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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30
English Affairs .. H,earasua.

LONDON, March 20 The Pail Mall Ga
eette says without doubt the Nicaragua
indemnity will be raised off of coffee
bonds. That paper blamss the council
of foreign bondhsldsrs for not securing
enough of the already sufficient export
duty on coffee to coyer the interest upon
the outstanding debt. It also Condemns
the council for its Encouragement OF the
debts of Central America, for not making
excesaive demands. The result will De
tho paper says, that bondholders Will
eventually have to accept Infinitely les'
than they might have obtained few
years ago.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30
In Hard Luck.

MADRID, March 2e-Cbief officers OF
the garrison at Madrid sent deputation
today to Marshal Martinez Csmpos, to
assure him that they would serve the
throne and the government.
Proceedings against certain provincial
newspapers which have been attacking
the army are being taken. The proprie-
tors and editors are to be tried before
conrt-msrtial for high treason. At Reus
three newspaper men have been arrested
by order Of a military judge,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30
ReceIvipr Refpforeemeuts.

NEW York, March e5-The Herald
this morning publishes the following:
Tampa, Fla, March 24-Marti, Gomez
and Marco are not yet in Cuba, says q
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30

today extinguished, and 90 bodies recov-
cred.
This leaves IA out of SO who were
buried IN the mine yet to be recovered :.
Andrew Mason, wounded In the head BY
fyina timber. died today, and the total
dea,hroll is now 61. There will be
general funeral Sunday.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30
A Fatal FIRE.

DENVER, March 24-The st. James
hotel, at Curtis and Sixteenth streets,
one Of the finest in the city, Is burning.
The fire broke out In the basement just
before midnight and soon after the floor
of the rotunda collapsed, letting the
flames and smoke into the office and COR
ridors. The fremen seem to have the
hre under control, although 1t 10 burning
stubbornlv. Tho loss has already
reached 100000, and, unless soon ex.
tipguished, will greatly exceed that
amount. The fire started In . room
used to store old baggage, directly under
the central rotuuda Of the house. While
the fire was at its height, tfe foor sank.
without warning, throwing several mon
into the pit of dense smoke below, at
east four Of whom are dead. After the
fames had been extinguished there, tho
body of Captain Harold W Hartwell, of
hose No 8, was found frightfully burned.
Three other men were dragged ont UNI
conscious and are Ut the hospital. where
they may die. A. 1.46 A. n. three
bodies had been taken out. Is follows:
Harold W Hsrtwell, captain of bose
company No. 8; Richard Dsnbridge,
p pemsn, and Stephes Marshail, pipeman.
There 10 one more body IN the runs,
probably another fireman.. l+
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30
Sent to the Asylum.

GoLDENDALE, March 2a-Mrs. Mary
Miers, Swede woman 80 years of age,
With two small boys, residing four miles
north of Goldendale, was committed to
the Medical Like Insane asy!um Tues
day. Mrs. Mle.s has been acting very
strangely for several months. 1t was no
uncommon thing to see her carrying about
upon her back. In sack, old, worthless
rubbish. NeIghbnrs at last discovered
insanity IN her case, and, for the sake of
the boys, her condition was investigated
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30

NRwoAsTLK, Pa, March 2a-At 9
mass meeting Of miners yesterday it was
decided, unlesa the old scale of wages
was restored. to strike Saturday. The
miners are getting 90 amp go cents ton,
and want the old rates of 60 and 70
cents.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-03-30
6Ixty.0ue Arc Dead.

EVANSTON, Wye, March 2s-The fire
which broke ont yesterday in Bed Ca non
mine No. 8, Of the Central Pacific, was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
THE PALMETTO STATE TESTS.
Argument Of Sampson Pope-General
McCready-Iutercst Growing.

Observation-Disclosures Growing.
COLUMBIA, 8. c.. May 4.-The third
days argument on the regis.ratiou-iaw
and stitutiohal-convention cases was
begun this morning. the courtroom still
being packed.
The first speaker OF the day was Samp-
son Pope, the defeated candidate for Gov
ernor. He spoke for somewhat over an
hour and In his speech he was particu-
larry severe on Governor Evans and those
who had gone into conference In which
they had signed an agreement TO main
tain white supremacy. In the course OF
his sp,ech he said: ut is necessary to
60 to the American eagle. i say here
boldly, that we can't get justice anywhere
else. Here we come and show that two
citizens have been deprived OF their
rights
DR.. Pope said he was working In a
grand and glorious cause.-The cause Oh
liberty. IL the party In power wisneu "
damn him for II, let them proceed. Ills
sneech was what may be termed In every
day American, "a corker." He left law
noin.s for the other attorneys engaged
in the case to handle.
He was followed by j. r. j. Caldwell
who made an argument severely srraigh-
ing the registration laws and convention
act. He was particularly causuc In ms
references to the scheme to disfranch!se
the negroes. -.
General Edward McCready, iather Oh
the registration-law, at lZlo O'Clock DC,
gan his argument on the Jufiscicl,on W
the court. So far 1t Is a powerful one
He maintains that the entite pfoe S,n.e
Is a political one. and that ohiy S'ds
co,stitutional questions are involved. lie
30. hen frequently interrupted. ana
some Of the passages-at-arms have oeen
very lively. II not sensational. ,,o,.
Judge Simonton is to be mere on M..'.
aav a. having been arranged that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
NAVAL-STORE MARKETS.
THE MEMPHIS CONVENTION.
Secretary Carlisle Accepts Invita-
ton to lie Present.

ton to lie Present.
MEMPHIS, TENN. May 4.--Besid-s the
Invitations that have been sent out BY thu
Sound Money Convention promoters 10
business and commercial organizations In
the South TO send delegates. one was sen,
to secretary-ot- the Treasury Carlisle. To-
day the chairman OF the arrangement and
invitation committees received the fol-
lowing reply:
washington, May I, 1876.
wv. J. Crawford, Chairman. Etc. Mem.
phIs. Tenn:
my Dear Sir-Your favor communl-
eating an invitation from the Merchants
Exchange. tho Cotton Exchange. tho
Lumber Exchange, the Manufacture
ers' Association, and the Young
Mems Business League OF Menu
phis 10 attend and address a convention
on May 2gd, 10 be composed OF delegates
chosen by the people OF the Southern
States who believe in the necessity OF a
sound and stable currency and better
banking facilities. was received.
"The Importance Of the subject 10 by
considered at the proposed convention JUS
titles the hope and belief that the people
In all parts OF the South VIII take adj
vantage OF the opportunity TO be fully
represented in It's deliberations by their
ablest and most trusted citizens. Wails
the whole country is deeply interested IN
the preservation OF sound currency. no
part OF It, In my opinion, Will DO mora
injured than the South by the adoption
OF deprecated and fluctuating standard
of value. Believing that 4 temperate and
intelligent discussion Of the subject Is all
that will be required 10 procure a correct
popular decision. l accept your kind IN
vtation, and will endeavor 20 contribute
my share towards the accomplishment OF
this result.
Every truly yours.
sJ r CApIIgf C"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
NO TIME WAS LOST.
Prompt Action I'm the Case OF
Nero Charged with Assault

sTAUNTON, VA, May 4 .-(Special)-
John Morgan, a negro aged about II
years. IS on trial in the County Court
OF this county for criminal assault yes
terday upon the 4-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. Amp Rhodes The negro was In the
employ OF Mr. Rhodes. and after COM
hitting the crime armed himself WIN
amaze and He'd TO the woods. The father
and neiehhor named Talley pursued
and captured him. chained him securely
and brought him to Jail here this morn
Ing.
The County Court being In session, a
enecial grand jury was At once ordered
bv Judge Lyman Chalkloy. by tins atter-
noon the Jury had brought in q true Dill
and the trial before the petit jury was
begun at once. Morgan had not employed
counsel. and the Court assigned az MS
lawyer Senator Edward Echois. VINO as
Commemorative Attorney for the city IN
sornnr wears has had experience in crimi-
nal law The Commemorative case ~
being presented by her attorney Hon.
Meade +. White Some six witnesses
were examined before the court al
lourned for the week. IL was drama,ic
scene as the mother mounted the VII
mes stand and narrated the shameful
story OF the wrong done her child.
The Court refused 10 admit a statement
alleged TO have been made by Morgan a
year ago % the effect that at ihe trlai
Of spiders Cor a similar offence ne MOT
gan. said he expected 10 do something IKE
that. hut that he would put ms victim
An a suk-hole. Very large crowds have
hcan congregating In the courtyard ana
about the Jail al day. The crowd Is
entirely orderly. however. and the promp'
action Of Judge Chalkley, Sherim watts
and Commonwealth's-Attorney white Is
20 satisfactory 10 the sentiment OF the
community that there is 40 fear OF iyneh-
lax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05

d,spsnsary case pending before him snan
be heard, together with the case brought
before Judge Coff. The two Judges VIII
sit and hear the whole matter. II IL pretty
generally thought now that the State VIII
lose In the registration case. Az the cases
progress the interest increases.
All he arguments have now oeen
closed.
Judge Con- stated at the conclusion OF
the long hearing that he would render
his decision either Monday morning or
Tuesday. certainly not later than tues
day.
General McCready attacked DR.. rope
during the afternoon, and the Doctor to'a
him he had gone far enough. Judge Con
had to interfere to preserve order.
The next thing in order Is the vitaliy.
important dispensary Injunction case. ~
will como up for fun nearing Hiv Ill.,,
morning at 10 o'clock, and II Is likely
the courtroom will be tammed during
the hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
NEW BE1NE'S BUDGET.
BURIAL OF Mrs. Hearne-The Water
courses.


NEW BERNIE, May 4-(special.) -The
remains OF Mrs. w. A. Hearne, who d'es
in Washington city, were buried in Cedar
Grove Cemetery by the side OF her hus-
band the late Major Hearne, yesterday
Mrs. Hearne was the daughter of the
late Samuel II. Street. a native OF this
city, and has number OF relatives
and friends here. She was an amiablo
woman, and was for many years patien'
invalid
The watercourses hereahouts are OF
a universal boom. Trent river rose four
teen feet in twenty-four hours at Tren-
ton. Jones county. This is remarkable
FOR this stream. as 1t is usually sluggish
The rainfall here for the month o.
April was over ten inches. and that o.
the first two days OF May added would
make very near twelve. No very Sc
rious damage is reported to agriculture
nor 10 early truck. Green peas startel
forward to-day in considerable quantities
Cabbages and spring turnips are also go
ing on. Strawberries are quite plentiful
In this market
a number OF prospectors from Nebraska
and other States are here lookri
through the farming section. Seyera
persons from Pennsylvania have made
purchases of large tracts Of land.
Work on the site OF the government
building is under way, and material FOL
the building is arriving.
The stone porches TO the county court
house are being pushed forward by tn
contractors.
The city election next week attracts bu
little attention yet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
THE CANAL COMMISSION.
IL starts on It's Journey to Grey
towu-Ita Plans.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The Engineer
Commission to examine the Nicaragua
canal route. has completed its inspection
OF the construction csmpany's plans and
contracts In New York, and will leave
that city tomorrow by train directly for
Mobile, where they viii embark on the
cruiser Montgomery and sail for Grey
town next Wednesday. In addition to
the members OF the commission-Colonel
Ludlow. Of the army: Commander Endi-
colt OF the navy, and Alfred Noble. the
civilian member--the party has been IN
creased BY Assistant Engineers Davis,
wood. Stamford. and Parke. who will be
needed 10 verify surveys at certain
roints. also by Naynl-Surgcon Smith who
has been detailed 10 look after the health
Of the marty, a stenographer. and negro
cook Clvll-Engineer Monocal. who Is the
chlef-englnecr Of the canal company. ana
HIS brother. physician familiar with
Nicaragua, will go on the Montgomery
the party on that vessel numbering
twelve persons.
Two other characterization. en-
Moved by the commission. and Bennett.
of the canal company-have gone to Grey
town on tramp steamer. carrying win
them the outfit and provisions for the
party.
II IL expected that the Montgomery
will land the commission at its destina-
ton May 18th. and that at least TWO
months will be consumed in examining
the I70-miie route OF the projected water
way. The commission. however. goes
prepared for a three-months' stay. ana
ls in little hope OF returning to the Uhi'ed
States before the middle OF August
Although the report OF the commission
Is not to be handed TO the President ior
presentation to Congress before NoVeih'
Der LIST, the chairman. Colonel Luuio"'
has arranged TO maintain comnunica,,I,o n
nv teIegraphic code with the State De
nor,ment during his absence. and the Two
sbips stationed at each terminus or the
canal will be informed as to the party
progress frequently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
A brilliant German mt oxford.

OXFORD, n. c., May 4.-(Special.)-
second german given by the Friday Ger
man Club on last evening was more
largely attended and more brilliant az
fair than the Easter german. Many WISH
tors by their presence added much to the
pleasure Of the evening. Splendid music
was furnished by Fralonson's Italian
Band. Those dancing were Miss Booth,
with p. Crump Miss Whitaker. OF Little
ton, with ]. c. Bggs; Miss Ida Gregory,
with Leak lands: Miss Gregory. OF
StOvall, with III. L. Buell.; Miss Gregory
with T. NJ. Washington. of Wilson; Miss
Mamie Gregory, with Oscar Gregory;
Miss Watts, OF Portsmouth. with c. H..
Easton; Miss Lands. with Wade Britt;
Miss Hodges. OF Fayetteville. with NJ. Nj.
Jordan; Miss Skinner. with X. Gregory.
Miss Newland. of Charlotte. with &. j.
Gregory; Miss Willie Skinner with Di. l.
L. BOOTH Miss Stevens, OF Henderson
with Henry Straus. of Henderson; MISS
Wyche. OF Henderson, with Mr.. Foote o!
Henderson, Miss Blackwell, of Hender-
son, with w. T.. Massenburg. or hen
derson; Miss Leach. of Littleton. WIN
Harry Williams; Miss Williams with 4.
G. Graham; Mrs. Burwell. Of Henderson'
with Nathan Stratus. OF Henderson: Mis-
Hughes, with w. l. Skinner, OF WILSON,
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Usual HOSPITALITY.
x,r,oxAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
ENTERTAINED
Two Hundred and Forty-seven
Cue.ts-Srecches and Lunch-Mor-
ranaeid aud Scarccy-Thc Former
Vows Vengeance.
Vows vcngcnus

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May A.
CSpcelaI)-Two hundred and forty-scven
members Of the National Geographic So
ele;y. Of Washington. arrived In the city
to-day "a previously arranged They
were met at the depot by Mayor Rowe.
the members OF the city Council. and a
number OF tho ladies OF the Mary WASH
ingtcn Monument Association. and es-
oor,ed 10 the Opera-House, where eppro-
pirate and interesting remarks were made
by Mayor Rowe. Major jefferson Hotch-
kiss. Professor W. ]. McGhee. Rev. II. r..
Howinson. and Mr.. Hubbard. president
Of the society.
At the conclusion OF the addresses lunch
was par;aken OF, ana the party in BODY
visited the local points OF interest
Tonight Major IIotchkiss delivered a
lecture before the Collegiate Institute.
MoRGANF1ELD AND sEARCEf.
From what was told to-day the star
ford authorities will not wait unul wv
conviction Of Ssarcey. as was reporter
hero ves,erdav before they take Morgan
field TO Richmond. but viii carry MN
"a well rs the authorities here. are anN-
ious. now that his case is settled. 10 hurry
him on and besides they do not deem "
prudent 20 have the two men IN close
nrox,rnlty 10 each other. for II is SAID
Moreanfsld Is more violent IN his denun-
citation Of his pal now than ever. and
,wcarS vengeance against him.
WILL HAVE PHONES.
The city Council has granted the
American Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany the privilege Of erecting poles and
wires through the city. The Woodbridge
Occoquan Company. 10 whom was granted
a similar privilege several weeks ago. are
ct work erecting poles and wires. and
have also put in quite number Of in
,truments The town IS. therefore. sure to
have phones.
Messrs. Cunningham Hall and Il. y.
Reynolds. Of Richmond, were in the city
to-day.
Reports received from all over the coun-
g. to-day state that the recent rains Will
greatly retard farming as II VIII be some
lime yet before the land will be In con-
ditiOn TO plough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
LOtD0tN COUNTY.
Good Citizen Dcnd-yery Dry
Indeed.


LEESBURG. VA. May s.-(Speclal)-
Ioudoun has lost another good man and
valuable citizen. Captain John r. Hutchi-
son. Of Eide. died suddenly there yes
ierday. Captain Hutchlson served gal
lantly during the late war I'm General
Eppa Hunton's old Eighth Virginia In
fantry. lie had been in poor health for
several years. but was in attendance al
his place OF business as usual yesterday
morning. when he fell dead. He was
most highly esteemed as an honest up
right. and intelligent citizen.
VERY DRY. INDEED.
Prohibition reigns In Loudoun now. rs
no liquor can be lawfully sold. LeesOui <
District at the late local-option election
went "dry." and as Il was the only dis
,rict in the county in which the sale
o. liquor Of any kind was licensed dry
ness prevails. The law went into effect
on Wednesday last without any fric-
ton. and things run smoothly.
FINE RAINS.
But we have had a good wetting OF
another kind in the shape Of the finest
rain we have had for many, many
months. Wheat and grass are looking
well. while the fruit and other trees are
laden and gorgeous with bloom. The
heart Of the farmer is glad at the pros
pect
The vcstry Of ST. James church. Lees
burg, at their last meeting resolved 10
push their new church building TO compile
tion. and work viii be resumed at once.
Tho foundation WAS finished last fall.
Captain II. o. Clagett. with Judge STIR
ling Murray as alternate. have been elect
81 TO represent 81. James church at the
l00th annual council Of the Diocese oil
Virginia. which meets in CharlottesVlle'
May 18th.
Mr.. Robert T. Hempstone. retired mer
chant OF Baltimore, hut native OF Lees
burg. Is building a fine residence on NE
estate. about one-half nile from town
and will reside Their In future
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05

s g ~ and buIA u.WeNy, Tszasa s.so
v mSs, ana iss|sss ,,,ss IA l.ss.ss
Choice cnS sn, %lsssa, e.; sos n:sx 600
;:!.easA'S; light WG9si *, sSc'i - ~ Sssa
sheep-Receip,s. sos head. Msrsst
ueo. 'I. ,n Jssaay Inferior 70 choice Q7t8
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI. May A-F1uour-Act,ve
mo mo ns r. winter patents, a.soNS3.S:
tamm,iy. 0;SsYya7s: extra. p.xnED.
Coxue,, WITH prices unchanged.
tracy Na.sc' anu steady; No. mixed.
,r osts- s;s,s, and steady; No . mixed,
ff ar-99SIss end E, ess.s, mess. nss
lear and kettle, 7c.; prime s,sar, a "a
Dry salted meats-Easy ara auiai. ,ocsc
shoulders; 90; short ribs. sI@, short
Bacon--Firm and In fair demand. ,oo..
shoulders s i-2c. short rms. ~ e.! sSoss
cirar, &C: boxed meats. i-lc. HIGHER.
Whskey-Qulet and easy at si'0.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS. May t-Yrour-steady.
quiet and unchanged.
Wheat-Lower; May. &c; July. g i-4c.
August. 81 i-2c.
ss csrnSLew .sc May q lee; July. sc.I
0atssr-L,ower; May, . ,-sc.; June, y s-sc.,
Pork-standari meas. 81.
., Lard-Pfuse steam. 81 i-2c.; choice.
.Bacon.-shoulders. s.ic.: longs. 6 i-ec.,
! clear RIBS, 5-Sc.: short clear. s Use.
| Dry salt mcats--Shoullers. 5 &c. longs
lcSc.; clear ribs, tic: short clear,
High wines-stcady. a. $780,
THE COTTON MARKETS
LIVERPOOL, May al p. M--cotton-
american American ml H ? l9-sed,; American
5 S5-sig5 ss-sid.: May and June, do; jun:
and July, 3 SS-Cid.: July and August,
3 1854, buyers; September, $3.50
3 39-sh., buyers; September and octo-
ber H-6id.. sellers: November and he.
cember. 42-cid.. sellers: December and
| January, 3 43-cid., sellers: January and
February, 3 fi-cid.. sellers: February and
March. Sid. sellers. Futures closed
/ steady.
NEW YORK. May 4-The total visible
supply OF cotton for the world ia t'O7s ~
bales. OF which 3,7a), i2s bales are Ameri
can; against S.Ii3.Sis and 3i25,e76 bales re.
spectively. last year. Receipts OF cotton
this week at all Interior towns 2L2lo
bales. Crop In sight, 9i2S.ooi bales
| NAvAL-STORE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON. n. c.. May A-Rosn--
Steady: strained. N.l5; good strained. S, o.
Spirits turpentine-s Steady at &c.
Tar-Steady at N.l0.
Crude turpentlne-Quiet: hard, uD:
soft, $50: virgin. $50.
SAVANNAH. GA, May I-Trpent!ne--
| Firm at &c: sales, 700 casks; receipts,
rs casks; exports, s.6os casks: stock.
5.676 casks.
Rosin-Firm: sales. 800 barrels: re-
ssains. ioi. oio last year; 4. Is. and icr' q 81:
u, sli04N.l5; r.. sl.20; J.. 40; q, s5:
II, $50: I, $50; X. $40, n. $50: win.
glass. SEQ: watsr-white. s275.
I CHARLESTON. s. c.. May &-Turpen.
tine-ffrm at &c. receipts, 20 casks.
Rosin--Good strained firm at Sll0; re.
ceipts, 37S barrels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05

will buy a nice big Boys
Suit, ages IA to 10
years, nicely made and
trimmed, fast colors--
the kind your boy needs
for strong wear-rlchly
worth $3.50.
vii. buy a Fine All-Wool
Suit, ages 10 to 10
years, in high grade
Thibets, Clay Worsteds,
and many other dressy
effects, not a single one
worth less than $40.
will buy the choice OF
$3.50, 81, $3.50 Chill
dren's Suits, ages 4 ito 10.
This special sale holds
good tor Monday and
Tuesday only. There is
no fake about this sale
that's not our style
they'll be here for two
days only.
will buy Elegant Chill.
dren's Wash Suits, ages
3 to 8 years, the kind
that'll hold color, not
rip. and always look
well. Deep sailor col
lars, with fancy trim
mings, silk-braided cord,
with whistle attached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
Town Officers Nominated.

ROCKY MOUNT N. c.. May i.-tspe-
clal.)-A convention was held last night
for the nomination OF town officers. The
following ticket was nominated without
opposition: Mayor. w. L. Thorpe. tho
incumbent; Commissioners, ". H. Grit
fin, j. w. Fitzgerald, j. II. Baker. Jr.
l.. v. Bassett, and I. IL. Battle.