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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02

The Soir, ~ PARIS, insists that Crown
Prince Rudolph was assassinated.
A Post Scottdale pa special says the
strike expected In the coal regions has COM
menced al portion Of the works.
Mr. Clardy, Of Missouri, presented the
conference report on the Nicaragua bill In
the House OF Representatives yesterday.
John Diamond NET Hanson Stewart on the
street m Arc9la. Mss, yesterday and shot
hlm dead with a rifle Stewart was son Of
the Register OF the United States Land Office.
on the strength Of the North German Ga
zetle's article on Samoa, il is stated In Der.
lin that the German commander IL not iustl-
fed In searching foreign vessels for contra
band. Of war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Arrested for BIackmaiI.
lBr telesranh 70 the Dlspatch.l


TOPEKA. HAN. February Wv. L. Cava-
n4ush. Tor the la.t six years Assistant Secre-
iary OF state, was arrested yesterday on a
warrant charging hm with blackmail. Lust
Monday staie-prinler Baker received letter
containing a copy Of Dill cutting down the
fcc- Of the state Printer about % per cent
Accompanying the bill was note saying
that unless Baker enclosed 5000 IN 40 en-
ytl0pp addressed to John Baltimore, city
post-oflicc," The bin would he introduced ia
the Legislature. Baker sent decoy letter.
winch Va. called for Oy messenger from
ihe state House who was immediately taken
into custody, aud said be had been directed
by Cavanausn to get the letter. Cayansugh
admitted sending tue ietier, and was az once
arrested, lut the hearing will not be had
uuul Monday. The affair has caused great
-eus1ton here. Clyanaush being one OF the
prominent politicians o. the state
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
white Caps Notices.


BALTIMORE, February l. Considerable eX.
element was caused Yesterday morning ut
salisbury. sd. Posted all over The city were
notices printed IN large red letters which
read:
NOTICE. Take warning: BE II known
that Society OF White Caps has been
formed in Tbs city FOR the purpose OF sup
pr,s.ing drunkenness. idlcness, and nul-
.lnce, generally. Certain persons have been
spotted. Now, take warning before II is too
laic: n not, we shall attend TO your case.
l~lgucdl "NmTE CAPS"
skull aud cross hones.)
At every telegraph pole where the poster
was put up large crowds soon collected. The
colorcd population /, very much excited over
10, thinking they are the persons referred TO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Lively Time In west virginia.

lNNeclAi Telegram 10 tue Di-lhN'h'l
CHnLE~ToN, ". VA, February l. There
was a regular monkey-aud.parr0t time IN the
ioint assembly this afternoon. the occasion
briug the opening Of the vote for state
Oil ere. A yerv hYely debate WAS carried
on between the Democratic and Republican
members, and Tor short time general row
seemed imminent Judge ilcmiag's notice
was the beginning OF the trouble, the Repub-
Hclns claiming that The joint assembly bad
nothing o. do with the contest until after
the result pad been declared on the
face Of the returns. 4 resolution was finally
ADOPTED bY a strict party vote that The re-
turn. should he opened, hut the result
should not be declared until after the contest
was decided President Carr was excused
nom voting on the ground that he
might be considered an interested party.
4 resolution was offered 10y senator Max
well that the returns be opened and pub
H.hcd. which opened another discussion,
pending which The JOINT assembly dissolved,
aud both houses adjourned until tomorrow.
There is little change in the senatorial
situation, although senator kenna has
Gained another vote DoIr, OF Webster, IL
now The only straight Democratic member
Standing ont. but kennl's friends have lost
an hope OF winning him, and aie said TO have
turned their attention 10 The UnIOn-LaOOr
ncmucr., who to-day voted for j. ".
Goshoru on lue first ballot and for \. L.
Blrbce on the second. Two ballots were
taken, and on each kenna received 40 and
coil 30, DoFr voting for John j. Davis. The
kcnna men claim that his election IA only a
question ~ time, but 1t is generally believed
ON an sides that there Will be no election be.
fore tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
EXCITED COUNTRY.
THREATENED ASSASSINATION OF A
PROMINENT REPUBLICAg.
the Law-He is Said to Be
Game.
[By telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February Frank
w. Pope, who was the independent Repub-
llcan candidate for Governor In 1854. has
been threatened with assassination In Madt-
son county, and the whole country around
Is in a state OF great excitement. Pope
makes his home In jacksonville. but "reiu-
geed" in Madison during the epidemic. lie
h dlsliked there on account OF his pO-
litIcll affiliations past and present.
He has recently been employed by +. :.
Goodrich, defeated Republican candidate
for Congress in this district. to represent
him Ia taking evidence throughout the dis
trict In support OF his contest for the seat.
Early this week Captain Earnest WIZ.
commissioner, went TO Madison to heU tesii-
mony. and Pope appeared before bin.
The news that Pope and wiz were
engaged in this occupation spread around
the country with amazing rapiaIty, and such
reports were circulated by not
headed individuals that the feelings OF The
more reckless people were worked upon and
a deliberate attempt was made last night TO
assassiuate Pope right In the city OF Madison.
The more conservative citizens were in
formed OF the move aud rallied TO POpe's
assistance. These latter were support
ed by the sheriff. who had received
orders from the Governor, who had been
notified and who promptly gave instructions
to the authorities to surround Pope with
every possible security. The Governor
yesterday afternoon received Information
That ly0chng would be attempted last night.
Sheriff Parramore Immediately collected a
posse and surrounded the house which Pope
was occupying. THIS demoralHed the
w0uld-be lynchers. VINO were surprised TO
see that their murderous scheme had been
fooled. Pope remained in the house all
night; but It is feared that the lyuchers Will
tske him OF his guard. sud strict watch u
kept by the sheriff and his posse. To nlgnt
the excitement runs high. and another at
tack Is feared. Pope has just telcgrapbed a
friend here: "DOn't worry; sm all right 50
far" lie was born and raised IN Madison,
aud popular feeling there i very bitter
against bin on account OF his political re-
cord. lie Is game, however, and will face the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
4 NICE QUESTION oT owNERsalr
az the UaTbOr or PRgO-PaGo in
Samoa.
lBy telegraph to the Dispaich.l

lBy telegraph 10 the Dispaich.l
WASHINGTON, February Tile papers
rclstlng 10 the harbor Of PagO- Page, which
senator sherman announced ~ the Senate
this morning that he had received from secrc-
t,ry Bayard. are OF interest In view of the
prominence given at present by the samoan
affairs. Secretary llayard's letter 20 senator
sherman is rs follows:
DEPARTMENT or STATE
WASHINGTON, February /, 1889.
Hon. John Sherman, Chairman OF Committee
on Foreign Relations, United states sem
ate:
Dear Sir.-Obscrying that the question 81
the rights OF the United states at Pase-Pag9
harbor. samoa, is under discussion in the
senate. ! enclose for such use ~ You may
deem prouer copy q the deed OF transfer
Of that haruor to the United States in 1873,
copv OF when was sent 20 the Navy Depart.
ment at the time OF its receipt here. With n
are two notes OF Mr. Coward, who wa,
United states commercial agent at that Sta
ton. which sre explanatory OF the transfer.
Very respectfully vour-, T. +. BtYAED.
The deed referred to was made out Oh
board The United II ties ship Adams, har5or
OF Page Page. ana reads a. follows:
To Whom it MAY Concern:
BE 10 knowR that We, the undersigned,
beng duly authorized and empowered hy
Fsimua and Faipule, Of the samoan Govern
menf. DO hereby on this the 5il day OF Au-
gust. 1873, transfer TO the Government OF tbe
United states the privilege OF Using the port
M Paeo-paeo and the shores thereof VA ace
c0rdance with the provisions OF the treaty
of friendship and commerce concluded al
Washington, In ire United states Of America,
between the United States and Samoa on
the l7tn day Of January. ISIS.
FAMUA MA FuPULE. LAvEA,
LEIATO y. RUHAGI; LOr0.
witness: GusiaUus GOcTd.
4 letter from Coward TO A.Sisiaut-Secrt-
tary Riyes dated January 81, 1889, says that
the four persons signing this instrument were
appolpted as commissioners on behalf OF the
samoan authorities, IN view OF The fact th1t
they were individual owners OF property
.lonr the shore OF the harbor OF Pago.Pago.
continuing. the letter ssys: "in nay opin'
ion hi. instrument might be regarded as
transferring to the United States the title 10
the land. At the time was rot authorized
or nren,red 10 accept an ABSOLUTE title IL f'e
simple. not Knowing how far the United
states Government desired 10 proceed in the
matter. For that reason the pnraSeology
emploveA was that used in the treaty, leaving
thereby the Interpretation OF the same to the
deDartmoni. Goat Island was selected as the
Mace Tor raising Tag commemorating TINS
event IN consideration OF the fact that II
commanded view OF the whole baroor. Win
the Intention OF not cOuGning the United
states ernmeut IN IL selection OF any
particular part OF the shore for use as coal
ing station during tie period covered Oy the
language OF the lreaty-yiz., ten years or
more"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Thougntto be In Canada.

Try teIegraph 10 Tue Dlspatch.l
KpIANAPoLis. February John Z. Sui
Ivan. county clerk u this city. who failed
for sI3 900 last Tuesday, Is missing from the
civ AND is supposed to he In Canada. HI.
hight was occasioued by the discovery that
he bad issued FRAUDULENT warehouse receipts
for large consgnments OF poultry. produce.
ETC, which be was supposed TO have In his
outside business. The amount Of these re-
ctipt, is not vel developed, but It Is known
that County Treasurer Loin, whom suli-
van owes S2l. GOO, ha> $1,000 Of them. Suh-
vans confidential clerk and bOOk-keeper,
Tom O'Neil, who wrote The receipts, Is also
missing. SuIivan's office has been turned
over 10 his chief deputy and Bondsman W.
IL. Sprule.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Georria,s sen,ntinn.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch

ATLANTA, Ga, February 1.-The sensa-
ton In Georgia IS the resignation % r. H..
Jackson, president Of the Georgia farmers
Alliance, which has been brought about be-
cause OF charges Of usurpation OF power.
jackson has been looked upon as candi-
date for Governor because OF his position.
This will now probably fail 10 l.. +. Living
ston, first viee-presidenl OF the alliance. who
is an active politician and also a candidate
for Governor. The alliance is very strong
IN some parts Of Georgia and has great
weight politically.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
southern Exposition North.

10y D'-O9A@'- W ''o N'7P1teh'l
NEW YORK, February IA sub-c0mmit-
tee Of the Southern Exposition Committee,
now in this city. consisting OF John L. Pat
trick, Dr. w. r. Capehart, Colonel Julian
Allen. aud Professor l.. ;. Packard. called
upon Mayor Grant st the City Hail to-day.
rney SAID that The commission proposed
giving 81 exhibition OF southern manuiac-
ture-. minerals, and products in some north
ern city. Mayor Grant hoped that this city
would be selected because II was the centre
OF the commerce OF the country Ii is the
intention OF the committee 10 visit all the
large cities " the North before determining
where the exposition will be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
.rs. Government ~ los..-

tBy Angio-American caoio 70 the pispatco-l
PARIS, February Lit Is the general i'm
preston to-day tbat the Chamber OF Depu-
ties will complete It's legal term OF Office, and
that the general elections will not occur I'M
Ill October. The maiOrity 10 the division
on the vote expressing confidence In the
Government yesterday was composed Of Re-
publlcsns altogether. The minority in
cluded 1863 members Of the Right, II BOu-
lapgerists, and SO Republicans.
The Radical journals congratulate the
members Of that party that the crisis has
been avertcd. They claim that the ministe-
rial question was solved by the vote.
The Opportunlsts' organs declare that the
Government has been merely respited for a
few days. The BouaugerIst papers consider
the Government a. lost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02

WASHINGTON. February ], 1889.
senate.

senate.
The House amendments 10 senate blll for
tie admission Of south Dakota as state
we're non-concurred ia upon the report OF
fte Committee on Territories and confer
cuce asked.
-cnstor, Plat. Cuilom, aud Butter were
qrnointcl conferrccs on the part OF the
~.ugte.
Nr Ssulsbury offered resolution (Which
l,a. agreed to) iustructlng the committee on
foreign Relations to inquire into the condl-
N0r Of affairs m The samoan isl7nd*' ana 10
r.rort nj an early day What measures are
necessary and proper to proltct the interest
% American citizens therein, and to Dis
e..r.. any obligations OF the United states
e.. ne pcople OF those Islands M mSlute02nce
90 their Own local government from the IN
reference of any foreign Power, snd to
.lfe the just rights AMI interests oi tue
rfei states va the future cOutioi ana
government Of the Islands.
The resolution heretofore offered by Mt
CNuiIcr in regard 10 u claims OF tue
oN..r. ~ ihe navy for arrears OF pay, As 10
I,n.ttiy. mileage, etc, aud whether uh-
r-..I ana unproper facilities have been
SLOWED to attorneys or clam agents IN
rr.,.clnn, such claims unsuucuug tue
Committee ON Appropriations 10 inquire
lnto ut m1l,cD was taken up and discussed
fHr some ume. but went over WITHOUT
a,r.n
Air. Sherman presented letter from me
Secretary of state Win copy OF the
FORMAL concession OF the hafOor OF IssV
'A-o male io me United states ~ toe
-..Han % .ytrrmcnt In accordance win ,he
t'.', Hni o. N.. referred TO the 1oinhl''ee
oi .i-u j., sIous.
ODD n.f1u 1f Mr.. Riddleberger al -'lV
'te Senate lroceeded with closed doors 70
fhr r.nsdtrstion Of executive business, pre-
sIuI.' 8 lic British extradition treaty.
Nr0l thc senate opened Us doors at >
O'Clock 10 adiOurned antll Monday.
House OF Representatives.
Mr.. Hatch, Of Missouri, submitted the
conference report on the bili TO creaie t'e
department Of agriculture and II was asFeeu
to.
The only material difference between the
Two bOusrs Wa upon the Segaie amcndmenl
tflkIog out the clause transferring the wei-
ilsr bureau 20 The new department. The
House conierTecs finally receGed from the op
position to the senate amendment, and Tue
clause j. not retained.
Mr.. cannon. Of Illinois, from the Commit
zee on Rules, reported resolution providing
that when The House proceeds 20 The cOpside-
ration Of bills on the private calendar senate
bills shall bsye precedence for two legisla-
tye DAYS. Agreed 70.
Tie diplomatic and consular appropria-
ton blll with senate amendments wss re-
ferrtd 10 the COMMITTEE on Foreign Affairs.
A brlef skirmisb between tue friends OF
~, private cAlsddar aud the adherenis OF The
Oklahoma olii resulted 10 q victory Tor the
after, aud that measure was taken up Tor
confederation. The psuding question was
on the motion OF Mr. springer, Of Illinois,
10 table the notion Of Mr. O'Ferrsll, Of VIZ
ginis, 10 reconsider the vote 10y whlen ,oe
House Yesterday rejected the minority .uO'
tlitute.
Ths motion TO table was carfied-yeas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02

with the wardens Yesterday. The shutters
are up on most OF the shops In Clonmel, the
shop>keepers fearing that trouble may result
from OBrlen's harsh treatment. The gov
eruor OF Clonmel prison has informed
O'BrIen that ne will compel him TO son the
prison uniform, aud that II he refuses food
It will be administered artideialiy. sbeehy,
member OF Parliament for Galway, has been
sentenced 10 four months imprisonment
without hard labor for making speeches at
DailvneqfV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
r...,,.a ,u the supreme Courf
..l..ran IN % the Dlspatchl

w,suINerox, February l.-ln the United
c,s,ss supreme Court to-day motion wa" MAS
s sss',s NV the Attorney General OF tne
s s.n,ao, North Carolina 70 advance az thc
s'slo " csse 40. 1898. Charles T. cross
apeHe' nls,ntiff. 10 error, against the state OF
~ e.S,' iP",oIina, The plaintiffs In error were
Norm s - ard cashier OF the State Ma
ine pi1p, mi 81 Raleigh. who 1rd to canadt
n ea, vrecking the bsnF. and were orousos
~ 80, ,ried and convicted. aud their sentence
p 'e,r,,sd by the state Supreme Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Men sud Munitions for the seat OF
War.

ny THI0ETNUN % IN' TI7TN--I.T
NEW YORK., February 1.-The steamer
Oranje- Nassau sailed for Port an Prince from
her dock in BROOKLYN to-day. She had
among her cargo varied assortment OF guns
and ammunition for the use u Legitiue's
army. Several tweNe-pound teld'pleces
and dozen mountain howllzors were also on
board. Among her passengers were Major
David +. Porter, son Of Admiral Porter, who
zoe, to take command Of Legifime's army.
and Captain Charles Mckinney, son OF Judge
Mckinney, OF Ohio, who will be on Major
POrler's stat,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
THs WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
Range OF Thermoms.sr Yesterday
Mean temoeraturs. ...........
NEW YORK srocK MARKET.

NEW YORK, February 1.-The stock market
gave evidence Of renewei interest for the out.
side pubic today. being both broader ana
higher, with q larger volume OF business than
has been seen in many weeks. The oullish
sentiment seemed % grow a. tho day wore
along. and ihe buying by commission houses
became Q Lite factor in mo course OF prices.
The Re- siyal Of confidence ia the share-li-t being
pronounced the speculative interest spread All
over tue list aud many % the specisltes ana IN
active, lOw-priced shares which have lam dor
mant for mon b. found purchasers AZ al
Yanclng ngures. me rise In some OF TEEN pcink
very marked. The attendance az the board 90
day was largely IN excess 81 anything seen for a
long ume London again came higher THIS mora
Ing. responding 60 The advance IN This market
yesterday. and foreign buylng-orders were IN the
market. which helped 10 make the opening both
active AMI strong The NAnderbilts were stN,
fayoritcs. and all of them reached higher igures
m tho forenoon, G.. C.. {. ami l.. canada SOUTH
err. and Michigan Central being especially con
spicu0us The movement after slight hesiia-
ii1n WAS not long In spres1ing TO Tho rest OF the
Hat. aud the distripution Of business Was more
even than tor weekS The general hat responded
handsomely 20 'he improved feeling IN the after
noon. and grangers. coalers, AMI southwesterns
followed Ia turn. In coal stocks some large
blocks ~ stocks changed hands, but IN none or
the LIST was there excessively heavy trading.
though tho aggregate was largo. Atchisen was
again more active and moved sieadily upward
IN 0nPhout tho day The best prices were gene
rally rsa he'd toward ma close The close was
n'tiye and strong. Active stocks, almost without
exception. are higher this evening. and Michigan
Central rose ! d, Arhison ~, Canada south
eru 10, Louisville aud Nashville. kock Island
G.. c. G.. and D.. ana Texas Pacific II each. Lake
shore n, and Northwestern. Lsrsawaana, New
England, and san Francisco preferred per
cont srrh ~sins lse ON shares.
Bvfnfnr.--E Exchange iull AMI steady ~ ~ Va
49,. Money easy 90 -aA sub-treasury bal
auccs told. fi1l.in.rO currency tAOpl,Vl
G1yc-rme,.s fli AMI gym Z Ier conts. l2' 3, ::
- courons. l0l. state bonds dull aud steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
pubitc Debt Statement.
IBy telegraph 70 tho Dispa5ch- !

10y FVIVeI "FI3 % 7I17 ~ :,
WASHINGTON, February 1.-The pubic
dent statement issued to-day shows the de-
crease in the pubic debt during the month
Of January 10 be sl2.2l6. 2St.15; decrease
SINCE June 40, 1855 si3. 73S. 6S3 40; cash In
Treasury, S6l7. 1910, fs3 Y; iegsi-iendefs out
staoding, s3l6, .0l6; certificates OF ce-
posIt outsts nding, Sl39i5.0O0; gold cert'n-
Gates outstaoding, sl30, 500, 59s; SILVER GER
tiHcates, $245 337,43S; fractional currency
fle,s the amount estimated rs iost or as-
stro,ea). s0.9ls,i29.95; inleresl,oearins
debt, $3.50. G,335.gl total dept OF an hlaus,
a, esh Sos' 0.67. Net debt after deductlng
III eye6it items, sl,l2l, sI5.ST3s4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
MnnndedhY Wnite Cnns.

TUF I'ITET lI'H 70 '"' 'II7I1'T-II'I
WABASH, lND., February THE White
Caps nave made their appearance 1t North
Manchester. on the line OF the Wabash and
Western road. Dr. W. II. Clair was A..
saulled on the principal street Of the place
and ordered to leave town The White
Caps beat CLAIR over the head and shoulders
with cubs, and then fired reyolvers at bin.
one Of the bullets inlicting painful wounds.
Clair cl9ims TO have recognized some OF his
a..nilanls. End VII pTOsecule them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Rig Ftre tn ROstOn.

by telegraph 10 tho Di1patch.l
BOsroN, February l-ll:30 L. M.-A gem
eral alarm has Just been sounded for tire
in the iour-story brick block lib Court
street. occupied on the upper floor 10y A.
bert Russell, manufacturer Of electrical aud
mechanical Instruments, and on The lower
floor. by Austin, Nlckeio1e0n.
l2:lj.-SiX alarms have been sounded and
Diet chment Of patro-wag0ns are on tbe
way 10 the fire. The flames have awept
through from Court street 10 Portland
street scro.s Hanover. several persons are
said 10 be injured.
BosroS, February 81 T. N-The fire IS
practically out. IL was confined TO buildings
lO7 10 lib Court street. Damages about
100000 insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02

BRADLEY.-Diel 10 charles city county. Va,
January Dist. JOhN f. BRADLEY, IN tue thirty
nrst year OF his aga.
Funeral sATL RDAY At ! O'Clock at Salem
church, Charles City county.
HAKyEY.-Died. at his residence, Coob's
Hall, RICHARD LIVINGSTON HARVEY. a
well-knowB and highly respected citizen OF
Northum berland county, Va, Ia the hitY-thlrd
year Of his aye.
Nr. Harvey was during his life twice pera-
lived. and has been a helpless invalid for over
six years. Ills vito aud six children survive
him.
O'KEEFE.-Died, az 3 p. NJ, January 81, 1889
al tho residence OF his DrOther-ln-l.N. T. sui
liyan, No. 1905 Cedar street, 4lChAELOhEEfk )
aged tWenty-0ne years.
Funeral services from St Peters. Cathedral
THIS saturday AFTERNOON al 3 o'clock.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully ~
vited % attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Ministerial Matters.

DUBLIN, February 1.-The Freeman's
journal states that lord Salisbury is nego-
tia,ing with Lord Harrington with the view
to the latter becoming Prime Minister.
Should Harrington accept the position Lord
Salisbury VIII It'll retain the Office Of Minis
ter for Foreign Affairs. The Journal SAYS
that W. II. Smith. the Government leader
in the House OF Commons, will be elevated
In the pepragp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Died from the Effects Of Heating

SAVANNAH, GA, February l.-P. r. OCon-
ner died here to-day at 81. Joseph's lntirm-
airy. He was fatally beaten January l2th on
the Chisom plantation, Ia South Carolina.
eight miles from savannah, by william Bar
ret, young white man, who was supposed
to have been intoxicated. Barrett was ar
rested charged with tie beating, but has
been released on bond. since the death Of
O'Connor to-day the, sentiment is strong
AGAINST Blrret
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02
Expresa war Ended.

NEW YORK, February 1.-The "eXpress
war;" which la, brought rates in many
eases below the actual cost Of transportation,
il ended. An agreement was signed to-day
by the presidents OF the several companies.
By 1t the rates existing in all competitive
business previous 10 May l, ls,6. are re-.
established