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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25

Mr.. Cleveland Appoints Henry It. Thurber
and lie Accepts.

DETROIT. MICH, Feb. A.-Henry T.
Thurber, OF this city, one OF the law
partners Of Hon. Don u. Dickinson. re-
ceived telegram to-day Offering him the
private secretaryship TO President-elect
Cleveland.
He has slgnifed his intention to accept
the appointment -
LAKEWOOD, N. j.. Feb. h--Mr.
Cleveland announced ihis evening that
his private ssesetaIy will be Henry J.
Thurier. OF Detroit
Judge Gresham arrived in Lakewood
at $50 +. NJ. to-day and was driven 10
the Cleveland cottage. He VIII be Nr.
Cievelands gGest III tomorrow after
noon, when he Will go back 70 Chlcego.
Mr. Carlisle Will arrive from Wasning-
ton 10 morrow morning. and there VIII
he a talk over matters connected WITH the
incoming administration. bur there VIII
be 10 formal Cabinet conference
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
NAYAL PUNIsHMENTS.
Mr.. Herbert WIN Probably Recommend
Some Reform Method.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2t.-The necessity
for some better mode for Furnishing off,
GERS Of the Navy, who have been 'on-
victed by court-martial. has been I'M
pressed on Secretary Tracy. and II is
likely that when Secretary Herbert as
sumes the Naval portfolio he will be
asked TO provide or recommend o Con-
gress some needed regulations 10 This re-
gard that will serve as a better protec-
tlon to the service. A punishment fire.
ouent1y inflicted on commissioned onen-
ders is TO suspend them from duty for a
number of years on a small allowance OF
pay. During the period Of suspension an
officer so disciplined must necessarily cur
tail expenses, and there are frequent cases
where the reduction Is so great that the
officer is Obliged to seclude himself where
living is cheapest. At the end Of the
period Of suspension an ofncer Is restored
10 duty, and IL is claimed that In nearly
every case the enforced idleness has unit
ted him TO a great extent for the perform
9rce Of his appropriate duties. The con-
tention is that 1t is detrimental to the
good OF the service, and an Instance Is
cited In the case Of one of the prominent
officers recently court-martlaled who was
suspended from duty for a number Of
years and became so unfamiliar with nav
igation as to run aground the first vessel
ne was again given 10 command.
An effort is being made TO have these
long suspensions practically abolished,
and suggestions have been advanced as to
the best manner of accomplishing that re-
suit without injuring the discipline of the
service. One suggestion is that an officer
convicted Of an offense which under the
present method would call for his sus-
pension for long period, be reduced to
the next lower grade. but not removed
from contact with the duties of his office.
It is not generally known in the navy
that an officer can be reduced TO the grade
of ordinary seaman, but law providing
such a punishment is on the Statute
Books. and can be made operative at any
time. TO reduce an officer TO such an ex-
tent for a stated period would OF course
be very serious penalty. but II is
claimed that its administration would be
more effective and prove more satlsfac-
tory to the interests Of the service than
mere suspension With It's effects of un-
fitting an officer for the duties he will be
called on to perform when the term Of his
punishuept expires.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
APPE4L ron HOME Rule
BY the National Federation Of America
The Measure Endorsed.

NEW YORK. Feb. A.-The National
Federation of America to-day issued the
following:
To the Friends Of Home Rule in America:
The appeal made by the Irish National
Iarty in the British Parliament. asking
aid to enable them to secure the final VIC
tory for Home Rule in Ireland, deserves
"A hearty response from every friend Of
liberty in America.
Who will assist in winning this final
battle for Home Ruiz? The National Fed
Grafton Of America earnestly Endorses the
declaration and appeal of the National
party. and asks every man worthy Of
association in the cause 70 do his duty
now. All contributions through this office
will be promptly forwarded. Make checks
payable ia Eugene Kelly, treasurer.
DR.. Thomas Adds Emmett. president; !;
Eugene Kelly, treasurer; John Byrne
chairman board of trustees; James s.
Coleman, secretary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25

BALTIMORE, MD. Feb. "a. The head
quarters Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
l. O. o. f.. have been transferred from
Columbus, Ohio, TO Baltimore. and the
grand secretary, Theodore A. Ross, and
his assistant. George Coburn, arrived
here to-day with the records and papers.
Temporary quarters have been secured,
hut a handsome fireproof bull ling will
shortly be- erected near Odd-FellOWs'
Hall. The Sovereign Grand Lodge was
removed from Baltimore TO Columbus.
o. six years ago. ] he Sovereign Lodge.
az its last session, by an almost unani-
nous vote, ordered the headquarters to
be transferred to Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
NoRUsH IN SOUTHERN TRADE.
Bad Weather and Roads Have n Further
Unfavorahle Influence.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-Bradstreets to-
morrow will say; Throughout the East
eru and Middle States faVoring eondi-
tions in some leading lines continue to
dominate. The Improvement In prices OF
iron anr steel at Pittsburg seems to have
checked buying, which is now from hand
to mouth again. Commercial travellers
from Baltimore are returning; some fin
ished their trips, others to meet South
ern merchants and customers expected
al Baltimore in large numbers about in
auguration time to make the seasons
purchases in person. Demand for staple
cotton goods at Eastern mill is in excess
Of the supply. Print cl-ths are firm at
&c. with deliveries equal to output, and
no stock at the mills against $1,000 pieces
on hand one year ago, and $4,000 pieces
two years ago.
Reports from more important Southern
commercial centres indicate that con-
tinued unfavOrable weather and bad
roadways at the interior have exercised
further unfavorable influence. Busi-
ness is steady at Nashville, but there Is
no rush. The weather has improved, but
is not entirely favorable. Trade IS fairly
active at Memphis. particularly for boots,
shoes and groceries, and the like is true
a. 10 hardware and Of food staples at
Richmond. but other lines are said to be
nuiet and collections less prompt Even
from Atlanta come reports OF
mercantile collections being visibly
affected by the bad roadways
end continued unfavorable weather
ana New orleans reports that stagnation
An the cotton market is resulting In fewer
orders from country merchants. The
weather in Louisiana is favorable 10
SUGAR planters and the acreage OF sugar
viii be increased. The weather is better
IN Texas. where commercial travellers are
sending in larger orders end more e|
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
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WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 4-for
Virginia. Generally fair. westerly Winds
slightly warmer in the northern portion
For North Carolina: Fair weain.r.
southerlv TO westerly winds, slsht
changes in temperature.
Weather Conditlons-The oarome,sr
continues high on the North faeinc
coast and over the central plateau re-
sion where Il Is falling. The Iressuie
has increased In all other districts ex-
cent in the southwest, where the oaron- -
eter Is slightly lower. Light Iocal snv"s
have prevailed in the lake regions ,. Nsw
England and the northwest Cdoaain,ss w,
has Increased I'm the central vsnsss en-"
there are indications that a uIS'u'g,,,,e Me-,
is forming in the region nor'n ., mou, ',,,
fana. and that second depression W., ~"
davsion dsvs IN the lower Mississippi valley
:, e. colder ,n the northwest the tenn
nerature having fallen ~ assises "a
yor,bern @ Minnesota. The weather con-
a,sions ti ms, east OF the Mississippi ana soutn,
west are unsettled. Fair wes.ns' W.
r,ohahlv continue on the Atlantic G. % LAST
trom southern New Enslann 10 ior,uS; na.ss
os Tcca, rains are Indicated Cor tns Gun
States and they may extend nofsness~
ward 10 the Ohio Valley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
RUMORs ABOUT NEW ENGLAND
Officers ofthe Road Know of No Applica-
tfon for n Receiver.

BOSTON, Feb. 2.-The officers OF the
New York and New England railroad say
they know nothing of any application for
a receivership, and believe the report to
be false.
They cay there is nc ground for II, as
the company has no debt 1t cannot pay.
NEW HAVEN, CONN. Feb. 2i.--Presi-
dent Clark and Vice-Presidant Tuttle. Of
the New York and New Haven road were
asked last night the probable reasons for
the resignation of President Parsons cf
the New England road Both said they
thought II at Mr.. Parsons had grown
tired of carrying the burden entailed On
the presidency Of n road which had no
future, and that they were surprised that
he had clung TO his eXacting position 50
long as ne had. Both Messrs, Tuttie and
clark declared strenuously that no one
connected with their line had a dollars
interest In the Nsw England road or
wanted Cne.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25

vessel are: Captain. John w. Phillips;
Lieutenants T. b. n. Mason, Wainwright
Kellogg, Aaron Ward, John +. Parker.
Thomas NJ. Baunting and A. X. Culver;
Junior Grade Lieutenant, Homer Pcmid-
stone; Medical Inspector. Z. kershner:
Passed Assistant Surgeon. F. J. Uric; AS
sistant Surgeon, II. B. Wilson; Pay In
spector George w. Beaman; Chief Engt-
neer, John Lowe; Passed Assistant Engf-
neer. James NJ. Pickerell; Assistant Ensi-
neers, NJ. a. Anderson and c. IL. Mat
thews. The work on the New York VIII
be pushed In the hope that she can be
prepared for service in the Columbus
naval review In New York In next Apri1.
but II is not probable that this expecta-
tion Will be realized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Paymas.er saIIIyan's Petition.

WASHINGTON. Feb 2i.-Passed Assist
aat Paymaster Harry X. Sullivan. Of the
NAVY who is under suspension for negli-
gence In the performance of his duties,
has filed a petition with Secretary Tracy
for a further remission Of the penalty
imposed on lin. one OF the charges on
which Mr. Sullivan was convicted. was
tire payment OF money without authority.
end II Is understood that he claims that
the official papers do not bear out the
testimony against him In this connection,
bur show that the expenditure was pro-
Marty anti forizcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Mr.. Holman Denies the Rnmor.

WASHINGTON. Feb. A-Mr. Holman
late this afternoon gave a pointed denial
10 story circulated earlier in the day
that he had entered into an agreement
with reference 10 the Anti-Options bill.
The only understanding was that the
Sundry Civil bill should be permitted 10
go TO conference as a whole, and that
when the conference reported full op-
portunity should be given for the House
to debate and express its will on the
Sherman bond amendment. Mr.. Holman
and Mr. Savers will be the Democratic
conferrees, and both have expressed them
selves as opposed 10 the Senate amend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
A CHILD BOILED 10 DEATH.
Its Mother Demented and the Father on
the Verge Of Insanity.

pITTSBURG. PA. Feb. 24-Last even
ing the three-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Grubbs, who reside at Sharps-
burg. near the city limits, was boiled TO
death IN a kettle Of scalding hot milk,
that had been set out preparatory 10 feed
ing some hogs. The father and mother
We're seated at the supper table. The
Child was playing on the floor. Unnotlced
by them she crawled out Of the Kitchen
door TO the kettle. into which she fell
head first Mr.. Grubbs went In scar IN OF
his baby. His horor can only be imagined
when he discovered what had happened
The flesh was boiled almost off the head
and shoulders OF the little one and life
had fed Mrs. Grubbs met him at the
door. and their gsief knew no bounds
To-day the mother is demented, while Mr.
Grubbs Is ON the verge Of insanity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
NET FREE COINAGE Bill.
Mr.. Harter Introduces in the House a Bill
Having This for It's Object.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. H-Mr.
Harter, Of Ohio, introduced in the House
to-day bill 10 provide for the free coin
age of silver and gold at the present ratio
ard upon equal terms. il provides that
after its passage the purchases of silver
bullion by the Government shall cease,
and that the mlnts shall be opened TO
coinage, both metals to be uron same
terms as existed prior 10 1873. provided
however. that all silver and gold coined
hereafter, for account Of owners, shalt
not have any legal tender function. and
instead being stamped, "one dollar" five
dollars," etc, shalt he stemped zen
dimes" "fifty dimes" etc. Nothing in
this act is 10 be construed as affecting
the legal tender function of gold and
silver already coined. or which may here
after be coined upon the account of the
United States. All laws in conflict with
this act are repealed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
THE HARRTTY LITTER.
The Chairman Says He Acted Solely Upon
His Own Responsibility.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2i.--Chaitman
Hauity said to-day that he acted entirely
upon his own responsibility IN sendias out
DIS letter for the purpose Of as,er- aiming
the probable attitude Of the De nocrltic
members Of tie House Of Representatives.
Of the next Congress, who are not mem
Lcrs OF the pres mt Congress. md VINO
have not voted upon the question Of the
repeal Of the Sherman Silver Purchase
dtt
What has been the nature Of The re-
plies you have thus far reccivsdT' vas
asked Of Mr.. Harrity
That ] must decline 10 state at this
time. ! have already received many an
swers. and as "a rule the men have not
hesitated 10 declare what their position l.
or Is likely 10 be as 90 the Sherman Silver
Purchase act Many are squarely IA ia
vor Of its repeal. some are ga favor OF It's
repeal IN a modified way. and others are
opposed 70 It's repeal. Futher than that |
have nothing 20 make public"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Miss Miller 70 Break the Bottle.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb. a-Miss
Jessie Miller. daughter OF the Attorney
General, will christen the battle ship
Indiana on the occasion of her launching
at Cramps ship yard. Philadelphia. next
Tuesday. The launch will be attended
by quite distinguished party OF In
dianans, now in this city. including
President Harrison. Attorney-General NIL
Ter. Treasurer Nebeker and others. The
Secretary OF the Navy will also be
presenf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
BOLD BANDITS THESE.
Eighteen Citizens Marched at the Points
of Three Pistols a Long Distance

PARSONS. KAN, Feb. 2i.-Wednesday
night just after the Missouri. Kansas
and Texas passenger train No. , pulled
out Of Adair Station, l. T.. three despera-
does confronted the agent and robbed him
Of $500. Eighteen citizens who APP
peared on the scene were made to
hold up their hands and marched at the
point of the bandits guns 10 one OF the
commercial stores in town. which they
robbed of $500. The robbers then marched
the men TO the stock yards, where
horses were hitched. mounted and de-
parted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Findlay Saws lie is Resting Easy.

BALTIMORE. Feb 2.-According TO
J. V. l.. Findlay he is making absolutely
no efforts to have the United States Sen-
ate reconsider its action rejecting his
nomination to be Il Chillan claims cCm-
missioner Mr.. Findiay says Contrary
10 the reports published, | am not max
Ing strenuous efforts TO have the senate
reconsider It's action in my case. ! have
not wired or written, neither have been
wired to or written 10. either directly or
indirectly by my friends in Congress re-
garding the matter. All | know about
the case is what / have read In me news
papers. and am doing nothing n regard
~ - d"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
TREIR zPPE4L REJECTED.
The Court Holds That 1t Is Crime to Cor
fupt Deputies.

PARIS, Feb. 2i.-The court OF cessation
to-day rejected the appeal of Charles De
Lesseps. Marius Fontane and NJ. Sans
Leroy from the indictments charging the
two former with corruptng members Of
the Chamber Of Deputies, and the latter
with receiving bribe while a member OF
the Chamber
The court holds that a deputy is pup
lie officer within tha meaning of the law
making it a crime TO corrupt public off,
cials. The trial of Charles lie Lesseps
and his low-defendants will therefore
proceed in the assize court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
The vesuvius Mil Shuts Down.

PIrTSBURG. PA. Feb. A--The Vesu-
viu5 mill Of Morehead & Co.. at Sharps-
burg. has shut down indefinitely ard
all OF the workmen discharged I'etween
five and six hundred men are out VI en-
ploynent One of the mill officials said
to-day that the works would be closed at
least until the policy OF the new admins
tration affecting the tariff has been out
lined Owing Ia labor disputes The plant
has been operated very irrsgnlarly fer a
yea. or more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25

providing for the appointment OF COM
mlttee TO invite the cooperation of every
labor and industrial organization n tho
United States, ana to invite such orgari-
.zations to send delegates to the future
meetings Of the league. General Warner
was reelected president Of the league
for the ensuing year. The time ard
place for holding the next annual meet
ing OF the league was left 10 the discre-
tion OF the executive committee. The
league then adjourned sine die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Charges infringement of Patent.

TRENTON, y. j.. Feb. A.-rhe Volta
Graphophone Company. OF Alexandra.
Va and the American Graphoohone
Company, OF West Virginia, has hled a
bill OF complaint in the Federal court
against the Edison Photograph Company.
OF Orange. for alleged infringement OK
patent on their talking machinet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
THE SILVER CONTEST.
THE SHERMlN AMENDMENT Will
BE BITTERLY OPPOSED.
MIR. Hatch Sounds the Note Of Warning in
tho House-No Quorum at tho
Night Session.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb q Special.
The next big fight In the House will be
over the Senate amendments TO tre Srn-
dry Civil Appropriation bin, and espe
eially the Sherman amendment, autnoriz-
Ing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue
per cent. bonds to strengthen the gold
reserve. The free silver men are 50 en-
phaticany opposed TO this amendment
that they are willing to so 20 The ex-
treme length of fiibustering on the bin
10 the end OF the session, so as 10 allow
the entire bill 10 fail. They vsl not be
allowed to do this, however, for as soon
as 1t becomes apparent that the passage
OF the bill Is endangered the Committee
on Rules Will report Mr.. Holman's clo-
ture resolution, so as to limit debate and
bring the matter TO a vote. Some IF the
leading anti-free silver men IN the House
have discovered what they telleve will
lie fatal defect OF the Sherman amend
ment II IL is not remedied. 1t provides
that the proceeds of the sale of the bonds
shall be used for the purpose named in
the resumption act and for none other.
The resumption act required 'he can
collation. OF all greenbacks presented for
redemption and the act of 1878 was pass
greenbacks presented for redemption un-
der the resumption act, so as 10 prevent
the construction OF the currency that
would otherwise have followed. The
Sherman amendment, by implication, re-
peals the act Of 1878, and IT is the opinion
OF those who have examined IT that all
greenbacks presented under II would have
to be cancelled.
To remedy this defect, Mr. Rayner. of
Nor vi hoe q
amendment to the sherman amendment,
and will offer II tomorrow:
Provided that any United States notes
redeemed with the proceeds OF such bonds
shall be reissued, as required by the pro-
vision of an act entitled an act TO forbid
the further retirement OF United States
legal tender notes, approved May 81
1878"
1t is believed by Mr.. Rayner that If
this amendment goes into the bill 1t will
facilitate its passage and II 1t does not
go in the adoption of the Sherman amend
ment in its present shape would bring
about such a contraction Of the currency
as to cause financial crisis at once.
Hon. John Randolph Tucker. Of Lex
ington. was on the floor OF the House
to-day, and received much attention from
members on both sides Of the chamber.
He and his old friend, Mr.. Turner OF
beOIbld, we're having az ci0s"ii' ''iiC -
rear Of the House railing, when they
were Joined by Mr.. Wilson. Of West Vir-
gnia, and Private John J. Allen. OF Mis-
sissippi Then the fun grew fast ana
furious. Mr.. Tucker. having finished his
legal business. leaves for home tonight.
The following are rcgist cred at the
National Hotel: Messrs. Thomas S. At
kins. Richmond Va; John Ii. Sharp,
Wilmington, n. C.; w. l.. Maudlih'
Greenville n. c.
The following are registered at the
Metropolitan Hotel: Messrs. John VIII
liams, Richmond. Va; Joseph h. Robin
son, Goldsboro. y. c.; James B. Jordan
Radford, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Oolecrs of the Cruiser New YORK.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.The compile
ment OF officers for the new cruiser New
York has been practically decided on by
the Navy Department. The officers who
win be ordered to duty on board the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

Range OF thermometer at The Times
Office yesterday. February a. 1873;
"a. NJ, Il; 10 NJ. 50; p. NJ. 81; =. NJ.
50: p. NJ, a.; midnight, 70. Average
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
rnlal I,llic nn thc WaYes.

s PROVIDENCE. Il. L.. Feb. A.-Four
seamen we're washed overheard from the
schooner Isaac y. Campbell. Two were
returned to the vessel by another wave.
and two were drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Pat Walsh a Fair Commissioner.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2f--The President
has appointed Patrick Walsh. OF Georgia.
commissioner-at-large. and John Il. Cas-
tieman. of Kentucky. alternate commits
sioner-at-Iarge to the Worlds Colum-
bian Exposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25

WASHINGTON. Feb 2t.-The closing
days session OF the Bimetalllc League
was devoted almost entirely % osasofy.
a resolution was unanimously a1nnisd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Is GOOD ~ hIGNED.
The Agreement Between Mitchell and Cor
bett TO Fight in December.

bett to Fight In December
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The Evening Sun
scys OF the fight between Mitchell and
Corbett: II will take place in the second
week in December The exact date IS to
be fixed upon by the club urder ne aus
pices of which the fight will take place
The articles OF agreement were irawn
I'D. and. although not signed, the prin-
cipals and their witnesses each have c. p
les. Brady left for Boston on the MD
night train last night.
on the same trair was the representa-
tive OF the English rugilist. Each nan
had a certified check in his pocket for
$4,000. the amount OF the stake money.
Both checks will be handed over to Dave
blanchard at Boston to-day. He Is Sc
lected to act as stakeholder.
The articles OF agreement viii also be
signed In the presence OF Blanchard by
the representatives OF Mitchell and Cor
be,t.
What Mr.. Brady Says.
BOSTON, Feb. 2i.-rhe $4,000. repre-
senting Corbetts stake in his match with
Mitchell, was posted this morning in the
shape OF a certified check by w. A. Brady.
Corbett's manager. who has been agreed
upon as final stakeholder. All that VIII
now be necessary 70 complete the match
Is the putting up OF $1,000 by Mitchell.
Mr.. Brady arrived from New York this
morning accompanied by Howard b.
Hackett. When asked about signing ar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-25
Frolicked While Her Children Burned.

CHARLESTON. 8. c.. Feb. 2i-At
Barnesyilie. This State. last night, While
a colored woman was at frolic. her
five children at home were burned to
death.