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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
ANXIETY OVER ARMY BILL.

PROPOSAL TO INCREASE GERMAN INFANTRY
ALSO REJECTED.
Berlin Feb 22-The Budget Committee OF the
Reichstag, which yesterday rejected the Govern
ments proposal in the Army bill for an increase
~ zen sauadrons in the cavalry to-day rejected the
rronosal 10 Increase the infantry Both reflections
were made at the instance OF the Centrists
The Minister for War. General Won Gesser. at
the close OF to-day's sitting said 1T is imperative
that something should be done to arrive at un-
derstanding as II IS impossible 20 agree 10 abandon
for five years all prospect OF strengthening the
cavalry"
Although the action Of the committee may, be
modided at subsequent stages OF the Army bill.
these reflections are causing little uneasiness as
70 the ultimate fate OF the measure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
TIFF REMINGTON ARRIVES AT MANILA

Washington. Feb. 22.-Admiral Dewey an
nounced the arrival OF the gunboat Bennington
a. Manila to-day. The Bennington received or
ders at Honolulu to proceed 10 Manila at once.
stopping at Wake Island to hoist the United
states Aag which. il is assumed. has been DONE
and also at Guam. She seems TO have beaten
the Yorktown. which brought her orders from
San Francisco. in the run TO Manila The soiace
sailed from Malta yesterday for Manila
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
CANADIAN COMMISSIONERS RETURN

Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 22-sir Wilfrid Laurter, Sir
Louis Davies and Sir Richard Cartwright returned
to-day from Washington. Clifford Sifton and W. S.
Fielding who went TO Washington TO confer with
their colleagues remained in NewYork. Sir
Wilfrid when asked II he had anything 10 say
as TO the outcome Of the meetings Of the Com
mission. said: The statement made az Wash
ington couple Of days by Senator Fairbanks
and myself is authentic and may be taken as
correct Further than this" he added. Il can add
nothing and positively decline to say any
thing for publica tom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
FAIR OVERHEAD; FOUL UNDER FOOT.

YESTERDAYS WEATHER TEMPTED MANY OUT OF
DooRs-ro BE COLDER TO-DAY.
No one had cause 10 complain about the weather
yesterday So bright the skies and so balmy
was the air that It seemed as though Nature was
temntins people 10 celebrate the holiday In outdoor
measures and thousands could not resist the temp
,atton notwithstan nding the fact that travelling
A,t ,hs city on foot was far from enjoyable
owing 70 the heaps OF snow In the streets mist
snraiops the city nearly every morning and some
times a little while before or after sunset The
mist Yesterday was unusually heavy.
slight change in the weather will take place
to-day N the official weather forecast comes true.
The local Weather Bureau announced last night
that generally fair but somewhat colder weather
would prevail to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
WOODEN BARRACKS FOR TROOPS.

QUARTERS FOR SOLDIERS IN HOT WEATHER
APPOINTMENT OF CUBANs.
Havana, Feb 22.-General Brooke approves
we plans Of erecting plain wooden barracks for
me troops which will remain here during the
not weather A building for each company. 100
ny 81 feet with double roof. and having for the
sioes OF the house panels on horizontal pivots,
20 az 10 swing completely open, with a sepa-
rave Kitchen connected by covered way, VIII
cost Tor each company $4,000. Some Of the
troops viii occupy the Spanish masonry bar
racks General Carpenter has just found one.
capable OF accommodating 5000 men. at Ciego
oe AVila. on the Moron trocha
The Governor-General yesterday made the fol-
lowing appointments:
LORENZO c. DEL PORTIIIO. Director OF Justice
structior.
JUAN LLIToRAs Chief OF Notaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
sBIPBUILDING AT NEWPORT NEWS.
WHAT C. P HUNTINGTON SAYS OF WORK
THERE.

Nevport News Va Feb. % (SpecaD.-Colis p.
Wilmington arrived in this city to-day from New
York In speaking OF improvements contemplated
in the shipyard, Mr.. Huntington stated that the
work 10 be done this year. including the new dry
dock. will cost 100000. Several new piers Will
be built. some Of the departments will De enlarged
and two mammoth electric cantilever cranes for
ebinbu,lding will be built Under of these.
which will be 80 feet long the TWO new levia-
thans for the Pacific Mail Line Will be constructed.
ment. instead OF 1900 tons, as published hereto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
SENATOR DAVIS on FRENCH SITUATION

Chicago. Feb Ex-senator Cushman X. Davis. Of
Minnesota who recently returned from Paris.
where he was a member OF the Spanish-American
Peace Commission. said to-day. Although the
situation In Paris to-day is apparently most un-
settled 7 do not regard either ar Orieanist or a
Ronapartist restoration as among the possibilities
In fact | believe the republican form OF govern
menf Is stronger than ever before IN France and
do not fear for the future Of that great people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
NEwFoUNDLAND FISHERIES QUESTION

St Johns, n. F., Feb 2-The failure of the Joint
High Commission to reach agreement revives
the question whether Newfoundland Is not entitled
70 demand from the British Government the right
to negotiate a fisheries treaty with the United
states Independent OF Canada.
RE Rond- Blaine Convention, negotiated in 1890
was vetoed by the imperial authorities only until
canada should have obtained the right TO attempt
swcb an ARRANGEMENT herself. the failure OF which
aouid logically involve a revision Of the British
Governments course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
11NAREs CHALLENGES D'ALMENAs.

Madrid. Feb. 22-General Linares who was
In command OF the Spanish troops at Santiago
at the time Of the captulation, has challenged
Count d'Almcnas to a duel. on account Of the
attacks which the Count made upon him Mon
day and yesterday in the Senate in connection
with his arraignment Of the conduct Of the
Spanish generals engaged in the war in Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
CORDIAL MEETING OF PRESIDENTS.
EXECUTIVES OF CHILL AND ARGENTINA DISCUSS
BOUNDARY QUESTION.

Valparaiso. Feb 22-An official dispatch an
nounces a meeting Of a most amicabe character
on February l5 at Punta Arenas. on board the
Chilian cruiser O'Higgins. between General Roca.
PRECEDENT Of the Argentine Republic. and Sehor
Errazuriz President Of Chill.
Cordial speeches were exchanged. the question
Of the boundary dispute discussed, and Presi-
dent Roca accepted an invitation 10 Wat Santiago
de Chill al early date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
QUESTION OF SAMOAN RULE.

REPORT THAT GERMANY HAS ASKED FOR MR..
CHAMBERs's REMOVAL.
PerIin Feb 22-According 10 the sem-off1cial
"Hamburgischer Correspondent" the German For
eign Office, complying with a petition OF Germans
in Samoa has requested the Washington Govern
rnent IN supersede Chief Justice Chambers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
WRECK on THE UNION PACIFIC.

SEVERAL PAssENGERs OK THE OVERLAND LIN
TIED REPORTED KILLED.
Omaha. Neb, Feb. 22-The Union Pacific
overland Limited vas wrecked at Rawlins.
Wyo tonight. Several people are reported to
have been killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
n,u,cr TO THE WESTERNLAND

Antwerp. Feb. 22.-The Red Star Line steamer
,vesternland Captain Mills before reported as ar
r,ving here on February %. from New orK Is
damaged by heavy weather encountered on me
ia1s TIE second cabin flooded she also
ho911 collision on February Is with the schooner
Young Fox.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
FRIENDLY TO MR.. PORTER.
GERMAN PAPERS APPROVE. HIS STATEMENT RE
GARDNG TRADE RELATIONS

GARDING TRADE RELATIONS.
Berlin. Feb. 22-The German press comments IN
friendly tone upon the arrival Of Robert P. Por-
't VINO was President McKiney's special COM
missioner 70 Cuba and Porto Rico. and reproduces
"'s recent statement. in the course Of which he
sao mere could be no commercial difficulty between
4S Ohneh States and Germany. because apart
:, I'm GREAT Britain. America is knit more closely
~ germany by bonds Of kinship mutual interests
man 10 any other Power
ue semi-ofcial "Berliner Post refers 10 the in
eryiew as noteworthy"
Ihe "Beriiner Tsgeblatt" says: Even IL Mr.. Por.
mission 1e unofficial. he will hnd himself
A-0inso In Doth official and private circles and
s'' information re may desire "''"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
A SERVICE " HIS MEMORY.

service in memory OF President Faure will be
held at 10 a. m to-day in the Church Of ST. Vim
cent de Paul, No. III West Twenty third St
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23
REPORT IN DREYFUS CASE.
CONVICTED OF CRIME THAT DID NOT
EXIST, IT IS SAID.
PRoCURAToR GENERAL WILL ASK TO
HAVE SENTENCE ANNULLED WITH
OUT RETR1AL. SAYS THE "soIR."

HAVE SENTENCE ANNULLED W1IH-
OUT RETRIAL. SAYS THE "sOIR.'
Paris, Feb. 22-The "Soir'' announces that NJ.
Maneau. the Procurator- General will submit
his report in the Dreyfus affair next week. The
report will ask the Court Of Cessation 1t is said.
to annul the conviction without ordering re-
trial.
IF this be correct 1t shows that the evidence
before the Court not only proves Dreyfus inno-
cent, but that the crime for which he pun
ished never existed. the French law ONT al
lows the Court of Cessation TO quash a sentence
without retrial when there is proof that the
offence alleged was never perpetrated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23

Sher Keila may he intended for shukurleh. a
district about hundred miles eastward from
KhartOum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-23

Continued on ninth page.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20

this morning in the County Court. Oh
the Venire of tWenty-One brought from
Lynchburg, the following were selected
to try the case: Messrs. w. n. Wexford
c. Il. Wilson, Ernest Hull, III. ID. John
son, X. j. Burndt, w. u. Dillon, T.. ID.
lngledove, J. Me II. Peters, i; ii. Adams
+. j. Rockenback, Silas Ogden, and L.
W. Baughan.
The circumstances Of the killing Of Mr.
Hall Carter are familiar TO Dispatch
readers. and testimony in detail Is, there
fore not necessary to be given in this
trial. There was no material difference in
the statements of witnesses to-day from
those made i'm the former trial.
The most important witness was Spen-
Ger Hill. who claimed TO have been an
eyewitness 10 the tragedy. The defence
endeaVOred by the testimony Of the Coro-
ner and the statement OF Price TO break
down HIS testimony.
AT the session of court tonight Mr..
W. G. Franklin for the prosecution, At
tempted to prove by Or. TaliaferrO That
in the case Of q gunshOt-wOund inflicted
i'm close proximity 10 the bOdy-saY in
nineteen inches-the skin would be black
Dr. Taliaferro if that would not necessa-
rily be the result. Or. TaliaferrO refused
to testify upon that line as an expert.
He was then asked if Reese. on medical
Jurisprudence, was not good authority.
and if Reese took that position.
The Court refused TO compel the Doctor
To testify as an expert and would not
allow Mr.. Franklin TO introduce as evil
dence what Reese says on the subject
i'm his jurisprudence.
Argument in the case will begin to-
morrow afternoon. and 1t is believed the
jury viii reach their verdict some time
tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20

and northampton for the purpose or pro-
tecting the seed-oysters of those waters.
Senator George w. lie Cato, OF Acco-
mac appeared before the board and made
a strong plea for the protection Of these
oysters, which have been the object or a
great deal of piracy in past years. Ihey
are carried in large numbers every sea-
son to Maryland and New Jersey waters
I'm violation OF the laws Of Virginia. The
last General Assembly authorized the
board TO apply all the tax received from
the oyster industry along the ocean side
of Accomac and Northampton TO the
protection Of the seed oysters. The IN
come derived from the oysters in the
waters mentioned is about 5000 annually.
The cost Of the two guard-boats. It IS
estimated. will not be over 500 a year.
The board reelected Messrs. Hudgins,
Costin, and Parks captains Of the ves-
sells of the oyster navy.
The meeting yesterday was the first
held upon the completion of a years
trial of the law creating the board. It's
working has been eminently satisfactory.
The net income turned into the Treasury
by the board is about S35 600. Last year
the receipts from the oyster industry
were. in round numbers, $4,000; the eX-
pense of enforcing the oyster laws $4,000.
The board explain that a better showing
would have been made but for the fact
that two or three cases now pending i'm
the courts have delayed their receiving
a considerable amount which the State.
it is thought, will eventually get.
The next meeting Of the board will be
held at Wachapreague, Accomac county,
May Both.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20
Personals and Briefs.

Professor c. c. Mera, of 2OS east Cary
street, is critically i'll.
DIR. Moses d. Hoge. Jr., and Or. \. c..
Palmer have returned from visit North.
Mrs. DR.. Charles H. Culpepper, Of
Portsmouth. Va, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. John :. Harwood.
Mrs. Lawson c. Younger, who was re-
Gently quite badly injured I'm a runaway
accident, is now conyalescent.
Miss Annie l.. Bowman, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Philadel-
phia. returned home last evening. ac-
cOmpanied by her cousin, Miss Essie ID.
Rosenstein
Mrs r.. L. Ettenger and children, Of
Indianapolis, Ind. are here on a brief
visit. and are stopping with Mrs Etten-
gers mother. Mrs. y. 4. Bond, No. SIT
north Twenty-eighth street.
News has been received here that Mrs.
William =. Reed. of ChincOteague Island,
was fearfully burned a few days ago.
According 10 the latest information re-
ceived here all hope OF her recovery has
been given up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20
SOUTHWEST CONVOOATIoy
In Session ut Cbristiansburg-The
Attendance.

CHRISTIANSBURG. Va. April o.
CSpecial)-The Southwest Virginia cony5.
cation Of the Episcopal Church convened
here last night IN st. Thomas church.
of which Rev. Floyd Il Kurtz Is The gee.
tor. Rev. J. J. Lloyd, d. D.. Of Lynch.
burg, preached the opening sermon The
following ministers are IN attendance.
Revs. Mercer L. Logan, D. D.. o. Nyih.'
vile. S. j. $. Alfriend. OF Pu.o'N. T. "
Hubbard, Of Salem; X. W. Patton. oi
Roanoke City: Dallas Tucker. ~ heli3fa
City; J. J. Lloyd. -. d.. OF Lyr.1hlfs.
Arthur r. Gray Of Amherst COURTEOUS.
X. T.. Boykln. OF Nelson county, W. d.
Milton, of Roanoke city; J. O.. Scott. "
Buena Vista; A. 4. Jett, Of stanton H.
j. McBryde, d. D.. Of Lexington p. l.
LemaZy, of Bedford county. ana floyl
Kurtz, OF Radford.
The dean Of the convocation, l,ey. T.
NJ. Carson, y. D., OF Lynchburg was un-
able 10 attend, and Rev. Dr. Lloyd was
presiding officer and Or. Logan secretary
Sessions will be held morning ard aiiei,
noon each day during the week one ol
the great objects OF the convocauon ls w
extend the work Of the Church in th"
section Of the state. and 10 build up ~,
weak places. 4 missionary meeuns VII
be held tomorrow night ~ Whlcn h.F''
Gray. Lemazy, ana Lloyd VIII ne lh7
speakers. The needs of 700 OH.
trict will then be presented. and eiiNts .
efforts made TO arouse a greater state ''
activity and enthusiasm in this direction
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20
MIR. JOHN j. sLEDD DEAD.
An Old Citizen Passes Away-Other
Deaths and Funerals.

Mr.. John Joseph Sledd. one of Rich
mond's Oldest German citizens, died at
his residence, No. 1Oi south Eighth street,
yesterday morning. Deceased was born
in Bavaria seyenty-three years ago, and
had resided here for ffty-five years. Du-
ring the war he was in the Tredegar Bat
talon of Butchers Brigade. He leaves.
besides his wife, two sons and two daugh-
ters-Messrs. John y. and p. W. Sledd,
Mrs. l.. ID. Nesslege. and Miss Lena
Sledd-and thirteen grandchildren.
The funeral will be from St. Mary's
German Catholic church tomorrow morn
ing at 3 o'clock.
a telegram, received here yesterday by
Major A. 5. Lanier, announced the death
in Baltimore of his brother, Mr.. Lucius
Lanier.
Mr.. Lanier was a native of North Caro-
lima, but had been living in birmingham
a number of years. lie was unmarried.
Several months ago he was taken Ill, and
went to Asheville, y. c., in search Of
health. From Ashevtille ne went to Bal
timore to be with relatives. and continued
TO grow worse until his death.
Mr. Andrew L. Richardson, an uncle
of Commonwealth's-Att ID. c. Rich
ardson, died at $3.50 o'clock yesterday
morning at his home, Holly Fork, New
Kent county, in the list year of his age
Deceased was one Of the best known
residents of New Kent, and one of its
most substantial businessmen.
The funeral Will take place at 2 o'clock
this afternoon from Tabernacle church,
New Kent county.
The funeral of Mrs. Gertrude Shell
August, wife of Mr.. b. Z. August, will
take place from st. James Protestant
Episcopal church to-day at noon.
The pall-bearers will be Messrs. w. c.
Morton, Llewellyn McVeigh Charles W.
Hunter, James b. Elan, Robert b. Nun
ford, a. Rufus Yarbrough. Samuel G..
Atkins, w. 5. Gum, John b. Lightfoot.
L. ID. Crenshaw. Jr., James Caskie, and
George &. Ruskell.
The funerals Of Mr.. George W. Eubank
and Mrs. L. l.. Coulter took place from
their respective residences yesterday al
ternoon at o'clock. and at 5 o'clock obse-
quies were held over the remains Of Mr.
Edward =. Hin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20
THOSE sTREET-CAR FRANCHISES.
The Race for Tbeir requirement n
Earnest and Interesting.

The race for the street-car franchise
grows more and more interesting, and the
tongue of Dame Rumor continues to run
riot Three phases Of the competition
alone are certain: The Richmond Railway
and Electric Company is not without hope;
the Traction Company viii make a
desperate bid for the property, and the
local syndicate, composed Of Messrs. Cren-
shaw, Boyd. Newton, Williams, and
others is fairly confident.
The attorneys Of the old company reso-
lutely deny knowledge OF any Degotiations
looking 10 the purchase Of the main lines
or any branch thereof.
The Traction Company's representatives
openly avow that they Will use every
effort 10 secure the property when IL is
put upon the market, and the attorney
for the Boyd-NewtOn syndicate. said yes
terday: "The syndicate was organized
for the purpose of getting the franchise
of the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company. They are working for them
selves and for no outside party or parties
whatever They intend 10 get the fran
chiss and have no doubt OF success"
Further than this, 1t may be said that this
syndicate has no intention whatever OF
buying the franchises at this time, or at
any time, until It is In the power Of the
City Council 20 dispose Of them.
The presence OF Mr.. II. Lancaster Will
Hams. Mr.. r. Randolph Williams, and
Mr.. Phil 3. SHIELD in New York last Sun
day gave rise 10 the suspicion that they
were there connected with the rumored
purchase Of .the old company's lines. Mr.
Randolph Williams said yesterday that
their northern trip had nothing whatever
TO DO with the Old cOmpany's lines.
I'VE Were IN New York" he said. ION
business connected with cur Norfolk in
terests, and nothing else"
Mr.. John SHELTON Williams Is at Old
Point on business. and expects TO remain
there a week or ten days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20

DIETRICH, Mrs. Volkmann, Mrs. John Dos,
Mrs. Rebmann, Mrs. Kndervater, Mrs.
Enders, Mrs. Metzgcr Mrs. Krouse, Mrs.
Thilow, Mrs. Steinbrecher. and Mrs. J. T..
Anderson.
Mr.. Edward W. BEDFORD and Miss Sarah
A. Henvey were married last night at Full
ton Baptist church, the pastor OF the
church officiating.
The bride was dressed I'm a handsome
gown Of gray Venetian cloth, with white
chiffon trimmings. She carried brides
roses.
The best man was Mr. John Enroughty'
and the ushers were Messrs. Charles
Kaufelt. Ed. Edwards. and John Angle.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. Charles
A. Henvey, and is an exceedingly pretty
and attractive young lady. Mr.. Redford
Is valued employee Of Milhser's rae
tory. and has a very large circle OF
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Redford will reside on
Lewis street, near National avenue.
one Of the leading society events next
week will be the Shakespeare recital by
the well-known artist, Mr.. Marshall OAR
rach, who will recite Twelfth Night at
the Jefferson Hotel on Monday at
$50. MT. Darrach mas just coHe ioil
Washington, where Mrs. Mckinley headed
his list Of patrOnesses.
A great many Of the representative
people Of Richmond attend the exhibit or
the Art Club every afternoon and eve
ming. The presence of many Of the mem
bers of the Art club, who act as hosts
OF the occasion. lends a charming social
feature TO the exhibit.
Mr.. Frank Macgil and Mrs. Mollie r.
Macgill RoseEburg. of Galveston, Tex.
are the guests Of Mrs. s. ID. Drewry, on
Franklin street
Miss Sallie T.. bennington, OF Lexing-
ton. Va, is the guest OF Miss Jane Wingo.
Mr.. Nelson Page. Of Gloucester county,
Va, is visiting friends in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20
GERMAN LADIES' ASSOCIATION.
Their Annual Meeting Next Monday
Murrinre-Other Social Events.

Preparations are being made for the
fourth anniversary of the German-Ameri-
can Ladies' Aid Association, which will
take place next Monday. April 2ith, at
$50 T.. NJ. This celebration is, for the
members, their families, and friends.
Yearly reports are read from the various
committees. showing how the associa
ton stands financially, and how much the
ladies have accomplished in relieving the
suffering and sick during the past year.
A small musical programme has been
arranged. and Thilow's Orchestra engaged
to play for dancing The young ladies are
especially invited 10 assist in serving re-
freshments. The Reception and Enter
tainment Committee is composed of Mrs.
William Moser chairman, Mrs. G.. +.
Sauer, Mrs. Fred Kohler. Mrs. Max Lind
ner. Miss Schapers Mrs. Henry Rue
ger. Mrs. Chris. Schaaf, Mrs. Charles
10th, Mrs. Gus. 10th, Mrs. J. r. Ander-
son. Mrs. Dan. Weinbrun, and Mrs.
George Franck.
The Refreshments Committee Is made up
of Mrs. Ed Schumacher chairman Mrs
b. Hassel. Mrs. Hoenegger. Mrs. George
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-20
THE FIRST VIOLENCE
Attending the strike of NORTON
Sewer LnbOrers.


NORFOLK, VA, April l9.-(Spocial.)-
The first violence that has attended the
strike of colored laborers who refused 10
lay sewers in the Fifth Ward Of this city
at the price offered by the CONTRACTOR
occurred this evening. II took the form
OF a collision between the strikers on ore
side and non-union workers. accompa
by police on the other. When the doz-
men who have been at work were f'iy
TO 10 home this evening police protection
was asked for them. the strikers hifAs
made threats against them Two It.iH'
men were detailed 10 accompany iN.A
home. Despite the presence OF the lI.''
at the corner Of Chapel and Hoit Streets
where two hundred strikers and s}"it'
thizers were gathered "a riot was narrow
ly avorted. Using sticks and hfi. hs
weapons. the mob assailcd the htni'iI '-
workers and "a hurry call for assi.t.
was sent TO police headquartcfa ui -''
two officers. who found themse.f..
able 20 cope with the angry crowd hs
patrolmen were quickly on the scene ".'I
"a patrol wagon but az their app
the crowd beat such precipiial.i
treat that only six participants in iae t
turbance were captured. One az iN".
Alexander Preston, is the seer iii'
the Colored Mems Labor and liol'..
Union. Nobody was injured b. zoe l-
slles thrown at the n0n-union meh'