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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Stranded In Texas.

ATLANTA, GA. February l6.-'speei1Ll
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles WILSON, mehhpers
of a stranded theatrical company which
gave up the ghost in the Lone-Star state
struck Atlanta to-day en- route for thelr
home. in Virginia They left the city TINS
evening, having secured the necessary as
sistance to enable them to proceed a htlie
further on their journey The company 10
which they belonged was the Booming
Town" 1t was comedy company Inc
company did fairly wei until II reacnen ,ne,'
Texas. But in that state the cash taken
I'm was small, while there was cohs.ai'
demand upon the reserve fund. AT San
Antonio II was thought that the company
would be swamped. but the box-ofilce RAJ
lied. Houston proved too much lor H.
however. and It was there that the com
nanv met its downfall The members OF
the company scattered. some going In one
direction and some another. some w1n'
- Ntornhis The home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson is in Richmond, Va, and to that
point they started.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
HE DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
Death of MIR. Akers Due TO His Fall
on Saturday Last.


Mr. Charles c. Akers died at his home.
on Barton Heights. yesterday at llsSo
o'clock from the effects Of severe fall on
Saturday last. While It was realized from
the first that his Injuries were OF a Sc
rious nature, he seemed to be getting
along so well for two days that 1t was
hoped he would recover. About 10 o'clock
Monday night however. his symptoms be-
came less favorable. and he then grew
steadily worse. until the end came.
Mr.. Akers, who, with his family. resided
on the Heights, was a well-known con-
tractor, and was 81 years Of age. He was
engaged at the Richmond Locomotive
Works on Saturday last experimenting
some painting on the annex when he met
with the accident which caused his death.
He had gone up 10 point about " teet
from the ground and while directing some
work lost his footing and fell 10 the eartn'
striking with great force. Bystanders
rushed to his assistance, feeling greatly
relieved that ne was not killed outrignt,
and as soon as the ambulance could Do
summoned he was placed therein ana
taken TO his home, whore the family ply
sician. DIR. Croxton. attended him.
The examination showed that both bones
IN the right leg were broken below tho
knee. the left wrist was badly hurt. ana
his body was otherwise cut ana bruised.
There was some doubt as TO whetheF OF
NOT any internal injuries had been gus
tanned but the sudden and fatal change
for the worse was probably due to this.
AR Akers was held In high esteem IN
bustnass circles. and had host OF friends.
Funeral services will be held at his resi-
dence this morning ard the remains VIII
he taken 10 Petersburg for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17

Mr' Cecil Rhodes. formerly Prime Min
i'e' OF Cape Colony. and tho active
director OF the affairs OF the p,,tish
south Africa Company. was sworn and
TOOK the stand as the first witness ex-
ann'neu. Mr.. Rhodes read n long state
ment' detailing the occurrences In pr,ttsh
Sou'n africa and the Transvaal prior 10
INC Tald led by DIR. jameson into tho
boer territory. and dwelt at some length
upon tne general feeling of discomfort
Mni0h had arisen as consequence OF
'ne corrupt management OF the Trans
Naal Government, and it's refusal 70 CON
cede the rights Of the TrItlandere Uo
was IN sympathy with the Tritlandera IN
their grievances; and. to assist a move
nleht designed to obtained for them their
constitutional rights he had placed on
'ne IrahsVaal frontier under the orders
OF jameson force Of troops. with in
suucuohs 10 act should certain events
alse Mr.. Rhodes admitted that he
had not communicated to the directors
OF the chartered company notice of all
his actions. which. however. were made
In perfect good faith, and under the in
huence Of his belief that II was the in
tention or the Transvaal Government TO
introduce into the Boer republic the in
huence of foreign Power.
Al this point Sir William Harcourt in
terrupted Mr.. Rhodes. and asked: "Was
Government
Mr.. Rhodes replied that the overthrow
OF the government was not his object
but merely TO bring about a change. He
admitted the probability Of his having
done wrong In placing DR. jameson with
his men on the frontier. but Jameson's
invasion OF the Transvaal he was not
responsible for. as jameson had gone into
the Boer territory without his Rhodes'0
authority. Witness was asked whether
he had informed the British High Com
missioner In South Africa-Slr Hercules
Robinson now Lord Rosmead)-of his
designs, and replied that ne had not.
Sir William Harcourt asked why he
had not Informed the British High Com
missioner. and Mr.. Rhodes answered:
you had better get the answer to that
question from Lord Rosmead."
Mr.. Rhodes would not say that the
measures he had taken had brought
about the revolution In the Transvaal.
He admitted. however that he had sup
piled some Of the funds used I'm prepar-
ing and carrying out Jameson's raid but
ne could not say who supplied the rest.
He denied that he had pressed the Jo-
h8nnesburgers into acts Of insurrection.
What pressure there may have been was
not from the outside, but from within.
1t was impossible. he said. that the pres
ent state of things i'm johannesburg and
other parts of the Transvaal should CON
tinue The people would not cease their
agitation until they had obtained their
civil rights.
The examination Of Mr.. Rhodes oc-
cupied the entire sitting. and the com
mittee adjourned until Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
HELD UP POsT-OFFICEs.
They VIII BE Disposed Of-Pritch-
ard and Canton-Patents.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. February l6.-
(special)-Ihere is good authority for the
statement that the Senate Post-Oht,e
Committee will dispose of all the nomi-
nations before that committee at this
session. where no charges have been filed
and established. The impression, IL was
asserted to-day by Republican senator
that political considerations alone would
delay action and prevent confirmation at
this session, is erroneous. The five North
Carolina cases. 1t is said, will be early
disposed OF.
No charges have been filed In these
cases and IL was the expectation that
they would go over and the vacancies
would be filled by the incoming adminis-
tration. Sneaking OF this matter to-day.
Senator PTitchard said that Is mistake.
Unless the opposition. he said, is support
ed by some specific charges. these eases
will be reported and confirmed. They have
been held up al his request during his
illness. expecting that charges would be
filed with the committee. Unless that Is
done soon. early action. he thinks. VIII be
taken by the committee. The North Caro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
AFTER 4 MAYOR.
The indianapolis Executive to BE
arrested.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, February 16-
The leaders Of the Good Citizens move
ment have large-sized sensation, which
they propose TO spring upon Mayor Tag
CART tomorrow This they will do by
having his Honor arrested upon the
charge Of violating the Nicholson tenn
perance law.
There has been a running dispute be-
tween the city administration and the
Good Citizens League. led by Eli r. Rit-
ter and c. Z. Nevlin, for two or three
months. upon the question Of whether
or not the liquor laws We're enforced
Last night the Ritter SPIES as they
are called, happened into the Grand
Hotel bar Mayor Taggart is president
Of the hotel company and the active
manager Of the hostelry. Attached TO the
bar are a couple Of private rooms for
special parties, and IL was in one Of
these that his Honor was found after II
o'clock. entertaining four members Of the
Legislature and two or three others
Of his acquaintances in the Legis-
lature. Mr.. Nevlin was among the
reconnoitring party. and has prepared
the affidavit upon which the Mayo. will
be arrested. The members Of the Legis-
lature cannot be brought TO time for
they enjoy immunity from arrest while
the Assembly is in session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
FLANAGAN's TRIAL.
Insanity Plea of the Defence-Love
for Leila Allen.

ATLANTA, GA. February 1.-THE de-
fence in the Flanagan murder trial at
Decatur continued introducing testimony
to-day to prove that the prisoner is in
sane. Letters written by the prisoner
TO relatives were introduced to show his
fondness for young girls of IL and u
years. He repeatedly declared that he
wanted to marry one OF that age.
Flanagan made statement himself.
speaking for more than two hours. and
he said that he was deeply in love with
Leila Allen, who was about IL years old.
He asked her mother 10 allow her 10
marry him. promising to give her $500.
The mother agreed when the girl grew
old. Allen. the father, would not con-
sent. Flanagan said. He took the child
everywhere. and bought presents for her
This occurred during the summer and
faIl of 1886. Finally, ne believed that
he was being watched. He suspected
that Allen wanted 10 get his money
rhis determined him TO kill Allen and
escane SO he shot Allen and the two
,yornen killing the latter. FLANAGAN
said that he did not know he was shoot
inc the women He thought some one
was holding him.
The experts were not called to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
PATENTS.
MIR. BRYAN SUSTAINED.
Decision OF the Celebrated Nebraska"
GoId-Bond Case.

LINCOLN. NEB.. February l6-The
somewhat celebrated gold-bond Injunction
suit. in which William J. Bryan, as the
plaintiff. sought to restrain the Mayor
and City Council from delivering SoShSVc
refunding bonds with gold clause at
tached. to ex-City Treasurer Stephenson
was to-day decided by the supreme Court
and Mr.. Bryan's position was sustained.
Nearly two years ago a propositioh "
vote bonds was submitted and carried py
a. bare majority. The City Council CON
tracted for their purchase with Stepnen-
son, who insisted on gold clause "nlIn ,n
was allowed Mr.. Bryan enjoined the sale
on the ground that the bonds We're ne
eally carried. and further that the charter
Srohibdted discrimination between sViu
and currency bonds. District-Judge
UoInes decided in his favor. and the CITY
Council appealed The Supreme Court az
firms the decision of the lower Sour.,
laving stress on the fact that the oonus
we're Illegally declared carried, put re-
naming silent on the gold-clause feature
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
TEXAS At GALVESTON.
The BnttIeship Makes Fine Run
ming Record Out.

GALVESTON. TEN, February 1.-THE
battleship Texas, which arrived here
this morning. anchored last night about
twenty-five miles out. She came Up and
anchored off the bar at II O'clock this
morning At $3.50 this afternoon she
again got under way, crossed the bar,
and, coming inside, anchored in Bolivar
Roads, near the quarantine station, at
o'clock this evening. She can be plain
~ seen from the city and the docks.
and every available space was crowded
when she came 10 anchor.
Her run from New York to this port
is said TO be the fastest ever made by
battleship, the average run being II l-2
knots an hour from the time she left
New York until she anchored off the
bar. When she crossed the bar she drew
2S.3 feet aft OF the 800 tons Of coal she
had in her bunkers when she left New
York, she has about 200 tons left. The
ship is in frst-class condition, and is
being painted and polished up and her
officers declare that she is as fine craft
as there IS in the navy.
Tomorrow the public will be allowed
10 inspect the ship The presentation Of
the silver service will take place on the
1gth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Framework Of the bill Nearly Com
Melted Now.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 16.-
The subcommittee OF the House Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, charged with
the preparation Of the bill making ap-
propriations for the naval establishment
for the year ending June 3d. 1898. will
probably be ready to report the frame
work Of the measure TO the full COM
mttee tomorrow. Their work has been
delayed beyond the usual time for COM
pleting the bill because Of the contrO-
versy over the price to be paid for the
armor-plate for the ships Illinois, Ala
bama, and Wisconsin, authorized TO be
constructed in the bill for the current
year.
This has been a most perplexing ques-
ton, and the Subcommittee has been
unable to reach an agreement as to the
price to be paid for the armor-plate. It
was finally determined to-day to abandon
the effort TO fix a price and TO in
sert lump sum to be expended by the
Secretary Of the Navy for the purchase
OF the armor-plate. This will enable
that official 10 make the best terms pos
sible for each vessel. The amount Of
the appropriation will be fixed by the
subcommittee tomorrow. when Captain
Sampson. Chief Of the Bureau of ord
nance, will furnish an estimate Of the
total weight of armor that will be ne
cessary
The subcommittee will base its calcu-
lations upon an average price Of about
Si25 per ton for the armor. but the in
sertion of a specific price per ton will be
carefully avoided
The subcommittee, under the proviso
for increase of the navy, will recommend
one new battleshp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
ANTI-sCELPING BILL.
1t Is Reported to the Senate With
Amendments.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., February 16--
The anti-scalping bill was reported to the
Senate this morning with several material
amendments none Of which. however.
have been antagonized by the railroad
companies The bill, as amended, makes
it unlawful for any one to sell railroad
tickets. g cept persons authorized by such
companie by proper certificate so TO do
a single exception permits the purchaser
Of a ticket, in good faith for personal
use in the prosecution of Journey, TO
sell the ticket he has purchased.
The original bill provides that railroad
companies shall redeem upon presentation
at the general office Of the road issuing
a ticket any part Of such ticket as may
be unused by the purchaser. at a rate
equal 10 he difference between the rate
paid for lie whole ticket and the cost OF
a ticket Of the same class between the
points for which IL was actually used.
An amendment made to this requires the
railroad companies to redeem the whole
ticket in like manner I'm the event that
the purchaser should be unable 10 use IL.
Another provision. for the protection Of
brokers who may have "a stock Of tickets
on hand requires all roads 10 redeem
every legal ticket outstanding within
thirty days after the passage OF the act.
The forging of railroad tickets is made
a felony. punishable by a fine Of not more
than s. 900 for each offence and imprison-
ment for not more than two years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
FAILURE NO SURPRISE.
The Merchants National, of jack
sOnNiIIe.

sOnViIIe.
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, February 16.-
The Merchants National Bank, of this
city closed its doors to-day by order Of
the directors. The bank had a capital
stock of 100000, and was the successor Of
the oldest clearinghouse in the State.
That the institution was not in a sound
condition was known i'm banking circles
for several months. and the failure was
not a surprise. The heavy Withdrawals
of deposits within the past month, and the
inability 20 realize on securities are
stated by the president. John L. Marvin,
to be the cause Of the failure.
His statement to the local press was as
follows:
"The Merchants National Bank was
forced to close by constant Withdrawals
OF funds by depositors and inability OF
the bank to realize on amounts due IL
from borrowers. The assets, however, are
ample TO pay depositors in full, but 1t viii
take a little while TO realize on the securl-
ties. Comptroller Eckels has been nou-
fed. and will shortly appoint some one
to take charge of the bank, which VIII re-
main closed until a receiver is appointed.
The bankers of this city last Saturday
held a conference and appointed COM
nfttee. consisting of Messrs. ii. q. Alrd'
r.. c. Cooley. T. p. Denham. and B IL.
Barret. to investigate the banks accounts.
These gentlemen made a thorough eXahl-
nation. and Mr.. Cooley who was au-
thorized as spokesman for the committee
said that it was the belief OF the commit
tee. after examining the securities thal
depositors would be paid in full, but that
II would take some little time. one thing
the committee emphasized, and that was
The failure was not brought about by any
thing dishonorable. The deposits amount
ed 10 A12.O0O and the outstanding loahs
amount to So 600 No other statements
have been given out. 49,. e.,,,,r.
The banks failure has caused the dallule
of the large retail shoe mousse Oh Cn@i ',o 70
Stor,,in & co The president Of the bank
,,,as the principal owner Of the shoe house
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
MONETARY CONFERENCE.
McIxinIey's Friends I'm the Commit
tee Opposed to IL.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February To-
The House Committee on Coinage
Weights. and Measures has agreed 70
take a vote on Saturday next on the SEN
ate bill providing for the appointment OF
United States delegates to an interha-
tional monetary conference. Further ar
guments will be heard before the vote ID
taken. -,
In the course Of the hearing to-day KEEP
resentative Quigg Repablican), OF re"
York. opposed the proposition of a none
tary conference. President-elect Mchin-
lev he said, probably had a policy OF ms
own. and he should not be handicapped oy
the passage Of a measure Of this KIND
II was one which had been passed by the
senate. a body which had rejected every
Republican measure sent to 1t this Con-
gress. The proceedings OF such cou,
ference might disturb business again anu
hinder the new tariff bill In restoring
prosperity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
soUTHEAsTERN RATES.
A Conference of Railroad Men at
Charleston.

CharIestOn.
CHARLESTON, 5. c.. February IT,
4 gathering of prominent railroad men
was held here to-day at the Charleston
Hotel. 1t was attended by w. W. Flh-
lev vlce-president Of the Southern; John
Al Eazn. of the Central of Georgia
r. X scott. of the Georgia railroad
Reuben Foster, J. NJ Culp, OF the Soulh-
crn. r. Nj. Emerson, of the A'lahtlc
Coast-Line; Cecil Gabbett, OF the Deore
Ola and Alabama; \. $. Pennington' Q, 1i
The Florida Central and peninsula
r. ponpv. of the Plant System; ~. r.
lack of the Plant System; A. G, JACK
SON of the Georgia railroad ana >; d.
cleveland. of the Charleston ana west
ern Carolina. ~ .hrae
Gentlemen mentioned first for the pur-
nose of discussing rate questions IN tn0
southeastern territory. The meeting las.,
"a for several hours. but the gehueiien
Who attended il declined to say ahylhins I.s
for publication, on the ground that tne
hneiness before them was OF a rou'ino
and technical nature
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
A Berlin Editor Imprisoned.

BERLIN. February 16.-A short time
ago the Deutsche Taes-Zeitung published
an article asserting that the paragraph
stating that the Car. on the occasion Of
his last visit to Germany, was dissuaded
from visiting Prince Bismarck. by ad-
vice from the highest government quar-
ter had been inspired by the Foreign
Office. To-day the editor of the paper
Herr Wagner. was sentenced to two
months imprisonment for having pub
lfshed such an assertion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
,,..,on Of southern States

ATLANTA. GA, February s,ates
rate commission OF the sa,,saS sou'hei,n 10
passenger Association mas .ts tno',1
.e,,a The limits on tickets TO the lnau-
e'.son heyond March Sth. New YORK
suna,nt srenents asked that the limit be ex-
.n,,ded 10 March 18th, so that southern
s,,,ers could 20 over to New YORK
The roads are afraid Of the scaipers'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
National Editorial Association.

GALVESTON, TEX, February 10 ~
.,ro,gtb annual convention OF the IA,
tional Editorial Association was opsnou
~ 1880 this afternoon. over SVO as'e 'a
Gates. many Of whom were accompaulsu
nv their wives and daughters were pre-. %
ent when President Thomas eaiiea 'h'
convention 10 order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
.,.irt In the Tombs.

NEW YORK, February ~. n.-lSs' con~,
,rate Cornell in the Centre-oueeS S iris
This morning decided that ne nO,a ~, oasa
diction TO sit as MAGISTRATE IA 'Ho Cono',I- T
S,yoI Ol oO oe Turkey. who had been ar
ueilv'' ,e,,'ned twice before him for examina-
itns On the charge Of embezzlement.
sroa,strate e,on Cornell committed lasigi 20
me me- Tombs. without bail, to await rns me
arr,vai arr of requisition papers from DoS-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
TrKKEYs INpIFFERENCE.
'eeii Rhodes Before a Committee OF
the House OF Commons.

DDNDON, February l6.-The parlia-
meniay committee recently appointed
py The House OF Commons 10 inquire into
tNe causes and circumstances OF the
troubles IN the Transvaai began its sit
uNss today. The commlttee-room was
Dy"aea with privileged persons among
~HOh was the Prince OF Wales, who
'"O"eo great interest - 49, proceedings
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Heavy rirbtlng at Manila.

MADRID. February 1.-THE government
has received dispatch from Manila,
stating that heavy fighting has taken
nIace between the Spanish troops and the
philippine rebels, in which 400 insurgents
we're killed and the troops lost twenty
six men killed and sixty wounded. Inc
troops. at the point Of the bayonet, cap
tured the entrenched positions Of the
rebels on the Ymus road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
a.pIking-House I'm the Hands OF
Receiver.

BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, February 10
On application Of the principal owners oi
the clearinghouse OF {. bunting 20.
Yesterday, 1t was placed In the hahds OF
receiver. The liabilities are estimated
.. COCO 600 and the assets will probably
~ suficient to pay depositors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
The ladIes VINO ara knlttlng sd

The ladies who are knitting scarfs and
wristlets for the Life-Saving Station
men on the Virginia coast acknowledge
with thanks worsted given them by the
following firms: The FourQurean-Price
Company. Julius Meyers Sons. Temple.
Pemberton. Cordes 4 Co.. and the Palais
Royal. Mr. Burnett Lewis. proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
THE ADMIRATION TREATY.
Consideration Of 1t To he Resumed
TO-MorrOw.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. February 10
During the brief executive session TINS
afternoon Mr.. Sherman was reminded
that the Senate has agreed to take the
vote on the immigration bill conference
report tomorrow afternoon at 4 O'CLOCK
He accordingly changed his notice or an
executive session for the consideration OF
the arbitration treaty from to-hoi -" w
min ,rbursday. at which time he said he
would ask the Senate to remain In session
until the vote was taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Commissioner. District of Columbia.

WASHINGTON. d. c., February i6.-
The President to-day sent 10 the Senate
the nomination OF Francis B. Sands. OF
the District Of Columbia. to be Commits
sioner of the District OF Columbia, vice
John w. Ross, term expired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
IL the nnby 4. Cutting Teeth,

he sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.
sor children teething. IL soothes the
chpd softens the gums. aiiays all pain.
cures wind-colic, and is the best remedy
Tor diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents q Dot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
New York Concern Assigns.

NEW YORK, February l6.-T. w. Hines
2. 90 manufacturers of ladies' straw and
feIt goods, at No. $40 Broadway and al
yvestboro' Mass, assigned to-day. LA
bllItles. $4,000; actual assets, probably
100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-17
Death Of DIR. Mnrdock.

CLIFTON SPRINGS. N. Y. February
1.-THE Rev. John y. Murdock, ID. ID,
LID, honorary secretary OF the Ameri-
can Baptist Missionary Union, died here
this morning.