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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
MARVELLOUS SPEED RECORD.
TOrpedo-BOat Porter Goes Round
Long Island In IL! Hours.

NEW YORK. June 1O-The United
States torpedo-boat Porter on Sunday
made the marvellous record of mile IN
less than two minutes. with scarcely an
effort To-day she made the circuit or
Long Island in faster time than it has
ever been made before, and successfully
PASSED the most severe test that has ever
been given a boat in her class
Ample preparations had been made Tor
to-day's trial. but the weather conditions
were by no means of the best. The Porter
Law at anchor i'm the East river. and AT
A. Nj. the Board OF Inspection came
aboard The torpedo-boat then left her
anchorage and made complete uour
round Long Island going down through
The Sound and returning outside Inc
vessel was put under all conditions OF
boiler power. and run al various speeds,
but was not let out at any time, the
highest speed for any hour being twenty
seven knots.
There was quite breeze blowing as the
little black flyer passed up through the
Sound. but the water was cain, ana last
time was made up TO Montauk Poiht.
Then a strong easterly swell, with
sharp sea from the fresh Northwestern then
blowing, was encountered, and the run
from the Point TO Sandy Hook was
stiff one The Porter cut through the
white caps like a knife, and despite her
high speed, scarcely any water was taken
on deck -
The Inspection Board was landed at 6:lo
y. NJ. exactly twelve hours and thlrty-
five minutes from the time. 1t started.
having made the circuit OF the island-a
distance of nearly three hundred miles-in
time never Appropriated before.
No mishaps occurred, except the break
ing of a small feed-pipe, necessitating the
use of saltwater for time In one Doiler.
The board will to-morrow Try tne torpe-
does and test the vessels manoeuvring
Qualities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
THE SOUTHERN COTTON-sPINNERs
They VIII Curtail Yarn Production.
Reduction of Freight Rates.

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. June 1O.-The
Southern Cotton-Spinners' Association
held two enthusiastic meetings here TO-
day. Two hundred and fifty spinners were
represented in person and 80 by letter.
The letters came from Georgia Alabama,
Mississippi and Tennessee. and they
heartily approved the association ana It's
work. The morning session was called 10
order at II o'clock by Colonel }. i. An
thony. president Of the association, VINO
said: Gentlemen, We know the purpose
OF this meeting is TO complete our organi-
zation and take definite steps toward cur
failing the production of yarns and Sc
curing reductions of freight rates. we
have already seen a slight advance in the
price of yarns and reduction in freight
rates since our first meeting, May 10Th.
our work is bearing fruit"
A constitution and bylaws, which had
been prepared for the association were
read and discussed, but were not adopted
until the afternoon session. This session
was full of snap and life. motion to
curtaii the production OF yarn-mills %
per cent, beginning June 18th. was Of
fereh and unanimously adopted. The
Committee on Freight Rates reported that
after June 18th the Seaboard Airline
would make a rate of % cents per bale
for cotton from all points on It's line.
Other lines showed a willingness through
letters to reduas the rates during the
summer.
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though not by any means reaching he
same conclusions. II ~ expected tlaf I.
Congosto's individual report viii 10 o.
show that Or. Ruiz died ln jail from SOD.
inflicted injuries. while suffering from
temporary alteration Of mind. and tiIt
he was well cared for during his c0nfr..
ment. IL is also probable that DR.. Cone
gostO has also given attention Oh tho
subject of the naturalization OF Ruiz
and has endeavOred TO show that th.r.
was 81 least reasonable doubt on Oh +.
point which justified the treatment d.
the prisoner In "A fashion different from
that usually adopted.
The reports of the commissioner Hrs
illustrated with excellent phofograrl.
showing the interior of the jail at Guam.
bacoa. and all Of the features of d.
Ruzs confinement, that will admit %
illustration. IL Is not the intention ~
either side 10 make these public
Probably Senior Dupuy De LONE viii
furnish the State Department with "A c0ry
Of DR.. COngosto's report, and I'm turn win
be furnished with copy OF General Iea.s
report. but that is as far towards pulH.
cation as these documents are likely OBJ
go. at least. according 10 the intentions
of the officials having the matter l
charge. until Congress shall call Tor tho
correspondence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Tribute to- the Late Bishop Newton.

AT meeting OF the Association for tho
Preservation OF Virginia Antiquiuts.
held in the city of Richmond. Va. We'd
nesday. June 2. 1897 the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted:
1t is one OF the offices OF this assoc
citation 10 preserve the memory of tho
men who have made the history OF Vir-
gina a lesson 10 ourselves and 10 the
future. All men owe the tribute Of honor
to a noble life.
We accordingly desire 10 place on rc-
cord our estimate OF the character "
John Brockenbrough Newton Bishop
Coadjutor Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in Virginia. and an houorel
member Of this society; and our sense q
the calamity sustained by the ass0cia-
ton, by the Church, and by the State
I'm his death, on the 2Sth Of May, 1876, IL
is. therefore.
Resolved. That while The Church
mourns the loss OF "A Christian leader,
whose commission from on high was a,-
tested by the grace and power given
him for his Masters work: while tie
sick and sorrowing weep for a helper
and counsellor whose kindly min.sfrl-
lions. wise words. and unaffected SYM
PATTY strengthened their weakness and
comforted their GRIEF; the members o.
this society mourn for a valued friend
and associate, and lament the death NJ
Virginian. whose patriotism was ready
for any undertaking In furtherance ~
our objects, whose wisdom was flth-
ful guide, and whose membership We
considered an honor to the association.
In answering truth. In absolute sine
cerity In transparent simplicity in un-
pretentious nobility. he was a Yirginan
whose life and character We commend
TO all, who, through contemplation ~
noble models, would themselves b. noble.
or who desire 1t for those they love.
To those who were nearest and dearest
10 him, and whose ahiiction H. the great-
est. we offer, I'm fullest measure. our
loving sympathy
The secretary IL directed 10 record thls
minute and to transmit a copy 10 ths
family Of our lamonted associate.
JOHN p. INQUIRE,
JOSEPH BRYAN
BARTON H. WISE
Committee
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Miss Josie kaufman Dead.

Miss Josie Kaufman died last night at
9 o'clock at the residence of her brother,
Mr.. l. II. Kaufman No. 3l3 west Grace
street after "A lingering Illness. Miss
Kaufman visited Richmond two years
ago. and was then i'm the healthy vieor
and sweetness Of young womanhood. She
then eudeared herself 10 many friends
here. After her return to the West she
contracted consumption, of which malady
she died.
Miss Kaufman was the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. Nathan kaufman. of Colorado
SPRINGS. Col, where the family had re-
Gently moved. This family has been
sorely afflicted In recent months. The
mothers death was followed by that OF
a daughter and "A son, whose interments
were attended by Mr.. /. II. Kaufman,
of this city.
The funeral will take place from the
residence Of Mr.. Kaufman. No. 9l3 west
The interment will be in the Hebrew
Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
THE BASEBALL GUN.
PATENT PITCHING APPARATUS =
DECIDED SUCCESS.
THROWS STRIKES EVERY TINE.
Too Much Time Required. However,
for ReIOnding It-Batsmen Timi"
mt First, but Soon Plucked ID
Courage.
Courage.

PRINCETON, n. j., June 1o.-Profes-
sor Hinton's patent baseball pitching
gun was a decided success to-day. Eight
strike-outs, one base on balls. one wild pitch
and four safe hits is the record In three
innings i'm the first fair test OF the ma
chimes practically in an actual game
Mines representing the Ivy Club and the
Tiger Inn, two of Princeton's social ciuos'
played a match game, using the gun 10
pitch for both teams and the contest at
tracted a large crowd of interested spec
tators. prominent among whom were Mrs.
Cleveland, with a party of friends ana
many Princeton professors, who came
ia see with what success Professor Hin
toms invention would meet.
The gun is discharged by the batsman'
who. when ready for the bali TO be de-
livered, steps upon an electrical inter-
cepting Plate, connected by wires Win
the trigger of the cannon The speed win
which the ball is thrown is regulated Dy
compressed air, and prong-like projectors
from the lannon's mouth impart rolaiy
motion to the sphere when IL Is dis-
charged, producing curve IN any uiicO
ton as the position Of the projecting
prongs is changed.
There is but one serious defect In the
operation of the machine, that VIII pre-
vent its use i'm games. and that is the
long time required for reloading. This
was especially noticeable in to-days game
because the intercepting plate was out
of order and the frequent decays thereby
necessitated did not allow the game to be
finished. Three innings only were
played. During the first inning the bats
men were timid about standing near tne
plate. and the big outcurves caused them
IN iump back. but as the gun threw
strikes in every instance, they piucked
nm courage. stood closer to the plate, and
succeeded occasionally in making sate
hits.
The game was uninteresting. excepting
for The novelty of seeing the pitcher $
box occupied by a machine. The Ivy Club
won by a score of TO 3.
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DOUBLE LYNCHING THREATENED.
MOb Captures Train-Lntter side
Tracked-Iynchers Disguised.

MACON. GA, June 10.-A special to
the Telegraph from Montgomery, Ala,
says: Governor Johnston received a
ham, OF Huntsville, that a mob Of 200
men had captured a freight train at
Decatur, and started for Huntsville. to
lynch two Decatur negroes-Lewis
Moore and Claude Neville-charged with
criminaly assauting Nellie Lawton
(white), aged u years, and sent to Hunts
vile for safe-keeping. The train was
side-tracked at Greenbrier. Governor
Johnston ordered the Huntsville Com
pany to report TO Sheriff Fulham un-
der arms. to protect the Jail from any
mob. Two thousand rounds of ammuni-
ton were ordered from Birmingham on
the noon train, and Governor Johnston
telegraphed the colonel of the Second
Regiment TO hold one of the Birming-
ham companies in readiness to so TO
Huntsville at moments notice. Gov
ernor Johnston wired Sheriff Fulham to
protect the prisoners at all hazards, and
that he would give him all the troops
necessary.
MOB DIsPERsEs.
ATLANTA, VA, June 1O.-A special
from Birmingham at 1870 Z. NJ. says
that the Decatur mob bound for Hunts
vile. after being side-tracked at Green
brer. got tired Of waiting there, and
walked back TO- Decatur. in disgust. The
troops are on guard at Huntsville.
TROOPS FROM BIRMINGHAM.
BIRMINGHAM. ALA. June Doom
pany X, with fifty men, left at $50 to-
night Tor Huntsville, with orders TO re-
port to the Sheriff Of Madison county.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Death of Lady-PreparatiOn for
the Bryan Speech.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. June 10
Especial Miss Brown. daughter of Mr..
Edward Brown. n Lynchburg lawyer,
died at 1910 this morning at the residence
of Mr.. j. a. Leathers, of this city. Miss
Brown came to this city for treatment
bv DR.. r.. l.. Howard, a specialist in pull
monary diseases. but the disease had
made such progress as to defy arrest.
The University Baseball Team-Gar-
nett. Cochran. Male. Hoxton. Collier
Pinkerton. Waits. O'Brien, Bonney, Step
toe. Martin, and O'Keefe-accompanied
by DIR. Lambeth, scorer, and IL. Lee
Trinkle. manager. left at 23O this AFTER
noon over the Southern railway on It's
southern baseball trip. They play their
first game tomorrow with the Charlotte
Athletic Club. The trip will be about two
weeks i'm duration. and embrace games
with the leading colleges of the South.
The University authorities are making
such preparation as is possible under the
circumstances growing out OF the restora-
ton for the reception of vast crowd on
the occasion of Mr.. Bryans speech. 1t is
estimated that 10000 people will be here,
but seats will be arranged for about LOW
or 1900. including special guests ana
newspaper men. The rumor prevailed
here at one time that Chairman Barringer
rad written to Mr.. Bryan warning MN
not to make partisan speech. rms was
done, i'm pursuance of law OF the III
yersity passed in 1888. That year Hehly
Winter Davis was invited TO speak here
He accepted, and named abolition as
his subject This as may wen be sup
posed. occasioned considerable opposi-
tion-so much. indeed that the invitation
was withdrawn. Thereupon. the faculty
passed the ordinance that thereafter any
one accepting an invitation to speak az
the University should be notified by, the
chairman 10 exclude from his remarks
ANYTHING of a partisan political character.
This notice is annually given TO the
speaker, and was the rule in Mr.. Bryan's
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BLACKSTONE INSTITUTE.
The Closing observation-disclosures
and Medals.

BLACKSTONE. VA, June i0.-(SpeciaD
The commencement exercises or the
Blackstone Female Institute. which were
begun on Sunday last with a sermon by
Rev. w. j. Moore. of Norfolk, have con-
tinued during the week, closing last
night on Tuesday evening the final con
cert was held In the institute chapel,
and on Wednesday night the closing ex
ercises were held in the Methodist church.
which was packed with visitors from far
and near. Rev. W. q. Starr, Of Rich
mOnd, delivered the annual address. Di
plomas were awarded TO Miss Cora An
derson. Miss Preston Adams. Miss Carrie
Thomas. of Nottoway; Miss Ruth Wilson,
of Accomac; Miss Matte Ogburn, of
Lunenburg; and Miss May Paulett. OF
Farmville. The medals were awarded as
follows: For general Improvement. Miss
Carrie i. Thomas; Vocal Music. Miss
Ruth Wilson; instrumental music, Miss
May Paulett; Bible studies, Miss l.. G.
Ryiand: medal for scholarship--one each
10 Misses Minnie Westcott and Hattie
Scarborough; department medal Miss
Carrie Binford. Prizes were won by
Misses Gussie White, Nora Bragg, and
Mary Armstrong.
The enrolment for this session Is 1873.
During the term, as the president an
nounced about 5000 has been expended
In improvements. Land has been added
until the campus now contains some
twenty-five dcres.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
HANPDEN-SIDNEY.
Two Excellent Addresses-The mi
Ianthropic Society Celebration.

HANPDEN- SIDNEY. VA, June 10
Especial. THE two addresses yesterday
morning were of very high order.
Though differing widely in kind they
represented two classes of great excel
lence The address of Professor f. II.
Smith. Of the University OF Virginia, pe -
fore the literary societies OF the couese
was chaste, elegant, witty, ana humor-
Gus. while clear. thoughtful and demon
strative of the points in hand. his SUD
iect was Better is the End OF Ihlng
Than It's Beginning which he illustrated
in history i'm literature, in poltiSs, anu
i'm science. He was frequently applauded'
and his address left the finest IMPRESSION
Judge w. :. Stuart, OF Brlstol Va,
spoke before the Society OF Alumni, anu
citizenship" which he handled in the
happiest manner. The illusions 10 ms
life here and the deep affection and graft
tude he chershes for his Alma Mater
demonstrations of applause from his au-
dience He treated his subject most
felicitiousy, and by his calm, judicial
utterances, elegantly expressed ana elo-
quently delivered demonstrated his right
10 the position he already holds among
the iurists of the state.
The celebration of the Philanthropic So
ciety held last night was an occasion OF
much interest. and drew large ana
appreciative audience. Mr.. X: T. HUBBARD
Jr., presided. and Rev. NJ. ID. Hoge, ID.
d.. of Richmond, opened the exercises
with prayer The speakers and subjects
were as follows:
Address and presentation of freshman
declaimer's medal to Mr.. c. j. Hudson
by presiding officer. ,
Junior oration. Mr., y; C., caldwell SUD
ject: "rhe Ghories of Childhood.
Presentation OF sophomore debater's
medal to Mr.. T. j. Payne, by Mr.. T.. {.
McDanald.
Junior Grafton. Mr.. ID. c. Morton. Sub
iect: Convict Labor"
Presentation of junior essayists medal
10 Mr.. T.. c. Caldwell, by Mr. V. Ii. Star
buck.
Senior GRAFTON. Mr.. r. Il. Hartwell. Sub
iect: 1.-THE Genius of Solitude
Presentation of senior orators medal to
Mr.. H. II. Shelton. by Mr.. A. ID. Z. Gill
mour
Marshals-Mr. 4. j. Payne and Mr.. j.
W II pilSOn.
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ment proper took place in the Town iiili'
made the address of welcome, after whlch
Professor Read delivered the distinctions
to the successful students in ms usuai
pleasing and happy manner. Mr.. bernard
Bristow, of Middlesex, delivered the vale
dictory address. after which Congressi'i ~
iobn Lamb as an invited guest OF the
school. delivered an able and eloquent ad,
dress to the cadets upon Education, ana
the Importance Of forming habits OF nom
esty, integrity, and perseverance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
GERMANY AGAINST GREECE.
She Seeks to Overthrow the Present
Dynasty.

LONDON. June 1.-THE correspondent
of the Daily Mail at Athens says: Eek
traordinary rumors are current as to
the attitude of Germany. 1t is alleged
that the German Government seeks to
overthrow the Greek dynasty, and TO es-
tablish a rigorous control of Greek
finances. In order TO attain this dou-
BILE object, Germany wants continu-
ance of the war, ana TO have the terms
of peace finally dictated i'm Athens it.
self. These statements seem scarcely
worthy of credence but it is probable
that Germany will continue TO press for
financial control"
RETENTION OF THESSALY.
LONDON. June 1.-THE Constantinople
correspondent of the Standard says: AT
Tuesdays conference of the ambassa-
doris for the decision Of the terms of
peace. Tewfk Pasha was present,
armed with categorical instructions to
persist in the retention of Thessaly,
given him by the Sultan personally.
When the conference ended, the Sultan
summoned his ministers TO a special
council at the Yildiz Kiosk. which sat
until o'clock in the morning of We'd
nesday. The decision arrived at was
that the evacuation Of Thessaly was
impossible. but that there was no neces-
sity for preclpitate action. Being in
possession, the Porte, it was argued,
was able to wait patiently. and even in
definitely, while discussing the acade-
mical point with the Powers 1t was
also decided to make active preparations
for war"
PEACE CONFERENCE POSTPONED.
h. LONDON, June 1.-THE correspondent
of the Daily News at Constantinope
under date of Wednesday, says: 1.-THE
session OF the peace conference called
for to-day has been again postponed.
II IS believed that Turkey is prepared
to evacuate Thessaly. except the large
tract north of the river Peneus. which
includes the Tyrnavos- Miouna pass and
..1.... i...,.nrtn, nj nninfa -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
MIR. CALHOUN GOES HOME.
DIR. Congosto's Report-It Alleges
That Ruiz Killed Himself.

WASHINGTON, June i0.-Mr. Calhoun
left the city tonight for his home. in
Danville. Ill. He expects TO return. proba-
bly, next week. or as soon as the Presi-
dent desires TO consult him further re-
garding affairs In Cuba. During the day
he called at the State Department. and
had another long conference with As
sistant Secretary Day.
Dr. Con9osto. the Spanish Consul az
Lee. formed the commission to inquire
into the facts connected with the death
OF DIR. Ruiz. Is expected I'm Washington
tomorrow. He Will bring with him.
probably. two reports-one the joint re-
port signed by himself and General Lee,
and the other an individual report, such
as General Lee submitted TO the State
Department. through Mr.. Fishback.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
THE URBANA INQUEST.
II Is SIN Proccetiing-NiIiti
All Back.

URBANA, o., June l0-The Coroner's
inquest on the killing Of Harry Bell and
Upton Baker during the riot last Fri
day continues. The members Of the
Ohio National Guard who were inside the
jail are being examined. Eleven mem
bers Of the Urbana company returned
from Springfield to-day. All those who
He'd 70 escnr4 re fury OF the community
are now back. The members of the
local military have not yet been relieved
from military duty. but their pay for the
call viii be stopped within a few DAYS.
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KAUFMAN.-Died, at $50 L. NJ Thurs
day, June 10, 1897, Miss JOSIE KAuF-
MAN. daughter OF Nathan Kaufman o.
Colorado Springs, Colo; aged % years.
Funeral will take place THIS G'ridaD
AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock from the
residence of her brother. L. ii. Kaufman
No. 9l3 west Grace street. Friends az
tho family invited to attend.
TOLER.-Dicd, June 10Th, az O'Clock
\. NJ, after "A long and painful Illness.
JOHN T. TOLER. a member Of J0ppl
Lodge. a. +. and a. NJ.
Funeral will take place from p.nc-
Street church FRIDAY, June uth. az
o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Good TempInrs in Fulton.

Quite a number OF prominent members
OF the Good Templars order assembled in
Denny-Street Methodist church. Fulton,
last night. and plans for organizing a
lodge in that section were discussed. The
meeting was made very interesting by
several addresses from well-known Good
Templars. The meeting was presided over
by Mr. j. III. Crew. and al his suggestion
il was agreed TO meet Tuesday night ana
organize a lodge. The session was then
adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
FELL FROM \ BATTLESHIP.
4 Serious Accident at Newport News
Ship-Nard.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. June l0-(Spe-
cial.)--.!ohn Roach, a mechanic. met with
serious and probably fatal accident at
the ship-yard this afternoon. Roach was
at work on one of the battleships. when
he lost his footing and fell distance OF
30 or Is feet. He was picked up and con-
viewed 10 his room in an unconscious con-
dition. on examination IL was found that
he had suffered conclusion of the brain
and internal injuries. The physicians pro-
nounced the chances for his recovery as
being slightly in his favor.
Mr.. Roach arrived here Tuesday morn
ing from Chicago, where he has a wife
and several small children. He went to
work at the ship-yard this morning for
the first time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
Death of Mr.. John n. TOIer.

Mr. John +. Toler. a well-known citizen
Of the West End died at his home early
yesterday morning after a long and pain
full Illness. He was about 40 years OF age,
and was a skiful harnessmaker. Early
in life he married a Miss Carson for
merly of Norfolk, who. with several chill
dren. survives him. Mr. Toler was a
member of Joppa Lodge, n. and a. Nj.
The funeral viii take place from the
Pine-Street Baptist church at 5 o'clock
this afternoon.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES STORE.
First, Under SimontOn's
Decision--It IL tnmolcsted.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. June lo.-The
first ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS store for the
selling of liquor in this State, under the
provisions OF the recent decision of
Judge Simonton, OF the United States
Court. was opened here to-day. j. $.
Pinkussohn, as agent Of New York
firm. imported 1000 packages OF liquor
via the clyde Line OF steamers. The
goods were hauled through the streets.
and without being molested by the State
constables. were lodged In a storeroom
on King street. the citys leading
thoroughfare The establishment was
opened at once, and began selling liquor
in original packages. II continued bust
ness throughout the day. without trou-
bit. Within the next few days several
similar establishments will be opened
here.
All the stuff sold to-day was In gallon
packages. but In short time packages