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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
FREE SILVER MEN STILL HOPEFUL.
LOOKING FOR CHANCE TO SLIP BILL
THROUGH THE HOUSE.

LOOKING FOR CHANCE TO SLIP BILL
THROUGH THE HOUSE.
Washington, Feb 8 Cspccial.-The free silver men in
the House have not lost hope although they
are not so confident they were week ago They
have held many chmncy-corner conferences since
saturday night and stin hopeful Of success. That
they are and viii remain vigant. there Is no doubt
and If chance offers they will spring free coinage
hill and try to force il through the House without
discussion or fair consideration The trap was set
on saturday by Mr. Townsend, Of Colorado, who offered
q resolution 10 amend Rule TX to provide:
"That whenever four members Of a committee shall
sign = statement in writing that said committee has
refused after five meetings have been devoted TO the
consideration Of bill, except tariff or general
appropriatlon bill report such bin either favoraby
with an amendment adversely, II shall be III ORDER
AZ anv time after the approval Of the journal for
q member TO move 10 discharge said committee from
IFS further consideration and refer the same TO the
proper calendar"
Tho resolution was referred TO the Committee on
Pules and il was the understanding amou5 the silver
men that motion would soon be made to bring the
matter before the House Of privilege. reso-
Irton was offered to-day by Mr.. Dlngley, OF Maine,
and referred TO the Committee on Rules. which may
norhaDs moderate the enthusiasm Of the silver men.
II is in the form OF proviSo 10 inc IO"hseu rtso-
lution and reads as follows:
"Tbat whenever any general Appropriation Dill Is
undcr consideration in the House or in the commit
Zee of the Whole the state of the Union 1t shall be
in order TO an amendment thereto any Dli'
which has passed the House and been sent 10 mo
Senate and has not been returned from the senate
favorablv or adversely acted upon 10y said body WIND
six months from the time Of its passage in the House
Among the bills which passed the House more thah
six months ago and which have not been acted upon
by the Senate is the Election bin. A. every Rcpuh
can in the House except two voted for or was pared
in favor of the Election BILL it is fairly safe to say
tbot Mr. Dingcy's provlso Stands good a chance OF
bcnr rcported and adopted a. does Mr.. Townsend
resolution. Mr. Townsend himself voted for the Eec'
ton bill and is strongly in favor of it, OF course he
Will not object to the prOviso.
Mr.. Geary, Of California, today introduced in the
House bill providing for the free coinage OF SILVER
nroduced in the United states.
Tho silver po0l investigating committee met To-Day
INT no WITNESSES being present at once adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
present and spoke against the unlimited coinage Oh
silver.
TO ACT AGAINST PACIFIC ROADS
TIE GOVERNMENT ENTITLED TO A LARFhi'
SHARE OF EARNINGS THAN WAS PAID.


TIE GOVERNMENT ENTITLED TO A LARGER
SHARE OF EARNINGS THAN WAS PAID
Washington. Feb cit is learned from letter re
Gently sent by II. \. Taylor. Commissioner OF nan
ro,d 70 the secretary Of tine Interior that action Is
about to be taken. under the recent dec9on vi VI.
supreme Court Of the United states, in The case VI
the United States, appellant against the Central Pacno
PaiIroad Companv This decision rcverses a de'IsIop
Of the Court Of Claims. in which ii was hcd tlat III
the process OF learning the net earnings oi '"'
and Central Pacific railroad companies upon VIII"
-, per cent IS required 10 be paid Ia the "oVc'''"'"
under the Thurman act. It was proper 70 deo",' i'o-
the cross earning, not only the actual operating oN
popscs necessary repairs and nterc'; on inc "ls'
,or,,.,, hands Int also all sums paid for improve
ut, hottorrcnt. and new equipment. The 7uP'c''u
Conrt had held before The pae-age Of th' l''''
,ct that il was proper u make deducdous i"'
construction and equipment. subsequent " v'' =
NJ the Thurman act the Court oil OIa4HS N.Y.
~ rrle sbould prevail a, before. and t'ht INV con"
nantes were entitled 10 credit for all sums pow 80
improyemcnt, bctcrmcnts ana new cl"P"
such expenses were necessary properly u" ''.,,,,o
bc increasing business Of the roads. Inc n..
a,..oi tbis dc,i.i9u and held that under iilo
.rt,rrnan act the net earnings must be lcarlo' ~
1cnnctne from the gross earnings only uir 80
operaiiug expenses. necessary repairs ha"o "''''
wear and interest on the int mortgage oo""' ,.
t.rdcr This method Of calculation, the net ''.'''
= ,, cort,,I Pacific Company will be inc ea-tl oven
20 600 ooo and the net earning Of the mon rH'I'
Germany nearly s7oooooo since III" pa~-as' u w
T1,,rman act - per cent OF which sun, VIII 'G l.,
recovered ly TIE Government Inc Igtc' ~ ,,,ution
The secretary from Commissioner lay Iol eau" r.t II viii
o Tho I,ci Ion Of the court and suggest i,, M,
no uecrs-ary Ia make rc--tat'W'ht ~ w. ions
with thcse road, and asks the SECRETARY l''
i'm the matter. 100 ,,s,or- from Secretary
Commissioner Taylor. under orier' IG secretary
~ ,hc Treasury with view to gctl4I , ii p,ri.,
% ali Ii Tor Services Of the Union ana .el', S ,,t
,na,,ic- oi rr I'D the Trca-ut p'i I'',l ..i, "a.
'onp"l in, II h. intended g. find ont a'cuid'cH ,I3
tac Of the aconnt- between the T mo, pr5rp pay
these roads and then 10 l-l-! nP'" Wv
rent Of amount, found 10 Doe due
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
n11Is AGAINST THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

Washington, Feb 81. ID. Taylor OF Ohio, to-day
reported to the House from the Committee Alcoholic
Liquor Traffic bill to prohibit the importation and
expectation and interstate transportation, in violation
Of the local laws. Of alcoholic beverages. The report
accompanying the bill that seven entire States
the major part Of several OTHER states and many places
in most Of the remaining states, have prohibited tie
traffic in alcoholic liquors rs beverage. This fact
says the report together with the large favorable vote
I'm constitutional amendment contests where prohibition
did not carry and other signs Of the times clearly
show that commerce in alcoholic lquorssas beverage
the use of which experience has proven Is 50 de-
strlcve Of the public health the public safety and the
public morals will not much longer be tolerated by
majority, the ruling power Of this Republic.
Mr.. Taylor also reported lavorably from the same
committee a Joint resolution prohibiting the manu-
facture Importation expectation trans pOrtatlon ana
sale of all alcoholic liquors beverage in the tmted
states and in every place subject TO It's jurisdiction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
PROPOSED CHANGES N THE HOUSE RULES.

PROPOSED CHANGES N TIE HOUSE RULES.
Wa shnct0n. Feb 9.-ln the House to dar Mr. Lodr'.
Of Massachusetts,, introduced olIti"n prop '-in-
two amendments 10 the li0u-c rules intended
70 prevent the use Of the journal u each day 5
proceedings a means of OBJ ruction The FIRST l. u
require that printed copy Of the journal Of each day
proceedings be furnished to each member Of the House
before the opening of the session of the next legislative
day and the second 10 provide for special session OF
the House every saturday evening. at which the Jour
nal Of the week is 10 be read, and AT which time II
shall be open for amendment such session Is not To
be held unless demanded by more members.
II IS made the duty OF the Speaker to examine ana
approve the journal OF each day before il furnished
in printed form TO the members each legislative
day.
Mr.. Walker Ciass) introduced proposed amend
mcnt Of the House rules which f. intended b prevent
the consideration OF any measure when It's position on
e calendar j. changed until twenty hours after
rev calendar T. printed. showing Tie change made
Another amendment Of the ru.e9 offered by VT
Waller l. aimed al ,h1rtcnu. IN. time that be
occupied In reading the journal by providing that the
name, Of members voting on yea or ray vote. ana
the list Of petitions. memorials etc, shall not be READ
except BY general consent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
Mr. INGALLS, HAS MADE NO PLANS YET.

MR. INGALLS, HAS MADE NO PLANS fET
Washington. Feb. SpecaD.-lf current newspaper
reports be true senator ingalls, is about TO engage in
every form ~ work under the
To a CORES p0ndent Of The Tribune to-day Mr. ingalls,
said that he had neither formed nor seriously con
,dcrcd any plans for the future or for ms work afer
the close u MS term. The statement that the at
ey.hp Of a Western railroad has been Offered
him and that he intends to continue I'm politics. with
the purpose Of being candidate 10 the succession OF
senator Plumb. is equally destitute of foundation.
While Mr.. ingalls, appreciates tho kindness whlch
dictates this soctuc for his he Is embarrassed
bv the unf5undcd uImors and gossip whose TRUTH II
undeuicd might seem 10 be tactly admitted. In reply
10 a question concerning the various offers lie mad
received Mr. ingalls, said that the edtorsmp OF news
papers in various cities at large annual compensation
had been offered him. that he had also received pro
p0,1ls for the platform, well as propositions fOr
literary work for magazines. periodicals ana news,
PAPER, together with lucrative business suggestions all
Of which had been declined. his purpose benz 10 act
with dciberatOn. and To make no decision uhtl INC
close Of his term of service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 49,

lucky. Ill health kept him away, and by an
arrangement with some of ids colleagues Mr. Holman
removed from undesirable seat to the one when Mr.
Phelan had drawn. Now it so happened that Mr.
Holman's first seat was mora desirable than the one
which Mr. Fitch Of New York drew and in the absence
Of Mr. Phelan he has occupied it, the rare DECISIONS
when he has honoled the House with his presence
and thus Il happened that the desk to which Fitch is
said BY courtesy to have acquired prescriptive neh
was today drapcd with The ombeus Of official mourn
ing. Probably they will have been removed before
Mr. Fitchs return TO Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
nrcrs1ovs ArorT Cr-sToNs MATTERS

Washington. Feb. 9.-Assstant Secretary Sparkling
has Informed The Collector 81 Customs at Philadelphia
that tobacco imported and entered for warcou-e prior
TO October l. 1890. and now In bonded warehouses l.
In the condition. lar the imposition ~ duties
is concerned. II il lad been imported on or AFTER
February /. and that Tie duties Will be- based on inc
weight Of the merchandise at the tine Of withdrawal
Acting Secretary Netteton has informed the secFc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
TIE E1GurHouR CLAIMS BILL AGAIN BEATEN.

THE EIGUT-HOUR CLAIMS BILL AGAIN hhN''
Washington. Feb lSpccalJ.-Nr Blair mnhr 1'
e,,, today f. r,, -citate the Eight Hour Claims ul
eut back for revision b his Committee on Edl''"'
and Labor but failed again by the lack ~ one VOC
lie bad moved on saturday for "a reconsideration W
the vote ly which the bil was rcominIiieh' a'" J."
,ron preliminary victory to-day IN defeating NF'
Harris in hi, attempt - have The motion - rc'"-l'''
laid on the table uut when the roll "a' called "
the question of reconsideration. fortHne AGAIN ''l''
AGAINST the Ncx.Iiamp-h,re senator, and he Ii'" u
1--WE mn the Grlt several more senior N""' ~
dav than on Saturday. but the changes balanced '''
other and the result was exactly the same. Tie N'''
in detail follows;
For a rccOns observation-disclosures Allen, LIAR ''''s
chandler. Daniel, Davis. Dawes, Eu'ua' f''"r"
Faulkner. Frye German, llawley IIoar' IhtA'.,
Kama Mcpherson, Henderson. Mitchell, Pierce fI'''
QUAY Sanders stanford Stewart, Stockhridee' iu'p'
and Warrn-tOtal y.
Against a rccOns observation-disclosures AIlSoh' hi'O'"
pate Henry blackburn. Cameron, Carlisle. Coch'i
Coke. Dixon. Edmunds, Evhts' "eors'' H"'p.'"
Harris. Higgins. Jone, of AIkhnsa, Mcmillan MOE
gan. Morrill, Power. Iugh, Ransom R'a9@i' Sa"I''
sherman. Sonire Vest and Wa-hbur-total ="
Twenty one Republican, and seven Democrats iA'"'''
recon sidciati0n. while thirteen Republicans ana ''N
teen Democrats opposed H. Mr.. Blair nal s''ur''
dd,ti,naI aid from lic,srs. Sanders. stanford aHd
Eustts but the opposition gained The votes oil Mc',
Cameron Eyarts HarbDnr, Bate and Higgins. NJ
I{Iar lost by absence however, little lcSf than hl-
Opponens. Tie bill now zoe, back - the Commute"
on Educaton and Labor and loses ali chance on INC
order Of business. Mr. Blair has prepared an eiua-'
hated substitute which hc hopes viii be- acceptahr 10
evcry body. and will try "a get IL through the Hchd'
I'm some odd moments. There is lt;lc likelihood, how
ever that any EghtlIour Claims bill can now Drcomo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
A LIVE MEMBERS DESK DRAPED IN BLACK.

Washington Feb. 9 (Special).-For a short time TO-
day the venerable Mr. Holman. Of Indiana who, de-
spite the reputation which has earned Tor nm the
title OF objecter,' Is Of the most genial OF men,
Nas inclined to be angry and he objected with an
unusual amount Of vim and emphasis IL was when
he found his desk draped with black. tmng which
never before happened in the case Of a living Repre-
sentative Il appears that in the drawing OF tho
lottery for seats in this Congress Mr. Phelan, OF
Tonne..n. wlo.e deatn was announced on satnrday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
BONDS REDEEMED AND SILVER BOUGHT.

Washington Feb. 9.-Tho amount Of IL per cent
bonds redeemed to-day was $50 100 making the
total 10 date $lO.j72. 500.
The amount OF silver offered for sale TO the Treasury
to-day was rs 900 Ounces and the amount purchased
10000 ounces a, follows: 10000 ounces at $l0005,
10000 ounce, at $l.Ol.
Local purchases for the week ending February Z,
100000 ounces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10

should vote for the amendment, but those in favor
OF copyright should vote against 1t with IL 1t would
be vain 10 call the bill Copyright bill Mr. Hiscock
took different view Of the amendment from that taken
by Mr. Evarts and favored its adoption. The amend
ment went over without action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10

tay Of State that the consular attestation OF mer
chandise exported to the United states, provided LOT
IN tie Tariff act, may properly be confined 10 te
identification OF tie person and signatures to the state
mcnt, because there IS nothing In the act giving the
Consul any other person power to call for PROOF
wa, ilc statement i. correct, or 10 wlthho'u "'VS
uOh until such proof is produced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
OPPOSED TO FREE COINAGE.

Dufalo. Feb 9.-Thc Buffalo Merchants Exchange
today adopted strong resolutions against the free
coinage Of silver. and calling for the repeal OF the act
80 IuIy d. 1890 Leading bankers Of the city were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10

On tie Dt05'e
Liver, Stomach, and Bowels,
after DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets have done their work.
It's a healthy movement, too
"a natural one. The organs
are not forced into activity
one day, to sink back into a
worse state the next. They're
cleansed and regulated-mild-
ly and quietly, without wrench
ing or gripping. One tiny
sugar-coated Pellet is all that's
needed as a gentle laxative;
three to four act as a cathar-
tic. They're the smallest,
cheapest, the easiest to take.
Sick Headache, Bilious Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion,
Bilious Attacks, and all de-
rangements Of the Liver,
Stomach and Bowels are
promptly relieved and cured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
TIE POPULATION OF FLORIDA.

Washington, Feb. 0-The Census Bureau to-day
announced the population Of Florida by races as fol-
lows: Whites, 224461; coored, 166,G78; Indians,
lG- Chinese, 1O1; japanese, IA total 39l'4--'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
IMAGINE

a man or woman who cannot tell one note from
another sitting down and playing Beethoven
symphony, with all It's beautiful changes Of tempo
and harmony.
II seems incredible, hut that it can be done Is
an absolute fact ard not only can this person
play symphony, but operatic selections, over
lures, in fact anything from the most simple
ballad to the most classical compositions
The AEOLJAN, with its simple manipulation.
enables one to accomplish these wonders with
weeks practice, 1t is on exhibition daily at our
warerooms, and you are cordially invited to call
and hear il.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-12
TEN ROUND CONTEST.
Lyons and Griffin Meet Before tho Knox
vile Athletic Club.

Lyons and Griffin Meet Before the Knox
Vile Athletic Club.
Carter Lyons, of Roanoke, and Jack
Griffin, of California, met in ten
round contest in Knoxville Thursday.
About two o'clock the referee called
time and the two men took their posi-
tions. The first round was warm one.
Griffin led and forced tho fighting, but
Lyons took it like a little man.
The second round brought both up
smiling, Alter some close in-fghting
Lyons planted Il heavy one on Grinin's
nose, which brought tho Juice.
The third, fourth, fifth and sixth
went along nicely, tho men then sparr-
ing mostly for wind.
In the seventh Lyons led with his left
anu Griffin countered beautifully. Then
camo clinch ard in the breakaway
Lyons, was thrown heavily on the
GROUND. his second claimed foul, but
the referco couldn'S SEQ it that way.
Inc eighth round was without any
features and tho honors were about
equally divided; however, Griffin was
painting heavily.
When tho ninth came some heavy
blows were exchanged and both men
were slightly the worse for wear. In
another clinch Lyons was again thrown
and struck heavily, but although his
Second again claimed foul, the referee
would not allow it.
The tenth was what proved to be the
final round. There was moro heavy
lighting and another clinch. Again
Lyons was thrown, and this time Griffin
landed squarely on top of him. Whether
he meant to strike him or his hand
managed to catch his face in the fall,
no one knew. Tho referee considered
it an outand-out foul and the contest
was given to LYONS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-12
a FAXED STORY.
Deputy Sheriff Weber Says the Herald
Interview Was False.

Deputy Sheriff Weber Says the Herald
Interview Was False.
The Roanoke Herald yesterday morn
ing faxed its interview with Edith
frcibcl, wife No. 2 of Charles Watkins,
who is in prisoned in tho Salem Jail.
Deputy Sheriff Henry Weber, the
jailer, said to THE TIMES correspondent
yesterday: "The report in the Herald
of tho interview with Edith Frcibcl is
as false rs the telegram on the Hcrald's
bulletin board, which did great injustice
to the officers who were seeking to cap
tnre Watkins"
Mr.. Webber seemed very indignant,
and said that the Herald Representative
tried to palm himself off as a cores
pondent of the New York World in
order to gain an interview.
Mr.. Beckner, the Salem correspond.
cnt of the lIorald, says that he gained
access to tho Jail and viewed the woman
through crack in the door, but did not
speak to her.
The Herald furthermore said tho lot
ter written by Eda to her parents was
in German, and was not translated. The
truth is tho letter was translated and
was very afcctionate in it's tone.
Tho woman is evidently Catholic,
and ut the end of her letter made
cross, on either side of which she placed
tho words "mother," father" and I'm
der all tho sentence, pray for me-"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-12

After some discussion as to who
should hear the cases against the de-
PENDANTS in the Newson murder case.
Justice Howerton read the warrants.
and said it had been intimated by coun-
sci that some of the prisoners would
waive examination. IL this was not
done 1T would amount to tho same
result, as the case would have to be
postponed. The grand jury would meet
Monday und the case would be brought
before them.
nlr. LocSct appeared as counsel for
BOP JeHreys. He made application for
discharge and said he would submit
the case to the court without argument
MT. Lockot stated further that Jeffreys
was being held only on a very slight
suspicion of guilt. lie was an impor-
tant witness, and asked that he be re-
cognizcd to go before the grand jury.
Je1ireys was sent on, however, but adj
mltted to bail i'll tho sum of SlOC, E. r..
Woodward becoming his surety.
Mr. Randolph represented William
Lanier, John Lanier and William Los
Ter. Mr. Powell appeared for the COM
monwealth, and asked that all tho pris-
onors be sent on to the grand jury.
MIR. Randolph waived examination in
oAAS S"oS VI w iiiiatii lIuHlcT, anu ne WAS
sent on without bail. John Lanier and
William Lester were also sent on, but
Justice Ilowerton said they could have
bail in the sum of Sl50 each
Mr.. Hardoway represented Tom
Waugh, Henry Panlley and William
Young. They were ali sent on to the
grand jury. Waugh and Henry Pankey
were not allowed bail. Young was
bailed by Nathan Witt and Albert Evans
In the sum ofS150. William Lester was
bailed by Hugh Hardiman in the same
amount.
All to whom the Justice allowed bail
procured surety except John Lanier
The matter was thus disposed of with
out hearing any evidence, and those
who wore refused bail with John l4anier,
who failed to get it, were sent back to
tho city Jail.
Lanier sent for Mr.. w. o. Adams, his
foreman, yesterday evening. He says
he desires to draw his time at the shops.
he has Si5 coming to him and wants it
to pay his lawyer. Lanier told TINES
reporter that he was innocent of the
charge, but said he did not know whether
or not he could establish this fact.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-12
TELEGRAPHIC FLASHES.

A number OF Russian students were
arrested yesterday charged with at
tempting the life of tho Gear.
Emperor Francis Joseph opened the
session of the Reichstrath OF Austria
yesterday.
Charles Bagby, negro who shot and
killed an officer ut Blockton, Ala, was
killed Yesterday by posse Of officers.
The eighteenth regiment of Govern
ment troops was withdrawn from the
scene OF the recent riot yesterday, leav-
ing the tenth on duty.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-12
THE HEAVY RAINS.
Roanoke River Higher Than 1t Has Deen
Before This Winter.

Roanoke River Higher Than 1t Has Deen
Before This Winter.
Rain foil in torrents nearly all Friday
night. The April sun and showers have
melted the snow in the mountains and
Roanoke river was higher than it has
been before during the winter. BY 4
o'clock yesterday it had risen twelve
feet, and much heavy timber and debris
werc floating down the river all yester-
day Tho foot-bridge recently con-
structed by the Roanoke Developments
Company was struck by q floating log
and fifty feet of tho flooring has been
washed away.
one OF the pontoons of the large bridge
that has just boon commenced was also
washed away, but tho damage is slight.
All tho streams in the vicinity were
considerably swollen yesterday, but so
far no serious damage has been reported.
1t was rumored on tho streets that the
stone-work for the Roanoke and South
ern bridge had been washed, but this was
untrue. The work on tho Roanoke and
Southern and on tho foundations of
many buildings was suspended on &C
count of the heavy rainfall.
Tho culvert now being put over Lick
run on Holiday street in East Roanoke
was tho subject of much comment yes
terday. The heavy rain on Friday
night had swollen tho stream. though
not half SO high rs has been known.
Inc space between the walls was not suf-
hcicnt to admit the flow OF water, which
was damned up several feet higher
above the walls than it could have been
otherwise. The wall on each bank is
built inside the regular channel, and
will hardly admit the flow of surface
water from an ordinary rain.