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The herald., 1898-03-15
ONE READY FOR ACTION
ANOTHER WELL ALONG ToWARD
COMPLETION
NAVY OFFICIALS ARE PLEASED
For the Cruisers Purchased Are the
Ones Which Were Especially
Desired by Spain
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
y WASHINGTON, DC, March A.-A \
\ weeks negotiations closed today by Z
= the triumphant purchase by the navy =
y department in London of the two y
\ fine cruisers built and building at +
\ Elswick for the Brazilian govern =
4 ment. Probably the officials took y
4 more pleasure in closing UP the busi-
4 ness in this manner because OF the Z
\ knowledge that Spanish agents had y
been estriving to secure these very =
y ships, and that to Spain, 1t Is said, +
+ they would be of much greater value +
\ In case OF trouble than to the United 4
\ States.
y The two Brazilian ships will be ex- 4
\ tremely valuable additions to the +
4 United States navy, in either war or =
+ peace, in the opinion Of Secretary =
\ Long. who acknowledges that they +
4 have been bought by the United =
+ States. They are steel sheathed and +
= coppered, with twin screws. The 4
y Amazonas is rated at $500 tons dis +
y placement, with an indicated horse 4
= power under natural draught Of 1000. y
+ which is calculated to develop twenty 4
y knots speed. Thus, while the ship IL +
| \ about the size Of the Charleston, she 4
\ Is much faster. Her armament is 4
\ also much more formidable, not so =
+ much in caliber, for the main battery =
\ is made up of six six-inch guns, but =
= these guns. as we'll as the four seven =
\ inch guns, are Of what is known as =
4 fifty calibers length, giving them an =
\ unusual range and power. In addi- +
4 ton to this they have ten six-pounder =
\ quick-firing guns, four one-pounders =
4 four maxim machine guns and two =
4 boat or field guns. The torpedo tubes =
= are three in number. The coal capac- y
\ ity is $50 tons, giving her an effective =
\ steaming radius of 5000 knots, q most =
\ valuable feature, inasmuch as II =
| = would enable the ship to cross and re- 4.
\ cross the Atlantic without coaling. =
! \ Such a vessel. used as commerce de-
4 stroyer. would be vastly more effect \
+ i've than what appear to be more y
4 powerful craft, because Of their abil- =
\ ity to get along on long cruises with =
= out touching at neutral ports to coal. \
4 and thus exposing themselves to cap =
\ ture.
4 The cruisers carry no armor in the =
= ordinary sense, but their machinery =
= is protected from the fire of guns by y
\ an arched steel deck just below the y
4 water line. varying in thickness from =
\ IL to as inches. The battery has an \
\ unusual train, being arranged to fire \.
= three ahead and three astern Of the !.
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the steamer Washington, cost not to ex-
ceed $4,000; one for harbor service at Bos-
ton to replace the steamer Hamlin, cost not
to exceed $4,000; one for harbor service at
New York to replace the Chandler, cost
not to exceed $45,
At 2:4O p. m. the senate, on motion Of
Mr.. Quay, went into executive session, and
soon afterward adjourned.
NOMINATIONS
WASHINGTON, March 14.-The presi-
dent today sent these nominations to the
senate:
Observation-Disclosures: M. Robinson,
Vacaville j. N. Turrentine, Escondido.
To be third lieutenants In the revenue
cutter service-William M. Blaisdell of
California, and w. A. Wiley of Ohio.
THE FINAL ADJOURNMENT
WASHINGTON, March 14.-The early
adjournment of the senate today, follow
ing quickly after two days vacation last
week, led to general discussion about the
probability of early final adjournment and
to development of the fact that there Is
quite an active propaganda in that behalf
Senator Aldrich was among those who
were quite outspoken in advocating early
adjournment and he and others are urging
that there was nothing further congress
could do by remaining in session except
to pass the appropriation bills. The SEN
ators expressing these views generally
took the position that 1t would be neces-
sary in any event to defer further action
upon the Hawaiian treaty until the next
session. The more pronounced pro- Cuban
senators did not accept in very kindly
spirit the adjournment suggestion. and
Senator Mason was among those who de-
clared It could not be accomplished until
something should be- done for Cuba. The
suggestion was also made that an early ad-
The herald., 1898-03-15
THE NEW YORK WRECK
Now In Safety But Storm Threatens
Destruction

SAN FRANCISCO. March N.-The latest
news from the wreck OF the New York is
that the ship is in no immediate danger
but the indications Of an early storm
promise her destruction before many
days.
Captain Peabody believes that it is not
possible to float her. The skipper esti-
mates her original cost at $135.C00. The
casgo now in her is worth $500, 900, and it Is
probable that very little Of it will be saved
This afternoon there were nine feet ol
water in the hold. and only that por tior
Of the cargo between decks is yet un.
damaged.
The New York was formerly the T. F
The herald., 1898-03-15

Oakes, and under that name had the
reputation of being "hoodoo'' ship be-
ing always in trouble Of some kind. Once
nearly all of the crew we're stricken down
with scurvy, and after voyage of 200
days from China she was steered into New
York harbor by Mrs. Reed, wife of her cap
tain. She was owned by Luckenbach s.
Bro. of New York.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15

up courage enough 10 approach the two
men. separated them and removed them
from the dining-room.
Judge Berry's side OF the affair DIFF
fers somewhat from the statement made
by Spain. The judge says he walked
up to Stein ard spoke TO him. saying:
How do you do" Stein did not reply
and Berry then struck him. The re-
volver. Judge Barry says. was drawn in
tact from STEMS pocket and i'm order TO
prevent him using 1t he Berry un-
breeched II. berry was arrested and
his case will BE- heard tomorrow morn
ing
Tho direct cause OF to-day's attack was
an article I'm the last issue OF Stein :
paper. but tho real trouble dates back
some months and has a bearing on the
support elven Mr. STEMS paper.
stein was seriously injured. lie sus-
tanned an ugly cash just over his left
eye. and his head is covered with bruises
lie was supported TO the elevator and
90 his own room on the sixth floor, where
ne was hastily undressed and put 10 bed.
Physicians who dressed his wounds were
compelled TO take several stitches In the
cash over IS eye. lie blod profusely for
some time. and was considerably weaken
ed by the shock.
Judge Berry was not struck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
R0BT. N. FRENGER
ISAFREE MAN,
Acquitted By the Jury Of the Murder
of Edward Merritt.
HE WAS ON TRIAL SIX DAYS.
Col. Crosicr's FIoqucncc Has n Moving
Effect on the JuTy---The Verdict IS
Received With Applause--Ihe -
Opinion Divided.

sTATNTON. VA. March H-SDecial.-
Robert n. Frenger. who has been on trial
for the past six days, charged with the
murder Of Edward Merritt walked out Of
court this evening a free man.
The jury was out but few minutes.
All day long they listened to arguments
of the counsel. Colonel J. II. Crosier
opened for the defence and reviewing the
law Of the case closed his speech with
a touchingly eloquent perorauon which
brought tears TO the jurys eyes.
POWER or ELOQUENCE.
From this point It was evident that tho
Commonwealth would secure no convic-
tion. Next for the defence Captain James
Bumcardnor. whose twenty gears ser
vice has familiarlzed him with The tac-
ties Of criminal trials. made powerful
speech for the prisoner. and with telling
effect spoke the talc OF the defence. O"-
ing 70 the continued Illness OF Common
woalihs Attorney White unexpectedly the
lot Of closing the prosecution fell 10 young
Mr. Ker. the prosecutors assistant, who
made the opening speech Saturday.
A FINE SPEECH.
Mr.. Ker in the close delivered strong
and incsive speech, but the case was all
ready lost and argument OF prosecuting
counsel could not prevail.
As the jury pronounced its verdict, from
Frengers friends broke forth storm OF
cheers joined in by two women and the
young mans aged grandmother. mother
father and sisters shed showers OF tears.
with difficulty was ORDER restored.
SEES HIS FIRST BORN.
Tonight Freneer went 10 his sick wife
and for the first time saw the face Of his
first born. q child whose birthday was
the beginning Of his fathers trial Tor
murder.
Sentiment as 10 the verdict is divided.
and so the curtain falls on one ot tho
most celebrated murder trials OF this
court. Merritt. the deceased. beloneed TO
one Of the most prominent families OF
the county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
SENATOR PR0CTOR'S CALLS.
He Declines to Talk Regarding His
Interview with the President.

WASHINGTON. u. c.. Maorch H.-Col-
onol Haywood. the comandant Of the
Marine Corps to-day made five details OF
amrines for cruisers now being repaired
or ready FOR commission There are Two
drafts Of forty-hvc each for the phia-
delphia and the Charleston. one Of fifty
two for the Newark at Norfolk. and two
Of thirty each for the Columbia and
VI nneapous at League Island
Senator Proctor visited the White
and his cali excited a good deal OF IN
torest. lie spent half ON hour with Sec
reiary Alger. explaining. it is believed,
the military situation I'm Cuba. and after
ward had a conference with judge Day,
Assistant Secretary of State. Then he
went % the White House. and was clos
eted with the President for two hours
and a quarter When ne emerged from
the room he courtcously declined TO
speak regarding the nature Of tho in
formation he had communicated TO the
President.
y +. Palmer. representing the Quin-
tard IRON Works of New York. which
built the engines Of the Maine was at
the Navy Department to-day I'm consul
tation with the officials respecting the
conersion Of vessels Of the merchant ma
rine into war craft
While not a shp-bullsling firm, the
Ouintard Works have done "A great deal
of work on the engines and interior fit-
tines OF ships. which is just the class OF
work that would be required in the case
the auxiliary cruisers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
FIRST TRAMP OF
AMERICAN MAKE.
Steamer for Virginia and Carolina
Chemical Company,
WILL BEA LARGE OCEAN VESSEL,
The Order for a Chemical Vessel ~
Changed to the Ocean Going Vessel.
One Other Building i'm Maine.
Designs for Warships

WILMINGTON. DEL. March li.-Spe-
cial-The Harlan and Hlllingsworth Com
many Of this city has entered into new
contract with the Virginia and North
Carolina Checical Company Of Richmond
Va. for the construction Of a steamer
for the latter company.
The original contract was for chem
ical steamer to be built for the coast
wise service. Shortly after signing the
contract. however. the chemical company
delded that It would want a larger steam
er and one constructed for trans-oceanic
traffic.
Last week Designer Sinclair Sieikert Of
New, Yorl, and Andrew G.. Wilson Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
went TO Richmond and made the arrange
lnents for the change in the contract
and in the plans and specifications.
TIE FIRST AMERICAN TRAMP.
Tile steamer when completed 1t Is said
will be the nrsl American tramp steam
or anoat. The new contract for her calls
for her completion on or before August
lsi. OF the current year
The shipping hrm oi Mlher, buH q
Knowlton OF New York, have at present
under construction at Bath, Nc. tramp
steamer OF the style TO BE- built by the
Harlan and Holingsworth Company, but
she will not be completed for a year.
The Virginia and North Carolina Chem
ical C0mpanys tramp viii be about 20
feet ln length. Al feet beam. p feet depth
OF hold and viii have $3.50 tons displace-
mcnt on lj feet draught.
POINTS OF DIFFERENCE.
The important difference in her con-
siruction over the chemical steamer first
contracted for lies in the arrangement OF
her deck houses and staterooms and in
her weight. which viii be much greater.
The work on the steamer will begin at
once under the supervision Of Designer
Stewart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
Tho Pnlling Places.

The following is a list Of the polling
places Of tho city. and the Judges ana
clerks who will oficiate IN to-aay5 pri-
mary:
First Precinct-No. 3 south First street
-Judees. A. w. Miller, Joseph Gerring;
Clerks. James c. Hannon, i. 7. Iitz-
second Precinct-No. 2l2 north Second
street - Judges. Il. b. Snead' Lewis
Brander: Clerks, q. d. Pleasants, Jr.,
Alex. Archer
Third Prccinct-No. west Broad street
Judges. Andrew KrOuse. Luther Mar
tin: Clerks, Frank /. starbe. ID. \. Lacy.
Fourth Precnct-NO i0l north Third
street-Judgss Josiah Ryland, Claiborne
Robins. Clerks. Valentino Brown, George
T. Mattern.
Fifth Precinct 80 No. 9O5 east Canal
street between Second and Third)-Judges
NJ. A. Allen, W. r. Fitzgerald; Clerks.
Leigh Crutchneld, william Brantley.
JEFFERSON WARD.
First Preclnct-No IS north Fourteenth
street-Judces. J. c. Cabell. John d.
Lotticr Clerks Goodman Davis, w. b.
Tupman.
Second Precinct - Old Market Hail.
Judges. +. r. Redford. c. Manning. Jr;
Cierxs. feter OSullivan, DAVID Conncn
Third Precinct go No 22l5 east Main
street.-Judges. Thomas p. Shea. Gus.
Gregory. Clerks, r. Z. Mayer, Charles
Koss
Fourth Precinct-No. 30s north Twenty
first stroct-Judges. w. T. Atkinson. j.
T.. Allen: Clerks. william simpson, W.
w. Goodman
JACKSON WARD.
First Preclnct-NO. l02 Brook avenue
Judges h. W. France. John McGOyern,
Clerks. Philip Nciss. Plus keller.
Second Precinct-No l25 west Duvai
strcet-Judees. AZ. b. Felthaus. II. Beel-
man: Clerks. j. Jacob POh, John Nc
Eneany
Third Precnct-In rear OF No. ~ north
Second street. - Judges. w. ]. O'Neil.
Charles n. Wienbern; Clerks, Charles
Booth, O. W. Casser.
Fourth Precinct-No. 600 north Seven.
teeth street-Judges. NJ. L. Gary w. A.
Disney; Clerks. James Rogers. h. J.
Ryan.
MARSHALL WARD.
First PrUcinct-No. 22l6 Lester street
Judges. r. a. Cavedo. Waverly Nuckols:
Clerks. Thomas DUffy. John Higgins.
Second Precinct--Corcorsn Hall-Judees
j. +. Hubbard. Henry Schmidt: Clerks.
A. S. Goode. j. Sydney Montgomery.
Third Precinct-Masonlc Hall-Judges.
w. NJ. Williams. John Pitt: Clerks, L.
Romriel, c. w. Sm;hcrs.
MADISON WARD.
First Precinct-Powhatan Ciub-Judges.
CONTINUED on Second Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
MRS. THURST0N
DIES SUDDENLY
Was With the Congressional Party
in Cuban Waters.
END CAME AT SAGUA LA GRANDE
on Board the Yacht initia-Nery
Meagre Reports Received Concern
ing Her Death---Was in Excel
lent Health When She Left.

WASHINGTON, March H-Consul-Gen-
eral Lee has notified the State Depart
ment OF the death to-day at sasua La
Grande, Cuba, of the wife Of Senator
Thurston, Of Nebraska, on board the
yacht Anita.
THE CONGRESSIONAL PARTY.
Senator and Mrs Thurston were MEM
bers Of a congressional party. which left
Fort Monroe March "a, for a trip 10 Cuba
on tho yacht Anita. The party had a
stormy night off Hatteras and put into
Charleston. The trip was continued az
ter a few days rest. The Anita first
touched Cuba at Havana. and afterward
went on to Matanzas and Sasua La
Grande.
The brief announcement OF Mrs. Thurs
tons death was quite unsatisfactory 10
her many acquaintances in this city and
every cIort Was made 10 secure details
as the demise was most unexpected.
IN EXCELLENT HEALTH.
Mrs. Thurston was in excellent health
when she left the city, having taken an
active part IN the annual convention of
the Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tlon which met here the week before de-
paTture.
Mrs. Thurston before her marriage was
Miss Martha Poland, a niece OF Luxe
Poland, of Vermont. prominent years ago
In the House of Representatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Thurston celebrated their
silver wedding here last fall They
have several children.
Consul-Gcneral Lee received the fol-
lowing telegram this afternoon from Mr..
Walter Barker. United States Consul az
Sagua Ia Grande:
The wife OF Senator Thurston died on
the Anita to-day Shall give every at
tention and wire you from Boca.'
APOPLEXY.
Meagre advices say that Mrs. Thurston
died OF apoplexy about o'clock this
morning, when the yacht was in sight Of
port.
The Anita left Matanzas last night
with all the Congressional party except
Congrcssmen Smith and Cummings, who
went to Sagua by rail. The passage from
Havana 10 Matanzas was very rough.
and that 10 Sagua was worse. II -
thought that this. together with the rough
passage down the coast may have has
tened the end, but nothing definite Is
known here as 10 the circumstances OF
Mrs. Thurston death or as 10 the time
and place OF the funeral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
Spain's Efforts to Buy the BattIeships
Unsuccessful.
THE AMAZ0NAS READY TO SAIL.
Her Sister, the Admiral ADrcualI. Will
Soon BE i'm Condition TO Re Towed
Across the Atlantic If Desired.
Bids ON Ammunition Opened
at the War Department.
Need of Engineers

WASHINGTON. March H.-A weeks
negotiations closed to-day with the pur-
chase by the Navy Department In Lon
don OF tho two fine cruisers built and
building at Elswick. for the brazilian
government Possibly the officials took
more pleasure in closing up the business
in this manner because OF the knowledge
that Spanish agents had been striving
TO secure these very ships. 20 whom, IL
Is said. they would be OF much greater
value in case OF trouble than to the Unit
ed States.
The next question is how 10 get tho
ships home and that has not yet been
settled according to the Secretary OF the
Navy.
Just as soon as the crew can be put
abroad the Amazonas she will start Tor
the United States. The other vessel will
follow az the earliest possible moment.
The terms of sale are secret.
Mr.. Lane. agent of the Maxim-Norden-
field Company said to-day that the two
ships would be most desirable acquisi-
tion 10 the American navy, a. they are
the latest and best products OF the IA
nous Armstrong; yards. one Of the
ships is complete I'm every respect. has
her coal supply and ammunition on board
and steam can be raised az any time.
There will be no trouble In bringing
this ship across, as an adequate force
from the local yards can be secured for
the service.
Il is said the coal and ammunition on
hoard passed with the sale 10 the United
States Tho ammunition Is not all OF tho
kind in use by the United States Navy.
so that the supply OF ammunition Is a
necessary adjunct to the new ships The
other shin has been launched but IL viii
take some time TO make her ready for
sea. Mr. Lane believes however. that
there will be no difficulty In bringing her
over immedil ely II It Is desired to mako
the move without delay. as the huh OF
the ship Is so well along that she could
be tOwed, and her own sail power utilized
for the trip across.
A dangerous deficiency I'm tho engineer
branch OF the navy has been brought 10
light in the fact that Il is scarcely possi-
bic to secure a stan OF engineer officers
to bring back TO the United States any
OF the ships purchased abroad. This
state OF affairs has been brought TO the
attention OF the House Naval Committee.
but so far II Is feared without meeting
with that degree OF success which it
was hoped for I'm tie shape Of an amend
ment increasing the number OF engineer
officers in the service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
EIGHT NEW CUTTERS.
Senator Allen Questions the Naval AZ
fairs Committee.

WASHINGTON. March iL-During its
session OF three hours to-day the Senate
passed a considerable number OF bills
from the calendar, among the number be-
ing one authorizing the construction OF
eight new revenue cutters not exceeding
In aggregate cost S,O2J00o. The national
quarantine bill was made the regular
order OF business and will be taken up
probably On Wednesday
resolution offered last Thursday by
Mr.. Chanu.er, (Nsw Hampshire) author
izlug the committee on Naval Affairs 10
send for persons and papers In the course
of the investigation OF the Maine disaster
was ADOPTED.
Almost Immediately afterwards. Mr.
Allen. (Nebraska), inquired Of Mr. Chand-
Ter what the Naval Affairs Committee
had gone regarding the investigation OF
the AIaino catastrophe. as provided for by
his resolution OF several weeks ago.
Mr.. Chandler in reply, called attention
10 the abscncc Of the chairman OF tho
Naval Committee Mr.. Hale. and disclaim-
ed any desire or intention 10 speak to'
the committee. lie said, however, that
as vet the'committee had taken no action
regarding the investigation beyond pre-
sentlng and securing the passage OF the
resolution authorizing the committee TO
proceed as a court.
He expressed the opinion that TIE pol
icy OF the committee would be 70 await
the action and findings OF the naval court
OF inquiry. He called attention 10 the
interesting fact that naval courts have
no authority under the law 10 compel w.t.
uesses to testify or 10 punish them "
they should refuse. He thought, there-
fore that tho Naval Committee In max
ing IT'S Investigation ought TO be empow-
cred 20 force testimony from witnesses
or suffer penalty for refusal.
rs the Senator advised as To whether
the Naval Affairs Committee WA make
an investigation into the Maine DISASTER
inquired Mr. Allen.
"I am not prepared TO speak ior tne
committee" replied Mr. Chandler. ms
resolution. take II places an Injunction
unon inc committee to conduct an In
vestigatlon and the resolution agreed TO
few minutes ago is In line with that In
junction. Tals ls q subject which don't
think ought 90 be discussed In public.
desire 10 commend the senator from Me-
braska for his patriotic restraint from
discussing this matter"
The conference report OF the army ap-
proprlation bill was presented by Mr..
Quay, OF Pennsylvania. and was agreed
10. other bills were passed as follows;
TO pay Hattie A. Phillips. widow OK
John Phillips. 5000 for services rendered
by John Phillips In bearing dispatches
from the commanding GERS at Fort
Phil Kearney to Fort Laramie In De-
cember, 1866 after the massacre OF tho
United States soldiers under Lieutenant
Colonel Fetterman. by the Sioux In
dans. and by whose Services the gar
rlson nj Fort Phil Rearney. then sur
rounded by Sioux Indians. was rescued
and saved from humiliation: TO increase
Tho nension OF Mrs Letitla Tyler Sem
ple. a daughter OF President John Tyler
10 $50 a month.
Ths bin authorizing the Secretary ef thA
Treasury 10 have constructed eight vese
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-15
JUDGE AND EDITOR FIGHT.
Two Stories Of the Encounter Told by
Friends of the COmbatants.

Two Stories of the Encounter Told 10y
Friends ofthe Combatants.
ATLANTA. GA. March H.-The dining
room OF the Klmbsl Hotel was The scene
tonight Of a sensational encounter be-
tween Judge John Berry. Of the CRY
Court OF Atlanta. and Orth Stein, editor
OF the Looking Glass. a Sensational week
~ publication. The dining-room was wei
filled and the AFFAIR created the greatest
excitement, many ladies and gentlemen,
on seeing the blood-besmearod face or
one of the combatsnts and a pistol fash
ing In the hands OF the other. becoming
panic-strlcken.
Both Judge Berry and Mr.. Stein board
nj the Kimball and were at dinner a. the
same hour Tonight.
According to Ssein. Judge Berry walk
ed up to him unknown and without
word struck him across the forehead with
a bottle OF catsup cutting an ugly cash.
and knocking Stein out OF his chair to the
floor. Berry then, Stein says. kicked him
several times IN the face, making bad
wounds. Stein drew his revolver. but IN
getting II out OF his pocket he unloosened
tho breech. Berry tOen seized the revolt
yer and pummelod Stein with II unul
no was nearly unconscious and his race
covered With blood. The walters and some
Of the guests who by this time mustered