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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
He Pleads Not Guilty and His Case is
Continued Till June lst
HOW THE SHOOTING OCCURRED.
General Walker Tells OF the DinicuIty
in which He Shot Hamilton aud
was Shot Himself-He and His
Witness Do Not Agree aS to
His Having Il Dirk knife
i'm His Belt.

BRISTOL. TENN. May SPECIAL
Judge Stuart convened Corporation Court
here to-day. and the noted shooting cases
I'm which ex-Coneressman Walker shot
Attorney W S. Hamilton, and iu which
G. j. Davis shot the ex-C0nsreesman on
the night of March llth. while taking de-
positions in the contested election case
Of Walker against Rhea, for o. scat in the
Fifty-sixth Congress. were called.
The motion Of the Commonwealth. 10
try Walkers case hrst was denied. The
motion OF the Commonwealth TO continue
tho Davis case. was denied. Walker was
arraigucd and plead not guilty. a de-
murrer TO the indictment against him
Was Oyerruied and the case aeainst him
continued until The first Monday IN June.
on a certificate from his physician that
he was physically unable t9 stand tria.
now.
DAVIS ON TRIAL.
a jury Of twelve WeilknoWu Bristol Vlr-
einians was obtained from tho panel ot
twenty persons summoned. and the trial
of George T. Davis. Judge Rheas steuo-
empher was begun.
Walker Was The first witness called. Tie
said that De lcft The 81. Lawrence at 7.3l
that night with Hickman and Calfee his
friends, came TO the court house and re-
sumcd the examination OF Witness
G.. O.. Stenner. that Steiner made "a pert
reply which resulted in him and Hamilton
having some words that Hamilton called
him d-n liar. "a gfay-hairod coward.
that he had cut Joe Wysors throat and
threw rocks at Stonewai Jackson: that
Hamilton arose, and. holding his hand on
his hip pocket, said. "Ili blow your d-n
brains OUT that he shot Hamilton, and
that Davis at once shot him.
The witness was rigidiy cross-examined
by John W Price. and stated that he shot
Hamilton with a derr.nger. which ne had
purchased on Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington, ID. g.; that he also carried
a shooting A-calibre army pistol. but
did not carry q dirk knife in the belt
found around his waist. He said that
Davis shot him twice that the first shot
paralyzed mis- arm; that he had not yet
recovered from 20 and could not use his
fingers.
STATEMENTS CONFLICT.
r. ~ Calfec was then called to the
stand. and his statement was much the
same as the -Congressman's except he
did not know who shot Hamilton. but did
not see Davis shoot Walker twice Tie
said he helped ugdress Walker and took
the sixshOOter from him. and that they
also found a dirk knife in the belt around
his waist. At this point court adjourned
until o'clock I'm the morning.
Davis IS being defended by Hon. IT, G..
Peters. John w. Price and j. H. Winston.
Commonwealth's Attorney J. s. Ashworth
IFS prosecuting Davis alone. Colonel
~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
Brook and Gomez Both Annoyed at
Delay in Furnishing 1t.
OUTLAWS ARE STILL ACTIVE.
The Village of St. Andre Completely
sacked-The People begging for
Protection by the Authorities.
Many Are Moving Into the
Larger Towns from the
Villages.

HAVANA, May 1.-During the last few
days some OF the local papers that are
printed in English have published sonsa-
tional stories regarding the disputes be-
tween the soldiers and the Cuban police.
evidently with the intention Of preventing
any understanding between them, and, If
possible Of stirring up more trouble.
General Ludlow, Military Governor OF
the Havana Department. summoned an
offending editor before him. and warned
him that he must desist trying 10 emDrOu
the soldiers ana the police.
Governor-General Brooke and General
Gomez, both Of whom are annoyed at the
slowness IN the arrangements for the dis
tribution Of the $4,000 90 the Cuban
troops held another conference to-day at
the Salon Trocha. General BroOkes
headquarters: the latter emphasized the
necessity Of dispOs.ng of the question at
once. and General Gomez quite asrecd
with him.
FACTS HARD TO GET.
At their previous conference, the Gu
ban commander had freely admitted that
the rolls as drafted by the Cuban Mill
tary Assembly We're too large and Gene
raj Gomez undertook % get the facts
from the individual commanders and to
make the corrections accordingly. ln
the meantime. General Brooke was 90
make inquiries. The results of the two
Investigations are nowhere near an
agreement. For instance. the agent of
General Gomez I'm the Province of SAM
tiaeO reports that there are loo Cubans
there entitled 10 their share in the dis
tribuu0n. General Wood the military
governor of Santiago Department does
not figure out half that number.
General Gomez roughly estimates the
entire army al about 5000 men, The
Overnor-Generaf thinks 80 would be an
unlusiness-like proceeding 20 begin the
distribution until something more def
mite is known and he has been urging
General Gomez to collect more facts upon
which they could proceed.
The conference to-day consisted or an
exchange of oral propositions several OF
which were rejected, but ultimately Gene
raj Brooke wrote out one which General
Gomez took home with him for further
consideration.
BANDITS ACTIVE.
According TO dispatches from Puerto
Principe Province the village of 81. AM
dre has been raided by "a band of OUT
laws. The place was completely sacked.
tho bandits carrying off twenty horses.
large quantity Of clothing and groceries
and 500 in money. Five mounted men.
armed. the dispatches say attacked
store i'm the village Of Tiena Azul alb
Quoted the proprietor and his wife and
carried away S200 in money.
Tho people OF tho locality are frantic
ally begging for protection and force
OF rural guards is greatly needed. The
country folks are moving into the larger
towns for safety while the planters, many
of whom have bought quantities Of sugar
cane I'm isolated localities fear that the
nnarxuders will destroy IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
TO SEEK A REMEDY.
\ Georgia Convention To Discuss Grim
inal Assault and Bynching.


inaI Assault and bynching.
ATLANTA. GA. May IA State con-
veufi0u which shau have for its mission
the discussion of criminal assault and
lynchine and whose object shall be 10 find
"a remedy for existing conditions will
propaby De called TO meet I'm Atlanta
as soon as delegates can be selected
from ths various counties Of the State.
This movement at first coming only
as suggestion, has found sufficient
backing and sentiment 10 cause IL 20 az
sume the proportions necessary for its
success and lt IS said there is no doubt
but that the convention VIII be held and
every county in the State represented In
the discussion Of recent lynching.
The convention will not meet for the
purpose of c0ndoning the crime or censur-
ing the work OF outraged citizens who
deal out summary punishment TO the as-
sailant. but its purpose will be 10 sug-
gcst such changes i'm the present law as
TO make t possible for Indictment, trial
and execution Of the guilty to to'ow in
such rapid succession the execution Of
the crime as 10 make it impossible for
any delay TO swell the indignation Of the
people 90 that point of frenzy which
generates violence and death 10 the man
who IS responsible for the crime.
Judge George Hilyer, prominent law
yer and large property owner, is taking
an active part I'm the matter. lie Will
probably ask Governor Gambler 10 APP
point delegates in a few days but the
date for the convention has not been
decided on
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No One Present Had Any Charge to
Make Against Him.
CHURCH WANTS HIM TO STAY.
\ Petition Signed by Nearly All the
Members Fails to Induce Him 10
Change Ills Purposc-Ihc Cier-
gyman Declines To Discuss
the Natfrr-\o Talk of
Ills Successor.

Rev Thomas Semmes Is firm In his pur-
pose to rctirN as rector OF ST. Andrews
church. When he rendered his reslgns-
ton few weeks ago the announcement
came ass great surprise 10 bis people.
lie is exceedingly popular with them and
they do not want him to go away.
Last night the yestry had a most i'm
portant meeting. All The members we're
present and Mr semmos was I'm attend
ance. A petition signed by nearly all the
members OF the church was presented
asking Mr. Semmos TO withdraw his re-
signation They will be pained TO learn
that he declined to do so. The young
clergyman was deeply touched by this
evidence of the love and esteem OF those
20 whom he has ministored, but he said
his mind was firmly made up aud he could
not withdraw his resignation.
No CHARGE MADE
Mr. Semmes stated that reports had
been circulated 20 the effect that charges
rejecting upon him had been made. lie
wanted 10 know IL any member OF tho
yestry knew anything against his charac-
ter. lie paused for reply and there was
q painful silence. No one had any charge
20 make. Some one did hint at something
that 10 was reported member had
charged 90 Mr.. Semmes. but the preacher
explained that that matter had been eN.
planned and settled
The whole session was taken UP with
the consideration OF this matter. Moth
ing whatever was done with reference 20
the selection OF successor 10 Mr..
Semmcs
HE ~ SILENT
Mr.. Semmes left the melting a few min
utes before n adjourned. lie told a
Times reporter that the vestry was I'm
executive council, and he declined 10 dis
cuss the matter OF his resignation. In
fact. he would not consent 10 be ques-
toned concerning b..
Some of the vesfrymen said Mr. Semme<
leaving would work a great injury 10
the church. one expressed the opinion
that the church will be practically broken
up. Two We're OF opinion that Mr.
semmes should have consulted his friends
in the vestry before resigning and the
trouble might have been adjusted.
II appears that the rector has enemies
i'm the church and he concluded that II
would be best for himself and congregs-
ton that he leave.
Mr. Sommes has no plans for the fu-
ture lie will serve the congregation
throughout this month and then leave II.
II IS said he may not leave Richmond,
but that call may be extended 10 do
work I'm this city.
Mr.. GeOrge A. Barksdale. one of the
vestrymen. was called upon az his resi-
dence. He declined 10 see the reporter.
and sent word that he knew nothing
about the st Andrews rectorate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
W0NENS WORK
TOWARDS PEACE.
American Branch of International Al
lance Endorse the Proposed
Conference of the Gar,

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, May Mrs.
May Wright sewen chairman Of the
American branch Of the international
Women's Peace Committee. which is or
ganized 10 promote the cause OF peace
by universal International demonstration
of women in favor OF the aims for which
the Pence Committee has determined
upon the following resolution. which Is
in harmony with that adopted by other
nations represented by the Peach Com
mittee.
Women I'm an parts of tho United
States are asked To hold mass meetings
Of women In their communities on May
nth. To prepare for these demOnstra-
u0ns the women taking initiative are re-
commended TO invite the pastors or an
churches 10 preach sermons on the Gar
conference on Sunday May litn. Ihey
are also advised TO avail themselves In
eyorv posslble way of the aid of the press.
Demonstrations must Doe arranged by each
local committee. The meetings. however.
will be unified by the presentation ana
massage of resolutions In part as i0llo"s.
Resolved. That We the women OF me
United States believing I'm the solidarity
Of humanity. recognize that Whatever
promotes the permanent interests or one
nation. must ultimately secure the hlgh-
est welfare for all Believing tnat the
highest interests OF each nation are Dest
conserved by its own civil, political ana
social institutions. that devotion TO these
interests I'm an nations is measured BY
the Industrial progress Of its peoples and
find IT'S best expression in philanthropy.
letters art and religion, and realizing
that these expressions Of a nations fe
langldsh i'm time Of war and are abated
BY all the influence conditions and cir
cumstances accompanying Har and re-
sulting therefrom. we deprecate the main
tainance and enlargement OF the standing
armies OF the world as a menace TO civil
llzation. TO culture and TO religious Ideals.
Therefore
'iResolved That we gratefully regard
the conference convened by His Majesty
the Car OF Russia. as the initiative or
a tendency which we hope will result In
the abolition OF war as a means OF set
Ting International disputes and the es-
tablishment OF a permanent International
court OF arbitration
1t Is also desired that a telegram con-
tanning the Information that the resoiu-
tlons have been passed and the number
OF people present at the meeting shall be
sent from every meeting 10 May Wright
Sewell. indianapolis. Ind, and TO Nredes-
comite. Hague. Holland
The object OF sending the cahiegram IS
to enable the central committee which
will be In session al The Hague from
May 10th to<be able 10 make a sum total
from every country OF the number on
women that have convened In meetings
10 express the interests In gradual dis
armament and International arbitration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
ARGUELLES' PLEA.
He Urges President schurman 10
Grant Philippine Independence.

bfhhi thfithpiht ih'' i'''''''
A special cable to the New York Her
aid frCm Manila says.
I'm his interview yesterday with lresl-
dent Schm man. OF the Philippines COM
mission. Colonel Manuel Argueiios. one OF
the emissarios sent boy General Luna 10
ask for a cessation OF hostiiities, pes6ed
that the irdependence of the Fiipinos al
once be granted.
Mr.. Sehurman said ne was unable to
discuss the question. because American
sovereignty was now established. For
some reason the commission was unable
to make a treaty with the Fiilpinos. The
granting of % truce. he said was q milf
tary matter which ho could not discuss.
Colonel Argueilcs appeared much dis
heartened by the failure of his mission
on account of the rapidly eXhaustng re-
sources of the insurgents. lie said they
desired "A peace which would be honor
able 90 America and at the same time not
humiliating to the Filipinos. lie added
that he considered am unconditional sur
render very humiiiatng.
GRANTS ACTION CITED.
Mr.. Schurman reminded the Filipino
emissary that General otis was only
treating his brother Finpinos in the mani
ner that General Grant treated me con-
federates az Appomatt0X.
Colonel Arguelles persisted. however in
declaring his idea of the necessity Of per
hitting the insursens 10 surrender with
out losing their honor making frequent
use OF the phrase. "paz con disnidad.
Mr.. Schurman suggested in conciiia-
tory way that the insurgents 10y surren-
derlng now would bee permitted by the
commission 90 cooperate ia the prepara-
tion of a plan for a form Of government
TO be submitted to the President and
promised the earnest consideration by the
commission OF their ideas Of independ-
ence He said the commission desired
% draft plan OF government satisfac-
tory to the legitimate aspirations of the
Fipinos thereby granting them peace
with dignity and with influence at the
same time.
ENCOURAGING THE FlLIPlNOS.
Since issuing their proclamation 10 tho
natives the Commissioners have repeat
edly asserted and Mr Schurman has
stated 10 Colonel Arsuelles that when
American sovereignty is once fully re-
c0gnized an governmental questions Will
b. open 90 discussion
Mr. schurmln thinks the end ia near.
this being the first manifestation Of
weakness. The Filipnos realize that
Alr Schurman IS desirous of peace, and
with peace established Il viii be easy 20
satisfy the Fiipnos in the matter OF
self-g0Yernmeut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
SQUARE WITH SPAIN.
VI. Cambon Gives Mr.. Hay Receipt
in Fun FOR Her Claims

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The last move
IN the negotiations terminating the war
with Spain occurred to-day. when Secre-
tary Hay paid TO the French Amoassa-
dor. N. CambOn the t20Oo,to provided
by the treaty OF peace for the cession
Of the Philippines.
The payment was made IN FOUR Treasury
warrants OF 100000 each, and was re-
ceipted for by ". Cambon, as completely
liquidatlng the obligation Of the United
States In the matter.
The Ambassador deposited the fO.ccp0O
I'm tho Riggs National Bank, OF this city.
and the cashing OF the warrants Is eN-
pected TO De made later through the city
National Bank. Of New York.
The Spanish Government was notified
by cable Of the payment. but nothing
will be done as 10 forwarding the funds 10
Europe until Spain directs the exact
course 20 be pursued.
The Treasury Department has taken
steps 10 prevent the phOtographing or
the warrants for the payment OF tho
s20.OO0coO 10 Spain for the Philippines.
because abuse of the privilege might lead
20 tho cOunterfeiting of government Sc
curities. Miss Frances r. Johnson
We'l-knOwn local photographer. was to-
day called up 20 surrender plates of pho-
tographs. which she had made of tho
warrants I'm question, and willingly did 50
on the representations OF the secret Ser
vice officials
NEW YORK. May lit is said that the
warrants for the {2OWoo0 payment 10
Spain will reach the Treasury 10
morrow. and that exchange Tor the entire
100000 Will be purchased by Spain :
representative in the local market Deal
ers were OF the opinion this afternoon that
exchange FOR about three-quarters Of tho
amount Of indemnity had already been
gathered. and that the remainder would
be obtained without a further advance
In rails
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
PHILIPPINE CABLES,
The Hooker sails 10 Connect All the
Principal Points OF the Island.

NEW YORK. May THE United States
cable steamer Hooker sailed this after
noon 10 connect by cable all the principal
points in the Philippines. The Hooker
was formerly the Panama. one of the first
purchases made I'm the Spanish-American
nt her for cable service She has three
great tanks sunk into her decks. which
contain 800 miles OF cable. This length
of cable, which Is an inch in diameter
10 be laid and more viii be obtained at
Hong Kong, when II is exhausted. Lieu
tenant John J.. MaXheld is IN command.
and with him 20 a fun detachment from
tho signal corps, VINO, with the crew,
number l2j men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
DR.. BR0UGHT0N'S
CHURCH DAMAGED
VandaIs Take a COward'y Method of
ReSenting His Condemnation Of
the Late Lynching.

ATLANTA. GA. May THE Baptist
Tabernacle at the corner of Harris and
Luckic streets. presided over by Rev L..
g.. Brlughton. was broken into some time
during last night and considerably dam
aged a door leading into The Sunday
school room from au alley was wrenched
from It's hinges, large tank in a toilet
room torn from its fastenings water ran
over the floor soaing the carpets. and
paint was smeared ON the floor and walls.
Several chairs and a table were broken
and piled IN heap. Placards were found
nailed 10 the building bearing various
sentiments regarding Or Broughton's $
stand against the Newman affair.
HE WAS THREATENED
The night OF the Hose burning. Dr.
BrOughton denounced the mob as mur-
dercrs. Last week he received several
pieces OF Hoses flesh. ACCOMPANIED nv
threatening letters. and last night he re
piled TO the senders OF the missives call
ing them towards The Tabernacle is a
new edihce. and was dedicated but re-
Gently.
The plumbers who were called 10 ropair
the damage done 20 pipes say the trouble
may have been caused by the giving way
Of the tank, but this Or. Broughton
..Vandals did IT," said Dr. Broushton.
Ihey broke open the door which leads
from tne alley into the primary depart
mont. They wrenched the door Of the
ladies' iaVatory from its hinges. broke
down the tank, took out the lead pipes,
ana aipMcl tne water 10 run all over
the floor. walls and blackbpards
NOT AFRAID.
1T was done by the same gang that
has been sending me notes OF threat
ening character for the past week or TWO
] preached a sermon last night. In which
j reiterated my position. and remarks
which were made in a former sermon.
In that sermon / stated was not afraid
OF an the devils I'm he'll, and | stiii stick
90 what ] have said"
Br. Rroughfon said he would not ask
for police protection. nor would he order
the janitor 10 sleep in the church as
precautionary measure. Tho police To-
day found additional placards posted in
prominent places on adjoining streets,
bearing the sentiments What DO. you
think Of Broughton? ] think he ousnt 20
be whipped Who will join q crowo 70
WHIP BrouGhIoa. lhs pegro loysss" --
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
NfnYLepalile PolrgnmY.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. May 1t is
pointed ont that q curious result OF Cen
eral Woods announcement that the mar
riage ceremonies of all religious sects are
legal may be the temporary legauzatloI
of p0lygamy In any event. there were
some 1900 irregular marriages IN lllls
are mo- marriage laws except those or lne
Roman Catholic Church. the new ordeIS
insure the legitimizing OF the offspring Oh
man Caballero. a noted bandit. was
executed an Mayari yesterday: 49,.
me Pural Guards at Holguin shot TWO
outlaws who were attempting 10 esCapS,
trict were formally pre-emptcd to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
ANTI-EXPANSI0NlSTS,
Condemn the Philippine Policy OF the
Present Administration.

CHICAGO April 9o-The antLoxpan-
sionists of Chicago had a meeting to-day
I'm Central Music Hall The meeting was
presided over by President Henry Wade
Rogers. of the Northwestern University,
and on the platform were seated repre-
sentatives from the faculties OF both the
University of Chicago and tho North
we.aern. besides a number OF lawyers and
preachers. Speeches were made by Henry
Wade Rogers. the Rev. Jenkin Lloyd
Jones. Professor L. J. Laurence Laughlln,
of the University OF Chicago, Attorney
sigmund Zeisler Miss Jane Addoms and
Bishop Spalding, of tho Roman Catholic
Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
Bishop Of MarcOpolis.

CHICAGO. May with elaborate cere-
monies. the Right Rev. Alexander i.
McCauvick was today consecrated as
auxiliary TO Archbishop Feehan. with the
title of Bishop OF AlarcopOlis The service
was held at the Cathedral Of the Holy
Name Nearly three hundred visiting
priests were in attendance
The conservation sermon was preached
by Bishop j. l. Spaldlng. Of Peoria The
ceremonies we're witnessed by a great
CONGREGATION. Hundreds were turned
away. unable TO gain admittance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
CURRENCY REFORM.
The Republican House Committee DO
Not Make Conclusions Known.

ATLANTIC CITY y. j., May THE
National House Of Representative Caucus
Committee closed its session to-day To
an Associated Press reporter Mr. Hem
derson. of Iowa, the chairman Of the
committee said: 1.-THE committee appoint
ed By the Republican Caucus Committee
10 recommend financial legislation, met
at Atlantic City on April 18th and has
worked steadily and earnestly for two
weeks To-day the committee reported
unanimous agreement and IS ready TO
meet the Republican members of the
Finance Committee of the Senate 10 set
its views 20 the consideration of the JOIN
committee
THE recommendations will at present
be withheld from publication.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02

AUSTIN, TEXAS, May 1.-The House
to-day took up its antitrust bin for con-
slderati0n. Two extremely drastico SUBJ
bills We're at once offered I'm lieu OF the
Arkansas law. These substitute bills
provide that no firm or corporation who
is a member OF any trust. either within
or without the State. shall ever be per-
mitted TO own any real estate or per-
sonal property In the State, and that any
corporation controlling one fourth Of the
output of any commodity. either within
or without the State shall De guilty Of
being "a member OF trust No action
was taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-02
samoan Troubles

APrA. sMOA. April 22.-va AUCK-
LAND y. T.. May THE insursents
since advices under date Of April 18TH
have retired from their fortihcations at
Vailima which they demolished together
with other forts along the coast
Tbere has been no further serious fight
ing although some skirmishing between
Ire insurgents and friendly nauFes mas
occurred in the vicinity OF Apia
The British armed sloop loreh mas ar
~i,.sd with ammunition from Sydney y.
.