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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
Mosby's Battalion Reunion.

BALTIMORE. MD, May 22-(Speclal)
Preparations for the coming reunion OF
Mosby's Battalion in this city were dis
cussed tonight at a meeting at the Office
OF DR. j. j. Williams. The following
committee was appointed TO prepare for
the reunion: ID. S. Briscoe (chairman).
Charles T.. Grogan. j. J. Williams, DR..
j. c. Wiltshire. d. l.. Thomas. A. v.
Millholland. Harrison Larrabee, DIR.
Grafton Carlisle. and Joseph Nelson.
J. r. Herbert Camp of Veterans will
act as an escort to the Mosby men. The
Daughters of the Confederacy will meet
here at the same time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DINNER.
Monument at New Yorl-Mrs. Davis
mt the Banquet.

NEW YORK, May 22.-The Confederate
Veteran Camp held dinner and recep-
ton in the Lennox Lyceum tonight. The
hall was filled to overlooking. The occa-
sion marked the dedication at Mt. Hope
Cemetery Of the monument presented TO
the Confederate camp Of this city. There
was a large assemblage of Grand Army
men. and the commanders Of the several
posts made addresses. Among the guests
was Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who listened
attentively to the speeches, and frequent
~ applauded the sentiments expressive
of the Union of States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

Department that he started for Constan-
tinopic this morning 10 join the Turkish
army near the southern border OF Thes-
sally.
1t Is expected that he VIII be able TO
complete his researches at tho respective
military headquarters in time to enable
him to comply with his amended instruc-
lions. As has been stated already. the
United States navy will be represented at
the queens jubilee by Admiral Miller,
on the armored cruiser Brooklyn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
BANQUET TO POWELL CLAYTON.
The Minister Honored by American
Residents of Mexico.

MEXICO CITY. MEXICO. May r.
The American residents OF this city this
morning gave banquet In honor OK
General Powell Clayton. the new United
states Minister TO Mexico. Among other
guests were the Minister or war, ths
President OF the city government. 'he
Snanish Minister the Duke OF ARGOS. and
tha REPRESENTATIVES OF Japan and Vepe-
zueIa. General Clayton addressed the
nartv briefly. but In eloquent language.
and made an excellent impression, and
his mention OF President Mckinleys
name was received with hearty applause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
MILES AND THE JUBILEE.
General of the Army to Help Repre-
sent Uncle sam.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 22.-By di-
rection OF the President. Secretary Alger
today sent a cable message TO Major
General Miles, commanding the army
who IS now at Constantlnople, instruciing
him to arrange his affairs so as to en-
able him to be in London not later than
Inn. 18th. TO represent the United states
army at the ceremonies In honor OF the
sIxtieth anniversary OF Queen Victoria's
accession to the British throne. General
Miles went to the Levant to take per-
sonal observations OF the conditions and
oneratIons of the armies OF Turkey and
Greece. and 1t is understood at TIE War
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
Kentucky Bribery Cases.

FRANKFORT. KY. May 22.-The in
dictment against w. Godfrey Hunter. ex-
Congressman Wilson, and Mr.. Il. T.
Franks were argued on demurrer before
Circuit-Judge Cantriil, AT Georgetown.
and the motion TO quash was taken I'M
der advisement by the Court. The at
tornevs for the defence base their demur-
rers on the ground that while there Is a
statutory penalty I'm this State for
bribery. or attempt 10 bribe. there is
none for "conspiring 10 bribe." the Of
Tense charged in the indictment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
BISHOP MULLEN PASSING AWAY.
lie Celebrated His Golden Jubilee
Three NcnrS Ago.

ERIE, PA. May Fright Rev. Tobias
Mullen, Bishop OF the diocese Of Erie.
Roman Catholic church. is dying. lie
was stricken with paralysis last Thurs
day and has been slowly sinking ever
since. The Very Rev. Archbishop Ryan,
Of Philadelphia, and a large number or
priests are here. Bishop Mullen came 10
this country from Ireland fifty years ago.
He celebrated his golden jubilee three
years ago. and his silver jubilee as a
prelate two wears agOg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
Demand for Tefuan's Resignation

MADRID, May 22.-Senor Sagasta. the
Liberal leader, has Informed Premier Ca
novas del Castillo that the Liberal senators
and Deputies will not attend the sittinss
of either house until they obtain salts
faction on account of the assault by the
Duke of Tetuan on Professor CoElas.
They also demand the resignation Of the
Duke of Tetuan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
NEED OF RELIEF IN CUBA.
IL Is Much Greater Than at First
Supposed.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May "a tee
gram was received at the State Depart
ment this morning from Consul-General
Lee. indicating that the number Of Ameri-
cans in need OF relief in Cuba is much
larger than was supposed at first. The
Consult General says that the number may
reach 200. The Consul at MatanZas
reports go there, and the Consul at Sagua
$50.
General Lee also called the State De-
partment that the Spanish officials have
released Fernando Gown, an American
citizen. who has been under arrest, and
he will leave the island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
SchooI-BuiIding Burned.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 2-The
Bahrer-Memorial School for Negro Girls
located at Admission, Ala. the gift OF
woman from the North as a memorial to
her dead husband, was destroyed by fire
early this morning. Loss about $4,000,
with insurance amounting to $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 22.-Judge
Noble OF tho Criminal Court. to-day
oyerruled the motions OF defendants 10
ouash the indictments against ey-Banker
/ NJ. Mcknight. Sterling +. Ednunds.
Alderman r. L. King. and others. on
charges OF bribery. which were returned
by the February grand jury. The case
will now be tried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
ItnIy VIII Not Abandon Erythrea.

ROME, May 22-The Chamber Of Depu-
ties to-day rejected. by vote OF 229 10
40. the order of the day, proposing to
abandon the Italian colony of Erythrea,
on the east coast Of Africa, and adopted
the order of the day. supported by the
government. approving the Colonial pro-
gramme of Premier Rudni. In the lat
ter case the vote was 2i2 to 81 in favor
of the government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
THE NETTRAL ZONE.

ATHENS, May 22.-The officers ap-
pointed to fix the neutral zone on the
frontier have completed their work 1t
is announced that both armies are TO fall
back. and leave a neutral zone 500 metres
In width. All OF the passes are included in
this zone, except Phourka, which the
Turks hold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May ~
| Forecast for sunday:
| FAX For Virginia and North Caro~
cina-Falr weather, warmeri
sontherly winds. ne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
BUILDING UP THE REPUBLICAN PLRTY

ADMINISTRATION EFFORTS TO THIS
END FAILING MOST ECREGIoUsLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
THE CUBAN QUESTION
IMPORTANCE or HAVING ABLE
REPRESENTATION Al MADRID.
SECRETARY OF SPANISH LEGATION.

DAN sICISLEs's son, PRACTICALLY
A sPkNIAED, The APP0iNTEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-23
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant.
c,a,a of thermometer:

Mean temperature ....,-.."..." ~
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
More Worry for John

London, Aug. 13.-The news of the sus- pected Afghan intrigues is very serious ly regarded here. The English newspa- pers published in India had already dis cussed the possibility of the ameer's complicity. It was reported that he had sent thousands of copies of his book on the Jahad, or religious war, to the na- tive Indian religions. while number of articles appeared in the native Indian prsss glorifying the Turkish victories as 'Islam's rising star" and saying the ameer was ready to come as the glorious Mahud Sabylunet of wore, to rid India of the thraldom of the Christian yoke. bid ding all the faithful to bep repared and asserting what th@ riots at Chipur were rsally a preliminary trial of Mohamme- dan strength, carefully organized by the highly educated real leaders of. the com munity.
 While the authority of the Afghan ameer over the frontier tribes is very weak it must ibe remembered that the Afghan general. Gholam Haida, con- manding at Asmar. who was in,.censtans communication with tn sulahs who led
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
PROVED A GRBA,r 1sITRPR1sE

Indianapolis, Aug. 13.-Great surprise followed the announcement today that Miss Adelaide Fairbanks, only daughter of United States Senator Fairbanks, had be=n quietly married to pr. Horace Allen, Jr., proprietor of the National Surgical institute. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. R. Ballard, astor of Me- morial Presbyterian church and the only witnesses wera two elderly couples, for long time friends of the Fairbanks family. MT. and Mrs. Fairbanks are out of lthe city and 1t is said do not favor the union of the young people The affair was kept so quiet that no one was aware of the contemplated marriage Dr. Allen is a graduate of Yale College and one of the standard medical colleges of New York city. He is 25 years of age. His wife is a graduate of Washington School for Young Ladies iand no pains or ex- pense have been spared to make her an , ornament to the society in which she mOVed.
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
Exchange Going Up

t Mexico City, Aug. 13.-Exchange on New York today was $127. Only a small change, bu. there was ro paralysis in the gene. al blBs1r1ess reported. It is behevsd here that iihe output of gold this year is in excess of figures given out by the di- srector of tha Limited States mint, who es- ,timaItss i: at $e, ,e00,0Oo. The state election in Yucata11 Is causing much excitement. There are two candidates for governor. Carlos Peon being up for re-; lection and Gen. Carton opposing hfm. The latter is an old fmperialist, but is now thought to be loyal to the present administration. Yesterday citizens of Neredia, who are opposed to the election of Peon paSted proclamations in favor of Carton, but friends of the former tore the posters down. In a disturbance 'twertty were woundisd Peon's friends have issued manifes.oes protesting against the can- didacy of Carton. The contest is purely loca1 both candidates and supporters be- ing friendly to Gen. DiaZ.
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
CAuGHT IN THE AcT.

Last night about 10 o'clock Officers Mcdonald Garner and Rowlett were call ed to Linnehan's jewelry store on Nine teenth street and Third alley. It was reported that burglars were on the inside.
 Ed Johnson, negro boy was caught hid under one of the counters, and one pair of spsetacles were found in his pockets. They were Identified by MT. Linnehan.
 Ia was found that the negro had cut the putty from around the glass in the transom over the rear door and enter ed the store. 1t is said that he had a companion who remained on the out side to watch, but ran away at the ap- proach of the officers Mir Linnehan said he saw two negroes around his place when he closed last night who were act ing suspiciously, but she thought little about it at the time.
 Johnson is called "jail bird" by the of ficers, who said that he spends most of his time behind the bars. He was re- lease from jail only few days ago after serving a sentence for trespass. He was caught in a yard stealing a young pup. He is only about 19 years old.
 About Christmas he was arrested by Officer Patton for stealing oranges from a fruit stand and given six months in Coalburg. He has only been out short time. Officer Patton saw the negro steal the fruit.
 While in the city prison it is said he stole an old case knife with which he cut the putty away last night.
 MT Linnehan said that he had not made an examination of his place and do=s not know how much was stolen.
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
Mckinley and Party in Vermont

Chester Vt, Aug. 1s.-fhis town is In gala attire today in hanor of the presi- dent. The president and party arrived here th1is morning. the guests Af Senator Proctor. The guests of the occasion. be- sides President and Mrs. Mckinley, in- cluded Vice-President and Mrs. Hobart, Secretary of War and. Mrs Alger, Mrs. Bailey, Secretary to the President ]. Ad- dis3n Porter and Mrs Porter, ,Represen- taltiveS Grout and Powers, ex-Gov. Wood bury, Senator Proctor MT. Fletcher Proc tor his son and Master Hobart. son of the vice-president
 At the stations the largest crowds ever seen in this vicinity had gathered. Throngs of persons had come from near by towns The local comrnittse met the party at the station. Outside the mii- tary escort was drawn up in line. Loud cheers greeted the distinguished visitors, and President Mckinley bowed right and left. Stepping into carriages the party were escorted by a detachment of United States cavalry under comman nd Of Capt. Henry and staff of Gov Grout to the residence of Judge Henry, where. an inc formal reception wa s held. @es
 After an hour had been spent at fudge Henry's. the president and his fellow Visitors re-entered the carria ges and were driven to the camp of the Vermont Ma tional Guard, where they were re- ceived with due ceremony. President Mckinley was extended the eeurtesisS of the occasion by Gov. Grout, and together they reviewed the troops.
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
TWO AF TER HIM.
Henry of Orleans Will Find 0ccuffation to Onet
 His Tongue.

Paris, Aug. 13.-The seconds of Prince Henry of Orleans and General Alberton who has also challenged the prince had brief conference today, but they post poned the discussion of the proposed duel between the general and the prince in consequence of the intervention of Prince Victor Emanuel, Count of Turin. the second nephew of the King of Italy. who claims to have precedence over all others in the matter. The count is major of cavalry in the Italian service.
 Later in the day the seconds of the Count of Turin and of Prince Henry had two hours conference. It is said de- cision will be arrived at this afternoon If duel is arranged 1t is expected the encounter will take place somewhere abroad The Count of Turin Is expected to arrive in Paris this evening" Prince Henry found the challenge of the Count of Turin on his arrival at his fathers house in the Rue Jean Goun and imme- diately telegraphed his acceptance. It.is understood the kconds are now confer- ring as to the conditions of the duel Gen. Avaldor Di Quinto and Marquis Carlo Gignori will act as seconds of the Count of Turin. st
 It is said that the duel will take place tomorrow morning in the vicinity of Paris probably at Chantilly or Fontaine- bleu. The conditions are secret
 The Count of Turin, it appears, left Italy without the authority of his su- periors or the permission of the minister of war;
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
SECOND EDITION.
IN A FOREIGN LAND
Though Not Among Strangers Noted Korean
 -aa rs=. +s- ,.s A Passes Away.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-Mr. Pom Kwan Soh. special commissioner to the quezn's jubilee. of Korea, ex-minister to this country, died at his residence here at S:So o'clock this afternoon. of acute consurnp- tion, aggravated by over exertion. He swassss years old. MT. Soh had been in <poor. ,4n&alth- fprsnany years. and in the past year or two it frequently gave rise to, serious concern. Last autumn, when he was appointed to the head of the kings privy council post ranking next to that of the Throne, he was unable to proceed 10 his country owing to i'll health, and deferred his departure from time to time. With the approach of the queens jubilee the king appointed him special commits ,siomsr to reprssent him on that occasion. The journey only aggravated his com plaint, however. and the acute attack, which hastened his demise. was brought on by violent exercise in riding bicycle last Saturday night. The funeral exer- tises will take. place at his late residence at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
 Chim Poh one of the attaches of the Korean legation and Prince Owca, second son of the king of Korea, and many mem bers~of the diplomatic corps will attend. After a funeral ceremony the remains will be crema:ed in a local undertaking essabfshmsre. This IS in accordance with a wish of the dead man. Whether or not his ashell will be sent to his mother coun- try has mot been determined upon.
 r Notwithstanding he was within the half century mark in age, few men have had a more varied existence than he. For a period he was exiled from Korea as a re- sult of political disturbances in that coun- try. He came-to this country and settled in. this city.sJHe at one time held @ low grade position in one of the dspartmen s of this, government. he then became a clerk and was appointed one of Ghe as- ssifst snts insthe bureau of education. Fl- rally change came in his country, the ban was retnoved and he was placed in the 4fig'hest office of the gift of l,he king.
 For abouB half al year. MT. Soh was tminister.of justice of the kingdom For a short time he also held fhe portfolio of minister of education. Then followed his appointment to. represent Korea in the Urflted States. He came here in January, 1896, and continued in line post until the following June, when he was relieved by 'the present. minister. Nr Soh led a quiet life in, this country, but gathered about him number of warm friends. He leaves a wife in Korea.
The age-herald., 1897-08-14

the attack at Fort Chabka on Saturday, Is the ameers chief and most trusted commander and taking into consideration the symptoms of unrest near Peshawhr the government will be well prepared if it is ready to meet all eventualities. Gens Blood has two full brigades in Swat Gens Files has similar force in the vicinity of Peshawhr. A number of reserve bri- gades is made up between Madwar and Peingar and this is exclusive of the Topi field force.
 The news of the military preparations will probably tend to quiet the tribes. The chiefs and tribes in the lower Swat Valley Makur'la nd and Chadi have sur-l rendered uneonditionally, and 1t sis ex-i pected that the tribssmen in the upper. Swat Valiey will follow their sxample.. If they do not submit a punitive expedi- ton will start for that point tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
WITH MILITARY H0NORS
.CauOvas Was Consigned to the Tomb-tis Wife '.''s. -s forgSes the Murderer.

l Madrid Aug. 13.-The funeral of Senor pressive ceremony. Immense crowds lined the -route along which the cortege moved, the flags were lowered and the 1 public buildings, embassies, consulates I and clubs were heavily draped with crape. More than a thousand wreaths wsre deposited in the death chamber A peculiarly poignant scene ensued as l tha Duke of Solomayer, Marshal Martinez l Campos, .Marquis Pazo de la Merzeda and l the other pan bearers lifted the coffin. sadd:
 rI desire that all should know that I forgive the assassin. It is the greatest sacrifice I can make; but I make it for rthe sake of what I know of my husbands great eheart.''
 l Through the entire distance between the death chamber and the church the road was strewn with flowers and laurels. | -sSenor 9Sagasta headed the cortege, which l was formed of militia, deputies. senators,
 
 resenting all, the principal bodies. The wreatl1s Of the queen regent rested upon sthe coffin, and other floral tributes were carried in special carriages All the l shops. in the oity were closed. and a. very large prnportion of tine populace that tfwonged the streets appeaned in mourn- ing garb The entire garrison marched | past the coffin and the service lasted from until 7:30 p. m. The remains of Senor Cannslas were inferred in the family vault in' the St. Isidore cemetery amid salvs 8 of artillery and the toliing of all the bells in the city.
 The military ceremonies were chose due a comma nder of a fortress dying in ads command The procession occupied two ard one half hours in passing a given poins. Arneng rhs most notable features were depptation's the provincial coun- cik with many Bearers in curious medic val tufles and royal escort of pal aca halberdiers. which according to strict eefeusony, is only wont 70 be present at | royal funerals, and was therefore an l anque honor.--,Eight horses drew the hsarse. The chief mourners wsre ehe | Duke of Solomeyer, major domo of ahe royal. a1ousehold; Gen. De Azzaraga, the temporary president of the council, with the other members of the cabinet; Senor Sagasta, the liberal leader; the archbsh- I op- of Madrid,end che nephews of the de- ceased. ss
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
Rack atc,hamnlain

Plattsburg, N. r., Aug 13.-The presi- dential party returned to Hotel Cham plain from Chester this evening. The entire party were naturally tired,. Mrs. Mckinley especially so, after their two days trip through Vermont. Govs,qrout, Congressman Foote and a nuuber of other gentlemen arrived at the hotel. Af- ter the president had dined he received his visitors and was closeted with them until midnight. President Mckinley does not expect to make any menfeS long trips until after his vacation, whith ends next week. when he will leave for Buff falo and Canton.
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
MILTON BURKE'S CARD.
Issues a Circular as Chairman of the katona
 National Pop Committee. 1

St. Louis, Aug. 13.-A special to the Republic from Dallas Texas, says: Mill ton Burke, who at the national confer enee of popnlists at Nashville, Tenn, July 4, was appointed chairman of the national organization, created at the con- ference, issued a lengthy address to the populists of the United States.
 He reviews the organization of the peo- ple's party, the abuses that Jed the dis satisfied members of the old parties to break away and treats of personal con ditions and says: Is1ss sa
 Trusts, corporations and the moneyed interests of the country are organized Their strength is concerted into thE ac- tion of one man. hence their power, their strength. If the peoples party would hope to succeed they must unite, they must unify, they must congregate their strength. We are confronted today Nby obstacles and enemies without
 After reviewing the actions of the con ventions at Nashville and St. Louis and deplordng the events of 1896. the address continues: ,5#fta
 AS chairman of your organization committee. urge every populist, every where to vote solid, repudiate and re- Ject all fusion or alliance with the demo- crats or republican party. I suggest that throughout the entire country that where there are two or more populists in waxd or township they go to work persistentasN to perfect local populist organization in their midst Press the work until you shall have secured compact organiEa- ton in every county in your state. If your state chairman is not in sympathy with the policy declared at NashVilIe you should select one who is as soon as prac- ticable. In those states where the state chairmen and national committeeman are in sympathy with the policy declared at Nashville the national committeeman will aid them in every possible manner In this way an enthusiasm can be developed that will know no defeat, no surrender Preserve and perpetuate it by the peace ful means of the ballot" s41 thas=
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
Mass For the Dead

London Aug. 13.-A requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the late prime minister of Spain, Senor Canovas del Cas- tillo, was said today in the Spanish church The altars were draped with crepe, and in the center was catafaque of purple velvet stbrmounted with a golden cross. There were many promi- nent persons present, the Spanish ambas- sador and staff, all in full uniform, the United States ambassador. Col. John Hay, the German ambassador, Count Won TIetzfield- Wernberg, the Italian ann bassador, Gen. Ferno and many others.