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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
SPECIE RESUMPTION ACT.
Senator sherman WIN Advocate Legislation
on the Subiect-The Effects

on the Subject-The Effects.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Sher-
man gave notice in the Senate to-day that
he should offer an amendment upon some
general appropriation bill for the purpose
Of enabling the Secretary OF the Treasury
to carry out the specie resumption act
OF January H. 1915" 1t provides that the
Secretary Of the Treasury shall be au-
thorized, at his discretion TO Issue and
dispose Of at not less than par in coin
either Of the description of bonds author
lied in said act or bonds of the United
States bearing interest not TO exceed 3
per cent, and be payable semi-annually
and redeemable at the pleasure of the
United States after FIVE years from their
date, with like qualities, privileges and
exemptions provided in said act for the
bonds therein authorized, to the xtsnt
necessary TO carry said resumption act
into full effect and to use the proceeds
thereof for the purpose provided in said
act. The appropriation of $4,000 is pro-
posed TO defray expenses.
NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE steamship
La Bretagne, hence for Havre, to-day
carries S3.25o,OOO American gold coin, of
which $3,1500OO was withdrawn from the
sub-Treasury. The total gold exports for
1898 to date amount TO sl5,65O,OOO
The steamship SerVla, also sailing to-
day. carries 10000 ounces Of silver and
105. 900 Mexican dollars. The total ship
ments Of silver for 1898 to date amount to
2.l62.000 ounces and 100000 Mexican dol
lars.
WASHINGTON, Feb. lin the face
Of the heavy shipments Of gold for two
weeks past the Treasury Department
within the past ten days has increased
its net gold by $4,000, making the total
gold in the vaults to-day $lli.9H .679. or
Si1 ,927, SO "free" gold. Since February list
the receipts from customs at New York
have aggregated Si525.S9l. against H,SH,
AS for the corresponding period OF last
February.
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GRESHAM FOR THE CABINET.
Great Diversity OF opinion as to the Pro-
priety Of the Selection.

WASHINGTON. FEB. 1.-THE Illinois
and Indiana delegations In Cor gress ae-
cept Judge Gresham's selection for Cabi-
net position as en- sscertained fact. In
the discussion both the Illinois ana IN
diana men contradict the generally re-
cclvcd impression that Gresham is 10 be
.redited 10 Indiana. His legal residence
they say Is now Chicago, where he has
voted for four years past. Consequently
his selection Is understood 10 preclude the
possibility of Mr.. Morrison or any other
Illinois man receiving Cabinet appoint
mont
The views exprefsed on the subject are
exceedingly varied. Those who think
the President-elect should not nave
stepped outside party lines are particu-
larly emphatic in expressing their views,
and equally emphatic in requesting that
they should not be quoted by name. This
Is especially the case with western De
m0cratic senators.
Mr. Springer and others OF the Illinois
delegation are exceptions. ThSy approve
The alleged selection.
Senator Voorhees, is very outspoken IN
praise OF the intended nomination. lie IS
quoted as saying mo more maily, no
truer. or cleaner man than Judge GREG
ham can be found between the two
"N'dNt. itlS appointment lboNiNS Z" biN"N
personality at the head Of the state De
partn Cnt. and bold, fearless. foreign
policy. Ths appointment will be well re-
ceived in Indiana by all parties. IL VIII
not be regarded as political appoint
ment at all. On all great questions ana
principles OF the Government now he
iore the public mind / know Judge Gres-
ham 10 be Democrat or the Jeffersonian
school. although he does not bear that
name. As he lives In Illinois. DO NOT
see why his appointment Should be re-
sarded as destroying Governor Grays'
chances for Cabinet office. 1 know that
Ar. Cleveland thinks very highly OF Gov
ernor Gray"
Ex-Assistant Postmaster-General clark.
son. OF Iowa, who so strongly criticised
PRESIDENT Harrison's nomination of Judge
jackson. quite as strongly approves Mr..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
DANGER or CHOLERA.
Our Special Health Ofncer in Berlin-The
American Colony.

BERLIN, Feb. 1l.-Dr. Kempstock, a
srecial health officer OF the United States,
he's Just arrived in Berlin. after a tour of
inspection of Hamburg, Bremen, Cassel
and Nietleben. He told a reporter ne
thought that the present year would
witness a fierce outburst of cholera all
over tho Continent and that inStea1 OF
being sporadic. as in 1892, the plague woui1
sweep the whole of Europe.
The American colony in Berlin mas been
lively during the week with nightly enter-
talnments. First came a ball and pri-
vate theatrical performance at Mrs. /. NJ.
SHINES, at which HowelFs Unexpected
Guest" was admirably played by the
Misses Kate and Mary 3ott. Of New YORK
Mr. willard and Dr. SHINES. Another
event was a dance given by the Misses
Norfolk. OF Cleveland The biggest socisl
function OF the present season was the
ball at The Opera-HCLse, at which the
Emperor and Empress held court. The
United States legation WAS represented
by Lieutenant and Mrs. Evans. Consul
General and Mrs. Edwards, Major and
Mrs. Hornsby, Of Washington, and Major
and Mrs. Gringeli. of New York.
The German Foreign oDice has been
gratified by advices from st. Petersburg
to the effect that the squadron whicn
Russia will send to witness the naval
fetes I'm New York will not call at Cher
bourg, and that the Czarowitz will not
visit Paris this year.
Mr.. DANGERS. the Russian Foreign Min
ister who returned TO st. Petersburg TO-
day, Is known to be n persistent opponent
OF an alliance with France. The decision
with regard to the Czarowitz and the
Russian squadron VIII be source OF
chagrin to the French people.
Five days during the past week the
Reichstag discussed the merits and de-
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find the sympathy Of his Republican
friends when a discussion Of the delicate
question was entered upon. Speaking for
Southern men, he said that II was not
ever intended TO repeal the pension laws.
but he. as n Southern man. reconstructed
under his country's flag, and under his
oath TO support the Constitution, would
vote for the amendments to the pending
bill. The time was coming when tn ece
would be need OF reform. No man would
suffer more under the present pension sys-
TEN than the veterans who fought for the
Union. II the present abuses were con-
tinued the time would come when the
masses would so to the other extreme,
and the old veterans would be injured,
Southern men were not opposed TO PEN
sioning Union soldiers. Long ago that
question had been settled not only as
proper but as justlhabe
He then proceeded to argue In favor OF
the transfer OF the Pension Bureau from
the Interior TO the War Department. He
was frank TO say that under General
Blacks administration the bureau had
been Influenced by political consideration: !:
he was frank 10 admit that political in
fiuence was powerful to-day under the ad-
ministration Of Commissioner Raum. This
political influence destroyed the whole
organization.
Then Mr.. Livingstone made a sugges-
tion which Mr.. Grout controverted. 'If,"
he began
But Mr.. Livingstone interrupted the
question with the remark: "The heav-
ems may fall. Are you willing to go into
Mr.. Cleyeland's Cabinet? What do you
think Of that? loud laughter, to which
Mr.. Grout pleasantly contributed)
said Mr.. Fellows in a soto voce TO
Mr.. Dingley: 80 far as Mr.. Cleveland's s
Cabinet is concerned no Republican is
safe and the personal friends and polit-
ical foes INDUCED in a hearty laugh.
The committee then rose and public
business having begn suspended. the
House paid its need of respect to the
memory Of the late Edward +. Med IN
aid, OF New Jersey.
The speakers were Messrs. English,
Geissenhainer, Campbell IN. ", Cum
mings, Covert, Cadmus and Newberry,
and then. as mark OF respect 10 the
memory of the deceased, the House. at
AIS. adjourned.
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Harveyized Armor Plate Tested.
DE4TH,S HEAVY HARTEST.
Five Demises in small SPace-Other Nor
folk News Notes.

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 11.-Special.-On
the London Bridge road between London
Bridge and Princess Anne Courthouse,
and within a stretch OF mile and
half, five deaths have occurred during
the past week. The parties were the
venerable Major ]. w. Hunter, so well
known to the people of Eastern Virginia.
He was over ninety years OF age. His
death was followed by that or another
venerable citizen. Captain Henry Cornich.
aged over eighty years. Then occurred
the death of Mr.. w. w. Dowley, and
afterwards a citizen named Sawyer.
whose death was followed a day after by
that Of his father.
These deaths occurring so quickly after
each other, and in the same vicinity. have
caused no little fear among the residents
OF that particular section.
The Mexican veterans or this section
propose to visit Washington on the 22d,
the birthday Of the Father OF Our Coun-
try and also the anniversary OF the battle
Of Buena Vista, Mexico, lS47, when Cen
eral Zachary Taylor. with small
number Of regular United States troops.
dragons, and two batteries OF artillery
(Bragg's and Washingtons Colonel JEFF
ferson Davis, First regiment OF Missis-
sippi volunteers, and some raw six ana
twelve months veterans from the North
west, numbering altogether not over
1000 men, defeated General Santa Anna,
with an army of 10000. The veterans
now number only a dozen or so, and each
year one or more pass over the river to
ioin their great General and the majority
Of those who fought for the independence
of Texas.
Mr.. Oliver Whitehurst. a well known
young man OF this city, twenty-three
years OF age. died at his residence, on
Chapel street. to-day after a few days
illness
A Northern syndicate he's made propo-
sition to electrify nll Of the street rail-
roads I'm this city. The council committee
will hold a meeting Monday to make
certain recommendatIons in the matter.
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RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY FEBRUARY H. 1893.

CleEeland's selection OF Judge Gresham.
lie says: Judge Gresham is a great
and good mar with a romantic and sym
palmetto side that has manifested itself
IN MS leaning 20 the masses and keeping
In touch with the common people. Then,
700, what magnificent training he has
had-Secretary Of the Treasury, POST
master-General. District and Circuit
Judge. His eQuirment is superb And he
has been gradually drifting to the other
side"
rumor was put in circulation yester-
day at the Capitol that Mr. Hoke Smith.
OF Georgia. was TO so into the Cabinet.
Traced 10 its source the rumor was found
u have originated with one Of the Of
hcers OF the House of Representatives,
who was understood to mention ex-Sena-
tor Carlisle as authority. Mr.. Carlisle,
however, could not be Induced TO say
anything on the subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
Y4LU4BIE BARN BURNED.
Heavy Loss to the Owner-Faiiuro OF
Plewes a. Reynolds.

FINCASTLE, VA. Feb. ll.-Speclal.-
Mr.. Marcus II. Graybill. who lives In
the Brugh's mill neighborhood. had his
barn destroyed by fire Thursday night.
There were nine head Of horses ard thir-
teen head of cattle In the barn at the
time, and as the fire was not discovered
until the roof had f0llen in, II was Inn
possible 10 rescue them. and they were
all burned in the flames. All OF his grain
and hay was also a complete loss, besides
many valuable agricultural implements
that had been stored away therein. There
was only 500 insurance, ard the loss will
not fail short Of $3.50. II is not known
how the fire originated.
The firm OF Plcwes & Reynolds made
an assignment yesterday. Mr. r.. j.
Brugh is named as trustee. The assets
are about 500. Liabilities not known.
They lad OILY been in business about one
year. and were doing a small grocery
business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
MIR. CLEYELAND IN NEW YORK.
Probably His Last Visit Before Going 10
washington-His Callers.

NEW YORK. Feb. u.-Mr. Cleveland
came in from Lakewood to his office In
the Mills building this morning at his
usual hour, arriving about 1880 o'clock:
II was said at the Office that this wouid
nrobably be his last day in the city be-
fore going on 10 Washington. he would
return TO Lakewood on the I o'clock
train.
one OF the first visitors TO meet him THIS
morning was Don N. Dickinson. VINO
came on from Washington yesterday.
Another visitor who called shortly after
noon was Senator Gordon. OF oeofsis'
Among the other visitors were henry VIZ
lard and c. c. Baldwin. Senator Vest.
OF Missouri who is In the city. had NOT
called up TO o'clock. II was said that
he intended to drop in for few mo-
ments' conversation with the Presideht-
elect upon the silver question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
NEW YORK DINNERS.
Senator Hill Speaks at One In Honor OF
Health Officer jenkins.

NEW YORK, Feb. u.-Handsome de-
corltions and flatterlng speeches were the
predomlnating features of the banquet
at Jaeger's Hall this evening I'm honor Of
William T. jenkins. NJ. d., health officer
of the port Of New York. In attendance
were men from every line of business In
the city to make the testimonial 20 the
Doctor memorable Erastus Wiman
presided At the table Of honor were
United States Senator ID. B. Hill, Speaker
Sulzer of the Legislature; Congressman
Amos j. Cumminrs. W. Rourke Cochran.
Robert Il. Roosevelt Mayor Thomas f.
Gilroy and Mayor Boody. OF Brooklyn:
Governor Hill delivered the speech of
the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
Severe Northwestern Blizzard.

SIOUX CITY. IA, Feb. 1.-THE bliz-
zard. which ragged yesterday, continues
with unabated fury. A general blockade
preveils on all the lines in South Dakota.
Engines with SNOW niows have been
showed up. and several trains abandoned
in the snow.
In some places the drifts, which cover
the railroad tracks. are ten feet deep
and extend for miles. while the surface of
the SLOW is so hard that IL sustains the
weight OF horses and cattle. The storm
Is general throughout the Northwest. and
tile regions famous in forner seasons for
game. 1t Is said. bears, deer and other
animals have perished by hundreds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. IL For 'ir-
gnia: Generally fair. northeriy winds.
For North Carolina: Fair. clearing in seutns
ern portion, northeasterly winds. -.
Weather condltions~A moderate area os
high pressure covers the country eass OF
the Rocky mountains. the barometer o.ins
highest over the Central Mississippi valley.
showers prevail on the Atlantic Coast SOUTH
OF New York and In the southern poruon OF
the Gulf States: elsewhere geheraiiy iair
weather Is reported. IL IL eome, ~ 'hs
States on the Atlantic Coast ana euIi STATS
n a. warmer IN the Central Valley and north
west. Generally fair and warmer weather
will prevail IN the Mississippi and Ohio
valleys and upper lake regions. Fair weather
Will Continue on the Atlantic Coast north of
North Carolina. with slight changes 10 tenn.
perature. except colder In Nefthsm Nsv
Enaland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
RESIDENCE BURNED.
Richlands' Citizens Rid the Town Of Des-
peradoes and Loafers-Coi. Boyd Ill.


peradoes and Loafers-Coi. Boyd Ill.
WYTHEVILLE. VA, Feb. 1.-THE rssi-
dence of Major John L. McNutt. large
two-story frame farmhouse. on the Taze-
well turnpike. two and one-hslf miles south
of Sharon Springs. Bland county. was aeci-
dentally burned and the contents detroyed,
with the exception of pieces Of bedding. on
Thursday morning. A messenger just from
the scene of the fire reports IL the result Of
neglecting TO set the second-story fire.
place" in mortar. There is no insurance.
Loss about $4,000.
A private letter from Richands. Tazewsll
county. says that citizens of that town and
the immediate neighborhood have taken up
the cudgel against the desperadoes idlsrs
and other supicious characters about the
town. and followed up the lynchings with q
warning to all under the ban to leave at
once. The effect is general exodus Of
undesirable residents.
Colonel Thomas j. BOYD. the father Of
Wythsvllle." now at an advanced age. prob
ably eighty-nine years OF age. 10 very i'll at
the residence OF his son-in-sw in this
place. His recovery is considered doubtful.
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BRITISH LEGISLATION.
The "Grand Old Man" Indefatigsble a.
Ever In Debate.


LONDON. Feb. i1.--Although Mr. Clad
stone remained In the House of Commons
until 1.2O this morning, he appeared IN
the House to-day looking fresh, and made
a long and effective response to an amend
ment offered by ]. Lowther. asking 10.
bill to restrict immigration OF destitute
aliens Mr.. Gladstone argued that Great
Britain exported more workingmen tnln
il imported, and that any restriction
would afford al excuse for other nations
TO stop the entrance OF BRITISH emil
grants to their dominions. Still, Mr..
Gladstone added, the Government was
willing 20 grant a commission of inquiry
on the subjest. The board of trade was
about to send a commissioner to the
United States to ascertain how far the
American system could be applied TO Eng
land.
Mr. Gladstone made passing reference
to the death of the late Louis .. Jen-
nings, NJ. r. for Stockport, and bore
generous tribute to the value of his pub
lie services Mr.. Jennings. he said, had
made him the hero OF a book, convictinS
him Of every kind OF Inconsistency. lie
had not had time to read the book. but
nevertheless. he regarded the ability OF
the writer. and regretted his death.
While Mr.. Gladstone was speaking Mr..
Balfour conservative leader. and for
.nerly Chief Secretary for Ireland, entered
the House in company with Mr.. Morley,
the present Chief Secretary for Ireland,
and the two shocks hands before taking
their seats.
1t is reported that Mr.. Morley extended
to Mr.. Balfour the unusual courtesy or
communicating to him the outlines of the
Home Rule bill.
Mr.. Lowther's amendment was rejected
by a. vote of 23i to li9. and the address IN
reply TO the Queens speech was then
approved amid cheers.
Mr.. Gladstone announced that In the
event that the debate on Home Rule
should not be finished on Monday, he
would move that it take precedence On
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
For Robbing the Mails.

Lawrence Berry (colored). charged With
robbing the mails of registered package
said to contain several hundred dollars. was
before United States Commissioners
Henry Flegenheimsr yesterday and was
committed to the county Jail for sxamina-
ton before the Commissioner on the 2ist Of
February.
The accused was mail driver from Poto-
mac Mills 10 Oak Grove. WsstmorslAnd
county. and tine alleged crime was commit
ted on January "a. 1898.
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merits of Socialism. No special resoli-
tlon was involved, yet the debate assumed
the proportions of political event
through a series Of interesting phases. OF
first OF small moment, but rapidly de-
ve!oping into a general battle. whicn ex,
cited all parties Interested and arrssted
the attention Of the whole country.
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RUTLAND. YER. Feb. lin a marble
quarry at West Rutland to-day great
mass Of rock fell upon a gang OF men,
killing seven and injuring a number OF
others. Those killed were crushed so as
70 be unrecognlza Bile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
DIR. Noryin Green Very III.

LOUISVILLE. ky, Feb. 1l.-Dr. Norvin
Green, president OF the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. Is critically i'll at his home
in this city,. lie Is suffering from bowel
and stomach troubles, and has been un-
conscious for thirty-siN hours. pr. Green
is seventy-six years old, quite feeble. and
the worst is feared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
The Port Royal and Augusta Receiver.

CHARLESTON. Feb. 11.-Argumcnts were
heard in the State Circuit Court today for
the annulnent of the lease OF the Port Royal
and Augusta railroad 10 the Central Of Geor-
ga and the appointment Of a receiver TO
take both roads out Of the hands OF Re-
ceiyer Conner. The decision was reserved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
Teunessce Assembly AdIourns.

NASHVILLE. TENN. Feb. 1.-THE Leg
islaturs. which has been in session since
January sth. adjourned to-day for thirty
days. At the expiration of that time IL 10
believed Governor Turney will be sum
ciently recovered to attend to his duties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
"GUILTY As INDICTED"
The Verdict In the Case Of Bauer ana Se'"'
Berkmann's Accessories.

PITTsBURG, PA. Feb. 1.-THE crim-
nal court was opened this morning anu
the sealed verdict OF jury in the case OF
R,yer and Mold. Anarchists. charged with
heIng accessories Of Berkmann before
the fact IN the shooting OF II. G. Frlck.
oas read as follows: we find Carl Mold
and Henry Bauer guilty. as indicted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-12
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Range OF the Thermometer at The Times
Office yesterday. February III, 1873;
o A. NJ. Al; II NJ. 40; L. M, az 70
NJ, 45; +. NJ, ~; midnight ". A'ef-
age, 43 1-6.
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Sly Deaths from Cholera.

MARSEILLES Feb. f1.-Slx deaths from
cholera were reported in this city to-day, bur
no new cases. The situation is improving
Clean bills Of health are now granted 10
all departing vessels.
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THE TARGET PRACTICE.
No Better Results With tho Vesuvius.
Pneumatic Guns Obtained.


PORT ROYAL, S. c., Feb. 1.-THE
Vesuvius remained at the naval station
dock this morning until midday before
getting In readiness 10 resume her tar
get practice in the lower harbor. Some
alterations were made on the gunpowder
shells. which consumed time.
IL was 2:30 T. NJ before the practice
was begun to-day. Members OF the board
who yesterday watched the tests from
the Nesuvius selected the Wahneta for
their observation to-day. Captains Sicard
and Barker boarded the Wahneta shortly
before =. NJ. and steamed abreast and
TO the south Of the target. The Wahneta
maintained distance Of 800 yards from
the target. The range selected
was the same as that OF yesterday-2.0OO
yards. The first shot was fired from the
port gun. 1t fell almost on the buoy line,
duplicating with approximate accuracy
the shot from the same gun yesterday.
From the Wahneta no explosion was no.
ticed, and this view was substantiated
by Lieutenant Ackerman, who was photo
graphing the projectle from the steam
launch. The second shot was from the
starboard gun. II fell fully twenty or
thirty yards short of the buoy line with
out any explosion. The course or both
shells under water wset distinctly marked
by q Wnlte wake OF IOdHl. LituttHdHl
Ackerman shouted across 10 the tug that
a difference was noted between these and
the dummy projectiles. The Wahneta re-
turned 10 the Vesuyius, where the board
gave instructions regarding certain
changes in fuses The third shot fol-
low ed with the same results. The proJec-
tile fell within the buoy line and scarcely
forty yards from the target, but no eXplo-
sion resulted. No better results were at
tained by the fourth shot and last one OF
the day The projectile fell probably 10
Yards short Of the target without eXplod-
ing. The Vesuvius and the Wahneta re-
turned to the naval station dock during
the afternoon. and the former vessel VIII
remain there till Monday.
Harveyized Armor Plate Tested.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1l.-A Highly sue
cessful test of the new nickel steel Har-
veyized armor plate took place to-day
at the Indian Head proving grounds
The tests. which were witnessed by
number Of ordnance experts, naval ofli-
GERS and steel manufacturers were under
the direction OF Captain Sampson, OF the
Ordnance Bureau Of the Navy Depart
ment The object of the trials was 10 de-
termine what tests should be established
for the 1000 tons of armor, for which
bids are TO be opened at the Navy De-
partment next Tuesday