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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
.EX-GOY, FLOWER DEAD
He Passes Away Unexpectedly
at EastpoIt, l. /
WAS ALWAYS A DEMOCRAT,
His Career and His Coed SefYl@
as Such.
HIS RAPID RISE IN WALL STREET.
His Remarkable Success VII"
Brooklyn Rapid Transit-Hts rTo-
ats During Last Eighteen Months
Estimated Mt sio,o0o,0OO. : IA

NEW YORK, May l2-Former-Goyer-
nor Roswell p. Flower died tonight az
1890 O'Clock az the Passport Country
Club, at PASSPORT l.. l.
MIR. Flower was taken III early IN the
day with a severe attack Of acute inoi-
eestion. In the afternoon symptoms or
heart-failure supervened, and he grew
steadily worse until the time OF his DEATH
Mr. Flower had been a sufferer from
rastrltis for long time, with every now
and then an acute attack. For noh'n
or two past he had been regular Visi'or
M tho Eastport Country club. Ia the
homo thar ne would find some relicf IN
tho outing. He appeared In robust heaith
Yesterday. and this morning when ne ar
rived M PASSPORT, where he INTENDED 10
remain until Monday, his health was az
narcntlv excellent. The attack 'oin
which no suffered to-day came on suo-
denly. and was OF more severe type az
tho outset than any he had previously
suffered from :. an,
frederick S. Flower took charge Oh 'h'
details after his unce's death. but no al :
,ongement for the funeral has YET pee''
made The body will probably DO trans
TERED 10 Manhattan tomorrow.
MIR. FLOWERS CAREER.
pos,ve1 Pettibone Flower was born III
Theresa jefferson county, n. L., AZ.
aust Z 1885, His father was poih ~
oakhill Green county. n. ~ al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMAN
Union.
HOME MISSIONS.

The report on home missions sets forth
that the number of missionaries employed
this year was 65S against 10, last Year.
Baptisms this year were 6.552, against i'59
last wear. Total additions 10 churches
this year 12,sS3, against $500 last year.
Sunday schools organized this year, oi2,
with l4.76S teachers and pupils, against
POI. with 7,7l0 teachers and pupils last
year.
The amount raised and expended on
the field for nome missions this year Is
S65 SlS.Sl. against s5i.25l.Oi last year. There
have been collected and expended In build
ing houses of worship on the field this
year sJO,O50.S3, against $j6,3S5.i6 last year,
making a total of money raised on the
field sll5, S69li. against "A total raised on
the field last year of SuO636.Jo, an ILL
crease of S5,232.6i.
The total cash received by the board
from the States S6l 79i.5S. against ST.
05O.f, an increase in the States of N,7iH.
which is the real increase I'm cash con-
tributions, and does not include value OK
boxes and miscellaneous receipts from
other sources.
Twelve of the States show an increase
over previous year from 800 10 5000,
while only four States show small de-
crease in receipts.
I'm addition to $4,000 raised by our mis-
sionaries and expended in building houses
of worship on their fields. the board has
invested 5,6l920 in cash in places of wor-
ship.
Virginia contributed. in value of mer-
chandise and cash. Sl0,6S0H Total re-
| ceived in merchandise and cash through
women's missionary societies and bands.
| S36. 696.73.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
| LOUISVILLE, KY, May 12.-Immedi-
| ately after the opening prayer and the
| calling of the roll i'm the convention OF
| the Southern Baptist Church to-day,
| President HARRISON said that the elcc-
| ton of officers was the order of business
| and called for nominations for president
of the convention. Rev. ]. y. Gambrell,
of Texas. nominated Ex-Governor W. j.
| Northen. Of Georgia. Rev. a. Il. Owen
! of Richmond, nominated Hon. Joshua
| I,evering, OF Baltimore, who at once
| withdrew. amid protests. j. II. Parrish,
| OF Meridian. Miss, offered the name OF
| Ex-Governor Eagle, of Arkansas, and Rev
| J. H. +. Kerfoot, Of Louisville, was also
| placed i'm nomination. Both withdrew
: Nominations were then closed, and the
vote of the assembly was cast for ex-
| Governor Northen. who was declared
| elected and escorted TO the chair.
| VICE-PRESIDENTS
| Ex-Governor J. p. Eagle, of Arkansas
! DIR. Charles l.. Cooke. of Virginia; Rev.
! r. C. Buckner. Of Austin, Tex, and Rev
/ II. +. KerfoOt of Louisville We're
elected yice-presdents. Lansing Burrows,
of Augusta, Ga, and o. +. Gregory, OF
Baltimore. Md, were elected secretaries.
| George w. Norton. of Louisville, was
re-e,scted treasurer, and Rev. W. p. Har-
vev. OF Louisville, was reelected auditor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13

| ancestors were from Connecticut. Ros-
| Wen was the sixth OF nine children. and
when his father died he was years old.
He worked with his brothers on two
farms his mother owned. and spent his
time between school sessions In the hard
| est kind OF labor
Mr.. Flower came 20 New York I'm 1859
To take charge of the estate '; Henry
Keep, whose widow was Mrs. Flowers
sister.
Mr.. Keep owned n great many railroad
and other stocks. and during the months
before his death he spent much time in
structing Mr.. Flower about them.
Having thus gained an insight into
Wall street and its methods, Mr..
Flower formed IN 1870 the firm
Of Benedict. Flower * CO.. in
which he Joined r. G. Benedict and II. II.
Truman This firm was dissolved in 1879,
when Mr. Flower Was ~ for several
months. Not long afterward he organized
the banking firm Of Flower AZ CO.. which
has since been a power In Wall street.
ALWAYS 4 DEMOCRAT. q
Mr.. Flower was always DcmOcrgt In
the early seventies. he helped Samuel j.
Tilden TO develop the famous organization
which exposed Tweed. and enjoyed many
other friumphs
Mr.. Flower was chosen chairman Of tho
Democratic State Committee In lS77 aud
IN 1881 he defeated William Waldorf As
tor for Congress, after a hot campaign.
I'm the Eleventh District. He refused q
denomination. lie was elected Governor
Of the state IN 1891.
In the cholera epidemic. IN the late sum-
mer of 1892. thousands Of passengers ar
irving from Europe were Guaranteed on
shpbOard down the bay As an emer-
gency measure. Governor Flower bought
with his own money the Fire Island Hotel.
in the name OF the State. ana ordered
that the passengers be- sent there.
BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT
Mr.. Flower took up Brooklyn RAPID
Transit less ;han two years aao buying
from 20.OoO 10 5000 shares, az about -.
when the capital stock was only Ss,U00,-
00J He absorbed many subordinate lines.
among them the Nassau Electric COM
pany. and Increased the capital stock to
SIS $4,000. and by MS extraordinary Sue
cessful manipulation put the price up 10
l37. His holdings IN Brooklyn Rapid
Transit along, which cost him two years
ago little more than $4,000 ate worth,
an to-day's market price, more than ST.
O0O00O
MIR. Flower was one Of the founders OF
the Federal Steel Trust. whose stock al
ready issued Is s99.7E. so.
Good authorities estimate that Mr.
Flowers profits In the last eighteen
months in Wall strcet have ex-
ceeded 100000 He had become In that
time the acknowledged speculative lead
or In the financial markets OF the United
States.
MR.. FLOWERS FAMILY.
Mr.. Flower married Sarah NJ Woodbury..
daughter OF Morris NJ. Woodruff. Of
WATERFOWL. on December -. 1859. Three
children were born. OF whom only one
survives. Emma Gertrude. who l. the
wife of John y. Taylor. Mr. Flower had
been for years one OF The wardens In 81.
Thomas's Episcopei church. on Fifth ave
upp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
OFFICERS OF CATHOLIC KNIGHTS
T. G.. Carroll, of virginia, Probably
TO he Secretary.

KANSAS CITY, MO. May l2.-The cleo
ton of officers for the Catholic knights
of America, which takes place to-inor-
row. will probably result as follows:
President, ]. p. O'Connor, Of Georgia;
Vice-President william Blakeslee, Of
Texas; Secretary, ]. c. Carroll, of Nir-
ginia; Treasurer, Gerard Reiter, OF In
diana: Supreme Trustees, Edward Fee
nev. of New York, and William Maher.
OF Mississippi No opposition candidates
have yet been mentioned. one OF ne
principal amendments TO the constitution
OF the order recommended by the Law
Committee. is the selection OF some city
as permanent headquarters. II was voted
to establish permanent headquarters, but
the selection of the headquarters city
went over until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13

that amount from Mr.. Rouss, and the
confident hope IL expressed that this will
be raised within the next year. This does
not include the value OF the Davis Man
sion, or the collection In the Museum In
Richmond. The report expresses pleasure
that the selection OF Richmond as the
site has given general satisfaction to the
southern public, as well as to Mr.. Rouss
PLEAS FOR NORFOLK.
Hon. l. ID. Starke. OF Norfolk. and Hon.
Mscajah Woods. 81 Charlottesville. made
oquent pleas for having the next re-
union In Norfolk, but when IL became
evident that Louisville would be chosen.
Hon. W. A. Anderson, OF Lexington, in
a few eloquent words, moved that LOUIS
VILE be unanimously chosen, and this was
done amidst wild enthusiasm.
a large proportion Of the veterans are
now vending their way homeward, though
there are balls. receptions, etc, ahead
for which many are remaining IN TINS
hOSpitahle old city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13

NEW YORK. May 12.-The secretary OF
the Board of Trade and Transportation,
who on behalf of that organization. had
extended an invitation 10 Admiral Dewey,
both by letter and by cable, TO attend a
dinner to be given in his honor at any
date that the Admiral might select, to-
dav received a cablegram from Admiral
Dewey. dated Manila. in which he de-
clares IL impossible 10 accept the invita-
ton. adding, condition Of health necessi-
tates rest and quiet"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
Kex. j. W. Hoggard No Wore.

NORFOLK. VA. May l2.-At Severn
y. c.. yesterday. Rev. J. W. Hossard. FOR
forty years pastor Of Potecasi and Meher-
rim Baptist church. died. aged 20 years
He was man of great learning, and
was beloved by all. The funeral was held
this afternoon. and he was buried in
Severn Cemetery. with Masonic honors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
THE woMAN's AUXILIARY.

For the last few years the women Oh
the Southern Baptist churches have done
large part OF their missionary work
through an organization OF their own
styled the "Woman's Missionary Union'
Auxiliary TO the Southern Baptist Son-
vention." They have been exceedingly
jealous in their work. and have made
very remarkable progress. The following
table. giving their contributions by States.
will give some idea of their ability 10
raise funds:
CONSTRUCTIONS OF WOMAN'S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
ueue,man Goe. Ahead of Guerrero

NEW YORK May Bat o'clock last
night Peter Hegelman, the leader in the
six-day race at the Grand Central Palace,
went ahead of Gus. Guerrero's record FOR
the hfty-six hours, twelve hours day.
which has stood since 1891. With go miles,
Az yards. Hegelman was then aD yards
ahead, OF Guerrero's record. score 20
O'Clock this morning: Hegelman. S53;
miles l lap: Click, 3iO1; Tracy 3Sl.l0;
Cox. 32ss; Igo. 1854; Day. 2Ol.5; Barnes
g0o1. craig. 275lO; Guerrero, 1905; Geary'
aTlO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
oueeu.s birthday mt Tampa.

TAMPA, FLA, May iz.-Preparations
are progressing for celebrating Queen
Victoria's birthday here on May 2Ith.
Stands are being erected, and prominent
speakers from various States will address
the participants. II. NJ, $. Intrepid and
Pearl will arrive here on May 10Th to take
part In the celebration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13

orders issued BY the War Department
Yesterday announce the appointment Of
Major Eugene f; Ladd quarter ua,tefinSS.S,, ,,,,
f-ni,sJ states Cavalry. as treasurer OF
me Island OF cuba. and the appoint
,,e,, If CAPTAIN James a. Buchanan,
Eleventh United States Infantry, as trea-
srrer OF Porto Rico. captain buchai,an
W Mni az collector OF customs at san
Imam de Porto Rico.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
Mp rLOWER,s FAMILY
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. May ie.--rors-
PAIN cast for saturday:
For Vi-ginia-Showers and pos
sibiy thunder storms saturday;
fresh. southerly winds: sunday faiT.
For North and South Cafolina--Showeso
Saturday. fresh. southerly winds, sun.
day fair
rHE WEATHER IN RICHMOND yEo.
TERDAY was clear. with clouds In tAo
afternoon. and VAIN.
State Of thermometer:
y. NJ. announcements
"A. Nj. ........-.... s..s....s......s...U
II NJ. s...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS D.
H. NJ. ...........s.s.. ..sssss....s...-0
L. NJ, .......,.s... ....s.s,...........0
Y Nisht .......'.s'.. ..s.."......,U
Mean temperature ..............1is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
rnn WEATHER IN RICHMOND yEo
TERDAY was clear With clouds In ~

Mean temperalure ...,...........Ni !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-05
Personal Mention.

Surgeon General Sternherg left today for
the Pacific coast where he will spend some
time. On his way out he will be Joined by
Mrs. Sternberg, who has been visiting rela-
tives and friends in Indiana, for several
weeks past.
The following Washingtonians are booked
to sail for Europe on the Noordland, which
will leave New York Wednesday: G. B.
Anderson, United States consul at GrenobIs: /:
Mrs. Martha Bachrach. Mr. and Mrs. John
Paul Jones and Miss Frances NeNlands.
Among those booked to sail for Europe on
the st. Paul, which will leave New York
Wednesday, are the following from this
city: Mr.. r. l. Brewer. Miss Rosina Mob.
Warder, Mr.. Harry Warder, Miss H. NJ
Reynolds, Mr.. J. G.. Lay Baron R. Moth
umb, Mrs. f. G. Stevens and maid Miss H.
l.. Stevens, Miss Marian Stevens, Masters
Robt. S and Fred C. Stevens, and Mr. H.
j. Webber.
DIR. Geo. J. Lochboehler has gone to CO.
Iumbus, Ohio, to attend the annual conveu-
ton of the American Medical Association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-05
thE CAROLINE ISLANDS
What DR.. Witte Says of Their Recent Pur-
chase by Germany.
bismarck Recognized Their Value as
Far Back as 1885 and Tried
to Get Them.
7OLiNE ISLANDS

With reference TO the recent purchase of
the Spanish islands in the east by Germany,
Dr. Witte. representative of the North
German Gazette, made the following state
ment to a Star reporter today:
Nothing could illustrate better the great
Improvement. if not to say the entente cor
dale, brought about of late in the relations
between the United States and Germany
than the general spirit of good will with
which the news of the cession of the Car
olines and Ladrones by Spain 10 Germany
has been received throughout this country
1t is noted with sincere satisfaction that
with the exception of few grumbiing mai
contents it is admitted on all sides that this
acquisition of territory by Germany. far
from creating any friction or feeling OF uu-
pleasantness between the powers most con-
cerned In the transaction, viii on the con-
trary, prove itself a valuable means of
bringing the three sister nations closer to-
gether.
Ihe commercial Importance of the is
lands which in the meanwhile has doubtless
considerably increased was already fully
recognized by Prince Bismarck, who. under
date of Narzin, August 81. ISS:5 sent the
following official communication to Count
zu Solons then imperial German minister
at Madrid: Under the assumptiou that
these groups Of islands are without ade-
quate control, there exist on them since a
long time q great number of German trad
ing companies. The German settlers or the
Caroline Islands having by means OF indus
tflal work, of considerable sacrifices of
money and not without danger for their
personal safety, opened these islands to the
frame with the cutter world have repeated
~ requested the imperial government to
place these islands under the protection of
the empire. On account of these petitions
1t was officially aSccrtainCd trat in those
territories, besides the chiefly German only
some English Interests were represented
More fortunate than Prince Bismarck
the present German minister for foreign af-
falfs, Baron Won EGc!Ow, has succeeded in
bringing about peaceful solution Of the
Cdroilne questit n. equally satisfactory not
only to SpSia ami Germany. but also to the
American ana Brush nations That this
view prevails, indeed. also in England is
proved by the cab!egrams of yesterday ac-
c0rdlng to which the new arraugennent is
generally approved there it being believed,
TO use the words OF a cablegrarn that The
entente between America and England had
Deen Wldened out so as TO include Germany
IN the AugIo-SaNon league Of good-teeling
and helpful co-OperatiOn. As to this lar
ter statement IL may be truly said that the
most enlightened political minds in Ger
many VIII be delighted to join i pan-Teu-
tome movement embracing the three great
Ieutonic nations. To-Day Il is Just TWO
months thas the emperor sent To Mr. Rud-
yard hlpling his much-discussed message
IN "nlch ne referred to our great common
race
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-05

Executive Orders Regarding Terri
tory Under Our Military Control.

Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn made
the following announcements today:
L. That the North American Trust Com
pany having filed its bond of $3.50, ESQ.
which has been approved orders have been
issued designating it the depositary for
the War Department for the Island of
Cuba
>. Standard time is established in the
territory under government by the military
forces of the United States, and the acting
secretary of war has directed that all de-
partments under such military government
shaIi observe the time furnished by the
United States signal service as standard
time. This order applies for Cuba, 18th
meridian twest lonsitude) time; for Porto
RICO, 6oth meridian (west lOngitude) time:
for the isands of the Philippine archpel-
ago, 10th meridian (east longitude time.
!. BY direction of the President salted
cod and stock fish. which heretofore have
paid duty of 81 per 100 kilos, have been
reduced to 81 per 100 kilos.
1. No merchandise can hereafter be
brought into the ports in Cuba Porto Rico
and the Philippines from the United States
or any foreign country in any vessel meas
urfng less than thirty tons gross capacity
.. BY direction of the President, the
American Colonial Bank of Porto Rico is
designated the depositary of the War De-
partment for the Island of Porto Rico. A
BOND OF SaDo,uo0 Is eXacted from the bank
FOR the faithful performance of its duty in
the premises, and II is further stipulated
that it shall furnish such additional guar
anteeS as may be required from time to
time by the Secretary of War"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-05

his leadership of the committee on rules
He is one of the most genial, approacha BILE
of men, and has always, during his long
service in Congress. been the guide, coun-
selor and friend of the new members
Though earnest republican and an
friendship, respect and confidence of the
members of the opposition. His frequent
occupancy of the chair in the absence of
the Speaker or chairman of the commit
tee of the whole have given opportunities
to observe his eminent qualifications for
the position to which his friends now seek
to advance him.
1910, but came to Illinois his childhood
and soon after to Iowa, WI re he has since
made his home. Entering the Union army
in 1861 he was discharged in 1864 as COL
one of the 10th Iowa Infantry He is a
lawyer of high standing and has enioyed
an extensive practice in his profession.
LAS campaign speaker. he is in demand
in every part of the country, and has done
his full share of the work in every political
contest for the last thirty years.
Stanch Friend of the District.
Mr.. Hendel son has been stanch friend
to the District of Columbia during all his
service in Congress. While he served on
the committee on appropriations he con-
tended for a wise and generous policy for
the improvement and support of the ma
tional capital. He did great deal for the
public school system and was generous to
all charitable institutions. After he left the
terest in local affairs and friendship for the
District and ever ready to give his
voice, vote and personal influence to local
bills of importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-05
WILL BE TRIED AT ROCKVILLE.
Judge McSherry Refuses Change OF
Venue to Taylor and Brown.
pecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.

"pe'Ei bispatch TO The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, June 5.-At the June
term of court, which convened here today
Chief Justice McSherry said in reference
to the trial of Taylor and Brown for the
murder OF Louis and Dora Rosenstein at
Shdell: We have concluded that the ends
OF justice require that special term of
court be convened, under the provisions of
section p, article 4, of the constitution of
Maryland, that the parties recently indict-
ed by the grand jury of this county (Tay-
ior ana BROWN may be placed on trial. 1t
mas been lntimated that these cases will be
removed. should the accused apply for
removal TO some other court, the cases will
De sent TO the circuit court of Frederick
county FOR trial, and the jury of that coun-
" VIII De convened at once and the pris-
oners Will be placed on trial there without
delay
There is not the slightest reason for a
removal of these cases. The accused can
trlal In Montgomery county as anywhere
in or out of the state If they are guilty
the ends of public justice require that they
De speedily tried and, IL convictei, speedily
puhsneo If they are innocent they no
less entitled to an early trial and vindica-
tfon Tactics for delay, IL resorted to, will
not De tolerated; they serve no useful pur-
pose ana often tend to bring reproach upon
the administration of the law. 1t may as
Wen De Understood now that a removal of
these cases will secure no delay in their
trial.
Counsel for Brown say that no move will
De made for the removal of his case, and
tneV are willing to try the case before the
court instead of a Jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-05
JOINT COMMISSIONS PROTOCOLS.
They Do Not Convey Correct I'M
preston of Alaska boundary Status.


While the Department of State has ac-
ceded to the request of the British govern
ment for permission to publish in Canada
and England that part OF the protocols OF
the late joint high commission which related
to the proposed arbitration of the Cana
dian boundary question, 1t has done so, not
because these particular protocols are re-
garded conveying an accurate under
standing of the present state of the nego-
tiations, but as a matter Of diplomatic
courtesy. AS a matter Of fact, these proto-
coils are of no contemporaneous interest, 1t
is said. relating they do to phase that
has been so modified by subsequent negotla-
ton to be now of no Importance.
The only manner, however, in which this
fact could be made to appear officially, and
the State Departments contention estab-
lished as to the responsibility of Canada
for the failure Of the arbitration PROPOSE
ton, would be by the publication of the
correspondence and the verbal exchanges
that have occurred since the commission
adjourned. But however desirous the de-
partment might be to prevent a misleading
impression from being made by the publi-
cation Of the protocols it is unlikely to at
tempt the publication in return of the sub
sequent correspondence, owing to a sincere
purpose to find a solution for the present
dlfnculty. and believing that this would not
De 1acllltated by newspaper publication.