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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
THE COLD SNAP.
The Weather Bureau Promises Warmer
Weather Now.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. 1.-THE
Star this evening says: As usual that
mercIless individual who is popularity
held responsible for the state of the
weather is endeavoring to shift the re-
sponsibiIity upon somebody else, and TO
an anxious Star reporter he stated this
morning that this time the Saskatchewan
valley was at the bottom OF, and wholly
responsible for. the very rigid snap OF
weather with which the citizens OF Wash
ington and the adjacent cities contended
last night and to-day. The indignant
people will hardly be able to wreak their
vengeance upon the Saskatchewan valley,
for the reason that It is not within their
Jurisdiction, the romanticaliy-named and
apparently very frigid locality being in
the British Northwest territory OF North
America. But the cold wave will soon
have passed away and the matter VIII
be as quickly dropped. for according TO
the authorities at the Weather Bureau
the present cold snap reached bottom
early this morning and Is rapidly passing
away to the Northeast. The weather VIII
moderate considerably between now and
tomorrow evening when IL Is expected
that a storm of snow or rain Will call
out umbrellas and over-shoes.
The cold wave which Washington ians
experienced yesterday ana to-day oilsin"-
ted in the Saskatchewan valley Sunday
night During Monday It was delighting
the residents OF the Mississippi and Ohio
valleys and lake region. carrying the line
OF zero tempet ature to the Ohio river
The people of the Atlantic coast made It's
ACQUAINTANCE early Tuesday morning. and
the line of freezing weather was carried
to Florida, where heavy frosts were re-
ported this morning A great many peo-
pie here will undoubtedly be surprised
when they learn that according TO the
records OF the Weather Bureau the lowest
temperature reached here, when was al
or 2 O'Clock this morning, was SIX de-
grees above zero. But that was the extent
of The cold wave, although there are
number of individuals In town who would
be willing to axe affidavit that IN their
neighborhood 1t was about twenty or more
degrees below the much-feared zero point
And II may be that they are right and
that the figures of the Weather Bureau
man were given out fer the sole purpose
of confusing the people and thus enabling
the Weather Bureau officials to ecape the
righteous wrath of the suffering com
munity.
There were colder places than Wash
ington last night, however incredible that
may seem to some people, as for in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
The Chesapeake Bays Ice Embargo.
SUNDAY md THE FAIR.
Another Hearing on tho Subject by the
House Special Committee.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Jan. 1.-THE
Sunday opening hearing was resumed to-
day by the special committee Of the House
on the Worlds Columbian Exposition.
Elliott +. Shepherd addressed the conf
nittee In favor OF the gates being kept
closed on Sunday. There were. he said.
petitions asking for this preservation OF
the Sabbath signed by more than 5000. 100
OF our people. Was tn, re ever an express
sion Of public opinion equal TO that be-
fore? Those who opposed Sunday opening
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
New York Harbor Blockaded.

NEW YORK, Jan. l1.-No such jam OF
floating ice has been experienced in New
York harbor since the great blizzard OF
March II. 1883. as is completely blocking
all shipping to-day. At City Island a
LARGE fleet Of schooners is ice-bound and
the sound boats are a half day late In
passing the Battery. At the ferries the
slips are so jammed with ice as TO COM
nleielY ston traffic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12

NASHVILLE, TENN, Jan. u.-Hon.
Adlai +. Stevenson will arrive In Nash
Vile tomorrow morning. lie will remain
two days Tomorrow he Will lunch with
Colonel L. b. Cooper at the latter's coun-
try place, near this city. In the evening
he will attend the grand ball given by
the ladies' of the Hermitage Association
at the Nicholson House I'm honor OF An
drew Jackson. Friday night he Will be
rendered a banquet by the Hermitage
Club, and will leave Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
Fire In the Bank.

About 100 o'clock yesterday afternoon
smoke was discovered issuing from The
floor near the rear CT the frolt office In
the Merchants National Bank building
A still alarm was sent to the Cary-street
engine-house ard the hose company re-
snonded and soon extinguishsd the fre.
II was caused by a defective fiue. The
damage was very slight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
A Dwelling House Burned.

GLOUCESTER c. H.. VA, Jan. H.
Special.-Mr. w. S. Wares residence at
this place took fire about o'clock and
burned TO the ground. Mr.. Ware sus-
tanned heavy loss by the unfortunate
occurrence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12

ters OF the Revolution have fixed upon
January 9th as the date on which 10
hold their concert for the purpose OF raie-
ing funds for the Mount Vernon House at
the Columbian ExnoSition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12

ST. LOUIS, MO-, Jan. LEX Treasurer
Foerstel. when his son committed suicide
three weeks ago, was vigorous man. hale
and in the prime OF life. He has returned
to the city from his retreat in st. Louis
county a white-haired, broken-down old man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12

only half of his miilion-doiiar bond. and
has been unable to assume the Office.
Treasurer Slower will honor no requisi-
tionu upon the State Treasury. and no
money will be available until Biddle quail
ifes. II will thus be impossible to carry
on the business of the State so long as
there IL any question as to the legality
OF the House organization.
The Territorial Legislature.
GUTHRIE, o. T.. Jan. I1.-Hon. w. A.
Mccartney was elected president OF the
Territorial Senate to-day. Mr.. McCart-
ney is a Republican and represents the
Kingfsher district. The Senate Is com
posed OF thirteen Reimbursement Republic
cans, five Democrats and one Popuiist.
The Republicans have two candidates.
each OF whom voted for the other. Nc
CARNEY was elected by receiving the i've
Democratic votes and the Populist vote
and his own vote. The Democrats and
Populists get all the places. The lower
House has not as yet affected an organi-
cation. They have adjourned until 10
o'clock tomorrow morning. The four
Peoples party men hold the balance OF
power and are demanding control.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12

Hon. George L. Christian has been APP
pointed a committee by the Private
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Asso-
citation to correspond with the Governor
Of North Carolina relative to obtaining
an appropriation from the Legislature OF
that State TO aid in the completion OF
the monument.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
Florida on Wheels.

Day and evening at Elba station for the
rest OF the week. Admission ten cents;
children FIVE cents, TO defray incidental
expenses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12


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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-12
The Weather I'm the Southwest.
Severe Northwest Gale.

GILLIAMSVILLE, VA, Jan. n.-Spe-
cial.-A severe wind storm from the
northwest has teen raging here since
Tuesday night. This morning AT sunrise
the thermometer registered degrees be
low zero. the coolest day we have had for
twentv-one years The storm nas ceased.
but at this writing 90 a. NJ the Their
mometer stands at zero.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
BEYOND THE PACIFIC.
A Horseback Ride Across Sibe-
ria Makes a Hero.
The Japanese Government Has
Changed Its Policy and Is Rig
idly Enforcing Laws.
Special to The MORNING CALL.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. July f. - The
steamer Empress of China arrived this
evening from the Orient, eleven days and
twelve hours from Yokohama. She had
an uneventful passage. good weather all
the way, and 120 saloon, 8 intermediate,
27O Chinese and 81 Japanese passengers.
She also brought fifty sacks of mail and
2S76 tons Of cargo, mostly tea. Among the
passengers is g. Holloway, late general
eastern agent for the Canadian Pacific at
Hong-Kong, who is returning home
through i'll health. d. E. Brown. late OF
Vancouver. has succeeded him.
Advices by the Empress are as follows
Colonel Fukushima, who has ridden across
Siberia on horseback, reached Nagasaki
On June q and was accorded great re.
ception.
Two torpeGo-boats went out TO meet the
steamer he was on. while on the shore an
Immense crowd was assembled. On land
ing he proceeded to Suwn Shin to the
temple for worship, and then attended a
reception. when he was presented with a
tablet by people OF Nagasaki. Colonel
Fukushima is now en- route to the capital.
meeting with enthusiastic receptions all
The way. Although he simply rode along
The plainly defined roads of Siberia, he is
The hero of the hour, and will be pre-
iented with medal by the nation in ac-
knowledgment of his feat.
A second eruption OF Mount Azuma has
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
Daring Deeds of a North
ern Desperate.
HE RULED WITH A RIFLE.
Cold. Blooded Murder of an Innocent
Man by a Former Pal of
Jesse James.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

VICTORIA, B. c.. July 4.-Myers. alias
Kennedy, who cruelty murdered John
O'Connor. logger, at Taylor's camp on
Reed Island week ago, has since been
the hero of reign of terror in the Comox
district. enforcing his arbitrary orders
with rifle and revolver. and compelling as
implicit obedience as any slave-driyer Of
the past.
The fact that the desperate was asso-
ciated with the dead outlaw. Jesse James.
in several daring expeditions. notably a
stage robbery at Dead ~ God City. when
five lives were taken, probably accounts
for the terror his threats inspired. lie also
boasts of having killed four men person.
ally. one murder in Ontario being premedi-
tated, and the last row being in Snoqual-
ME, Washington. four years ago.
After shooting O'Connor. Kennedy
walked to his sloop and secured brace of
revovers and rifle He then returned to
the cabi where the loggers were gathered
round their dying comrade, and, pointing
the gun through the window. ordered
Hands up" The command was obeyed,
and Kennedy proceeded to examine the
victims body, cooly barring the wound
and critically inspecting it.
cit was not bad shot," he observed.
81 would just as soon it had been any
other of you - -" lie then
placed a rosary around the neck of the
corpse and A cruciix in its hands, and.
having made the loggers swear by the
latter not to give evidence against him.
departed.
When Justice of the Peace Manson was
holding the preliminary inquest Kennedy
appeared, and, covering him with his Win
chester, said: You'd better take my
statement, you - -" The magls-
trate complied, and after Kennedy had
told his story of O'Connor's accidentally
shooting himself, ne added to the magis.
trate: Now, don't be nosing round alter
any more information or I'll put hole
through you. I've half mind to. any
way, on general principles" He con-
tinued to swagger about the camp for two
days after, none having courage enough TO
modest him. He is believed to be very
close at hand at rude cave stronghold,
Superintendent Fred Hussey. who leads
the expedition to capture him in person,
has proved himself brave, cool man. and
he will not return without the prisoner,
dead or alive. "Id rather bring him to
trial. Hussey said last evening. but ii
he tries his intimidation tactics on US
some one will die, and the blood be on his
head" News from the expedition Is ex-
pected by way of Comox tomorrow.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05

occurred, causing the death OF two Gov
eminent engineers named Miura and
Nishiwada, who had gone to the mountain
to inspect it.
The Governor of Macao, who is also
Portuguese Minister to japan, is now at
Toxic and is endeavoring to reopen nego-
tiations with view to recover Portugal's
judicial control over subjects which was
assumed by the japanese Government on
the withdrawal Of the Portuguese Consul
General.
The 50-ton gun built at the Chinese
arsenal near Shanghai has been success
fully tested.
In the Chishina-Ravenna case before the
British court at Yokohama. the Penipsular
and Oriental Company moved for leave to
file counter claim la suit for the re-
covery of 100000 from plaintiffs tJapanese
GovernmenO. also that the plaintiffs give
security to abide by and perform the de-
clsion of the court on counter claim.
M-. Mowat, the Judge, has reserved his
decision.
Japanese are changing their attitude
toward foreigners. and are enforcing the
laws rlgidly. Recently Frank Nevills,
Deputy Marshal of the United States at
Nagasaki, was arrested for assisting in the
deportation Of japanese women for i'm
moral purposes. The case was dismissed,
the Japanese Public Prosecutor being I'M
able to bring evidence to prove his case.
The japanese papers violently condemn
the action of the American Consul An
other case has been brought against an
American saloon-keeper in Yokohama
named NJ. COPELAND for keeping a dis
orderly house; it was proved that Jspa-
nese prostitutes were on the premises and
the Consul General fined him So and
costs. The Japanese papers also condemn
the decision as not severe enough.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
OHIO PEOPLES PARTY.
dominates Candidates and Endorses
the Omaha Convention.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, July 4.-The Peo-
pies party met here in State convention
to-day, with over 200 delegates in attend
ance. The following ticket was named: :
For Governor, j. Bracken of Columbus ;
Lieutenant-Governor, NJ. Blooley of Vim
ton; County Treasurer. VIM. Fl. Taylor of
Champaign County; Attorney General,
J. Fl. Rodes of Sandusky Judge of the
Supreme Court, G. T. Clark of Columb bus :;
Dairy and Food Commissioner, Thomas
n. Hickman of Morrow County; member
OF the Board Of Public Works, Matthew
baber of Allen County. The platform
adopted reaffirmed the principles of the
Omaha convention.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
WORK OF CONGRESS.
Action of the Coming Session
Doubtful.
No Programme of the Work to Be
Accomplished Yet Mapped Out.
Tariff Tinkering.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

WASHINGTON, July 4.-There appears
to be .huS far absolutely no agreement
reached as to the programme for the extra
session of Congress. In a general way, the
objects to be accomplished are known, but
the plan upon which these ideas are to be
carried into execution are things that must
be decided hereafter. Between now and
August l. there will be little opportunity
afforded the leaders OF the party in power
for consultation. By the beginning of the
month there will, however, be return to
the city of those upon whom the policy of
the Democracy largely depends. No de-
tails of organization have been arranged,
the question Of rules has not been taken
up, and above all, the solution of the
financial problem has OF been approached.
The leaders of the House have in con-
temptation measures upon which most of
the time of the next Congress will be spent
and are aware of the end which they wish
to gain. In an informal way the leaders of
the Senate have been conferred with on
this subject and general understanding
exists. The administration is understood
to be in harmony with these suggestions
so fax as they concern two or three meas
ures. and upon others is believed to be in
different.
An effort will be made to repeal the
Federal election law, the 10-per-cent tax
on State banks. the Sherman law. and in
addition revision of the tariff to con-
siderable extent will be tried. These,
together with an incume-tax bill, will
probably engage most of the time of the
Fifty third Congress.
The most important matters affecting
Pacific Coast interests will be the question
OF Hawaiian annexation and of Chinese
daportatiop
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
SWEPT BY FLAMES.
The Heart of SausalitO
Destroyed.
LEVELED TO THE WATER.
From the Ell Monte Hotel the Fire
Was Blown Through the Bust
ness Part of the Town.

A disastrous fire broke out in Sausalito
about o'clock last night and swept from
Sankey's Ell Monte Hotel on the bluff.
down almost to the waters edge, leaving
only debris and charred timbers In its
pathway.
The fire was most rapid in its progress,
being guided by the wind toward the bay.
AS far as reported, no lives were lost, but
at least three-quarters Of the buildings in
the pretty little town were destroyed, the
loss being roughly estimated at from
500 to nearly 100000.
The Sausalito Fire Department is linn
tied affair and was unable to check the
rush OF the flames, so information of the
fire was telephoned to this city. together
with a request that fireboat be sent over.
At first the request was denied by Fire
Commissioners Schmitt and Brown be-
cause they then deemed that the fire was
too far from the water front for freboat
to be of any service.
Later, however, the freboat Markham
was dispatched in haste. but arrived too
late TO lend any material aid in subduing
the flames.
1t is supposed that spark from a sky
rocket ignited the roof of the Ell Monte
Hotel, where small party was ceebrat-
ing with fireworks. The first intimstion
of the fire the celebrators had was " hen
flames shot out from the roof of the
hosiery.
In few minutes the whole structure
was burning rapidly and the cry OF fire"
spread throughout the town. Sparks from
the roof were blown down the slope and
quickly ignited other buildings. The local
fire company and hastily organized
bucket-brigade were powerless to check
the rapid onslaught of the devouring ele-
ment.
Every one turned out, but by the time
the fire reached the main level OF the
town they began to realize that all efforts
to check the flames would be unavailing.
Then the residents began the removal
of property from the houses in the
pathway of the fire. They worked in
great confusion, but considerable Of the
furniture and other personal effects of the
families made homeless was saved.
BY midnight the fire had reached the
railroad track and there its progress was
checked by the fireboat. Only one build.
ing on the lower level had been left stand
ing. That was an old structure occupied
as restaurant
Only meager reports of the fire were re-
ceived In this city, owing to the fact that
the telegraph ard telephone offices, which
were in the track of the fire. were deserted
before midnight.
The wind blew from the north with con-
siderable velocity and the wooden struc-
lures were quickly Tapped up:
FROM latest reports it was impossible to
estimate the exact loss, but it will be
severe on those who we're burned out, as
it is said that they carried little or no in
eurhnce.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
ROYAL HOSTS.
San Francisco Infantry Know How
to Entertain.

STOCKTON, July 4-Yesterday Company
b, First Regiment OF Infantry, OF San
Francisco. gave a grand exhibition drill in
splendid order. SURPRISING anythi ng ever
before seen in this city.
Last evening the visiting company held
campfire, to which they cordially invited
all the residents of Stockton. The CON-
pany seems to know how to make people
enjoy themselves, and If the residents of
the city did not have a very emf yabe
time it was not the fault OF the young men
of Colonel Sullivan's command Of San
Francisco.
The company spared no expense in the ir
endeavor to give an excellent entertain
ment, and they were very successful, as
they gave one of their od-time affairs for
which this company have such newspaper
notoriety.
The camp was handsomely decorated.
and about 500 Japanese lanterns were
hung throughout the grove, making a
very picturesque scene.
The following entertainment was given
by the talent of the company: A song
from the opera robin Hood" after which
Humphrey Sullivan sang the beautiful
SUHR JULIA. Scl Scdub W. IL ScUIi6St
then sang comic German song,
and, in fact, it is to him the
company owes so much success
in their entertainments. as it is his witty
remarks that keep the guests in con-
slant state Of laughter. Sergeant Clifford.
Musician Gilkyson. Privates Evans. Pari-
ser and others showed their talent by
songs and Rotations. One Of the greatest
features of the evening was the Hoola-a h
dance by Private II. Turten.
At the closing of the entertainment the
ladies present were presented by CORPORAL
L. Townsend with a pretty souvenir card,
represen ting sailor parting from his best
love and addressed to the Belle of Stocking
and reading the girl left behind me.
The company was given the right of the
line in the parade to-day in honor Of their
being tie oldest company in the Natona
Guard and as a matter of courtesy to the
visiting company.
Company E. Sixth Regiment Infantry,
n. G. c.. Of Visalia visited camp last
evening and were given grand welcome
by Company B. First Regiment. The
Visalia boys brought their band with them
and gave the boys grand rally.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
MORE LAURELS FOR WHEELER.
The New Jersey Cyclist Evidently a
NOnpareil.

NEW YORK, July 1.-The second days
races under the rules of the National
Cycling Association drew an enthusiastic
crowd. Ii. c. Wheeler won the first
prize in four events Monday and captured
$500 in cash prizes. To-day he won the
first prize in each of the three big events
and received S725 of the $1,000 given out in
purses. The opening race Of mile. run
in heats, was unfinished. The half nile
race was won by Wheeler, as well as the
Fourth of July handicap and the ten-mile
race, his time in the last being 2S:l5 So.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-05
SHOT FROM BEHIND.
An Ex-ConviCt Killed by Drunken

CARSON. July Adam Dixon, an ex-
convict, was killed by Fred Grey in Genoa
at 2 o'clock to-day. 1t is reported that
Dixon made filthy remarks about Grey's
mother. Grey was in liquor and APP
preached Dixon from behind. shooting him
iu the left side of the head over the ear.
Dixon never spoke and expired in a few
moments. Grey then turned the pistol
into saloon, swapping the pistol five N ore
times, but the shells did not 60 off. Grey
was arrested at once.
The Fourth of July proceedings were
suddenly stopped. Dixon met his death in
the same saloon where he shot one Camp
bell some years ago. and for which he
served ten years in Nevada State prison.