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ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 7.--Monbors OF
tho state Democratic central commit
tco and equally prominent politicians
aro responsible for tho rumors aaont
that United States Senator r. NJ. Cock.
rlll, from this state, will bo in Glove.
lands cabinet. BY these gontlemon,
Notwithstanding the fact that d. r,
Francis has beon endorsed by tho
Thirty.sevonth general assembly aud
the Democratic state central commit.
too for nm Office in Mr. Cloveland's cabl-
not, 1t IL stated that tho soCretaryshlp
OF tho interior will DO tondoted tho
senator from Missouri, and that he will
uHrnnL
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charleston citizens Act.

Special Dip Ctch 10 tte lntelligc1cer.
CnAnlEsToS, W. Va, Jan. liza
meeting of the citizens OF Charleston
was held in the senate chamber to-
night to take appropriate action on the
death Of Senator Kenna. Many mem
bers Of tho legislature and nearly all the
prominent citizens Of the city were
present. A number Of euloglstic ad.
dresses were made, and feelings Of sor.
row and regret were expressed on all
sides. The exercises were very itn-
pressive. Suitable resolutions were
adopted and arrangements made to
take part in the funeral.
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JOHN B. IBNNA DBAD.
West virelnia's Distinguished Sem
ator Ends his Career.
CALLED away SUDDENLY At LAST,
Distinguished Honors Paid him in
Both Houses Of Congress,
MEMBERSHIP ACCOMPANY THE BODY

To the Senator's Late Homo in
Charleston-.ImposIng Services to be
Conducted in the Senate Chamber
by Cardinal Gibbons, with largo
Number of Assistants, Including
bishop IIean..The Dead NIau's Ca
Foer..lsloquent Tributes to him by
Senator. blackburn aod Hon. W. L.
WlIson.,The Progress of his Disease.
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New oAsrlB, Pa, Jan. 1l.-An oxecu.
ton for tho salo Of the Nithorow iron
plant hOrc was Issued to-day in behalf
Of tho Totten 4 liogs Iron and stooi Co.,
Of Plttbburg. Mr.. Mithorow has failed
to raise money 10 onorale tho plant as
was expected, and creditors will wait no
longer Tho liabilities Of tho 6rln are
said to exceed SO0O,0UO.
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RANK PARTISANISM
Governs the Democratic Majority
in the State House.
TIRE SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTS
TO hold the Certificate Good as to
Three and Not Good
AS To THE ONE LONE REPUBLICAN

Certified to be chosen by Ohio County
votors..Rauk, but not Unexpected
or Unprecedented, Proceedings at
Charteston Yestesday..s. G. Smith
held up, whilo tho other Three
Members from Ohio County, being
Democrats, Get their seats..orgaut-
zatlon oftho two Houses.
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TIE sENATE,s ACTION.

Mr., blackburn then offered resolu'
tions stating that the senate had heard
with profound sorrow the announce
ment OF the death Of their late associate
in the senate; requesting the Vice Pres
ident to appoint i committee Of seven
senators to take order with acommittee
Of the house Of representatives, for the
funeral OF Mr. Kenna, and as a mark Of
respect Tor his memory that his re-
mains be removed from the capitol to
to his lato residence at Charleston, W.
Va, for interment, in charge Of the
sorgeant-at-srms; that tho funeral will
take place in the senate chamber at !
o'clock p. m. tomorrow, and that the
senate will attend; also another resoll.
ton inviting the President OF the
United States and his cabinet to attend
the funeral,
These resolutions were adopted unan'
imously.
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NEw YoaK, Jan. l.--l'luShinR bay 10
frolon over out tho East river for tho
first ilmo Ia many yOnra. Tho New
York and College Point iotrybcat was
frozen tight At its dock last night
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SENATOR KENNA's oAREER.
The Progress Of the Illness which Finally
CnuSed his Death.

AHV = AVE- Va tltp WAAGh
CauSed his Death.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Jan. 11.-senator
John E. Kenna, Of West Virginia, died
at 8 o'clock this morning Of heart dis
case, from which ho had been for some
years an acute sufferer, so much SO that
for long intervals hc had been com.
pelled to abandon his duties as senator
and to forego all mental exertion.
Two summers ago, with view Of
-diyertlns his mind from his physical
ailments, he established an amateur
boat builders shop and busted himself
in the mechanical operation Of con-
structing a boat He partially re.
covered and resumed his seat in the
senate, where hemade one memorable
speech, which was remarkable both for
It's length and Its yigor, but he soon
suffered a relapse, from which he mover
rallied. His sulferlngs during the last
fcw months OF his life from heart
spasms were so poignant that to him
solf as weh as to his family death must
have been looked upon as almost
welcome. Mr.. Renna was born In 1S4S,
was consequently only 45 years old-the
youngest man in tho senate.
MR.. KENNA's CAREER.
His birth place was Valcoulon, Va,
since incorporated into West Virginia.
lie worked on a farm until the out.
break OF the civil war, whom he cntersd
tho Confederate army as d private and
fought through TO tho end, He after
wards studied and practiced law until
elected TO Congress. Ho served six
years In tho lower house, aud then IN
1888 was elected TO the senate as a Dem.
ocrat to succeed Henry 9. Davis, the
tather.in-law OF Stephen b, Elkins, and
tho business associate OF James g..
Blaine. His term Of sOrvico would have
expired In 1906. His death at this
time will add q now feature 10 tho Bena.
torial contest now in prORresB between
the supporters Of his colleague, Sem
ator Faulkner and ex-senator CRmdon,
who arc now cotltondIng for the soma.
torBhip now held by Mr. Faulkner,
which will expire on the 4th Of next
March. Mr.. Kenna,a Washington resi-.
donco was on Capitol Hill, at 1870 y
atroOt and II was there he died.
IN THE SENATE,
The death Of Senator Konna, Of West
Virginia, was announced to tho senate
Immediately ahor tho reading Of yos-
t0rday'a Journal, by Ait. blackburn,
Feeling remarks wore inado BY him Ia
praise Of tho doad senator and tho
usual rosolutions were presented aud
adopted, including invitations to tho
house OF representatives, tho President
and mcmbors Of the cabinet and tho
suprOinu court 10 attend the funeral
cpfOmbnlos IN tho senate chamber at !
o'clock tomorrow, a committee Of
aeyen senators Mcasrs. Faulkner,
Backbnrn, Ransom, Daniel, Walthall,
Mandorsbn aud Hqnlre4--wns appointed
70 tasO action al TO tho funeral aud to
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WASHINGTON, D. u, Jan, 4I.-Senator
John L. Kenna died at his residence in
this city at three o'clock this morning
His death, though expected for several
weeks past, was sudden. Only his wife
and sister-in-law were In the room at
the time. Mrs. Kenna is prostrated.
Senator Kenna was taken sick last
October with plcurisy, complicated
with heart trouble. His physiclans
oyercame the pleurisy, but tho heart
trouble, which had been gradually gain
ing on him for years, remained. oflate,
sinking spells have been frequent, from
all OF which he managed to rally, though
each ono left him in u more weakened
condition. Last Sunday he had another
Of these sinking spells. He grew better,
but yesterday he suffered from an at
tack Of nausea which continued up to
the time OF his death.
DR.. Chiffon, OF Charleston, has been
constant in his attendance for some
time past, and has had tho assistance
OF several local physicians. AlIofthem
recognized that q permanent cure was
impossible, Tho senator's death be-
came simply matter Of days.
All tho details OF tho funeral have not
rs yet been arranged. 1tis the present
intention to have tho funeral at one
o'clock tomorrow in the senate cham-
ber. Tho interment will take place at
Charleston, W. Va. 1t Is more than
probable that the body will lie in state
in tho state capitol, as the members OF
the legislature will doubtless desire to
do honor to the romans Of the deceased
senator.
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oEREMoNIEs IN the SENATE

Tho ceremonies in the senate cham
ber will'bo according to the impressive
ritual OF the Catholic church. They
will be conducted by Cardinal Gibbons,
assisted by Bishop Kcauo and corps
Of twenty priests, besides a aretinue OF
acolytes aud choir boys. Tho cere-
monies are being planned on an even
more impressive scale than those which
attended tho funeral Of tho late Senator
Barbour, in May last
That OCCASION was the first time that
the Catholic ritual for the burial Of the
dead was ever read IN the senate OF the
United States, and 1t Ia q melancholy
incident that itwas Senator kenna who,
in the absence OF Mr.. Daniel, made the
announcement to the senate OF Mr.. Bar
bour's death, and presented the resolu-
tions providing for the services In the
senate.
Tho chair and desk Of Mr.. Kenna
we're to-day draped with mourning, as
is the usual practice in the senate.
Vico President Morton and Chaplain
Butler entered tho chamber at noon,
and tho chaplain, in his prayer, alluded
feelinvly to tho fact OF tho senate again
standing in tho shadow OF death, tothe
loss Of a useful, loVabie, popular mem.
Der OF the senate, and thanking God
that the end came peacefully.
Immediately upon the conclusion OF
the reading OF tho journal OF yestor-
days procoedings, Mr.. Blackburn arose
and announced the death OF Senator
Kenna. Senator Blackburn said:
THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
"Mr President, 1t has mover fallen to
thelotot man to deliver sadder message
than 1 now boar to the senate. Because
Of the absence from this city Of a sem
ator from tho stato Of West Virginia
the painful duty devolvea upon mo to
announce TO this body that John L.
Kenna, late q senator from that state,
died in this city In the early hourS OF
this morning. AttUr q long and lingOr-
ing illness, during which the fatal NAL.
ady Of which ho was tho victim made
steady and relentless progress, tho end
came, About throo o'clock this morn.
Inn, surrounded by his wlfo and family,
ho coated to 1.-Two, and tho soul Of tho
great senator passed behind tho voil
and made itu entry into tho rOalm Of
that unknown world,
'ln tho face OF this frosh and mighty
sorrow tho tongue falls and reiusos 10
speak that which wells up In tho heart
for utteraneo. Me9surod by years, ho
was one Of tho youngest n10tnbafa oi
this chamber, not yet iorty.fyO years ot
aRo but measured with the accomplish.
mehls Of hls life lie ranked with the 90.
toRenatiRnB. Whether na soldier or as
citizen, as husband, iathor OF friend, ho
had rounded out Ito and leavoa be.
hind him a record 10 challenge tho ap.
provll Of mankind. Measured as q
lawyer or lNw.lnakeF, hg loaves an I'm.
prosalon upon tho generation 10 which
hO helonga He haq craven In inellAce-
nblO charp1tors upon the history oi his
country his achievements hoto, and In
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accompany the body to West Virginia,
and then as a further mark OF respect
the senate adjourned,
The house also adjourned out Of re-
speck to the dead senator.
An CHARLESTON.
Tho News Of His Death n saFpriss-Who
viii Succeed Him?
SneninI Disnninh 10 La Inilninsnrer u. Ii.

Tho News Of His Death n spFpriss-Who
Will Succeed HIm2
Special pispdeAtO the lnteui0sacer
CHARLESTON, W, Va, Jan, 1l,--The
news OF Senator Kenna's death was
first received here at 0 O'Clock this
morning, when Hon. W. Il, Chiffon re-
ceIved a telegram announcing it, In
less than a minute, it seemed, the sad
news had reached every ear in the
crowded lobby Of the Hotel Ruaner,
where tho hubub had been almost
deGlening, The effect was electrical.
fractional differences over the one
question that is dividing the big crowd
OF Democratic politicians were forgotten
in q moment. Warm arguments were
Suspended, party lines were forgotten
and d sudden stiffness peryaded the
scene which only moment before had
boon one OF excitement,
Under the peculiar conditions which
prevailed the news naturally produced
shock, Nobody had been looking for
1t. Only tho day before the news from
thesick chamber at Washington was Of
tho most cheering nature, and all were
congratulating each other that the pos
sibility Of
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at the disposal Of the house were all
formally elected. On taking the chair
Speaker Shaw made short address,
thanking the house for the honor and
promising to perform the duties i'm
partially and to the best OF his ability,
The Republicans complimented the
following gentlemen: For speaker,
John Floyd, Of KanaYha; for clerk, A.
w. Cook, OF Wyoming.
IN THE SENATE,
1t took less time for the senate to or
gapize, The body met promptly at
noon and was called to order by the re-
firing clerk, Holly G, Armstrong, after
which the senate proceeded to business.
The new senators presented their cre-
dentials and were sworn in, alter which
the nominees OF the Democratic caucus
for the Offices OF thesenate were elected.
On taking the chair, President Wiley
made brief speech acknowledging the
the honor and soliciting the Co'opera-
ton OF all senators in tho faithful per-
formance OF duty. Clerk Byrne ap-
pointed VIII A, Stricklor, Of Ritchle
county, as his assistant. The Rcpub-
llcan senators voted for Senator Vim, q,
Worlev for president, and Barton Jones,
Of Monongalia county, for clerk.
On the completion OF the work OF
organization, Senator G. O., Watts, OF
Kanawha, arose and presented q reso-
luton expressing profound grief OF the
senate on hearing OF tho death OF U, s,
Senator Kenna, eulogiZing tho deceased
senator's service to thesta and country
and rendering sympathies to the be-
reaved family, and as q further mark OF
respect, he moved that tho senate do
now adjourn until tomorrow.
In presenting the resolutions, Gpner-
al Watts referred to tho sad duty as be.
ing the most painful experience in his
public life. He feelingly alluded TO his
long acquaintance with Senator Kenna
and the strong bonds OF friendship that
had existed between them, OF
MS BRILLIANT CAREER,
reviewing 1t briefly, and spoke Of the
warm place no had held in the hearts OF
tho people Of his native state, Through
out his remarks, General Watts exhi-
bitel great emotion, and as he con-
cluded with the statement that the res-
olutions which he was about to present
related TO tho death ol the dearest
friend on earth, his voice fa1tered and
his eyes wore filed with tears, while
every one in the senate chamber was
visibly affected. Five members OF the
senate were then appointed by tho
president to proceed to Washington
and act as an honorary escort on behalf
OF tho senate, Of the remains to this
city. The committee consisted OF SEN
ators Watts, Tarr, Sheppard, Peck and
Hardman.
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tho other branch Of tho national logIsla,

"Kindly as q woman, pnseltish to a
fault, brave, upAinchina In the dis
charge Of every duty, it has never been
my good fortune to come In contact
with a nature more lov9ble or more ex'
alted than was that Of our dead COM
rade."
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No business but the reception Of tho
banking conmittce's majority and mi
norlty reports on the repeal OF the
Sherman act was done In the houss to-
day. Senator Kenna's death was an
nonnced and the house adjourned,
In his prayer tho chaplain said. 20
Etcrnal God, as the knell once moro
SQUADS through the capitol and the sad
dening intelligence comes to us that q
distinguished senator and q man once
prominent on this floor have finished
their journeys and gone to the solemn
tribunal Of Thy presence, we pray that
tho lesson taught US may come to every
heart. All flesh ia grass, and all the
goodness thereof as the flowers OF the
field; tho grass wlthoreth and the flow
or iadeth, but the words Of Our God
shall stand forever. Hear our humble
and earnest petitition for the family OF
tho senator and OF the general, and
comfort them we pray Thee by, tho
consolation Of Thy words and holy sup
port. May all that are in trouble and
sickness receive the benedlction OF Thy
grace and tho sunshine OF the truth Of
Thy words, Prepare US all for the sol
emn change whenever it shall come,
and in the end may We quietly pass to
thRtreat which Thou hast prepared for
Thy people,"
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MIR. wILsoSs's TRIBUTE

Mr. W. L. Wilson arose, and amid in.
tense silence paid a brief, impressive
and eloquent tribute to tho deceased
statesman. Senator Kenna, no said, re-
ceived the warm approval OF his con.
stituents and the hearty applause Of
the country, earned by tho length and
distinction OF his service. He had filled
out long and honorable career.
Judged by the years OF his life, he had
scarcely reached tho meridian Of his
days, aud had but entered upon tho
table land whore his rare powers-would
have given their richest and most abuu.
tant fruit.
Mr. Wilson offered resolutions OK
pressivo OF tho sorrow with which tho
house had hoard OF tho death OF Senator
Kenna; accepting tho Invitation OF the
senate to attend the funeral ceremonies
tomorrow, and providing for a COM
mittee OF Ten representatives to join the
senate committee in making proper
arrangements.
The resolutions were adopted.
Tho committee was appointed by tho
speaker, and as a mark OF respect to
the memory OF the deceased the house
adjourned.
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TWO yAcTloNAl WARS

on It's hands instead OF one. The lower
end Of the state will claim the success
sion, and it goes without saying that
numerous candidates will spring up.
Ex.Governor Wilson, Colonel ]. w. st.
Clair, Hon. Joseph Chilton and other
lesser lights will be in the field for
the place, Tho Camden. Faulkner fight
will go ON regardless of the unlocked for
development, though 1t may be materi-
ally affected thereby. II may be possi-
bic for each Of the two candidates TO
make combines with those who desire
to succeed Mr.. Kenna, which may alter
the situation in many ways. Lines will
have to be reformed and the plan Of
campaign changed TO suit the now con-
dlttons. 1t will be two or three days
before matters will be on anything like
settled basis. The death Of Mr.. KEN
na will delay the work Of the legislature
somewhat.
The remains will arrive here Friday,
and on the day Of the funeral no session
will be held. The joint committee ap-
pointed by tho Legislature to-day to act
as an honorary escort to tho body from
Washington, left at 8 o'clock this alter
noon for the national capital. q. AID.
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RENEWED COMPLICATIONS

OF tho political situation that every one
feared, were no longer a factor Under
the circumstances it might bo expected
that the first thought OF the great crowd
would be: "What will be tho effect on
matters here2" but If such thoughts
cameinto the minds OF everybody, there
were few did not suppress them, All
personal and political considerations
were for the time lost sight Of in the
common sorrow, and by unanimous
consent there was q cessation Of politi-
cal speculation,
All men hero who know Senator
Kenna personally esteemed him, and
throughout the day naught could BIO
heard OH all sides but expressions Of
sincere sorrow. All unite In the one
sentiment that tho state has sustained
n great loss, and the Democratic party
has suffered the loss OF one OF Its most
brilliant and beloved leaders.
1t lie, OF course, too early to speculate
with any degree OF certainty on the
effect OF the senator's death on tho aon.
atorial situation in Charleston. One
thing is certain, and that is that far
from simplifying matters the complica-
tions are increased. 1t does not mean,
as some may suppose, that one Of the
present leading contestants will be
chosen rs his successor, and that the
matter which now bids fair 10 disturb
the harmony OF the Democratic party
will be pleasantly adjusted. 1tmeana
quite the contrary, that the party will
find ~.
The herald., 1893-06-11
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

The Committee Arranging for a Big Pa
rade-Outside Towns Responding.
The committee on the celebration of
the Fourth of July in Los Angeles are
meeting with fattering success, SO ex-
Mayor Hazard informed reporter last
evening.
The railroads have agreed to make
very liberal arrangements to further the
plan OF having a magnificent display of
characteristic floats in the parade. They
will carry all: material from surround
ing towns free of charge to Los Angeles,
and the committee will supply wagons
and assist in putting the outside floats
in proper trim.
Information has been received from
several outside towns which have de-
cided to be represented in the parade,
and all the indications are that there
will be greater interest in the celebra-
tion this year than ever before.
So far Pasadena, Santa Monica, Long
Beach, Redondo and Azusa have signi-
fed their acceptance of the invitation to
participate.
The general design of the celebration
is to exhibit first the Columbian floats,
showing the primitive features of life in
the new world, and then to be followed
in graduation by floats representing the
progress OF civilization in the country
and the development of Southern Cali
fornia.
The committee is meeting with graft
tying responses in the raising of money
for the celebration. Its next meeting
will be on Tuesday evening.
The herald., 1893-06-11
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
THE BILL ALLOWING COUNTIES TO
MAKE APPROPRIATIONS.
October 10th Accepted as the Date of
the Irrigation Congress to
Be Held In Los
Angeles.

1t has recently been discovered that
the bill allowing the various counties to
appropriate more money for their ex.
hibits to the worlds fair was passed by
the legislature. 1t has generally been
the impression that this bill failed to
pass, but one OF the worlds fair people
investigated the matter yesterday with
the above gratifying result.
The bill was one introduced by those
interested in the worlds fair, and pro-
vided that when the first county appro-
priation had been exhausted more could
be made. This is a very important find,
and will materially help the counties in
keeping up their displays. San Bernar-
dino and Orange counties have about
gone through their first money, and the
newa comes none to late for these two,
and other counties as well.
The secretary of the chamber OF COM
merce yesterday received from j. M.
Crawley some clippings from English
papers referring to the bureau OF infor-
nation pamphlet. The papers are all
more or less prominent ones.
They have each, after a brief intro
duction to the work, discussed in a few
words some different one OF our indus
tries. The prices OF land are also inva-
riably given. The following are the pa
pers Oxford Chronicle, Bedford Times,
National Guardsmsn, Journal OF, Com
merce, Land and Water, Hereford Jour
nal and Aberdeen Free Press.
A communication was received yester-
day from Arthur L. Thomas, ex-governor
OF Utah and president of the national
irrigation congress, stating that the
committee had accepted the date Octo-
ber 10th as the time for holding the frat
congress in Los Angeles, and thata call
for the assemblage would shortly be is
sued.
A number OF copies of the bureau of
information pamphlet of Southern Calf
ornia have been bound in cloth and will
be sent to Chicago to be placed about
the California and horticultural build
inOe.