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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
BUSINESS IN THE SOUTH.
Favored by an Opening Up of Traffic
Routes and Demand for Spring Goods.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3--Bradstreets to-
morrow will say: Features OF the busi-
ness week include an unusually large
number of decreases in prices for staple
articles. among which are pig iron, &c;
finished iron, &C.; wheat, 1-2c.;
corn, 7-8c.; oats, 7-Sc.; lard, 3-4c;
cotton, 1-l6c.; raw sugar, 1-l6.; hogs,
5ql0c., and steel billets. petroleum
and high wines as well. In contrast there
has been an advance Of lc. In special
grades of domestic wool. 1-2c. on leather.
1-Sc. on hides and pork. Soc, as we'll
as advances for rubber goods, shoes and
bricks. East and South milder weather
has opened up avenues Of trade. but in
the Northwest second cold snap has
still further restricted business. SO far
as heard from, the volume OF transac-
tions throughout the country in January,
with a few exceptions. was the largest
of any for that month on record.
Business South has been favored by
the opening up of traffic routes, and
advices from larger cities announce an
Improvement I'm demand for spring goods.
Some delay in placing orders for hard
ware and clothing is experienced. Whole
sale merchants at Baltimore report col
lections in the South freer. and trade i'm
proving. At Richmond the demand for
groceries and shoes is relatively most
active, but there is a good request for
plug tobacco. cigarettes and cheroots,
while lack of demand for pig iron causes
prices to tend downward. There is no
change i'm trade conditions at Charles
ton, where prospects for spring business
are good Memphis merchants report
considerable activity in hardware and
planters supplies. A like state Of trade
is reported at Birmingham, where the
volume equals the average for the season.
Wholesale business at Atlanta is active
and of satisfactory proportions. hut warm
and damp weather has checked retail
trade. Generally favorable commercial
conditions In the region tributary TO New
Orleans promise much for the merchants
OF that city. The movement of produce
is large. except that of meats, which has
been checked on account OF higher prices.
Large sales of sugar and Rio cause prices
to tend upward.
The production of cotton goods at East
ern mills is heavier than in any previous
year; there are no stocks In hand. The
output or print cloths is sold ahead TO
April and there are no SOCKS at FAN
River against $4,000 pieces held there a
year ago.
The business failures during the past
week number for the United States, 20;
Canada, 46; total, 3Ol.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
RACING IN THE MUD.
Results of the Running Contests at Gutten-
burg and Gloucester.

GUTENBERG. N j., Feb 3.-There
was a thick fog and drizzling rain at the
track to-day until / o'clock, when the
sun came out and made il warm and
pleasant. The track was deep in mud.
First race. six furlongs-Indgo first,
Lake second, Iran (colD third. Time.
119.
Second race. six furlongs-Zenobia first.
Register second Azrael third. Time, III
Third race. four furlongs--Hymn first,
Glance second. Brier third. Time 81
Fourth race, five furlongs-Itose Dance
first. Elect second, Firedy third. Time,
los "a
Fifth race. mile and one-sixteenth-Renie
first Sir George H. second. Glenlochy
third. Time. 1:55 S-i.
Sixth race seven furlongs-Greenwich
first. Sorrento second, Character third.
Time, 1:3l.
GLOUCESTER, n. j.. Feb. 3.-Four
shot ealloped in winners on the muddiest
track that has been seen here for many
moons. Results:
First race. seven and a half furlongs-
Lum first, Wallace c. second, Ned third.
Time 80
Second race. four and half furlongs-
Captain McChesney first. Sue Ryder (colD
second. Charlie r. third. Time, 1903 "a.
Third race. six and a quarter furlongs-
Biackwood first. Llewellyn second, Phil
ander third. Time. 81 81.
Fourth race, four ,snd half furlongs-
Tradesman first, FifrOy second, Graylock
third. Time, 1903 "a.
Fifth race five furlongs-Mollie V. first.
Censor second. McKeever third. Time,
no.
sixth race, six and quarter furlongs-
Eoic first. Montlece second, Spavonia
third. Time, 81 Ia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
JUDGE JAcKSoY's APPOIyTMENT.
A Southern Paper Says That He Cannot Al
ford to Accept IL.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Feb. 3.-The
Chattanooga Times Of this morning says:
But can Judge jackson afford to ac-
cent the appointment in the present sit
uation? AS advised at the time OF this
writing, we say, as Judge jackson
friend, most emphatically, no. Judge
Jackson's good name and fame are al
ready great and have come TO him as a
result of his large and noble manhood as
we'll as of his ability. His useful life has
always been altogether above the Oreath
and atmosphere and schemes, bargains or
intrigucs. That petitions have been cir
culated for the past few days since JUS
tice Lamars death asking his appoint
ment by Republicans cannot be denied.
This. with other well-grounded rumors in
this connection, justifts the belief freely
expressed that Judge Jacksons appoint
rnent is not made on its merits.
Two reasons are assigned-frst, that the
President desires to make a place for his
law partner and Attorney-GeneraI, Mr.
Miller, who would be made judge or
circuit which takes in the field or the
Presidents law Practice, second, TO get
Judge jackson out of the way, so hat
partisan use can be made Of election ma
chinery, and so that Republicans can be
placed in all offices within the appointing
power Of the circuit judge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
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WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Feb. 3.-For S'r'
c,nIq Fair. much colder, northeriy winds.
For North Carolina: Much colder no''ns'"
winds. ~.
Weather Conditions-rhe barometer "a
risen RAPIDLY In all districts east OF tns
Rocky mountains. IL Is unusually n'sn "o a'
az Dakota and southeastward over the eee'
trail valleys aud the lake regions. Inc p'es.
sure is decreasing rapidly to the west o.
the Rocky mountains. The temps,a tep',s s..,~
fallen about 20 degrees from the Cur s'asss s.
northyard TO the lake regions ana tn"
weather is unusually cold IN the nennwest'
Local snow, followed by clearing wss,Ss., Ws.,
Is nsporied from the lake regions ana Nev
England. and light showers from the outt
aud south Atlantic states; ssas elsswhsss .,ss %.
weather is generally clea. Generally ,ss os.s s,sss
westerly w winds in the regions east q NJ
Mi MissIssippi' except occasional showers Y
the CUR States. and the ,', se,a wsvs .ns ~ ~
northern portion Of the South Auasoe
Coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
VOL. .6-NEW SERIES NO. 3O5.

Mohican during her service In Behring
Sea, ana he was reported in the news
papers as saying that Great Britain was
right In her stand on the question, and
that the United States had no case. 1t
was believed at the Navy Department
at the time that these remarks Of Pay
master Sullivan were published that he
had not uttered them. but subsequent
investigation proved that the newspaper
statements were correct. The depart
ment. In order TO publish him for his In
discretion, has issued an order detaching
him from the Mohican. ordering him to
return home and settle accounts, and,
upon the expiration of that period allow
ed for that duty, 10 consider himself on
furlough. A brother OF Mr.. Sullivan was
recently court-marialed and sentenced to
three years suspension. during which
period he is TO remain at the foot OF the
list Of assistant paymasters, the rank he
held
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
COMMISSION ARRIVES,
And TALKS FREELY 1BOUr rHE
HAWAIIAy REVOLUTIOy,
Dispatches From Minister Stevens and the
Commander OF the Boston Received
by Mail.

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-Dispatches
from Minister Stevens and the commander
OF the Boston were received by mall at
the State and Navy Departments to-day.
1t is stated that they contain no more
information than has been made public
through rress dispatches from San Fran
cisco and kilograms received by the
State and Navy Departments concernins
the Hawaiian revolution.
The commissioners Of the Provisional
Government OF Hawaii. charged with the
duty of presenting to the Government Of
the United States the proposition OF an.
nexing the islands TO this country. reach.
ed Washington this afternoon. They
were met at the station by DR.. Mott
Smith. who had previously received By
mail the commission OF President Dole, Of
the Provisional Government. appointing
him the representative OF Hawaii at
Washington under the new regime.
The hour of their arrival was too late
in the day for them TO meet any Of the
officials of this Government, and the ar
rangements made for their reception did
not include an interview with any OF
them before tomorrow morning The
commissioners received a number OF rep
resentatiyes of the press at their rooms
and talked freely and frankly Of their
errand. They brought with them copies
of the Hawaiian papers OF Wednesday,
January 18th, which contained full ac-
counts Of the proceedings In connection
with the revolution. which was accom-
pllshed on the previous day. the i7th.
and the particulars Of which have al
ready been made public through inter-
views given by the gentlemen at San
Francisco and at various points en- route
TO Washington. The man named Cieg-
horne, reputed uncle OF the young Prin-
cess, heir apparent to the Hawaiian
throne, was said TO be on his way to
Washington to protest against the recog-
milton of this commission, but nothing can
he learned of his arrival
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
THE SILVER QUESTION.
DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATES OF THE
REPEAL OF THE SHERMAN ACT
Circulating n Petition In Favor of the An
drew-Cate Bill in the House-What
Mr.. Pierce Says.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The Demo-
Bullion Purchase act this morning began
the circulation among the Democratic
members Of the House OF the following
The undersigned, Democratic members
Of the House Of Representatives, re-
spectfully request the Committee on Rules
TO permit an amendment 20 be offered TO
a rule reported by such committee for
the consideration Of House rule 10,li3. on
the 9th and 10th iDstants. fixing an hour
on the 18th instant at which the previous
question shall be deemed to be ordered
on all pending amendments, the engcoss-
ment. third reading and passage OF said
bill, and the vote taken thereon and de-
claring no dilatory motion in order, and
TO permit such amendment TO be offered
before the previous question is demanded
on the resolutions reported by your com
mittee."
The bill referred to by the above num-
Der is the Andrew-Cate DILL. The men
circulating the petition were. among
others, Messrs. Herbert Tracy, Laphdln,
RayDer. Harter, Gable, Fitch, Dunphy,
Andrew and Bacon.
4 number OF signatures have been Cb-
tanned. but II will be impossible before
tomorrow Monday TO tell wheth er
enough can be secured to accomplish the
purpose desired.
The motive is to avoid any occasion for
the Democrats voting down a report COM
ing from the Speaker and leading mem
bers of their own party. which would be
necessary, under the rule, before they
could get rid OF the previous question on
the adoption of the repcrt Of the Com nit
tee on Rules, and get a straight vote on
cloture
Mr.. Pierce, of Tennessee, one Of the
free coinage leaders said to-day that he
did not believe that more than 70 Demo-
Gratis could be induced TO sign the petit
ton, and that it would require III Demo-
cratic signatures. The shoe. he added,
now seemed to be on the other foot, for
the members who now want cloture
were the ones who last session were de-
nouncing him for demanding 1t.
Senator Hills notice that he interds TO
call up the Silver Repeal Till next Mon
dag was given because Of a belief on his
part that there is a lack Of real earnest
ness among the Republican managers i'm
tho Senate in pressing the Repeal bill TO
a vote He has waited until this time
before making a movement in defe-tnce
10 tnat construction OF Sena'oial SotT-
tesy, which appears 20 require motion
to take up bill TO be made by member
of the committee from which it was re-
ported. But because of the emergencies Of
the case, and also for the further reason
that he originated the Silver Rrptai bill,
having introduced the measure, or at
least the bill upon which it was based.
at the beginning of the present session.
Senator Hill feels that he is justified in
taking the action Of which he has given
notice He also expresses the opinion that
his motion will prevail and the bill will
be taken up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
POSITION or TORIES.
They VIII Oppose Hawaiian Annexation
by America.

LONDON, Feb. "A correspondent has
had an interview with Baron Henry de
Worms. Conservative member OF Par
lament for the East Toxeth division Of
Liverpool, and parliamentary under sec
retary of the colonial Office in the late
administration Of Lord Salisbury. Baron
de Worms is regarded as being thorough
ly i'm the confidence of the Conservative
leaders, especially as to their foreign
policy. a subject with which lie is widely
conyersant.
In reply to inquiries Baron de Worms
said that he had long expected the trou-
bles which had broken out In Honolulu
He did not approve OF the proposed an
nexation of Hawaii by the United States.
Americans, he said. had no right to an
mex place thousands OF miles distant
from their own territory. He considered
the proper remedy for the Hawaiian diffi.
culties would be joint protectorate sim
liar to the protectorate OF Samoa. Tho
British and German population In Hawaii
dwarfed the American, and hence they
could not allow the scream OF the Aueri-
can eagle TO silence their claims. Eng
land should oppose annexation and Ger
many would be sure to speak.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
SILVER IN INDIA.
Lord LansdOwne Presented With Resolu-
tions Against Free Coinage.

CALCUTTA. Feb. S-A deputation Of
native and European merchants and
others to-day waited upon Lord Lans-
downe. viceroy of India, and submitted to
him the resolutions adopted a few days
ago at a meeting of the representatives
of all the mercantile classes, demanding
that in view Of the failure of the Brus-
sells monetary conference to arrive at
any conclusion on the bimetallic issue the
Government of India should Immediately
close the mints 10 free coinage.
Lord Lansdowne said that the Indian
Currency Association had strengthened
the case by leaving the proposals TO
change the standard for future conside-
ration. The opponents Of the change
must now show that while a change of
the currency standard Of value from
silver TO gold would benefit other nations
il would damage India The whole ques-
tion must, however. await the issue Of
the Herschell currency commission, ap-
pointed in England to consider the ques-
ffou
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
BANK YORKER CAUGHT.
Ne Raised a Check From Seven Dollars to
Seven Hundred.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Feb. S.-Knox-
Vile has Of late been a great scene OF
action for bank workers. 1t was from
deal with the Mechanics National Bank
that Hoyt. a famous bank worker, was
arrested in Georgia. Last week OLD man
Hunt. known all over the country as the
man with the cough, tried, but unsuccess-
fully, 10 work two banks here. To-day
Frank Tafford raised check given by
William jenkins for seven dollars TO seven
hundred and forty, and tried TO pass II al
a bank Payment refused, he had gall 10
walk around 10 Jenkins establishment
with the bank officers. Jenkins being
there and seeing that he was caught.
Tafford made dash for liberty, but was
oyertaken and arrested. Tafford is about
thiriy-three years old. five feet nine
lncnes tall, weighs about 200 pounds, red
complexion, red moustache and thin sandy
hair. tatOoed on both arms, on one the
bust Of woman and two flags and on
the other two flags with the initials ID.
3. He Is exceedingly well dressed. Taf-
ford has the appearance OF regular bank
artist. and the description is given that
police officers in some city may know his
pedigree. Tafford refuses 10 say any
hing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
To Call Five Per Cent.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. Feb. s.-The fol-
lowing dispatch was received here to-day:
"To R. NJ. Matshall & Bro, Bankers,
Charleston, 5. c.:
syndicate has instructed the Bank or
Charleston to call per cent. on subscrfp-
ton TO s2,OO0,OOO bonds, payable February
9Th.
(Signed
.srhe Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Co..
"By Robert C. Davidson.
President"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
Naval Orders.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Commander G.
]. Train as general inspector Machias.
with a view to command that vessel
when completed.
Commander Thomas y. Grey az general
inspector of Castle. with a view to COM
mand that vessel when completed.
Ensign w. Y. Clooke TO duty on the
coast survey.
Lieutenant II. S. Chase, from the
coast survey steamer Hassler. and or
dered TO hold himself in readiness for
orders TO the Bancroft.
Paymaster ]. c. Sullivan, from the
Mohlcan, on reporting Of his relief. or
dered to return home. settle accounts.
and. upon the expiration OF the period
allowed, consider himself on furlough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
Fnneral Party Riot.

VIENNA. Feb. 3-Advices from Prague
state that In that city yesterday an excited
crowd attended the funeral OF an excommu'
niceed Roman Catholic priest named sms-
tana, who had many friends aud followers
among the people. The priest was inferred
In the Protestant cemetery. ON the way
back from the funeral the mob stoned tns
office OF the Clerical News. ehurcn orghh'
which had spoken unfayorably Of smetsna.
The police attempted 10 stop the riotins,
and were resisted so vigorously that they
had to draw their swords and make charge
upon the mob. Many rioters were wounoeo
and many arrests made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
Agricultural Appropriation.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-The asricui-
turaI appropriation bill, as completed by
the House committee, carries an appropria-
ton of SS,1S9. 800. a reduction OF %S'5O as
compared with the bill for the current
fiscal year. and Is sl2o,l0O peiow the es.i-
mates The principal change is the
reduction OF 100000 in the appropriation
for the work Of the Bureau OF Animal
Industry. but under changed conditions
II is not believed that the decrease VIII
seriously affect the operations OF the
bureau.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
SOUTHERN LYNCHINGS.
District of Columbia Negroes Ask the Judi
ciary Committee to Hear Them.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-Recent South
ern lynchings were brought to the atten-
ton Of the Senate this morning through
a petition signed by colored people OF the
District of Columbia, presented by Mr..
Hoar, praying the Senate to instruct the
Judiciary Committee TO grant hearing
OF a statement in respect to the lawless
outrages committed in some of the South
ern States upon persons accused of crime.
but who are denied the ordinary means
OF establishing their innoct nee by due
process of law"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
SMITHS CAPTORs REWARDED.
1t is Thought That the Trouble is Ended
Unless the Authorities Interfere.

PARIS, TEN, Feb. 3.-The reward OF
$500. offered for the arrest and delivery
of Henry Smith in Paris was paid by
Mayor Cate yesterday to the parties who
effected the capture.
The end of the trouble may not be yet.
but il is not believed that there will be
further violence unless Governor Hogg
insists upon prosecuting the leaders who
took part in the affair.
The following telegram was received
here from DeKalb, Tex:
Look out for c. Billing. agent for j..
c. Ayres, Of Lowell, Mass, who says
those who took part in the burning or
the negro are no better than he was.
Don't allow him TO stop in your town.
(Signed) DeKalb citizens.
He will be watched for by officers and
warned not TO stop here during the pres
ent condition of the public mind
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
The Seville Case.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 3.-Secretary
Foster has not finally disposed OF the case
OF Mr. Seville inspector Of boilers of Mary
land and the District Of Columbia, but 1t is
understood that he will be reduced to a
81. 200 clerk in the inspectors office at Bal
fimore. Mr. Seville was charged with Grim
inal negligence in certifying that the boiler
of the steamer Wakefield, of Washington,
ID. c., was in good condition, when, in fact
it blew up shortly thereafter and three men
were killed A report found him guilty but
II is understood that Secretary roster III
view CT his twenty five years OF service IN
which before he never made mistake oi
Judgment, will reduce him as stated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
ZANTE DEVASTATED.
Fearful Results of Last Nights Earthquake
Shock.

ATHENS, Feb. S.-The shocks expe-
rienced at Zante last night did enormous
damage; the whole island was devastated.
To add to the terror of the inhabitants, a
thunder storm prevailed and at the time
Of the shocks the rain fell in torrents,
and was accompanied by large hailstones
The binding flashes of lightning, the
roaring thunder and the rumbling beneath
the surface of the swaying earth made
the people panic-stricken, and many are
now hopelessy insane. Last nights
shock destroyed the bread ovens in the
city of Zante.
The Minister of the Interior has arrived
at Zante and will do everything in his
power to relieve the distressed. King
George will start for Zante on Sunday
A British war-ship and three vessels
belonging to the Greek navy arrived at
the island to-day with supplies of tents
provisions and medicines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
THE CABINET MAX ERS.
Messrs. Cleveland, Carlisle, Dickinson and
German Confer.


NEW YORK. Feb. S.-President-elect
Cleveland, accompanied by Don NJ. Dick
inson. arrived at his office In the NILS
building at 1890 this morning. A steady
stream OF visitors flowed to his rooms
on the seventh floor, but the greatest dis
cretion was used In admitting callers. ana
1t soon became apparent that a confer
ence of more than ordinary importance
was in progress. Mr.. Dickinson remained
closeted with the President-elect. re-
ceiving the callers with him.
Among the first to arrive was Senator
Carlisle. OF Kentucky. His presence gave
credence to the rumor that the CABINET
and its composition was being discussed
He refused absolutely when he came out
of the conference-room 10 give the re-
porters any information further than that
he had had very pleasant call.
Senator German was present during the
conference between Mr.. Cleveland, Mr..
Dickinson and Senator Carlisle.
At l:3O o'clock, Messrs Whitney and
Lament also Joined the distinguished
party.
Governor Boies Declines.
DES MONIES. IA, Feb. 3.-Governor
Boies has been offered and has declined
the agricultural portfolio. Mr.. Cleveland
first invited him to join the Cabinet
nearly three weeks ago and refused 10
take no for an answer. writing second
time to the Governor urging him to take
the place. The Governor thinks his
course In the matter the only one he could
honestly take Did he accept the Presi-
dents offer he would place the Democrats
OF the State In a difficult position. All
the plans for next summers campaign
would be smashed and the party would
be without a leader. II Governor Boies
had only his personal inclination TO con-
slider he would accept the offer.
Pennoyer's Attack on Cleveland.
SALEM. OREGON. Feb. 3.-The State
Democratic cartral committee adopted reso-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-04
Killed In n Wine ExnIosion.

MALLISTER, INDIAN TER, Feb. g.
An explosion occurred last night In mine
No. IL, owned and operated by the Usage
Coal and Mining Company. Two men
were killed. and perhaps more. IL not
being now known how many miners were
exposed TO the explosion. A windy shot
being fired in an entry east OF the main
shaft was the cause OF the accident.