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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

successful Test Made Of scatupleH Tele-
graph system.

BOSTON. August IA successful test
was made last night of Thomas b. Dix
on's soNtuplex system of telesraphy over
a loon from New Haven and return.
The system is am arrangement by which
three operators can send messages from
one end Of wire dt one time and three
can receive them. The QuadupleX sys-
tcm by which four messages can be
transmitted at once was invented hy
Edison and has been in use for some time.
At Boston copper wires were used in-
stead of galvanizcd because copper ls
the best conductor The sounders had
dl Ihlc sets oi magucts. There WAS no
interruption at all Ou thc circuit. and the
Morse signals could Oe plainly olstin-
yuiShtd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
Blbernlans AsaIn at Peace.

ATLANTIC CITY, y. j., August -
breach that has existed for the past
thirteen years I'm the Ancient order of
Ilbernans OK New Jersey has been ad-
iusted.
According 10 the articles Of agreement
II n specified that an questions In dispute
shall be referred 30 an arbitrator who
shall be chosen from the Hierarchy OF the
United States, and who shall be- Irish by
birth or descent. lie is to have full
power TO reconcile existing differences.
upon as arbitrator and delegates were
sent 10 Trenton to-day 10 ask him 10
accent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
Deman d. Of Japan.

NEW YORK. August "A special 10
the Herald from Washington says.
Japan will insist that the u iited states
assume a contingent responsibility in the
matter OF arbitration OF hor differences
with Hawaii on the subject Of immigra-
tiOn, and IL is understood that this is one
Of the essential conditions upon which
Japan will consent TO arbitration, that the
responsibility h not assumed hy the
United States. in which case Jannn viii
withdraw from arbitration ana hack up
her demands by Japanese ships OF war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
kAONDIkE GOLD EIELDs.
Little Doubt That the Rich Metal Lies il
British Territory.

WASHINGTON D. G.. August f.-In-
cited by the newspaper publications re-
Gently terding To throw doubt upon the
ownership 0I the Nlondike gold fields.
some of the higher officials who would
naturally bc expected TO zeal with She
question if 30 comes 90 % practical issue.
have been quietly looking into the matter
with view Ol preparing themselves Tor
any controversy that may arise.
Ihcr views are iu substance thdt there
can Doe nO valid objection advanced lp The
title Of Great Britain to this territory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
rfs1l lMpLorS 4 Nnw roRch.
The Inventor Now Able Ia Create Worlds
Nihe Eieclric Cmrrant.

NEW YORK. August 4.-Nicola Tesla
announced to-day the completion OF his
latest discovery simultaneous trans
mission of messages by means OF the
earth's electrical currents to as many
scattered points on The surface of the
globe as may he desired.
This be regards as hy far his greatest
achievement. He Will follow his usual
custom and lay his information before the
world of science in his own words ana
accompanied by his own computations and
conclusions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
Cotton Operators Strike.

ATLANTA, CA. August Two hun
drcd women ana girls employed az the
Fulton Gag and cotton Mills IN this city
struck this morning because Of the EN-.
ployment Of negro female help b. IN,
management
Al noon the four hundred men employed
in the mills walked out in obediepce 10 "a,
orders of the Textile Workers Union and
in sympathy with the striking female
operatives This forced the closing down
Of the factory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
THE BAR ASSOCIATION.
The Report of Committee Creates TX.
cited Discussion-Daniel Defended.


HOT SPRINGS, VA. Aug. Especial
The second days session Of the Bar Asso-
ciation opened with still larger attend
ance than on yesterday. This was the
occasion on which Mr. Staples was TO
deliver his address on the law OF usury.
but owing 10 his absence. the first bust
ness taken up was the report presented
by Mr.. John GOode, chairman OF the
committee 10 recommend officers for tho
next year. which was as follows
NEW OFFICERS.
For President, Wm. b. Petit, Of Flu
vannah.
For Vice-Prcsidcnfs. w W. Old Tide
water, Alexander Hamilton. southside.
r. r. w. Duke, Piedmont. George II
Cochran. Valley. r. ~. Logan. Southwest.
For Executive Committee John 4. coke.
Richmond. James l.. Cation. Alexandria.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
RoBBAEs Mnnr rnhIa MArcB.
\ somerVille Man knocks Two Helpless
and the Olhar LIeh.

SOMERNlLLE August while Peter
$. Gulick. president OF the Rridgcwatcr
Township Committee. was travelling on
the public highway between this place
and Raritan at noon to-day, he was set
upon by three tramps who attempted tO
rob him. Mr. Gulck, although over
sixty years of age, is a powerful man,
who has spent the best years OF his lie
in The butcher business.
Tie ftiIed one OF his assaiants with
blow from bis hst upon the JAW. another
assailant Was rendered helpless hy "A
blow between the eyes. Al the sight of
his companions lying unconscious in the
road The thrd man sprlntcd down the
road
MI Gulck notified the police at Rari-
tan. When the police reached the spct
the tramps had escaped by boarding a
coal train. AlT Gulicks right hand Is
swollen to twice its natural size
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
Corheii on the nlnmnnd.

ROCKFORD. ILL, August 4.-Pitcher
l<itson. Of the Burlington Club in the
Western Association has signed with Bos-
tCu.
play first base through Tho Weston As
soclation the latter part of August for
pcrccntarc Of the receipts OF each club.
he starts al BurlingLon August nth -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
IN OID OuINCE,

1t is Concluded by Marriage in NOR
folk.
NORFOLK, August l.-Special.-Dr. De.
lancey Hicks. Of Washington, met hts
bride. Miss Anna Aurella Speor. of A.
lanta. here to-day and they were mar.
ried. leaving later on an evening steamer
for a bridal tour.
The marriage was the contamination q
an old romance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

Two Colored Girls ia Vehicle Get Mixed
Up with Train.
ASHLAND. VA, august 4-Special-
A. passenger train NO 80 passed through
Ashland Tonight there came near being q
fatI accident to Aucau Latney and Hem
ricffa REYNOLDS TWO c0l0r,d girls
Thoy were driving up Railroad street in
81 iumpcr when they met Che train and
thr horse becoming frightened backed
AGAINST the moving train. The Latney
Sim feU from tlt jumper under The bag
gaze car nnd as fhe train stopped the
wheels OF ih- car grazed her head. She
Was ncatiy scared out Of her wits Other
wise sho WAS NOT damaged
The other eirl remained iu thc jumper
holding ou 90 thc horse and hy SO doing
probably prevented further accident. The
engine WAS Boo charge of Mr. Thad Bowen
ana The quick stop hc made was highly
cOmplmeutcd by tho by-standcrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
FIVH HUNDRED kILLED.
Terrible Havoc Wrought by Volcano in
thc Phfllfpiues.


the PHILIPPINES.
TACOMA, Wash, August 4.-F1ve nun
dred reported killed up to July LIST Is the
record Of the terrible outbreak OF the
great volcano OF Mayon on the lsland OF
LuZOf. one OF the philippine group
All night OF June 2ith this volcano began
throwing up ashes and lava IN lnhhehst
quantities and ilamcs were thrown w
considerably over 400 feet In height.
Two hundred and fifty-six bodies Wete
recovered at a considerable distance ana
the recent dispatch 20 Hong Kong sta'eu
that not less than 500 were known 10 De
killed and 1t was probable that the loss
Of life would reach into the thousanus'
all depending on the length or the ci"p
tiOn.
on July 1st lava streams had reacneu
the cities Of Bacacay, Malipota ana Ii
boy and their destruction was certain.
Fifteen small towns between these cities
and the volcano had been DESTROYED ana
scores Of the agricultural population hdu
been overwhelmed while trying 10 ea-
cape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

cised for shooting the man. largely be-
cause his father. q policeman. during
~ OF nightmare, shot a brother officer,
thinking him mad dog
TIE wound caused the mans d0ath.
Sheriff Palmer states to-day that he told
McCucn that Campbell had attempted 10
XIII ono of his deputies yesterday after
noon, and TO watch him carefully.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
BIG Fire NJ Cnntnn.

CANTON. O.. August THE mann
moth hardware establishment OF &. G..
Snyder. which has done business here
for half a century was destroyed by
fire to-day. ontailing a loss between Sl5.-
60 and 800 900. The fire started from an
exploding lamp in the centre OF the store.
The hremen could do little or nothing on
account OF the heat and smoke
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
Gorman Not a Candidate.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. August tn
Washington Post this morning quotes a
prominent Maryland Democrat, who Is de.
scribed as a devoted personal and political
friend ~ Senator Dorman. 10 the effect
that the Maryland senator Will not be 3
candidate for reelection.
At the end OF ll.a present term Senator
German viii have served tveDty-fou
o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

A Eeformatory Inmate Te Is Tale of
Cruelty,

ALEXANDRIA. VA. August 4.-spe-
eiai campbell the Maryland Reforma-
ior, fugitive. who was shot in the hip
Uhii, irving 40 saw his way out of the
lsl last night is not badly wounded.
The bail has been cAuacted and the
wound ,eiU soon heal and the man Will
he taken back In the course of few
days
Campbell tells "a story Of being treated
cruelty ln the Maryland institution and
shows considerable evidence on MS per
SON 20 Nubsfanuate some OF his state
ments. but Assistant Superintendent King
who vas here to-day. denies all ~ this
and Gays Campbell is a bad man anu
has served time in several penitentiarios.
Guard McCUen has been severely erlI-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

For Secretary and Treasurer, Eugene C..
Massie. Of Richmond.
For dolegatos to the American Bar
aesociation; II. St. George Tucker. Lex
Ington. l.. r. watts, Portsmouth; W. j..
NfrRaa Of Petersburg.
This report was unanimously adopted
ana those gentlemen will serve in the
capacitles named above FOR the term Of
one year. ...
FOR REFORMS.
Tho renort of the special committee
on the judiciary system Of the State. pre-
sented by Mr.. James G. Parker Of South
amnton evoked considerable discussion
In half hour speech Mr. Parker Wig
orously and ably advocated the mpor-
tance of the reforms suggested in his
report. the full text OF which has been
heretofore published IN these columns.
lie was followed by Col. Duke, Of
Cbarlottesyulo. who opposed the suggested
changes Mr.. VIA. y. Petit then took
the noor and spoke az some length ~ his
own inimitable style protesting against
any change being made in our present
trdtctarv system judge " H. W Duke.
Ir arose and said that while he seldom
found himself opposed 10 the gentlemen
who had Just preceded him (hls fa,heD.
that no was heartily I'm favor u the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
4 Railroad Conference

Of the Southeastern Mississippi valley As
ISOLATION was held to-day at the Chicag
Beach Hotel. rhe meeting was calles
TO discuss routine business and m4tten
OF interest 10 the roads represented only
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

WASHINGTON. August i-The follow
ing fOurth-class postmasters were ap-
pointed to-day in North Carolina:
Albemarlc G. NJ. Drysi Essex. n. l..
Keen: Maxton. W. }. Currie, Sana
Bluff. George Atkinson, Skyland. w. W.
Long. Turner. jamie Heiton; University
station Flora Shumakcr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
FIGHrOyERrHnIRFArHETS HoDY
Brothers Quarrel and One is Fatally
stabbed and the other Badly Wounded.

COLUMBIA, $. @, August 4.-Wallor
and Howard Smith, Of Newberry county,
marroued last night about the place
where they should bury their father who
died during the day. They finally drew
weapons. and ln the sight which followed
Howard was fatal stabbed. while he
desperately wounded bis brother with a
pistol
The mother to-day disregarded hoth
their wishes and buried her husband IN
another cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
WEATHER FoI,ECisT.

WASHINGTON. -. G.. August s.-Fort
cast Tor Thursday;
For Virginia = Partly cloudy weather
showers Thursday afternoon; cooler.
For North Carolina - Local showers
southeasterly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

sIGOURNEY. IOWA. August i-FoL
girls were drowned In Skunk river, near
Lancaster late this evening Three were
the daughters OF Pierce Pample aged sew
en-, twelve and sixteen. respectively, and
the other was q Miss Adams They were
caught in the current while wading
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

At this office the Thermometer regis
tered as follows yesterday
At A. NJ. 81 II NJ. @ } 7. NJ. 81:
L. NJ, -; . T.. NJ. ~. u NJ. 81. Average,
81 20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05
MAJOR BAILEY DAVIS DEAD.
The Well Known and Esteemed Citizen
Passes Away at His Home.
He SUFFERED FOR FOUR MONTHS.
Was Well-Known Contraesor-a "s'sh'
Soldier Defended Fort nudsop-A Cap
tiveatJohnsop's Island-Buiit MANY
Fine Ediices Here-His Marriage.

Major Bailey Davis. one OF Richmond
,os, Lnown and highest esteemed citizens
died last evening at o'clock at his resi-
dence No. 400 west Franklin street after
four months illness with heart and lung
trouble. the last three weeks confined to
tho house.
Major Davis was born in King william
county November II, 1922, and came OF
family OF planters who settled IN KING
XVuliar in the earlier days OF thc coio-
nies. lie came TO Richmond IN le"' wneh
he learned the trade OF brcklayer uhder
Resley A Ouarles, contractors, who were
held i'm high esteem for three or four de-
cades.
As A SOLDIER.
Mr.. Davis was a gallant soldier III the
late war. He lett Richmond early IN 1901
and became Lieutenant In an artlIery
company shortly afterward. lie nIlitou
south and his chief service was In the
Army OF the Mississippi. lie was one VI
the garrison OF famous Fort Hudson ana
,ras amone the gallant number who, dur
ing tina long and memorable siege OF that
Tort when the supplies ran short were re-
duced TO such dire straits that they were
compelled 10 slaughter their starving ana
emaciated mules in order 70 gam supsis-
tencc. ~
Al the fall OF the fort in 1863. Major
Davis was taken prisoner and was car
ried 10 JOhnsOns Island, where he was
kept in captivity under hardships untll
a few weeks before tho fall OF Richmohd
when ne returned home with shatteied
constitution.
AFTER THE WAR.
~. ,x-c.. o,over,r ~, pffeefoI itself soon
after his return when he commenced an
active business life as a contractor, meet
ing with much success and acquiring a
competent estate Many Of the handsom-
est and most substantial business build
ing I'm this city were constructed by him.
During his life Major Davis was an ac-
tive church member. beng member Of
Dr. Hoge's church. He acquired an snyia-
bic circle of friends.
In business, his career is written in
deeds Of highest integrity, and as O. man
he stroved TO he worthy the name, with a
success. told eOquently i'm the heart-pangs
his loss creates i'm his fellows.
Major Davis was married In 1872 10 Miss
Nettie A. Brock, of this city. lie leaves
no children.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will be held from Or. Hoge' 8
church az $50 o'clock to-day, Or. Hoge
officiating. The intermcnt will take place
in Hollywood.
The pall-bearors are named:
Honorary ;. III. Hawes. Mau-
rice smith Anthony Bargamin, John
Bower. John NJ Noltng, W. ID. Chester
man. Walter j. Blunt II. NJ Pemberton,
and samuel B. Ragland.
Acuve-William Gibson. Sr. H. Lee
Ragland, Arthur Lee. George w. Parsons,
Daniel 5. Mccarthy, Bernard Gaines, and
Peachy Harrison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

section of a hrge delegation OF New YORK
city riders left Jersey city this morning
on bicycles 10 attend the meet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

u.Iegleston Nominated At the Keysville
Convention.

KEYSVILLE. va August As Special
Thc Democratic Convention for the
tweniy-nlth senatorial district composed
of Charlotte and Mecklenburg counties
met here to-day and nominated ID. O. Es-
gle-tOu of Charlotte.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-05

changes recommended by Mr.. Parker
even though they did abolish him Off
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-17
HIS FEEDING POSTPONED.

Remarkable Experience OF Janitor King. the
Prospective Groom, Now Accused or Forgery.
SYRACUSE. June l6.-Miss Jessie Knapp and
Stephen g. King were to have been married this
evening in the Danforth Congregational Church,
this city. The wedding has been indefinitely
postponed on account of a remarkable adven-
turo in which tho prospective groom was in
volved, and as a result OF which he Is accused Of
forging tho name of his employer on q bank
check.
At 1:2oP p. NJ. on Monday King was found by
the elevator boy lying between parts of the
elevator machinery in the basement of the
Lynch building, of which he has been janitor
for several years. He was on his face. his hands
tied with a rope. which had also been passed
around his neck. and he appeared 10 be uncon-
scious. The boy hurried upstairs and got the
assistance of two men. who released King
and took him to his room. The police
were notified and q physician was sent
for. The doctor found the man semi-con-
scious. and says he acted like one who
had gone through a severe struggle. His face
and hands were blackened and the marks OF the
rope were on his wrists and throat. When he
revived he said vaguely that some perfume had
been offered him by two men who came into the
elevator while he was running II during the noon
hour, and at whose request he had procured a
cup of water, part OF which he drank himself.
ailcT winch ne knew nothing mat uappeneu. t1b
said that he had some money in his possession
and produced about $S5, which he said he had
saved up for his wedding expenses.
King was arrested and taken to the police sta
ton. 1t was discovered that at about ! o'clock
King had called at the Third National Bank.
where Patrick Lynch, his employer. keeps an &C
count, and had drawn 1918 in currency on a
check which appeared to bear Mr.. Lynch's sig.
nature, but which the latter says is d forgery.
The janitor had been allowed to get checks
cashed on some occasions for Convenience. and
hence was not suspected at the bank. King does
not deny drawing the money.
Miss knapp. Kings tiancee. believes that he
will establish his innocence. Her mother also
has confidence in him, and yesterday signed the
bond Of $500, on which he was released from
custody. The wedding has been postponed al
Kings request; he declaring that he Is unwilling
to marry until he can clear himself from sus
picion. On account OF this affair, he is now sus
pected of a small safe robbery which occurred
recently in the office of the st. Agnes Cemetery,
in an adjoining block.
The physicians say 1t Is barely possible that
| King might have been hypnotized, as some have
suggested. He says that the only drug which
could have affected him in the way described !,
cdnnabis ihdicd, but to produce such u result |,
would have TO DO taken several days and al
| stated interyalS-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-17
CITY BEATS CoN1RacroR DEAN.
A Verdict OF Sis. Dot Against Him In His Suit
for About s2s. 900.

The suit OF William +. Dean against the city.
man of the Supreme Court for several days, has
resulted in n verdict in favor OF the city for
Sls. 900. Dean had a contract 10 regulate and
grade Dyckman street from the HUDSON to the
Harlem River. 1t was executed in 1891 and the
work was completed late in 1894. Deans final
certificate showed him to be entitled 10 upward
of $l6O 600. of which he had received all but
81, 343.
The amount OF work done, rs shown by the
final certificate, largely exceeded the prelim-
mary stimates upon which the contract had
been lei, and the Comptroller withheld payment
of the balance claimed bv Dean. Subsequently
the Commissioner OF Accounts made an exam
Corporation Counsel became satisfied that the
final certificate included a large amount OF
money which had not really been earned by
Dean.
The action was brought by Dean not only for
the amount due under the final certificate. but
also for S25 600 claimed 10 be due for profits on
work alleged to he included in the contract
which he was not permitted TO perform, and
500 for extra work.
After the Investigation by tho Commissioner
of Accounts a motion was made to amend tho
city's answer In order to sol up a counter claim
for the amount which 1t was alleged had been
oyerpaid to Dean.
Tho result of tho trial was that Dean was
found TO be entitled TO nothing. either for dam
fnnl certificate. and the city was held to he en-
titled to recover from him 81 200 OF the amount
VIII! h had already been paid, making the total
amount involved In the verdict about 500,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-17
POLICE 4 RID down ON STITCHING,
It Instructs CHIEF ConIIu TO Put q stop TO 1t
Parker's Ait at Roosevelt

hIt - hhVbFtNtt@
Mayor Strong sent to the Police Board yester-
day a set OF resolutions passed by the Baptist
120th Street Church, with comments of his own.
The resolutions expressed horror and amaze
ment' at the fights that took place in the
Skating Rink under the auspices of the Palace
Athletic Club, and wanted them stopped. The
Mayor in forwarding Pastor Campbell's letter
said that he agreed with its sentiments. The
thing should be stopped at once.
President Moss said that that was exactly
what he had been thinking; he had just been
waiting for q chance to say IL. Col. Grant said
that he would as soon have q bull fight as a
prize fight. Commissioner Andrews suggested
that they send the correspondence to the Chief
for his information and guidance.
That will be the beginning of tho end OF
s~lugging in New York;" said Mr.. Moss. en-
The cnd should awe come long ago" said
Commissioner Parker. seeing an opportunity TO
get in his weekly attack upon former Commits
match. The CHIEF has been active in trying to
put u stop 10 ii. But when It seemed TO get a
kind OF recognition from above him. he could do
little. The craze started In the Broadway
Athletic Club. which is run by well-known politi-
clans who derive a revenue from IL. In i.Ca; ..
the place you can see as tne a collection OF plag-
uglics AS you wish. any day in the. week, with
signs announcing slugging matches between Kid
somebody and Patsy somebody else. You can stop
IL, II the Chief and the board are against II, hut
II there is any divided feeling, ~ springs right
the Commissioner sighed a patient sigh. lit was
no use. l had TO wait till this sentiment should
come, and NOW il is here"
President Moss eyed his agile colleague with
open admiration.
Let's stop II. he cried. W will just tell
the Chief" And i, was done.
The Chief is 10 report TO the board any violsr'on
OF the law. and he is 10 allow no smuggling, none
whatever.