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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Mutilated the journal of the House.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. March %. Charles j.
Ambss. who is son-in-law of State Printer
Rokker and the business manager of his print
ing house, has confessed that it was he who
mutilated the journal OF the last House OF KEEP
resentatiyes in the interest OF John 4. Morse
worthy. representative from White county.
The Journal as written up by the clerk
showed that Norseworthy had voted IN the
affirmative on bill to prevent domestic
animals from running at large. In cities,
villages and incorporated towns. Last Sat9r-
day thirty-two COPIES of the journal were de-
livered to the Secretary of State and 1t was
found that the page containing the record
of the passage of the bill had been removed
and an insert" made. which showed that
Norseworthy had voted against the bill; At
torney- General Hunt says that the mutiatloh
was not a crime for the reason that the jour
nal does not become public record until 1t
passes from the custody OF the printer to that
of the Secretary of State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
vbittier's Appreciation ofa Delicate Tribute

WrvyIpFG. MAN. March 22.-John G.. Whit
.;or has written letter to Archbishop 1ache
thankine him for ringing the bells Of ST..
1hS,if,rs nnniSacs referred to in Whitter's poem.
Dpi,1'i ioRad River Yoyageur" on the poets birth
day W recently. Il have writes the poet;
ie.';eastations of popular favor have ceased
~ satisfy one upon whom the solemnity of
~ a,,1sat il resting, but such delicate
sloe nnd beautiful tribute has deeply moved me.
anI sboii never forget it. / shall hear tho bells
Of ',t.' st. Boniface sounding across the continent
and awakening feeling Of gratitude for thy
generous act.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
SENATOR MILLS OF TEXAS
UytyJnoUsLY CHOSEN AT AUSTIN.
Senator Chiffon Withdraws and Leaves the
Field Ciear-The Announcements
Causes Applause In the House.

AUSTIN. Tx. March OR. Q. Mills was
unanimously chosen United States senator by
the Legislature to-day. The joint session Will
formally ratify his election tomorrow.
Senator Horace Chiffon addressed letter
last night 10 a caucus of his friends announc-
ing his withdrawal from the race for United
States senator. thus leaving the field clear to
Roger Q. Mills to pass from the lower to the
upper branch of Congress. Senator Chiffon
assigns as his only reason for withdrawing
that ne found that the total vote of his friends
in the Legislature would not be sufficient to
elect him, and he did not want TO moarrassS
those who would stand by him. 1t IS claimed
that the election of Mills will add 5O.OOO votes
to the Third party in Texas.
THE NEWS APPLAUDED IN TIE HOUSE.
WAsHrSGroN, d. c.. March 22-lSpeclal. J.,
During the silver debate Dir. Tracey obtained
the floor a moment and read telegram an
nouncing that Roger q. Mills had been unanl-
mously elected United States senator from
Texas. This was greeted with applause from
the door aud galleries which lasted several
minutes. Republicans joined IN the applause
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Cable Hrcvities.

II is expected that decree Will oe issued
in Athens prohibiting Bourse speculations IN
gold and exchange.
in Chiapas. Mexico in February. A number
of houses and trees were leYeled Dy tie
shock. II. IT,. \,
c.anIav will 90 10 the Congo this year IN the
interest OF the Congo Free State and remain
in Africa Tor q long period
A. a meeting OF the Cabinet held IN Paris
vesterday N. Ribot, minister OF foreign ar
fairs and VI. Ricard. minister OF justice. sub
rnitted the text of an extradltlon treaty with
the United States. x.,,o.
,ba eyamule of the French Governments IN
baying introduced in the chambers blll for
.La mora severe punishment of dynainlters.
u ;eutenant Newell belonging 10 tho Lam
oosbire regiment. committed suicide yester-
dav AZ Davenport. Eng. by shooting himself.
No motive is known for his act. lie was ex-
tremelv popular IN his regiment and IN society.
NJ Rev Sir f. Robinson. rector at Craw-
ford England. while hunting with the
pvtchley hounds yesterday. was thrown from
~. horse. lie struck on his head and fears
are entertained that his injuries Will prove
The board of the Miners Federation have
sent a circular to the Durham coal miners.
who. by the way, are not members ol .na' oi-
ganization advising them TO submit tne AIS
nute between themselves ana thelr employers
10 the Federation for settlement.
disappointment is expressed In french
Government quarters at the slow progress OF
the American commercial treaty in the Cham
her of Deputies. This slowness is owing to
the Agricultural influences, which are opposed
to granting the minimum tarif to American
pork.
The Russian Government and local authori-
,;es in the typhus- s-stricken provinces are
,ak;np active measures 10 prevent the spread
of the disease which now RACES in Sarnara
Tamboa and adjoining districts. The sick
are being isolated and medicine and food pro-
yided.
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pals were Robert II. Sherman. aged twenty
one years. If Alexandria. and Maud -
Franks. aged nineteen years, OF Round nm;
Va. the terminus of the Washington and
Ohio division of the Richmond and DanyiIle
railroad. They were accompanied by par
ticulary jovial mutual friend. who was as
happy as circus clown and continually re-
marked;
Now. don't worry. had to do this thing
eighteen months ago. It's Il dandy move.
tell YOU"
The couple were united by Rev. L; ID:
Bailey in tho rooms Of tue United States Clyll
Service Commission IN the courthouse nuiid-
ing. The groom stated that the match was
strenuously opposed by the brides family 50
he determined to play the role of bold ioch-
invar. which he did with great success.
Mrs. Sherman is particularly beautiful
girl-a blonde. with golden curis and red.
rosy checks. Her newly made husband -
smooth-faced and quite boyish-looAIng, but
there is a look Of deep determination about
his mouth which indicates his character.
They left on the afternoon train for Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
UANr UNCONDITIOyAL REPEAL.
German Lutherans of Chicago Denounce the
Compulsory School Law.

CHICAGO. March 22.-The German Lutheran
Church has demanded the unconditional re-
neal Of the compulsory school law. The
demand was made last night in
a convention composed of five delegates
from each German Lutheran congregation IN
Cook county and the county round about
Five hundred men crowded into hall IN the
bio Emmanuel Lutheran German church, on
Marshfeld avenue near Twelfth street. and
bitterly denounced the law. They repre-
sented 25. 900 German Iutherans who have
votes in Northern Illinois.
The demand was to the effect that as the
law had not been amended as had been prom
ised and the proceedings Of the Illinois Legis-
lature have shown that it was impossible to
amend the law or 10 wipe out its objection
able features therefore it was resolved that
the unconditional repeal of the law be de,
mapded 1t was decided to make It's repeal
the main campaign issue in the state election
of 1900
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Starring Peasants Riot.

BrDA PEsrH. March pa serious riot Is re-
ported from the town of Orecho. where the
peasants have for some time been IN receipt
of public relief. The inhabitants OF the place
have complained for some time past tnat the
distribution of bread was not fairly conducted.
Finally they broke out in revolt against the
officials and besieged the burgomaster house.
They smeared the house with tar and set II on
fire and drove back the frantic inmates when
thev endeayored 10 escape. Fortunately a
number of farmers who heard of the uprising
and the reyengeful designs Of the excited
rioters gathered T. the rescue. and after a
deperate struggle drove of the besiegers; saw
ing the lives OF the burgOmaster and MS
fQfDIlv
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THE REPLY UNs4TIsFACTORT.
The Behring Sea Matter Before the Cabinet
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Response.

WAsHrxe1oS, d. c.. March 22.-It is under
stood that both Lord Salisbury's reply to the
note Of the sth instanti and the Presidents
response thereto were before the Cabinet
today for information and consldera-
ton Salisbury's reply WAS found to be
quite unsatisfactory. and unanimous approval
was given to the response prepared by the
President. The latter is said TO be
an emphatic declaration of the intention OF
the United States to maintain the contention
put forth in the correspondence on the sub
iect which has been made public. There is
In il no withdrawal from the position as
sumed in the controversy and no assents
made to any proposition received from LORD
Salisbury. which had been previously re-
jected n.
dents response will it Is said be cOmmuni-
Gated TO the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations tomorrow morning for consldera-
ton at their meeting. which occurs before
the meeting Of the Senate at noon: and later
in the day they may be transmitted formally
TO the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23

FUNDS UNAcCOUNTED FOR.
Serious Charges Against the United Carpen-
ters' Council of Chicago.

CaIcAGo. March 22-There is a prospect of
n lively time in the United Carpenters Coun-
ell of Chicago, which may result in the total
DISCRIMINATION of that central body. Hugh
Mckay. of Boston, and William +. Aoram;
of Detroit, members OF the national
executive board # the Brotherhood OF Gar
penters and Joiners of America, are IN the
city for the purpose of investigating alleged
irregularities in the council and TO order the
withdrawal of the brotherhood. delegates In
case those charges are found to have any
The charge against the council is failure TO
nroperly account for the funds which have
been collected from the various unions repre-
sented therein.
Some of the officers of the council intimate
that this investigation has been brought
about for the express purpose OF dlsorgahlz-
ING the body. and that there is q possibility OF
rs having been instigated by the Carpenters
and Builders Association. The oihcers OF
the Association. however, Indignantly deny
anv such action on their part. and claim tnat
the trouble arose out of a mere tactional nghl
among the carpenters themselves.
Those who are at the head OF the inyesuga,
tiop assert that there are several thousand
dollars unaccounted tor by the council ana
unless satisfactory accounting can DC MADE
the delegates from the Brotherhood unions
will be ordered to withdraw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
.,o,,.r Fire the CepitoI.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 22.-When the
House convened this evening the hall was
filled with smoke, occasioned by fire in the
folding-room. caused by lighted cigar being
thrown among the documents. This Is the
third occurrence of fire this session and the
fifth fire which has occurred in this portion
of the building within recent years. The fire
was extinguished at . O'Clock. Several hun
dred books and few engravngs were de
stroyed. The damage cannot be ascertained
tonight, but will probably reach about
am OQ0
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became the dollar of the world-the only dol
lar II, tho world

became the dOllhf or the W0rld-the only DOL
lar in the world.
= Mr. Winn DEM. OF Georgia. favored the
measure. and thought larger volume Of cur
rency was necessary for the busines interests
Cf the United States. The country was IN
distress which ensued from our congested
financial system. The low prices OF farm
products was attributable TO the small volume
of currency. Congress should respond 10
this appeal by passing the Free Coinage bill.
Mr. Covert (DemOcr1tl. Of New y ork spoke
against the bill. It's theory was wrong. The
farmers might Just IA we'll ask aid from Con-
gress as the silver miner. Over nine
ty-two per cent. Of the whole trade
of the country was carried on by
means Of credit. This system was fos-
tered by a safe financial policy. Ii was ruined
by debased currency. The gold standard
was the only safe and reliable one 70 be es-
lished
Mr. Lewis (Dem.) of Mississippi, favored
the bill Gold and silver combined repre-
sented only an Insignificant part of our com
mercial transactions and when coupled with
paper money still leaves ~ per cent. OF our
business on a basis OF credit TO be transacted
on long and short time
Mr.. Post Rep, of Illinois. favored the
bill. In 1873 the United States turned against
its citizens and said that they should not have
silver as a money metal. and joined England
IN depressing this metal for England benefit.
There was a large attendance III the gal
leries tonight for the first two hours OF the
silver debate. but the attendance on the floor
was small.
At 1890 the House adjourned until to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
A ROYAL Match In Prospect.

LONDON. March 22.-The Princess Alix, Of
Hesse. granddaughter of Queen Victoria and
Youngest daughter of the late Grand Duke or
Hesse and of the late Princess Alice. is to ar
rive in England on a long visit TO Queen VIC
toria shortly after the return of the Queen
from Hyeres. The visit will give an oppor-
tunity for the Princess 10 become more closely
acquainted with Prince George OF Wales.
The Queen is said to be desirous to bring
about marriage between the couple Irene.
a sister of Princess Alix, Is married u another
grandson of Queen Victoria, frlnce Henry OF
Prussia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
savsre Snow storm In Illinois.

RocKroRp. ILL.,. March PA heavy sleet
and snow storm is raging here. Street rail
nav traffic is at standstill. telegraph and
taisnhone service is seriously interfered with.
VsNpAIIA. Ill. March 22.-Four inches OF
snow has fallen in this section. Ii will Le OF
great benefit to the growing wheat. The
DESTROYED what was left of the peach crop.
M,nrSGo. Ill. March 22.-Ono of the
worst storms of the season is raging here.
consisting OF snow, sleet aud a heavy gale OF
wind. which has blown down many chin
neys. besides blowing over several outbuDd-
ings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Nayv York Worlds Fair Bill.

ALBANY. n. Y. March %. The Senate to-
day passed the Worlds Fair bill approprl-
ating $500 900 for the New York exhlDlt with
closing the exhibition on Sunday. The vote
was 22 aves. 4 noes Senators Brown, Enders.
Mccarthy and McCarren. Senator Cantor
said he bowed 10 the decree of the people
and would withdraw his opposition to the
Sunday clause TO avoid a deadlock. Inc
fund was needed already to complete the
buildings
Senator Cantor introduced bill abolishing
the Imprisonment for debt law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Farmer Is Sane.

Forrner the Georgian. who. on last Monday
cave himself up to tho police as a murderer
and was sent 10 Bellevue hospital on Tuesday
10 be examined as to his mental condition, was
Yesterday declared sane. A sheriff from
Georgia is on his way to this city to take
Farmer back
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Alisrton-Palo Alto Match in Doubt.

INDEPENDENCE. Iowa March &C. W.
Williams has received a letter from Senator
Leland Stanford. in which the latter expresses
great doubt that he will be able to match
Palo Alto against Allerton this year for a
purse Of $4,000.
LExINGroN. KY. March pa. II. Moore
of Philadelphia, has purchased the three
vear.old flly Annorean of Jack Hood. The
price, which is private. is said to be large
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Missouri Indee Denounce. Lynchers.

CARRoLLToN. Mo-. March 22.-Judge
Broadus Yesterday in delivering his charge to
the grand Jury Denounced in the strongest
terms the lynchng of Lewis Gordon week
ago for assault upon Mrs John Perreton lie
charged the jury 10 indict every person con,
nected with il or violate their oaths of
Office and be prosecuted for perjury. The
charge has created great excitement, mas.
much as some of the most prominent men Oh
the town were implicated in the lynchlng
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
The Perrien Abduction Cass.

DETROIT. Mich. March 22.-Judge Cham
bers has prepared his decision in the matter
of proceeding with the Perrien abduction
case.
II was going to decide the matter yester-
day =" he said. but owing to John Considlnes
condition / shall not do So Something may
come of this affair which would materially
affect my decision"
1t is a question whether the knowledge OF
his probable death will cause Considlne %
tell what he knows of the Perrien abduction
or carry il with him to the grave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Reticence Regarding Lord saiisbury's Reply.

TORONTO. ONT. March PA special caoie
circles great reticence is maintained re-
specting the tenor of Lord Salisbury,s reply
70 Mr.. Blaine's request for renewal OF the
modus vivendi but it is generally urged that
Lord Salisbury could not comply with the re-
quest without implying an admission OF the
United States demand to exercise Jurisdic-
ton in Bering sea and without utterly ignor-
ing the request OF the British comnlssoness' Sr ay
who declare there IS no single case "nete per-
seals through sealing in the open sea-"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
,v,oh.-s yyere Insane and Innocent.

DARLINGTON. Wis. March 22.-The Jury in
the Siebo,dt lynchng case returned verdict
late last night finding that at the time OF the
lynching all Of the defendants were insane
and therefore not guilty as charSeu' ana
that 4. Tavlor. John +. Meaighan and Ieze-
kah Andrews have not yet recovered. They
will probably be sent to the Mendoza Hos
pital tomorrow. The others were discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
rho oue.n and the Guelph Fund.

LONDON. March 22-The report that the
Queen is a beneficiary Of the Guelph iund
under the will Of the late hing george Oh
Iianover is incorrect IL is also incorrect
that auy legacies were bequeathed by King
George to daughters Of the Queen.
pms March 22-President Carnot has
,aiagranhed 10 Queen Victoria to the effect
that he hopes tnat she will find in the beauti.
ful surroundings OF Hyeres an assuagement
for sorrow which has Of late 80 frequently
oH,;ctad her maternal heart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Discussion of Imperial Federation.

ToRoNro. March 22.-The recent lull in the
discussion of imperial federation Is likely 70
cease shortly. Sir Charles Tupper hopes TO
have an article in this months Nineteenth
Century in reply % the critics of hi. article
of last October. Sir Charles will splendidly
emphasize the fact that while his scheme
elicits abundant destructive criticism
throughout the empire absolutely nothing IN
the way of constructive criticism IS at-
tempted and no alternative scheme Is sug-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Alexander nnmiltou's Home Sold.

NEW YORK. March p. AT noon to-day the
historical Hamilton Grange. the home OK
Alexander Hamilton. with part OF the grounus
surrounding it. was sold on the real estate eH-
change to ex-Congressman Orlana3 ID. l.. roller
stand thirteen trees planted by Hamilton IN
commemoration Of the the thirteen original
AAnf.a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
oo..rou.nr VIII Run the Telephone.

LoSDoN. March 22-ln the House OF Com
mons today the Right Hon. Sir James Fergu-
son Postmaster G eneral. IN opposing pri-
vote bill for the establishment OF new tels-
nhone company. announced that the Govern
rnent would promote a measure placing the
teIenhone trunk lines in the hands of the
Postoliice Department. which would use the
present telephone system IN alliance with the
trunk lines
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
The Kaiser's Condition Better.

BERLIN. March 22.-It is semi-officialy
stated that the Kaiser is much better IN
health and that his ear malady IS Tor the
present not active The kaisers physicians
have concluded against having an operation
performed. as proposed by DIR. Borgmann.
Tor the relief of the ear trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
murdsr Of a Prominent spanisrd.

MADRID. March 22-The Marquis OF Cora
selice, well-known Spanish nooiemen. mas
been murdered IN his room al SranSo". ne
had been shot dead with pistol. The assas-
sination is surrounded with mystery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Declared to be Unconstitutional.

MADISON, WIS, March 22.-The supreme
court declares the Assembly senatorial and
congressional apportionment made by the last
TeGislature 10 be unconstitutional.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
WI, xssn III, Hands on the Prsss.

BERLIN. March 22.-The Minister OF Justice
has ordered public prosecutors throughous
Prussia not to institute any proceedlngs
ii the sanction Of the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23

CRY or MExIco. March 22:-General Tre-
veno who has been mentioned as q candidate
for the presidency OF this republic, denies
that such ia tho case. and declares that the
rs.elsc,ion OF President Disz IL necessary to
the prosperity and welfare Of the oountxD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
Prince Bismarck Better.

ByRIrS. March 22.-Adviees from Fried
richsruh are 10 the effect that Princs bis-
marck's condition is improving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
p.,.w.x Couple from yirginin.

w,suSaros. d. c.. March 22-There was
nsmaw wasnaSefon eonns m and wedding from Virginia
in this oity Yesterday afternoon. The pEinci-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
MINISTER RUDINI attacked.
Many Italians Think He Was Too Mild In
the Sew Orleans Incident.

RoME. March 22.-The attack of Signor Im-
briani on the Government has created SEN
sation and many are inclined to sympathize
with his argument that the administration Of
Signor Rudini has not been sufficiently ag-
eressiye in asserting the rights Of the Italians
abroad. especially in respect to the New Or
leans maeeacre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23
EyENISG SESSION.

Mr. O'Donnell. (Rep.) of Michigan the
first speaker of tho evening opposed the bill.
The United States had declared its policy to
maintain the parity of the two metals, but
the price of silver had gone lower than it
had since the beginning OF civiliza-
ton. This bill would depreciate our silver
money. The Government made dollar in
silver worth dollar in gold. The
silver dollar was redeemable in
cod The relative abundance and cost
Of production of the money metals have fixed
he value. The law OF supply and de-
nand had ever fixed values and ever would
Mr. Weadock. Democrat OF Michigan,
favored the bill and said that international
,"onetary conferences had had their day on
this question. The value OF paper money,
silver sI or gold was its legal tender quality.
II was a promise of the Government 70 pay
monay Whenever demanded by the VIII OF the
holder. The free coinage men wsh'eu 'nat
MIR Bowers Rep.). of California. favored
the bin and said he was willing to 90 NTH
the Democrats when they were rignt. Ihey
were right on this silver, question. i,
the Wall street men could reduce, the amount
of money one-half it would reduce III 1ne
same proportion the trouble and expense, o. OF
cornsring it. by this bill the American doua'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-23

il restored the old power of tho two metals
and it preserved to this country the standard
of money based upon both metals If our
gold went abroad and oar silver remained
here. we still would have the same volume OF
mo1ey. although different metal.
Mir. Bland concluded his speech n few
minutes after O'Clock, and he was loudly
applAuded as he took his seat.