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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
TIE TORPEDO-BOAT FLOTILLA.
II Is to De at Hampton Roads Next
spring, fl Not Earlier.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., August 16.-Act-
ing-Secretary Roosevelt to-day issued the
following to Lieutenant Kimball, who VIII
be the commanding officer of the torpedo
boat lotilla:
"Navy Department, Washington, Au-
gust 16' 1s97.-Sir: AS the designated com
mandine officer Of the flotilla Of torpedo
hoats. about to be organized on the At
lantic coast, you will be guided by the
following instructions, and by the IN
formation herein contained, as TO the IN
tentions and wishes of the department:
"It is the intention of the department
that the Atlantic flotilla shall at nrst
consist of six boats-viz., the Rodgers
the Porter the Ericsson, the Cushing the
Foote. and the Dupont, and that these
boats shall be fitted out ready for cruis-
ing I'm flotilla, and rendezvoused al New
York by the 1st of october next.
"As soon as the fiotilla is organized, you
will move south along the coast looking
in at such ports as may be designated
by the department, oIa may be selected
bv yourself for rest, and VIII Work
around into the Gulf OF Mexico aa1 as
far west as Galveston, Tex.
You will be ready 10 ascend the Mis-
s,ssippi above New Orleans on good
March or April, 1898, and without undue
delav. and you will, on leaving the Missis-
sippi. proceed to Hampton Roads, va.
"Within the above limits Of time ana
n1ace. YOU are given full discretion as TO
the employment Of the fotilla' and VIII
he held strictly responsible for the value
of the results Of the cruise.
"You are informed that the cruise of
the fotilla. as outlined above, is con-
sidered necessary, in order TO determine
or i'm order to aid in determining, the
practical benefit of the boats In extended
operations along our coasts, the KIND OF
torpedo-boats best fitted for the needs
of the country the most effective way 10
work different types OF boats tosether.
the quickest way TO make the personhei
effective. and the value OF torpedo-Doat
service for training in plotting ana scout
ing. -,
"To accomplish these results you yill
use due diligence in drilling the flotilla
In such formations as such conditions
would require in keeping the individual
heats I'm the best possible state or efh-
cheney. in maintaining among men and
officers a lively interest i'm their work, IN
devising and carrying out such manoeu-
vres as will best demonstrate profile
matte matters upon which Information
Is needed. and In keeping the department
fully informed as to all movements, drills,
manoeuvres, and exercises Of the fiotilla.
with the reasons therefor, and the re-
suits of them upon both men and ma
terial."
lieutenant Kimball. besides being in ac-
tive command of the fiotilla, will be in
command Of the Rodgers.
To each OF the commanders OF the
Ericsson. Cushing, and Porter, orders will
he AT once issued TO get his boat ready for
Immediate service. and devote as much
time as possible in practicing and train
ing their respective crews and manoeu-
wiring their vessels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION.
MIR. John l.. Branch, of This City, to
Read Paper.

DETROIT, MICH, August 16.-The
twenty-tbird annual meeting OF the
American Bankers Association, which
opens in this city tomorrow
promises to be the most largely
attended one in the history Of that body
More than one hundred delegates have
already arrived, and Secretary Branch es-
Inmates that 1000 or more will be present
at the opening session. The membership
of the association is now 2,282, having
increased nearly 100 per cent. in the last
year.
John +. Branch president Of the Mer-
chants National Bank, Richmond, Va
will read a paper on What Legislation
Is Needed with Respect to the Currency
An interesting discussion will follow, as
the theme is most important. Hon James
H. Eckels. Comptroller of the currency,
will deliver an address on practlcal
banking topic. Myron 7. Herrick, OF
Cleveland. will open the discussion on
Savings Banks
At 10 o'clock tomorrow morning the
bankers will assemble at the Detrolt
Opera- House. Governor Pingree VIII wei
come them. the Mayor will tender the
freedom Of the city. and George Russeil
will tender the welcome Of the clearing
house Of Detroit
The remaining programme for the day
IS as follows: Annual reports OF Secretary
James r.. Branch and Treasurer william
II. Porter: report Of Auditing and Pro-
tective committees; report of the EXecu-
tive Council report Of the Executive
Committee on uniform laws and the
Committee on Bureau of Education; meet
ING of the delegates from the States and
Territories to choose a list of names from
which the Nominating Committee shali
be selected by the president. At O'Clock
I'm the evening a reception will be ten
hered the visiting bankers and th1ir
wives at the Detroit club.
DINED At DETROIT CLUB.
The executive council OF the associa-
ton was dlned at the Detroit Club to-
night by George X. Russell, president
Of the state Savings Bank of this city.
The party included Joseph c. Hendrie,
New York; William il. Porter vice
president. New York; j. r. Branch, sec
retary New York, and about fifteen or
twenty others.
At a late hour tonight the meeting,
which followed the banquet, was still
in session. and no information was avail
able.
Ii is understood that two amendments
to the constitution. submitted by Hon.
Bradford Rhodes, publisher OF the Bank
ers' Magazine, were under discussion
one Of them provides for large repre-
sentation of the State Bankers Associa-
tions in the executive council Of the
National Association. There Is now pro-
vision for the election of three such
members each year The other prOvi-
sion is for the nomination Of other Off
GERS of the association, ''in the manner
usually observed in representative
bodies"
At present the president appoints a
nominating committee Of five or seven
delegates to select a candidate for presi-
dent. that a roll-call shall be taken I'm
alphabetical order, after which formal
ballot shall be taken.
Resolutions approving the proposed
amendments were recently passed 10y the
New York State Banking Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
G0LLI FOUND GUILTY.
HE Is DULY TRIED ron AssAssINA-
TION OF CANOvAs. ,
He is SENTENCED TO DEATH.
He Will lie Garrotes ->assn His
Prfson-Iie Speaks for nimsees, and
Denies That He Had Any Aecem-
pIices. -,
pIfces.

MADRID. August n-MIchael COLL,
the Anarchist assassin OF Premier cano-
vas del Castillo. was tried by court-mar-
tial yesterday at Vergara, and was found
guilty and sentenced to death.
Uoon hearing the sentence Coli turned
deathly pale, and had to be assisted from
the courtroom.
Angolillo alias COLL will be garroted
within the prison.
But 200 persons were present at tho
trial. The vicinity OF the prison was al.
most deserted. the public being apparsnt-
ly Indifferent. in Wow of the certainty
that the death penalty would follow.
Angoillo. heavily manacled, sat between
two gendarmes On table nearby Iay
his revolver and other material evidence
OF the crime. The president or the court
read the declarations of eyewitness.
after which the written statement or
the prisoner was read by tho Clerk Oh
the Court.
Angolillo. In the course of his state-
ment. said that he left Fogia In October.
1885. and went to Marseilles and BARGE
Iona. where he took the name OF jose
Santos. At first he had no thought OF be-
coming an Anarchist. but while at Coz
romina he began TO be interested In the
Anarchist doctrines. He then returned to
Marseiles, and after his expulsion fror0
that city. he went to Belgium, where
he spent much Of his time In the society
of Anarchists. When the execution took
,f ~ rph
lists who had participated in the bomb
throwing at the feast OF Corpus Christis
ne conceived the idea of killing the Pre-
mier. He proceeded TO Spain TO carry
out the resolution. Angolillo was unac-
uuainted with the manufacture OF expio-
sives. and used the revolver.
The public prosecutor described the
crime as ''premeditated murder" and
asked the court TO impose the death pen-
atty Lieutenant Gorri, whom the court
assigned as counsel TO Angolillo, urged
that the prisoner was demented at tho
time of the shooting. and made strong
appeal TO the beneyolence OF the Judge.
While his counsel was pleading Aayo-
lilo listened In silence. Then he asked per-
mission to speak for himself. which was
granted. He thanked Lieutenant Gorrt
for his efforts, and denied that he had
any accomplices, or that he was an ac-
eomDllce OF AHf AndTtulStS tN'NuAtu az
Barcelona. or that he had participated In
the mountaineering for which they suf.
fered death.
The Court threatened TO stop him ar
he touched upon any matters not con-
nected with the trial. Angolillo insisted
on spea King upon politics, and touched
uDon the war in Cuba and I'm tho Philip
pines. The President said: "All that has
nothing to do with your crime"
Angolllo replied II must justify my
self"
The President retorted: THAT Is no
Justification. Moreover, you can convince
nobody I'm that way"
Angolllo began again. but the PRESIDENT
| declared the trial ended, and ordered tho
| courtroom cleared.
After the prisoner Ind been conducted
to his cell the Judges deliberated for nm
| hour. and then announced the sentence
/ OF the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
REID INTERVIEWED
TALK ABOUT HIS TAKING sHER-
MANS PLACE.
HIS FORTY TRUNKS DUTY FREE.
His Alleged Disagreement With
John Sherman-Tecumseh sher-
mans Order That He he Shot-"All
Goose-Food," Says Whitelaw.

NEW YORK. August ia World re-
porter found whtelaw Reid to-day, just
starting for the Adirondacks, and Sc
cured an interview.
NO" said Mr.. Reid, ~ cannot talk
about any public business that has been
intrusted 10 me- II there is to be any
talk about that, It must be by my supe-
riors."
well, what about all these stories
about yourself-about your taking sher-
mans place, about your disagreeabie in
terview with him. your forty trunks OF
English goods admitted free Of duty on
your return, General Sherman's order
during the war TO shoot you, etc."
IL don't think the public takes any In
terest in such trash," was the reply.
"Nor can / think any intelligent news
paper believes It. / don't know that
anybody is going to take Mr.. Sherman S
place or that he has any notion OF re-
tiring. ] had no disagreeable interview
with him; / never even saw the absurd
story till he himself sent it to me in a
letter denouncing it as false, mean, and
malicious When | landed on saturday
I telegraphed that / wanted to call upon
him early in the week. at his convent
ence. / did call on Monday. He has
honored me with his friendship since boy
hood but in the whole 80 or 40 years OF
our acquaintance. 1 never had a plea
santer interview"
"The trunk story"
"Oh. that is mere goose food! i didn't
have forty trunks, or anything like it.
I returned from Lodon after six weeks
housekeeping there, with exactly two
small trunks more than took over from
New York, and the duties on their con-
tents would probably have amounted to
SO which l was perfectly ready to pay
If ANYBODY had asked for IT. The GUS
tom-house authorities simply extended
TO me. without solicitation, the courtesy
shown to servants Of the country abroad
from the foundation Of our government
the same courtesy which is likewise eX-
tended under similar circumstances by
every other civilized government in the
world"
about General sherman's alleged order
to shoot you"
"Oh, that is mere goose food. The youth
who prepared II merely confused me win
good old Colonel Tom Knor. now dead
and gone. But what's the use Of wasting
your time. or that Of your readers win
drivel like that? Goodbye, I'm OF ior
tho Mountains"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
A SENATORIAL WEDDING.
Mr.. Hansbrough and Miss Chapman
Made One.

NEW YORK, August 16.-Henry c.
Hansbrough. United States Senator from
North Dakota, and Miss Maria Chapman,
of Washington, ID. c., were married at
the Hotel Burlington. in this city, to-
day. The ceremony took place in one
of the parlors Of the hotel, which was
decorated with white azaleas. maiden
hair ferns. palms, and pink roses. Inc
Rev. Justin Bradner officiated, using the
Protestant Episcopal Church service.
The bride wore a corn-colored SILK
with brocaded stripes, and tulle trlm-
ming and a white Leghorn hat, with
nIumes Her mother. Mrs. 70. 5. Chap
man who bestowed the hand OF the
bride wore white and gray grenadine'
trimmed with white satin, and passa-
menterie bonnet of gray and white
After the ceremony the guests num-
herring about twenty-five, were enter
tsined at an informal repast, served III
am adjoining room ,. 1000.
senator and Mrs Hansbrough expect
80 snend most of their time near Ne"
York until after November lst wheh
they will be at home, at No 2VSS floilu@
street. Washington.
THE bride is the authoress OF Noiuiiio
~ noenns. and has been contributor TO
TIorner's. and other magazines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
RACE RIOT IN ARKANSAS.
Negro Murderer Resists Arrest
Three Men Dead.

The bloodiest race riot that has occur
red In Arkansas in months took place
al Palarm Station, thirty miles from
Little Rock. Saturday evening. accord
ing to n Little Rock dispatch. Three
men are dead, another fatally wounded.
and two others badly injured. The dead
are:
Harrison Kerr, a negro, shot all to
pieces
Charles Peters (colored), killed out
right.
Charles Andry (whlte), shot through
tho heart.
The seriously injured are:
j. 4. Clarke, Jr., a telegraph operator,
shot through the shoulder, probably
fatally.
r. owens (whlte). Deputy Sheriff OF
Perry county. shot through tho groin; Sc
riously wounded.
owens, deputy sheriff from Perry
county. had warrant for Harrison
Kerr negro. charged with murder.
When no attempted TO make the arrest
at Palarm. Kerr opened fire on tho Off
Ger. The first shot struck Owens In the
groin. The bullet, striking silver in the
trousers pocket, glanced and inflicted
serious wound. The money In Owens's
pocket probably saved his life. Andry
and Clarke went to Owens's assistance,
and five or six negroes Joined with Kerr
A pitched battle ensued, in which over
fifty shots were fired. When the shoot
ing was over, Andry and Peters lay
dead. Clarke had staggered into his
office and fell upon the floor. Owens
was lying In a ditch near the station.
and Kerr and the remainder of .his COM
panions had disappeared. The entire town
was at the scene OF the shooting and a
posse started in pursuit OF tho heelng
negroes.
Harrison Kerr was later found lying
dead in the road a mile away, literally
shot to pieces
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
Low Rates to q. A. IL. Encampmeut,
Buffalo, y. n, via York-River Limo
and IL. 4 %. *. IL.

TO those wishing TO attend the abovs
encampment at Buffalo. n. T., the week
commencing with August 23d the Southern
railway will sell round-trip tickets Rich
mond to Buffalo. n. Y, at rate or $ls.
tickets to be sold from Richmond FOR
trains connecting with steamers leaving
West Point for Baltimore August 2oth
and 23d, good TO return TO August slst.
An extension OF limit to September ~.
1897. can be obtained by the deposit OK
tickets with joint agent at Buffalo be-
tween August 2d and Nth. both. dates In
elusive, upon payment OF p cents yalida-
ton fee when dcposring tickets.
The route OF these tickets Is via York.
River Line 70 Baltimore and Baltimore
and Ohio route from there.
For further information apply 10 c. w.
Westbury, Travelling Passenger Agent
Southern Railway 800 east Main street,
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
CANADA AND UNCLE SAM.
All Annexation Feeling Gone-Warn-
ing Against I<Iondicitis.

LONDON, August 16.--Mr. Louis ii.
Davies Canadian Minister Of Marine ana
Fisheries. addressing the London Cham
Der of Commerce to-day, said every YES
tige Of feeling in favor of union with the
United States had long disappeared
Canada. he added. had nothing to gam
by such union.
Continuing Mr.. Davis warned intending
immigrants against the tremendous ulin-
culties of the Klondike, saying they
would go there at their own risk. and
that the Canadian Government had not
advised il. Hundreds and thousands. ne
insisted, were going there ill-prepared
and they would die in the passes before
reaching the Klondike. Mr.. Davies also
said that reaction was certain to FOL
low. and that Canada would be blamed
for il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
HER DEATH DUE TO POISONING.
supposed Accessory Arres'e"-'"
,boritics After the Princip"i'

s,nnosed Accessory Arrested-A"-
thorities After the Princip"i'
RR1sTOL. VT, August 1.-THE autopsy
on the body of Dora Cushman' the 10
vear-old girl whose body was found III d
r,sture at Lincoln yesterday disclosed
evidence which the authorities say sho"
not death resulted from poisoning. .
Wnliam Brittel an intimate 1rienG Oh
cr,ith Davis. who disappeared from I'm
coin Yesterday. has been arrested: BRIT
teI has admitted that Davis told him OF
,Se Cushman girl. and said he had pro
e',red some medicine for her. 1t was
tnrther learned that Brittel acted as a
,,,ssseneer between Davis and the giri
,eIilng the latter that Davis had the
moaicine. and that he would meet her
=, the woods and give it to her.
II is thought the girl went to the ap-
ro,nted place and took the dose. when
prnved fatal. and Davis fed when he
saw The effect OF ii. The authorities have
,raced the fugitive as far as Rutland
where ne bought ticket for Manehes-
tor ~ II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
ATTEMPT OF RoBLEpo FAILS.
.xcarrnga Remains at Head o'
spanish Governments

MADRID. August 16.-The attempt OF
senior Robledo, the Spanish Minister OF
Justice. 10 assume the CONSERVATIVE
leadership has failed. Following his pup
lie declaration in favor Of the retention
OF Captain General Weyler In CUBA anu
against reconciliation with the dssiueii'
Conservatives, the principal ConserVatiNe
leaders have given their adhesloh 70
General Azcarraga. the acting Premier
and Minister for War, who remains at
the head OF the government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
A Rnre Opportunlty.

Persons desiring to purchase medical
or Confederate publications would do
well to send for copies OF the catalogues
lust gotten out by Joseph V. Bidgood,
receiver for the J. w. Randolph Com
pany This is an opportunity to purchase
rare volumes at low prices that should
not be missed. The Confederate publ
cations are divided into three classes
miscellaneous. government documents,
and addresses before the Army OF North
ern Virginia. The catalogues will be sent
free upon application. The receivers sale
embraces vast variety or other DOCKS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
GLENCAIRN DEFEATS MONO.
Result In Future oaces Depends ON
Strength of Wind.

MONTREAL, August l6-Glencairn H.
the Canadian defender, defeated Mono
the American challenger, to-day In the
second Of the series of races for the Sea-
wanhaka-Corinthian challenge cup.
The weather conditions were the re-
verse OF those on Saturday a stin breeze
blowing from fifteen TO twenty miles an
hour, and the Canadian boat fulfilled the
expectations that had been reposed In her
as the better heayy-weather craft.
The Glencalrns win was by about the
same margin as that Of the Mono on
Saturday. and the question OF hnal VIC
tory in these races is now admitted TO oe-
pend largely upon tho strength OF the
wind I'm the races 10 come.
In a light blow the Mono has decidedly
the better chance. while in stiff breeze
the Glencairn is look upon as sure win
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17

dered woman. has been arrested. and has
confessed that he committed the crime to
get money to spend on "A variety actress.
The crime was deliberately planned and
executed. The young man had packed his
trunk and was ready 10 leave. lie had
the furniture Insured, and with the money
expected to leave Texas as soon as the
fire Insurance could be adjusted. But the
fire was discovered In time TO prevent the
destrsction OF the house and the bloody
shirt which the murderer wore when the
crime was committed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
uessoue from Andrec, But When:

BERLIN, August 16.-The Nosslsche
Zeitung publishes dispatch from Ham
merfest, Norway. which says that one
Of the searchers for Herr Andree, In a
fast steamer met the sealing vessel
Aiken about July 22d and learned from
her captain that one Of the crew had
shot a pigeon between North Cape ana
Seven Islands off the coast OF Lapland'
bearing message addressed to the Al
tonbladett. Stockholm. The message ran
as follows: "Elghty-two degrees passed.
Good tourney northward. Andree." The
date of the message cannot be ascertain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION SAILS.
Crowds Assemble TO bid Farewell 10
the Explorers.

ANTWERP. August ls.-The steamer
Belgica, with the Gerlach Antarctic ex-
pedition on board, sailed at 10 o'clock this
morning. Crowds OF people assembled
10 bid farewell TO the explorers. who were
heartily cheered as the Belgica left port.
IL il said that the expedition will ar
rive at Graham's Land early In Decem
ber. The crew OF the Belgica numbers
twenty-one men. The vessel has on
board provisions for two years.
UNCLE SAINTS BON VOYAGE.
LONDON. August ga dispatch TO the
Pail Mall Gazette from Antwerp says
that the United States cruiser San Fran
cisco saluted the departing Belgica.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
SWEPT BY STORM AND FIRE.
Narragansett Pier buildings struck
by Lightning.

NARRAGANsETT PIER, II. l.. August
16.-Narragansett Pier was swept by
storm and fire this morning. A portion
of the sea-wall on Ocean road was dam
aged to the extent of 500. lightning
struck big barn owned by Edward
Davis of Providence. and the building
was burned. to the ground, with It's con-
tents, entailing a loss OF $4,000 Tho
Gladstone Hotel the John Carver cottage.
the Anowai cottage. the Hotel Continen-
tai, and the Chandler House were also
struck by lightning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
ACCIDENT A." TYDEE.
SN Men Injured, Three OF Them
Probably Fatally.

sAVANNAH. CA. August 16.-An ac-
cdant on the work on the new govern
nont fortidcations at Tybee to-day re-
suited in the injury Of six men. three oil
them perhaps fatally
The railway used in carrying material
for the work terminates In an incline
with an elevation OF about twenty feet
from which the material is dumped into
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
A sCHOoL-TEACHER MURDERED.
Her Son COnfesses That He Commit
fed the Crime.

GALVESTON. TEX. August l6.-Mrs.
Kate Gallagher for twelve years a school,
teacher in this city. who lived with her
son. Virgil, at Thirteenth and X streets,
was found to-day with her throat cul
from ear TO ear and the body charred be-
yond recognition. After killing her the
murderer set fire 10 the bed.
Virgil, the 20-year-old son Of the muir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
LONGEST on SUPREME BENCH.
Justice Fields Record Exceeds That
Of Judge Marshall.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. August l6.-Jus-
,,ce stephen w. Field. Of the United
states Supreme Court. to-day entered
the record for the longest service on the
bench With to-day. Justice Fields SER
vice exceeds tnat of Justice Marshall
ne was appointed in 1858 by President
lincoln. and is now in his Slst year. hale
and hearty, of strong mentality. but Of
feeble body. He has reached the age
of retirement, but prefers to remain in
active service on the bench. and 1t is
said that there is no present indication
that he will retire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-17
Mrs. Dewey's Charges Baseie.s

WASHINGTON. ID. c., August is-The
Mexican Legation has received from It's
government reports concerning the COM
paints OF Mrs. Rosa Findlay Dewey, TO
the effect that she was ill-treated by
Mexican ofiicials-was arrested without
cause and swind.ed OF her money, with
out any redress in the Mexican courts.
The government reports that the charges
are found to have no foundation.