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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
FOURTH OF Ju1Y COMMITTEE
Meet to Wind Up the Affairs of the Last
 Celebration.


 The general committee in charge Of the recent Fourth of July celebration held meeting last evening to wind up the business in connection with the eel ebration The auditing committee did not report, and its members not being present, 6 committee of three, consist ing of w. w. Stowe, r. s. Snow and J. w. Hull, was appointed to have all the powers of the general committee and act when the auditing commfttee's re- port is submitted.
 An executive committee for next year was appointed consisting of General E. E. Bradley, Dr. Philip D. Browning, w. w. Stowe, F. s. Snow and J. w. Hut This committee will take action next year to secure an appropriation from the city government for cele- bratlon on the Fourth and will call to- gether the general committee
 A vote of thanks was passed to those who contributed in various ways to the success of the last celebration.
 After paying all bills $29 remains in the treasury to tide the committee over to next year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
THE FLYER OF THE NAVY
DUPONT DEVELOPS 4 SPEED OF
 NEARLY 3s MILES AN HOUR.

After Running Six Miles an Accident
 Compelled an Abandonment of the Trial
 Extent of the Damage Not Known-The
 Torpedo Boat Will, However, be Com-
 pelled to Undergo Extensive Repairs.--7
 Bristol, R. l., July 16.-The new tor pedo boat Dupont, built by the Herres- trial this morning, but through an ac- cident the trial was called off. The boat, however, on six mile run de- veloped the remarkable estimated speed figure of 31.7 knots, the fastest speed made by any craft in American waters. The accident of yesterday when the condensers clogged from grease, caused the first postponement, but tO-day's mishap will keep the boat tied up for some time. The condensers this morn ing worked in good order and the start was made with the conditions very ia. vorable. She reached the course in the bay thirteen minutes after leaving the Herreshoff slip. By this time three boilers were under full steam pressure.
 Everything being in working order the Dupont started on the course under 130 pounds steam pressure and the en- | zines speeding at 405 revolutions. This sent her over the first six miles of the course from Warwick light to the tug Leyden at a speed rate figured at SIT ] knots.
 l Shortly after passing the tug the pis- ton on the forward engine which pro- pelled the starboard screw. showed a decided tendency to heat. The engineer in charge began to slow down, but be- I fore the engine lost it's momentum the piston of the after low pressure valve stuck and the valve was shattered. I This caused shutting down of steam | and the Dupont returned to her wharf, under the port engine.
 The extent of the damage to the ma chinery Is unknown tonight, as some of the cylinders may have been cut. l The cause of the heating is not known and to find 1t will be necessary to strip
 the engine. New castings will be re- quired and possibly a new piston. As
 soon as the extent of the damage Is as-
 certained. the navy department will be notified. It is probable that 1t will take
 several days before the trial can take 1 place.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE,
Partial Conference Report on tho De-
 ficiency Bill Agreed To.

Washington, July 16-The house to- day agreed to the partial conference report on the general deficiency appro- prlafion bill and then concurred in the senate amendments fixing the limit of cost Of armor plate for the three bat eieshlps now building at $500 per ton. Ihls was the main item still in dispute between the two houses. A strong eff Iofl was made to induce the house to agree to substitute proposition fixing the limit at s4OO, as recommended by the secretary Of the navy, but after a three hours debate the house by a vote of 142-45 concurred in the senate amendment. Messrs. Stone. DalzelI and Boutelle supported the s4OO propo- sition, which was opposed by Messrs, King, Underwood. Barlow, Simpson, Gaines, Wheeler, Sayres and Cannon,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
SCENES IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.

 Caused by tho Report on TransvaaI Raid Investigation. London, July 16-In the house of com- mons to-day MT. Balfour, the govern ment leader, said in reply to question: on the subject that the government did not intend to institute any prosecutions as a result of the report of the select South Africa committee.
 Speaker Gully, replying to MT. La- bouchere, ruled that as the committee had not reported the contumacy of MT. B. F. Hawkesly, the attorney of Cecil Rhodes, for refusing to produce certain telegrams at the time the offence was committed, the question of summoning him to the bar of the house of commons could not now be raised. A curious scene took place in the house later. MT. Kirkwood, a money lender, who had refused to answer certain questions put to him by a com mittee of parliament now Investigating the methods of British money lenders. was summoned for contumacy to the bar of the house.
 After considerable hesitation he pro- missed to answer the questions of the committee.
 The nationalists then created scene. MT. John Dillon vehemently denounc- ed the government and contrasted what he called its persecution of humble and unfortunate money lender with the course that had been pursued in the cases of Rhodes and Hawkesly. He be- gan to discuss the report of the select South Africa committee.
 He was called sharply to order by Speaker Gully and sat down amid the cheers of the Irish members.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
M,CORD NOT CONFIRM ED.
Senate Hangs Up His Nomination as Gov
 ernor of Arlzona.

ernOE OI ArlZOnh.
 Washington, July 16.-The senate spent more than four hours in execu- tive session to-day in an effort to con- firm the nomination of NJ. H. McCord to be governor of Arizona, and ad- journed after o'clock without having succeeded in that purpose. The failure was due, however, only to the absence of a quorum. A vote was secured, showing twenty-six votes for and eleven against confirmation-eight less than quorum.
 The contest was over McCord's rec ord as developed by the investigat ton of the committee on territories, and was made principally by Senators Der ry, Bate and Teller. while Messrs. Davis, Carter, Spooner and Kyle took the lead in Mir McCord's behalf, Sena- tor Carter being especially active, as was Senator Berry upon the opposite side The debate was of a generally uninteresting character, dealing with the details of the charges against Me Cord. which practically covered the past twenty years
 The opposition to confirmation was based on the plea that man against whom there are SD many charges should be elevated to so high an office until he was absolutely cleared of the charges. It was asserted that the com- mittee had refused to make an investi- gation of some of the charges and that the McCord family had made an im- mense fortune out of land legislation in his congressional district in Wisconsin, for which he was responsible. It was declared on behalf of the committee that it's investigation had been thor ough and it was held that it should be sufficient to relieve MT. McCord of the aspersions upon his character.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
LETTER FROM QUEEN VICTORIA.

Expresses Her Gratitude for Unbounded
 Loyalty Evinced by Her Subjects.
 London, July 16--A special supple ment to the Gazette publishes the fol- lowing letter from the queen to Sir Matthew White Ridley, the home sec retary, dated Windsor. July 15:
 T have frequently expressed my per- sonal feelings to my people and though on this memorable occasion there have been many official expressions of my deep sense of the unbounded loyalty evinced, I cannot rest satisfied without personally giving utterance to these sentiments It is difficult for me on this occasion to say how truly touched and grateful I am for the spontaneous and universal outburst of loyal attach- ment and affection experienced upon the completion of the sixtieth year of my reign.
 During my progress through London on 22d of June this great enthusiasm was shown in the most striking man. ner, and can never be effaced from my heart. It is indeed gratifying after So many years of labor and anxiety for the good of my beloved country to find that my exertions have been appreciat- ed throughout my vast empire. In veal and woe I have ever had the true sympathy of all my people which has been warmly reciprocated by myself.
 Tt has given me unbounded pleasure to see so many of my subjects from all parts of the world assembled here and to find them joined in exclamation of loyal devotion to myself; and would wish to thank them all from the depth of my grateful heart.
 T shall ever pray God to bless them and to enable me still to discharge my duties for their welfare as long as life lasts"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
THE SULTAN ACCEPTS.
Willing to Abide by the Decision of the
 Powers.

Willing to Abide by the Decision of the
 Powers.
 Constantinople, July 16.-Tewfik Pa sha, the foreign minister, informed the ambassadors to-day that the sultan had agreed in the principle of the de- mands of the powers and was prepared to accept their views on the peace con- ditions.
 It remains to be seen at tomorrow S conference between Tewfik Pasha and the ambassadors what the acceptance amounts to. As the grand vizier is known to oppose the acceptance of the terms of the powers, and has not yet resigned, it is believed that a further hitch will be discovered, although it is reported that the sultan's sudden de- cision is due to the receipt of another peremptory telegram from the czar.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
Charged With Theft of Diamonds.

Mrs. John R. Redman, a colored wo- man of 40 Ashmun street, was arrested Iaet evening by Detectives McGrath and Daly, charged with the theft of an earring containing three diamonds and valuad at S15 from A. Langrock. Bail to the amount of s25 was furnished by Richard Sheppard of Highwood.
 Mrs, Redman is the wife of a waiter employed at Harmonic hall and it is claimed that she found the earring while sweeping at Harmonic hall. The ease will come up in the city court this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
TRAIN RAN OYER FOUR BOYS.
Three Were KiIled-They Were Sitting on
 the Side of the Track Asleep.


 Austin, Texas, July 16.-This morn ing at o'clock a freight train in the International and Great Northern yards here ran over four white boys, who were sitting on the side of the track asleep, killing three of them instantly and badly injuring the fourth. The killed were: John Bridges, fifteen years; Charles Sweeney, thirteen years; L. Montgomery, thirteen years. The injured is Henry Estis, sixteen years. They all were of Fort Worth. The train ran over these boys as 1t came into the yards. On leaving an hour later a negro named l.. D. Cox of Wa co, who attempted to grab g. brake bar to steal ride, lost his hold, and fall ing, was mangled into pulp.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
Death Due to Natural Causes.

Boston, July 16.-The body of Miss Edith c. Edwards, who died at the home of Dr. Clara Austin last Tuesday was buried at o'clock to-day in Forest Hills cemetery. This is the case in which at the request of relatives, the noIjce ordered for preparations for cre- mating the body to cease and it be buried instead after an autopsy had been performed. The autopsy showed that death was due to typhoid fever.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
An AttemDted Burglary.

At 11:05 last night woman rushed into the Howard avenue police station and told Sergeant Orr that burglars were breaking into the store of Isaac Davis at 370 Congress avenue. Officers were sent to the store and found that a part of the sash of a rear window had been cut out. The burglars, however, had decamped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
Wealthy Manufacturer Killed.

Denton, Md, July 16.-Frederiek M. B. Stamburg, one of the wealthiest and most prominent citizens of this county. was killed by the north-bound freight train on the Delaware and Chesapeake railway at Ridgely this morning while loading fruit on a railway car.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
Senator HaDsbroueh to Marry

Washington, July 16.--The Evening Star to-day announces that Senator HGnsbrough of North Dakota and Miss Chapman of this city will be married in New York city on August 20. Miss Chapman and he became acquainted about six weeks ago. The senator re- fused to be interviewed tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
KILLED I DESPER4DO.
4 watchman's Brave Duel With a Negro
 Ex-Convict

a
 Ex-Convict.
 Louisville, Ky :, July 16-An Evening Post special from Paris, Ky, says:
 Flock Mason, a desperate negro ex- convict, was shot and instantly killed this morning by Luke Connolly. a. Louisville and Nashville waIchman, af- ter a street duel in which ten shots were fired. Mason was wanted on a charge of murder and when Connolly attempted to arrest him he opened fire on the officer. The latter stood his ground and returned the fire, three of his bullets striking the negro in the region of the heart. Connolly's clothes were riddled, but aside from slight scratch wound he was unhurt. Mason had a leg shot off in a similar street duel several months ago."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
1NTRIGUES OF ENGLAND.
Serious Charge Laid at Her Door by
 Paris Newspaper

farss newspaper.
 Paris, July 16.-Figaro publishes a proclamation alleged to have been is- sued by the chiefs of the Tanalas tribe of Madagascar in citing their followers to massacre all the Europeans in the island with the exception of the Eng fish, who, according to the proclama- tion, must be regarded as allies of the Malagasies."
 Commenting upon the activity of English intrigues in the island, Figaro adds: Wherever the natives revolt against us we find them in alliance with the British"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
IDEN1IFIED THORN.
A Witness Picks Him Out Of Sixteen Othe
 Man.

N1en.
 New York, July 16.-C. w. Mayhew to-day picked Thorn out from sixteen other men in the corridor of the Tombs as the person he had seen at some place which the detectives refused to make known. Thorn was visited to- day by Tony Burgholce and Charles Levy, who said they were friends of the prisoner. There Is a suspicion, how ever, that they are seeking information in the interests of the police. A son of General Collis, commissioner of public works had @ long talk in German to- day with Mrs Mack.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
TEN EYoK,s GREAT VICTORY.
He Was Given the Biggest Reception or
 Any of the Prize Winnera.

Henley-on-Thames, July 16.--HoWeVer great Ten Eyck's unpopularity may have been with the crowd that wit messed his defeat of Blackstaffe, he was given the biggest reception of any Of the prize winners.
 At the presentation of the prizes Col onel Frank William, in presenting the diamonds and ,silver-gilt goblets to Ten Eyck, said:
 This, the most important prize or the Henley regatta, is now carried out of the country for the second time, IL having once gone to Holland. l am sorry 1t has been won away from us. but we must put up with 1t and try to get it back.
 T hope the winner, when he goes home, will tell his countrymen that he had clear course and fair play"
 Colonel Williams remarks were greet ed with loud applause. Ten Eyck was heartily congratulated on all sides, the little knot of Americans disputing with the English ladies and gentlemen for a chance to shake his hand.
 Worcester, Mass, July 16.-The news of the victory of young Ten Eyck al Henley was received in this city with great satisfaction. The members o1 the Wachusetts Boat club, which sent him to England, were especially jubi. lant They engaged section of Bat tery B and had a national salute ot tWenty-one guns fired in Foster street this evening
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
Claimed to be 1eo Years Old.

New York, July 16.-Reuben Keid, a very old negro and character in Plain field, N. J.. died to-day. He claimed to be 120 years old and related incidents of his slave life in Virginia, which he declares happened one hundred years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17

Copenhagen, July 16,-A letter receiv- ed here from Professor Andree, the aeronaut, explains that the delay in starting the balloon northward is due not only to the unfavorabe winds, but to the necessity of vanishing the bal loon, so as to increase the density. At the date of writing Professor Andree expected to start on July 16; but he said that it would take probably seven or eight days for the news of the start to reach Sweden
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
He Committed Four Murders,

London, July 16.-A dispatch from Sydney, N. s. w., says that Butler, the Australian bush murderer, who was executed yesterday, confessed to hav- ing committed four murders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
FRINGE OF ORLEANS CHALLENGED
By Italian Officer for an Alleged Charge of Cowardtce Against Italian Troops.

CUWHrU'Ce I1EHIHKI ItHIIHn ITOODE.
 Rome, July 16.-When the Italian of ficers who were recently released from captivity in Abyssinia reached Harar and heard of the statements made by Prince Henry of Orleans in which the Italian army was charged with cow ardice they drew lots to decide which of them should meet the prince on the field of honor. The lot fell to Lieuten- ant Pani, who at once sent a challenge to Prince Henry
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-17
PROF. ANDREE,s TRIP BEGUN.
A Start by Balloon for the Pole on Last
 Sunday Afternoon

Tromsoe, Island of Tromsoe, Norway July 16.-The steamer Svensksund, which has arrived here from Spitzber- gen, reports that Professor Andree, the aeronaut, ascended Iii his balloon on Sunday afternoon at half-past two The ascent was made under favorable circumstances, the wind was good and all was well.
 As the wind conditions were more fa- vorable on Sunday morning than they had previously been the order was given that the start should be made as quickly as possible. The preparations occupied three and one-half hours. The balloon, which was christened The Eagle, made a successful ascent amid the shouts and cheers of the crowd, which had gathered to witness it's de- parture Despite the lightness of the wind the balloon arose rapidly until an
 altitude of about 400 feet had been at tained when 1t was forced down nearly
 to the surface of the sea. Sand bags were thrown out and it again ascended. The weather was clear. The Eagle was visible for an hour, travelling in a
 north -northeasterly direction. When last seen 1t was moving at the rate of twenty-two miles an hour.
 Stockholm, July 16-The Aftonbladet
 has received the following telegram from Herr Andre via Tromsoe, written just before the balloon was cast loose: Tn accordance with our decision, al- ! ready announced, We made to-day, at | 10:33 In the morning, preparations to start; and now at 2:30 in the afternoon
 we are ready to ascend. We shall probably be carried in a north-north- easterly direction. I hope gradually to get into the regions with more favora- ble conditions than exist here.
 Tn the name of all my colleagues, send our earnest greeting to our coun- | try and friends"
 1 (Signed) ANDRE"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-13

ton ~ the means % production disiria .,l
tion and exchange as plank OF the
general platform.
The convention OF Scotland trades
unionists unanimously passed "a 49,. ~ ,y'
declaring THAT in the opllh'n ~ ' .l.
congress. the workers cannot bet the lu"
value of their labor and stIlh,s De "' Nv
cd until the land mines. id,'N ~ - 'l'-
chinery and Industrial capitai ~. p"l',
and controlled by the STATE i'' '''9
people -o,,.,.t,.o.
A Joint committee Of representatives,
from the Amalgamated Society OF En-
aineors. the Boiler and steam hhHlhs
Makers. the Smiths and hammer men,
the London Society Of copper SIM. JUG
United Society ~ Drlllsrs. ana ,n' ''-
ffonal Association Of Machine N"'H'i'
fa. been formed in London 70 ohl"ih "''
ofrrf-hour dav. without deducuoh "i
wages. for the w0rkmtn en-"h,N '' ''-
trades fn tho metropolitan area. ".
number az mon invoviod IS l'r-V. SeNei"i
firms have already conceded the t.iii7
asked for. and their mon are ""'N'"5
eight hours 30 tho ola rate OF VS.
THE COmprD Sod Air Worn. 'H ~ Ni'
ica is a now union that mas pee" .'o-7 u.
into existence hv The WpIN o. a.,
East River Bridge. Ne" n.
longest time that tho men say -.
WORK In a day is eight hou'4' anu
20 "a moderate depth. At great "'P'"'
..t,r. ,rs afr,osrhoric pressure IS very
rr.qt fhov eav they cannot Woih -.
tt~.o hours with intervals ot resi- noe
,v..r Tho schedule - prices ana ho"i5
81 labor. as prepared hv me union IRE
a.. foifovrs. From 10 20 - ioft d'pil'
e 30 for s'r. hours work. from on I'D
f..t danfn g.. and four hours Woih,
49,, 90 ., o1 Foot f.nIh go ana TWO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-13
70 MT
Week End Rates out Of Richmond on tho
southern Railway.

Tho Southern Railway Announces for
the summer season 3D. rate ot ono fare
for the round trip from Richmond TO
Keysyillc and AN intermediate stations,
tickets 10 Doe sold Saturday and sunday
of each week. good 10 return following
Monday.
Tho Southern has also authorized a
rate of NN Richmond to West Point
Va. and return. tickets fo he sold ei'h
Saturday and Sunday during Che SUNNI
good t0 rofurn following Monday. fhef' hf
enabling Richmond people 20 me nearest
uo.nt 10 eait water from RichM"nd io
spend sunday
Theso tickets can be obtained 200 depot
ticket Office. southern Railway depot i.ot
Of Virginia street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-13
JOUEAE W. y. BRYAN.
Special Excursion to Norfolk. Monday. 18th
Int. at 3.JO J.. M.-Ionnd Tin 81.

The Old Dominion Democratic Club Will
run a special excursion. via &. and -.
Railroad. to Norfolk and return. Monday.
18th inst. on occasion OF Hon. vs.. q.
Bryan's lecture In that city ar L. NJ.
on that date Round trip ticket one
Dollar. Train leaves Broad-Strcot S'l-
ton at $3.50 =. NJ, and returning leaves
Norfolk after the lecture On p. Ml.
Tho public is invited 20 take advan-
tage Of this chance for pleasant OUT
ing as we'll as 20 hear Mr.. Bryan.
Tickets may be- secured OF the COM
mitteo. members of the club and 1T the
station. j. T.. DRlS'OLL.
G. MANNING.
II. G.. ADAMS.
20 li-2t. committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-13
THE WORLD
OF LABOR.

our negroes nave f'"f
Atlanta druggists viii get together
Oregon has l.eo acres o. pruncs.
lantrv has a $3.50 dressing bag.
United States has a. pin factories.
mas, ie a., I'll tom at Stuttgart Ark
CHICAGO has ten workingwomcn's IN
ion-. -
Nlw York has Bohemian Typograpn-
AmaIeamatcd Engineers Union claims
Of 0W members.
Providence Italian laborcrs struck for
$50 a day. 800.
cleveland Building Trades Council may
hire lawyer
toronto merchants want the peddiefs
TO pay 500 % ycar license.
Buffalo uni0nists VIII establish a CO.
operative bicycle factory.
Dcnycrs Jaw prohibiting sunday "oiA
by BARRIERS SIS unconstitutional
Duluth uni11lefs wtgt the cry 10 nave
ifs work done by union houses
Bost1u's Sheet and Plate GA1i'r5- Tn
ion demand a day ~ uino hours.
Fau River machinists viii organize
door is Oh. glass ~ Austraia.
Chicago Master Plumber oclaion
Will put walking delegate DO the hoi1
Members of the American Agents AS
s0cHfion wiz sel union made goods only.
Trolley cars wcIc substituted Tor care
ra-.s 80 BAY CITY. Mich. funeral.
rhe Minneapolis Carpenters Union in-
itated a2 now members at its last rogue
Jar meeting.
Milwaukee carpenters are winning Their
demand Of % cents por hour and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-13

Boston union printers viii hold q ham
ouet ON June 10Th in celebration Of tho
establishment OF the municipal printing
r1nnf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-13

Roses. Cauatons and All kinds %,
Flowers made up in Bouquets OF ''7
for commandments. Snipne' ,.,
point hy HARVEY & co.. "'''
street..