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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

The Best Equipped shIp-BuiIding Plant
In the World.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 30-It Is
regarded as remarkable by naval officers
that the lowest bid for the new battle-
ships should have come from the Newport
News Shipbuildng Company. and, no
doubt Is expressed that the Kearsarge
and her sister armor-clad will be awarded
To that company, which IL largely owyed
by Colts l.. Huntington.
This company. which II less than ten
years OF age, has already built three
cruisers for the Government, as well AS
"A large number OF steel merchant yes-
sells, and II IL regarded by experts az
the most modern and best equipped plant
In the world.
President G. +. Orcutt of the company,
who attended the opening Of bids to-day.
is confident that the award will be made
to him, as his figures are each 10000
less than the heaviest competitor, the
Union Iron Works. OF San Francisco.
In his opinion, the provision OF Con-
gress that one OF the vessels shosld ba
built on the Pacific coast, II II could bo
done reasonably, will count for nothing.
as Congress- he says. certainly did not
intend to give d bonus OF two or three
hundred thousand dollars.
Mr.. Orcutt says the Newport News
Company was enabled 10 bid 80 low for
these ships, because the facilities OF his
yards enable good work TO be done cheap
er than elsewhere, and that II Is TIE only
yard where battleships can be docked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Speeches Made in Favor of This Great
Waterway.


ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 3O.-This was
Costa Rica and Nicaragua Canal-Day at
the Exposition. The exercises were held
at o'clock this afternoon in the Costa
Rica Building, and Vice-Presldent Hemp
Hill presided Speeches were made bv
Commissioners Mangel and Villafranca
who were introduced by Colonel l. w
Avary, commissioner from the Exposition
10 the southern countries.
Commissioner Mangel showed that OF
1890 square miles in Costa Bica only one
tenth was cultivated. though every foot
was rich.
The canal would open the country 20
AmcricfLs for good investment
Commissioned \illafranCa argued oiabO-
rdtely In favor OF the Nicaragua canal.
saying the recent crisis had taught the
American people the necessity for closer
relations with foreign nations, and this
Exposition was undeniable evidence OF
that sentiment
He said that at time when England
sought the ultimate control OF the mouth
of the Orinoco, giving access 10 Nene-
zuela, Brazil, Uruguay. Paraguay. CO.
lombia, Ecuador. Peru. and Bolivia, the
American people could not afford To over
look the necessity for mastering the
workings OF the canal
Such negligence would lose them control
of the South American markets, and the
commerce OF countries bordering on the
Pacific ocean.
The event Of the day was the reading
OF a letter from Senator John T. Morgan,
chairman pf the Senate Committee on
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KALAMAZOO. MICH, Nov. 90
Chairman James W. Osborne, Of the
mass-meetug held here recently on the
Armenian question, has received the fol-
lowing reply from Secretary -of-State
Olney. TO the resolutions whiclt were
forwarded 10 him:
"Sir,-I have received the copy Of the
resolutions adopted at meeting Of the
citizens of Kalamazoo, Michigan. held
at the First Congregational church, I'm
regard 10 the Armenian question. II
gives me pleasure TO say that this Gov
ernment IS taking every possible means
through the demands Of the United
States Minister at Constantinople, Alex
ander W. Terrell, and through the pres
ence Of our vessels in Turkish waters.
TO insure the fulhlment BY the Porte
Of the repeated guarantees II has made
respecting the personal security Of Amer
lean citizens residing I'm Asia Minor. and
in every other quarter Of the empire
where disturbance is. or may be ap-
pretended.
/ am, sir, your ohodient servant.
ltas RICHARD OLNEY.
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RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY. DECEMBER /, 1895

Foreign Relations, 70 President Collier,
OF the Exposition. The letter was dated
November 2sth, and, among other things.
the Senator said:
THAT IL meets with opposition and
much delay Is only proof OF the magni-
tude OF the undertaking, and does not
even suggest doubt as 70 Its necessity,
It's practicability. its proper location on
the only available route, Its earning
capacity. It's value as an investment, or
its speedy success"
After remarking that the best engl-
neering skill OF this country agreed upon
the route Of the canal, Senator Morgan
said. significantly:
THE great and essential facts gre now
settled by almost universal accord IN
America that there Is no international
question to reta-d cur enterprise. and
that this Is the best route, and. in
deed, the only practicable canal route, by
which the Atlantic and Pacific oceans can
be reached through the lsthmus Of Dar-
len.
That this Is an American question. IN
which the assistanc. of any trans-Atlan-
tic power is not NEEDED. and its interfer-
ence would be unwise. a sentiment. and
conviction that has the force OF law in
every American hehrt"
Such a trust in the hands OF feeble
state or in the Ccntf 4 OF a trans
oceanic power would CO lstantly imperil
our peace. We cannot safely accept
either alternative
Senator Morgan said that the canal
ould pay interest from s2o0,o000oo. but all
rational computation. by men who are
ready to do the work. proves that less
than eighty millions will complete the
canal. He said further that the vote OF
the Senate and Of the House committee
at the last session OF Congress amounted
TO q national declaration that no impede
ment exists which should defeat or de-
lay the construction Of the canal. The
country has accepted that solemn and
deliberate declaration and Will not be
content with its reversal
The Senator concluded with these
words:
"rhe questions are behind US that form
erly led 10 anxious discussion, and we
are ready TO begin the crowning work
OF the nineteenth century
"The outlook Is so bright for this
generation and the honor u rise from
our united labors is so great that our
enthusiasm would endanger the result,
were II not true that the science of en-
gineering has reduced every feature vi
the great task 10 exact and unfailing
certainty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

In New Orleans for slander and Oppres-
sion i'm ONCE.


NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 30-The grand
jury to-day returned Indictments against
Judge James G. Noise, Of section ''B,' one
of the two judges of the Criminal Dis
trict Court. for SANDER and oppression
I'm office The indictment grew out of an
attempt last Tuesday OF Dlstrict-AttOrney
Butler to enter a nolle proesqui in the
case of Henri Bier the capitalist, who
had been tried and convicted of perjury
committed in trying TO hide matters
concerning the purchase Of the New
Orleans Traction franchises. Since his
conviction Bier has confessed, and 10 Is
believed that his testimony Is vital and
essential in tho trial OF Maurice j. Hart.
Judge Noise refused 10 permit a nolle
prosequi 10 be entered, and heated colo
guy between the Court and District-At-
torney followed. in which the Court was
forced into saying that he viewed the
conduct OF the District-Attorney' office
with suspicion. and committed the Dis
trict-Attorney to jail for tventy-fOur
hours, for contempt Of court. The lat
ter official and Attorney Henri Bier
brought the episode 20 tho attention OF
the grand jury. which was much pre-
iudiced against Maurice Hart with the
above result. To-day is the last day OF
the three months term. The grand jury
according 10 custom. handed IN their writ
ten report 10 Judge Ferguson. Section
"A " Judge Ferguson, refused 10 receive
their report. II is understood the re-
port reflected severely on the alleged In
reference OF Governor Foster In city
affairs
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hats OFF TO NEWPORT NEWS
One and Most Likely Two IsI Battle
ships to b. Built 1lsrs.
LOWEST BIDDER BY MANY THOUSAND.
The Best Equipped ship Building Plane
In the World. and the Only One That
Can Safely Dock BattIeships-sur-
prised the Naval Ofnccrs ut
the Low Bids.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nov. Solids
for constructing battleships and Q, au-
thorized by the last Congress. one Of
which is to be called Kearsarge, were
opened at the Navy Department to-day.
Six bids were submitted by three bid
ders-William Cramp x Sons. OF Phiia-
delphia, Union Works, OF San Francisco.
and Newport News Shp-Building and
Dry-Dock Company, OF Newport News.
The Cramps offered to construct one
on the departments plan for s.. $50 oOO.
or two for 81. 10000 each. Then they
offered TO build three ships on their own
of two of them for Ss.00o.0o0. Then they
offered TO build two ships on their own
plans. with armor for both hulls and
guns. for S3sJO,0o0 and finally they pro-
posed TO build the ships on another set OF
plans OF their own for $2.5oo.ooo for one.
or 10000 each for two.
The Union Iron-Works, OF San Fran
cisco, bid on the. departments plans
each OF two. on their own plans they
bid S265o,ooo for one, or <2.640000 each
for two ships.
The Newport News Ship Building and
one straight bid, the lowest for the de-
partment's plan's-namely, $2.350.ooO for
one, and 81 2.250 900 for each of two boats.
NO decision has been yet reached as 10
requires one OF the ships to go to the
Pacific coast, N the price Is reasonable,
there Is little doubt that the Union Iron
Works Will receive the contract for at
least one ship. as its bid Is about quar-
ter OF a million dollars less than the con-
tract price for the Iowa.
COTTON MILL. TOO.
NEWPORT NEWS. Nov. 30.-Special.--
The Newport News ship-yard to-day
proved to D, the lowest bidder. on tho
building of the battleships for the Cow
ernment.l telegram this evening from
Superintendent Smith. who is now In
Washington, states that Newport News Is
certain TO get one, and may get two
ships TO build. Each ship Is TO cost two
and half million dollars This means
that the proposed cotton mills. costing
half a million dollars, Is certain to build
as soon as practicable. Newport News
Is alive tonight,
THE AMERICAN LINERS.
The Transatlantic steamship Paris COM
pleted repairs here to-day and cleared
tonight for New York. Her sister ship,
the New York. is expected to arrive on
Monday for her annual oyerhauling
WASHINGiJN II. c., Nov. 30.-When
features. These were the very
low bid submitted by the Newport News
company and the offer OF the Cramps
to construct the armor guns and pro-
tectiye features of the battleships, work
Government.
But the Cramp Company went even
farther than this. and not only offered
to buila the two vessels for the sum Of
SSOOO.pOV price estimated to cover
the cost of their construction and arma-
ment by the Government. but included
within this amount another vessel with
out armament.
The offer TO builu three vessels where
two only were appropriated for Is unique
in the history of the new navy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

WILMINGTON. :. DEL. Nov 30.-Captain
SvanO and First Mate Christensen, OF
the Norwegian steamer Leon, We're given
hearing before Commissioner Smith this
afternoon, on the charge OF violating the
neutrality laws. The principal witness
was Norwegian sailor OF the Leon.
He said the Leon, while gong down the
Delaware took on "A lot OF ammunition
and landed II I'm Cuba
Senator Gray argued for the dlscharge
Of the accused. and District-Attorney
Nendegrift opposed their discharge.
The accused officers We're held i'm 81 900
bail each for further hearing before
United States Commissioner Bell. In
Philadelphia The bail was furnished by
Robert j. Barr. Of Philadelphia, who Is
also the bondsman for the accused offi-
GERS Ol the steamer Horsa.
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TURKISH HORRORS.
Another Chapter In the Story of Raptne
and Massacre.

VIENNA, Nov. 30-The Poiitische Cor
respOndenz has received Information to
the effect that the entire Armenian pop
ulatiOn OF Baiburt, sixty-fve miles north
west Of Erzeroum and Kurahissar. about
fifty miles south OF Diahekr, have been
massacred by Lazes kurds. The Turkish
population OF Tamzara Joined the kurds
in massacring the Armenians of that
place, killing men. women. and children.
LONDON. Nov. 30.--It Is learned from
the Foreign Once to-day that Lord Sails
bury's answer to the American note out
lining the Monroe doctrine I'm connection
with the Venezuelan dispute, has Just
been mailed TO Sir Julian Pauceforte,
British Ambassador at Washington.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 30-The sit
uatiOn here shows very little change.
The Cabinets of the powers have not
yet reached a decision as to what action
they shall take I'm regard TO the refusal
OF the Porte 10 issue trmans permitting
the doubling of foreign guardships In
the BosDhorus. The refusal on the part
OF the Sultan TO carry out the promises
ne made the other day through Tewfik
Pasha. Turkish Foreign Minister. are re-
garded by the ambassadors here as an
act demanding prompt and severe resent
ment, but as the matter has been sub
mitted TO their respective governments,
the diplomats are not free To act in ac-
cOrdance with their strong desires. which
rather impe1 them to order the entrance
of their additional guaruboats, firman
or no frman. In the mean time the
British gunbOat Dryad, which Sir Philip
Currie requested Admiral Seymour TO de-
tach from the Mediterranean squadron
and send 10 Constantinope, on Tewfik
Pashas assurance that the Sultan would
issue the required permit for her passage
through the Dardanelles, has rejoined the
British squadron at Salonica The Dryad
had arrived at a point near the western
entrance 10 the Dardanelles and was
awaiting instructions there as to her
movements
ROME. Nov. 3O-The alocuton pro-
yesterday was published to-day. In his
illusions to the situation I'm the East.
his Holiness deplores the horrors which
have been and are being enacted In
Armenia. and highly praises the conduct
OF the six great powers in their interfer-
ence and insistence upon the restoration
OF order
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BUDAPEST Nov. 30.-The duel be-
tween Herr Pcrzel, Hungarian Minister OF
the Interior, and Herr Andreansky, a
member of the Diet. growing out OF the
language used by the Minister In the
course of a debate in the House with
Herr Andreansky, took place to-day.
The Minister, who was the challenged.
chose swords as the weapons to be
used. He proved TO be a far more ex-
pert swordsman than his opponent. and
Herr Andreansky was wounded in the
head ear, and arm. His injuries are
severe. Herr Perzel temporarily resigned
his portfolio in oder that he might ac-
cept Herr Andreansky's challenge.
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patton of the sanction OF Parliament. but
the Government is safe TO secure that
with its majority in the House of Com
mons, and also in the House of Lords.
Part of the surplus will be reserved to
pay off fraction OF the national debt.
London financial houses that have been
approached on the subject of the new
Chinese loan have not yet assented TO
the negotiations that are being conducted
in Berlin. The reports that an Anglo
American syndicate is being formed to
float the loans are entirely wrong. Ac-
cording TO the Statist, Germany Is unable
to lend the twenty million pounds that
China requires, and London is not In the
mood 10 lend IT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

Since. the Wilson Bill Went Into Effect
Panama Railroad Has Bcen Very Busy.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3o--A report 10,
ceived at the Department OF State from
Consul Vifqualn, stationed at Panama.,
says that 1t may be interesting TO know
that including the years 1893 and 1894,
before the Wilson tariff bill went into ef-
feet the transit traffic across the Isthmus
from San Francisco direct TO Europe wds
practically nothing. but SINCE the law
went into effect the transit business tells
altogether another story. and foots up for
the laet four months. July TO October. in
elusive, total Of 2314 tons. this transit
traffic frow amounting to mere than ever
before in the history OF the Panama
railroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
1 MnrderOIls Attack.

NORFOLK. VA. Nov. 20.-Specal-
Tonight about $3.50 o'clock row &C.
cu,ied between negroes In Sweet Canaan,
Portsmouth, in which Celia Monroe, aged
about twenty years. was fatally cut.
and Lula and Bette Monroe seriously,
bv Jake Career. who used razor J. L..
Simpson. another negro, was in this
house talking with the women, when
Career entered by a back door
Celia was cut IN the back 10 the lur ss,
and her left arm slashed ncarly on. lie
would probably have finished the three
sisters had not simpson struck him =
terrible blow over the head. after which
he made his escape.
jealousy is supposed 10 have beer the
cause OF the murderous attack.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
WEATHER FORECAST,

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3e.-Fair weather
prevails in all districts, but II IL cloudy
In the Lake regions and the upper Mis-
sissippi and lower Missouri valley,
The barometer has fallen In the Central
valleys and risen on the Atlantic coast
and in the extreme Northwest.
IL 10 high over the ST. Lawrence valley
and north OF Montana. and II 10 lowest
over Kansas.
IL Is decidedly colder In northern New
England and near Lake Ontario.
IL is colder over North Dakota and
Montana, and IL Is warmer from the lower
Missouri valley southwark over Texas.
Fair weather will continue In the dis
trict on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts-
The following heavy precipitationo -
inches was reported during the ~
twelve hours: Jupiter. LIS.
For Virginia and North Carolina; ~.
easterly winds.
For South Carolina and Georgia: Fair.
southeasteriy winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
Graveyard Insurance Gases

TORONTO, ONT, Nov. 30-Harrv and
Dallas Hyams walked out of court "a =
. o'clock this afternoon exonerated NV
the verdict OF jury OF their peers OF
the murder OF William G. Wells. brother
in-law OF the former in order to obtain
his life Insurance. only 10 be rearrested
on another charge OF conspiring TO muir
der the wife or Harry Hyams and sister
of their alleged victim, for the Insurance
which had also been placed upon her life
This was the second trial Of the Hyams
brothers for the murder Of Wells. the
jury Of the first trial dlsagreeing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

York. nominated Charles II. Raasdell.
OF this city. Mr.. Wanger, OF fennsyl-
Vania. nominated Walter II. Brooks. "a
colored minister OF Washington, Mr..
Willis, Of Delaware. nominated Over III a.
Brown. Mr.. Hartman, OF Montana,
nominated J. y. smith Mr.. Herman, OF
oregon. named W. y. Parson. Mr, can can
non. Of Illinois. nominated " II. 1otts-
waidt-thc last four named being WASH
ingtonians. Mr. Avery, OF Michigan,
nominated Henry y. Conden, a bilnd
clergyman Of that state. hr. Curtis. of
Kansas. performed similar service Tor
one OF his constituents. the Rev. Mr.
Fisher.
Mr. Wangcr created some amusement
I'm nominating MIR. Brooks by stating that
Dds prayers wcr characterized by "Diety,
icivOr. and brovty' 80,
After three roll-calls the blind chap
lain. Mr.. Conden. Of Michigan, received
majority and his election was Hlaue
unanimous.
After The transaction Of some minor
business the caucus. at 1:1o a. NJ. adc
i0urncd. after continuous session OF
more than five hours
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

NASHVILLE, TENN. Nov. sO.--The
negroes. Joe Robertson and Osiris Nc
Gaha. who were hanged at Fayetteville
last night, were allowed 10 remain hang
ing all night, the mob having placed a
placard over them, on which was writ
ten in large letters:
Not 10 be cut down until tomorrow at
10 o'clock"
About sunrise this rGorning. however,
Captain ]. II. Burnham cut them down
Coroner Holman at once impanneled a
jury. and the usual verdict Of Death
al the hands OF a mob Of Unknown men,
was returned.
The last words of McGaha 10 the mob
Were I'VE are going 10 hell on a charge
OF rape-you all for murder"
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English Missionnrles Murdered.

LONDON, Nov. S0..A dispatch has
been received from Aniananarivo under
date OF November z4th. which confirms
the report OF the massacre OF mission
aries at Madagascar. lt says:
1.-TWO thousand natives yesterday at
tackled the mission station here Mis-
sionry johnson and his wife and children
were murdered. and their bodies were
horribly mutilated a Miss Clark. who
was with them is safe. The mob was
sctuated by a feeling OF hostility against
Europeans, and further attacks are
feared"
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VRECK or THE ROsEMORRAN.
The Crew Of the Ili-Tated Vessel Picked
IN at sea.

LONDON, Nov. 3O.-The British steam
er Rosemorran. Captain Norman. from
Norfolk and Newport News for Leith.
landed at Plymouth late yesterday even
ing, the captain of the American ship
Belle O'Brien. from San Francisco. be-
fore reported foundered, together with
his wife and thirteen of the ships crew
These Were picked up from "A small boat
November 2lth, in latitude - north, lon
gitude II west as they were abandoning
the sinking wreck. The second officer
and two seamen of the Belle O'Brien are
still missing. and three OF the crew
were drowned before the vessel was
abandoned.
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STAUNTON. VA. Nov. 30.-Special.--
The officers OF the Second Virginia Regi-
ment. State Volunteers, met at the Vir-
ginia Hotel to-day, and elected Captain
o. b. Roller lieutenant olonel. to iii a
vacancy which has existed for some
time
Colonel Roller has been captain OF the
Harrisonburg Guards for a number OF
years. and has made o good officer.
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Virginia Enterprise in North Carolina.

WINSTON. n. c.. Nov 3O.-C s.
cIos@d nontTact 3o'day 81 for tbe
lishment OF a 100000 tannery plant at
North Wilkesboro, which will cover twen-
~ acres OF land. use 10000 cords of chest
nut oak bark annually, and employ a
large force of hands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

DANViLLE. VA, Nov. 30.-Speclal--
George A. WOrley and Joel Danton (both
white) and Simon Anthony (colored). from
Hin Grove. In this county, We're this af-
ternOon arraigned before United States
Commissioner Coleman, charged with run
ming an extensive Illicit distillery.
Dalton was discharged and Worley and
Anthony sent on 10 the grand jury. The
latter failed 10 give bail and was jailed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
Narrowly Escaped Lynching

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 30.-Alexander Royle,
who murdered his mistress, Jessie Sims.
yesterday morning. was captured in East
St Louis last night He was taken 10 the
rnorSue In this city this morning 10 iden-
dred negroes attempted TO lynch him, but
he was rescued by squad Of fifty police
men after a hard struggle with the mob.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
Treasury Deficit for November.

WASHINGTON, Nov. SO-In round
giiures the deficit for November will be
1000 co., the receipts pooling up 10 s25,
200. and the expenditures H7,e00oo.
The deficit for the five months OF the
current fiscal year stands at $4,000 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
UnexaaI Exchange.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-As a result
Of Secretary Carlisle's recent favorable
offer for gold. $4,000 in gold has been
deposited. In the mean time. however.
five times as much gold has been with
drawn for export.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01
The Chatrahoechie Bank.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Comptroller
Eckels to-day ordered Bank Examiner
Burgroin TO take charge OF the failed
Chattahoochie National Bank, OF Column
bus. Ga The capital OF the bank is tl00,-
ooo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-01

NORFOLK. VA, Nov. 3o.-Mr. VIII
liam b. Clemons has been appointed
travelling passenger agent OF the rail-
roads comprising the Seaboard Air Line.
With headquarters 1T Atlanta.