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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09

and Mr.. Dingiey demanded the yeas and
nays. which were ordered.
The call OF the House was ordered by I
vote Of 1856 yeas to S2 nays.
The morning hour having expired, the
point OF order was made that the call
was not in order. The Chair held that the
call had been ordered.
Successive motions to reconsider the
vote by which call was ordered and TO
refuse a call Of the House were made.
Mr.. Oates moved TO go into Commit
tee Of the Whole TO consider the bank
ruptcy bill, which motion prevailed.
Mr.. Bailey asked unanimous consent
that the House take n vote to substitute
his bill for the pending measure before
proceeding under the five-minute rule, but
objection was made.
Mr.. Bland moved to strike out the en-
acting clause, and on division the yeas
were 20: the nays, ".
The point OF no quorum was raised. and
Messrs. Bland and Oates were appointed
tellers,
The vote resulted-Yeas, 101; nays. H.
The announcement of the vote was re-
ceived with applause.
Mr.. Bland moved that the Committee OF
the Whole rise and report the bill back
to the House. with the recommendation
The motion prevailed. and the committee
rose.
Mr.. Bland moved that the House concur
In the action Of the Committee Of the
Whole. and Mr.. Oates demanded the yeas
and NAYS.
Mr.. Cannon, Of Illinois, undertook to
speak upon the parliamentary status OF
the bill
Mr.. Hatch raised the point Of order that
debate was not admissible upon motion
to concur in action OF the Committee Of
the Whole. Such a motion required an
immediate vote.
Mr.. Cannon claimed that a motion TO
concur was always debatable, and that
he Guild have an hour in which to discuss
this matter.
The Speaker stated that unless there
was some Limitation debate was always in
order. in the absence of the previous
question. He quoted from the Digest to
show that a motion TO strike out an en-
acting clause was debatable and said
that a motion to concur was OF a similar
nature. :
Mr.. Patterson, OF Tennessee, said that
the question 10 be determined was as TO
whether a majority OF the House favored
o voluntary or an involuntary bankruptcy
bill
Resuming, Mr.. Cannon said that he un-
derstood the pending bill to embrace both
forms of bankruptcy. If the pending mo-
tion prevailed the bill would be debated,
and the possibility OF legislation on this
question would be ended. He said that
the proper place for full consideration and
the Offering of amendments was in Com
mittee of the Whole. He was not speak
ing either for or against the bill, but
simply pleading for an opportunity to
have a full. free, and fair discussion,
with the right of amendment He then
proceeded 10 discuss the provisions OF the
bill After further speeches by Messrs.
Van Vorhees of New York and Bland,
the yeas and nays were ordered on Mr..
Bland's motion, and resulted: Yeas, 1f2;
nays. Ii, and the recommendation was
agreed to that the House concur in the
report Of the Committee OF the Whole,
which provided that the enacting clause
OF the bankruptcy bill be stricken out.
The House then adjourned until Mon
day.
The Senate was not In session to-day,
having adjourned yesterday until Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
HAWAIPs PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
1t Has a war-Like Programme. to Which
1t Proposes to Stick.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December g.
Minister Thurston before leaving for
Honolulu told some Of the friends of the
Provisional Government that plan OF
action had been agreed upon by that gov
ernment and would be carried out. The
Provisional Government has l,1OO men
under arms who are ready TO respond at
the signal Of a bell ringing. This force
will not be permitted to fro on United
States marines If the latter are landed,
but neither will the Provisional Govern
rnent lay down its arms and leave the
Government building upon a request of
Minister Willis. even after marines are
landed The Provisional Government will
remain there until its members are ar
rested and taken out.
1t will resist any interference by any
other than an armed force of the United
States. With the military force at its
command 1t will not allow the supporters
of the Queen to enter the palace or TO
disturb the peace of Honolulu.
That is the programme as outlined by
Minister Thurston to his friends here
before departing for Honolulu 1t is also
positively asserted that Mr.. Thurston Is
going to Honolulu, whatever may have
been said regarding his visit TO Chicago
and San Francisco 10 look after Hawaiian
affairs In those cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
Telegraphic Tersitie-.

The strike of the Scotch coal miners
shows signs Of collapsing.
The East India loan bill passed It's first
reading In the British House Of Com
mons last evening.
King Humbert has signed decree ap-
pointing ex-Premier Crispi 10 form q
Cabinet. and Crispi has formally accepted
the task.
A dispatch from Rio Janeiro states that
the commercial situation there Is i'm
proving. and that confidence Is gradually
returning.
Lawrence Williams (white), q years
old. murdered Eliza Martin tcolored) In
house on south Broad street, Savannah.
Ca, yesterday.
A new dispensary-law was introduced
in the South Carolina Senate last night
by John Gary Evans. which Is believed
to be bomb-proof.
w. j. Goldsmith & Co., dealers in gene
raj merchandise, Cleveland Miss, were
closed by creditors Thursday. Liablli-
ties and assets each about sS,e0.
The Boston Advertiser ANNOUNCES that
the Boston Evening Traveller has again
changed hands, the new man at the helm
being III. II. Boyce. who now controls the
Arena magazine.
Chairman Cummings. Of the Committee
on Naval Affairs. thinks that the appro-
priations for the naval establishment viii
not De cut uOWn tIllS 1OUSfcSSt
fight will probably be made on the
bill.
The Democratic members Of the Ways
and Means Committee have changed the
Iin-plate duty from an ad valorefn to a
specific one, naming the rate at one and O.
fifth cents per pound which Is just one
cent lower than the present rate.
Robert Adams, Jr.. exMinister to Bra
zil was yesterday nominated by the Re
publicans OF the Second Pennsylyania
district to nil the vacancy In Congress
caused by the death OF Charles u Neili.
the nomination being equivalent 10 cleo
ZION.
A number of arrests OF Anarchists have
been made In Catalonia. Spain, including
that OF Altet, an Anarchist leader, be-
lieved TO be the author Of the outrage
OF November 18th at the barracks az
Villa Neuve Ia Geltru, by which con-
siderable damage was done.
Fire at II O'Clock last night destroyed
the building In Syracuse. n. r.. occupied
hardware denlers the John Single Paper
Company, printers and paper-deaisrs. and
Wallace & Co., wholesale grocers. The
losses aggregate $-e5,eeo; insurance, SsL-
900.
Early Thursday morning tire started
In the grocery store OF Winkleman Il
Freenan. In Temple. Tex. and before II
could be controlled that store and those
OF Cheeves Brothers & Co. and w. A.:
Wilkers also were destroyed. Mr.. Samuel
('heeves being burned 20 death In an at
tempt 10 save some Of bis valuabIes.
The savannah. Florida and Western
Railrcad Company has executed a mort
gage 10 the Central Trust Company. Of
New York. covering It's entire
property, 10 secure an issue Of
gage goId-benrinx per cent. bonds, date&
lpriI iSe. when tpe directors AZ : meet-
lng held here decided 20 have the bonds
issued. ana to fait d'Aa y AoFil- q =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
YESTERDAYS CABINET MEETING.
1t Is Devoted Almost Wholly to Discussion
of Hawaii.

WASHINGTON. December S.-The Cabi-
net meeting to-day was devoted almost
entirely to a discussion OF the Hawaiian
situation. Briefs showing what letters,
reports. and instructions Of dates within
the period mentioned in the Senate resolu-
tion-from 1881 to the present time-vere
placed before the Cabinet by Secretaries
Gresham and Herbert, who entered into
explanations of their contents i'm instances
where information was desired by the
President and other officers. IL was
stated that although the correspondence
to be submitted was voluminous. 1t would
be ready for transmission I'm short order
AS TO the date OF sending 1t in. ii was
understood that IL should go 10. the Senate
when prepared. the bzlet being that b.
fore the copy for transmission could be
completed definite information would
have been received from Minister Willis
as to the nature of the situation at Homo
lulu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
DEMOCRATIC TARIFF CAUCUS.
Iron-Ore and Coal Men Sign the Call, Cen
eraI Wheeler Leading.

WASHINGTON, d. C., December S.
A Democratic caucus TO consider the con-
fiictlng interests involved in the new
tariff bill will probably BE- held about the
time the measure is reported to the
House. General Wheeler Of Alabama. is
the moving spirit in creating a sentiment
favorable 10 the caucus. He believes all
che Democratic members of the Alabama
sieorga, Tennessee. Virginia, and West
Virginia delegations, as well as the twelve
Democratic members from Pennsylvania,
Will sign the call. and this will make 81
IN all-more than three times the number
necessary To insure the calling OF the
caucus. All these gentlemen are particu-
larly interested In the irOn-Ore and coal
industries. Hence their desire 10 meet I'm
caucus and secure an agreement placing
these articles again upon the dutiable
list.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
u.althinOi.iAre.

Edward Collnson. Queens, n. T.. says;
81 commenced using Brandreth's fiils
ever fifty-flye years ago. | first bought
them in London. and have continued using
then, since ] came TO this country IN 1880
7 am now over Is years old. hale ana
hearty. and attribute my wonderful health
no the persistent use OF Brandretns rils
occasionally have BAD coia =. se'ess -.
a,,sck of rheumatism. indigestion OF
h,,sousnexs. but four or hve doses OF
tsrandreth's pills always cure me. Wnen-
ever my children have been SICK WIN
~ t.fever. measles. acid stomach. dis
ordered digestion or costiveness, Iew
doses Of Brandreth's Pills ressorsd sne''
hsalth at oAcs."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
WAR.CLAlMS SETTLEMENT.
Extension of Act Providing Therefor-Bill
TO Cover.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December s.
Ex- Congressman Hemphill. of South
Carolina. appeared before the House Com
mittee on Judiciary this morning and
made argument In favor of extension OF
the act providing for settlement OF cap.
tured and abandoned property war-claims.
The bill affects thousands of people
throughout the South who suffered from
spolation during the war between the
States.
1t proposes to extend the benefits of
the present law to those persons whose
claims have been adversely determined
by courts upon the ground of disloyalty
without taking into consideration the
effect Of the Presidents proclamation OF
pardon and amnesty.
There Is a fund OF about eleven mil
lion dollars now in the Treasury which
would be affected by extension of the
act.
Immediately after Mr.. Hemphilrs ar
gument the committee decided TO report
the bill favorably TO the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
CLEARINGHOUSE CERTIFICATES.
Substitute for Brawley Bill to Exempt Them
from Taxation.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December S.
The House Committee on Banking and
Currency to-day reported substitute for
the Brawley bill intended to exempt
from taxation the issues Of notes put out
by certain banks. mostly In the South
during the late stringency. The suDsti-
stitute bill suspends operations Of the
taxing act SO far as 1t relates to notes
issued between August and october To-
1888. provided the bill shall not suspend
the operation of existing law on any such
notes paid out and circulated after the
first of next January.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
STATE-BANK TAX REPEAL.
A Bill to This Effect Framed-It Is Ap-
proved by Grover.

WASHINGTON. -. G., December s.
A bill to repeal the 10 per cent. tax on
State-bank circulation has been framed
by the subcommittee. 10 which the fun
Committee on Banking and Currency re-
ferred all measures relating to this ques-
ton. The bill framed will be reported
to the fun committee for final action
before report TO the House IL does not
repeal the tax Internationally. but pro-
vides that the issues of currency shall
be under the direction Of the Comptroller
of the Currency, and shall be limited
in amount. The Comptroller's supervision
will prevent the issue of currency
which is not amply secured and tend 10
prevent over-issues.
1t is understood that the bill has the
approval Of the President, who desires
the repeal II II Is surrounded with proper
safe guards
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
ANOTHER MAYNARD FIRE.

IT Springs Up In the Iron Plating shop and
Is Quickly Put Out.
NORFOLK, VA, December S.-(SpeciaD.
Another unaccountable fire occurred this
morning at the navy-yard. About
o'clock a lot of cotton waste was dis-
covered brislSly burning in the iron-piaung
shop. An alarm was sounded, and the
flames were soon extinguished without
much damage. Captain Miller's board VIII
finish to-day hearing evidence In the case
of the burning of the steam-engineerlhs
store, and make report TO Adniiral hroNn
,,ho will forward the same to the Navy
penartment at Washington. The walls
and two of the floors of the building are
nearly intact, and the storehouse VIII De
rebuilt by the spring 1t is thought.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
THE FEDERAL HOUSE.
Bankruptcy BIN Defeated by Vote of
i4e to IL.


i42 tn IL.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., December g.
MIR. Talbert. OF South Carolina, introduced
a resolution setting forth the delays and
defsrments which have occurred since the
Democratic party came into power. call
ing upon the Ways and Means Commit
tee TO at once bring in revised tariff
bin. and directing the Committee on
Banking and Currency TO report bill
proyiding for financial relief IN order that
the dominant party may redeem us plat
form-pledges Objection being made to
lis immediate consideration the resolution
went over.
Mr.. Kilsore moved that the House so
into Committee OF the Whole to consider
the bin providing for the organization
of a lesislationai government In Utah and
the admission OF that Territory as a
State.
Mr. Dinsiey raised the point OF no quo
rum. and the Clerk was directed to call
the roll. The call resulted: Yeas, lb;
nays s-no quorum.
Nr. KIlspre moved caii OF the Housa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09

Richmond Lodge. No. As. B. r. q. a.,
desires 10 return thanks to Professor
Moses Stein and the 0rchestras OF tho
Academy and Theatre, Rev. Drs. Fair
and Landrum, the quartettes, the ladies'
and gentlemen Of the chorus, the at
taches OF the Academy, and especially 10
Messrs. III. l.. Rees and Sheppard Webb.
for the valuable services rendered at
the memorial services on Sunday, Decem-
ber 3, 1898.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
OFFICER MAT QUAY.
The Pennsylvania Senator Runs In .
Certain Florida Poachers.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December g.
A special TO the Times-Union from Fort
pierce, Fla. says: Senator Quay. his son
p,chard. p. J. Hobart, and Peter V.
Hughes, two Philadelphia guests af day
break this morning captured Isaac Robin
e., and Mario Williams. two fishermen,
an a sIoop in front OF the Senator's resi-
dence. at ST. Lucie. fishing with giii-
nets. In violation Of the law prohibiting
flshing within one mile OF any inlet. inc
prisoners were brought here ana gwen !,
paarInr before Justice Bell. who held
them In $500 ball each for court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
ANOTHER BRITISH STORM.
Vessels Being Severely Dealt With-Possi-
bile Loss of Life.

LONDON. December s.-A severe storm
is prevailing on the west coast Of Great
Britain. At Greenock, Scotland. the quays
are submerged by extraordinarily high
tides. Several of the Highland mail
steamers have been compelled TO return
to Greenock All vessels arriving In the
Clyde report having experienced terrible
weather.
A vessel was seen in distress OFF the
coast of Anglesey Wales, early this
morning Before life-boat could be
made ready to start TO her aid she dis
appeared. and It is feared that she went
down with all on board
Dispatches from Dublin state that
gale blew there all night. roofs being
damaged and chimneys and signs blown
down into the streets.
This morning the gale had increased in
severity. The schooner Enterprise. OF
Fokestone, was wrecked while trying to
enter the harbor at. West Hartepooi.
Her crew were taken off by means OF the
rocket apparatus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09

Our readers viii ind Simmons Liver
Regulator advertised In these columns.
Ne advertise Il. and use II, and We
commend II an a safe ana excellent medi-
cine We became acquainted with II In
Georgia. where II IL standard family
medicine. We do not deny the merits OF
other preparations. but simply state tha,
this one Commands eonfidence. Prom the
Journal Lanashorss Nina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
Wanted in Georgia.

NEW YORK. December s-The Rev.
Benjamin CASTOR, a colored minister who
is charged with defrauding a number Of
colored people by receiving money from
them for the alleged purpose of sending
them to Liberia. this morning waived
extradition papers when brought TO the
District Attorneys office He is wanted
in Georgia, and detectives will take him
back to that State tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
GREAT SURPRISE IN PETERSBURG.
southside Sentiment Strongly I'm Favor of
Fitz Lee-That Caucus.

Fitz Lee--That Caucus.
PETERSBURG. VA. December s.--(spe-
ciaD.-It is needless to say that the nomI-
nation Of Mr.. Thomas s. Martin for
United States Senator for the long term by
the Democratic caucus last night. was
"a great surprise TO this community. While
no objection Is urged against Mr.. Martin
other than the one that he is not known
TO our people the general sentiment OF
the people was in favor OF General Fitz
Lee. And the same may be said as re-
CARDS the people OF the adjacent counties,
including the best element Of the Repub-
iican parfv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
Commodore stanton's Report.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December e.
Commodore Stanton submitted his report
on his conduct at Rio de Janeiro to Sec
retary Herbert to-day. and left for his
home In New London this afternoon. The
report gives the Commodore's reasons for
sahting Admiral Mello, but whether or
not he asks for a court OF inquiry Is
known to a.few persons only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09

Cards. Bnl-Heads. Statements. letter.
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Dodgers. &C., printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work at same prices you pay for
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
steamers to Hrunsw,ek Again,

| NEW YORK. December 3. After over
two months discontinued service on ac-
| count OF the y-llow-fever az Brunswick
! Ga, the Mallory Line to-day resumed its
| regular steamer strips with the sailing
| of the State of Texas from this port.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
Beautiful Display of Holiday Goods.

Newest novelties. pleasant surprises.
complete assortment. The best line Of
Pocket Books, Card Cases, Books.
oxford Teachers Bibles. New Prayer and
Hymnals. HUNTER & co,
629 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09

Senator Maynard had charge OF the
Lawiess forces. and the signal victory
won was largely due 10 his sagacity and
tireless energy. Norfolk Is great place
for hne campaign managers, and Mr..
Maynard Is one OF the best OF them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
Elegant Holiday Gift..

Nowlan & Co, 92i east Main s.yeet. ase
receiving daily the latest designs in
Gold Ornaments, Lace-Pins. Iair-Pins,
Hat Pine, Bracelets Necklaces Lockets,
Buttons, Studs. Sleeye-Links, &e. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09
Gentlemen's Shoes

give up handling gentlemens shoes. IL
charged they wifi be at Old prices.
T.. III. SPENCE.
The Shoe and Trrak-House. wrong side
Broad and Eighth
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Gas and Electric Chandeliers ana
Globes. New designs and low prices.
JOHN BOWERS.
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Mantels. Crates and Thing. In various
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Old papers for sale at sc hundred q
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EAST sr. LOUIS. December 6-Beffie
badger was the only winning favorite.
Many second choices were sucessstu''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-09

General William Fl. Payne, of Warren
ton. and Major Robert j. Mason, of
AIbemarle who have been In Richmond
for several days watching the senatorial
fight, returned to Washington this after
noon.
Virginia arrivals: John II. Dinneen,
George A. Minor, J. III. X. Burgwin,
Richmond c. James and wife, Round
Hill: L. f. Mitchell. Strasburg; ID. Glib
son, j. w. Yates, Fauquier county; j. A.
Eggborn, Culpeper; T. II. Barton. J.
Campbell Barton, Fredericksburg; John
S. Patton and wife. Charlottesville
Cyrus w. Scott. Martinsville.
North Carolina arrivals: John 4. Smith
Mt. Olive; ]. H. Vanderford, Salisbury;
c. Mebane, Greensboro.