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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12

nent of Mr.. Fisher as assistant commits
soner of patents was direct promotion
for meritoriCus service.
Nominations Confirmed.
The Sena., has confirmed the following
nominations:
Eben Alexander Of North Carolina,
Minister and Consui-General of the
United States to Greece, Roumania and
Servia
James O Broadhoad. Of Missouri, Min
lister to Switzerland.
William L. TCwrcs Of Virginia, consul
General at RIO de Janerio.
James T. Neal. OF ohio, Consul at Liver
pool
James NJ Dobbs. Of Georgia. Consul
at Valparaiso.
William r. Thornton. OF Santa Fe. n.
NJ, Governor of New Mexico.
The senate.
The Journal Of Yesterday having been
read, tho Vice President stated that the
business before the State was the reso-
luton for the admission cf three senator's
appointed by the Governors of Montana,
Washington and Wyoming. Mr.. German
thereuron moved to proceed to the con-
sidoration Of executive business.
Mr. Call claimed the floor, in pur-
a
dress the Senate on his resolution to in
crease tho membership Of certain stand
ing committees of the Senate. He init
mated his readiness, however, to yield for
executive business
Mr.. HOar did not approve Of that
course and expressed the hope that Mr..
Call would proceed with his remarks In
accordance with the unanimous under
standing Of the Senate.
Mr.. Cockrell: The Senator from Florida
has the right to yield the floor.
Certainly. he has the right" asserted
Mr.. Hoar and ne has done it," Mr..
Cockrel added. But that destroys the
unanimous consent heretofore given" OBJ
jected Mr.. Hoar.
Mr.. German renewed his motion, and
Mr.. Chandler demanded the yeas and
nays.
I'VE join in the request" said Mr. Cock
rel, with the air of a person assured OF
victory. The vote was taken, and, al
though there were three or four pairs an
nounced. the result showed that there
We're fifty-hve senators voting. twelve
more than a quorum. The v0te-which
was a strict party one, Mr.. PETER voting
with the Democrats-stood: Yeas 80;
nays, l6. SO the Senate. at 1920. proceed
ed to the consideration of executive busi-
ness.
The Senate remained in executive ses-
sion Until 315, and then adjourned until
tomorrow.
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THE BICYCLE RACES.
One of the Features of the Local E1er-
cises of the Naval Rendezvous.

NORFOLK, VA. April i.-Special-The
committee from the Norfolk and Ports
mouth cycle club. appointed by the
rendezvous committee 10 arrange for
races the rendezvous week. have sub
mitted their report As follows:
First. onc-third of a mile, novice,
straight way.
Second. one-third of a mile, boys.
straight way.
Third, one-third Of a mile open, straight
way.
Fourth. one-thlrd Of a mile, Norfolk
Cycle Club. straight way.
Fifth, one-third Of a mile championship
Portsmouth and Norfolk.
As all the races will be short, the pro-
gramme promises TO be interesting, and
the races very fast THESE contests VIII
come off on the 18th, beginning at
o'clock 1t is expected that a large num-
her OF fast riders throughout the State
will enter
The Norfolk Cycle Club will hold a
grand reception at night. in honor Of the
visiting wheelmen. The club is maxi
ing an effort to get up a grand parade on
the 10Th.
The trades parade will be the most i'm
posing ever seen in this city. Twenty
five new floats were entered yesterday.
Several schools Will participate IN the
demonstration.
Mr.. Ira B. White has been selected chief
marshal OF the trades parade. and In
few days will appoint his aids.
Many persons from all parts of the
country have secured accommodations
for rendezvous week by corresponding
with the secretary of the executive com
mittee. The members Of the 'ity and
visiting press will be taken to Old Point
tomorrow on complimentary excur-
sion by the agent of the recently re-
fitted steamer Ariel. Miss Pauline Hall,
the well-known singer. who will appear
here on the 18th, has been invited to take
part in the great bicycle contest on that
date. Miss Hall is an expert. and has
won many prizes.
The full programme. as published. will
be carried out, and Norfolk city will en-
tortain her visitors In grand style. The
headquarters for visiting newspaper men
WAS opened last night. and Western IN
ion operators haya been placed In the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
THE TRIP no CHICAGO.
Mr. Cleveland VIII Probably Make n
Flying Trip About May 1st.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 1.-The
arrangements for the trip Of President
Cleveland to Chicago TO take part I'm
the exercises attending the opening OF
the Columbian Exposition or May lst
VIII be completed I'm day or two. SO
far as the arrangements now extend.
they provide for a quick trip on a special
train on the Pennsylvania route. The
day and hour of the departure from
Washington and from Chicago have not
been definitely determined. but In order
to suit Mr. Cleyeland's wishes. 1t is prob
able that the train will leave Washing
ton on the morning Of April 30th, and
start on its homeWard trip from Chicago
the evening OF May Let The train was
rendered by the Worlds Fair committee
on reception. and II viii be elegantly
ftted up for the distinguished party All
the members Of the Cabinet have eX-
pressed a desire 10 accompany the Presi
dent, and they will probably carry out
their intention s. Mrs. Cleveland Will not.
as already stated. attend the opening
ceremonies, but will press the button at
the White House that will turn molten
metal at Chicago into the mould Of a
memorial bell TO be used by the Society
of the Daughters OF the American Revo-
lation.
IL IS expected. however that several
ladies Of the families Of members II the
Cabinet Will accompany the Presidential
party to Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
WHOLE FAMILY ROASTED ALIVE.
A Suspicion That They Were Murdered,
Then the House Fired.
GREENVILLE. s. c., April IL

GREENVILLE, s. c., April M-News
reaches here to-day that the bodies Of
L. w. Henslcy, wife, a grown daughter
and twelve-year-old son were found Mon
day morning i'm the ruins of their cabin.
They lived thirty miles above here on
the side of the CLASSY mountain, In a
remote and secluded section. The cabin
is supposed TO have been burned some
time during Sunday night. Investiga ion
is being made. as it is not thought likely
that the family would have failed to be
aroused by the fire or would have had
any difficulty in escaping from so small
a building The scene of the tragedy is
in the moonshine section, and there is
a suspicion that Hensley may have be-
come involved in some OF the family
feuds so frequent In the mountains. end
the family become victims Of some one-
1Iys vengeance.
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THE SPANISH CELEBRTTIEs.
Programme Mapped Out for the Duke
of veragua-The Review.

WASHINGTON, April 1l.-Commander
f. w. Dickens. United States Navy. who
has been detailed to receive and accom-
pany the Duke of Veragua and his party
during their visit to this country, will
leave for New York on Thursday to meet
the distinguished foreigners on their ar
rival from Europe. The party is due
Saturday, and will be met down New
York Bay by Captain Dickens and con-
veyed TO the city by revenue cutter.
The Hotel Waldorf will shelter them
during their stay in New York. For
their entertainment many affairs have
beel arranged. Including a dinner TO the
Duke ny the Chamber Of Commerce. on
April 22d the party will come to Washing
ton, and will be received by the President
on April 2ith. on the 26th they will re-
turn 10 New York, and two days later
will leave there for Chicago to witness
the opening ceremonies at the Worlds
Fair The westward journey will be by
way of Niagara.
To Entertain the Sailors.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE New
York Chamber OF Commerce have de-
cided to entertain the sailors Of home
and foreign naval vessels taking part
in the naval review. While at New York
Secretary Herbert was informed by letter
quested to allow the seamen 10 attend
a banquet at the armory Of the Seventh
regiment on the 2Sth instant. Secretary
Herbert to-day informed the board that
their request would be granted, and
he will so notify the commanders Of the
vessels through Admiral Gherardi. The
men will be landed and escorted to the
armory by the Seventh regiment and the
State naval res erve.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE first busi-
ness transacted by the board Of aldermen
this morning was the consideration OF a
resolution presented by President Nc
Clellan. rendering the freedom of the
city OF New York TO the Duke De Yer
aqua, the lineal descendant Of Christopher
Columbus. who left Southampton on the
sth instant with his family and kinsmen
on the steamship New York 10 take part
I'm the Worlds Fair. The Duke is COM
ing here on the invitation Of the United
States Congress. The resolution was
adopted. and Mayor Gilroy and President
Mcclellan were instructed TO present to
the Duke the freedom of the city on his
arrival.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. April 1.-THE
Navy Department has been notified that
the German cruisers Kaserin Augusta
and Seeadler. which will represent that
country at the naval review. will arrive
at Hampton Roads about the 2ith in
stant.
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GOV. CARR ~ ROUTE HERE.
Three Children Burned to Death in "A
Dwelling-Other News.

Dwelling-Other News.
RALEIGH. y. c., April 11.-Special.-
His Excellency. Governor Carr, who left
this morning for Richmond to attend the
Convention Of Southern Governors, was
accompanied by Commissioner of Agri-
culture John Robinson and State Geolo-
gist J. 4. Holmes. Commissioner of Labor
Statistics b. r.. Lacy will also attend the
convention. Professor Holmes will extend
his trip to Washington. Philadelphia and
New York to superintend the completion
Of the preparation of the North Carolina
building stones and mineral exhibit.
A special received here from New Berne
says: The house Of Tom Jones (colored)
caught fire while he was absent from
home. and it was burned to the ground.
Three children. who were locked up i'm
the house. perishcd In the flames. People
who arrived on the scene too late could
hear the children scream, but were pow
erless TO aid them.
II is learned that President r.. G.. Hoff-
man. Of the Seaboard Air Line, will ar
rive here tomorrow. and a consultation
will he held which will decide the ques-
ton Of the removal of the general offices
OF the company from this city TO Ports
mouth.
In an interview with T. X. Bruner,
North Carolina commissioner of Worlds
Fair exhibits. he stated that all the North
Carolina exhibits are about ready TO be
put in place. and another carload will
be sent to Chicago in a day or two. The
display Of gems, including diamonds
hiddenite rubies. sapphires and emeralds
and Of minerals will be especially fine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
REDWINE,s INVESTMENT.
IL Is Said That He and Others Bought
the Atlanta and Florida Road.

ATLANTA, April 1.-THE investigation
into the Redwine case is again under
way before the United States grand jury.
There is nothing official from the jury
room as yet, but there are many rumoss.
The generally-accepted theory is that the
bulk of the money taken from the Gate
City Bank went into a big railroad deal
in which Redwine and some OF his friends
were interested. That was the purchase
of the Atlanta and Florida railroad This
purchase was made by party of young
men. one Of whom was Redwlne. Whether
Redwine advanced the money on his own
account or whether he loaned IL 10 those
in the deal with him is not yet known
but IL is certain that the grand jury
is giving especial attention to this particu-
lar deal in the investigation now going
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
NEW TERMINAL MOTIONS.
Judge Pardee Asked to Discharge the
Central Hallway Receiver.


SAVANNAH, GA. April 1t.-The recent
mysterious presence OF the Richmond
Terminal officials here was cleared up
to-day during the progress ot the case of
the Central Trust Company Of New York
and the Central railroad, when Henry
Crawford. attorney for the Terminal
Company addressed the Court, Judge
Pardee sitting, and said that he to-day in
troduced two motions under the Rowena
Clarke bill against the Central. one was
10 discharge the rec eiver under that de-
cision, and declare void all contracts
made under the receivership. on the
ground that the eniirc proceedings were
Mlgal. ard the othsrt.fds 90 dismiss the
orders Of Judge Speer, of the district
court. affecting the reorganization, on the
ground that the orders were irregular
and erroneous and that the court had no
jurisdiction whatever TO enter such orders
and the same We're void.
Mr. Crawford made n strong speech,
charging that the proceedings in which
the district judge had taken control of
the interstate system Of railways was un-
usual and without precedent; that the
court was in cOpartnership with the re-
organization committee; that the court
had no right to appoint a receiver OF
a solvent corporation. nor to authorize
receiver to borrow money without in
quiring for what it would be used, ;bnd
that the proceedings by which the Hol-
Inns syndicate are allowed TO sell collateral
securities Of the Central Railroad Com
pany as soon as the bonds were due If
not paid was Irregular unusual and
without precedent.
Before Mr. Crawford concluded his ar
gument the court adjourned until 1880 to-
morrow morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
Seismic Disturbance in California.

LOS ANGELES. CAL, April 1l.-Since
last Tuesday there have been between
forty and nifty earthquake shocks in Pico
Canon, near Newhall. Pico Canon is In
the San Fernando mountains. and Is the
centre Of the oil region. Last Tuesday
"a severe earthquake was felt all over
Southern California. 1t shook houses In
Plco Canon very badly, and frightened
the Inhabitants. Since then there have
beer several shocks every day, but these
have been confined 10 a small area In
The mountains
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
The Tennessee Visitors.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Tennes-
see congressional delegation and a number
OF Tennesseeans employed in the depart
ments met this evening at the Ebbtt
House TO make arrangements for enter
tanning the members OF the Tennessee
Legislature. who are expected 10 arrive
here next Thursday. The following com
mittee was appointed to make all neces-
sary arrangements. and report 10 meet
ing which will be held tomorrow night:
Captain Hickey. G. \. Haley, w. G.
Shelley, A. A. Adams and b. ii. Mil
liken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
THE COMPANY VICTORIOUs.
The Troublesome Street Car Strike
Finally Declared on.

WHEELING, w. VA. April 1l.-Late
tonight the electric street car strike was
declared off.
This action was the result of con-
ference between the officials of the Com
pany aad the arbitration committee OF the
Ohio Valley Trades Assembly, and the
outcome is a victory for the company.
BY the settlement the company agrees
TO employ only such Of the strikers as
they desire. and retain the non-union
men who have stood by them.
The strike has been I'm force three
months and has been disastrous In It's
effects Many disturbances have taken
place, and business in the city has greatly
suffered.
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MORE APPOINTMENTS.
Daniel y. Morgan Selected to be Treas
urer Of the United States

WASHINGTON. D. c., April IL
The President to-day sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Edward II. Strobel. Of New York, to be
Third Assistant Secretary or state, wee
William VI. Gunnel, resigned.
Dani,l y. Morgan, Of Connecticut, to
he treasurer of the United States, vice
Enos H. Nebeker. resigned.
Conrad y. Jordan, Of New York. TO be
Assistant Treasurer of the United States,
New York city, vice Ellis II. Roberts,
resigned.
Daniel NJ Browning Of Illinois, TO be
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs.
Frank c. Armstrong, Washington, d.
C.. TO be Assistant Commissioner of In
dian Affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
PREPARING FOB An EMERGENCY.
Tennessee Officials VIII be Ready for Amy
Outbreak of Miners

NASHVILLE. TENN, April lit is
quite generally conceded that there is
possibility for further troubles In the
mining districts in May. II is an open
secret that general strike is I'm prepara-
tion, to take effect May LIST. and the State
and civil military authorities are pre-
pairing for another attack upon the con-
victs working in the mines. Positions
are being strengthened by fortifcations
and everything is being put I'm readiness
for an attack. The Legislature has passed
a bill authorizing the Governor TO use the
full force OF the State to suppress dis
orders It is not believed that the Ten
nessee miners are back OF the movement
to any great extent, but that agitators
from Kentucky are trying TO manipulate
the threatened strike, so as to cause
trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
A Schooner Ashore.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 1i.-Su-
perintendent Kimball. OF the Life-Saving
Service, has received n telegram from
the keeper of False Cape station, Va.
stating that the schooner. Charles Il.
Ralch, of New York bound for Norfolk.
came ashore at that point this morning
The crew Of nine men is still on board
the vessel. which is in good condition. The
wind is strong, and the sea running
bfv1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
The Swiss Medals.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE unde-
livered medals presented by the King OF
Sweden to the officers and men OF the
United States cruiser Baltimore on the
occasion of the transportation OF the
remains Of Captain John Ericsson to his
native country. have been received by
Chief Clerk Hoeg. Of the Navy Depart
ment, and will be forwarded to the
officers and mon who should have them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
Interstate Commerce Commission.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. April 1.-THE
Interstate Commerce Commission was in
session here to-day. This afternoon the
case OF Tuscaloosa against the Alabama
Great Southern railway was presented.
The charge is violation Of the long and
short-haul clause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
RANCE or TnERMOMETER

Range OF thermometer at The Times
office Tuesday. April IL. 1888:
"a. NJ, Il; u NJ. 81; p. NJ, 50; j. NJ,
81; Q Z. NJ, 45 midnight. 46. Average.
Al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12

room. Applications for tickets to the
grand ball are steadily coming In.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
naniel NJ. NOrpan.

Daniel NJ. Morgan. Of Bridgeport, Conn,
to-day nominated for treasurer Of the
United States. is one of the leading citi-
zens of mis- native State, socially, politi-
cally and financially. He is a man about
fifty years OF age, has been mayor OF
Bridgeport three terms, served in the
legislature and has been president of a
national bank for ten years. lie was
warmly indorsed by the leading men Of
Connecticut. and especially by Charles
L. Erench.
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Frank C.. Armstrong.

Frank c. Armstrong, who is named as
assistant commissioner. and Is set down
as resident OF the District of Columbia,
was originally appointed an inspector
in the Indian Bureau from Louisiana In
President Cleveland's first administration.
In that capacity he made reputation
as one OF the best officers in the inspec-
tion service. Probably because of that
fact he was allowed to remain In his
place for nearly a year under President
Harrison's administration. He was an
officer In the old army. and left It to join
his fortunes with the Confederacy. and
at the close Of the war was major-gen-
eral III der Longstreet.
General Armstrong. who was to-day
nominated 10 be assistant commissioners
of Indian affairs, has had an experience
covering about twenty-five years. Mr..
ID. /. Murphy. who was recently nomt~
mated as first deputy commissioners of
pensions, and Mr.. Bell as second, have
also had many years experience in pen
sion matters. Mr.. Bowers, the new assis-
tant commits sioner of the general land
office, had served a number OF years as
a clerk In that bureau. and the appoint
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
Conrad y. Jordan.

Conrad n Jordan, nominated to-day
for assistant treasurer at New York is
wcll-known to the country as United
States treasurer in Mr.. Cleveland's first
administration. He is about siXty-fivo
years of age. and was indorsod for his
present position by every national bank
iu New York citV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
Edward III. Str0bel.

Edward II. Strobel of New York. nom
mated 10 be the third assistant secretary
OF State served through Mr. Cleyelands
first term and a part Of the succeeding
Republican administration as secretary
of the legation at Madrid. He Is a grad
uate of Harvard College and Harvard
Law School. At present he is practic-
ing law. and is said to be an exceedingly
brilliant men.
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Daniel NJ. Browning. Of Illinois. who is
nominated to be commissioner Of Indian
affairs. lives al Benton, ard Is about
fifty years Of age. lie is a lawyer and
i'm 1852 was judge Of the Circuit Court Of
Illinois I'm his district. lie has figured
to some extent i'm politics. and was
strong candidate for the congressional
nomination against Representative WI
lams. Mr. Browning is said 10 have
made a strong effort TO secure the posi-
tion of commissioner Of the land office.
The selection of Judge Browning as
commissioner Of Indian affairs completes
the list Of appointments Of the heads Of
the four ereat bureaus OF Tie lntctior
Department. In making his reccmmen-
dations for these positions Secretary
Hoke Smith has sought 10 secure men Of
high character and ability. and for assis-
tant commissioners he has selected men
who are thoroughly familiar with the
details of each service, and who, by rea-
son Of experience and ability are en-
filled 10 urCmOfiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-17
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

" District Of Columbia. Washington, ID. c.. July
a. 1888 To AZ whom & may concern: Il having
been represented to the Commissioners Of the Dis
trIct Of Columbia that the following named water
matns are necessary for the public safety. comfort
L. $780, water main TO b assessed therefor, the
Commissioners hereby give notice that they viii re-
cetve objections to the construction Of the said
RON Al Rsrtiss tnssrsstsd until z O'CLOCK M on
should be submitted in writing: laying water mains
follows indicated upon plats In the once Of the
fth street: southwest on south side Of Rhode Island
lst street southwest between and streets on 9th
street extended between Howard avenue and Lincoln
street northwest on 4th street northeast from
streets on Hardwood avenue from Elm street to end
OK HARDWOOD avenue and about 100 feet east on Oak
s,reer on 18th street northeast between @ and ID
streets and street between lth and 18th streets
POWELL Commissioners D. O. jy17-6t
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Stray Carrier Pigeon.

A stray carrier pigeon was found this morn
ing in the stove store Of George Z. Gartrell.
SIS It'll street. The bird was discovered when
the store was opened and had evidently come
in the skyhght, which was opened When i,
was caught it had attached to its leg a small
piece Of paper, upon which was printed
HStopped at the marine barracks. navy yard
A maine was signed which looked like Bob Null
cshy, but il could not be well deciphered. Or
the opposite side Of the paper was written
Left navy yard at ILLS am" The pigeon Ii
still ct Gartrells