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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-07-11

AMONG the applicants for a for
eign appointment under this admin
istration is A. c.. Hill, of Texas, a
first cousin of the late Ben Hill, of
Georgia. 1t is needless to say that
his politics are not those of the dis
tinguished Georgian.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-07-11

The undersigned having secured
the contract for the carrying Of the
mail from Reedsyille to Albrights-
vile, daily, he is prepared to carry
passengers and packages between the
places named, at reasonable rates.
+. Q. MARTIN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-07-11

III is said that the State. county
and railroad tax Of Kingwood dis
trict will be not less than two dol
lars and forty cents on the hundred.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-07-11
WIN. L. WILSON'S LETTER.

The following letter was received
by Capt. j. +. Murdoch from the
Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson after the let
tiers objecting to him being present
at the reunion were published in
the Journal and Era. IL the letter
does not bring the blush of shame
to the checks of his traducers, they
have no particle of manhood about
them. Let them read and stand
condemned before the whole people
as they do before their comrades.
The letter:
CHARLEsTowN, W. VA,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.


WASHINGTON. January 25th. Senator
Gibson of Louisiana, who had printed in
the Record of Thursday a speech that he
did not deliver in the Senate, explained
the same, and asked that he be given per-
mission to correct it.
Senator Chandler asked for the reading
of the original remarks made by Gibson,
as shown by the stenographer's notes,
which was done. Chandler then COM
mented upon the remarks inserted in the
Record by Gibson, which he did not de-
liver on the floor.
The credentials of Cullom, reelected to
the Senate from Illinois, were presented.
The Senate passed bill for the establish
ment of new lightships and fog signals off
Nantucket, Mass, and Sandy Hook, New
York.
On motion of Allison, it was agreed that
the Senate insist upon its amendments to
the tariff bill, and ask a conference with
the House on the bill and amendments.
The House bill passed extending the
amount of foreign exchange money orders
from $50 to 500.
The report of the Commissioners of the
Public Schools of Utah was received and
ordered printed.
A letter from theSecretary of the Interior
was read, stating in response to the Senate
resolution, that there is nothing on the file
of the department to show what part the
citizens of Washington Territory and Idaho
took in the volunteer service to suppress
the Nez Perce war
The Senate passed with amendments the
pension and military academy appropria-
tion bills.
After the appropriation bills were dis.
posed of, Senator Sherman called up his
bill to prohibit trusts.
Messrs. Sherman and Reagan spoke in
favor of the bill and various amendment
were proposed.
At the expiration of the morning houl
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
WORK PROGRESSING ON CANNON
FOR THE CRUISERS.
The Senate Will Not Amend Its
Tariff Bill-The Samoan Mud
dle-Pacific Coast Matters.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-uNIoN.l
A TIMELY TPOIC.
The Charleston's Cannons Nearly Ready
The Gun Factories All Busy.

WASHINGTON, January 25th.-The arma-
ment of the cruiser Charleston is COM
pleted at the Washington gun-factory, and
the guns are in readiness to be sent to the
proving ground at Annapolis, and as soon
as tested they will be shipped to San Fran
cisco. The Mohegan will carry out two
new breech-loading steel rifles, for the Van
dalia at Samoa
1t appears, from a report made by the
House Committee on Naval Affairs, that
the work OF building big guns is progress
ing at a more rapid rate than was ex-
pecteC. The contract made with the Beth
lehem Iron Company by the Navy Depart
ment was for forging for fifty six-inch, six
eight-inch, twenty-one ten inch and two
twelve-inch guns. The delivery of the
forgings was to begin, under the terms of
the contract, in February, 1890, but the
company has made such progress that de-
hyeries will begin sometime next March.
The report of the committee SAYS
There are also on hand, finished, at the
Washington yard. six 6inch guns and
three 10inch guns, besides eight 6-inch
guns about seven n-eigLths completed. The
annual capacity of the yard, it is estimated,
will be at the rate of twenty-five inch
and twelve 12-inch guns. The plant is to
be fitted to manufacture as high as 16 inch
guns. We are also constructing guns BY
contract at the South Boston Iron Works
and West Point Foundry-at present six at
each place, to be completed in July and
August of the present year. The guns
made at the navy yard have so far been
somewhat cheaper than those furnished by
contract The tests to which our new guns
have been submitted show them to be
equal to any made at the long-established
workshops in Europe"
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the bill went over without action and the
District of Columbia appropriation bill was
taken up.

the bill went over without action and the
District of Columbia appropriation bill was
taken up.
The bill for the suppression of trusts was
discussed for some time, and number of
amendments offered and agreed upon.
Sherman said, in speaking on an amend
ment, that the provisions of the bill went
as far as the power of Congress could ex-
tend
The bill went over, under the rules, to
give precedence to the District of Columbia
appropriation bill, which was passed after
adopting, among other amendments, one
appropriating 100000 for a National
Geological Park.
A considerable number of calendar bills
were passed. including many private pen
sion bills. The Senate then went into ex-
ecGtive session, and confirmed the nomipa-
tons OF many Surgeons of the navy.
In the House.
WASHINGTON, January 25th-The Hou?e
considered the sundry civil appropriation
bill. The amendment was agreed TO pro-
vidipg $4,000 for a telegraph TO connect
Tillamook Rock, Or, with the mainland.
A favorable report was made on the bill
granting to the Astoria and South Coast
Railway Company the right to construct a
bridge across Toungs bay, county of Clat-
sop Or.
The military appropriation bill, carrying
$24 600, 600 was reported.
The sundry civil bill occupied the House
all the afternoon. An amendment was of
fered appropriating S150,000 to enable the
Geological Survey to make survey of the
arid regions of the United States ard ascer-
tain to what extent land can be reclaimed
by irrigation. Symes Of Colorado, with
the aid of large map, around which many
members gathered, proceeded to explain
the lay of the land and the location of the
arid spots. The discussion had proceeded
but few minutes when, under previous
agreement made by Randall, who has
charge of the bill, the committee arose and
tn matter went over until to morrow.
The Senate tariff bill was not referred to
the committee to-day, the Speaker evidently
fearing struggle, and holding it over un-
ii tomorrow.
At the evening session the House passed
twenty mine private pension bills. and at
10 O'Clock adjourned until tomorrow.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
BLUFgING AT BERLIN.
A Hint that America Better Not G.
Too Far.

BERLIN, January 25th.-The National
Zeltong referring to the action of the SEN
atorial committee at Washington ON Sa-
moan affairs, says: Measures for the
protection of the autonomy of the Samoan
Islands are superfiuous, because it is not
threatened by anyone. The sole interest
of America consists in not allowing the
good relations with Germany to be ieopar-
died by few intriguing adventurers.5
The Fossische Zeitamg, criticising the
argument in the Cologne Gazette of yester-
day, holds that it would be a mistake to
attach no importance to the measures taken
by President Cleveland merely because he
is to be shortly succeeded by Mr.. Harrison.
1t points out that the authority for dealing
with foreign affairs rests with the Senate,
and warns the semi-official press that it
would be unwise to try to appease the
German people with fallacious illusions.
WHAT Is THOUGHT IN LONDON.
LONDON, January 25th-Lord Salisbury
had long interview to-day with Count
Won Hatfield, the German Embassador.
Germany's view of the Samoan muddle
and the Zanzibar question causes distrust
in Admiralty circles. A mysterious silence
is maintained regarding her naval reinforce
ments.
1t is stated at the Foreign Office that
America means business, and that the
American naval officers in Samoa express
confidence in their ability to hold their
own
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
PACIFIC COAST.
NOVEL METHOD OF SUICIDE AT
SALT LAKE.
Buildings Dedicated at Redding-
Fatal Explosion-Importation
Of European Skyiarks.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE REooRD-USIos.
PLACERvILLE's DEBT.
fLACERSILLE'S DEBT.
The Citizens Meet to Consider the Effect
of Pending Bill.

of a Pending Bill.
PLAcERyILLE, January 25th-In response
to circular distributed among the tax
payers of this city, large meeting crowded
the Superior Courtroom AT the Courthouse
on Wednesday night. to consider the ques-
ton OF the city's bonded Indebtedness, and
the probable effect that the Yell bill, now
before the Legislature, will have upon it.
George E. Williams, in a speech an
nounclng the purposes of the meeting, re-
viewed at length the history OF the issu-
ance OF the bonds by the city, which. in his
estimation, now amount to about $780, 900,
and the subsequent resignation of the city
officials and the abandonment of the city
government to avoid collection. Abiding
to the prospects of the passage by the Leg
islature of Tie Yell bill, which provides for
the appointment of officers for city govern
ments, where vacancies exist, the speaker
said: There are two classes of
men who are sent to every Leg
lslature = one class is honest, the
other. unfortunately, is dishonest. The
honest legislator will naturally reflect this
wise: Your city has issued these bonds,
and they have been taken up by innocent
purchasers in good faith. They constitute
do you not do something toward paving
them p" The speaker disfavored any ex-
preston by the meeting of its willingness
to pay. single dollar of the bonds, but
favored the appointment of committee to
ascertain for what amount the surrender of
the bonds can be secured. If the amount
should prove satisfactory, all right; if not,
then fight them in the Legislature and the
Courts.
A committee of five was accordingly
elected by the meeting for such purpose,
consisting of Judge E. Williams, II. s.
Morey A. Mierson. James Blair and H. S,
Robinson.
The meeting the adjourned until such
time as the committee can report.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
THE SAMOAN QUESTION.
Congressman Morrow Has Some Positi
Views ON the Subject,

Congressman Morrow Has Some Positive
Views on the Subject.
WASHINGTON, January 25th-The State
Department officials say that no additional
news has been received respecting Samoan
affairs. Secretary Whitney denies the re-
port that negotiations for the purchase of
Pacific Mail steamships are in progress.
Representative Morrow, who is the Chair
man of the subcommittee of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs, intends to
call his committee together next week. He
says that his views on Samoan affairs are
positive, and have been known through a
resolution introduced by him in the House
at the last session. The status quo at the
time the representatives of the United
States, Germany and England met, he says
must be restored, and this would necessi-
tate the replacement of King Malietoa in
the position from which he was sc unjustly
removed by the German agents and sent to
the Marshall Island. This step, Mr.. Nor
row insisted, must DE preliminary to any
further negotiations on the subject.
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UTAH..
A Man Induces His Little Niece to Kill
Him with q Shotgun.

A Man Induces His Little Niece to Kill
Him with q Shotgun,
SALT LAKE, January 25th.-The village of
Santa Quin. few miles south of Salt Lake,
was the scene of suicide of novel and
terrible description yesterday. John An
derson, man 33 years of age, for the past
several months had been training little
eight-year- old girl (his own cousin) in the
use of firearms. with the deliberate inten-
ito, to have her blow his brains out. He
had accustomed her to snap the trigger of
an empty gun while he held the muzzle
against his head.
Yesterday he loaded the weapon with q
heavy charge of buckshot, and gave it to
her as usual, in playful manner, request
ing her to pull the trigger while he held
the muzzle in his mouth, She did so, and
his head was blown all to pieces. resulting
in instant death. He was subject to fits Of
dependency, which caused the rash ac-
ton.
A Mormon Setback.
SALT LAKE, January 25th.-The Supreme
Court decided to-day that the citizens of
Ogden must register for the forthcoming
municipal election as whole city, instead
of by districts. This, it is thought, will
result in giving that city to the anti Nor
mons.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
THE TERRITORIES.
"A Belief That the Omnibus Bill Cannot
be Passed.

WASHINGTON, January 25th.-The House
bill for the admission as States of North
and South Dakota. Montana, Washington
and New Mexico has been referred to a
subcommittee of the Senate Committee on
Territories. After long meeting of the
committee to-day one of its members said
that the House bill could never pass in its
present shape. He said: The attempt,
In general bill of this character, to pro-
vide for the local necessities of the different
Territories seems TO have been such fail
ure as that if any State might come in un-
der its provisions ii would be unable, even
in Court, 10 ascertain what its rights are.
Every Territory possesses unique local
features and necessities, and an attempt to
put them all in one bill does not appear to
have been great success. As the bill now
stands, it is probably the most complicated
and most difficult to interpret and admin
lister that ever passed either House of Con-
gress. If we are 10 pass it the measure
must be corrected materially. and it has
been referred to q subcommittee, with in
structions to see if its inconsistencies can
be harmonized so that we can recommend
its passage"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
AT THE BAY.
Bribery Rumors to be Inquired Into
Wine and Brandy Shipment-Etc.

NAy AsNAOAo " oc Into
Wine and Brandy Shipment-Etc.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 25th. = The
Grand Jury will, it is understood. investi-
gate the recent rumors afioat of bribery, in
regard to the street railroad franchises.
To-day the Supreme Court denied the
motion of Thomas Northey, the convicted
jury-briber, for rehearing.
The ship Iceberg cleared yesterday, hav-
ing on board shipment of 900 packages
of wine and brandy, consigned to liquor
company of New York. This is the most
valuable shipment of wine and brandy ever
sent out from this State
"Split-lip" Collins, the Democratic
rounder, who raided Republican polling.
place at the late primary election has been
convicted of assault with deadly weapon,
and will go to San Quentin.
The Pacific Mail steamship City of sgd
ney arrived from the Orient yesterday,
bringing advices from Yokohama to Janu-
ary 7th, from Hongkong to December 29th,
and from Shanghai to December 10Th. The
flooded districts are the scenes of much
suffering, despite the efforts made to afford
relief. An old man named Kaneko Ansai
was robbed and murdered at Yokohama.
December Goth. Great preparations are
making for the Imperial wedding.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
TWO DELEGATIONS.
A Day OF Interesting Ceremonies at
Shasts's County Seat.

Shasts's County Seat.
REDDING, January 25th.-The dedication
ceremonies at the Opera House this after
noon were commenced by speech of well
come by F. W. Smith to the visiting breth-
ren on behalf of Redding Lodge, No. 27l.
Then followed solo by Miss Lizzie Litsch:
welcome, by Mayor Culverhouse, on be-
half of the City Trustees; welcome, by
Judge c. c. Bush, ex-Mayo- and President
of the Board of Trade, on behalf of the citi-
zens of Redding and Shasta county; duet,
by Mrs Judge Bush and Miss Eda Bush !;
recitation, by Miss Carrie Mayhem of Red
Bluff; solo, by Miss Clark of Red Bluff !;
speech, by COL Charles Garter of Red
Bluff. The ceremonies concluded with a
song by Miss Moody.
Adjournment was then had to the Odd
Fellows Hall, which was dedicated by
Deputy Grand Master Jenkins, assisted by
Grand Chaplain Mccoy and others. The
ceremonies concluded with grand ball at
the Opera House tonight
The success of the grand demonstration
was red-letter day for Odd Fellowship
and Redding, and is due in great measure
to the untiring labor of Frank W. Smith of
ReddIng Lodge.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
Defaulter Moore Said to Have Gouged q
California Company.

INDIANAPOLIS, January 25th-Insurauce
Agent Moores defalcation caused sensa-
ton this morning when IL became generally
known that no steps had yet been taken to
arrest him or seize upon his property.
Vice President Abbot of the insurance
company is here with an expert. Moore
made brief statement this afternoon, saw
ing his liability to the company is over half
million of dollars, and that he does not
intend to run away nor commit suicide
He is behind in his accounts with several
other companies, one of which is the Fire.
mems Fund of California.
HE TELLS HIS STORY.
INDIANAPOLIS, January 25th.-A reporter
succeeded this evening in Intervening
Mr.. Moore He said the depositors in his
had turned over to the Connecticut Mutual
property worth 100000 When asked if
he knew what course the officers of the
company would pursue, he said: Il have
no idea of their plans. am simply wait
ing for developments, and am entirely in
their hands. | want ii understood that |
have remained here to face the conse-
quences of my acts of my own accord. l
had plenty OF time to leave the country and
save myself completely, but l decided to
stay right here"
Moore stated that his troubles dated back
to 1880. a In 1872 said he "a law was
passed prohibiting foreign corporations
from bringing suit in the Federal Courts.
That destroyed my business. For two or
three years did nothing at ali, and be-
came very despondent. Just before that
l had gone into bankruptcy, and an init
mate friend, who had indorsed my
paper, was a heavy loser. l always
considered that / was in honor bound to
repay him. and it was in the attempt to do
this that my present troubles really began
had loaned great sums of money for the
company l represented, taking real estate
as security. After the panic borrowers
were unable to pay off their mortgages. and
the property fell back into our hands. It
had deprecated greatly in value. and was
naturally run down and in very bad re-
pair. l saw the company losing thou
sands of dollars on investments that
had been made on my judgment. All
these things piled upon me, and as time
passed on grew more and more burden
some. was beset on every side. and felt
bound to do something to relieve myself,
and yet there was nothing that l could do
At this point went to New York and be-
gan to speculate in stocks. / had fair sue
cess, too, and made some money, but when
came back had lost my head, and every
thing went wrong"
Moore declined 10 say how much he had
lost in stock speculations. 1t is obvious
that his irregularities with the company
have existed for years, yet nothing had
been done by the company until now
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
DID NOT PROTEST.
England Informed from the Start as to
Germany's Intentions.


WASHINGTON, January 25th-It is the
impression in diplomatic circles that the
convention entered into between Germany,
England and the United States, at the con-
ference in 1897. served a twofold purpose
on the part of Germany and England. 1t
was done for the express purpose of dis
tracing attention from Samoa, and when
Secretary Bayard positively refused to COM
ply with the demand of Germany for abso-
lutte control of these islands. the matter
was supposed to rest upon the independent
autonomy of Samoa. a German feet, how
ever, sailed for the islands and immedi.
ately commenced to usurp authority there.
This step was not, it seems, unadvised.
England knew all about it, and Lord Sack
vile, then Minister Resident, is said to
have advised the step. That such an agree.
ment or understanding was known in ad-
vance of the conference is shown by the
fact that no protest was entered by Eng
land. If such had been the case the Ger
man feet would never have been allowed
to remain at Samoa twenty -four hours.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
HORRIBLY POUNDED.
Bantam Mccarthy Does Up Harry wal
ton In Five Rounds.


NEW YORK, January 25th.-The great
battle between Harry Walton of Philadel-
phia and Cal. Mccarthy of Jersey City, to
decide the American championship in the
bantamweight class, took place with kid
gloves at Gloucester, Burlington county,
n. j., tonight. Queensberry rules gov
erned. The fight was for the champion
ship and $3.50. Mccarthy fought clever
battle and knocked Walton out in the fifth
round.
The knockout was one of the stran-
gest ever witnessed. Walton dived
from one end of the ring to the other,
and then ended by rolling all over the floor.
Mccarthy showed himself to be a general
at the business. He is q years of age
stands feet q inches, and weighs ia
pounds. His last battle was with the late
George Young, whom he defeated in nine
rounds. His longest fight was last fall,
when it took him nearly an hour to knock
out Eugene Hornbacher.
Walton had fought draw with Tommy
Warren and defeated Jim McHagen. He
is 26 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and
weighs about 1101 pounds. The fight lasted
eighteen minutes. Mccarthy had the best
of the fight throughout and Walton was
horribly pounded.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-26
A DENVER SCANDAL.
The City Aldermen Said to be Taking
Doodle Right and Left.

DENVER, January 25th-Charges of brib.
cry and corruption against members of the
City Council and Board of Aldermen are
published in the daily papers of this city,
and an unusual amount of excitement has
been created over the alleged exposure.
The charges are made by well-known citi-
zens, and it is claimed that the Aldermen
have repeatedly been paid from 5000 to $500
each for their assistance IN securing the
granting of liquor licenses. 1t is further
claimed that in the matter of granting the
right .of way through the streets of the
city to the Metropolitan Street Railway
prominent attorney received $4,000 with
which he was to influence the City Board.
Of this amount he put $500 in his own
pocket and gave 81 800 to brother attor-
ney, and the remainder found its way into
the hands of those for whom it was in
tended. The matter will be taken up by
the Grand Jury now in session and thor
oughly investigated.