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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
FLOOD MEN DID NOT BOLT.
Friend of the Senator's Tells
About the Nelson Meeting.

Mr.. w. N. Dowson, of Nelson county,
was in the city yesterday and in dis
cussing the trouble that occurred in the
Democratic meeting in his county, said
the idea that the Flood men bolted was
entirely erroneous. He said the County
Democratic Committee, at April court,
by vote of 10 to /, decided in favor of
a mass-meeting and against magisterial
district meetings TO elect delegates to
the congressional convention; that in this
idea the county was worked up by Messrs.
Glasgow and Flood; that there was a
large crowd present, probably between
eight and nine hundred. The meeting
was called to order in the courtroom,
which only held about one-thrd OF the
crowd Most of the Glasgow men We're
In the courtroom. but there was standing
room for only few OF the Flood men.
Mr.. John Horsley was elected chair
can: after which Mr.. II. II. Gordon, of
Nelson, was called on to make a speech.
He responded by stating that he was
not a candidate for Congress, and one or
the other Of the gentlemen who had can
vassed the county ought TO have the
delegation. A resolution was then Of
fered that the meeting separate into dis
trict meetings TO select delegates This
was opposed by the Flood men. The
Chair declared the motion carried; a
division and count were asked for and
II was stated that as two-thirds of the
crowd was on the outside the division
should be taken I'm the courthouse yard
This was objected TO by the Glasgow men,
but the Chair ruled that division was
IN order. that the crowd could not get in
the courtroom, and ne would take Il out
side. Mr.. Horsley then went outside
The motion 10 divide into districts was
ucieaieu on division, and delegates
were elected and instructed for FJood
Some OF the anti-Flood men remained
an the courtroom, elected another chair
man. separated into district meetings
elected delegates. and instructed them
for Gordon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
ANNEXATION or HAWAII.
Amendments TO War-Revenue Bill
hearing Thereon.

WASHINGTON, May N.-The Hawaiian
annexation question, which has been the
subject of no little concern about the
Senate for the past few days. assumed
definite shape In the Senate to-day, when
Senator's Lodge and Morgan offered
amendments TO the war-reyenue bill,
bearing directly upon the subject. Sena-
tor Lodges amendment is in the words OF
the Newlands resolution, and provides In
direct terms for the annexation OF the
islands. Senator Lodge was seen imme-
diately after he had sent his amendment
to the desk. and announced 1t to be his
purpose TO press the amendment to the
end.
Investigation develops that Senator
Lodges action in presenting 1.-The amend
ment was the result of more or less con-
ference, though of an informal character,
among the staunchest advocates of annex
alton.
The members Of the Senate Committee
on Finance are generally adverse 20
the Lodge amendment, as inimicaI 10 the
speedy passage of the revenue bill. They
say that the bill would be indefinitely
delayed with the Hawaiian amendment
included, and that under existing condi-
tons this cannot be thought OF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
DIR. Alexander, of Nashville, Stated
CIerI<-Disregard OF Sabbath.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, May 27.-At the
meeting Of the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church to-day, Rev. j. n.
p. Summerville, of South Carolina, pre-
sided. DR.. r. p. Kerr handed in the
resignation of DR.. Joseph Wilson, stated
clerk of the Assembly, and it was ac-
cepted. DIR. Alexander, of Nashville, was
made his successor.
The standing Committee on Narrative
submitted a report concluding as fol-
lows: at will be seen that whilst there
has not been any remarkably widespread
and powerful outpouring of the Holy
Spirit, nevertheless the Spirits special
influence and power have been expe-
rienced throughout the bounds of our
beloved Zion. The missionary spirit is
evidently increasing, both as to home and
foreign work. The spirit Of worldliness
is reported as diminishing. Although
family religion is sadly neglected, our
youth are still being trained up in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord by
earnest and consecrated Sabbath-school
teachers. SO we have reason to thank
God, take courage, and go forward I'm
the name Of our Lord"
The report was adopted.
The standing Committee on the Sab
bath submitted a report setting forth
that there is a growing disregard of the
Sabbath day, and that 1t is not confined
alone to non-Chrstians. Some of our
people seem to disregard the law and
principle of the Sabbath, as expressed in
the Decalogue, and are governed very
often by personal convenience and the
interest of worldly gain and sensuous
pleasure.
The committee advised that the AS
sembly call upon all our people to use
their utmost personal influence for the
Scriptural observance of the Sabbath as
the Lords day. The report was adopted
After routine business. the Assembly
took a recess till s =. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
SERGEANT FIRED ON.
APPARENT EFFORT TO TAMPER
WITH MoRTARs At KEY WEST.
THREE MEN And A CARRIAGE.
Also, n SuspfciOus-LOOlSing Package.
The Sergeant Receives a Flesh
At, But Escape.

KEY WEST, FLA, May ia SER
geant Of artillery on duty at a mortar
battery near Fort Taylor was fired upon
early this morning by three unknown
men, whom he says he knows to be
Spaniards. The fire was promptly re-
turned, but the men escaped.
The affair. which is involved in good
deal of mystery, began yesterday eve
ming. when three swarthy men made an
attempt to enter the gate Of the reserva-
ton, but were summary turned off by
the sentry. No further attention was
given TO the incident until last night,
when, between 10 and II o'clock, the ser
geant of the artillery guard near the
mortar battery discovered the figures Of
three men few yards ahead Of him.
Almost simultaneously with the discov-
cry they opened fire upon him with pis-
tolls. Three bullets whizzed past the ser
geant, and fourth lodged in the heshy
part of his left arm just above the ell
bow. The sergeant dropped his raised
rife, and as he did so, and before he
could raise his rifle again, the men turn
ed and fed out of range. He sent seve-
raj shots after them and then went for
the guard
STRANGERS AGAIN APPEAR.
A sharp lookout was kept for the
strangers, and soon after midnight.a sus-
picous noise was heard outside the gate
near which the mortar battery is located
An investigation resulted in the discov-
cry of carriage just outside the gate.
The sergeant gave orders TO fire, and
volley was sent at the vehicle. A mo-
ment later, it appears, three men were
seen running up the street, and the fire
of the soldiers were directed upon them,
but without effect, the suspects escaping,
apparently unframed.
The sergeant declares that on the oc-
casion of the last visit of the strangers,
one of the latter carried a suspicious
looking package about three feet long.
The sergeant who was the principal In
the adventure with the three strangers
is Charles Richards, Battery B, First
Artillery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
TRADESATISFACT0RY
VOLUME or BUSINESS AS LARGE AS
USUAL AT THIS SEASON.
BEST REPORTS FROM THE WEST.
outlook There Continues Eminently
Agreeable 40 the Agricultural In
terests Wheat Situation Shows
Little Change on the Week.

NEW YORK, May 2T-Bradstreets VIII
say tomorrow: a total volume of busi-
ness fully proportioned to or in excess
of that usually noted at this season OF
the year is indicated by reports TO Brad
streets this week. In most sections OF
the country the situation generally re-
mains satisfactory. The volume of bank
clearings. as was TO be expected shows
the contraction usual toward the close
of the month Of May. but with few ex-
,eptions the crop situation, the volume
IF railroad earnings, and the reports
from a number of leading industries
point to a maximum volume of business
doing in most parts of the country. Re
lstively, the best trade reports continue,
as for some time past, to come from the
Central West and Northwest, where the
outlook, both as regards crop-yield and
prices, continues eminently satisfactory
TO the agricultural interests.
The wheat situation shows little change
On the week, but this and next years de-
livery appear to have parted company,
SIS shown by the increased stringency of
the prices Of wheat for immediate use,
pointing TO unimpaired strength in the
nearby statistical position, while on the
other hand, the large yield foreshadowed
tends 10 easiness in the prices OF next
years crop delivery. The price OF corn
reflects less anxiety about the crop, in
duced by the return of weather favorable
20 planting and growth
COTTON.
Weather conditions do not altogether
favor the cotton crop, dry weather being
complained of throughout most Of the
South Atlantic and Gulf States. The pos
sibility of overselling, upon the realiza-
ton Of a large crop, is reflected in the
Increased interest manifested In spot and
August delivery cotton, the latter selling
At a considerable premium over next sea-
sons delivery.
Reports from the iron and steel indus
tries are of very large business being
1ona by the mills and furnaces.
Signs accumulate that the long-lool-
ed-for improvement in the WOOL trade
Is nearer realization.
Cereal exports still continue unprece-
dentedly heavy, wheat shipments for the
week aggregating 4,3091 1873 bushels, against
l06400O bushels last week, 2.0Sl.00 bushels
In this week year ago, 2,064,000 bushels
in 1896, and 2,426,OO0 bushels in 1895. Corn
exports are among the largest on record,
aggregating ,456 bushels this week.
against $3.50, 900 bushels last week, 21S5,O0O
bushels this week a year ago, 1.720,00O
bushels in 1896, 100000 bushels in 1895,
and $1,000 bushels in 1894.
FAILURES.
Business failures in the United States
number 231, an increase of 30 over last
week, but compared with 257 In this week
a year ago. 227 in 1896. and 1S3 in the cor
responding week OF 1895 and 1894.
Business failures in thu. Dominion of
Canada this week number Is, only one
half those of last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
sTPrNGTH OF OUR FORCES.
A Pardon 10 Walter Cox.

Governor Tyler yesterday issued par
don to Walter Cox, who was sentenced
in the County Court of Grayson In May
1897, 10 nine years imprisonment Tor
the murder OF a man named Pugh.
Cox got into a difficulty with Pugh, who
was a moonshiner. and who had beaten
one of Cox's brothers. After the occur
renee, Pugh followed him and his brothers
and attacked them with brass knucks and
a stick, whereupon Cox shot him.
The grounds upon which the pardon
was granted were: First, the examination
Of after-discovered evidence; and, second.
the requests of worthy and promi-
nent citizens OF the county, who knew
the circumstances under which the &C.
currence took place. Public sentiment
was strongly in favor OF the pardon, and
the Judge and Commemorative Attorney
OF the county interposed no objections.
Cox's conduct in prison has been unusu-
ally good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
lieutenant Blows Detail.

Colonel Taylor. OF the Fourth. received
a telegram from Lieutenant William n.
Blow, of the regular army, now in Port
land, Me-, to the effect that he will be in
Richmond in few days.
Lieutenant Blow will become one of the
majors of tho Fourth, his detail for this
purpose having been requested by Gov
ernor Tyler. Lieutenant Blows regiment
is now stationed in New Mexico. but he
is away on leave. He is "a native of Nor
folk and a graduate Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
ONLY FIVE VOTES. 90

OWING TO AN OVERSIGHT on
the part of the Clerk OF Hust-
ings Court, the name OF Mr. An
drew Aaronson was not printed on
the official ballot as a candidate for
the Council in Jackson Ward. The Clerk
overlooked Mr.. Aaronsons notification
Of candidacy, which caused all bis
friends TO believe that he withdrew az
the eleventh hour and, therefore sur
rendered the contest. Mr.. Aaronson is
very popular I'm Jackson Ward. and no
doubt would have. been elected but Tor tho
mistake Of the Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28

ditions applicable to similar articles IN
the domestic mails Of the United states
THE articles shall be sent to the com
mandants Of the forces by every oppor,
tunity offered by the sailing OF united
states vessel for said forces. The saillhs
dates of the vessels cannot be announces
I'm advance, and the articles should,
therefore. be forwarded promptly 10 Fan
Francisco, in order that they may De as
patched thence TO destination az tne hrS'
annortunitv. CHI. EMORY SMITH,
Postmaster-GeneraL'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
MIR. Charles r.. Berry Dead.

Mr.. Charles Z. Berry, a son OF the late
Andrew Berry, died yesterday morning
at S:45 o'clock. Deceased was n sufferer
from consumption. having been in i'll
health for some time. His first wife died
of this disease, and he married the second
time only about three weeks ago. His
wife survives him. Mr.. Berry was in mis-
3Sth year
The funeral will take place from the
First Baptist church tomorrow after
noon at 40 O'Clock. The interment viii
be in Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
Mr.. VIII. slightly Better.

The condition of Flrst-Sergeant Carey
wills OF Company ID, Third Regiment,
who was injured by fall from window
Tuesday night. was thought to be inn
proved last night. He has never fully
regained consciousness. but at one time
yesterday afternoon his mind seemed
very nearly clear. He is at the Old Do
minion Hospital where his wife is con-
stantly with him. His father also arrived
yesterday from Charlottesville
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28

Correspondents Thrau and Jones En-
Route for Key West

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The State De-
partment has been notified by British
Consul Gollan, at Habana, that the ex-
change of prisoners has been effected,
and that the Maple, with Charles Thrall
and Hayden Jones, the American cor
respondents on board, has sailed for Key
West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
Disaster I'm East Indian waters.

CALCUTTA. May Zion Tuesday,
while the British India Steam Naviga-
ton Company's steamer Mecca was tow
ing her sister ship. the Lindula. whose
shaft was broken, the hawser parted. the
two vessels came into collision, and the
Mecca was sunk. her captain and nfty-
two others being drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
An Aged Lady Passed Away.

: Mrs. X. w. stinson died yesterday
morning al 1880 o'clock at the residence
OF her son-in-law, Mr.. Edward +. Wood
ward. No. III west Cary street. De-
ceased was in her list year.
The funeral VIII take place from the
clay-street Methodist Episcopal church
this morning at II o'cloc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28
KRUPP GUNS FOR SPAIN.
Passed Through Germany and
Erance as ..Kifchcn Eurnifure.n

France as .'Kitchcn Furniture."
GIBRALTAR. May 3 delayed in trans
mission). obtained here from
a trustworthy source says that a consign-
ment of forty Rrupp guns, suitable for
forts or battleships, has been sent from
Essen, in Germany. to Cadiz. and Is now
on It's way through Spain. 1t is said
that the guns passed through German.
French, and Spanish custom-houses as
Kitchen furniture"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28

Mrs Taylor, wife of Colonel George w.
Taylor, of the Fourth. accompanied by
her three girls. reached the city from
Norfolk last night, and will be here seve-
raj days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-28

Ihe condition OF Miss Nellie Rogers wa
reported as unimproved last night.
MISS Louise Booker. OF Old Point "a
r sls,.'ns Miss Montague at No. 81 west
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-01
ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE ID VOTERS
PRECINCT REGISTRATION.

Office of the Registrar of Voters of the
 soCity and County of San Francisco
 Notice is hereby given that the Boards of Precinct Registration for the general election to be held on Tuesday, the Sth day of November, A. D. 1S9S will meet in their respective precincts for the regis trati8n of voters and such other purposes as are prescribed by law, on Wednes- day, August 10, 1898. from o'clock a. m. until 10 o'clock D. m. daily for hVe (o) days until and including Monday, August 15. 1898, on which day all registration closes.
 All electors who have not been regis tered for said general election are hereby invited to present themselves for regis tration.
 The Boards of Precinct Registration will Sit as above for the purpose Of register ing all legal and qualified voters residing in their precincts who have not reSlst- cred at the office of the Registrar or Voters since June 1, 1898. Any person who has not registered since June l, 1898, and fails to register at the Boards of Precinct Registration of the precinct in which he resides Will be debarred the privilege of voting at such election.
 In. accordance with section 21 of the "Aet to Regulate the Registration or
 Votefs,'' etc. the following places have i been secured for the sessions Of the l Boards of Precinct Registration:
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-01

NEW YORK. July 31.-Back. from the coast of Cuba, battIe-scarred ana Dowder-statned and punctured in spots with her formidable guns oristung III +he sunlight and her officers and crew laughing and cheering like schooIooyS on holiday trip, the United states battIeship Texas, Captain J. ", Ph!lip in command. steamed slowly. up the lower bay from Sandy Hook this fore noon on her way to the Brooklyn navy yard. 5- s: =
 SaIutations of welcome came from all sides. Every vessel that beasted a steam whistle let it shriek for all It was worth. The piping toots or ltt'e tugboats mingled with the deep-toneo roars from the ocean and coastW1se steamers. and the usual calm of the Sabbath was supplanted by a Yerftapie pandemonium.
 The man in charge of the steam siren on the Texas worked like a beaver re plying to the hearty reception Inc cheers of the eXCuTsiOniSts and pas sergers on the, numerous ferry boats were taken up by the. people Who watched the bIack-painted Warshlp from New York and Brooklyn shores, and the sailors responded with waving caps and handkerchiefs, captain Phillip was on the bridge directing the course of the Texas, and by his side stood his executive officer, Lieutenant Commander c. B. Harber.
 When the Texas reached the navy yard the dock was crowded with blue Jackets and marines, who greeted their fellows with feverish enthusiasm and welcomed them back with joyous cheers. The general outward appear ance of the big floating fort showed that the Texas had had a rough time of it. and a close inspection revealed the places where the shells of the Dons had penetrated the port bow and star board superstructure.
 On the 22d of June while the. Texas was bombarding the Morro at the en-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-01
SAGCED UNDER HEAVY WEIGHT Excitement on Brooklyn
 Bridge. SPANS SINK PERCEPTIBLY BLOCKADE OF sTREETCARs THE
 CAUSE.
SPANS SINK PERCEPTIBLY
Engineers Express the Belief That the Great Structure Has Reach ed the Limit of Its
 Strength.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, July 31.-The reports that Brooklyn bridge had sunk ten feet while trolley cars were stalled on the so11th roadway of the big structure Friday evening are now known to have had some foundation in fact. An Ia- sDection made after the excitement had snbsidel showed that the bridge sag ged so much because of the expansion of the metals of which it is composed, that the added sagging occasioned by the weight of the crowded trolley cars caused the steel truss to buckle. Ihls buclxling was like the removal or q nrop. and the south side truss did drop rnril the entire weight fell upon the supporting cables. ,-,,...,,. r. The suspended structure vibrated ana groaned in a way that was tefItIS III III 5 5 fo all persons on promenade or 1n the
 The bridge officials say similar acci- dents happened before, ana lnat tue strergth of the bridge has been Tn no way impaired but others are asKlhg each other if the carrying capaclty ot the bridge has not been almost reacheo and if Chief Engineer Martin IS not too sanguine of it's sustaining power.
 Samuel Probasco, chief engineer or the department of bridges, ana no" III CndTRe or tJIOOhiNll DI4NtS tiA
 sence Of Chief Engineer Martin, ao- Inits in an interview that the 'exces, sive" heat of the last few days has had the effect of expanding the cables be- yond anything they had yet undergone
 The death of a horse on the south roadway had caused blockade of troll Sey cars. The cars were strung around the south roadway on the main span with hundreds of persons returning from their daily work. It made their hearts quail when they felt the struc- ture sag down suddenly and rebound. animal was removed and the blockade lifted. It is the belief among many who regularly cross the bridge that the accident indicates that the bridge has reached its limit of strength in the present system of elevated and trolley cars and that extra precautions will be necessary to prevent a dangerous strain on the structure
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-01
Wild Demonstration as She Arrives at New York
 From Cuba.
Scared and Punctured in. Spots, the Vessel Goes to Brook
 lyn DrydOCk.

trance of Santiago harbCr 6-inch shell tore through the port side under the anchor about twenty feet from the bow. This shell exploded on the oppo- site side of the gun deck and on us way instantly killed Frank Blakeley, first-class apprentice, whose home was in Lawrence, Mass. This was the only fatal missile which struck the Texas during her fighting term, as none or the Other9men who were wounded sue cumbed to their injuries. A piece Of the shell which killed Blakeley hit John Lively, a iandsman, in the leg, and in =flicted a dangerous and painful wound Lively was limping around the gun deck to-day and said he would soon be all right again.
 During the engagement of July 3, when the Texas was chasing CerVera s vessels, a big shell probably from the Almirante Oquendo, pierced the star board bulkhead underneath the bridge. It passed through the Yentflator, and after carrying away the ash hoist en- tered the smokestack, where 1t eX- plOded. but injured no one. Several shots took effect on the bridge and other parts of the superstruCture, but nearly all traces of the damage done by them. were removed on the homeward trip.
 The firing of the port turret gun across the upper deck shook the vessel considerably, and she will need gen. eral overhauling, as her decks and sup ports have been loosened. If occasion required, however, the Texas could fight at a moments notice, her batteries being in excellent order. All the sail ors who were seen said that the Texas was a wonderful ship and her record of E the Cuban coast had laid at rest the stories which had been circulated as tC her being an unlucky vessel.
 Twenty two sick sailors and marines were brought back from the squadron
 by the Texas and they were all trans ] ferred to the naval hospital adjoining l the navy yard. None of them had beer injured in battle and in no case is there 1 fear of fatal results. Drydock No. is E in readiness for the docking of the ]. Texas, which will be done tomorrow.