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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
FIEEIN INC.1ND CFFichs.
Valuable Records Destroyed Mt an h'''s
II ur This Morning.

III uf ms
The brick building at the corner OF sew
enteenth and Broad streets, containing
the general freight Offices of the chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad, was almost en-
tlrely Quilted by fire at an early hour
this morning. At l:2o. Mr.. NJ, Richard
son. who is employed as watchman about
the depot. discovered smoke issuing from
the building. lie notified Policeman
Minor who turned in the alarm from
Box %.
Engines 1 and responded, and Truck
40. .. When Assistant chief George
g. shaw arrived on the scene. the build
ing was Ike a furnace. and the smoke
was so dense around it that the fire.
men could hardly see TO work.
After about two hours hard work. the
aremen succeeded in putting out the fre'
The fire started in a pile Of rubbish
between the cashiers Office and the gem
oral freight office. The upper floor was
almost entirely guttcd by the tamcs'
while the lower floor was flooded.
II is impossible to get at the loss. as
many records were destroyed. Some few
were saved.
Il was impossible to learn the cause
of the fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

lie Claims the Bills Are at Variance With
the Contract.


the Contract.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. 1.-The
following is. IN substance. the protest ol
the Greater Republic OF Central Amer
lea, on the Nicaraguan Canal question.
proposed by Minister Rodriguez and
transmitted to-day by Secretary Olney
to tho Senate:
As several bills relating TO the cOnstruc-
ton of an nter-oc an canal through Nc
aragua have oeen for some time pending
before both Houses of Congress, hl
government recently instructed him 10
examine them and make, under certain
conditions. suitable representations 10 The
Secretary of State.
He SAYS he has examined the various
bills and finds that they are al variance
i'm matters of detail with the supulatiOns
Of the contract of April oath. 1ssl, be-
tween Nicaragua and the Canal Com
pany. lie then calls attention TO the
fact that the eighth article OF that con-
ceesion urovide- that IL shall not he trans
ferable TO governments or to foreign Pow
ers and that article nfty-three provides
that any cOutrayentiOn Of the supula-
tions shall entail a forfeiture OF the con-
tract. He then asserts that the bills be-
fore Congress effect a transfer 10 the
government of the United States making
this government the absolute owner. lie
points out other facts az variance with
the contract and proceeds 10 say
Among ;he benefits which Nicaratua
reserves TO herself Is 6 per cent. OF the
shares. bonds. certificates, or such other
obligations as the company mag issue
with q view TO raising capital. Not
withstandiug the fact that the company
has made several issues. II has not ful-
filed its obligations and as the bills say
nothing on this particular point the SEE
curities would probably >either be lost IN
the new form OF the enterprise. or would
be the source OF trouble ana tedious
litigation Two of the Bills in question
have already been reported by COM
mittee. so that they may finally exclude
the others. Nothing however, is estab
lished I'm them with regard 10 the shares
that would belong to Nicaragua. ana It
might happen, owing TO this. that Near
aqua would get none at all. II the com
many were TO issue hundred or one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

WASHINGTON. p. G, Jan Especial
George Mason Lee, son OF Consul-Gene-
ral Fifzhueh Lee. ana cadet of the
fourth class. United States Military Acad-
envy. has been rc-appointed by Represen-
tative Tucker. ol Virginia. and will take
the entrance examination In March next
along with 20 other boys. Young Lee
was recently reported deficient in his
e.udies ms, the academic board and recon-
,,endad FOR dismissal. The case was re-
turned 10 the board FOR reconsideration
and vourg Lees re-appointment Is the re-
suit THE powers Of the board are SUI
,,re,,.e il, such matters and Representa-
live fuckers nomination is subject TO its
approval.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
DIXON DEF4dTs HURPHI.
In the sixth Round Australian Billy"
Was Writhing in Pain.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-George Dixon
knocked out Australian Billy Murphy
tonight in the sixth round OF their
twenty-round battle at the Broadway
Athletic club. The deciding blow was
a left hook which landed fun on the
pit of the stomach with terrific force.
Dixon showed an immense Improvement
over mis- recent form, as Shown against
White. His attack was strong, and he
rushed like the Dixon of old. lie had
an the best of the bout up to the knock
out and did nearly an Of the fighting.
Murphy countered well with his right
hand. but was very often wild, asd hts
blows lacked steam.
The betting was 800 to $50 on Dixon.
Murphy had three inches more IN height
and slightly longer reach than Dixon,
appeared 10 bo we'll trained. They both
weighed I'm at l20 pounds.
They shook hands at $3.50.
After % little sparring Dixon opened
with "a richt on The body. They eXchang-
ol lcfts and George put good right on
the body. Murphy put one on the wind
Dixon tried a rush. but was stopped
with lcf ON the body, and right on
Che neck in second. Just as the bell
rang Dixon landed a hard left on the
Jaw
Ia the third after an exchange OF
swings. Dixon rushed in with "a right
ON the jaw. Murphy came In with both
hands ON the body. A hot rally followed,
both being. in turn. forced TO the ropes
Murphy swung right and left in success
sion hard on the jaw. but George only
smiled
Dixon showed some OF his old-time at
tack in the fourth, and. with couple
of left upper-cuts forced the Australian
90 the ropes.
George started a series of rushes In
the nth. and Murphy was in difficulty
for the greater part Of the round. but
just before the bell rang Billy landed a
couple OF scorching rights on the wind
Dixon kept mp the rushing in the sixth.
landed both hands on the neck and
body. Billy counter'us with the right on
the body. Then George came in with
fearful left hook that landed on the
pie of Murphys stomach. The Australian
dropped on his hands and knees. and
writhed with pain. The referee counted
the seconds but Murphy was unable TO
rise. and was counted out. The round
lasted two minutes and forty-three sec
onds Murphy had TO Doe helped to his
seat but revived quickly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

hundred and fifty millions Of dollars
worth Of bonds. In order 10 meet the
cost Of the work. which bonds would have
~ bo considered as capital. or be left out
NJ the contract. Nicaragua would be en-
triod TO per cent. in virtue OF stipula-
tions. but the bills leave no door open
to such a possibility, nor do they allow
her any participation In the issue which
is 10 be made to pay FOR the work al
ready done.
senior Rodriguez then calls attention TO
that that the contract called for the
completion Of the canal within three
wears. and says. that term expired
long time ago. but the company. notwith-
standing the most earnest solicitation,
has made no pretence OF meeting that
obligation or Of definitely adjusting the
compensatlon which 10 ought 10 pay I'm
order 10 be discharged thercfrOm." The
bills establish nothing on this other point
and Nicaraguas rights In this matter
might thus De annullcd in consequence OF
their silence.
By tine plan involved in the new form
which the bills devise for the enterprise
the present company is cxtinguishcd and
nothing remains OF it in it's relations
with tho enterprise. save the shadow Of
personality represented hv vote i'm
tho Board Of Directors of eleven mem
hcrs. which. in its relations with Nicara-
qua it may always claim fun personal
ity as the holder Of the concession. all
though having none of the means Of the
necessary 90 enable it 20 meet its obliga-
ti0ns
Finally 10 IS 10 be oh.eryei that. while
the bills contrayeue and set az naucht
not state whethor the remaining ones stin
remain IN force or not although among
these latter there 6ro very many which
are Of great Importance 10 Nicaragua in
particular and 60 Central America in
general.
Mr. Rodriguez slys he docs not question
the good faith of the authors OF various
bills. and adds that De- s impeled 10 the
course which Doe is pursuing, with the
hope Of protecting just rights The dOcu-
mcnt closes in the following words
'1t seems evident that the company IS
unable 10 raise money tO fulfill its con-
tract. unless the United States OF America
furnishes it herewith. and since that
contract excludes the possibility OF at
tanning that result the undersigned. hav-
ing been duly authorized TO do go. pro-
poses TO His Excelltncy. the Secretary Of
State. that the two governments relying
upon the favorable disposition OF the
Government Of the United States. shall
come 20 direct understanding on the
subject on the basis OF the Zavala-Frc-
linghuyson treaty. with such odihcations
as may Doe agreed upon. and endcavOrng
10 reach a just arrangement with the
Maritime canal Company Of Nicaragua.
so that ~ may rcnOunce a. concession.
which conditions 80 is unable 20 fulfill"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

NEW YORK. Jan 22-Steps are being
taken TO prevent the introduction OF the
Bubonic plague an this port
Health Onicer Doty has sent woru 10
rro,nioration Commissioner McSwcency
Al Ellis Island that he vii! send him IN
"A few days the disiufecting plant irom
Uoffman Island. When this arrives az
Ellis Island every immigrant from Eu,
ro,oon norris will DE given "a bath and
his clothes placed in the machine.
The New York Herald'5 European edi-
ton publishes the following from It's
correspondent.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1.-Two cases
of bubonic plague. which is raging IN
Bombay. are reported from kamaran.
Kamaran is am island on the west
coast of Arabia i'm the Red Sea. II Is a
British possession and one Of the land
ing stations near 20 the city OF Mecca.
4 severe quarantine has been estob-
l-hod by the Russian authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

Eesolutions Adopted Looking 10 Strength
.ninn thn NnnaI ItranrNe.


cning the naval Reserve.
TAMPA. FLA, Jan 22-rho Coast
and Harbor Defence and Improvement
Convention was called TO order at i
o'clock hy Ex-Governor Mitchell, Of
Florida. first vlce-president. I'm the abb
sence of General schonell who had been
called away
The session was presided over 10y Cen
era. T.. A. McAlpin. of New York. who
read an Interesting paper upon the pro-
rrcss being made in the way OF coast
defence and the Importance of pushing
the work 20 an early completion.
The Committee ON Resolutions submit
ted its report through its chairman. and
the Same was adopted without debate.
The resolutions adopted provide that the
convention shall not submit amy sueees-
lions 90 the 1nltej States Government
looking towards the appropriation Of any
spccihe sam of money for tho national
defence. leaving tho matter entirely TO
the recommendation Of the proper au-
tiorlty. The trmy 'eorsanization or
Lamont 5llr' IS fully endorsed. and an
carly consideration Of the same by Con-
grcss IS urged. aud its passage recon-
fncs aed. An increase, In the annual ap-
propriation sor tho State militia OF tho
tinted states and the distribution OF che
Springfield 'iics turned in by the United
states army among the militia or ma
tional guard OF the various states IS
recommended
Tho attention Of the Legislatures Of
tie sea coast states wherein are located
works OF the United States. IS called
to the Recessity Of adding 10 the e4-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
Llhel AgnIn.t the DauntIe.s.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 81
United states District Attorney Clark
TO day nled a lioel against the steamer
Dauntless for carrying an armed ex2cdi-
tlon from No Name Key, In the south
orn norton OF Florida. on January lst. for
f,.e purpose Of committing hostilitles
AGAINST the King of Spain in the island
OF cuba.
The linel does not differ from that filed
against the Three Friends, prior to the
decision Of Judge Locke. Of the United
states Court, OF this district. TO the ef-
feet that the statute IN question applied
70 rendering aid among nations at war.
and not 10 unrecognized peoples engaged
in bostilltles against the nation OF which
they were a part
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
rcrrihln E,nerience. of Vessels.

GIBRALTAR. Jan. 22.-The British
steamer Garlands. Capt. llodgeson' from
Savannah. January lst for Barcelona
and cuba, has arrived here. January Sth
she experienced heavy weather and lost
her deck-load Of slaves.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. 22-The steamer
Frieda. from Baltimore for this port, and
Tho steamer MarOa. from Brunswick for
Liverpool have arrived here. Both re-
port having experienced terrific weather.
The Frieda's decks were damaged and
the Maroa is short Of coal During the
storm which she encountered. the Maroa
was obliged to jettison 800 bales OF cotton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
GRETNi GRFIN HfRRIIGE.
Miss Hattie l., Blankenship the Bride of
D.C. Iassiter, of Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, Jan. 2.-Special.-A
surprise was sprung to-day. felt par
tlcularly among a large circle Of young
men. by the Grctna Green marriage, In
Elizabeth city n. g., Of Miss Hattie
T.. Blankenship. a beautiful Richmond
girl. and Mr.. ID. G.. Lassiter OF this
city.
Miss Blankonship had. been here visit
ing for several months. and was very
popular with the young men. She had
been the guest OF Mrs. j. n. G. Adams
for week or more. and went from there
TO Elizabeth city. whore she and Mr..
Lassiter were married by Rev Or. ;.
$. Blackwell. They returned here to-
night. A year ago a similar affair oc-
CURED from the same house
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
Inhnecn cnmnnny Indictments.

NEW YORK. Jan. 22-Judge Fitzgerald
I'm general session to-day, handed down
his decision disallowinc the demurrer TO
the indictment for alleged conspiracy
against James b. Duke and nine other
directors OF the American Tobacco Com
pany. The indictment was found some
time ago. and Joseph II. Choate entered
"a demurrer and argued on II at length
about a month ago. The indictment was
found under the so-called antitrust law.
The charge was that they refused TO
sell cigarette unless under certain con-
ditiOns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

OAKLAND CAL, Jan. 22.-Lcwis Muhl-
uer has been sentenced - ten years inn
prisonmeut for killing his sweetheart.
Jennie Lewis The case is a remarkable
one. Muhlner. government telegraph
operator. quarreled with Miss Lewis. and
called az her house 10 secure his ring
and letters. After be left the young wo-
n an was found dead with a bullet through
her heart. Muhlner denied that he shot
her and the evidence showing that be
did was purely circumstancial lie was
found guilty Of manslaughter. but Judge
Frlck ordered a new trial. declaring that
il was murder or nothing. The Supreme
Court overruled Judge Frick. and decided
that the verdict of manslaughter should
stand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
HITLER,S DE4IH hNELL.
Pritchard's victory Means HIS hnnihiia-
tion in state and National foliiic-.

Pritchard's Victory Means His Annihiih-
ton in state and National Politics.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. 2-spe-
al.-Representatiye Pearson, OF Nor'h
Carolina. returned to-day from Raleigh
The election Of Senator Prtch-
ard. he says means the an
limitation CT Butler as fac
tor i'm state and national politics. The
populists. who dched his dlctatlon, ia
voting for prltchlrd. he says. repre-
sent the rank ana file of the Popull5t
Marty i'm the state Butler. he thinks
will realize this i'm a very short time. Inc
indications of further revolt against MS
leadership are too plain 60 be mist Ter
stood. The contest was desperate ono
and Butler staked his present and poll
tiCal future on tie result. lie made IL
"a personal matter and there is no eNpit-
nation of this course, but disappointment
I'm realizing his demands for recognition
as "A factor In dispensing Federal patron
age I'm the State. For the first time
Butler's resources as a leader were put TO
the test. He made several mistakes,
which might have proved fatal 10 his
success. Aud his last mistake, I'M max
inc the North Carolina railroad lease an
issue was probably the greatest blundcr
II was an acknowledgment of defeat
and a confession that his opposition 90
Pritchard was not ON account OF the Sill
yer issue. There IS some difference or
opinion. of course, on the lease questlo"
i'm the Legislature. but IT. is impossible
TO make il a party question. u y SIM
ntv what is best .or the State. The re-
suit Of the senatorial contest Mr.. Pear
son. says. is fatal to Butler DONNA
,ion I'm the state. and the feeling of Dom
ocfrats so far as he observed In Raleish
was that of profound satisfaction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
MUSr NOr INrERRUPr sPLdhERS
And Politicians Must Not Use vulgar or
Proianc Language.

RALEIGH. y. g.. Jan. 22 Special
There were many bills introduced In tho
legislature to-day, but they were of local
interest The bill introduced a few days
ago 20 make IL mssemcanor To wilfully
disturb a political meeting. came mp on
its third reading. and caused "A hot de-
bate. Some favored 70. and others did
not. until an amendment was INTRODUCED
10 make it IL misdemoanor for speaker
to use vulgar or prOfane language while
speaking. inasmuch as interruptions were
generally provoked by the speakers lam
guage. II was referred 10 the Judiciary
Committee.
The Republican caucus met tonight ID
consider the Popuiist communication or
last night It IS said that Governor Rus
sell favors the majority Of Populists. lf
the Republicans turn down the minority
caucus. they win be- guilty OF gross In
gratitude. for 70 was by the minority vote
they elected their United States senator,
Pritchard.
Butler interviewed Governor Russell to-
nieht. Dockery and Brewer Republcan9
will Introduce bins 10 put Russell in charge
~ the state institutions. so he can change
sIperlntendents and directors at his plcns-
ure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
TgT4L UITHOUT JURIES.
Delaware constitutional Convention's IL
forts purify the Ballot

WILMINGTON. DEL. Jan 2-.-lhe
Constitutional Convention, sitting as the
Committee OF the Whole. this afternoon
adopted by vote of - TO an iron-clad
article for the next state Consuiuti,o'n
uroviding for the purity OF the balo,.
The article covers an possible onen,e5
against the ballot provides for the lila'
OF accused persons by three JUICES ''',, 49,,
ont either grand or petit juries. fixes inc
nunishment for such offences al from
500 to s. 600 fine. and from SIX months
to five years Imprisonment and ten years
disfranchisomeut The section covers
AN elections. even primaries- lt VIII 1'
,,Ionted bv the convention sitting as such.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
.E.eapea Nun Denic. Her Charges.

ANNAPOLIS. MD, Jan. 2s-Mrs Mary
NJ Nyhite nee windsor. who Is said TO
bo In "A diving condition. has made a
statement before a notary public, In
which she refutes all she has said about
the Catholic Church and the life Of the
nuns. II will be remembered that Miss
Windsor created quite sensation few
years ago by posing as AN escaped nun.
and attempting TO lecture on the life OF
a nun In the Catholic Church. and hes es-
cape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

The Public of Durham Excited and in-
censed ~ the Verdict.

DURHAM y. g.. Jan. 2.-spociaL-The
iiry trying Reuben Barbee for the mur-
der OF william Cole to-day brought In
a verdict OF mot guilty The public
was surprised and greatly incensed at
tbis announcement. Excitement runs
high. and the comment Of leading cit-
zens lack a good deal Of being comDh-
mentaiy 10 the jury.
II Is a source Of lively criticism that
Artela Mitchell. the thirieen-year-oid
colored nurse. on trial FOR murder OF
colored infant. asked, through her coun-
ssl 10 submit 10 a verdict of man laugh
ter" and was given a centance OF seven
years in the penitentiary, while kueDen
Barbee. the white man with property
was acquitted and turned loose 10 sport
v.itb human lie as he may see nt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

The Medicine Man Turned ioose-im-
mense Goal shipments,

ROANOKE. VA. Jan -special-Thc
wife of James Rock. manager Of the large
Moomaw farm near Clovcrdale. attempt
ed suicide this morning by shooting her
SELF In the breast twice with pistol
There is said to be- no possible chance Of
her recovery no cause BIS known for
the desperate deed though the unfor-
tunate woman has been in poor health
for a long time.
w. ID. Gray the man arrested yester-
day for selling dangerous medicines, was
released to-day The medicine was ana
lived and pronounced harmless and tho
Commonwcalths Attorney recommended
his discharge.
Castner Il Curron Pocahontas coal
agents an this point. have sold and ship.
ped l2j 2}0 tons from January ist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
INrEN1or or SHORTHAND DfAD.
Sir Isaac Pitman'- Long and Useful Life.
Knightcd for Ills Services.

LONDON. Jan. 22-sir Isaac pi'man.
The inventor of The system o. steno-
graphy which bears DIS name. is dead.
Sir Isaac ritman was born at Trow-
bridge. Wiltshire. England. Jan. g. 1873.
Iie has been physically feeble although
mentally active for some time past AIr.
Pitman was made % knight in lsSi I'm
consideration for thc work he had done
in DIS marvellous system OF stcnography.
He left school at twelve years of age.
ard became n clerk .n the counting-houeo
Of cloth manufacturer. After six years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
,,,erieon Claim, Against Spain.

vAsUINGTON, d. c. Jan. 22.-ln re-
.,,onss 10 "A resolution. the President to-
5sv transmitted TO the Senate list of
I've claims filed in the Department OF
S,,,e nv American citizens against Spain
aris,ng out of the insurrection IN the
island OF cuba. together with such cor.
respondencc relating 10 the capture OF
,ha schoonsr Competitor. and the persons
claiming American citizenship taksa on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Jan. ply d.
rectlon of Lord Salisbury. the military
most OF tho Uruan. In British Guiana,
which led 20 acute troubles with Nene-
zuela. has been discontinued. An Indian
post-holder has been substituted for the
police garrison In obedience 10 directions
from the Colonial Office In London. and
one OF the greatest thOrns In Venezuela ;
side Is thereby removed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-23
The Montgomery oa for Hampton Roads.

NEW YORK. Jan. 22-The United
states cruiser Montgomery. which re-
ceiyed an Injury 10 her bottom. and had
her propeller blades broken by touching
some submerged obstruction IN the chan
nell near Governors Island last week.
which Obliged her to return 70 the navy
ward for repairs. passed out az sandy
Hook this morning bound for hampton
Roads 20 ioln the squadron there.