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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
THE DEMOCEiTS WTY.
They Combine With the POpulists and Cap
ture the House.

HELENA, MONT, Jan. 3.-The Demo
Gratis have secured control Of the orgam-
zation of the House Of Representatives.
thus practically assuring the election Of
Democratic United States senator When
the p Republicans and ? Populists took
an adjournment yesterday after the Dem
ocrats had walked out of the house, It
was TO meet again at o'clock this after
noon. Last night and this morning there
were numerous conferences between the
three Populist members and the reprcseh-
tatives Of the two parties. The Repubi-
cans agreed to give the POpulistS all the
Offices in the House and any position they
might want On committees and also TO
pass all their bills, provided in return the
Populsts would vote with them on all
election contests. The Populists refused
to entertain any of these propositions for
the reason that as the Democrats con-
trolled the senate. the thing they most de-
street.-The passage Of their bills through
both branches Of the Legislature-the Re
publicans could not give them.
The Democrats offered the speakership
to the Populists, the other Offices 10 be
divided between the two parties. and 10
pass certain measures IN which the POpu-
lists are interested through both houses.
In return the Populists agreed to stand
DS Nll' l'NilbNioAo bll All HDllAlNdl lAto-
tons and the senatorship.
When the House met this afternoon the
assembly hall was packed 10 suhocaton.
Every Democrat but the sick member
Daydson-was present; also all the Re
publicans and The Populists Watkins, the
Populist. who had been put in by the Re
publican minority as temporary speaker,
occupied the chair.
The Republicans knew something was
going 10 happen. but did not know what.
Monteith Uep1 Immediately moved 10
adjourn until i. NJ. This was done TO
test the strength Of the Democrats, and
also because the certificate of Leech. the
Republican contestant from Choteau
county, was supposed TO be on its way
here and would arrive about l.. NJ. The
motion 10 adjourn was voted down by
vote Of 2j for and y against. the POpu-
lists voting with the Democrats. Then
the Republicans began all sorts Of dila-
tory tactics, but finally a motion 10 pro-
ceed to the permanent organization was
carried.
The Democrats nominated Matthews for
Speaker and the Republicans Lockey. The
vote stood % for Matthews and p for
Lockey. All the POpulists and one Re
publican voted with the Democrats For
chief clerk the Democratic caucus nomi-
rec was elected Then the House ad-
journed until tomorrow morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
UlfS CLARRSON 4 TRAITOR?
lie, Cullom and Farweil Are Accused by
Harrison Men.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan. at Is
charged by uarrlson's friends here that
Blainc's friends among the Republican lead
crs secretly betrayed Harrison in the re-
cent campaign. i'm pu 'suance of an agr, o.
mcnt made i'm Minneapolis 10 do all that
they could 10 defeat Harrison when he was
nominated.
The story goes that Harry New. son Of
consul General New, visited New York at
the instance Of the State committee dur
ing the campaign 10 secure funds. lie met
Clarkson. 10 when he indicated the lines
on which Indiana might be carried for Har-
rison. Clarkson laughed at the statement
AID Indicated clearly that he would not
care If Hguison should lose Indiana New
then aDpaaled IS Chairman Carter, who was
more courteous than Clarkson. but who
seemed to have little hope Of carrying the
state.
New was deeply impressed with the be-
lief that the national executive commit
tee WAS under the influence Of Clarkson.
and that the latter WAS not loyal In Har-
rison lie so informed the State commit
tee upon his return. Acting up)l pointers
which Clarkson had inadvertently given
Tarrison*s u,alasers began an INQUIRY that
demonstrated TO their minds that con-
splracy had been formed among Blaines
friends 10 defeat the Prcsi l'at Having
satisfied themselves that certIin Indiana
politicians were in the conspiracy, the IN
ouiry was extended 20 other States. ana
treason was found "a he rife In Illinois,
Wisconsin, Michigan. Iowa and other
states. and ii was discovered that among
the leaders were Clarkson, Cullom and Far
well, Of Illinois
The result Of the investigation was com
mrnicated to Carter. who laid It before
Harrison. Carter was in favor cf denounc-
Ing the conspiracy, but the President over,
ruled him. saying that such course would
do more harm dian good. IL was nnally
determined 10 notify the friends of tue
President to be on their guard. and with-
out letting the parties know that they were
sn.pected 20 take frcm them the direct
management OF the campaign. This policy
was pursued during the remainder Of the
camDalgu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04

United States Senator Casey. The Re-
pubIicans have clear majority. and the
result hinges on the decision OF the party
caucus Caucuses for officers OF the two
houses were held this morning. and the
fact that caucuses were held Is taken TO
indicate that n caucus on the senatorship
will follow. This has been a matter or
some doubt. the opponents Of Senator
Casey hoping 10 encompass his defeat by
preventing the holding OF a party caucus.
1t is alleged that some of those opposed
10 him made overtures to the Democrats
and brought the matter to the attention or
Presldent-elect Cleveland He is said to
have refused to have anything TO do with
the proposition. saying his party could
not afford TO run the risk of being
charged with corruption, and advising the
election Of as clean q Republican as pos
sible. The fight has been I'm the party and
is an interesting one. IL has been asserted
that Congressman Johnston, whose choice
as senator when Casey was elected was
defeated by an adjournment, would fight
Casey's reelection. but the latest reports
are that Mr. Johnston will take no part
I'm the contest. Besides Casey. State Sem
ator Woerst. Colonel Kingman, J. r.
Smith and w. j. Anderson are candidates.
and their present strength IS estimated as
follows: Casey. l. TO Il; Anderson, 4 to 6;
Kingman. TO s.; Woerst. 10; Smith. 5. OF
course each has elements Of strength with
others out OF the way, which would ma
terially add TO the figures given.
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Results of the Running Races.

GUTTENBURG, n. j., Jan. 3.-To-
days races resulted:
First race, six furlongs-Prince Howard
first. Kenwood second Pan Handle third.
Time, 1:1S.
Second race. six furlongs-Saragassa
first, Fancy colt second, Culpeper third.
Time. 1:l9.
Third race. four and a half furlongs-
Mayor B. first, Orton second, Alarm
third. Time. 81 II.
Fourth race mile and a quarter-kirk-
over first, King Crab second, Glenlochy
third. Time. 1854 II.
Fifth race, four and q half furlongs-
Van S. first, Repeater second, Muciiage
third. Time, 56 81
Sixth race, six and a half furlongs-
Kirsch first, Gladiator second, My Clips
third. Time, l:2l II.
GLOUCESTER, n. J. Jan. 3.-To-days
races resulted:
First race. five furlongs-Golden first,
Debonair second, Turner fhird. Time,
1.O5 ID.
Second race, seven furlongs-C. o. d.
first. Devisee second. Confidence third.
Time, 1876.
Third race. seven furlongs Madden first,
Rose Howard second, Richai third. Time,
1:32 1-2.
Fourth race. mile and an eighth-Ven-
detta first. Darling second. Glenall third.
Time, 2:0l.
Fifth race five furlongs-Censor first.
owen Golden second, Needmore third.
Time, i02 3-i.
sixth race. five furIongs-Text first.
Arshaft second. Jim Fagin third. Time.
l.O3 H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
rrr,rnFR FoREcAsT.

WASHINGTON, u. g., jan g. For VIZ
otnia. Pair. winds shifting a. soathsfiy,
For Ncrth Carolina and south 'af2,''a'
Fair westerly winds. becoming variable
Weather C0aditions-No well de.ihfa
storm appcars within the regions NJ ooses
yatlon The pressure is lower ever ths
t.ulf ~ 81. Lawrence and an area ei low
barometer is apparently moving slowly
eastward over the plateau region ana
relatively high from the lake regions 70
the CuIf OF Mexico. The Temperature nAs
generally fallen east of the Mlssisssvp'
river. the greatest fall being notTl IA .no
:. lawrence Valley ana over AorInern
New England. where IL Il 20 10 ~ degrees
West Of the Mississippi river the ten'p''a,
,nre has risen ths greatest rise oeihg hossu
ergm Fastera Kansas over TIC DaAo'as.
where t Is 20 20 % degrees. Snow hpfl'ss
nave occurred from the nd'Idle aud upper
Mississippi valleys over the ONO s~''ry
and me lake regions. Ilala has fallen on
,he North Carolina Coast. Much warnsr
weather. with increasing eiondlness aud
rain or snow. Is indicated from the lower
Missouri. the middle aud upper Misslssippi
valleys and thence oyer The lake regions
In the Atlantic Coast States the weather
viii probably be fair on "Wednesday. tot
lowed "Wednesday night or ihnrsiry ~
rain or snow,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
CIarkson Back From Mexico.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-General James
c. Clarkson has returned from his Meu-
can tour. He appeared I'm the lobby OF the
Plaza Hotel yesterday TO the surprise OF
many who did not expect him back so
soon. The General looked thoroAShly
rested and said he enjoyed his trip I'M
mensely.
He had been much amused at the re-
ports that he had gone TO the Far West
TO help the Republicans steal the United
states Senate. Al the time he was said 10
be in Montana eoBspiring with Carter he
was at the Mexican Capital, thinking as
little OF politics as II he had never been
identified with national campaigns
The general has no political news 10
furnish. II is likely that he Will see Chair
man Carter tomorrow. Friends OF Carter
say he IS anxious 10 be relieved OF the
ohairmanship and will surrender II gladly
at the meeting which may be held here
sometime this month. General Clarkson
SAYS he has no desire 10 take II.
The return OF Carter from the battle
field In Montana is interpreted as prac-
taal abandonment OF his hopes OF hecom-
ing the next United States senator from
that State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
FIoOUEr VIII NOT RESIGN.
The President Of the Chamber Denies hu
mors to the Contrary.

PARIS. Jan. 3.-Charles Floquet this
evening authorized the denial Of reports
that he intended to resign the presidency
OF the Chamber The statement that he
had ever helped a Russian statesman OBJ
tain 100000 francs from the Panama Com
papy. NJ Floquet said, was an unqualined
faIsehoOd, got up by his enemies merely
TO blacken his reputation. NJ. floquet add'
ed that 10 his certain knowledge the cur
rent rumors Of disagreement In the tabihet
were without the slightest basis IN ract
Figaro to-day says that the next batch
Of persons selected by the Government
for prosecution for completely In the
Panama affairs includes four more mem
bers Of the Chamber Of Deputies and an
ex-Mnister.
Magistrate Franqueville's examination
Of Charles De Lesseps. Marius Fontalnes,
Sans-Be Roy and Felix Cottu, charged
with being In the Panama canal corrup-
ton. was finished on Saturday The
first three were arrested on the night or
December 18th. NJ. Cottu, who was TO
have been arrested on the same night,
could not be found. but he afterwards
returned and surrendered himself
NJ. De Lesseps, FOntaines and Cottu
are directors Of the Panama Canal Conn
pany. Sans-Le Roy was formerly a
member Of the Chamber Of Deputies, and
is accused Of having received 100000 francs
from the Panama Canal Company for
voting I'm favor Of the Lottery bill.
The case Of the Deputies charged with
having received money from the Panama
Canal Company was opened by Magis-
trate Franqueville yesterday. The ac-
cused are: Jules Roche, eX-minister Of
commerce: Maurice Rouvier, ex-minister
Of finance; Emmanuel Arene, member
from Corsica Baron Jean De Soubeyran.
member from Vienna; Antonin Proust,
member from Deux Sevres, and Joseph
Dugu De La Fauconnerie, member from
Orne.
There IS reason TO believe that no more
deputies are implicated in the Panama
canal scandals. and therefore no more ar
rests are expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04

promulgated his startling theory con-
cernlng the formation OF the earth.
Symmes was born in New Jersey In lISo.
He was a soldier I'm the war OF 1s12, and
was promoted to a captaincy. After the
war ne became a resident Of Newport.
KY, and. being a man Of education, de-
voted his life 10 philosophical pursuits.
He gave special attention TO theories
concerning the poles, and finally evolved
the theory popularly known as 'symn'Ss'
Hole"
Symmes held that the earth was open at
the two extremities. and that the north
and south poles were immense caVitles IN
the earth for the admission Or lSht mo
the interior 20 make 1t hahttabie. fhese
holes were Of such dimensions that IL
gave the poople who inhabited the inner
norton OF the earth as much light and
heat from the suns rays as any OF the
exterior portion of the sphere.
Svmmes's theory was ridiculed. but it's
ergirator presented his arguments 80
forcltly that he found many converts. In
1S22 and again in 1923, Symmes pettiored
Congress TO tit out m expedition ana
test the truth Of his theory, nut congress
refused to appropriate the money ..
Symmes died I'm Hamilton o., IN lozy.
To the end he maintained his theory, ana
prcr,l csied that some time in the near
future its truth would be demonstrated
and it would be found that the world was
a hollow sphere. open at the poles ana
habltable in the Interior
In 1S7. Americus Vespucius Symmes' MS
son. revived his fathers theory ana en-
deavored to start an expedition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
Laborers and Emigration.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. 3.-The local
Federation Of Labor. embracing twenty
eight trades aud crafts in the District or
Columbia. have. during the last six weeks,
at every meeting discussed the various ells
before Congress relating 10 the question
OF immigration, every trade taking part in
the discussion. A resolution presented by
the Carpenters Union fayoriug suspen-
sion Of immigration for three years was
amended, on motion OF the Bricklayers'
Union. so "a to increase the period Of sus-
pension TO five years, and adopted by a
unanimous vote. The legislative committee
was directed 10 draft a memorial 10 Con
gress in favor Of biz TO carry into effect
the Recommendation II the Federation
Nearly one-half OF the delegates 10 the
Federation are foreign born.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04

ALBANY, y. y. Jan. 3.-The Legisia-
ture assembled to-day. Governor Flower
in his annual message says: 1t b.
hooves the Legislature to make ample
preDaration against a possible invasion u
cholera during the approaching spring
and summer | am not opposed % Ma
tionai quarantine. but TO an exclusive Ma
tional quarantine. A rigid system OF IN
spection at foreign ports, under the direc-
ton Of the consular service, would form
the hest kind of National quarantine. As
for the rest, II can safely be left 20 State
jurisdiction and control. A complete Fed
erai quarantine within the legitimate
field of Federal power will iitly supple
ment a complete State quarantine within
the natural field Of state power. and both
snpplomenting each other in this way Will
afford the securest protection 10 the pub
lie health"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04

NEW ORLEANS, LA. Jan. S.--Iudge
King. OF the civil district court has de-
cided an important point In connection
with the will OF the late Myra clark
Gaines. The ruling was on petition TO
register probate OF the will OF Mrs
Gaines dated January 8, 1885. by the Sur
rogate Court for the county Of Kings
New York, and TO order execution or the
will. The Louisiana Court had previous
w decided the will defective In form and
not entitled to probate, which decision has
been confirmed by the supreme court.
The court decides, "That the will Of Mrs.
Gaines having been made In Louisiana, ~
governed by the laws thereof. and having
been declared invalid. cannot be taken
TO New York, the last domicile OK tho
testator probated there end made vniid
by the law Of New York, and brought
back here for recognition and execution
by this court on property situated IN THIS
State. and in possession Of the officer
OF this court"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
The Indiana ApportIonment Case.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Jan. 3.-Attor-
ney-General Smith filed a petition in the
supreme court asking for a rehearing
in the apportionment case, and the petit
ton will now be passed upon by the new
court which entered upon its duties yes
terday, and a majority Of whom are
Democrats. He alleges the court erred
in holding that it had jurisdiction Of mat
ters which are left 10 the discretion Of
the Legislature by the Constitution, and
that the adoption Of an apportionment
law by the Legislature is an act that the
court cannot review or Overturn without
clearly Infringing on the functions OF a
department Of State Government Of equal
authority with itself The filing Of the
petition is expected to bring up the ques-
ton of the waiver Of the siXty-day rule,
which was done without the Attorney
Generals knowledge. and upon which he
viii ask to be heard when the reopenlhS
of the case is objected to by the opposing
attorneys. and the waiver is urged as a
bar TO future proceedings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
M,COM1S' COMPILATIONS.
Chairman Carter Comes to Washington to
Help Pull Him Through.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Chairman Car
ter. OF the Republican National Com
mettee was at the Capitol to-day lie
was not communicative as TO his mis-
sion, but IL soon transpired that he was
here under a subpoena from the Judi
ciary Committee Of the Senate. sub
committee Of this committee acting under
authority conferred by the Senate, has
begun to take testimony in relation to
charges made against Louis McComas,
who was nominated 10 be judge Of the
Supreme Court Of the District Of Column
ba.
It appears that one Of the allegations
in the case is that Mr.. McComas, while
counsel for man named Gibson, who
was representing certain interests in the
Yellowstone Park Association. proposed
90 his client TO influence the Land Office
through the Commissioner-then Mr.. Car
ter-if the necessary funds were forth
coming. It is on this point that Mr..
Carter appeared to-day before the sub
committee 10 give his testimony, which,
it is understood, strongly negatives the
Implication that there was any wrong
doing in the matter within his knowledge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. 3.-The supreme
court to-day heard the argument in the
cases brought against the state board
of canvassers by the POpulist State cen
tral committee Involving four seats in
the Legislature An array of legal talent
Is engaged I'm the cases. Among the law
yers are ex-Congrcssman Peters and
Judge Frank Doster. It IS not generally
ANTICIPATED that the findings Of the court
Will change the situation in the Legisa-
ture, except TO give Rosenthal Qem),
from Haskell county, the certificate OF
election issued TO Stubbs (Rep) by an
undisputed clerical error. This will leave
the Republicans one majority with which
to organize the House. ON joint ballot
the Democrats will hold the balance OF
power providing no action is taken by
the supreme court in the contested cases
brought before that court. Twenty-four
contests have been filed against the Re
publicans and seven against the Populists.
The Legislature meets next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
PRICE TWO CENTS,
WORK BEFORE CONGRESS
THE MOST IMPORTANT BILLS TO BE
CONSIDERED.
Struggle Between the Anti option Bin, the
silver Bill and the Quarantine and
Immigration Measures.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The senator's
and representatives who go home during
the holidays recess rarely hasten their
return TO the Capitol, so that there is
likely 10 be a small attendance In both
houses Tomorrow when Congress meets
be filed before next week.
In the Senate there are indications OF q
struggle for place between the Anti
Options bill, the bill for the repeal OF tho
purchase OF silver act. and the quarantine
and immigration suspension bills. The
first business in order will be the Nc
Garrahan bill. which comes up by unani.
nous consent In the morning hours. Sena-
tor Wilson, of Iowa, and others have
speeches TO deliver on this subject. and
they promise to occupy the morning hours
during the week, greatly TO the concern
of the friends OF the great claimant"
who realize that the bill cannot long bs
kept I'm it's privileged condition to the ex-
clusion OF other business
After the morning hours tomorrow the
Anti-Options bill will probably be taken
up for further debate. Senator McPher-
son before the recess gave notice that he
Sherman silver act promptly on the as
semblng Of Congress, and he can at least
succeed in delivering a speech on the sub
ject. More than that can hardly be ex-
pected al this time In view OF the reluct-
ance of Republican senator's TO move In
the matter until settled line OF policy
is adopted at the caucus soon 10 be held.
The immigration Committee is extreme
ly anxious TO take some action on the
quarantine ard suspension bills, and II
Mr. WashbUsn does not succeed In push
ing his Anti Options bill to vote by
Friday the indications are that they VIII
make a determined effort 20 displace that
measure as the unfinished business. In
this attempt they will have the support
Of some senator's who fear the cholera
and others who fear the Anti-Optons bill
or who want TO get on with other bus-
ness. The only business Of importance
likely TO be transacted this week I'm tho
House is the passage OF the Fertilization
Appropriation bill, which is in charge OF
Mr. Breckenridge, OF Kentucky. There
Is but little chance that quorum viii
be present tomorrow and the Appro-
priatlon bill will not be called up until
Thursday. The Appropriation Commit
tee expect that there will be little If any
general debate upon II, and that II Will
pass during the day.
Chairman Martin. Of the Invalid Pen
sion Committee, will take the earliest
opportunity 10 call up the private pen
sion bills which are now on the calendar
as unfinished business, but he Will not do
so until he is convinced that there Is
quorum present TO vote upon them.
Altogether the remainder OF the week
promises to be uneventful In Congress.
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THE BORDER BANDITS.
What General Wheaton, cfthe Department
ofTexas, Says.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3.-The Plea
vune's San Antonio, Texas, special say s:
In an interview here General wheaton
commander Of the Department or Texas,
said: THE bandits on the border VIII
probably prove troublesome, as they are
fully acquainted with the country, ana
can eiudc pursuit by concealing them
selves In the dense chapparcl. We nave
now in the field the Third cavalry ana
a troop Of the Seventh cavalry from Fort
Riley, Kansas Camps are established at
various points along the border Captain
lIardie is located at the Comitas rancho
and Captain Jackson, OF the SeVenh
cavalry, is at Carrizo. Captains Chase ana
Hunter. OF the Third cavalry, are pat-oll-
ing the railroad between Pena and Laredo,
and Lieutenants West and Langhorn are
in command OF two troops from Fort
Ringgold. and a company OF the Twenty
third infantry at Rtndado Smaller de-
tachments are at San Ignacio and other
points along the border. The Rio Grandc
is effectually guarded from Laredo to
Fort Ringgold and Hidalgo.
Captain Doods troops Of the Third
cavalry are at Fork Hancock. These are
constantly on the alert seeking informa-
ton, and II hard work will accomplish
anything the bandits will soon be run
drpn