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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
THESILENT THRONG.
The Deaf Mutcs Elect Officers and Adj
journ.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. August y.
-Special.-The Deaf Mute convention.
which convened I'm fourth biennial ses-
sion at S O'Clock last evening al Midway
Hall. opened their business session this
morning az $780, President Ritter pre-
siding.
Ar O'Clock this afternoon the body was
photographed after which they were ten
dered a tallv-hO coach drive 20 Monticello.
the University OF Virginia and other points
of interest about the city.
Tho Association held "a banquet and ban
at s o'clock. which was hugely enjoyed
bv the entire membership, together with
a number OF invited guests from the
city.
The delegation will eXcurt 70 Washing
ton tomorrow morning over the South
ern railway. The party will take I'm Mont
pelier Mt Vernon and other points OF
interest.
The Association adjourned this evening
after electing the following officers: Pres
ident w. G. Ritter 0f Charlottesyllle;
vice-president. James +. Trice. OF King
William county: secretary. II. VI. Cham
berlayne. of AppomattoN; treasurer ;. L.
Jones. OF stanton; Board ot Directors
n. r. Chiles. of Richmond William Chris
tlan. OF Shenandoah. Frank A. Lindsay
81 Charlottesville; James r. Trice, KING
William II. VI. Chamberlayne' OK APP
pOmattON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

The Congressman Ablv Advocates the
Primary Resolution.

Primary Resolution.
Mr. Wiiiiam a. Jones, Congressman
from the First District was the first
sneaker on the subject He said that the
question was one of great moment and
which many OF the states had ALREADY
faced and we might as well meet IL now
as ever The people wanted the right 10
nominate the Senators by direct vote. II
This proposition should be carried IL would
he i'm opposition 10 the gifted and dis
tineuished Senator from virginia. But
the convention had already adopted the
plan Of nominating Senators by the peo-
ple and that the convention had just
named John W. Daniel as his own sue
cessor. II was right that the people should
elect their officers. The opponents were
allowed every opportunity 10 amend the
report provided that the principles IN the
resolutions were not violated. BuI theE
would neither accept the proposition OF
any scheme 10 give the people what De-
longed TO them. They were simply op-
posed TO tho plan.
WORKS WELL ELSEWHERE
In to the meeting of the Committee
on Credentials yesterday he had heard
no one say that he was afraid 10 allow
the people 10 select their representatives,.
one of the arguments against the plan
was that it was in crude form. The
boast was that Senators elected 10y the
legislatures represented the sovereignty
OF the people and the members OF the
House represented the people OF the dis
tricts.
4 resolution TO that effect was offered
I'm the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Com
crosses by William j. Bryan. and passed.
the House by a two thirds vote every
Representative from Virginia voting for
the measure. The plan had been tried
and in South Carolina the people de-
manded that they be allowed 20 name
their Senators. South Caroliga had sent
.under this plan the late Judge Earle. one
of the purcst and best men that ever sat
I'm the United States Senate. South Car
onna's plan worked we'll and the state Of
Georgia. which had given the country
some Of the most representative men IN
its history. had senatorial primary plan
and would vote on the 3lst Of this month
for five men, and If one of them did not
receive a majority of the votes a second
primary would be held.
LET REFORM BEGIN.
The platform adopted had pledged the
party to reforms. This was one reform
suppose that there should be three or five
candidates before the next legislature
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Railroad Lands Forfeited.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., August l2.-Act-
ing Secretary Ryan. Of the Interior De
partment to-day. reafiirmed former ac-
ton OF the Department in the matter Of
forfeited lands Of the Mobile and Girard
land grants in Alabama, involving about
100000 acres.
The lands Of the uncompleted road were
forfeited under the general forfeiture OF
railroad lands but the law contained a
provision protecting bona fde purchasers
OF lands which had been patented 10 the
company. Through several alleged sales
and purchases. the Perdido Land Com
pany claimed 10 have a purchase right I'm
the forfeited lands
The decision to-day denies that right
and holds the forfeited lands as restored
20 the public domain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

His Yacht Goes Ag onnd nnd is Held Fast
sixteen Hour

JACK FISH, ONT, August Ex-senator
NJ. Hanna and party Of pleasure seekers
accompanying him on the cruise through
the lakes had a thrilling experience To-
day on the wild waters of northern Lake
Superior Their yacht Comanche.
staunch steel vessel went aground IN
Nipgigon Straits and stuck on the rocks
that abound in that region for sixteen
hours.
The accident happened after midnight
last night when the Senator and his
guests were comfortably slowed away in
their berths. There was considerable
confusion for few minutes hut the cap
tain 500 found that the yacht was not
!n a seriout position and an settled down
to await the arrival Of tugs which were
ordered from Nipgigon, ten miles distant
Tho Comanche was hauled into deep
water at o'clock this afternoon and re-
eumed her Journey with all on board we'll
Beyond a slight leak the yacht was not
harmed. The mishap was caused by
the pilot getting out Of the channel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
THE TOWN or ASHLAND.
Death of "A Baby-The New CHEMISTRY
Professor Arrives.

ASHLAND. VA. August 12-speciaL-
Little Lizzie. the thirteen-months-old
daughter Of Mr.. r. A Payne OF the
First National Bank. Of Richmond. died
here last night. after an illness Of seye-
raj days.
Fureral services will be held M ll5
p. NJ. tomorrow. al the residence OF
Mr.. Payne. after which the remains VIII
be taken 10 Richmond on the ? O'CLOCK
train and Inferred I'm Hollywood.
Mr. j. y. Hall. r. +. and =. X. X.
agent here. left to-day for Newark y.
j.. where he will spend a portion OF his
vacation.
DR.. G. d. Ragland. the new professor
OF chemistry Of Randolph-Ma College,
has arrived here.
Mrs. J. G. Hughes is visiting in Cum
berland county.
Prof. Percy Boggs. Of Matthews coun-
ty. IS spending several days with his
mother here.
Mrs. I. n. Vaughan has returned from
Clifton Springs. y. Y.
Miss Jane Vaughan is visiting in Rich
mOnd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

appeal was taken 20 the highest local
tribunal. which was granted.
The sentence is regarded ass ubiquitous.
and hopes are entertained that il Will
be reversed. II 70 is not n further appeal
can be made 20 the supreme Court %
BogOta.
The United States Consul protested t'
the government against cruel treatment
OF Radford who was kept in irons.
The Consul appealed 10 The American
Minister in Bogota, hoping 90 get some
concessions for the condemned man.
The verdict was received with surpr "a
and indignation boy Tho people at the trial.
Jurors cannot Doe challenged In C0lom-
bia. and the jury was very deficient 100
ordinary intelligence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Mr.. MONTAGUE GKAIEFUL.
The Defeated Candidates for the Attorney
Generalship Also speak.

The special committee appointed to es-
cort Mr.. Montague and his rival candi-
dates to Convention Hall then made its
appearance and Congressman Claude a.
Swanson first introduced Mr. Montague
who had just been nominated for Attor-
ney-General The latter thanked the con-
vention on behalf of the Fifth Congress
siOnal DlStuct and on his own behalf
for the honor conferred upon him by his
nomination for that high office. He
assured mis- hearers that he was fully pre-
pared TO go into the fight during the
coming campaign where il was the thick
est and that he would be ready TO bring
with him all the energy. intelligence and
patriotism at his command.
Major +. h. Lassiter. the defeated can
didate. who reached the next highest
number Of votes was introduced by Mr.
Howard Hathaway, OF Lancaster. Mr.
Lassiter stated that he had served In the
ranks of the Democratic party ever since
he was able 10 do so and that he had
hoped to-day to secure the spurs i'm his
service. He had been disappointed IN
that regard. hut trusted that he was of
disposition which would induce him 10
always be true TO Democratic principles.
n closing ne assured his hearers that he
would support Mr. Montague during the
coming campaign with all the VigOr and
energy at his cammand.
Judge W. II. Mann, OF Nottoway. was
then introduced To the convention by Col.
w w Berkeley. OF this city He seem
ed TO take his defeat good naturally for
he made a rather humorous speech He
told his hearers that he came from the
BLACK belt" which had been used 10 de-
feat because for about twenty years
that section had had no representative
in the General Assembly
He called attention 10 the fact that
matters had changed some during the
past years. because the Old Black Belt
in what was called the southside of Nir-
ginia was now the strongest Democratic
section I'm the State
General George j. Hundley. of Amelia
introduced Mr.. Lloyd r. Smith. OF North
CUMBERLAND as the next unsuccessful
candidate who was 10 address the gather
ing. Mr.. Smith delivered a brief but
very dignifod address which at times
was very humorous and in which he as
surcd his hearers that he would extend
the most cordial allegiance now and for
ever 10 the Democracy OF Virginia.
This ended the oratory of the cOnven-
ton for the time being for a recess was
then taken for an hour until 1870 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
HON. 4. i. MONTAGUE
A Son of the Famous Campaign Orator,
Judge Robert T.. Montague.

Hon. Andrew Jackson Montague. the
young and aggressive nominee Of the
convention for Attorney-General is n son
OF that famous campaign orator the late
Judge Robert L. Montague. Of Middlesex
county Va. Familiarity known I'm his day
and time as the Red Fox OF Mddlesex.
This name was given him in the cele-
brated campaign Of Letcher and Goggin,
when Judge Montague stupped the State
for seven weeks. on account of the ILL
ness OF Letcher. In series OF joint daily
discussions with the Hon. William l..
Goggin. the Wing candidate for Governor,
and one OF the lmost powerful public
speakers Of his day. Judge Montague was
then the Democratic nominee for Lieu
tenant-Governor. This campaign is said
10 have been one Of the most brilliant in
the annals OF the State. only being sec
ond 10 Harry A. Wises against Know
Nothineism. The Richmond Examiner
said in an editorial that the speeches
Of Montague were Incompatible 10 any
Of the other distinguished men who had
canvassed the State. and that it was not
too much TO say that he secured the
election Of Hon. John Letcher"
CHOSE A LEGAL CAREER
A. ]. Montague was born in Campbell
county. Va. October 3. 1862. at the resi-
dence Of Hon. Charles Henry Lynch.
where his parents were refugeeing. hay
ing been compelled TO leave Middlesex
rs the Federal troops had taken posses
sion OF the county. He is named for his
uncle. young V. NJ. 7. cadet. who al
the age OF sixteen. left the institute, en-
tered the Confederate ranks as q voun-
teer. and was killed a few weeks later at
the battle ~ Gaines Mil by the explo-
sion OF a shell.
After graduating in law at the Uni
versity OF Virginia In the session OF 1885.
he selected Danville as the place to prac-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
D4NIEL Et-hLhCrhD.
A Resolution Adopted Which Practically
Returns Him To the senate.

The gathering of the delegates for the
afternoon session. after they had been
sitting i'm Convention Hall for more than
six hours. and then had only an hour
inttrm'ss lcr. was rather slow, and some
n.tle additional time expired before the
convention was again called TO order
hv C'a'fnlan Saunders.
Senator Daniel. as chairman Of the
CoWmi,tet on Resolutions at once fc-
sumed the reading OF the report at the
point whore he had left of, and. after
concluding the reading, he requested that
that portion of the report which had
been unanimously recommended by the
committee be submitted as one PROPOSE
ton. and adopted while the other por-
ton. which had been recommended by a
majority of only one vote, should be CON
siderod separately.
This was agreed 10.
TRIBUTE TO DANIEL.
Colonel Bigger then arose, and after
remarking that he hoped to see Senator
Daniel permanent member of the
General Assembly. OF which he expected
70 become the recording angel presented
the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted
I'VE cordially and heartily endorse the
course Of our beloved and distinguished
Senator. John W Daniel. in the United
States Senate. and will oppose any can
didate for the Legislature and Senate
OF Virginia who is not in favor OF his re-
election"
The first portion Of the report OF the
Committee on Resolutions was then
adopted without any opposition.
Captain Camm Patteson. OF Bucking-
ham. who occupied a seat In the gallery
with the delegation Of the Ninth Dis
trict then offered resolution stating
that the Democrats Of Virginia dd not
believe In the system OF protecting the
manufacturers. hut that they desired 10
protect the farmers by favoring a duty
on wool. timber. railroad ties. etc. Cap
tain Patteson was requested 70 reduce
his resolution 20 writing and that 1t be
referred TO the Committee on Resolutions.
HE WOULD NOT DOWN.
Captain Patteson protested. and de-
clared he did not want 10 be cut or in
such abrupt manner. II was. therefore.
decided. on the motion OF Congressman
Hay. TO reconsider the vote just past.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

The whole ninety days would be frittered
away IN possible deadlock. and not a
particle OF legislation would be transact
ed Give us this plan and the Democrats
In the Black Belt would be put on an
equal footing with the Democrats in Ac-
comack. lie believed in that manhood
advocated by Thomas Jefferson. We
should be willing 10 trust the people
when they are willing 10 trust us with
the duty Of making such laws as are for
tho benefit OF the people Mr.. Jones said
he pleaded for the people. and although
this measure was opposed by Senator
Daniol. he hoped 10 see 1t adopted by the
convention.
Mr. Jones rcmaks were greeted with
applause. and when he finished his admir-
able address, one OF the first 10 congratu-
late him was Senator Daniel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

Rev. J. n. Harrison Preaches with Sue
cess-Dr. Hafcher's CnuntrY Hume.

cess Dr.. Hatcher's Country Home.
FORK. UNION VA. August l2.-Spe-
cial.-Rev. ]. r. Harrison. OF Fulton
Baptist church. Richmond. held revival
services at the Baptist church in Flu
wanna county last week, with conslde-
rable accessons 10 the church. inns
week he has been holding similar services
at the Baptist church here. Thirty or
more have made profession Of conversion.
Richmond Is well represented I'D lhis
neighborhood. Among the visitors are
Mr.. Geo r. Pace. president Richmond
High School and daughter. Miss Lillian
Rev. ]. r. Harrison. wife and neice' Dr.
W. r. Hatcher and family.
The handsome residence OF DR.. Hatch-
or is nearing completion. and will soon
be ready for occupancy.
Mr. A. Oppenhelmer is at the Hot
Springs. Va. for his health. which mas
been poor for some time.
A distressing drought remains unbroken
over a large part OF this county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

Upon the motion Of Senator Daniel. Con-
gresham Peter j. Otey was elected the
representative Of Virginia on the Demo
cratic National Committee.
THANKS FOR THE CHAIRMAN.
4 delegate from Rockbridge. then Of
fered the following I'm behalf Of his dele
CATION which was unanimously adopted
by a rising vote:
Resolved. That the members Of this
convention recognizing the difficulties at
tending the office OF chairman OF so great
a body as composed this convention, APP
preciate the fair and able manner I'm
which he conducted the business of the
house and various questions arising there
from. and having shown special favor 20
none, yet according perfect justice to all.
De il therefore
Resolved. That this convention most
heartily thank Mr.. f.. W Saunders. in
the name Of the party whose servants We
arc"
Chairman Saunders briefly thanked the
convention for the compliment Just paid
him. Whereupon the convention ADJOURN
ed sine die.
Major Hoge Tyler, the Democratic
nominee for Governor left this afternoon
for his home in East Radford He was
given an ovation while waiting at the de-
pot for his train.
Mr. Ben. j. owen. Jr.. the chairman OF
the Chesterfield delegation at the conven-
ton accepting an invitation tender
ed him by Major Tyler 10 ac-
company him and he will remain at
East Radford a day or two
Mr. w. r. Alexander. one Of the de-
feated candidates for Attorney-General
who was utterly broken down by the IA
tigue Of his campaign is improving. lie
was able this evening 10 leave for his
nome IN Winchester. G. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
Petersburg Notes.

PETERSBURG. VA. August 12.-spe-
cisl.--The Cockade City Cycle Club re-
ceiyed to-day from the International Ath-
letic Park Company. Of Washington. ap-
plication for entry BLANKS for the bicycle
races al Newmarket racc-track. on the
Lynchburg.
Mr.. David Dunlop. Jr.. and Mr. Henry
Roper VIII leave here tomorrow on Mr.
Duniops yacht. Daisy" for Nagshead.
The yacht will 20 In tow OF Mr.. Frank *.
Clements steam yacht Scotch Cap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

plete1 his speech which OF course was re-
warded with loud applause. tho vote was
taken by cities AMI counties on the Prop
osition Of elccting United States senators
I'm primary election by the popular vote.
Only one ballot was necessary. which
had the following result:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
R.DF0nD COsDEmNtD.
An Ubiquitous Verdict Rendered bv "a
Columbia JuTv.

WASHINGTON. August R.-United
States Consul n Madollin Colombia re-
ports to the State Department that the
long pending trial Of Charles Radford'
native of Alabama. accused In COLOMBIA
OF murder. terminated July 81 last In a
verdict OF guilty. The Judge pronounced
sentence OF death on the 9Th. and an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

ATLANTA. GA. August i--hnd
Rrooks and G~ady Reynolds. convicted az
Jerfers,n Ca. yesterday of the murder
OF Merchant NJ q. Hunt were sentenced
this morning TO be hanged Friday, SEP
tennber 24th. -.l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13
DINIiL FEADs MdRTIN
Ina Vigorous speech IN Opposition to the
Primary Proportion.

Senator Daniel. in replying 10 Congress
man Jones. spoke In substance, as fol-
lows:
Il had hoped in this great convention
NJ fellovS Democrats 10 have had no en-
counter. No man was ever honored by a
convention as I have been to-day. but
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

MIR. ii. u. FLOOD.
(The Champion OF Judge William H. Mann
for Attorney-Generall
OF Montague could be heard from tne
rear OF the platform. Senator Daniel AT
once stopped and took his seat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13


Mr.. jones' will say that my PROPOSE
ton is: After one vote has been TAKEN
that the vote shall be- taken over again.
If no one OF the aspirants get a majority
and that at the second primary only the
two highest shall be voted for. but that
If you know any better plan than that'
name IT, and We will accept the amend
ment.
Major Daniel-I have two answers 10
make 10 that | have not studied TINS
question; II was flung into the consldera-
ton Of this convention without a single
county, city. or township IN the STATE
having called il to my attention. In
the second place. II ! had undertaken 20
Investigate 1t | would have waited 10
present II until had studied the system
OF Nebraska. South Carolina ana tha'
perfect system In Georgia. say genie
men, that that the law we have had Tor
over one hundred years is Infinitely bet
ter, and no change ought 20 be ADOPTED,
and until We do know the thing tnat we
are called upon 10 do. pause ana let
the native hue be Swallowed over Win
the pale cast Of thought"
AS soon as Senator Daniel hao eem-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-08
Wichita Divorce Cases

Wednesday was divorce day in the
district court at Wichita, and 50
cases were dismissed. Last fall the
old dOckets were searched and every
divorce case that was found, and not
settled, according to the evidence of
the records, was put on the docket for
the January term and was assigned as
any other case would be.
1t seems that a decree of divorce is
not operative until it is properly re-
corded and filed away in The archives
of the court, In something like 800
cases, extending back several years,
This was not done fJr the reason that
the parties neglected to pay the costs
in the case, and no costs, no record.
That, at least, was the theory the
clerks always went on. When all
these old cases were dug up from the
old records they we're published and
that was the means of bringing a
great many people into court who
furnished evidence Of having been d.
vorced, paid the costs aud had the
facts recorded. Those who failed t.
come in and do likewise were those
whose cases were dismissed Wednes-
day. A dismissal means that before
the law the people who had supposed
themselves divorced are still married
and must bridg suit anew if they want
to be divorced. 1t is estimated that
so per cent Of the parties whose cases
were dismissed have contracted Sec
ond marriage and hence will have two
wives or husbands, as the case may be.
Their second marriage is not legal
and the result will be never ending
trouble for themselves and their wives,
children and heirs.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-08
Ed H0we's Philosophy.
Work in lodge is about the only
work some men ever do.

wv .
Work in lodge is about the only
work some men ever do.
Nothing attracts more favorable at
tiOn than a well behaved girl.
Some day you will raise the devil
one too often, and he will get you.
When a woman's face is hOmely,
she regrets that people can not see
Der heart.
II one Of mans relations visits at
his house as long as month, his wife
never in the world gets over it.
Every man knows what love is, but
there is so much sentiment in the
world that he does not dare to admit
IL
People have too much Of diSposi-
tion to drop what they are doing to
think what they are x Ting to do in
the future.
If you want something positively
good, try old fashioned canned peach
eS. You no doubt tired of them when
you were younger, but they have
grown good again.
If you must marry widow, marry
one whose husband is still living He
is liable to make mistakes, and cause
you to feel proud of yourself, but you
can never hope to be as great as a
dead rival.
An AtchisOn man has become
known as adeadbeat trying Odefraud
neighbOr out Ct $500, He will keep
himself poor all his life to avoid pay
ing $500 Of borrowed money. Think
what fool the fellow is, to say moth
ing Of his dishonesty.
A sensible woman isvery important;
an AtChiSon man who makes not to
exceed So a month, lives as well as
any man in town, and better than
hundreds who make great deal more
money. The difference is that he has
a thrifty and sensible wife.
Women are not what they used to
be. An AtChisOn man recalls that
thirty or forty years ago, a woman
used to have to work as hard as her
husband, and that when man wore
one woman out there was always an.
other girl willing to take her place.
He says that the tendency these days
is to wear the men out, and that more
women have second husbands than
there are men who have second wives.