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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

What would the great Napoleon have said
had he been a witness 60 the recent decora-
ton of the French President with the order
OF the Lion OF the Netherlands by the Dutch
Envoy This order was created shortly after
the battle of Waterloo IN cOmmemoration OF
that memorable occasion. IL was also meant
to nreuare the way for the union OF the
Netherlands and Belgium the lion sgnifyng
the whole of the low countries. How vastly
diterent are the sentiments OF a race from
the beginning Of q century 10 its close In
1919 France was the great enemy OF the
Orange Princes. But things have changed
since then. and now Holland confers their
most lllustrious order upon the representa-
tive of once despsed people.
Mrs. Harriet Maxwell Converse has been
elected chief Of the senecas. she was adopt
ed by them as member OF taeir trloe zoe; ~ ~
April 1880 She was given certificate. which
was signed by tho PRINCIPAL chiefs OF the Dix
Nations. and reads as follows BY the afec-
ton and love OF the Six Nations. and IN grat-
tude for her interest in their behalf, Harriet
Maxwell Converse is hereby elected q chief OF
the Six Nations. and will be hereafter known
as Chief Yale Wa-Noh.' The name means
Our Watcher"
Close upon the death Of Louis Cartigny, the
last OF the French veterans who took part IN
the battle Of Trafalgar comes the news OF the
death IN San Fernando. Spain. of Don Gaspar
Costeay VasQuez. the last survivor OF the
spanish sailors who were present at the bat
tle Born in 1887, the veteran was one nun
dred and five years old. and preserved his
mental faculties I'll tho last days OF his life.
He was always proud Of relating his adven-
lures in the famous sea-hght.
According to dispatch from Wilmington,
Del. Arometia Dearly (colored). who has
passed her one hundred and ninth year and Is
as hale and frisky as II maiden OF u very few
summers, lives in q small town near Milton
Sussex county. and works every day from
sunriA 10 sunset She supports an invalid
husband. who Is in his ninety-fitth year Shs
tllls the soil. sows all the crops and reaps al
the hsrvests. . She has done this for tho pas
twenty-five years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
CALLED RAUM A LIAR.
MIR. ENLoE LOSES HIS TEMPER
In the Special Pension Office Investigation.
The Commissioner Made No Attempt
to Resent the Insult.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 26.-The special
Pension Office investigating committee of the
House. after recess since Saturday last. con-
tinued its sessions to-day. The proceedings
were without unufual incident until Commis-
sioner Raum took the stand General Raum
was handed copy of newspaper of April 18th,
which contained an interview with him con-
cernng various features connected with the
investigation. General Raum said the facts
as reported were substantially correct.
Mr. Enloe questioned General Raum in re-
gard 10 a statement made 10 him Mr. tnioe)
in private conversation about his Mr..
kaum) sending money u man named i Oo,e
ut Kalamazoo, Mich. Mr.. kaum denied tell
ing Mr. Enloe that he furnished the money
and said he did not know whose money IT
was. but he knew It was not his.
Mr. Enloe repeatedly asked General Raum
If he did not AXE the statement 10 him,
General Raum each time making an en-
phatic denial.
CALLS CRNERAL RAUM LIAR.
Mr.. EDloe in clear ringing tones told Gen.
eral Raum that he was a liar and. without a
moments warning. sprang 10 his feet and
reaching for the sponge glass on tho table
drew back as If TO throw It at General Raum,
the latter rising from his chair.
Representative Cooper, who sat directly be-
hind Mr.. Enloe sprang between the two gen
tlemen. took hold OF the Iennessan and re-
monstrated with him. Mr.. Enloe appeared
10 be IN passion. and made an attempt 10
reach General Raum, who stood beside his
chair. Raising his arm above his head IN a
gesture. General l,aum addressed Mr. Enloe,
saying that the man did not live whom ne
feared-Enloe, or any body else. While sew
era parties in Mr.. Enloe's neighborhood were
auetine him General Kaum picked up his
hat md Indignantly lett the room.
Judge Wheeler. chairman OF the committee,
called on General Raum not TO 60 away. as
he would be protected.
Judge PaysOn remarked that from the
state of affairs it did look like 1t.
During the exciting scene the members sat
quietly IN their seats watching the two men.
and Judge Payson smiled benignly at the
whole affair.
QUIET RESTORED.
When ouiet was restored the matter was
discussed by the chairman and the CON-
mittee.
Mr. Enloe complained Of the manner Of
General Raum in answering his questions
prOnOuncng il as insulting.
Judge Payson said 1t was not, the General,
simply answered the repeated queries OF Mr..
Enloe. he (Slr. Paysonl saw nothing insulting
in General Raums manner toward MIR. Enloe.
Some one asked that General Raum be re-
ouired 10 return TO the room. The chairman
however. thought that. under the circum-
stances. it could not we'll be done, adding that
General Raum was before the committee as q
witness and was entitled 10 the same respect
and courteous treatment Of any other witness
who appeared.
Mr. Euoe still contended that General
Raurns manner was insulting. Some one
moved an adjournment; which was readily
seconded and agreed to.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
co,oroadea atusket Instead of tho Girl.

Bsrsro1. TrSN.. April Especial. "A
speclal from Speer's Ferry. Va, says: lester-
day afternoon about o'clock Jack Austin. a
negro went 10 the house OF f. c. NJ. King. a
w6ite man OF this town. aud, calling him to
the door. told him be had come there after "a
eirlD King asked What girl - Austin re-
nl,ed Il came after your daughter; / want
her for Wife" King presented a musket
loaded with slugs at Austin, who started TO
run lust as King fred One slug struck Aus
lin near the temple and came ont about the
centre of the forehead This did not seem 10
eycite the negro who went to the stream near
Inv and washed his head. He then walked up
and down the railroad little while; then he
went of up tho road. lie was at Gate City
this morning. lie seems to bo insane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

at the Passage of the Legislative Apportion-
ment Bill by the New York Assembly.

At the Passage of the Legislative Apporton-
ment Bill by the New York Assembly.
WAsH.NGToN. D. c.. April Ex-Governor
Hill was talking with Congressman Cummings
tonight when he received news of the passage
of the Legislative Apportonment bill in Al
bany. In conversation with Mr. Cummings
lie said
II do not conceal my qualification over the
result of the new apportlOnment made by the
Legislature to-day. IL is the crowning act of
last fails 9 victory. Its importance cannot be
overestimated. 1t enables the people for the
first time in thirty years to be equitably and
fairly represented III the Legislature and
gives 20 the Democratic party hereafter the
control of that body IN both branches.
The apportionment IS both morally right
and constituuOnally correct. The pretense of
the Republicans that 10 is unconstitutional
will avail them nothing. The courts must and
will decide AGAINST them. because their
claims are frivolous and ungrounded.
Tor sever years the Republicans refused
TO take an enumeration 10 make an appor-
ti0nment when they had an opportunity 10
have done so. and now they must suffer the
consequences of their folly. The Democrats
will now realize the importance OF their
triumph last fall and appreciate how much
they have received by obtaining the
present Democratic Legislature. Some
concessions which ought not to have been
insisted upon were obliged 10 be made 10
secure the passage Of the bili but they will
only reduce. and viii not cripple or affect or
control. The Legislature IS TO be congratu-
lated on It's good work. 1t has made upon
the whole a most creditable record"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

TroubIe Likely Over Venezuelan Terri

tory.
From the latest intelligence received at
GEORGETOWN British Guiana, says dispatch
from that place, events in the neighboring
Re,nblic Of Venezuela are marching ON In
manner which may precipltate action with
rrspect to the boundary dispute between that
conutry and the British Government. The
present administration is said to be in favor
of A pacific solution of the difficulty.
but Others desire TO use force to recover what
they claim 10 be Venezuelan territory from
British rule. Magistrate McTurk Is now on
the Cuyuni, at Schemburghs line, building
station for armed police, who Will guard the
alleged British frontier. Close by him on the
Venezuelan side of the river Is an armed
corps of observation commanded by Vene-
zuelan general. A body OF volunteers lately
started to attack Mr.. McTurk, but were pre-
vented by the forces Of the venezuelan Gov
ernment.
N the revolution in Venezuela is successful
there will probably be an Immediate change
in tactics. and We are expecting at any mo-
ment TO hear Of bloodshed on the frontier.
What makes this more likely 10 that there are
larger numbers of gold miners starting every
day from Georgetown for the CuyuEi and
Barima rivers near the boundary line.
Strenuous efforts are being made in George
town to put On footing for active service the
very large body Of armed constabulary now
in barracks. and additional men are being
dispatched 10 the frontier. The gigantic de-
yelopment OF the gold industries IN the dis
puted territory makes its proprietorship .
matter OF great importance. and the British
cannot expect TO be left in peaceable possess
ion much longer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
THE FED MANS woes.
Tho Cuna Indians Threaten Revolt Uulest
the Government Aids Them.

the Government Aids Them.
special dispatch from Panama TO the
New York Herald says War is imminent be-
tween the Cuna Indians in San Bias Terri
tory and Spanish negroes from Cartagena.
WHO invaded the district. appropriated rub
Der. ivory nuts and other produce and set
tied at the village or Acnndi. driving out the
Indians. CaciQue Sasardi, Juan Aquina. and
three other prominent chic went 10 Bogota
10 complain OF the outrage. lney were well
received and sent on 20 Panama, where. they
were told. they would be gwen military
force 10 clear out the iutruders.
The military chief here says. however. that
he cannot spare the troops necessary and the
Indians complain TINT otherwise they have
been very coolly treated Tney say that 1t il
very likely tha. on their return to San Bias
the tribes will take the law into their own
hands as in the Olden times. and declare war
against their oppressors. 10 WAS with diff
Guilty that tine chiefs restrained the Indians
until the mission TO BOgOta had been under
taken. If they return without practical salts
faction they feel assured that they Will not 10
able to persuade tho Indians 10 keep the peace
day longer
The origin Of the trouble ia the decree of
the Government. forbiddng direct trade be-
tween San Bias and the United States. Under
il all vessels must first go to Cartagena. and,
Of course they prefer getting their cargoes
there ana seiunR their HppOrtS 10 ue Diuulo
men. In this way large number Of the
latter class has been created. The middle
men forcibly take produce from the Indians
and charge high prices for American goods.
of which they actually rob the Indians at the
outset.
1t is probable that troops will be sent from
Cartaeena. but Cscique Sasardi expects little
permanent benefit TO result unless the port Is
opened to commerce as before. The Cuna
Indians have never been subdued. but volun-
tafily acknowledge Colombian rule. II they
wish 10 be ugly they can give great deal Of
trouble TO the authorities; but where Colom-
bia has the advantage over them is IN It's
ability to close the port with gunboat as in
tho case Of the American schooner Whitney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

A new form of barrel organ has made its
appearance in Paris. Its feature Is that u
runs by clockwork The operator places the
machine before the house OF tho person whom
he wishes to blackmail. winds It ND. and ad-
journs 10 0 safe distance to watch the per-
formance II will run for an hour. After
about fifteen minutes the tortured natives can
stand it no longer and 60 out to ses what can
be done about it. An inspection OF the ma
chine discoses notice. IF you wish this Or
gan to stop put q penny in the slot" The
penny 10 usually forthcoming. when silence
like a poultice comes to heal the blows Of
sound. Only for FIVE minutes. however. when
the organ resumes operations. only TO b
bought oil by more pepnies
Horses are not valued q. higher rates nov
than in the earlier ages Of the world. tive
estimate prices paid for them according to the
price of food which seems 20 be y fair stan
dsrd of comparison. In King Solomons time
an EgyptiAa horss (the best horses were then
procured from Egypt cost $50 shekels. about
ss5. Six hundred years after solomon, In the
time Of Xenophon. Ssnthis the Thraclan paid
80 drachmas. or about tl35. for the steed %
which 40 rode during the retreat OF the Teo
Thousand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
,,o rooineer Died Mt His Post.

NEw YonK. April 26.-There was panic on
the ferry boat Cincinnati. of the Pennsy Iva
MIA railroad. this afternoon. Four persons
were ini, red The panic was caused by the
boat crashing into the New York pier. zig;
mails IN the encinser were not answered. and
II was found that he had died at his post.
The captain signaled for aid and some pass
iag tugs came up and towed the ferry-boat to
her dock. The body of the engineer was
mangled by falling into the machinery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
Lost The Money ~ Cards.

B1RuNoHAN. Ala. April 26.--Charles F..
Stoner. commissioner of land of the Louis
Vile and Nashville railroad, is under arrest,
charged with embezzling about $4,000
Stoner is well-known club and society man,
about thirty years old; and native oi Mary
land bjs relatives IN this State being among
the best people. Stoner lost the money in
On m hlinn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
Actor and Actress Ill.

CycrSYArI. O.. April %. Mrs. Stuart Rob
son wife of the well-known comedian. who IS
playing an engagement at the Grand Opera
House is hopelossly Ill at the Burnet House,
suffering from pneumonia.
Duncan b. Harrison. the actor and partner
Of John /. sullivan. who closed II weeks en-
gagement in this city last Saturday, is dan
gerously i'll at the same hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

BrRMIseHAM. Ala, April 2G.-The Bir-
mincbam National Bank. by vote OF the
stockholders, Yesterday decided to 60 into
voluntary liquidation and to transfer its busl-
mesa to the Alabama National Bank. he
bank had a capital stock of S2 O0O0 and a
surplus of 5000. K. ID. Johnson is presl-
dant aud w. A. Porter cashier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
AlIOal.t Now.

SAN Asror1o. TEx., April 90 Brigadier-
General Dayids Stanley. commander OF this
military department. lssuedan orderto-day for
all troops now in the field guarding the Mex-
can border against a recurrence OF the Gnrza
revolutionary troubles 10 return to-their sta
t!ons. Complete quiet has been restored.
He also takes occasion to compliment the
soldiers upon their brave and efficient SER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
IL nrd ID. Enoineer Eilled.

PIEDMONT. W. Va, April 26, The engine Of
the Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No
rs. east bound left the track one mile Of Tuu-
Melton this morning, instantly killing the
engineer. Milton Hodges. OF keyser. Tho
scene Of the accident is near Cheat river. in
the widest portion of West Virginia. Full
particulars Of the number killed and injured
cannot be learned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

DEvvrR COL. April 26.-The convention OF
the First congressional district met in Dem
YER this morning. with nearly 2C0 delegates
in attendance. tree silver platform was
adopted. and Senators Wolcott and Teller
ware indorsed. as WAS also Secretary Blaine.
Harrison received complimentary notice IN
the resolutions for bis Official acts, leaving
out silver. Delegates were elected 70 the
Minneanolls Convention without instructlons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
Uncle Sam After Trusts.

New YORK. April 2G Philadelphia spe-
cal says that Special Ageut Horton. of the
Department Of Justice. has been in that city
during the past week hunting up evidence
against trusts it IS understood that his
mission has special reference to the Sugar
Trust and the National Cordage Trust. From
Philadelphia Alr. Horton will come to New
York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
Presidency of the Union Pacific.

Ou.w4. Ers.. April 2G.-To-day it was
learned az Union Pacific railroad headquar-
ters here that 5. H.:H. Clarke. yice-president
has resigned 10 devote his whole time to the
Missouri Pe-iic He was offered the presi-
dency of the Union Pacific on coalition that
he devote his whole time 20 that road, but be
refused the offer and suggested Captain
Hayes. who will be selected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

Yrw YoRK. April 26.-Ferdinand Ward:
whose financial operations in the firm OF Grant
& Ward caused such stir q few years ago. VIII
he liberated from Sing Sing next SATURDAY:
There is still an Indictment pending against
him in the United states court. but 1t will
probably not be acted upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
Hennl,linnn Mayor Elected.

BANGOR. Nv, April 2s.-At the special adj
ionrnoi election held here yesterday flavius
o. Beal. Republican. was elected mayor py
twelve majority. Last year he WAS defeated
by over 500 plurality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
Tn. Canal Eoterprise Tottering.

PANAMA, April 2s.-rhe canal enterprise is
Threatened with total collapse. The Govern
ment having removed tho chain across the
channel entoring the canal. which the canal
company had placed there 20 prevent traihc;
the company has now chained the canal
itself. This will stop produce and timber
RATS descending 20 port
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

dent before il was referred TO committee.
aud he asked that IT be printed and laid on
the table. 1t was 80 ordered.
Discussion Of the pending Pacific railroad
clause Of the Army Appropriation bill was re-
sumed and continued until 4.55 T. ~, whom
the Senate adjourned until Tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
American Welded in London.

IoSnox. April 2G. Minister Lincoln and
wife Hon. Charles Emery Smith and other
noted Americans were present to-day at the
marriage at st. Paul's. Knightsbridge, of j..
B. Da Costa Ricci and Miss Lilly Freeman
Schultz, of Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
yircinian Appointed Consul.

WAsHNGroN. ID. c.. April 2G.-The Presi-
dent sent TO the Senate to-day the following
nomination: William w. Ashby. OF Virginia,
TO be Consul of the United States at Colon
(Aspinwall). vice William f. sims- dscaAssd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

P,RIs, April 2C.-Count Charles Ferdinand
La.rille de I.orencez is dead. lie was born in
1914. and was chiefly famous as the comman-
der who led the French expedition against
Mexico in 1852. which resulted in the io:ma-
ton Of the short-lhed Mexican Empire un-
der Macmillan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
Memorial Day In Birmingham.

B1RMISGHAM, ALA. April -Confederates'
Memorial day WAS appropriately celebrated
here to-day. Several thousands veterans. hre
companies. the local military and many
citizens marched 10 the cemetery TO decorate
the graves. General 7. III. ID. Young, OF
Georgia. was the orator of the day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
The Queen mt Darmstadt.

BERLIN. April 2i.-Queen Victoria, arrived
at Darm.tadt today and Was received by her
grandson. the Grand Duke. and others OF her
kindred in Germany.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27

Among the patents issued for the past week
were the following tor Virginia John Cole
man. assignor of three-fourths % j. l.. Beck,
W. A. Carpenter and f. r. Lee Of Lynch
burg, and +. Heiger. Of Roanoke for q nut
lock. John Grammer. Houston. for a shaft
small conduit for railway trains: James VI.
Meyers assigner Of One-half 10 W. D.. IayIe'
Richmond for loom shuttle-threacer;
Charles ". Nicholson. Assamoosick' Tor
water wheel.
In North Carolinaa postoffee has been
established At Eli Rowan county, Win I'll
ID, A. Beaver as postmaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
GEN. WISE MAY GET IT.
MR.. rUcKER ASKS THE President
To Appoint Him "A Civii-servlce Commis-
sioner-The silver Question Discussed
In the Scnate-Capital Notes.

WAsHINoroN, ID. c., April Especial. f.
Representative Tucker to-day called upon
the President to urge the appointment Of
General Peyton Wise as civil service COM
missioner 20 succeed Mr.. Thompson. Mr..
Tucker believes General Wise viii get tho
place, nor is he alone in this opinion. IL can
lie stated that General Wise has the earnest
Endorsement Of some of the most influential
Repubhans as we'll as Of many prominent
Democrats.
Tho Lapham fishing bill will no doubt be
again considered by the Committee on Mer-
chant Marine and Fisheries tomorrow. and
opposition aroused to it by calling public at
tentlOn 90 It's outrageous character will cause
II - be rejected. 10 is a bill that but few
members or Congress are willing to 20 on
record as sustaining
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-27
RAyAcHoL AND SIMON CONVICTED.

Rayachol seemed 10 glory IN the recital of
his crimes. His fellow-prlsoners regarded
him with admiration, while all the Others in
the courtroom listened with looks OF horror
and anger upon their faces
Ravachol and Simon were sentenced at 3 IL
p. M. 10 penal seryitude for life. The others
were acquitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
PROCEEDINGS ~ THE SENATE.

Washington. May 5.-vice-President Morton an
nounccd at IL 10 p. ~ that he had signed tanong
ether bills) the amended House Chinese Exclusion
bill.
In presenting n rcmonstrncc from East l!ardwick,
Vermont against legislation to close the Worlds Fair
on Sundays. Mr. Morrill, remarked that II II were 50
closed IT would deprive the working classes OF any
reasonable opportunity to visit the exhibition.
The House bill appropriating 100000 to establish
n military post Helena Mont. was reported
BY Mr. Iawcy from the Committee on M!litar7 Al
fairs. Passed.
The Iouse bill appopriatIng $4,000 t. deiray
the expenses OF the Behrlng Sea arbitration ~ fa1'
was also reported and passed, without discussion
Mr. Mcpherson offered and asked immediate action
on a concurrent resolution for the removal ol all
powder boats used for the storage 81 powder now
lying in the port Of New FORK. and prohibiting such
boats from lying there IN future except when they
ne in tlansifri or are engaged In transferring Army
and Navy supplies OF powder. Mr.. Chandler OBJECTED
10 IL, immediate consideration and II went over uii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
IRISH-AMERICANS IN BRITISH PRISONS.

Washington, May 5.-Gencral James II. OBeirnc ana
Thomas 81. John Gancy, OF York. acting IN com
plance with the request of the Political Pifsoheis
Amnesty Association Of Ireland, called on secretary
Elaine by appointment at 10 O'Clock this morning TO
ask the friendly interpostion Of this Government III
the matter OF obtaining the release OF Irish American
citizens now held prisoners In Great Britain 1hey
Secretary Blaine, who manifested considerable III
terrs; in the matter; but. in advance OF legal pre-
scntation Of tho the secretary was not WILING 10
Indicate whni action h. would take regarding H. lhe
present movement is based upon the facts developed
by the recent accusations In the House Of Commons
against Inspector Black who WAS chiefly instrumental
I'm securing the conviction Of the Irish American pris
oners. especially Dr. tallnghcr, now in british prisons
Imm"iiac steps Will be taken 10 present thcr cases
formally 10 the State Department.