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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
QUEEN yICTORIA's BIRTHDAY.
Its OniciaI Celebration in London
Imposing Military Ceremony.

LONDON, May 26.-The official celepra-
ton of the Queens birthday was OBJ
served to-day in London with the usual
closing Of the courts and government
offices, the ringing OF the church bells,
display Of flags, artillery salutes, and the
ceremony Of trooplng the colors on the
Horse Guards parade. in which the Colo
Mai Troops. now in London, took part.
The ceremony was unusually imposing.
The Prince of Wales was attended by the
Duke of York. the Duke Of Cambridge
the Duke of Connaught, Prince Christian
Of Schleswig- Hostein. Lord Wolseley. the
commander-in-chief of the forces, and a
large and brilliant STAFF, including an In
dian aide-de-camp. The Prince was re-
ceived with a royal salute which was
Given by the Grenadier Guards, the Cold
Stream Guards, the Second Scots, the
second Life Guards. and the Colonial
Troops. The Princess OF Wales. the
Duchess Of Albyan. the King and Queen
Of Wurtemburg, the Prince and Princess
charles of Denmark. the Duchess OF Fife,
the Duchess OF Connaught. and others
v,itnessed the ceremony from the COM
mander-in-chief's room in the Horse
Guards building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
STRUCK WITH A STICK.
One Negro Deals Another n Danger
Ous Blow over the Head.

Edward Ford. Il colored youth, VINO
blacks boots for a livelihood, was struck
and felled TO the pavement in front or
Murphy's Hotel last night about 8
O'Clock by heavy cane in the hands or
Edward Harris. also a colored man.
Harris Is a sample boy" and is -
years of age. lie has leanings towards
being "A sport. and had been lingering
about the hostelry all the evening, during
a great part of which he had been in
dispute with the bootblack. This KIND
Of warfare continued until Harris deter
mined to wind up the matter. and ala
so. by breaking his walking stick over
tord's head.
The injured boy, who is about 20 years
OF age. tumbled backwards in heap
upon the pavement, and a crimson stream
gushed from long cash in the
side Of his head. II was all done in a
twinkling Ford was taken from the
pavement and carried into the hotel, by
permission. and the ambulance was
hastily summoned
Officer Farley was soon on the scene
and had placed the assailant under ar
rest. lie was taken to the Second Ponce
Station. The hospital van came quickly
and took Ford TO the almshouse, where
his injury received the attention Of the
physicians. II is very serious and his
life is even I'm question. He did not re-
gain Consciousness during the night and
DR.. Nuckols, who was in charge of the
ambulance, stated that it would be I'M
possible 10 tell whether the wound, which
Is dangerously near the ear would OF
would not be fatal.
Harris explained after his arrest tha'
Ford drew a knife on him, and that ne
struck him with the stick in selt-deIehce.
The knife with which he claims ne was
threatened. was taken from Ford's per
son and secured at the statoh-house'
Harris also said that the trouble was aH
outcome of a long-standing difficulty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

ordinance Of the committee is legal IN
every provision. and ! feel sure the Guy
Attorney win so advise the committee
Our company agrees I'm the committee
ordinance TO place its own wires under
ground. and also 20 provide for the pres
ent and future needs OF the city. The
committee exempt us from laying con-
duit system for other companies. The
City Attorney places this additional bur
den upon us. and, OF course. we could
not accept 10. The committee ordinance
gives MS the right TO construct our plant
and offer our service to the people with
out Imposing a maximum rate upon US
which S. contrary 10 our system OF
charges throughout the country.
The city Attorney on the contrary, has
formulated a scheme by which our COM
pany would be compelled to come in here,
invest It's money in your property. pay
It's taxes into your treasury, and then,
az the end Of two years and half sub
nit the question OF It's charges to some
umpire. This IS contrary TO our business
principles, and Of course, we could not
accept IT,
"Are you authorized to make that state
ment by your company Mr.. YoungY
asked City-Attorney Meredith.
why, certainly. sir" was Mr.. Youngs
prompt rojOinder. II know that these
are features Of this ordinance proposed
by you which we could not accept"
ADJOURNED WITHOUT ACTION.
Mr. Bloomberg then suggested that
Colonel George Wayne Anderson OF local
counsel for the Long-Dstance Company.
should explain the points in the ordi-
nance presented by the Attorney to which
his company objected. Colonel Anderson
had hardly entered upon this when there
was some interpostion against further de-
bate. and City-Attorncy Meredith suggest
ed that il would expedite matters for HIM
self and the attorneys for the company
10 hold a conference. ascertain precisely
the points Of difference, and see how
nearly they could agree upon an ordi-
nance. After some ouibblng the com
mittee, on motion Of Mr. Allen. agreed to
refer the matter IN this way, and ad-
iOurncd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
kNTI-POOLING AMENDMENT.
Ii Is to he Added to the Antitrust
Amendment.


WASHINGTON, y. c., May Ex-senator
Chandler has prepared the following
amendment TO the tariff BILL which he
proposes to add TO the antitrust amend
ment proposed by Senator Pettigrew yes
terday:
"rhe act TO protect trade and commerce
against unlawful restraints and mOnOpo-
lies, approved July .. 1890, shall apply to
an companies. corporations. and persons
engaged as common carriers in the busi-
ness Of transporting persons or property;
and all the penalties imposed and methods
of restraint provided by said acts shall
take effect, and be i'm force against such
companies, corporations and persons.
Any contract between any two or more
of them for the fixing of rates OF trans
p0rtatiOn by the order or on the recon-
mendation Of representatives designated
on behalf of the various parties 10 such
contract. or by the order, or on the
recommendation of a majority Of such
representatives, or for the maintenance
of the rates of transportation once fixed,
or for the enforcement Of any such con-
tract by faes or penalties imposed upon
any of the parties thereto. shall consti-
tute an offence under said act Of July
.. 1890"
Mr.. Chandler says that If the pooling
bill now pending in the Committee on
Interstate Commerce is reported and put
i'm a position where it may be pressed
through at a session intended for tariff
legislation only, especially when the
House refuses to do any other business,
the amendment offered by Senator Petit
grew and the above amendment, offered
by himself will be placed on the tariff
bill by the votes of Democrats. Populists,
silver Republicans and other Republicans,
and retained as a part of the bill The
intention of the amendment is TO prevent
a pooling bill or nullify any action that
may be taken toward passing such biz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
AZ ,he Confederate Festival.

Judge Christian. of Charles city. deliv-
cred a lecture on "The Women of the
South" at the Confederate Festival last
night
The East-End Mandolin Club, composed
Of Messrs. 4. Smith, Robert Hope. John
Lacy. George. phil, and Henry Dlacont,
PLAYED several delightful selections.
To-day Will be donation-day at the
Economy Shoe Store. Five per cent. Of
all sales made at the store and at the
baZaap will be given to the bazaar.
some little CONSERVATION was caused
by the burning out of the arc-light in
front of the candy booth, but no damage
was done.
The programme for tonight will pre-
sent the Eyensen Brothers. John Ryall,
Freeman and Wilson. Harry Kemp, Miss
Rosa Bauer, and several others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
BooTH-TuCKER CONVICTED.
His SnivntiOn-Army barracks De-
ciarcd u Disordcriy House.

NEW YORK. May &.-Frederick dc la
Tour Booth-Tucker, commander OF the
Salvation Army In the United States
was tonight convicted OF maintaining
a disordorly house at the big army BAR
racks I'm west Fourteenth street. SEN
tence was postponed until June SIN, ana
the commander was liberated on the same
bail as that ne has been under.
Complaint was made by residents OF
the neighborhood of the barracks. who
alleged that they were greatly disturbed
by the singing and band-playlng at the
Salvation Army meetings, especially those
that lasted all night. Booth-TucHer was
defended by ex-Mayor A. Oakley Han,
who quoted from the Scriptures TO show
that Miriam was the first halleluJah las
sic. and that trumpets, cymbals, harps,
castanets. comets, and timbrels were
used by the ancient Hebrews In the wor-
ship of God. The judges charge was
unfavorable to the defendant. The jury
was out five hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
THE BRADFORD MANUSCRIPT.
1t Is Formally Presented to Mnssn-
chusetts by Mr.. Bayard.

BOSTON, MASS. May 26.-The Brad
ford manuscript History of the New
plymouth Colony" document for the
possession of which Massachusetts, had
long been anxious was formally presented
to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
by Hon. Thomas f. Bayard, the former
United States Ambassador TO England,
before a Joint convention OF the Lesisla-
ture to-day. Besides the members of
both branches of the General Court, many
prominent officials of the State and other
distinguished citizens were present.
The actual presentation was prefaced
by a speech from United-states-Senator
Hoar The manuscript was presented
by Mr.. Bayard in a we.l-chosen speech
to Governor Wocott, who responded in a
happy manner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
FELL Ixro HANrs or TRAMPs.
4 Travelling Negro Assaulted IN"
Robbed of His Money.

Thomas Harston, a young negro man,
found his way into the Third Police-Sta-
tIon about 10 o'clock last night, bringing
with him a head that had been badly
pounded and an empty purse, which, once
his source Of life and joy, was now
source of proftless grief.
This was his tale of woe: He had been
working for the Pennsylvania ralroau
people. and had gotten together $2D. pom
This fund. therefore. he determined 10
take q tour of the South, and so a rev
davs ago he started out. Yesterday was
his first day of the travellers discom-
fort. He found out that to pay his way
would soon wear $40 out so he decided 10
beat IT. There were two tramps on the
Richmond-bound train which Harston
boarded. who had likewise made up
their minds and bodies 10 beat their way.
Harston took the pains to display his
riches, and the tramps graclously con-
scented to notice his wealth.
They kept quiet until all three. now
ever. reached Richmond. and when Har-
ston lit on the terra firma surrounding
the northern portion of this city the
knights of the road followed Into the
darkness they followed him. and there
one chucked piece OF timber against
his head and the fingers Of the other man
went for and found the so.
The ambulance, with DR.. Nuckols in
charge. was called TO the station-hOuse,
and Harston was taken to the almshouse.
His wound was not found 10 be serious,
and he will probably be able to continue
on his way seeing sights and stars to-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
CUBAN SUPPLIES ABUNDANT.
So Cables General Lee-HeIief Opera
fions susncndcd.


WASHINGTON, May 26.-Consul-Gene-
raj Lee cables the State Department to-
day from Habana that the amount of
supplies he has now on hand there for
the relief of American citizens in dis
tress is abundant, and will last for some
time. Presumably. this statement applies
generally to all the cOnsulates for the
Cousul-General has had a consultation
with his subordinate cOnsuls on this mat
ter. by direction of the Secretary of State.
At any rate, the department will pause
before moving further i'm the direction
of the distribution Of relief.
Yesterday steps were begun to hurry
forward supplies from this country 10
Cuba just as soon as General Lee was
heard from. General Sullivan, commits
sary-general Of the army. had selected
one Of his most experienced assistants,
Captain David, who rendered such good
service at Memphis in relieving the flood
sufferers. TO 20 to Cuba with the supplies,
if necessary, and distribute them under
The general plans Of General Lee. The
New York cOmmissary depot was TO un-
dertake the purchase of the supplies.
Then Mr.. r.. a. Smith. a director in one
of the steamship lines plying between
New York and Habaua, had offered free
transportation TO Cuba OF the supplies,
and everything was IN train to begin to
move as soon as word came from General
Lee. Now, however, the department Will
wait until General Lee notifies it that
there is further need for relief before
putting its plan into operation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Where Shall spend Wy sundays for
Needed Rest, Pleasant Hecreations
md Comfort.

1t should not take you long 10 decide
this if you are informed as 10 the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Sunday outings.
4 special fast yestibule train !esve5
Richmond every Sunday at SS a. NJ.
from Chesapeake and Ohio Broad-street
station. for which tickets are sold 20
either Ola Point, Ocean View, or Norfolk
for ONE DOLLAR.
Pv this train and for this money YOU
can spend either six hours at Norfoik.
eeven hours at Ocean View, or eight
hours al Old Point Norfolk and ocean
view passengers take steamer Endeayor
from old Pointy connecting on opposllo
s,de NJ Hampton Roads with electric cars
Cor ocean View and Norfolk. This COM
hinotion of rides makes up most de"
iiehtfui outing. Those desiring 70 80 %
111rginia Beach Will make connection az
Sorfouk The rate 10 Virginia Beach Is
:, n Tor the round-trip from Richmond.
For patrons OF these outings. dinners az
ON view or Sherwood - cents; at
Char,berlin, Hygeia, or Princess Anne
* cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

halves, quarters. dimes, nickels. ard PEN
nies were showered upon the dancers.
and they rolled all over tho floor in their
attempts TO secure the coins. Finally.
when the shower ceased, the little negro.
breathless, but happy, sang out. Don't
you white folks throw no more money
down here cos 1 won't stoop down after
IT," The words had hardy left his
mouth though. before he was plunging
here. there. and everywhere after another
silver shower. whicn his remark had
brought forth.
The ladies who are accompanying the
members of the association were given
a carriage drive over the city yesterday
afternoon. and tonight the whole party
viii be treated to a moonlight excursion
TO Dutch Gap on the steamer Pocahontas.
The trip to Old Point will probably b.
made tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Before UenricO Justices.

In Justice James T. Lewiss Court yes
terday. a clear case OF dlsorderly beha-
vior being proven against George Crow
der. he was fined 50, required to settle
the costs of the trial, and was given fif-
teen days in Jail.
The negro crook, Ben Brown, who was
crrested several days ago for burglar
jzing the store of Dan Fenchall, at Har-
din's shop, was before Justice Vincent's
Court yesterday. The poet squire adj
iudged Brown guilty of larceny. and fixed
his punishment at thirty days imprison-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
NOMINATIONS ny THE PRESIDENT.
c. II. Hart, of West Virginia, to he
Minister to Colombia.

WASHINGTON. May 26.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations to
the Senate:
Charles Burdett Hart, Of West Virginia,
Plenpotcntiary OF the United States TO
Colombia.
Francois s. Jones. Of Louisiana. Secre-
tary Of the Legation OF the United States
at Ruenos Ayres. Argentine Republic.
John G.. Thompson Of Illinois, TO be
Assistant Attorney General.
James Edmund Boyd OF North Carolina,
10 be Assistant Attorncy-General.
Kenneth X. Pendleton, Collector of Gus
toms. District OF Albemarle y. c.
Postmaster-John /. Fullwood, CEDAR
town, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Outing of the Gesangyerein.

Members Of the Gesangveren Virginia
will hold their first summer outing at
Lakeside Park on Wednesday, June "a.
The resort has been placed at the dis
nosal of the society between the hours
Of i VI. and II =. N. The picnic will be
for members only.
The Gesangverein has decided not TO
attend the Sangerfest TO be held I'm Phila-
delphla. and all work TO that end has been
abandoned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Kent the Money at Home.

The Young Mems Business Association
are working with viii to carry out
their motto. 'Patronize home industries"
and they have succeeded In securing the
niscing OF an order In the city OF Rich
mond tnat would have gone TO Baltimore
hrt for their watchfulness.
The order in question covered 5000 In
IFS value. and will lead to further orders
in the future, the buyer being now quite
satisfied that he can do as well here as
anywhere else,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
T.. J. .lfodgen & Co.,

brokers and dealers in Stocks. Grain. and
Cotton. have opened a branch Office AT
1910 east Main street, with private wires
10 New York and Chicago. Mr. w. G.
Bruce. of Halifax. Va. will be their rep.
reseptative here. This firm Is one OF the
Oldest doing business In tho South, and
have established themselves I'm favor
throughout the various centres they have
delgned TO locate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
REVEREND GENTLEMAN MISSING.
lie IL Also Said 10 BE Short in His
Accounts.

WASHINGTON. May 26-Rev. A. G.
Harrison. pastor Of the Peoples Taber-
nacle, and his family disappeared from
their home here yesterday, and it is re-
ported that the reverend gentleman is
$1,000 short in his accounts. He was
given entire charge Of the church's
funds. and. according to the charges,
failed TO pay bills for furniture, carpets,
and a church organ, for which money
was given him, and also borrowed large
sums from his parishioners. w. l.. Bruen,
the builder OF the Tabernacle. is a loser
10 the extent of 5000.
When Mr. Harrison learned that an in
vestigation was TO be made by the church
he departed hastily, leaving his house
hold goods. He came TO this city from
Texas three years ago. engaged in mission
work. and gained so large following
that the Tabernacle was built, chiefly
through the efforts of Mr. Bruen. TO give
him a following.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Negro Badly Carved.

The ambulance, with Dr. Nuckols in
charge. was called 10 the wharf of the
old Dominion Steamship Company last
night at 10 O'Clock 70 attend a colored
man named Berry Christian who had
been cut I'm three places about the arm.
A razor was the instrument used, and the
longest cash, which was on the shoulder,
was : inches long, and required eight
etitches from the Doctors needle The
other cuts were of less Importance.
The mans assailant is not known, and
no arrest has been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
To Elect Professors Tonight.

Much interest is felt, especially among
medical men, in the meeting of the
Board Of Visitors Of the Medical College
of Virginia to be held tonight to elect
three professors to fill vacancies In the
faculty. In addition to the names print
ed yesterday. DR.. l.. p. Churchman, OF
West Virginia. Is a candidate for the
Chair Of Diseases Of the Eye, Ear, and
Throat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
va, Make a "Great Mistake"

g., vou do not use POLK MILLERs
ITiTTAN INSECT POWDER this sum
,aer As an exterminator OF fLir.s.
PoAcHES, and other wouolssoihe M
sects II has few II any, equais, anu 's ~
supSs' pss aid Dc. bottles (NEVER In
~, ~ ~ y, purchase a bottle OF your drug
eist or grocer. fouh never u'0 any
o'hef POLK MILLER DRUG coMPANY.~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Judse BurIss's Condition.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. May 26.-(Spe-
ciaI)--Judge f. S. Burks has been sleep
ing to-day from the effect Of anodynes.
While he is critically i'll. his physician
does not apprehend immediate danger
tonight Dr. Hunter Mcclure. Of kich-
mond, is expected to arrive in the morn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

Strike from your ballot to-day the
word Convention" That Will mean
that you are opposed to calling a con-
stitutional convention at this time.
Leave upon the ballot the words mo
convention"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

projected loan. TO be secured Dy me
Almaden quicksilver mines, and upon the
yarous financial measures TO meet the
war expenses the Chamber OF Deputies
adopted them en- block, including the state
monopoly OF explosives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

on next Tuesday. June ,st, there will
be a general meeting of all the members
of the Association for thu Preservation
Of Virginia Antiquities at 707 east Frank
lin street, at $50 Z. NJ. \ full attendance
Is asked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

Strike from your ballot to-day the
word Convention" That will mean
that you are opposed to calling a con-
stitutional convention at this time
Leave upon the ballot the words "No
convention"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Junior OaI<wood ASSN To Meet.

The Junior Oakwood Memorial Asso-
citation will hold a meeting at the brick
school-house in st. Johns churchyard
Friday afternoon at o'clock. The ses-
sion is an important one, and full at
tendance is desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
DrOnnen Denil.

Johanna Smith (coloreO dropped dead
at her home No. 735 Brook avenue. at
about noon yesterday. Coroner Taylor
decided that death was due 10 natural
causes, and no inquest was held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
Richmonders in New York.

NEW YORK, May 26.-(special)-c r.
Earl. ST. Denis. G.. =. Cannon. Windsor:
G.. 4. I.athrop, ST. Denis; IL. Swineford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

WASHINGTON, May 26.-Forcs
cast for Thursday
lFlIR Eor Virginia and North Caro-
lna-Fair weather, except, pos.
slb,v. showers near the coast:
'a,er. nor,heasterly winds, becoming
easterly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
ZIG y. Main street.

BALBRIGGAN UNDERSHIRTS,
rs cents each.
Il. LESLIE SPENCE,
Men's Furnishing Goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
DONATI0N-DAY.
To-Day, May 27th, All Day, for
R,nefif of Confederate Iiaznnr.

Five per cent. on every sale made In
our store to-day viii be donated TO tho
bazaar A very choice stock OF seasons
able Footwear. and at popular one price.
ECONOMY SHOE-STORE.
No. 81 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
PROTECTED SPANISH LOANS.

Favorable Report Thereon-stnte
Monopoly of Explosives.
MADRID. May 26.-The Budget Com
mlttee having reported fayorably on the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
THE WEATHER IN RicHMoSn
YESTERDAY was fair and cooler.
,..ata of thermometer.

Mean temperature ................,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-21

KANSAS CITY, April 20. The trial
OF James F. Kennedy, The repul.d
leader OF the more recent truiu-
robberies at Blue Cut, developed II
TACT to-day that the robbers had way
little fear OF the Kansas City author.
Ties, and also that NO very great care
ia exercised in the selectGo a of jurorH
in this city. James Flynn. vino Ad-
mits completely In the robbery, and
who went On the stand today and
made clean breast OF the who's
affair, testified that twelve days aitt Z
the robbery ne was serving on q Jury
mere in the circuit court, and at that
time had 1855 OF the booty Of the
robbery In his possession. After the
excitement was Uver Keaneuy cane
TO tho city to get his share OF III
plumber. He found Flynn at the
court house, where the self 90 niesseu
robper was serving as Juror in q
damage suit against a street railrJsd
company, Involving SIS, 900. When
the court adjourned the two robbt rs
went Into an nnteroom AMI divided
the booty.