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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-28
SKETCH OF HIS SPLENDID CAREER
His Life rs IA Citizen, Lawyer judge
and Peoples Representative

His Life rs "A Citizen, Lawyer, Judge,
and Peoples Representative.
judge William Wood Crump was porn
IN the city Of Richmond November o.
1919 As boy he attended Dr. G"a'H-
meys school. and later went to pIep"-
Iatory school near Boston. He conpie'eu
his education as a student of William ana
Mary College. at which institution ne
prosecuted the study of his profession uh-
DER the able tutorship of Professor ~
Beverley Tucker, between whom ana MN
self there ever afterwards continued uh'A
severed by Judge fuckers death relations
Of the closest friendship and mutual ap-
probation and esteem. He began the
practice Of law ia this city in 1871. ana
very soon won a most enviable position a.
the bar and a very extended reputation
throughout the state as a political writer
and speaker. His early political preollec-
tous were strengthened and intensified by
d. studies al william and Mary College
ami he came into active life just atter
The memorable canvass Of 1910 in the
haartiest sympathy with the Democratic
party and especially with those Of the
more pronounced States rights convic-
u0n
IN DAYS OF THOMAS RITCHlE.
AT that time the Wbig majority in Rich-
mond was overwhelming and the Demo
cratic minority was known as the Spartan
band But this Democracy. though feep'e
in numbers was powerful in intellectual
Iesourcts and ability, and TO a great eN-
tent controlled the policy and action Of the
party throughout the State. Thomas
Etchie. the then editor Of the Richmond
Enquirer. had welded for more than
score Of years an almost autocratic au-
th0uty in the counsels Of the Virginia
Democracy. and during the administra-
uons of General Jackson and Mr. van
Buren, had enjoyed to the fullest extent
the confidence OF the party leaders
throughout the Union But this ascen-
dency Of Mr. Ritchie was very much I'M
paired by the defeat of Mr.. Van Bnren II
isi0. The friends OF Van Buren began
very premature canvass 10 ensure his re-
nomination In 1871. and MIR. htchie was
ptonouncedly In sympathy with the move
ment This alienated from him TO no
slight extent many OF HIS abiest ana most
potential allies, especially among the prh-
liant young men OF the State and CITY
who were forging 10 the front. 1uose
Crump took his position among them anu
10 their influence in n grese degree was
""@ Liz ultimate result OF the rejection
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-28

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. February H.
Admra, Bunce has ordered the ram
Katahdln to leave New York and join
his squadron at Hampton Roads. where
the manoeuvring qualities Of this novel
vessel will be thoroughly tested. The
Texas has arrived at New Orleans with
out mishap. and the Essex At 81. Kits.
West Indies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-28
Te,euhonr Franchise Granted.

ROANOKE. VA. February I.-tSpe-
cialD-General-Man Miller, OF the
southern Interstate Telephone and Tele-
graph Company. OF Durham, n. G., was
granted the franchise OF the Roanoke
Telephone Exchange tonight by the Guy
council. and says he will begin the work
OF putting up phones next Monday for
the new exchange.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-28


A mass-meeting OF students from all the
various departments OF the Columbian
University was held in the Post-Graduate
Hall this week for the purpose OF reor-
ranizing the Athletic Association. Ii was
the occasion OF a spirited debate. and
college politics reigned supreme. After a
new constitution had been read. and by
sections adopted, the election Of officers
was held. which resulted in the choice OF
Mr.. John Womack Wright as president
and Mr.. ]. +. Jones as secretary-trea-
surer.
columbian expects to put very strong
varsity team In the neld TINS season
"a NJ Nichol the manager, Is arrang-
a.. for games with several OF the Nir-
ainia colleges. Messrs. Wright ani Nichoi
are alumni OF william and Mary College
PERSONAL AND POSTAL
Major Thomas C. Elder, OF staunton'
formerly law partner Of Judge Roger A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-28

oi Mr' Van Buren and the nomination ot
James X. Polk as the Democratic cana,-
cate IN 1874 The quarrel OF the whips.
under leadership Of Mr.. Clay. with Pres,-
oent Tyler. consequent upon his vetoes
OF the bank bills. etc, lost them the sun
port OF the administration. and practically
surrendered it to the States Rights De-
mocracy
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS
a treaty with the new republic o, Texas
TOT annexation to the United States begun
under Judge Upshur as Secretary Of state
ana continued until Mr.. Calhoun as his
successor. forced that question as an is-
sue before the American people. Mr.. Clay
ana Mr. Van Buren, concurred in taking
ground against annexation. This sealed
Mr. Van Buren's Fate and compelled Mr..
Hitchie to part from his aforetime Hunker
associates
Judge Crump was one OF the most ac-
I've ""o efficient friends Of Texas an
nexation, and in the political canvass OF
-e appeared upon the stump in va
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
SPANISH ANGER sOFTENED.
American Condemnation of killing
of Ruiz ADDreciated

Madrid, Dec. 23.-The manner in which
the American press has condemned the ex-
ecution of Lieut.. Col. Ruiz has aroused in
Spain sentiments of sympathy tending IA
vorably to modify the relations between
the two countries. The ministers and
statesmen consider the moment propitious
for arriving al an accord between Spain
and the United States which would speed
lily put an end to the war in Cuba. They
hope that the Washington government will
loyalty adhere to the promises of Presi-
dent McKinley's message. making it un-
derstood, as did Gen. Grant, that only CEN
sure and the rigorous application of the
law must be expected by those conspiring
on American territory against a friendly
nation. They consider that the Cuban re-
ception of the autonomy scheme and the
concessions made by Senior Palma inn
pose an imperative duty to do everything
possible to prevent bloodshed and destruc-
ton of property in Cuba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
HAND IN THE EAST.
ITALY DECLINES A PROPOSAL FOR
COMMON ACTION.

Great Britain Reported to Have Pro-
posed Il Conference With Russia
With "a View of Avoiding Danger
Gus RiVaIries-China Going
Through the Farce of MObiIizing
TrOOps-Great Curiosity Manifest
ed as to the Attitude of the United
states.
London, Dec. 24.-A dispatch to the Daily
Chronicle from Rome says: "It is rumored
there that owing to. her obligations to
Germany, Italy has declined England's
proposal for common action in the far
east including joint occupation of Chu-
san"
According to the same dispatch 1t Is as
serted that England has proposed to Rus
sia a conference on the Chinese question,
with the view of avoiding dangerous rival
ries.
The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: ''The Chinese government is
helpless. 1t is mobilizing few troops
under the lead of incapable generals, who
conducted the campaign against Japan.
The British fleet is at present at sea-"
The Daily Chronicle this morning says
1t has great reason to believe that the
government has decided upon a watching
policy, and will refrain from occupying
any Chinese territory for the present; but
it will give it's moral support to Japan
and distinct warnings to China concern
ing EnglandS action in certain contingen-
cies. 1t is understood, says the Daily
Chronicle that Japan will propose the
strOpppSf nnea sIreS against GerpoanV'S
tion and diplomatic circles ridicule the
idea of a Russian-German entente con-
cerning China.
The German press is evidently deeply
concerned as to the attitude that Great
Britain and the United States are likely
to adopt in the Chinese affair Every at
tempt is being made to create ill feeling
against England and to represent her as
isolated. The official newspapers pre-
tend that Japan has acquiesced in the
German and Russian moves and will take
no aggressive action. Everything indicates
the anxiety that hinges upon the ultimate
grouping of the powers. Japan's action
in Withdrawing her protest with reference
TO the course of the United States at Ha-
waii is Interpreted as showing a desire to
be unincumbered abroad and to have her
hands free to deal with the Chinese ques-
ton. fh
The Berliner Tageblatt ridicules the idea
VI an <AuSiO-J dJdIlS56-AiuSIICdI dlllduCSs
yet seems to fear 1T.
The Kolnische Zeitung thinks America
will side with Russia.
Berlin, Dec. 23.-The National Zeitung
says: 1T is easy to believe that England
viii take active Steps to induce action on
the part of the United States but hard to
believe that the United States will adopt
such a policy of friendship toward Eng
land and of hostility toward Russia con-
trary to all its traditions, for the sake of
either England or China"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
GERRYMANDER IN ILLINOIS.
House Passes the Senatorial Reap
DOrtIonment Dill.

Springh I'D, ILL.,. Dec. 23.--Amid scenes Of
Iiotous disorder and intense excitement
the House 10 day passed the republican
legislative reapportionment bill by vote
Of 20 yeas to "a nays. There were but two
votes to spare. Ii was hair-breaath es-
capo from defeat for the republicans ma
tority, Representative Patrick Meany Of
Chicago saved the bin for the republican
organization. lie furnished the seventy
seventh vote necessary to pass the meas
ure and when he ended Il speech with the
words, Il vote yea" state Treasurer Hen
ry Hertz. republican leader, who stood
by his side, trembling with anxiety and
excitement flung his arms about Meanys
neck and hugged him as though he were
q long lost son returned from the Klon-
alike. Representatives. Funk and Scrog-
gins, the Mclean county kickers, then
voted for the bill, making 79 i'm all.
1t was a dramatic end Of the apportlon-
ment fight in the House The democrats
shouted and ieered and did their best to
make so much noise that business could
not be transacted. score of their loudest-
tongued men mounted their desks and
started hullabaloo that was maintained
until two calls Of the roll were finished SO
hlNdb Was lle luAihit tudt tNVI hDuS ~
the state house was drawn to the scene,
and the floor Of the representatives hall
was crowded with excited men, whom
neither the speakers gavel nor the ser
geauts-at-arms could control.
To-days events insure the success of the
upportionment, as the Senate is certain to
pass the bin the first week in January.
The bill provides for a republican reap
portlonment of the legislative districts OF
the state According to the democrats the
reapportionment is a gerrymander. The
republicans assert that the changes sim
ply correct the outrages alleged to have
been porpetrated in the so-called demo-
cratic gerrymandcr of the state. So clever
was the democratic map-malSng that un-
der existing conditions 1t is necessary,
Gov Tanner rep, declares, for the repub-
leans to carry Illinois by at least $4,000
majority, if the republican party is to con-
frOl tha state IepisIat1tra
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
DAILY, SO A YEAR.
CENTS A COPY.
WEEKLY 2-TIAIEs-A-WEEK 81 A YEAR
BECKWITH WON'T BE BOUNCED
COLLECTOR TO BE ALLOWED TO
SERVE OUT HIS TERM.

Secretary Gage Orders No Action
Taken Toward Appointing "A New
Collector Until the Protest of the
Savannah Cotton Exchange and
Board of Trade Is COnsidered-Joe
DOyIe's Papers Looked Upon as
Very strOn@-TOm johnson May he
the Dark Horse.
Washington. Dec. 23-John Deveaux
will not get the Savannah colectorshtp i'm
his Christmas stocking. At the treasury
department, Acting Secretary Vanderlip
says no change is contemplated in Savan-
nah until the term of Collector Beckwith
expires.
Secretary Gage is absent from Washing
ton, having gone to Philadelphia to deliver
a speech at the Commercial Club dinner.
Before leaving the city he received word
that the commercial bodies of Savannah,
at a meeting last Tuesday adopted manly,
straightforward resolutions protesting
against the appointment of Deveaux or
any other colored man to the collectorship.
The scope of the resolutions, as set forth
in the dispatches from Savannah, evident
ly made a strong impression upon Secre-
tary Gage, for he wrote a note to the chief
appointment clerk directing that no action
be taken in the Savannah case until the
cotton exchange and the board of trade
of that city have hearing.
This note is pinned on the outside of the
brief OF the Savannah case, and was
shown to- the correspondent of the Morn
ing News to-day.
Mr. Vanderlip says he does not know
what the President intends to do in this
case.
The papers on file are very strong in be-
half of Joseph +. Doyle, who is evidently
the most formidable opponent Deveaux
has.
4, +. Johnson, the former collector also
has some papers ON file and 1t is possible
that he may be the dark horse in the race.
M. A. Connolly is also an applicant, but
he does not appear to have much backing.
Collector Beckwith has filed a request to
be reappointed, and his papers are in
dorsed by many OF the best men in Savan-
nah. 1t Is not believed that the adminis-
tration Intends to reappoint him, but there
Is no disposition on the part of the treas
ury officials TO see him removed before his
term expires.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
GEN. WILLIAM BOOTH COMING.
Has written to His Son Only Once in
Two Years.

Has written to His Son Only Once in
Two Years.
New York Dec 23.-Gen. William Booth
ommander-in-chief Of the Salvation
Army, Is expected to arrive in New York
On Jan. s. His coming VIII be of no APP
preciable Importance at this time, owing
to recent developments in the affairs of the
volunteers Of Baninston Booth and the
Salvation Army here.
Gen. Booth mas written to his son, Bal
lington once in the two years of their
estrangement This letter was a request
for a private interview.
It is probable that his interview with
his son Bailington will not occur until aft
er his trip to Canada and the visit is
ended.
Mrs Ballington Booth is dying of aneur-
ism of the heart, at the Presbyterian hos
pital in this city
Regarding the statement that Mrs
Booths Illness was In any way due TO
mental troubles produced by the separa-
ton of the Salvation Army Commander
Booth preferred not to speak, but referred
the matter to Secretary Mailman Of the
volunteers, who said:
From the commander to the youngest
member of the volunteers all believe Mrs
Booths condition Is due, to a great ex-
tent, to the cruel treatment she has re-
~ceived at the hands Of various persons
since separating from the Salvation
Army"
Commander Booth Tucker OF the Saliva
ton Army has issued the following state
ment in reference 10 the attitude of the
Salvation Army regarding Mrs. Booth s
illness: while realizing that this Is not
the moment to enter into any argument,
controversy or defense, yet, in case our
position should be misunderstood, and in
view of the statements made by the press
/ am constrained on behalf of our people
all over the world TO say that there is
but one feeling in our hearts regarding the
Illness Of Mrs. Booth, and the consequent
sorrow and anxiety through which Com
mander Ballington Booth is passing, and
that feeling is love. which would find ex-
preston In unceasing prayer"
Mrs. Booth Tucker has been in constant
communication, both with the hospital
and with Commander Ballington Booth
expressing her sympathy and profferlng
any assistance within her power, while
Gen. Booth has cabied from London the
assurance of his prayers.
At the Presbyterian hospital late to-
night a bulletin on Mrs. Booths condition
showed there had been no improvement
whatever.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
CHURCH LEADER UNDER A CLOUD
Brooklyn Lawyer Accused of For
gerry and EmbezzIement.

gerry and EmbezzIement.
New York, Dec 23-William H. Kent, a
well known lawyer of Brooklyn, a promi-
nent member of Plymouth church, in the
Sunday school of which he is a teacher,
and the organizer of the Penny Savings
Bank connected with the Bethel Mission
Sunday school, a branch of Plymouth, is
in jail in Brooklyn, having been arrested
on warrant charging him with forgery.
Kent is accused by Mrs. Mary Fl. Nc
Cord of Brooklyn of falsely certifying and
acknowledging a satisfaction of mortgage
Mrs. McCord, who is a wealthy woman,
declared that her name, which appeared
on the satisfaction, was not put there by
her, nor with her consent. She further
charges Kent with falsely acknowledging
the satisfaction of the mortgage, knowing
that her signature was not genuine. 1t is
alleged by Mrs McCord that Kent has
betrayed the trust reposed in him by her
self and that he has not only appropri-
ated the $1,000 charged in the warrant,
but that he has allowed the taxes on prop
erty TO accumulate and has used money
belonging to Mrs. McCord's neice and her
servant an elderly, frugal woman. who
had been advised that Kent could be
trusted.
Assistant District Attorney Caldwell
stated that Kent had taken no less than
$4,000 from his clients.
Kent also is involved in a difficulty over
the estate of William Anderson, who was
a member of Plymouth church. He left
an estate valued at about $75,OO0 and in
his will left Kent $1,000 and made him
sole executor.
The heirs at law endeavored to get an
accounting from Kent, and failing, they
began a civil action in the supreme court
Former Judge Nathaniel H. Clement was
appointed referee by Judge Gaynor, and
the case is still pending. The referees in
vestgations succeeded in finding that
Kents affairs are in confused condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
CAUSE or THE COLLAPSE.
Depreciation in the Value of Securi-
ties brought the Suspension.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Mr Eckels, the
controller of the currency, said to-day in
regard to the failure of the Chestnut
Street National Bank of Philadelphia, that
the suspension was primarily due to the
shrinkage in value of the bonds and notes
of the pulp and paper mills located at
Clinton, Md The capital of the bank was
$500, 900. and at the present time it's dcpos-
its aggregated about $l7OO,O00 and it's sur
plus about $4,000.
Mr.. Eckels has been in Philadelphia sew
eral times recently trying to make ar
rangements by which the pulp and paper
mills securities could be taken out Of the
assets of the bank and preferred stock Of
the Philadelphia Record Company substi-
tuted. By this and other changes Mr.
Eckels hoped to put the bank in first-class
condition. Up 10 o'clock last night it was
thought that the plan would be adopted
but at that time a hitch occurred which
rendered suspension necessary When the
pulp and paper mills securities were TAX
en- by the bank, they were regarded by
everyone as first class, but since that time
its paper has fallen in price from ten cents
a hundred to less than cents, and the Sc
curities have deprecated in proportion. Mr.
Eckels said there was not the least suspi-
one connected with the bank and he still
had strong hopes Of arranging for the vol
untary liquidation of the banks affairs
without the expense incident TO the ap-
pointment of a receiver.
Mr.. Eckels expressed the belief that the
bank ultimately would pay every dollar it
owes. The Philadelphia Record, which is
owned by President Singerly, Mr.. Eckels
said, is a very valuable property, paying
about per cent. annually on about $5,-
0OO,00O
Controller Eckels said this af-
ternoon that no other banks
were involved, and that in his judgment
none would be affected by the failures Mr.
Eckels and Mr.. Hart. the bank examiner
in charge, had conversation late this
afternoon over the Long Distance tele-
phone. Mr.. Hart said that joint meeting
OF the directors of the two failed concerns
with Mr. John G. Bulltt, who Is acting
counsel for the department, Mr. Coffin, the
deputy controller. and himself. was then
in progress, and that they were working
on Il plan to bring about a voluntary Ii
quotation with reasonable hope of success
Among the directors present were several
men of large means, and it was hoped that
a final settlement on this basis intimately
would be secured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
SCHEME TO DEFEAT HANNA.
Anti-Hanna Republicans and Demo-
Gratis to Unite on Bushnell.

Columbus, o., Dec. 2S.-The State Jour
al this morning prints a story that the
republicans, led by Hon. Charles Kurtz in
opposition to the reelection of Senator
Hanna, have promised to support free sill
yer as the price of the defeat of Senator
Hanna.
The story, the Journal states, comes
from a man who claims that Mr.. Hanna
will be defeated. The Journal says: Con
ferences are being held on various parts
of the state by democrats. who have gath
cred at the direction of Mclean and free
silver leaders, to plan for bringing pres
sure to bear upon democratic members of
the legislature to vote for Gov. Bushnell,
and the argument which is used in these
conferences to convince the doubling and
bring conviction to the hesit1ting, Is that
Gov. Bushnell has surrendered to the
Bryanite idea of finance. and viii act with
the free silver men in the United States
Senate if elected"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
STRIKE MAY BE AvERTED.
influence of Cooler Heads Felt at
Fall River.

Fall River, Mass. Dec. 2S.-The confer
ence Of the operatives committee, which
waited on the manufacturers tonight.
lasted on hour, and the discussion went
into the details of the mill situation, ana
brought out varying opinions. While II is
understood that the general sentiment IS
for a strike, the method of making the
strike operative is not agreed upon.
The delegates who took the most active
part in the discussion tonight declined
TO talk. 1t is believed that the influence
of the more conservative operators has
had effect upon some, and 1t Is not un-
likely a proposition to postpone a strike
will be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
CzECHs ATTACK A SCHOOL.
Police Fire on the Rioters and Kill
One Of Their Number.

spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says that
The Czechs yesterday (Thursday) make an
attack on a German school at Werscho-
witz. a suburb of Prague, and began TO de-
molish the building. The police fred upon
the rioters, killing one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
FAST TRIP ON THE PACIFIC.
Run From YOISahoma TO Frisco Made
In 141h Days.

San francisco, Cal, Dec. 23.-The steam
er China, which arrived this morning from
the orient, via Honolulu made the quick
est trip on record, not only between YoI-
ohama and Honolulu but between Homo
lulu and San Francisco.
The ship was detained ninteen hours ana
thirty-six minutes at Honolulu and from
Yokohama to this port, including this de-
lay. she made the trip in fourteen DAYS.
twelve hours and eighteen minutes
The passage from the island was made
in five days, seven hours and forty-one
minutes Al one period of the voyage
1915 knots was averaged for four hours.
All previous records of the speedy lines
were beaten by one day, one hour and
forty minutes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-24
SHOTS OF THE MAINE.
Nevy Department Sure Capt. Sigsbee
Has Not Exceeded His Authority.

Washington, Dec. 23.-No report of the
action of the commander of the battle
ship Maine in firing upon the schooners
at the entrance of Key West harbor, as
reported in the news dispatches this morn
ing, has as yet reached the navy depart
ment. Officials say the Maine was as,
signed TO stop suspicious vessels for a
time in place of some of the revenue cut
ters, which had been withdrawn tempo
rarfly for repairs, and it is not assumed
that Capt. Sigsbee has exceeded his au-
thority in the matter.