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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
NATIONAL BANK CURRENCY.
4 Proposition TO Allow Them to Issue
Notes to the Par Value Of Bonds,
AND CANCEL OTHER LEGAL TENDERS
TO An Amount Corresponding to the Cur
rency 50 Issued-Tax on National Bank
Circulation Tax to be Reduced to
One-Tourth Of One Per Cent.

WASHINGTON, -. c.. Feb. S.-Ihe
House spent nearly thc entire session
in committee of the whole to-day. dis
cuaslng three amendments 10 IA Dis
trict OF Columbia appropriation bill.
changing the items for the support Of
charitable institutions, so that the ap-
proprations shall be disburscd by the
Board of Chldren's Guardians, instead
Of by the institutions themselves. Two
of these amendments were agreed TO-
and the third was pending when the COM
mittee arose. at 4.5D T.. NJ, and the
House adjourned until tomorrow.
The army appropriation bin for the
coming fiscal year was reported.
A bin was passed granting right OF way
through the Choctaw Nation 10 th- Ar
kansas and ChOctaw Railroad COM
pany. ........
FREE-COINAGE SUBSTITUTE.
The Senate frec-coinage substitute Tor
the House bond bill was received and
referred. under the rules, TO the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
A message from the President, asking
reasonable appropriation for the fami-
lies of four Italians killed last spring 10
Colorado. was referred TO the Committee
on Appropriations.
Mr. JIM RcpJ OF Connecticut, offered
a bin amending existing existing laws so
as 10 permit national bank, 10 issue cur
rcncy 10 the par value of bonds deposited.
When currency Is ISSUED 10 the banks.
the Secretary ~ the Treasury is direct
cd 10 redeem and cancel corresponding
amount of legal tender. Sould no legal
tenders Doc presented for redemption.
then the Secretary is directed redeem and
cancel notes issued under the sherman
act. TO carry out the provisions of This
bill. the Sccroary is authorized 10 issue
per cent gold bond payable I'm twenty
years. 10 be sold as occasion requires.
The b0l also reduces from per cent
10 one-fOurth of I per cent the tax ON
national-bank circulation.
At $50 tho House adjourned until TO-
mnrrnW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
Rcichstag Debating Civil Marriages

BERLIN. Feb. S.-The Reichstag began
the debate of the civil marriage bin to-
day Herr Neiberden. Imperial Minister
OF Justice. urged the passage of the meas
ure without delay.
Dr. Linteler proposed that 10 be referred
TO a committee. If marriage were de
vested OF its Christian character, he de-
clared the Centrists would oppose the
whole bill.
Dr won Cuny National Liberal, advo-
Gated the adoption of the measure with
slight amendments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

erS Have ouicL Sales.
NEW YORK, Feb 2.-Thcre were n
number OF informal conferences I'm banl,
parlors down town to-day in regard TO
tho new government loan The chief
point at ISSUE was the prices TO be bid
for the bonds and local bankers were
endcavoring 20 find out the average rate
20 Doe rendered by New York city capital
lists 1T was said that those most enthu-
siastic for a popular loan "a little while
ago. and who advanced the argument that
that the government would net consider
ably more by refusing 10 deal with a syn
dicate. have materially lowered the pric-
es they viii pay for the issue. Accord
ing 10 good authorities the bids put i'm bv
these parties Will run any where from
Jos - 10 100.
II will De remembered Tho syndicate bid
was l0i 81 net with guarantee that
the gold be turned i'm. would not be taken
from the sub-treasury Bullion dealers
report n brisk business I'm gold to-day at
3-S premium for buying and j-S for sell
ling AT the sub-treasury there was quite
"a rush for the subscription blanks. I'm
fact the demand was larger az any time
since ihe forms were received from Wash
ingtou
Joseph @. Hendrix president Of the
National Union Bank has gone 10 Wash
ingion. taking with him the bids for the
government bonds made by a group Of
institutions comprising the Mutual Life
Insurance Company. the Guaranty Trust
Company. the United States Mortgage
and Trust Company the National Union
Bank and "a number Of the customers Of
the Trust COmpany's and the banks az
gregatng a large sum
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
PTfNO COMPANIES ran.
". J.. WheelocIs & Co Make an Assign
ment to Meet Obligations Of ofBranches.

W. J.. Wheelock Go. Make an Assign
ment to Meet obligations Of branches.
NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-Wliam j..
Whoelock & Co.. piano manufacturers. at
li9th street and Third avenue. Mott Ha-
ven. and 20 cast Fourteenth street, as-
signed to-day They also have interests
in concerns at Norfolk, Richmond. and
Portsmouth. Va; Chicago, Denver Pitts
burg. and Waterbury Conn. which were
considered as branches John W. Mason
SIS special partner for $4,000.
The business was established in 1NI 10y
Mr. Whedock who built up ~ lPrre
business throughout the country Two
years ago they claimed assets OF $4,000
and liabilities Of s235. 600 Charles y. Law
son is the company Mr.. Wheclock mas
also been president Of the Weber Piano
Company, of New York. and vice-pr.si-
dent OF the StuyVesant Piano Company.
of New York Business had been dun
for year past. and a large part of
their capita. was tied up in their di-
versfed interests and I'm plants.
The immediate cause OF assignment is
that the firm was unable 10 meet OBJ
legations assumed by the firm for ac-
count Of the Weber Piano Company.
The Weber Piano Company is in hnan-
cial difficulties and the directors have
deemed 10 best for AN concerned TO apply
for the appointment of receiver. lt
was found. upon making up the inven-
tory for January JET, that the assets,
while nominauy large are not of such
character as 20 Doe Immediately available
for the needs OF the company. The
trade for "a year past I'm high-grade pianos
has been very much curtailod on ace
count of hard times. The production has
thus been losscned, while the expenses
of carrying on the business i'm the cost
OF making pianos has been increased. 10
is said that the assets are sufficient 10
meet the liabilities at "a fair valuation.
The company was Incorporated in 1892,
with a capital stock of 100000 and the
business was established many years pre-
vious. Application was made for zee
ceiver to-day William Foster. vice.
president was suggested for receiver.
The Liabilities are about $4,000. while
the assets are al least N50.O00 consisting
of the factory. mortsaged for 100000. and
eight lots i'm Seattle. Wash. William T..
Wheolock is president
The Stuyvesant Piano Company. OF
Nos 202 and 2S east l0lth street ap-
piled for q receiver to-day. and Robert H.
Tilney. treasurer, was suggested by the
officers for Temporary receiver The
company was Incorporated in April 1856.
with a capital stock of $4,000 Liabil-
ties. $500. nominal assets $4,000. WI
liam t. Wheelock is president
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

flames leaned over it from the Haseltlne
building 70 the hotel When a wall OF
The gallery fell the roof OF the one-story
mart was crushed and wa;ered and smoke
damaged the expensive stock Of silks and
Velvets.
NARROW ESCAPE OF TWO OLD wO-
MEN.
Two old women who have lived I'm the
store for years. long after the two &C.
centric brothers. now dead. abandoned
il as a home. were asleep in the rear l.
Of the Wistar mansion, and were not
wakoned until an hour and a half after
the alarm was sent in and ordered by
frcmen 10 leave the house. While they
stood at the front door refusing to leave
the wall Of the Baptist House toppled
over ON tho l. they had occupied. They
left al once.
Haseltine carried no Insurance on his
pictures He said II cost too much. and
ho had no wtachman in the place either
The paintings I'm the galleries were among
the most valuable i'm the city Not n
single canvas was saved. The Baptist
Publication Society rs the source Of in
numerahle books. leaflets and periodicals,
which will be- shut OF altogether for
weeks 10 come. THE stei 'o'ype plates are
in vaults but many are under water
Among the publications were the Baptist
Teacher Sunday School Helps. the Bap-
fist Superintendent the Young Reaper
tho Senior. Junior and Primary Quarter
lies. the Commonwealth. and the Success
sOr 10 National Baptist
on the third floor was The Baptist His
torical library OF $500 volumes gathered
for years from an parts Of the world
Most Of the books can never be replaced.
Tho society viii reopen for business I'm
the old Tabernacle Baptist Church. Eich-
teenth and Chestnut streets. which has
been vacant Tor some time
Tho guests Of the Lafayette are scat
tered among tho don-town hotels to-
night a delegation that came from At
lanta. including Mayor Porter King and
n score of Aldermen. hurried out Of the
threatened house this morning. and hi
rector Of Public Safety Beitler as they
were the GUESTS OF the city sent them
down 90 tho Continental an hc ciy's ex-
pcnse in n hurry-up wagon"
pengc IN n hurry-up wacon.-Ncw York
Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
LVnched the Wrong Man

ST. LOUIS. Feb. "a special from
Knoxville, Tenn, 10 the Scripps- McRae
League. says that Lizzie Hickman. a mo-
torious woman, who died there yesterday,
left confession that Lee Sellers who
was lynched there eleven years ago for
IA robbery and murder OF Drummer Ed.
Mains. was innocent and that she lured
Mains 10 an isolated spot, where Ike
Wright, an outlaw. committed the deed.
Wright disappeared al the time. and all
efforts 10 locate him have failed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

Admiral Walker Argues in Favor Of I'm
mediate Work on the Plans.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Admiral Wal
kar appeared before the Senate Commit
tee ON Coast Defences this morning and
presented many arguments in favor of
tho immediate carrying out Cf plans for
efficient coast defences. lie urged that
the work of building mp an invincible
navy go hand m hand with the construc-
tion of great defences on land, for by
such combination only could this coun-
try. with it's enormous coast line. sue
cessfully withstand attack by any great
maritime power
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

LONDON. Feb. 3-The funeral Of
Lord Leighton President of the ROYAL
Academy. took place here to-day. The
cortege started from the Burlington
House. at n o'clock The pail bearers
included Lord Salisbury, the Duke of
Aberdeen and Mr.. ". h.. ". Lecky. the
historian Behind the coffin were rep
resentatves OF the Queen. the Prince of
Wales. the German Emperor, the King
of Belgians. and Academies. Following
these was an immense procession of
notable persons. The services took place
In St Paurs Cathedral. The Arch
Bishop OF York. officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

Treasury Statement shows S490,11O,535
i'm Gold I'm the ConntrY.

WASHINGTON. -. c.. Feb. 3-The
Treasury sold reserve stood al S47.g12, $50
at the close of business to-day.
The WIthdrayals for the day aggregated
S'Ql. 500. The Treasury circulation state
rltnt ISSUED to-day makes the amount of
sold ln Wc United states outside the
treasury at sig.1iO.53j. The amount of
AN kinds of money in circulation is
placed at 81 .5S9. .72OGO7. am increase since
January 1st 1906 OF slol. .13u.Ss3. The
unr cnnlIa In cIrculatlln Is So u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

Bloody Combats and Gallant Conduct
Originated in Ills Mind.


Originated in His Mind.
LONDON. Feb. "A dispatch to the
Central News from Lisbon. says that Il.
dc Andrade, Governor General OF Goa,
the Portuguese colony ia India. has been
recalled by the government Goa has
been the scene of "a revolt against the
Portuguese authorities and a number OF
the troops there joined the rebels. III has
been discovered that the telegrams sent
90 Lisbon by de Andrade, telling Of bloody
cOmhats with and victories over the re-
bells were apocryphal. In his dispatch he
mentioned officers who We're worthy of
distinction by the yalor displayed by
them. These officers IL transpired are
personal friends OF the Governor-General.
and it has been further proved that nei-
ther they nor the troops have ever met
the rebels.
DE Andrade increased his own salary
from six TO ten contos OF reis, and per
mitted his adherents 20 plunder and mur-
der people I'm the colony. II is likely that
he will be severely punished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
THE MONTGOMERYA Ar TCHiRLESTOy
Returns From Her Pursuit of the Hawk
fns The Commodore May be Released.

CHARLESTON. s. c., Feb. 3.-The
United .-.ates gunboat Montgomery sent
out from Fortress Monroe. to hunt the
sunken Cuban filibuster, j. w Haw-
kins. arrived here this morning. Captain
Davis I'm charge The Montgomery viii
remain at Charleston until Wednesday.
The arrival OF the other cruiser, the
Raleigh, sent out on the same errand
has already been reported from Key
West.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Feb. 3.-The
Collector OF Customs, at Wilmington,
n. c., has been directed TO consult the
eastern district OF North Carolina. and
be guided by his advice as TO releasing
the steamer Comodore. seized as a sus-
meet about 10 engage In filibustering ope-
ratlons i'm behalf Of the Cuban insurgents.
The belief is expressed that the steamer
will be released.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
Sullivan Improying Rapidly.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill. Feb S.-John l..
sullivan spent a peaceful day yesterday
and rose early this morning. He has no
pain whatever, bat is somewhat weak
as a result OF his terrible fan. DR., Ryan
called 10 see him al noon, and states
that he could not possibly improve
faster.
Sullivan will leave for Dallas Tuesday
night or Wednesday, as the attending
physician shall say.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
A Painful Accident

ELLERSoN. Va, Feb. Especial. 49,
Mr.. George Clarke. Of Anilers post-ofiice.
mad his right hand very badly hurt last
Saturday while returning from Rich
mond lie was riding in "A buggy, lead
ing horse. when the animal became
frightened. and pulled back. dragging
him from the buggy. and the buckle slip
ping through his hand Indicted quite =
painful wound.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
HITTING ON RACES srIL1A CRIME.
4 fruitiess Effort To Repeal the Law in
Mississippi stormy Debate.

JACKSON. MISS, Feb. 3.-The Missis-
sippi legislators had a biz fight to-day
over a bin introduced by Mr. Lipscomb,
OF Madison, TO repeal the section of the
Code. which outlaws betting on horse
racing. The bin provoked q perfect
storm of debate lasting several hours,
during which fourteen set speeches were
made. but betting ON h0rse-races rec
mains serious offence here by a vote
of 6J 10 30
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
To Restrict Pool elling.

FRANKFORT KY. Feb. 3.--The House
this morning passed the Grazinia Dill,
which makes pool-solling outside or race
courses a felony.
The senatorial tallot to-day resulted as
follows: Hunter, 55: Blackburn, i6. scat
tering. II, necessary to a choice, 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

room from the Jail In charge Of Sheriff
watson, Is looking very well. though
htte pale from his confinement I'm jail.
he was neatly attired and was naturally
the cynosure Of all eyes. Apparently he
was unmindful Of the stare Of the crowd.
The new han OF the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, on Sycamore street, Is
practically completed.
NOTABLE NUPTfALs.
a license was issued to-day for the
marriage Of Mr.. David Dunlop and Miss
Mary Corling Johnston. The ceremony
VIII take place tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock az the residence Of the brides
parents. I'm this city. and will be a very
quiet affair. Rev $. W. Rosebro. -. d..
pastor Of Tabb-Street Presbyterian
church, win oflciate. The prospective
groom Is Petersburg's wealthcst citizen
and t0baccOnisi The bride-olect is
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arthur
Johnston and "a most charming and at
tractiyc young lady. Immediately atter
the marriage the couple will leave Tor
New York. where they will spend a rev
days and will then sail for Paris, 10 be
gone for some time
rncs amounting 10 $3.50 were Imposed
and collected in The Mayors Court during
the past month The cash receipts TO
of February amounted 10 S5SSs2l9; cN-
pcnditurCs. Sf6lSas
THE CITY COUNCIL.
At the meeting of the city Council this
afternoon Mr. Nenablc called attention to
the large falling off in tine receipts from
the two markets in the city. The receipts
from the two markets for the past year
amounted 20 S2362.02 The Council adopt
cd a report from the Cemetery Commit
tee recommending that the cemetery
grounds be placed entirely under the con-
troll of this committee. This action takes
from the Ladies' Memorial Association
the care of the soldiers burial ground
they have had charge of since the close
of the war.
An extra appropriation OF $50 was
made hy the Council 10 pay Mr. j.. w
Christian. of Richmond for assisting the
city Attorney of Petersburg in preparing
MORTGAGES and deeds in the matter of
the Virginia and Carolina railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
WEATHER fORECAsT.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. 3-Fore-
cast for Tuesday.
For Misunderstanding early In the
morning: warmer In eastern portion;
southwesterly Winds.
For North and South carolina-Fair;
light southwesterly winds.
The storm which has passed up the
Mississippi Valley is now central In
Northern Indiana. II has diminished
somewhat in energy. Shows from New
York westward to Illinois and lower
Michigan have been It's accompaniment.
It will probably pass across the lower
lakes TO the st. Lawrence Valley during
Tuesday. causing snow In New England.
This storm area is the only marked
feature OF present weather conditions.
West ward the pressure rises rapidly to
the Pacific coast and southwark TO the
Gulf.
The weather IL generally clear through
out the West and South.
The temperature has risen In the West
Gulf States and fallen In Florida. Tho
weather will continue generally
fair in Southern and Western DIS
tricts throughout Tuesday II win clear
In the Ohio Valley and the western por-
tion OF the lake region.
The temperature changes will be
slight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
Battenberg's Remains Arrive

LONDON. Feb. a.-The British warshiD
Blcnheim. with the body Prince Henry OF
Battenburg. on board arrived at Ply
mouth to-day IL is announced that the
Emperor OF Germany viii send Prince
Alb0rt Of Prussia with "A detachment OF
the Garde du corps TO attend Prince HeH-
rys funeral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

Bills Introduced by Thcm-Mr. Tyler's
Little Daughter III.

WASHlNGTON d. g.. Feb. Especial.
Representative Meredith introduced "a
hih in the House to-day appropriating
$1,000 to enlarge the public building at
Alexandra.
Tho request of Mr. Mcdonald 10 Doe
given permission 90 submit testimony in
q contest against Representative Jones Of
the first district will bee considered by
House Elections Committee no. ., To-
morrow
Mrs G.. III. DreWry. was to-day appoint
cd Postmaster at Spring Grove, Surry
county. vice IT, j. WhitmOre.
Representative otey presented petit
tion iu the House to-day from citizens OF
Roan0ka asking for the passage of the
stone immigration bill
Representative Tylcrs Gtne daughter. "a
child about "a year old, is very seriously
ill with pneumonia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
B4YARD WIZ RESIGN.
In the Event of the House Resolutions of
Cen ure.

LONDON. Feb. 3.-The United Press
learns that Hon. Thomas Il. Bayard,
United States Ambassador here, has au-
thorize6 President Cleveland TO announce
his resignation I'm the event OF a vote
adverse 10 him upon the House OF Rep
resentatvos' resolution censuring him for
his utterances in his speeches In Edin-
bureh and elsewhere in Great Britain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

RANGE OF THERMOMETER.
Following was the range OF the th<r-
mometer at The Times ofYice yesterday:
o A. NJ, ~, ~ IA. 81: y. NJ. o..
r. A.. F: y - NJ. ~: midnight. ~
Average. - 6-0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
FAMOUS COOK COUNTY.

II is possible that the Democratic Ma
tfonal Convention may divide into two
factions, in consequence OF the proceed
ings In Cook county Tor Chicago during
the last week. The Washington POST
special OF yesterday tells the whole story
and what we suppose to be the wnoie
truth. II is not impossible, we repeat.
that the Democrats Of the entire United
states may align themselves under differ
ent banners, because the Chicago goldites
have been treated badly. or think they
have. We quote from the Posts special:
Chicago. ILL.,. May 25.-The silver men
had everything their own way at the
primaries to-day. The sOund-money
Democrats remained away from the polls
except in the Twenty-first Ward, where
they rallied under the leadership Of John
McGilen and Frank Brandecker, and
elected their delegates In every district
but one
The Twenty-hrst Ward primaries were
held under the election-law. In all other
wards the voting was conducted on the
free-and-easy plan. Opinions differ as
TO the number of ballots cast to-day.
As the election was not held under the
law, no Oificial record was kept Ah'
silver managers claimed tonight that 'the
total vote exceeded 1900. The sound
money Democrats insisted that not more
than 1900 votes had been cast.
The sound-money Democratic organiza-
ton was represented at every polling
place by a reliable person. who kept an
accurate record Of the number of votes
east.
Yesterdays convention consisted Of 929
delegates. and was absolutely under the
control Of frec-coiners at the ratio OF
IS 10 ].
Chicago, May 25.-The gold-standard
leaders Of the Democratic party in this
Cook county met yesterday Monday)
at the Palmer House. in this city. and de-
cided not to attend Tuesdays convention,
called by the present County Committee,
and to Ego on with the work OF the
party, independently Of the silver men,"
who are called Populists. and not Demo
Gratis.
The gold-standard men charge that the
credentials of the delegates TO the State
convention to be elected Tuesday are
already made out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-27
TILE Y. NJ. L. CADETS.

OF course, everybody wishes to see the
Virginia Military Institute Cadets present
AT the great Confederate reunion in Rich
mond.
The decision OF the board that this is
impracticable was made at its session in
the early early spring. and with the infor-
nation then before il was correct.
The board is in large part COM
posed of graduates Of the insti-
tution-men chosen for their fitness
for the positions they hold, and who
have the welfare Of the institution at
heart We feel assured that each of them
is In perfect sympathy with the reunion,
and would be only too happy 10 see the
cadets win encomiums for their superb
marching in the parade at the laying OF
the cornerstone Of the Jefferson Davis
monument.
There has been a protest raised against
the action Of the board. and there has
been much unfriendly newspaper com
ment. In which General Shipp has been
held accountable for the boards adverse
decision. But this we feel sure is entirely
wrong. The action of the board was, we
doubt not, correct With the lights before
It. but as we understand. conditions
are now changed. The financial obsta-
cles can be removed. and the inconveni-
ence to the cadets involved in keeping the
corps together after the end of the session
has been discounted by expressions from
the corps signifylng not only their will
ingness, but their desire, TO participate
in the reunion.
The board should be appealed TO, in all
calmnoss, to meet and consider the pres
ont conditions and emergency. If this be
done. and all Incorporate criticisms be
stopped. we believe the board Will re-
convene and the present successors OF the
noble band who made that gallant charge
at New Market will grace Richmond
during the coming Confederate reunion.