senator Hawley an emphatic protest
against moo demonstration" The reso-
ton. as passed. was as follows:
Resolved that a condition of war ex-
lists between the government of Spain and
the government proclaimed and main
talned by force of arms by the people OF
Cuba, and that the United States of
America shall maintain strict neutrality
between the contending parties. according
TO each and all the rights of belligerency
In the ports and territory OF the United
States"
The vote on the passage of the resolu
ton WAS follouss
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STRONG VOTE FOR Cuba
Senate Passes the Morgan Reso-
luton, Al to IA.
ACTION roo LONG DELAYED.
Immense Audience Listens TO q Tu-
mHltusus Debate.
ACTION TOO LONG DELAYED

when C0nsuls Are I'm Danger, IL Is
Time for the Government 20 Send
Wsrahips- RoasfnG speech by
Tbsrston In Favor Of Beliiseren-
cy-HaIe's Protest IL Unavafiing-
Gorman Says the Administration
Has Neglected To Do It's Duty-The
House Cnsnimousiy Passes the
Approprtatton In Aid of Suffering
Amerfcans-Bailey Tries In Vain
To Bring Up the Question of Rec
ognition.
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SAN FRANCISCO. May 2o.~-The steam
collier WaAhtenaw came into port this
morning from Tacoma after the quickest
round trip between these ports on record.
she ieft here May II In the evening.
steamed 20 Tacoma. took $40 tons OF coal
and arrived back here after an absence on
exactly seven days and fifteen hours.
Capt Grosscup Is receiving many con-
lraEglatIors
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JEALOUSY THE CAUSE.
Jasper Nesselroad Fatally
Wounded at Whateom.
UNABLE TO DEFEND HIMSELF.

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Nays.

An analysis or nie vote shows that the
affirmative was cast by eighteen Repub-
Leans, nineteen Democrats and four Pop
ulsts. and the negative by twelve Repub-
licans and two Democrats.
Prior TO the final vote the motion of
Hale TO refer the resolution TO the COM
mttee on foreign relations was tabled.
yeas "a nayS 10