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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-08-10
CHILDREN CREMATED.
-Four Babes Burned to Death in 0
Fire on a North Dakota
Ranch.
THEIR PARENTS WERE AWAY
AnOka Suffers From o Lumber Blaze,
A Third Of the Village Of Dawson
Destroyed.

WnLIsToN, N. d., Aug. 1o.-Four
children, ranging from 8 months to ~
years old, belonging to William Watts,
formerly Of this place. were. burned to
death, 30 miles from here on . rancho,
while the mother was searching for the
father out 6ghtinG prairie fires d
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Two Painters E,All.

FoRT Donor, In, Ang. lO.--C. C.
Ames and David Var, Lew, painters,
feI three stories. Van Lew win die.
Ames win probably reoover. They were
working on a swinging scaffold and the
pulley clipped letting one end fall. i
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K.oan INV 1.houaanA.

OsHKoaH,4 Wis, Aug. s10.-Fire I'm
Winneconne, Wis, destroyed one block
OF the business portion and several of
the finest residences in the village, and
the Baptist church. The loss is probably
&50.OOO.T7 As h.ag l ~ 81 aa5fEgN.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-08-10

OMAHA.A IO.-TheH awkeye Conn
mission company has CLOSED tn doors.
i i p Of theresnlts of the high pres
surein corn The company is supposed
w. have done ID regular bucket shop
bnsiress and % long lime cf customers
are coanplainingo Of heavy losses In mar
gins and profits n#r 3eI eli
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ATLANTcI, N. J., Aug. l0.--Carl.
Browne and contingent Of Coxey's army
arrived at Atlantic City Just after day.
break and went into camp I'm the vicin-
ity Of the old excursion house near the
beach. s
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Dement'S No1nipnse weaver.

CouEcgIs RLUEFs, Ia, Aug. 10.-Gen-
eral y. -. Wpayer was nominated Cor
congress BY the Democrats q Che Ninth
congressional district by . y0te IS u
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-08-10

RANTouL, Ills, Aug. M-The townof
Clifford, seven miles east of here, was
almost swept away by flames which
started ata %. m. The grain elevators.
the Illinois Central depot, and almost
the entire business portion Of the town
IL I'm ashes. As communication by tele-
graph and telephone ID cut Oh, the en-
tire facts cannot be learned.
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HAYWARD, Wis., gAng. I0.-John
Cato, . brakeman ON freight No. "a,
was run over nc Gable. He had one leg
cut Of over the knee. the other neara me
trunk. Section men brought him hare
10 a surgeon, but he died on the way.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-08-10
Prairie Fires In down.

Usage, Ia.s Aug. N.-News Of de-
struction by prairie fires are sent in
from all quarters Of the county. On,
the line between Mitchell and Floyd
counties q bridge was burned. Section
men with dificnlty distinguished q
spreading fire which had reached the
stockyards at Orchard.
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DANyHIE, Ills, Aug. 10.--The Wash.
ington-D Denver message by bicycle relay
was delivered into the hands of the
Danville Cycling club at 9.54 p. m.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-08-10
UOnundrum

Traveller ton south coast railway
Why don't you put up time tables IN
tho station?
Porter-What for?
Trayeler-To show what time the
trains arrive
Porter (scornfully)-How're we goin
to make out Astable sh0win what time
the trains Get here Gil ne see what time
they do not heree-Inndon Million.
Dr. Prices crsazn naklng poyvdsr
Worries - lilsisss4 Awzrd.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-08-10

One Of the first things to be done IN
case your clothing catches fire Is 70
keep as cool a. possible. 20
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29

deputy sheriff OF Burton district. York
county, advertised for ten days, and then
sold for his unpaid personal tax for 1893.
The same Gage was unlCr bond for good
behavior, and Reuben Taylor was one
OF his bondsmen, he going Cpon his bond
for so, and the said Gage giving him AS
a collateral security a tlii Of sale upon
said skin, prior to tax sale The sale was
made and the skin was bought by parties
I'm the neighborhood The bond was not
forfeited and said Taylor reconveys his
right and title I'm said skin 70 said Gage.
Gage goes after the boat and finds il in
the possession Of the tax-buyer Never
theless. Gage takes the boat Complaint
is made by the present owner The boat
is hunted for by the sheriff and not found.
And SO the case rests and bids fair 10 be
"a very interesting one.
The congregation ~ Iork-River iTesby-
terian church have jusl had II photo
graphcd. together with the Sunday-school.
Some other residences iD the nelghbOrhOod
We're photographed at tfe same time.
Mr. T. b. Malone, "a prosperous mer-
chant Of Williamsburs is building a
store near here.
Mr. Henri Monquin, Frenchman from
New York city. proposes tD build "A hand
some residence near here and eXpend
$lvj.0Ou i'm working ana improving his
PROPERTY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
Rockbrldge Delegates for Tucker.

LEXINGTON. VA, July Especial
The Democrats OF this d'ockDridse) coun-
~ elected delegates this evening TO the
Huchanan convention IN August. which
viii nominate candidate for Congress
I'm the Tenth district 20 succeed Hon.
Harry Tucker The Lexington convention
aisctsd a solid Tucker delegation. and
,chue the meetings In the county have not
sent in reports-yet. Mere Is no doubt but
that the delegation from the county VIII
also be s0lid for Tucker.
RIVERSIDE, VA, July Especial
Rnrkbridge county elected delegates to-
dav 10 the congressional district con-
ventiOn. by magisterial districts. South
River district sends three delegates, all
for Tucker Resolutions approving the
unanimously adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
LINES cry DEMOCRATS
To Elect Delegates 10 she Ocean View Con
ventiou-w Williamsburg Matters.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. July s.-Spe,,
80 tt'''' I,.u,o.rltic Committee for James city
county. has issued "a eall f9r a mass-meet- si
,,7 .isct deleeates 20 the virginia Bedch
,Eg,r,,,.r,.ssi0nal - Convention.
NCi'5i Ci'5.,,-is'. Lode II Good Templars at its
- Su' p,n1r@tinr elected Mr. John II. Sey-
a., is.,,r ',j.ierate e. the Grand Lodge, which
,"ts Son I'm Staunton.
"fGS Professor Kent Of the Tnlyersity I'VE Sno2 Of
NlIfini|, - his home near this place.
a. Dr " Francis ;. Nashh, is here visiting hlI
father' Dr. John W. Nash' OF the hospi'"i
Ths board Of directors 4 Of the iS E9s'fF9 fba
SSl99cl,ing members present; Colonel IAy-
I9oN Ior Norfolk Hon a,n D. C. RiehArds9q r. S1sr5r Rr
+, T. obHndnd: Nm captain McCracken, Fred
f1ricksbure; pr l. ;. roster; FosIesr MafneTS ~
4nsge TnS Nottoway and d 6;Gb Goionel ., Aye;t
lNihs N.,,IiI'a of the new building entirely
y9t Win d the Executive CommittSe. II Is
fr.v,rtpu man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
ALLIANCE PICNIC.
A Large Turnout III Ballssilie-Haskins
Hnh.nn for Eonarsrs.

RAII.SVILLE. VA, July 2S.-Special-
The BansVille Alliance gave d picnic al
this place yesterday. which was attended
bv between 100 and 800 people from tins
and adjoining counties. Or. Winston the
president of the state Alliance. was eN-
pected. but on account Of sickness, was
,nabIe TO be here He sent q letter oi
regret which was read by r.. q. Cole
man. president OF this Alliance. Mr; >.
INskins Hobson addressed the people IN a
work Of the Alliance and the good OF
the order. Politics was hardly mentioned
sumptuous dinner was prepared, 81 oa
which the old Virginia Brunswick Ss9M 5v
TA Gills sustained his well-knOwn repu-
.tation as a maker of this popular dish,
1t is rumored that Mr. j. haskins =, Tor for
SON viii be the candidate OF MS parS MS tJ
the nomination for Congress i''"'
district
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
NJ. ICchBh coNFIDENT.
sure OF denomination aud Rs-eIec!ion-
InY TOR IoN scalp..

LEXINGTON. VA, July 2s-Special.-
Mr. W. -. Aintou. master car builder
of the Texas Pacinc railroad. OF Mar
shall. Texas. was here .terday. This
is his first visit tO Virginia since The
war. lie was reared at Lynchburg
and fought in the Confederate army
under General Early.
lion. Harry st. George Tucker. congress
man from this district. was here this
week on "A visit TO his father. aud has
returned to his Oliicla Irtiss al Wash
ington. while here he expressed TO
your correspondent bis confidence in
denomination and reelection over YOst
or any other candidate that the Repub-
Hcaus or any other combination the Op-
position may fOrmula.c.
During the past month a large num-
bcr of negro men have gone from this
point and all srcuof of the county
TO the pittsburs and Nounellsvllc PaJ
coal and coke fields to take the places
Of the strikers. ana cflers viii go next
week Several hundred left the county
this week.
The Circuit Court was in special ses-
sion This week hearing cases of no pub
uc Importance.
Wednesday next tho fal term OF the
Circuit. Court OF ROc.oride begins.
Ars. Fit2hugh Lee .f daughters Were
in town this week. drl.lng up from their
summer home al Glu E0w.
Mrs. T.. r. Allan. of tlis place, is the
author of An Idiots Nfe.' I'm the Au-
gust number OF the Southern Magazine,
said t0 De- one of the best short stories
published 20 amy OF tae southern lite
rary periodicals for some time.
The family ot Colcle. H. &. Parsons
have employed Mr.. " j.. Craig 10 assist
iu the prosecution Yf Goodman, who
killed the Colonel. D. .s not probable
that Commonwealth Attorney u. r.
Moore. of this county, Wil accept a place
with counsel for the Prosecution. ass was
dl first thought.
The bounty on hawk and fox scalps for
tine year ending july lat. just allowed
au1 paid Dy the county. Was as follows:
hawks. $}25. and }2'o foxes for which 20
cents each was paid amounting I'm all To
4Zi6.
The survivors OF CO. II. C. $. A., will
hold reunion at Wilson'S Springs, i'm
this county, August 4tl.
Air. Ed Moore. who was thrown from
his buggy near GLASGOW this week, and
painfully hurt about tie head, is now
out Of danger.
The city Of Buena VISTA has settled
with the board Of slpcryl.Ors Of the
county the debt assigned that corporation
by the charter as granted the town By the
Legislature.
When the State cavalry encamp at
Eockbridge Alum neNt month the boys
may expect % see the Hover of beauty
and grace from old k0ckbrldge there TO
welcome them.
Dr 4. Nash johnson. of the Natural
Bridge section, and l'e leading phy s.ciau
of that section. H. f1 rously ill.,
I.. .... .aius e.. a.o ,..t. ..i hr.a4
nun. iu this county. Nas sold this week
10 W. T.. L. Sarke. or Natural Bridse'
for S. 500.
During the past week a number Of
northern and western Whealmen have
been here en route ON a tour OF the
Valley OF Virginia I'm one Of the parties
was Il man stNty-thr,e wears or age. WHO
was a. fine rider. and mas made his one
hundred miles a day during the past two
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29

The yigilant Defeated Ia the Final Contest
for Supremacy.

PENZANCE. July 2.-Fine weather.
even though the sky is clouded Bit and
winds light from the southeast greeted
the crowds Of enthusiastic yachtsmen and
sightseers VINO jOnneyed 10 this pictur-
esque spot 10 see the American yacht
Vigilant and the Prince Of Waies' Bril-
tannia struggle FOR the supremacy or tne
seas. 4 light swell prevailed In the bay,
and out IN the Atlantic. but II did not
dampen the ardor OF the amateur yachts
men Ia the least.
The prizes contested FOR to-day
were prize OF 500 and sill
Yer cup valued at So for the WIN
ner, and il3 for the second boat. Tho
Nigiant the Britannia and the corsalr
started in the race. 1t was expected that
the Satanita would also start. but the
yacht, which has been here since We'd
nesday last. was not quite In trim. ana
left yesterday afternoon Tor Falmouth,
where the next series Of races will occur
The course to-day was a triangular one,
the best sailed over tnis season. The "inf
lust suited the Britannia. and she kept
Increasing the lea gained al the start.
The gain AZ the COmm0dOre'S boat made
the Britannia i:I4;22. Ntgllant, 1850.
The Britannia won.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
yEW KENT FOK WISE.
usr Three Instructed fur him-Ihe feso-
Iutions Adopted.

NEW KENT c. H., July %.-speeial-
,rbe Democrats Of New Kent county as
semhled la mass-meetinE for the purpose
~ electirg delegates 10 the congressional
Convention 10 be held In Richmond on the
Sth day OF August next. .,.,,l,.
Tbe following delegates were elected: !:
- Barnes, r. r. Lacy, and K ".
Moore. Alternate, O.; w. Crump' ~ &
Tarev. and Ii. Il. Walker.
Tbe following resolutions were offered
and adopted: r.- - NJ.
]. Resolved, by the Democrats OF New ,eT
,Gat ,ve hereby heartily endorse the
course OF Hon. George -. Wise; our able
ana patriotic representatiye IN Congress s,,,r
~ esrnwing Drominence and distinction
In tbe councils Of the nation.
3. THAT the Democrats OF New Ken. a,,.s,r, are
.. -, the co,uty Court for the purpose
of reoreanizing the party and arranging
for the fall campait5-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
MIsTAKE PUNCTUATION.
How one Affected q Political Report Bed
ford Politics,

BEDFORD CITY. Va. July 2s.-Spe-
cial.-An error in the punctuation 4of the
telegram which appeared exclusively M
The Times OF yesterday, announcing the
Withdrawal OF Hon. John GoOde from the
congressional race. made IL appear thdt
his Withdrawal might be conditional.
The article should have read. Unless
something Unforeseen should turn up'
AIR. Goodies action practically leaves the
Democratic nomination 10 Major Otey'
bedford was at one time one OF the
strongest Democratic counties in the q s.
trict. but in the election last fall the
majority was only about l7j. Fusion be-
tween the Populists and PrOhibiuonisis
has been spoken of. but at the county
Populist convention this week resolu-
ZION was adopted which declared in lavOr
If some man "Nyho is in the middle Of
the road" The Republicans propose 20
NM ONT "A ticket, and have called a mass
meeting TO send delegates u the district
convention. Should the three parties all
b.ye their own tickets IN the Held the
chances tor a pcmocraticic victory would
ha strengthened. IL Is generally thought
th,t Nfaior Otey is the strongest man
tbe Democratic party can put up. as tar
as Bedfords vote is concerned. The
Gnanciai Views OF the candidates viii
urobahly be the leading question In this
ftuutE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29

BURROWS STORE. VA, July 2S.-
SpeciaI.-Mrs Colonel W. T. Mason died
Thursday night.
Mrs u. II. Burrow. Jr., and Mr.. Car
son Justice, whose illness was reported
a week or two ago, are both now con-
Valescent , ..
Thursday evening, whilst a cloud was
,.oslt~', nsar the residence OF Mr.. p. l..
Hurts f9s-s.7 in Nottoway county the light
ming struck the large frame stable of
Nr. Hurts, which was fun OF hay, ana
LIN at his house and observing The
fire fire. in time to put it out, the stables
y-o,ld have been burnt 10 the ground.
The. protracted meeting az Perseyer-
ance closed to-day, and VIII comm, nee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
yOs,YrH hsPUBLJCASs.
They Hold Separate Walter
Tuttls Dead.

WINSTON, ". C.. July 2s.-Speciai-
Two Republican county conventions were
held here to-day. The first one was
REYNOLDS faction and the second the
Wheeler faction. Both elected delegates
OF their own persuasion" 10 the State,
congressional judicial, and senatorial con-
yentions The former convention endorsed
is boss. Charles Reynolds, for Congress.
Two Members OF the faction. led by Dr.
W. H. Wheeler. made speeches and ripped
their opponents up the back. saying =
contest would be made AT the state con-
yention 10 decide which faction was en-
titled 70 represent the Republican parry
OF Forsyth
Walter Tuttle, a notorious uerrO. VINO
was shot here Monday b. loilceman
Hasten. died to-day. The corOner'n Jury
returned a verdict OF justihable homieide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
OLD SOL MIhE> a RECORD.
The Hottest In the Records OF the "i'""
states Wenthcr Bureau.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-This was ihe
hottest day this city has experienced III
thirteen years. The record is held 10y ISL
when one dav in july the mercury s"t
up TO lOo degrees. At o'clock to-day me
heat reached % -. Tne not wave "nlcn "n,il
fhe weather bureau promised yes tei,lnE ,,.,
struck New York at about 10 cIocK az
,,t,r+ aet niqnt broke three records.
II was the hottest nieht Of July, the not
tesi nieht of the year. and. the hottest
nieht in the records of the United Sial's
Weather Bureau There was haIlN aug aug.
wind to-day, and the mummy nuns
around between SO and @.
a great many prostrauons from heat
were reported. and the suffering In lhe
crowded districts on the East Slae W"S
intense. Sueet-car comuauieS ana otn'i
,,ot unusual measure TO protect theH
horses from suffering. The weather pu-
reau reports that there is no reheI III
sight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
TanIongo and His Associates Acquitted

ROME July 2S.-The trial OF Signor
TanlongO. ex-president OF the Banca
Romana. and the other ohic ais OF that in
stitutiou. accused II fraudulent practices,
wa. concluded to-day, the jury bringing
a verdict Of acquittal. The verdict was
received with applause by the spectators
I'm the courtroom. and the defendants
were Al once set at liberty. Ssnor Tan
longo and his associate defendants We're
warmly congratulated upon leaving the
court
The verdict in the Tanlongo case has
made a bad impression ia Government
circles. and preparation viii be made
al once TO push the charges against Nose
charged with purl0ining documents con
cerning the mismanagement Of the Banca
Romana. This second trial Is likely 10
inyolve the official acts of Gioltu. the
ex- Premier. and R0sano his Secretary Of
State IN the home office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
DUEL 10 THE DEATH.
Cousins Fall Out About Killing Rats and
XIII Each Other.

SELMA, ALA. July GA bloody duel
was fought in this city this morning be-
tween Policeman Day and VIII Clark
The men were first cousins, and resided
i'm in. sane house. They teH .oe1 +nQul
killing rats when Clark drew his reyoiv-
er and proposed TO settle the matl,I'
nav vas sitting at his table eating break
fast. and just as ne rose from the chalr
clark opened hre on him. Day ran mo
his bedroom procured his pistol ana re
turned 10 the dining-room where tlaIh
was shot four times and lived only about
fifteen minutes. Day was also struck
four times and is fast sinking ana can
not possibly live. Mrs. Day was the only
DNl-AN Witness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29

WASHINGTON, July 2s-Kepresentatlve
CttchluEs. of Mississippi, member OF
he Committee on Rules. called at the
White House this morning and had y
t.k With Mr.. Cleveland about the tariH
situation The House conferees make no
secret Of the embarrassment Of their
position. especially in relation 10 the
f-.-ident's attitude on the bill, and are
-fl.1usly searching for a way out OF their
Ir euities soon after Mr.. CdtchlngS TOOK
ta departure Chairman Wilson arrived.
Tn IA stIl iu poor health. he took the
r.tl train from his home In West Nir-
Fr. Immediately on being advised that
o.. senate had sent the bill back 10 con-
r tee. and on his arrival here drove at
ol.. 20 the White House, which he reach
tl 20 10 a. NJ. The President received
tm immediately and closed the doors TO
4I. gtner callers. Senators Call and Pas
c1 on Florida. and q number OF others
We're waiting 10 see the President on
matters of appointment. bat were inform
rI that the President was engaged. Chair
man Wilson and Mr.. Cleveland remained
lu close communion for over an hour. .
House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The Commit
leo. 0u Patents 10 which tO-qdys session
OF the House was accorded by me Com
iuittse on Rules, was UNI fortunate, lnAhat
he first bill presented met such opposl-
tiOn that after brief discussion, the
HOus. voted 10 adjourn. IL was the bill
Introduced by Mr. Cummings (Dem., n.
w. 10 amend the copyright laws 50 as TO
more effcctually prevent and punish the
plrating Of plays and operas. The Com
frltt@c on Patents reported a substitute
fOr the bin which greatly modified its
punitive features. bur even In that shape
II was opposed by Mr.. Hopkins (Rep..
Il) and others.
a joint resolution Was passed. extend
ing until August 14th the provisions OF
me appropriation bills for the year end
ing June 30. 1894 The joint resolution
under which the several Departments
are now operating viii expire on Tues
day. and Six Of the appropriation bills
are suu in Congress. An unusually long
list Of private bills was passed, Including
those which had been acted upon favOra-
bly, at the Friday night pensions session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
cAL1 FOR A HOUSE oAUo0S.
In the Event that no Tariff Agreement Is
Ianched by Iuasdny Next.

WASHINGTON. July S.-Rapresentative
Springer Dem. ND has prepared cell
for a caucus Of the House Democrats 10
consider what action shall ue taken re
garCing the tariff BILL The following IS
the full text ot the call:
William :. Holman. chairman Of me
Caucus COmmlttee.
Dear Sir,-rhe undersigned Democratic
members of the House of Representatives.
respectfully request, in the event that
no agreement has been reached by the
conferees On the tariff bill 10y Tuesday
a ceucu- of th- Democratic members OF
The House 10 meet at +. NJ of that
day u consider what action VIII be- taken
% secure the early passage ui iaIli
bill
The call was circulated about hve
minutes before Adjournment and WAS
sicred at 2.5J by a dozen or more mem
hers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29

The expectation on the Stock Exchange
Is that " there should be genuine war
between China and Japan both must raise
loans % purchase stores, etc, which
would greatly stimulate trade. AS neither
country holds a sufficient amount OF ready
money, each will be obliged to borrow,
and the war will also involve large pur-
chases Of silver.
Lord Kimberly has instructed the Brit
ish Ambassador at Washington 10 fur
nish the foreign officers with a report of
Senator MOrgan's bill on the Nicaragua
canal, especially with reference 70 Sena-
tor Dolph's motion 70 abrogate the Clay.
ton BulWer treaty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
FRENCH CoNGREsS PHoRoG UED.
Tho Ballot Box stuffed In Vote on tho
Anti-Anarchist B II.

PARIS, July 2S-The Senate ard
Chamber Of Deputies were formally pro-
rogued to-day. the decree closing the
session being read in the Senate by NJ.
Guerin. minister If justice. and in the
Chamber by Premier Dupuy.
Prior 10 the closing OF the session of
the Chamber Of Deputies President Bur
dcau announced the result - the inquiry
as TO the miscount Of the vote on NJ.
Jaures' amendment last Wednesday. NJ
Burdeau stated that II had been found
some three voting papers into the bal
lot box. instead of one. as was requr-
ed He said that the secretaries had also
made mistakes in counting the votes.
NJ. Rouanet said that the Government
majority on the amendment seemed 70
have been reduced SO a single vote, instead
of forty as bad been announced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-29
Murdered and Robbed.

GREENVILLE. MISS. July &-on
Thursday last Walter watson. colored'
,nraiteJ several hundred dollars in pen
SION money from the Federal Govern
mcnt. Watson resides on Egypt Ridge
plantation. in Bolivar county, lew
miles north Of Greenulle. Yesterday
morning il was found that atson h5d
bean murdered and robbed, the body
nlaced in his cabin, the latter being set
pr' pn fire and only the charred body Of
,he old negro remained. This morning
george Ham. colored.and an eN-conVict
was arrested in GreenVille. charged win
tba torribl. crime.