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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb. fo.-For
Virginia: Local showers tonight. followed
by fair weather; westerly winds; colder.
For North Carolina, South Carolina
Georgia. Alabama and Western Florida:
Threatening weather and rain, probably
clearing in Northern Georgia. Northern
Alabama and Northwestern portions or
the Carollnas by Thursday evening;
slightly colder Thursday night; variable
winds.
Conditions: The pressure has Increased
In the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys nortn
OF the Lake regions. and in the no
Grande Valley IL Is lower on the Atiantlc
coast. and from the Missouri Valley west
ward to the Rocky Mountains. the pa"
rometer remaining highest over the CEN
trail plateau regions. IL Is warmer on
the Atlantic coast and In the Northwest.
and colder In the Mississipps ana ONO
Valleys and the lower Lake region. hain
has prevailed In the Southern states. and
fair weather In all other distriets The
Indications are that warmer, fair weatnsr
viii prevail In the Northwest. the Upper
Mississippi Valley and southern portions
OF the upper Lake regions. ana mat
colder weather will prevail on the At
isntic coast north Of Virginia. and show
era with slIghtly colder weather. In the
Southern states east OF the Aiss'sslppd
The tsmpsrature Will be lower In thea
regions Thursday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
PANAMA INVESFIG4TfON
Jesse Seligman Examined by tho Com
mittee-Thompson'sS Salary.

NEW YORK, Feb 15.-Jesse Seligman,
Of Seligman Brothers, bankers. was before
the Panama investigating committee to-
day. He said Richard Thompson became
chairman of the American committee
upon his (Seligman's) invitation. The du-
ties OF the committee were to protect the
canal company to look after the con-
troversy between the Panama railroad
and the Panama Canal Company; to pur-
chase machinery. supplies. etc. The menu
bers OF the committee were Mr.. Fabbri. OF
Drexel. Morgan & Co.; Mr.. Ellis, OF Wins
low. Lanier q Co.. and himself. Each Of
these received $iOOO0O for his services.
Forty million dollars had been deposited
by the canal company with the Selgmans
TO be used i'm the construction OF the
canal. Witness had no objection TO the
committee examining the firms accounts
OF the expenditure OF this money. Mr..
Thompson was paid S2I Geo yearly directly
from the Paris Office of the canal COM
pany. Witness was not prepared to say,
In answer to a question by Mr.. Patterson,
that the three banks represented In the
committee committed themselves To the
advocacy and support Of the Panama
canal scheme He thought the the neces-
station Of antagonism to the idea was due
10 the awakening OF the pubic TO the ad-
Vantageous features the plan possessed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
THE ANTT-OPTTOy RILL.
The Committee on Agriculture Ask for Its
Consideration.


WASHINGTON. Feb. i5.-The Commit
tee on Agriculture met this morning with
nearly all the members present. and. by
unanimous vote. adopted a resolution
asking the Committee or Rules for A spe.
cial order. giving one or two days for the
consideration OF the Anu-Option bill.
Cloture is not asked IN the resolution.
but Will he moved on the floor OF the
House. The committee then waited on
Speaker Crisp and laid the resolution be-
fore him. The members expect de-
cision TO be reached by the Rules Com
mittee on their request within few days.
but II they do not hear soon will endeayor
to force consideration or 10 he up the
House. There has been practical aban-
donment of the plan to send the bill to
conference, weber the Senate amendments
might be examined. and II is purposed to
move I'm the House whenever the bill Is
taken up, 10 concur In these amendments,
so that the bill may be sent Immediately
to he President. The rlan OF procedure
Is largely left with chat nan Hatch. Mr..
Hatch said to-day that he did not care
to make any threats. but he intended 20
have a vote before the 4th OF March. A
resolution for the Anti-Option BILL he
added, had been before the Rules Com
mittee for three weeks. II II did not
act soon he would call his committee
together and whatever Instructions was
given to him he would carry out II an
extra session became necessary. He ask
ed fer a day for the bill, and II given
that he would see that a vote was OBJ
talned He would yield gracefully TO
square vote against the bill by a majority
OF the House. but did not intend to be
beaten by fibusters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
PRICE TWO CENTS,
ANNEXATION TREATY.
THE PRESIDENT IN A MEssxor
RECOMMENDS THE xSNxx.
The Senate Discusses Il In Executive Sea.
sion, but Declines to Make the
Provisions Public.

WASHINGTON, Feb i5.-The Presi.
dent sent message to the Senate this
afternoon recommending the annexation
OF the Hawaiian Islands 70 the United
States. 1t is accompanied by a treaty OF
annexation concluded between the sscrs-
tary Of States and the Hawaiian commits
sioners and a mass OF correspondence re-
lating to the question at issue.
The treaty is brief. providing merely
for the annexation Of the islands under
the present provisional government. and
leaving the details OF the permanent form
Of government. &c. TO the action OF Con-
gross. The correspondence Is very vol.
luminous going back many years, and gives
a complete history OF the islands so far
as negotiations with the United states ara
concerned. Contrary to general exoAc,a-
tions. the Senate I'm executive sess,,, de-
clined TO make the treaty public ,mme-
diately. but decided TO first have the mes
sage and documents printed for the conf
dential Information OF senator's. Tba
papers were accordingly sent down TO iha
Government Printing Office. to he put An
type for confidential use. with the proba-
bility that the seal Of secrecy would be re-
leased tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
RICHMOND VA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY I6 1893

ege OF the members of the Senate and
Populist House. The mebers of the House
are 20 be paid only upon certificate
signed by Dunamore and Rich The bill
went Into effect upon its publication I'm
It's Official state this morning The Re
publicans went before Judge Johnson. OF
The Shawnee county district court this
morning and secured an Injunction re-
straining state Treasurer Biddle from
paying money under the act. The notice
was served on the Treasurer at l0:30
o'clock. but two-thirds OF the members
had already received their money. The
injunction will be a test Of the legality Of
the Populist House. but not the Republi-
can House. The writ Of Injunction is re-
turnahie Tomorrow NJ noon.
LEAVENWORTH. KAN. Feb. ia
tremendous meeting OF citizens was held
III this city tonight at Chlckerlng Hall
to indorse the action OF the Douglass
House at Topeka Mayor Hooker pre-
sided, and Hon. Il. ID. Carroll, John Han
on, +. N. MorrelI ID. X. Anthony and
Nj. w. Hook made speeches strongly in
dorsing the action Of the constitutional
house in taking possession Of and holding
Representative Hall to-day. Strong re-
solutions were unanimously adopted in
dorsing the Douglass House and urging
them to stand firm and Offering support.
Several hundred citizens Will go to
Topeka tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
NEWSPAPER Publishers MEET.
The Seventh Annual Convention of the
American Association.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-The seventh an
nual convention OF the American News
paper Publishers Association was opened
at noon to-day In the Imperial Hotel A
great majority Of the representatives Of
newspapers, members OF the association,
were present. and over slO0 900, 900 OF capt.
tai was represented. President James W.
Scott. Of the Chicago Herald, was I'm the
chair and w. c. Bryant OF the Brooklyn
Times, j. A. Butler. OF the Buffalo News.
and NJ. a. McRae, Of the Cincinnati Post
and ST. Louis Chronicle. OF the executive
committee. were present The deibera-
tions OF the convention are private
After conyening resolutions expressing
regret at the death during the year OF
Colonel Il. l.. Morgan, Of the New Haven
Register the Associations New York
manager, were passed. The convention
will last three days, and promises TO be
a memorable one in the history OF the
Association.
The day was devoted chiefly 10 the
discussion OF mechanical improvements
and 70 the general methods of the busi-
ness offices as regards advertising and
circulation. The meeting will be continued
tomorrow, and will close with n banquet
Friday night. Mr. Cleveland ard Mr. Car
Isle. the coming Secretary OF the Treas
ury, were among those invited as guests.
A letter was received from Mr.. Cleveland
to-day, in which he said that owing to
the rush of important business he could
not attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Illinois Democrats Embarrassed.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLS, Feb. ia Re-
publican member threw the lower House
of the Legislature into an uproar for half
an hour to-day by moving to suspend
the rules for the introduction of resolu-
tion congratulating President-elcct Cleve-
land upon the selection OF Judge Gresham
as member OF his Cabinet. The Demo-
Gratis opposed the consideration OF the
resolution, but the Republicans demanded
the ayes and noes on the motion deter
mined, of course, TO embarass the Demo-
Gratis as much as possible by forcing them
into a position OF Withholding their APP
prolal of the President-elect's action.
Amid great disturbance. and the vain
attempts of several gentleman to explain
their votes, the roll was called, resulting
i'm the defeat OF the motion to suspend
the rules by vote of Sc ayes to IS noes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
MISS ANNIE WISE WEDS.
She Becomes the Bride Of DIR. Smith Wise
Townsend, of Washington.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-Dr. Smith
Townsend, for thirteen years the health
officer OF the District. and Miss Annie
Wise, OF Virginia, member Of the old
and well-known Wise family of that
State, were married to-day by the Rev.
Byron Sutherland. of the First Presby-
terian church. The Doctor and Miss
Wise had been bethrOthed for some time
previous to his recent Illness. and he took
occasion to have the ceremony performed
as soon as possible after he had arrived
at the canvallescent state. Miss Wise
was during his illness his most faithful
and untiring attendant The ceremony
was marked by the utmost simplicity, but
at the same time was most impressive.
In the presence of three witnesses.
Messrs. J. c. McGinn, Daniel f.. Cahill
and the colored nurse, Or. Sunderland
read the solemn service OF the Presby-
terian faith. If his Improvement continues
DR.. Townsend intends TO go 10 Old Point
Comfort, Va, for the spring season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
TO BUILD TUO NEW SHIPS.
The Newpyrt News Company to Erect
Them for the Southern Pacific.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 15.-The South
ern Pacific railroad announces that the
Newport News Shipvu.ding and Dry
Dock Company is making preparations
to build two lO0OO-ton ships al its plant.
The site is now being piled for the block
ing to carry the immense weight of the
vessels.
They will be beauties in design. and
their water lines such as will insure
speed. They are intended to ply between
New Orleans and Liverpool. forming a
new line of steamers in connection with
the Sunset route. and will be a nucleus.
out Of which will grow a fleet Of American
ocean beauties. unexcelIed in modern ma
rine architecture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16

RESISTED THE TEMPTATION.
Judge Gresham Would Not Abandon Low
Tariff Views for tn. Presidency.

| Judge Gresham Would Not Abandon Low
Tariff Views for tn. Presidency.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Feb. l5.--Judge
f. c. Field. Of Crown Point, Ind, who
was a delegate to the Republican con-
vention at Chicago in 1885, talked about
the Gresham appointment to reporter
last night.
He said: you ask me what l think Of
Judge Gresham's appointment / answer
that after Voting for him on every ballot
I'm the national convention OF 1855 IL
doesn't take much of a prophet to divine
that | am rejoiced over his promotion
and especially pleased with the wisdom
and patriotism of Mr.. Cleveland I'm MAX
ing this selection. But have no patience
with or respect for some Republican
newspapers row charging the Judge with
political perfidy. l think he is the truest
friend and most courageous where his
convictions of right and wrong are In
volved | ever knew
"A piece OF inside history Of the national
convention of 1883 best demonstrates his
exalted character. Ii will be remembered
that the charge was industriously made
against his loyalty to the extreme tariff
views then espoused by his adyersaries
in the convention. IL was deemed ex-
pcdient to have the Chicago Inter-Ocean
publish an editorial on Thursday morn
ing OF the first week of the convention
putting at rest all doubts OF the position
OF the Judge on the question. According
ly a committee consisting of Major W.
III. Calkins, Senator Gresham and myself
were appointed 10 have this editorial
appear by authority OF Judge Gresham.
On "Wednesday. about II o'clock at night.
We besieged Mr.. Nixon, editor OF the
Inter-Ocean. to write and publish such an
editorial. He wrote IL and We all agreed
that 1t would leave no loophole to doubt
Judge Gresham's soundness on the tariff
question. Mr.. Nixon then said: "Of
course you have seen the Judge and OBJ
tained his consent We said we had
not, but would vouch for his approval of
Il. He said: That won't do. 1 guess
you don't know the Judge very WELL We
declined TO go 10 the Palmer House.
where Judge Gresham was then boarding
IL was after midnight and the Judge was
I'm bed. little thinking that he would be
called on to decide a question that would
certainly put him out of the reach OF
presidential possibilities with that con-
vention. We were for Gresham and his
peaceful slumber was no barrier 10 our
enthusiasm or purpose.
"MaJor Calkins made the explanation
end assured the Judge that the publication
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
The BlOnnt Lynching.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Feb. 15.-Mrs
Moore. the victim Of Albert Blount's as
sault, improved to-day. and states en-
phatically that Blount. who was lynched
last night, was her assailant The coro-
ner's jury rendered a verdict Of death at
the hands of unknown parties. Excite
ment has subsided. and no further trouble
is anticipated. The sheriff recognized one
of the mob, and says he will vigorously
prosecute him. The judge Of this circuit
is now considering his legal right to recall
the grand jury. just adjourned. for the
purpose Of acting on the lynching.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Naval Nominations.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-The President
to-day nominated TO be past assistant
engineers Assistant Engineers <. II
Leonard. Leo d. Miner. T. W. Kinkard
Harry Hall. j. i. Wood; Commander S
W. Terry. to be captain. To be com
manders: Lieutenant Commanders r. H.
Impey. 4. l.. Tannor. T.. u. Strong. To
be lieutenant commanders: Lieutenants
Daniel Delahanty. +. w. Nichols. c. c.
COrnwell TO be Lieutenants: Lieuten-
ants Junior Grade Albert Gleaves. j. Il.
Parker, B. w. Hodges To be ,ieutenants,
junior grade: Ensigns A. Il. Niback, VIII
liam TruXtun, Stokely Morgan. +. j.
Haesler, Edward Simpson. w. c. T.. Muir
also John NJ. Evans. Of Minnesota, to be
an assistant paymaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
LOST CONTROL or THE CAR.
Three Lives Lost In an Electric street Rail-
way Accident.

PORTLAND. ORE. Feb. l5.--Three per-
sons were II stantly killed and twenty-five
were, more or less, seriously injured by
the wrecking OF an electric car on upper
Albina, suburb OF this city at o'clock
this afternoon. The car was loaded with
school children returning 10 their homes.
and number OF laborers. While de-
scendlng a steep hill the breaks broke
and the motorman lost control OF the
car, which soon attained terrific speed.
On raching the foot Of tho hill curve
was struck. and the car was thrown on
It's side and dashed 10 pieces. In a
twinkling the lives Of two ren and one
child were crushed out. and twenty-five
othcrs-women. boys and girls-sustained
injuries ranging from scratch TO broken
limbs.
The killed are: J. o. Dennis. carpenter.
aged seventy years; Betram Dennis, his
son. aged eight. aud an unknown laborer
Jabes McFee. painter, was probably IA
tally injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16

FRANKFORT. KY, Feb. 15.-Judge
William Lindsay was declared elected
United States senator at the joint ses-
sion Of the Legislature at noon to-day.
He will proceed to Washington on Satur-
day next to take his seat
HELENA, MONTs. Feb. 15.-The ballot
for senator to-day iresulted: Mantle. %;
Clark. "a; Dixon, 12; Couch. 3; Carter, /.
No choice.
CHEYENNE WYO., Feb. 15.-The ballot
for senator to-day resulted: John Charles
Thompson Dem), "a: William Brown
Pop), /; George r. Beck Dem), "A; +. T..
Warren Rep).7; c. ID. Clark Rep). 2.
Necessary to choice, q.
OLYMPIA, Feb. 15.-The two ballots
cast to-day made no change in the sena-
torial situation.
BISMARCK, n. D.. Feb. 15.-Three bal
lots were taken for United states Senator
to-day, the last giving II. +. Miller 33
but no sign OF election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
GEORGIA AGRTC ULTURIsTy.
The State Society Convenes In Angusts-To
Hold a Summer Session.

AUGUSTA, GA. Feb l5.-The Georgia
State Agricultural Society convened In
Augusta to-day in annual session. over
2OO delegates were present. The morning
session was devoted TO addresses OF well
come and responses. The principal busi-
ness Of the day was the acceptance OF an
invitation TO hold summer session in
Augusta, and to participate in the un-
yelling ceremonies OF the monument be-
ing erected at Stone Mountain 10 the
memory OF United States Senator John p.
King. who was also president for so
many years OF the Georgia railroad. A
resolution was adopted. inviting immigra-
ton TO Georgia.
Tomorrow will probably be the most
important day OF the session. The ques-
ton OF where the State fair shall be held
will be discussed. and there seems prob
ability that IL will be changed from Ma
con to Augusta or Atlanta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
TO ENTERTAIN FOREIGyERs.
The President of the Chamber of Com
merce Announce the Committee.

NEW YORK, Feb. l5.-Alexander D.
Orr, vice president OF the Chamber OF
Commerce, has appointed the following
men as the committee authorized by the
chamber on February 2d TO receive and
entertain well known foreigners who NAV
visit this country to attend the Worlds 9
Fair:
Henry Willard. Carl Schurz. Woodbury.
Langdon, Morris X. Jesup Chauncey NJ.
Depew, John Bigelow, Charles S. Fair
child, j. Pierpont Morgan, William
Steinway. Abraham Hewitt. Samuel ID.
Bancock, August Belmont, Oscar s.
Straus, John Austin Stevens, James w.
Tappin, Vernon II. Brown, Seth Low.
Charles S. Smith. Whltelaw Reid. John
ID. Rockefeller. John s. Kennedy. William
Il. Dodge. Horace Porter, Andrew Car
negie, j. Edward Simmons, Cornelius N.
Bliss. George Rutledge Gibson, John
Clafiiin, J. Seaver Page and Louis Wind
muller.
The gentlemen have consented to serve
and meeting OF the committee will be
held I'm the rooms OF the Chamber on
Friday at o'clock p. NJ. TO organize and
name subcommittee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
The Pnne Sustnins SatnllL.

LONDON, Feb. ia special dispatch
received In this city from Rome says that
IN consequence Of reports from American
Bishops on the school question. the Pope.
in an address to the American EDiscopate
will maintain In their entirety Monsignor
Satollfs prorcsal. and will especially and
firmly support the sixth proposal.
Monsignor Barrett. who was appointef
auditor, and Rev. Hector Papi, who has
been appointed secretary TO Monsixnor
Satolli, Will leave Rome for Washington
directly after the feta Ia honor OF tho
Pope's Episcopal jubilee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Southern Lumbermen Meet.

MOBILE. ALA. Feb. 15.--The Southern
Lumber Manufacturing Association met
here this morning for two days ses-
sion one hundred members were present.
The morning hours were devoted to a dis
cussion Of the best plan to improve the
selling price OF yellow pine lumber. The
afternoon session was consumed In COM
mi;tee work. Only one committee. that
OF grades and classification. reported. and
that was to the effect that the same grade
and classification now prevailing be re-
tanned In force for the ensuing year. The
Association then adjourned until to-mor-
row.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16

BERLIN, Feb. 15.-The agricultural dep
utics in the Reichstag and the rantag
vehemently denounced the commercial
treaty with Russia to-day claiming that
the cultivators of the soil would suffer.
while the towns would benefit by it.
Chancellor Won Caprivl. I'm the Reichstag,
slgnalized the final rupture between the
Government and the agricultural party
by declaring that the duty on corn was a
burden to the people
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Mrs, Whitney's viii.

NEW YORK, Feb. i5.-The will OF the
late Flora Payne whitney, wife OF ex-
Secretary Of the Navy whitney. was to-day
filed for probate The will was executed
January 81, 1893. and leaves all her pro-
perty. real and personal, TO her husband.
and makes him sole executor.
The personal estate is valued In the
petition OF Mr.. whitney at t2.soo,ooo. ana
the rel estate at $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Injured nv "A Cable Gar.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-Lieutenant l.
X. Reynolds, OF the United States navy
commanding the coast survey steamer
Endeavor. now stationed at the navy
yard In this city. was run over this even.
ing by one of the Washington and George.
town railroad cable cars. Both legs were
broken above the knee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
A Man Blown Sixty Feet.

P1TTSBURG, Feb. ia terrific explo-
sion occurred at McAbee's powder mills,
about twelve miles from this city. on the
Allegheny Valley railroad. this afternoon,
by which Albert AIcAbee was instantly
killed and William Scarborough so badly
injured that he died while being taken to
the hospital. Mr.. McAbee was blown
eixfv foot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16

by authority would secure his nomination
and election. There was pause for
moment and the Judge said: I appre-
ciate your friendship and the good offices
you are performing in my behalf, but.
President or no President. you cannot
publish that editorial by my authority.
because do not believe in II. II is better
that | should not be nominated than TO
commit myself to that doctrine
The editorial was not published.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Launching OF the Indiana.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 15.-The battle
ship Indiana will be launched at Cramps
ship-yards Saturday. February 18th, at
10 o'clock in the morning. The launching
of the great vessel will be witnessed by
many prominent people from Washington,
New York and this city. The Secretary
of the Navy will be present, and It is
thought that President Harrison may be
induced to attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
RANGE or THERMOMETERS.

The following Is the range OF the ther-
mometer ut The Times Office yesterdays
Q A. NJ, 81; i2 NJ, 65; , p. NJ, %; y. NJ.
cs: 0 p. NJ, 81; midnight. s.. Average.
80 %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Destructive Hurricane.

LONDON. Feb. ia dispatch from
Zanzibar tells OF a frightful hurricane
that swept over Madagascar on January
2sth. doing immense damage In both the
interise aAd On the soasA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-16
Crushed by Falling Rock.

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. Feb. i5--James
O'Shea. Wilson Ingram and William Car
mon were instantly killed and several
other miners seriously injured by fall
Ing rock at Mine Is. in Sebastian county.
yesterday. A heavy rock fell upon them.