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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

the gray will take place when the con-
1ederate monument at 0akwoods, Chi
cago, is dedicated on Memorial day.
Officers who were prominent In the
armies both of the north and the south
will be present and will make the occa-
sion memorable. Several carloads of
flowers will be sent from the south
ern states to decorate the graves of the
1900 confederate soldiers who are
buried at oakwoods. Every effort will
be made to have this the greatest
meeting of officers of the armies of the
north and the south that has ever oc-
crrret3 49,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
TAYLOR GETS TWO YEARS.

Late Commissioner of Revenue of King
william County. Va, Guilty of Forgery.
RICHMOND, Va, May 1.-THE case OF
the commonwealth versus Burnley Tay-
lor, late commissioner of the revenue
for King William county, was disposed
of in the Hastings court yesterday.
The charge against him was that OF
forging court orders on the state audi
tor, and there was six counts. On the
first count, being an order from King
William, he pleaded guilty and his pun
isment was fixed at two years in the
penitentiary. In the other cases plea
of not guilty was entered and verdict
of acquittal rendered.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

THE downfall of the Hawaiian re-
public was said to be likely to occur
Sat any time, the people being dissatis-
fed, particularly the American resi-
dents At recent ference between
Mr.. Thursten. late minister from
5 Hawaii to Washington, and President
Dole and other members of his cabinet,
] the former declared that the only hope
of permanent pence on the island was
to place Princess Kaiulani in the posi-
5 tion on which the former monarchy
proposed that she should some day
have.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
TRADE CONDITIONS LOOK UP.
Bradstreets Report, for the Week just
Ended, Encouraging.
NEW YORK, May 1s.-Bradstreets to-

day says:
General trade conditions throughout the
country continue quite favorable. Activity
in speculative and investment circles has ex-
ceeded that in merchandise lines. but gains
made in the latter have in nearly all instances
been retained
Woolen goods manufacturers even with or
ders Tor several months to come. are not an
tictpating wants, as prices for wool at the in
terror are above a parity with quotations at
the seaboard. and lower prices are looked for.
Heaviest transactions continue in Australians.
The weather has retarded shearing. Rhode
Island wooden manufacturers say the demand
Is largely for the cheaper grades. Among the
more favorable features of the situation are
bank clearings, the aggregate for the week be-
ing 81 l6l, 0o0 or three per cent more than
last week, when the total was the heaviest
since the second week OF June, 1893.
The entire region from Boston to Kansas
City, Omaha and South Falls, Sd. and south
to the Gulf, reports damage to early vegeta-
bles and fruit from the late severe cold wealth.
er. It has also checked sales Of the seasonable
fa
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
TO DELIVER THE BONDS.

Assistant Secretary Curtis VIII Leave for
London on Wednesday Next.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Assistant Sec
retary Curtis, of the treasury depart
ment, will leave for New York on We'd
nesday next for London on business
connected with the delivery of 30,0O0,-
900 of United States bonds to the Bel
mont-Morgan syndicate's representa-
tatives in that city. Mr.. Logan Car
Isle and the other members of the
bond party will follow on the steamer
leaving New York on May 90. The
bonds will be divided between the two
parties
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Boy NAH Robbsr Arre,ted.

AsHEvnLE, N. c., May 1s.-William
Green, colored, aged fourteen, was. as
rested for robbing United States mails.
He was messenger between the post
Office and Kenelworth Inn, distracted
checks and money orders aggregating
$4,000. 1t is not known that Green at
tempted to cash the checks and money
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Tho boycott Extended.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, May 1s.-The boy
colt on the Armour Packing company,
declared a month ago by the local re-
tail butchers association, was yester-
day extended by The national associa-
ton to include Chicago, st. Louis and
Denver, with the intention of spread
ing 1t all over the United State unless
the differences in Kansas City should
be adjusted. The local differences are
due to drayage charges and the main
tenance of retail stores at the packing
houses.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
JUDGES DENoUNcE THE TURF
The Trial of Ed Corrsa = In Chicago Brings
Forth Some Biting Remarks.

The Trial of Ed Corr5a an In Chicago Brings
Forth Some Biting Remarks.
CHICAGO, May 1s.-In the trial of Ed
Corrigan ct al yesterday morning
Judge Richard Prendergast council for
the defendants made speech in which
he referred to the Civic Federation, un.
der whose auspices the recent raid at
the Hawthorne track was conducted, in
terms of biting sarcasm. He declared
that certain members of the federation
were identified with trotting horse in
terests and that they were at the bot
tom Of the raid. The Roby people were
also accused of being interested in it.
He said he bad himself seen sheriff
Pease. who conducted the raid at Haw-
thorne make bets and that Pease had
ohce run race track. The Civic Fed
Grafton is described as O lot of white
robed and sanity priests Of reform the
tails of whose robes were held up by
Acolytes Hunt and Brown (the attor-
neys for the Civic Federation.) Judge
Pendergast said societies like the fed
Grafton were shown by the history of
nations to be contrary to public pros
perity. The properly constituted au-
thorities should regulate vice. In con-
clusion he asked Judge Ewing TO admit
testimony tending to prove con-
spiracy.
Judge Ewing refused to do this,
whereupon Mr.. Pendergast said, If he
could not have fair chance to clear
his clients he would waive examination
in every case and let the cases go over
to the June grand jury. The cases in
clude those of Ed Corrigan. j. e. Burke
and John Brannock and Joe Ullman,
who are interested in the ownership of
the Hawthorne track. The defendants
xuaro hold in o500 honds aanh
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
THE STATEMENT AN ERROR.
Report That the Cruiser Perry Had Hur-
ried Out of Port In Denied.

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The state
ment emanating from San Francisco,
that United States cruiser Perry had
hurried out of port on an important
mission, and that she will make all
haste possible to reach Bering Sea to
prevent the United States cutters al
ready there from seizing armed British
vessels, as was the original intention,
is not founded on fact. The Perry left
on her regular cruise to join the patrol
fleet. Captain Hooper of the Bush, the
commander of the fleet, received in
April, prior to sailing, specific instruc-
tions as to the search and seizure of
sailing vessels. These instructions
have not been changed.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
FLORIDA WANTS NO LOTTERY.
Rigid Law Made by the Legislature Now
In Session.

TALLAHAssEE, Fla, May1S.-The sen.
ate yesterday passed bill to prevent
the operation of lottery companies in
Florida. The bill has already passed
the house and now goes to Governor
Mitchell for his signature. The meas
ure is very stringent in its provisions,
and 1t is said that, under it, even
raffies at church fairs will be crime.
The law is intended to drive out the
Honduras lottery company successor
to the Louisiana lottery which had
established sort of clearing house at
Port Tampa. The lottery drawings, it
is alleged, have been taking place in
Honduras, but as a matter of fact near
ly all the business has been conducted
at Port Tampa.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
DIOCESAN COUNCIL ADJouRNs
The Alabama Episcopalian Convention
Meets Next In Selma.

Tho Alabama Episcopalian Convention
Meets Next In Selma.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. May 1s.-There
were some interesting discussions during
the session of Episcopal diocesan coun-
Gil yesterday. The report of the Bishop
Coadjutor recommended the sale of the
Hammer Hall property in Montgomery
and the appropriation of part of the
proceeds to educational purposes. This
caused spirited debate and the ques-
tion was referred to committee of five
to report at the next annual session
The subject of missions afforded wide
field for debate, which the members
availed themselves of.
The afternoon was spent in visiting
the University and insane asylum and
no afternoon session was held. Selma
was selected as the next place of meet
ing. The last session will be held today.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
CASE OF SURGEON FARwELL.
Secretary of Navy Herbert Has Rendered
a Decision In the Matter.

Secretary of Navy Herbert Has Rendered
Decision In the Matter.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.- Secretary
Herbert yesterday redereG decision
in the case of surgeon William q. Far
well, of the cruiser Columbia, who ap-
pealed to the department against Cap
tain Summers order designating him to
serve on committee to return calls re-
ceived by wardroom officers under
line OF less rank than surgeon. Sec
retary Herbert supports the appeal,
holding with the naval regulations that
ION all courts martial, courts of in
quiry, boards Of surveys and all other
boards line and staff officers take pre-
cedence according to. rank" The de-
partment therefore instructed Captain
Sumner to rescind so much OF his order
constituting the committee as providing
for the senior line officer taking charge
and calling the duty OF such committee
official and of military nature.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
JUSTICES CHANGE MINDS.
Reported That at Least Six VIII vot
Against the Income Tax Law.

Reported That at Least Six VIII Vote
Against the Income Tax Law.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The positive
statement is made today that the in
come tax will be declared unconstitu-
tional by vote of to 8, even if Jack
son votes for it. Besides the four JUS
tees who voted against the constitu-
tionality of the act at the first hearing,
Justices Brown and Shiras, it is alleged,
have changed their views, and the ma
jority opinion against the constitution
ality of the law will be signed by them
when it is read from the bench on next
Monday.
The exact position of Justice Jack
son is unknown. Should he favor the
law, the three minority justices will
then be Harlan, White and Jackson.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
TO INVESTIGATE THE MURDER.

Fulton Gordon May Yet be Held for the
Assassination OF Arch Dixon Brown,
LOUISVILLE, May is.-The grand jury
has finally decided to investigate the
killing Of Arch Dixon Brown and Mrs.
Gordon by the latter's husband, Fulton
Gordon. Yesterday the jury ordered
all the witnesses figured in the case
during the examination in the city
court to be summoned to appear in the
jury room next Friday morning. It
was generally believed about the courts
yesterday afternoon that there would
not be an indictment.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Pistsburr Miners Called Out.

PrrrsBURe, Pa, May 1s.-At yester-
days convention of coal miners of
Pittsburg district it was resolved almost
unanimously to Immediately call out
every miner working in the district
irrespective of the wages they may be
receiving. There are nearly 10000
miners in the district. About 1000 of
this number are working under scale
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
CONDUCTORS HEADQUARTERS.

Fight PrecipItated Over Where shall the
Headquarters be Located.
ATLANTA. May 1s.-It develops that
there will bea lively fight today in the
Order Railway Conductors convention.
Yesterday an effort was made to select
some place for permanent headquarters.
Peoria, H., and Toledo, O., were the
most prominent named. The conven-
ton referred the matter to commit
tee to report on two years hence. To-
ledo has delegation here which is
very active and jealous and will en-
deavor to have yesterdays action recon-
sidered. The convention seems to be
pretty evenly divided on. the question.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Bids For tho Fish and Fisheries building

Bids For the Fish and Fisheries Building.
WASHINGTON, May 1s. = Bids were
opened at the United States fish COM
mission on May Is for the erection of
the United States building for fish and
fisheries at the Cotton States and Inter
national grounds at Atlanta, Ga. The
bidders were as follows: F. Fl. Peck &
Co, Atlanta, Ca, $40, los; Good
& Walker. Atlanta. Ca. sI2, 900; Peters
& Paul, Washington, d. c., s7,512.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
rhe pist,nguished 1nv.llds.

WASHINGTON, May IS. = Secretary
Gresham passed a comfortable night,
and continues to improve. Ex-Secre-
tarv McCulloch's condition is reported
as much improved today. His daughter
sails from Liverpool for home on the
18th of this month, being expected to
arrive about the 25th instant. The
secretary's physician believes that Mr.
McCulloch will live until his daughters
arrival
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
U,ed the cowhide Upon Her Husband

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May IS. = Al
Key West. Fla, yesterday Mrs. j. j
Warren, prominent society lady. Sc
verely cowhided her husband, 9
wealthy druggist. Mr.. Warren will
seek divorce. Mrs. Warren was for
merly of New York. Jealousy caused
the trouble. Mr.. and Mrs Warren
have been social leaders.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

Gov. HASTINGS, of Pennsylvania. has
vetoed an act of the legislature giving
married women the same control over
their separate real estate that is exer-
cised by married men. To give married
women this power, he says, ..is to in
yite ill-considered and selfish advice
from medd1esome and impecunious
relatives, and to afford new opportuni-
ties to the itinerant speculator on the
credulity and inexperience of the peo-
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Arthur orton. the Tyohborne Claimant

LONDON, May 1s.-The People pub
fishes sensational statement by the
Tychborne claimant which is virtual
confession of his fraudulent attempts
to obtain the Tychborne estate and
title. He admits that he is Arthur Or
ton. the son of a butcher of Wrapping.
The statement is accompanied by
sworn affidavit by the claimant attest
ing the truth of his confession.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

A SPECIAL agent of the United States
bureau of labor was in Ashland, Wis,
recently gathering labor statistics.
He had been all over Wisconsin and
was about completing his report on
that state. He said there was more
child labor in proportion to manufac-
turing institutions in that state than
in any others, and in regard to wages,
hours, ETC., labor in Wisconsin was
worse off than any other state in the
union except Pennsylvania.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Admiral Meade win be Retired.

WAsHINeTos, May 1s.-The president
has decided to comply with Admiral
Meade's request to be placed on the
retired list and that officers active ca
reer will be terminated on Monday
next. An order retiring a naval officer
does not relieve him of responsibility
for any acts while on duty or since his
detachment.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

REPORTS recently reached Little
Rock, Ark, of the wholesale kidnap-
ing of negroes by white men from
Louisiana who need farm laborers-
When laborers were wanted, they
crossed into Arkansas, selected the
negroes they needed and took them to
Louisiana by force. In some cases,
the kidnapers have been seen driving
before them like so many sheep a
bunch of negroes with their arms PIN
ioned and tied together.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
MUST MAKE A STATEMENT.
Candidates In North Caroiina Required to
State Their Expenses.

AsHEvILLE, N. c., May 1s.-The last
legislature passed a law that all candi-
dates for office, whether successful or
not, should file statements of election
expenses within ten days from the day
of the election. This clause in the law
was only discovered by the municipal
officers yesterday, and the ten days
since the last municipal election ex-
pired last night. The result may prob
ably be that the old municipal officers
will hold over.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Gov. rurney Calls the Extra Session.

NASHVILLE, May ts.-Gov. Turney
yesterday afternoon issued a formal
proclamation for the extra session of
the legislature, to convene Monday,
May q. The matters mentioned in the
call for consideration are the appropri-
alton bill, the revenue bill, the peni-
tentiary bill, a bill to require voters to
register less often, bill creating
levee districts in West Tennessee, and
a bill to regulate state banks.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

SING SING, N. Y, May 1s.-Warden
Sage said today that he had referred to
Attorney-Generel Hancock the notice
which was served on himself last night
by District Attorney Fellows, of New
York, requiring the Warden and DIR.
Buchanan's lawyers to appear before
the court of appeals in Albany on Mon
day and show cause why day should
not be fixed for the execution of DR..
Buchanan.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Illinois Monument Appropriation.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, May 1s.-The
house yesterday passed the senate bill
appropriating s65,000 to erect monu-
ments to mark the positions occupied
by Illinois troops at the battles of
Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and
Mission Ridge
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
JURORS DIVIDED IN OPINION.
The Celebrated Murder Trial OF W. L.
steakIey In Tennessee About Closed.

The Celebrated Murder Trial OF w. Il.
steakIey In Tennessee About Closed.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 1s.-A
hung jury resulted in the case of w. L.
Steakley, tried at Cleveland, Tenn,
for murder, may Is, 1894, of DIR. A. p.
Griffith The crime excited national
concern as it was the outgrowth of the
Cleveland convention 10 nominate a
man to make the democratic race for
congress and occurred on the railway
train, which was crowded with return
ing delegates. The convention was a
memorable one, because of the deadly
and bitter charges. Steakley and his
victim supported the opposing candi-
dates. Incendiary remarks attributed
to ex-Congressman Snodgrass contrib
uted to his defeat. Snodgrass was
counsel for Steakley.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Tho sun.s Cotton Reviev.

NEW YORK, May l5.-Cotton rose Is
to II points, the new crop months show
ing the most strength. The close was
strong after sales of 21s, 400 bales. New
Orleans advanced IA to Is points. Liv-
erpool was Lilo higher on the spot and
3H points higher for future delivery,
closing very steady with spot sales Of
10000 bales.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

THE Herrick cannery at The Dalles,
Ore, has begun to pack horse meat
and Mr.. Herrick was feeding 3-year-
old FLY on grain to see if the quality
OF the meat would improve. Samples
of the canned horse meat have been
distributed in the large cities and, if
the demand warrants, one hundred
horses a day will be slaughtered and
ca mad
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

Ia spite Of the fact that the chancel-
sor, Prince Hohenlohe, deprecated the
matter, the upper house of the Prus-
sian diet, by vote of y to 3s, adopted
the resolution of Count von Mirbach in
favor of steps being taken for the
prompt settlement of the currency
question by an agreement as to inter-
national bimetallism.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

DUNKIRK, N. Y, May 1s.-Owing to
the ruin of the grape crop, sixteen
grape basket factories in Chautauqua
county have closed down, throwing
twelve hundred men out of employ
ment. Merchants who have been al
owing credit to grape growers, taking
as security the prospective grape crop
of '95 are in trouble because of the
crop failure.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

BUzzARD's BAY. Mass. May 1s.-After
some repairs and an entire renovation
was pnt into the water from the marine
railway yesterday and after being
rugged, will be ready for the presidents
use,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

Broker Bier is Founa Guilty of Perjury.
New ORLEANS, May 1s.-The case Of
Henry Bier, the wei. known Carandelet
street broker, on trial for perjury, oc-
cupied the time of the criminal district
court for three days It went to the
jury yesterday afternoon and the jury
promptly returned verdict of guilty.
The penalty for perjury in this state
is five years in the penitentiary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

NASHVILLE, May lS.-Mike L. King.
was executed yesterday afternoon at
Huntsville, Scott county, for the muir
der of Aaron Beck, a farmer, on Decem-
Der 23rd, last. King was staying all
night at Beck's house and shot him
while asleep and threw the body in an
old well. The motive was robbery.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
OHIO MINERS HOLD UP TRAINS
They Declare That Non-Union Coal Shall
Not be Carried.

nlAssILLoN, o., May 1s.-Trains OF
empty coal cars from the Wheeling and
Lake Erie Massillon yards were sent to
the Ohio river yesterday to be returned
west with West Virginia coal. Miners
at Laurelton and Dillionvale, in Ohio,
near the river, stopped trains suspected
of carrying coal. A crowd Of 500 miners
stopped freight train on that road be-
tween Dillionvale and Laurelton, and
swarmed over the train in search of
contra band coal, but none was found.
The crowd left, vowing that no nom
union coal should go through the dis
trict. Trouble is feared if an attempt
is made to haul it.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25

BosToN, Mass, May IS. = National
Plate Printers Union closed its two
days annual convention in this city yes
terday. Routine business was trans
acted and officers elected. It was vot-
ed that the next convention be held in
Washington on the second Monday in
May, 1896.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
elIrhtIy W.rmer W.ather.

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Forecast: For
Georgia, fair, except showers in eastern
portion, warmer in northern portion,
variable winds For Alabama, fair.
except showers in extreme northern
portion, warmer in northern portion,
notherly winds becoming variable.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
LABOR CIRCLES FOR THE WEEK.
The Advance In Wages by Many of thu
Concerns the Event of Comment.

Concerns the Event OF Comment
New YORK, May 1s.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S. weekly review of trade says:
The severe cold snap, with extensive frosts,
and in some states snow, has fortunately done
little damage to the great crops, though much
to fruit, but has considerably retarded retail
trade. The best news of the week is the ad-
vance Of ten per cent in wages by the Carnegie
works. followed by the Jones & Laughlin es
tablishment and evidently implying similar
advance by many other concerns. The Illinois
Steel company Is starting its furnaces without
granting the employees demands. No advance
has been found practicable in the wooen mills,
where conditions as to prices and foreign COM
petition are very different, and about 10000
workers are still idle at Olneyville, where the
In other departments OF labor troubles are not
serious and the demand for manufactured pro-
ducts increases.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1895-05-25
Three Years for Attempting Suicide.

New York. May 1s.-Recorder Golf
yesterday sentenced Henry w. Rail,
SO years old. to three years imprison-
ment in states prison for attempting
suicide. Rail- was found on May last
in Central Park with bullet hole in
his head, which he admitted he had
inflicted in an attempt to commit sui
eide