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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Presidential Nominations

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2--The President
to-day sent to the Senate the following
nominations: Commander Merit Miller
TO be "A captain. Lieutenant-Commande
Samuel Belden 10 be a commander, Lieu
tenant r.. II. 1ngersol. TO be a Lieutenant
commander Lieutenant Ciunior grade) A.
w. Dodd 10 be a lieutenant. Ensign Il. +.
Leiper TO be lieutenant Gunior grade).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Authorized Its PAYMENT.

WASHINGTON. Feb. N.-The President
has approved joint resolution authoriz-
ing the payment. under the act Of August
sO 1890, to the State Of Virginia, on the
assent OF the Government. heretofore
given till the adjournment Of the next
session OF the Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-The President
returned 10 the House to-day without
his approval bill prescribing the num-
Der OF district attorneys and marshais
IN the judicial district OF the state OF
Alabama. Ttis Is the first veto OF the
present session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
An Old Island Take,

PARIS, Feb. T.-Ths Temps states that
a French vessel OF war has taken pos
session OF kerguelen. otherwise known
as the hle OF Desolation. Ia the Indian
ocean, when was discovered by the
French navigator Kerguelen in I'M. The
island is said to have beds OF coal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
The Senate.

Mr. Call introduced a Joint resolution
| TO suspend approval Of the list Of swamp
and overlooked public lands in Florida
until further action Of Congress and
asked for its passage. After considerable
discussion 1t went over without action,
and the Senate took up the Pension Ap-
prOpriatiOn bill.
The Pension Appropriation bin passed
with but little discussion and without
amendment.
The Agricultural Appropriation bin was
reported and placed on the calendar
The conference report on the Military
Academy bill was presented and agreed
to-
A conference was ordered on the Sun
dry Civil Appropriation bill, and Messrs.
Allison Hale and German were appoint
ed conferrees on the part Of the Senate.
A bill local to the District Of Columbia
was under discussion when, at T. NJ,
on motion OF Mr.. Faulkner. business was
suspended. in order that fitting tributes
might be paid 10 the memory Of his late
colleague. Senator John +. Kenna, who
died here last January
Mr.. Faulkner offered the usual resolu-
fions of sorrow and coincidence, and went
on 10 deliver a eulogy on the dead Sena-
tor.
Mr.. Faulkner was followed by Messrs.
FRYE, hOIIlhl bltAN ~ NNA'NA'+t - - .
Vest. Stewart. Daniel. Hawley and by
Mr.. Kenna's successor in the Senate. Mr.
Camden.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted. and the Senate, at $40, adjourn
ed tin tomorrow at IL A. NJ.
Senator Colquitt, of Georgia, made his
appearance in the Senate Chamber TO-
day for the first time this session, ana
ne was made the object Of sympathetic
attention on the part OF his feilo"-Seha-
tors.
House OF Representatives.
The demand for the regular order
made by Mr. Simpson blasted the hopes
of q number of gentlemen congregated
IN the area I'm front Of the Speaker
desk. each waving a bill which he ue-
sired to have passed during the closing
hours Of Congress. Mr. Peel moved 10
susrond the rules and pass the indian
Appropriation bill. Although mere tnan
two-thirds Of the bill had already been
considered and agreed 10 In Committee
OF the Whole and although Mr.. Peel re-
ouested that the reading Of that portion
be dispensed with. Mr.. Kilgore objected,
and the clerk proceeded 10 read the bill IN
extensO.
The reading having been concluded,
Mr. Taylor Rep., Ills) demanded sec
end, which was considered ordered
There was no objection TO the measure,
but it was made a pivot around which
circled general disc Ussion OF the Anti
Option bill. The Indian Appropriation
bill was finally passed.
Mr. Holman moved 10 suspend the rules
and non concur I'm the Senate amend
ments TO the Sundry Civil Appropriation
bill, including the Sherman bond amend
mont.
The motion was discussed with some
warmth but finally Ii was agreed 10,
900 10 IA, and Messrs. Holman, Sayers
and cogsweli were appointed conferrees.
AIR. Wise moved to suspend the rules
and agree "a the serate amendment to the
Car Coupler tiii
MIR. Richardson demanded a second.
y hch aftec some delay was ordered
lC2 10 6.
Mr.. Richardson moved an adjournment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28

PARIS, Feb. T.-Leon Dumontew. Bou.
langist deputy from the department Of
Aisne. fought duel to-day with M.
Piosper oliver Lissagsry, the yell.known
journalist, who has had experience BE-
fore both in duelling and in imprison.
ment on account Of his utterances.
Dumontew was wounded in the sIde.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Released from Jail,

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, Feb. ~
Tom Hill. a white man convicted OF as
sault and sentenced 10 confinement for
twenty years. was taken from the jail
at Spring Place. Ga, last night by a
mob OF his friends. lie has probably left
the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Colonel Crawford Dead.

AUGUSTA. GA. Feb. T.-Colonel James
w. Crawford. popularity known as Colo
mel Jim Crawford. one of the celebrities
OF the racing world. died to-day. after an
Illness OF several weeks. lie was well
known in all racing centres
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Swedish Rarnne Ashore.

WILMINGTON, Feb. H-The Swedish
barQuc Alfhild went ashore AT o'clock
this morning in Ella Shoals, near Cape
Fear Bar. She Is reported 70 be lying
easy and in no immediate danger. Light
seas preVail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Mnre Resnltless Ballots.

HELENA, MONT, Feb. G.-Another
ballot for United States Senator resulted
In no choice.
OLYMPIA, WASH. Feb. H.-Todays
senatorial ballot stood Allen, 10; Turners
%; Griggs, 20; remainder scattering.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Genrrn NJ. Mondford Dcnd.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.--George NJ. Wood
ford wealthy manufacturer Of Valley
Stream. l.. L.. whose inventions were
largely used In the navy died NJ his
home on Saturday night Of heart failure.
He was SC venty-four years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28

SAVANNAH, GA. Feb. H.-At Offer
man last night B. w. Stewart went to the
house of Abe Thomas tcolored1 and shot
him dead. Thomas had few hours pre-
yiously cursed Stewart and called him OPP
probrious names.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Range of the thermomet,- at The Times
ONCE yesterday, February q. 1898;
A. NJ, 81; II NJ, 45; !. NJ. ~
p. NJ. As: p. NJ. AZ; midnight w.
Average, Al.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
PRICE TWO CEN rs

the city All the men were arrested.
and large quantity Of explosives was
seized. The police believe that they now
have the persons responsible for most
of the explosions Of the last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28

WASHINGTON, Feb. N.-The cruiser
Baltimore and the gun-boat Yorktown.
now on route to New York from Hampton
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-28
Anarchists Arrested.

ROME, Feb. 27,-The police to-day
surprised twenty-six Anarchists al work
IN q bomb factory on the outskirts of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
CHINA FEELING SORE.

IT In Said All Diplomatic Relations with
This Country VIII BE Terminated and
Americans VIII BE Expelled from
China.
WASHINGTON. May 29.-"When is the
new Chinese minister expected to arrive
in this country was asked OF Mr.
Hubley Ashton, one of the counsel for
the Chinese government in the recent
test case before the supreme court as to
the constitutionality of the Geary law.
.In about month"; was the reply.
SIS the statement correct that he is
delaying his departure in orderto bring
an ultimatum from the Chinese govern
ment as to the Geary law and its vio-
lation of treaty obligations?'
'Oh, think not was the reply, the
Chinese government has already in
formed the state department that
if ANYTHING is done under the Geary
law all relations with China, diplo-
matte. commercial and otherwise,
NAV be considered as terminated.
| The Americans now in China will
be ordered to withdraw, and what trade
we have with China will stop. Mr..
Gresham has already been notified OF
this As the diplomatic phrase goes
there is nothing further to be said on
the part of the Chinese government.
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puN's REPORT.
Ills Weekly Review of Trade Shows Some
thing of an Improvement.


thing of an Improvement.
NEW YORK, May PR. G. Dun q
Co.'S weekly review Of trade says:
In two ways there has been quite general
improvement during the past week. Better
weather throughout most OF the country has
stimulated retail trade and the large distribu.
tion Of goods has made the jobbing trade more
active Monetary anxieties have curiously
abated at many widely separated points.
Large loans solicited here week or two ago,
TO provide for extreme emergencies In dinerept
cities, have not been wanting, and threatening
failures at several points have passed without
causing much disturbance, Yet the actual eou'
ditions do not seem to have changed materially.
The large demand for rediscounts and advances
by western and southern banks, though consid-
erably abated, has been greater than eastern
banks could wholly meet There Is no definite
improvement in financial AFFAIRS abroad, and
the prospect on continued out-go OF gold Ior
some time TO come has not altered.
Speculative markets show comparatively less
activity. Stocks have fallen OF to some extent
from the rapid recovery Of last week. the aver
age being about 81 per share lower than week
ago Wheat and corn. are both at the same
| price as week ago+although western receipts
| Of wheSrin four days have been ,o92, 100 bush
els, and Atlantic exports lso6,ss7 bushels and
corn receipts have been very large, with insig
| nilcant exports, Mess pork is 2S cents higher.
but other hog products shade lower and
while coffee advanced nc, oil declined lc
| A natural decline is seen In dairy prod
ucts and potato Cotton 10 also &c lower
| although the receipts nave been smaller anc
the exports larger than for the same week las
| year. but the enormous stocks In sight arc no
diminishing more rapidly than is usual at thi'
| season.
Imports are still large, for three weeks II II
May exceeding last years by nearly S,ooOoOo
but exports have somewhat increased, and TO
three weeks show slight gain
The business failures for the last seven day
numbered s73 as compared with @5l last week
For the corresponding week Of last year tn
figures were l9a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
NEWS FROM NICARAGUA.
Arrival of the Atlanta a-Revolutionists Pre-
pairing for n Supreme Ehort.

Arrival of the Atlanta a-Reyolutionists Free
pairing for Supreme Ehort.
GRANADA, Nicaragua, May 9.-The
United States cruiser, Atlanta, arrived
at Greytown Thursday. Lewis Baker,
the United States minister, tele-
graphed her commander that 1t was
not necessary to land marines from the
cruiser. Two hundred and fifty armed
men from Matagalpa Joined the revolu-
tionary forces The revolutionists are
now claiming belligerent rights and de-
manding recognition by foreign gov
ernments.
Preparations are now being made by
the insurgents to march upon Managua
and drive Cascaca's government from
the Nicaraguan capital. A force was
sent against the government forces sta-
toned on the plaza at Iipitapa after
the battle in Baranca pass. They were
500 strong, but retreated toward Mana
Qua before the insurgent forces arrived.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
Senator Vests Son Married.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Missouri peo'
pie here were taken by surprise. Tho
surprise was occasioned by the marriage
Of Mr.. George P. Vest, the son OF Sena.
tor Vest, to Miss Agatha Wheeler, OF
California. The wedding took place at
the residence of the senator. 1904 r
street The family kept the marriage
profound secret, scarcely anybody
outside of the immediate family circle
knowing that the ceremony was TO DO
performed. The bride is the daughter
Of Rev. Joseph Wheeler, Of California.
who was formerly the pastor OF the
Presbyterian church in Missouri OF
which Mrs. Vest was communicate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
No Aid From the State.

VIcKsBuRG, May 24.--William Pur.
nell, of Chotard, Issaquena County, ar
rived here today from Jackson, where
he had gone with Mr.. Bolting to pre-
sent pctition of flood sufferers for aid.
His missions result is told in the fol-
lowing letter:
JACKSON, MISS, May 23, 1888
To the People of the Chotard and Other over
Aowed Districts in lSsaquena county:
William Purnell, accompanied by Il.
u. Boiling, came before me yesterday
and this morning and presented your
netition for relief from sufferings caused
nv the overflow. I can only write to
YOU what was compelled to tell them
that is, am utterly unable to do any
thing for you. You must be aware that
| have no power whatever under the
law. and that there is no power in the
State but the Legislature that could
rrant relief. The Legislature does not
meet until January next, and it is not
at all certain that anything would be
done II the Legislature was in session.
So far as the general government is
concerned, that is in precisely the same
attitude as the State, Congress not in ses
sion and no power to relieve you bu'
Congress. So you see you will be com
pelled to take care OF yourselves In thi'
great emergency. l regret exceedingly
that can do nothing for you, but IL II
my.purpose to be plain that you ma!
not be misled by hopes that can prlnf
nothing to your relief.
sympathize with you as much as \
possible, but that brings you no reliei
and can promise you none, for prom
ise OF that kind could bring nothing bu
disappointment and perhaps turthe
distress.
Again assuring you OF my deep regre
! that can do nothing for you, l am re
speotfully yours, ,,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
CONDENSED TELE0RAMS.

Asa RESULT of the heavy rains OF the
mast few days the Ouachits is rising
rapidly and will again overflow inc
surrounding country.
PRESIDENT DIAz, Of Mexico has issued
q decree peremptorily forbidding the
,bipment Of slaughtered hogs into the
CITY Of Mexico. Hereafter all hogs Tor
consumption must be taken in alive
A DISASTROUS cyclone passed over
Southern Arkansas on the 3oth' Inc
Guernsey House, at Hope, was blown
down, burying seven people III sn'
debris. n,..
Cor. LOGAN II. Roors, the we'll known
Arl.nsas banker, died at Little ROCK
on the soth, after brief Illness OF con-
gestion Of the brain. n.
Mns. MANY NKvINs BLAINE and Dr.
w, r. Bull were united in matfi"ohy
at New York on the Soth' !,
IT is reported that 5000 residents Oh
pasto. Ecuador, are suffering from IN
auenza. Fully one-fourth OF tue cases
nrove fatal, and the situation Is saio W
be frightful. .,a
SINCE January 1st sdo,ooo'ooo in goia
ba, been exported to Europe and the
exnort movement, instead OF having
hated seems to have received a fresh
| impetus. c,,. ,.s
4 DECREE expelling the Chinese mas
been issued by the government Oh Dan
Salvador. ,...a
CoRRIAL KNIFFIN was assassih"'ov
near Hope, Ark, on the S'tn' no na. -.
recently received his commission ~
postmaster at Guernsey, Hempsteao
County, and was on his way TO nope =.
Ak his bond when he was sno' irohl
ambush. u.,.,or
WORDS cannot describe the destitutio1
among the food sufferers in Norsneas, as,
louisiana. There are at least lo.oo
homeless and hungry people in Eas,
caroll Morehouse, West earroil ant
Madison parishes and the suffering ane
nrivations they are undergoing are ap
palling aa. Ia. dsoidel
on 4 pythian Home for orphans an.
Widows Of members and superanu"se'
knights. -, h.ar IN
..aaa 70 the extent Of s4,aoaoOo. nu
saa'N ,s.. ,sO. ~ causes the officials OF tn
treasury no concern ~. o.,..n
THE cotton brokers OF New Vr,esn :. ~,
have been systematically robbed .. 2. =" ~
ono broker has been sopesa y ~
400 poundA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
A TRAIN LOAD OF SILVER.
Unsophisticated Indians Tickled at the
Idea of Being Paid in Half Dollars.

Idea of Being Paid in Half Dollars.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The treasury
department is preparing to pay the
Choctaw and Chickasaw claim. Drafts
will be drawn on the sub-treasury in
st, Louis in amounts to suit the con-
venience of the committee OF
Indians having the matter IN
charge and paid at st. Louis in
such money as the Indians may de-
sire. They have expressed wish that
a large portion of it be paid them in
silver half dollars, as the money is to
be divided up per capita among the In
dams, and they prefer something that
has ring to it rather than paper. TO
accommodate them large supply OF
newly coined silver half dollars has
been forwarded to st. Louis to meet the
drafts presented.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
A cholera visitation Unlikely.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 29.-Prof. Vir-
chow, son of the great bacteriologist
of Berlin, who is here attending the
ROYAL society meetings, said to-day
that he was not inclined to think there
was great danger of a cholera vista
tion to this continent this year. Eu-
rope, he said, was adopting such vigor-
ous sanitary and quarantine regula-
tions that the plague would probably
be checked. Prof. Virchow, whose
speciality is embryology, is to make a
visit to the worlds fair, but previously
will make a trip to the Adirondack
lakes to pursue Investigations regard
inc fish life and culture.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
BEHRlNG SEA CONTROVERSY,
An Excited Passage of Arms Relieves the
MOnOtOny.

An Excited Passage OF Arms keiieves the
MOnotony.
PARIS, May 27.-Sir Charles Russell
continued his argument in behalf OF
the British case before the Behring sea
tribunal of arbitration.
Sir Charles Russell's statement that
the American pleaders had cited the Of
fetal report of Mr. II. W. Elliott, re-
cording his observations in 1S72-74,
caused an exciting passage at arms be-
tween counsel, which served to relieve
the otherwise monotonous character OF
the session.
Mr. j. C. Carter iuterposed with the
assertion that the counsel for the
United States had avoided all refer
ence to Mr.. Elliott
Sir Charles Russell said: That is an
awkward admission, seeing that the
United States congress appointed MI.
Elliott commissioner after, the con-
troversy began"
In reply to President Baron de Cour-
Gel, Mr. Carter explained that he mis-
trusted Mr.. Elliott because Mr. Elliott
gave theories and not facts, and there
| fore counsel for the United States OBJ
taotal
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
DIR. BRIGGS TO BE TRIED.


The IresDyteTlau <AoDS",s
cides by Decisive Vote
WASHINGTON, May 27.-By vote OF
4O7 to l45 the Presbyterian general as
semby decided to entertain the appeal
in the case of DR.. Briggs, and the as
sembly will proceed with his trial this
morning.
While the roll was being called Mod
orator Craig yielded the chair to ex-
Moderator William c. Roberts, ID. d.,
and himself voted "aye." When the
clerk had finished the call of the synod OF
New York and Prof. Briggs found that
his petition in favor of sending the ap,,
peal to that synod, had been approved
by the majority of its commissioners
outside of his own local presbytery, the
commissioners from which did not vote,
he seemed relieved, and rose from hishali
leaning position over Prof. Brown to
the upright pose he had maintained
throughout the trying ordeal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-06-03
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned By Telegraph and Mail.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

THE Maine state building was dedi.
Gated and Queen Victoria's birthday
celebrated at the worlds fair on the
2ith.
AFTER all the talking and fighting
about the matter, it has at last been
decided that Musical Director Thomas
will not have to go at present.
THE president has appointed William
h. Quinby of Michigan minister to the
Netherlands. lie is editor-in-chief of
the Detroit prce Press.
The president has appointed Frank
Dale, OF Oklahoma, associate Justice of
the supreme court of the territory of
Oklahoma.
BYa decisive vote the Presbyterian
general assembly at Washington de-
cided TO take up the Briggs case.
THE centrist party, the leading ,op-
poncnt Of the German army billssis
split into factions, which will insure
government success at the 4 coming
election.
REPORTS received at the treasury de-
partment indicate larger registration
of Chinese than at first anticipated. So
far the reports from forty-nine out of
sixty-three internal revenue districts of
the United States show ll,21S Chinese
have registered.
SECRETARY GRESHAM has received
official notice of the purpose of the
| Italian government to raise its diplo
matte representation at Washington tc
the grade of an embassy.
PORE LEO, in giving an audience tt
Vicomte Vogue, affirmed in more forci
BILE language than ever his views II
favor of the French republic and o
democratic institutions.
THE Russians have sent l,G00 troop
to the Murghabi fort in the Pamirs
Notwithstanding pacific assurances
more Russian troops will be move'
through the Oxus valley during th
coming summer.
OWING to the excitement attendin!
the elections for the reichstag, the up
per house of the Prnssian landtag i
likely to postpone beyond the presen
session the enactment of the tax re
forms proposed.
THE Austro-llungarian militar
budget shows an increase of over -
900, 900. The government explains tina
the increase is rendered necessary b
the pace set by other powers in expenc
.itures upon their armies,
The president has appointed f, |
Mix. of Oklahoma, United States maj
shal for Oklahoma. He has also AZ
pointed United States attorneys an
marshals for the three districts OF Olil;
homa.
THE administration is investigator
the report that Schaetfer, of kansa
who was appointed consul to Vera Cru
was not citizen of the United STATE
at that time.
SECRETARY GRESHAM has been il
formed by the Chinese government,
, it is said, that as soon as the Geary la
, is enforced all diplomatic relations b
tween that country and the Unite
, States will have to cease.
, OK the 2Sth the remains of Jcfferst
Davis were started on their Journt
from New Orleans to Richmond.
LATE intelligence from Stanley Fal
leaves little doubt that Emin Pash
G the noted explorer, has been killed
= his enemies.
/. THERE is talk of establishing pr
n tectorate of the United States ov
Nicaragua.