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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

4 Transformation Made in an EN-Demo>
cratic Association.


WASHINGTON. d. c., March 2G.-The
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Of which Chauncy T. Black. of Pennsyl-
vania, is chairman and Laurence Card
ncr Of Washington, is secretary, has is
sued a general call TO each Democratic
Society in the United States which is re-
spectfully asked 10 join the National As
ISOLATION Of Democratic Clubs ia the
celebration Of the lOith birthday Of
Thomas jefferson on the 10th Of april
next in such manner and by suca cere-
monies as may TO each Of them be NEST
agreeable.
The Executive Committee Of the clubs
has been reorganized on the silver bnsiA
President Black announces the compile
ton of the Executive Committee Of the
National Association OF Democratic Clubs
which will serve until the convention of
Democratic Clubs in 1900 as follows:
Benton Mcmillan, Of Tennessee; George
II. Lambert of New Jersey; T. Chamber
Smith. OF North Carolina; c. o. Richards.
of Utah: John X. Mclean, Of Ohio, j..
Z. Howell of Georgia; II. d. Money. Of
Mississippi; James G. Dahlman, of iSe
braska; Stephen NJ. White. Of California;
Edward Murphy. Jr.. Of New York.
Lloyd l.. Jackson Of Maryland: John l.
Mitchell, OF Wisconsin; Charles J. Faux
ner OF West Virginia; William j. Stone.
OF Missouri: George Fred. Williams, OF
Massachusetts, j. 5. Hogg OF Texas; and
j. c. Sibley Of Pennsylvania
Mr.. Chauncy Black especially calls at
tention 20 the fact that very little OF the
old committee survives in the new one
and says each Of the gentlemen named ca
this committee gave loyal support To the
candidates and platform Of the party In
the last Presidential campaign. ihcrc-
fore fl is to be presumed that they can be
depended upon in the future. tnetely
making this committee In great contrast
with its predecessor which had upon .
majority of members who not only coz
tributed money but worked 20 bi 'ng
about defeat 10 the silver party. Among
these were William l.. Wilson. Henry
Watterson. Don. NJ. Dickinson and tohn
c. Black
The president OF the league further
states that Mr.. Bryan will be the guest
of the league and the principal speaker at
its banquet In this city on the 18th proxi-
mo and he convenes the Executive Com
mittee to meet here on April 18th for or
ganlzation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

up IL was caused by criticism ol -a'.
Aller 1Pop. of Nebraska). ooJectins " N,e
Committee on Postofiices ana fostrodus
considering postoiice nominations uns'
the vacancies were filled. AS tne coinn'is- coit-
foe now stands. there is not Democtd.'S
member on II. Mr. Butler Pop Oh North
Carolina). being the only senator opposea
to the Republicans. Mr.. Allen ssud 'nas
this was not a fair representation loi
ire whole Senate. The Republicans au-
mitted that In some OF the committees
they appeared 10 have the best or II. pue
they insisted that they were UNWILLING
10 be charged. with tho responsibility Oh
legislation unless the Senate gave them
a majority Of strongest Republicans IN
all committees. r,
This the Democrats declined 10 90. Inc
Democrats insisted that they should name
Democrats for those whose terms nad
expired. and that the Republicans should
keen the bOltlng Republicans now on the
committee as a part Of the Republican
representation.
In the discussion the Republican leaders
insisted that they must be given clear
majority or that all the elements opposed
TO the straight Republicans should com
bine and take the committees themselves.
No conclusion was reached either upon
this matter or the treaty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

Confesses to Robbing the city OF Baltimore
and It's Employees.

BALTIMORE. March 2i.-Mayor Hooper
to-day removed from office d.. George
Wellington Bryant, colored. sgperinten-
dent OF the Middle district 4 he street
cleaning department. Bryant confessed
that he had systematically ro0 bed botn
the city and the men I'm his employ The
amount Of his shortage is not yet known.
but il is estimated that the city Will
temporarily lose about s. 20. The
seventy-nve colored men who con-
stitute the Middle district street
cleaning brigode are believed 20
have lost about 5000 The city's lois
Is covered by a bond. Bryarts pecula-
tions have been going on for several
months. He manipulated the payroll
against the city. and used all sorts or
schemes to hold up a portion OF the money
due his employees. He can be indicted for
both perjury and false pretences.
Bryant was one OF the best-known col
ored men in the city. He Is a graduate
physician and q man OF considerable
ability. lie has long been prominent IN
Republican political circles. and during
the last campaign he stumped the state
for the Republican ticket lie was an
applicant for the position OF commissioner
OF deeds Tor the District OF Columbia un-
der President Mckinley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
NORTH C.IROLINI OFFICES.
Appoin niments Have Been Decided on But
VIII Not He Made Nerv soon.

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. March 26.-Spe-
cial.-The nominating Of Mr.. James NJ.
Millikan. as United States marshal for
the Western District Of North Carolina,
which was sent to the Senate to-day was
no surprise. and has already been anticl-
pated in these dispatches.
There was nothing OF fact I'm tho pub
lished rumor that this nomination rad
been held up at the request OF Repre-
sentative Pearson, who had endorsed Mr..
Grant for the same position.
The selection OF Mr. Millikan was uuan-
imouslv agreed upon by the North Caro-
lima delegation several days ago, tfere
has been no hitch since. and Mr.. Pear
son is in perfect accord with his collea-
CUES i'm Congress- and Senator Pritchard.
There will probably be no more ap-
pointments for North Carolina made i'm
medately. but selections for all of the
general Federal officers in the Western
District Of the State have been agreed
upon. The only offices 10 be nlled now
are the District and Assistant United
States Attorney and Collector OF In
ternal Revenue.
Mr.. A. ;. Harpins. eX-Mayor Of Ashe-
vile. has been selected by Representa-
tive Pearson as the next postmaster or
that city. The appointment Will be very
acceNtable, as lNe dppitdhl - WN'i p'o'H-
fed for the position. and Is strongly en-
dorsod by his fellow-townsmen.
The North Carolina Representatives.
Messrs. Pearson and Linney, have been
able to effect several changes in the
tariff schedules Of importance 10 their
constituents Thy have other amend
ments. which they will offer at the pro-
per time and may speak on the bill be-
fore the discussion is ended.
Representative Pearson, with the con-
sent Of the Committee on Ways and
Means" hopes to be able to secure a
change in the mica schedule, which will
be of great benefit to an important inter-
est Of his State.
lie will ask that a specific duty OF
two cents per pounds per square inch pe
substituted for the ad valorem duty
at present I'm the bill. The rate pro-
posed will really he a reduction in tpe
rate of duty on the inferior quality. or
on mica in fragments or blocks OF small
Dimensions while it will afford the need
ed protection 10 the more valuable grades
of the product. Professor j. A. Holmes
State Geologist OF North Carolina, ac-
companied by dealers and producers ol
mica. are now here. and i'm consultation
with members of the committee.
As no new developments in the North
Carolina iudgeship are Immediately eN-
pected il is probable that several OF
the asprants now in Washington Will re-
turn home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

The Arbitration Treaty and Representa-
tion on Committees Discussed.

The Arbitration Treaty ana Erpfesehta-
tion on Committees Discussed.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 26-The
debate on the general treaty of arbitra-
ton is losing interest among senators,
and much less time than formerly Is de-
voted to its consideration. This alter
noon, MIR. Gray, OF Delaware. spoke IN
opposition 70 the Chiffon amendment,
which for three days has been under con-
sideration. Senator Gray fayOrs the treaty
as negotiated by Mr.. Oney, but inasmuch
as the committee amendments have been
agreed TO, he does not think that any
further alteration in the text Of the con-
yention is necessary. The committee
amendments, Mr.. Gray holds. covers the
same ground generally sought 10 be COW
cred by Mr.. Chiffon. and the substitution
OF his modifying clause to the effect that
nothing should be submitted 10 arbitration
but such matters as the Senate may agree
10 arbitrate, IS confusing, and only tends
to cucumber the treaty.
Senator Thurston advocated the adop-
ton OF the amendment reported TO the
Senate during last session. and particu-
larly that 10 the first article. relative to
the scope OF the treaty which eliminated
all questions relating TO foreign or domes-
tic policy Of either OF the contracting
parties.
During the course OF the debate, IL was
suggested that perhaps IL would be best
TO return TO the plan suggested by Lord
Salisbury. and submit TO arbitration only
matters involving the question OF pecu-
MARY damages. This suggestion was de-
clined by Secretary Olney.
During the debate In secret session the
question Of the committee vacancies came
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

APPLETON, WIS. March 26-Farm-
ers report TINT practically all OF the win
ter wheat and rye OF Outagamie county
has been killed during tho last winter by
lack OF snow 10 protect the grain dur
ing the cold months. AT least three
fourths OF the entire wheat and rye crop
Of the county has been destroyed and
these grains compose about one-third OF
the amount OF grain OF all kinds raised
Tho majority OF the farmers will put IN
spring wheat instead OF the grain that
was destroyed. The report from Outa-
ganie county Is undoubtedly true OF other
counties IN the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

Report. That Two VIII Not Ts Disturbed
Are Not Credited.

NIION March 2j.-A visit paid
TO President Mckinley by Commissioner
FCrman, Of the Internal Revenue Bureau.
has been considered significant, in view
of the statements that ne would be allow
ed 10 hold his Office undisturbed as
recognition Of the services T. the Gold
Democrats i'm the late campaign. Mr..
FOrman ran for Governor OF Illinois on
the Palmer and Buckner ticket. and short
Is after the election was appointed 10 the
Internal Revenue COmmssiorershi by
President Cleveland. lie said 10 lay. after
his call on Mr.. Mckinley, that se had no
Information that he would no. be dis
turbed.
Another case where 30 IS said the Gold
Democrats Will be rewarded through the
retention OF their members in office IS
that OF Ciaud NJ. Johnson. of the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing. III position
Is under the protection Of the civil service
regulations. but this is not considered con-
elusive evidence he viii be allowed TO
remain. Secretary Carlisle had a talk
with President Mckinley and secretary
Gage concerning Mr.. Johnson. fie asked
the chiefs retention. on the ground that
Mr.. Johnson's work I'm the late oampaign
contributed largely 10 Republican success
in Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
Hunting Fight News al Sea.

BOSTON. MASS, March 28.-An anus
ing incident occurred on the last passage
from this port TO Savannah OF the steam
ship NacOOchee. Captain Smith. Friday.
While the steamer was under full steam
"A rOwboat was sighted or Cape Hat
teras. The men In the boat signaled FOR
the Nacoochee TO stop, and. thinking that
they might be shipwrecked sailors Cap
tain Smith caused the steamer TO slow
down.
When within haiiing distance OF the
boat he was informed that II belonged
10 u fishing schooner which was seen i'm
the distance. The men in the boat sim
ply wanted 10 know who won the fgh'
al Carson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
Manitoba school Question.

WINNIPEG. March 26.-After a bitter
debate and many stormy scenes the Mani
toba Legislature yesterday ratified the
settlement OF the Roman Catholic paro-
chial school question. The bill embody-
ing the amendments 10 the school iaw In
accordance with the Laurier-Greenway
soreement. was read a third time.
when the Papal Delegate, now en- route
from Rome 10 Canada. arrives, he VIII
iind the parochial school question. as far
as Manitoba is concerned, settled.-New
work sun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
RICHMOND VA. SATURDAY. MARCH q. 1897

candidate for the position, but has given
his endorsement TO MS county man, MI
Hilemap. who IS known as Representative
Yost's candidate. Mr. Hileman. who is
also here. has strong endorsements from
his norton Of the State. where he IS
well-known and successful business man.
CAPT. Henry Rives. Of Albemarle, how
over is stil I'm the field for the position.
lie IS also after a consulate. and has been
endorsed for both positions. ISthough
ne may not be rendered the choice Of the
two. he hopes to land one Of them at
fa4-f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
wIArl,tn tnirCN,r.

WASHINGTON, March 2s.-Forecast FOR
Saturday:
For Virginia-Fair. but with increasing
cloudiness: northerly winds. slight rise In
temperature.
For North and South Carollna--Gener-
ally fair; slightly warmer. southwesteriy
winds becoming variable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

PARIS. March 2G.-The Figaro says that
the eovernmcpt has decided 10 ask The
chamber OF Deputies TO vote a credit
amounting TO eight hundred million francs
(SlGO 900 900 for the purpose OF construct
ing forty-hve large war ships and 10
torpedo boats the whole 20 be completed
within eight years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
PrGfLISTfC POSTMisrER.
He May Bo Removed for Engaging In
Prize Fight.

WAsHINGTON. March 26.-Presldent
Mckinley has decided TO remove POST
master Steven L. Poe, Of Grafton, W..
Va. on account Of his pugillstic tenden-
cies. Charges were made against Mr.. Poe
by citizens OF Grafton that prior 10 the
November elections he engaged IN a prize
fight under the regular ring rules. and IN
eight rounds. by "a scientific blow, put
his opponent out. the postmaster pocket
ing the proceeds OF the bout Ii was rep
resented 10 the President that the Grafton
Leader. edited by Mr. Poe. printed full
account Of the night. It is expected tnat
Mr.. Poe's successor will soon be named,
and that J. w. Holt editor OF the Grafton
Sentinel the leading Republican paper
OF that city, will be named as his sue
cesSO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

lie Wants to Restore the Old IS Per Cen
Tariff on Iron ore.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 26.-Spe-
cial.-Rerresentstive Yost will offer an
amendment to the tariff bill restoring the
MCKINLEY duty to seventy-fve cents per
ION ON iron ore. il stead Of the rate in the
bin of forty cents per ton. lie Viii make
a sptech uroer the hve-miuute rule IN
support Of his amendment
what improved In voice, is still suffering
from throat affection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
pa,me,t ot Members of the Re i.I sta !,

BERLIN. March 26.-In the course Of
the progress OF the estimates toward
their third reading in the Relchstag to-
day an amendment proposed by the Rad,-
Gals providing for the payment OF mem-
hers OF the House was adopted by vote
of 10 10 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
Third iostponemrnt.

NEW LONDON, CONN. March 2s.-
The new gurbOat Wilmington did not
start to-day for her speed trial over the
London Sound course third postpone
ment being necessary on account OF the
heavy sea prevailing. The torpedo boat
Porter after running Out 20 the course
reported beat like tho Wilmington could
not live In such q sea.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
Gladstone "A Bicyclist.

LONDON. March 26.-Bicycle enthusl-
asts are greatly cheered by receipts OF
the news that Mr.. Gladstone, notwith-
standing his great age has Joined the
ranks OF the wheelmen He has written
10 a friend in London that he has fairly
mastered the machine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

MONTREAL. March 2I.-Another shock
n earthquake was felt al l2.Ol o'clock
this morning, shaking up many big build
ing and being distinctly felt la AL quar-
ters of the city, but no serious damage
was done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

WASHINGTON. d. C., March 2G.-Spe-
cial.-Mr. Thomas j. Wilson. Of Clifton
Forge who is In the city, wishes II stated
thar be has filed no application for the
collectorship OF Internal Revenue Tor the
Western District. Hs " W no sense -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

IsHPEM1NG. MICH. March 26.-The
rewly. form ed pool OF Michigan mines.
producing Pessener ore, with probably ix
"A base price nity 20 seventy cents below
LIST years figures. No further reduction
in wa2es Is ceElsnIlated io1 the present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
RANGE OPTuERM MOMErER.

The following was the range Il tho
thermome.er az Tho Times building yes
serday: . a. NJ 70; II NJ. -: 3 y. NJ.
u; Z r. NJ. 81. > u. ". Il. Il l.. n. -.
Ayerage Is l-..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
THE PHILIPPINE EEBELLiOy.

Spaniard- lake ah IN'ftuIHsIy uIUUHy
View of the situation.
MADRID, March 26.-The Manila cor
respondent of the impartial cables that
the Spaniards there take a gloomy view
of the outlook. IL is thought that even
ii the rebellion should be temporarily sup
nressed IL would recur in an aggravated
form
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27
A MISTAKE.

The statement then proceeded to give
the details Of the actual raid into Boer
territory. I'm this DR.. jameson said ne
acted entirely upon his own responsibility.
He received no instructions from any
one.
In reply 10 a question by Mr.. Henry
Iabouchere. Dr. Jameson said that he
had never been informed that the OF
ncers Of the British Government sup
ported his action.
He says, I'm effect. that he knew now
that the expedition into the Transvaal
was a mistake because IL had not been
successful. II he had succeeded he
would have been forgiven. His answers
10 the questions were given IN Gear
voice and without evasion.
SEEKING WAR.
The Daily News and the Daily Chroni-
Gle will tomorrow comment at some
length on the increasing hostility OF Colo
nial Secretary Chamberlain TO the Trans
vaal as shown by his questions before
the South African Committee. Both
papers suggest that he Is delluetdtty
seeking war with the Transvaal
In the mind Of the unpreludiced public
there Is no doubt that Mr.. Chamberlain $
amour propre has been severely hurt IN
his diplomatic struggles with President
Kruger. in which the wiley old Boer has
shown that he is easily Mr.. Chamber
lains master in statecraft and 10 now
appears that. smarting under his defeats,
the Colonial Secretary is seeking the
solace Of revenge against the Beers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-27

lcpnt!nued on Second rageQ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-18
AUCTION SALES.
By B. F. Knox, Auctioneer.
TRUsTFEs' SALE.


By virtue of deed of trust, dated April
9th, 1894, and recorded in deed book No
80, psg. ia, of the land records of Alexan'
dris city, Virginia, executed by Mary A.
Kelly and James L. Kelly, her husband, to
Thomas Leadteater ct ais, trustees of the
Old Dominion Perpetual Building Fund AS.
ISOLATION of Alexandria Virginia, and being
thereunto directed by the Boa d of Directors
of the said association, the undersigned, trus-
tees of the said association, will at twelve
o'clock m. on
SATURDAY,
the 9th day of November, 1897,
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building in the city of Alexandra,
Virginia, offer for sale at public auction for
cash. all that TENEMENT and LOT OF
GROUND situated in the city of Alexandria,
Virginia, on the north Size of Prince street.
between Fayette and Henry streets. and
bounded and described as follows: Beginning
on the north side OF Prince street at the end
of 1913 feet inches from the corner of Fay.
cite street and at the ceutre of said square ];
thence westwaidly by and with Prince street
and binding thereon 20 feet; thence north.
wardly and parallel TO Fayette street 100 feet
to a ten feet alley thence eastwardly by and
with said alley % feet, and thonce by S
strai. hit line to the beginning, together with
the use of said alley and all rights and appur-
senances to the same belonging. Conyeyanc.
ing at The cost of the purchaser.
FRANK T. KING,
B. T. JACOBS, Trustees
B. NJ. GREEN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-18
Alexassaris 9azette.
SINKING IN QUO KSAND.


DR.. John Nugent, of EaStpoIt, L. l.,
started Oh q duck hunting trip early
Monday morning that came very neal
costing him his life. Had it not beei
for the intelligence of a Newfoundland
dog the physician, in all probability
would have been swallowed in quick
sand. DIR. Nugent had not been ou
long fore he sighted flock OF b'a /
ducks in the marshes. He manager to
crawl sufficiently near for shot, ant
succeeded iu killing one duck ant
wounding two others, In bis eeeer
ness to capture the wounded foW Is e
did not notice that with nearly every
step he was sinking deeper in tn
marsh. Suddenly he went down near
ly to his waist. Despite his efforts o.
could not free himself. He used HI:
gun for staff, but even with the aid O
the weapon he was unable TO make pro
gress, but, instead, was horrified to fno
that he was gradually sinking deeper
in the mud and qucksand.
The physicians only hope of rescue
from death was to attract the attention
of some other gunners to his peril. HI
shouted for help, and his cries of alarm
seemed to explain to the dog the peril
of his master. The animal barked apo
frisked about, and finally started OF
yelping. The dog had gone a consid
cradle distance when he met ]. Cor
with, the local druggist.
Mr.. Corwith bad not heard the doc
tors shouts, but the dogs actions at
traced his attention. The aiima
would run up to him and bark ano
yeIp and then start of'in the direciio'
of the marsh. Corwith followed The
dog, and iu short time found the doc
tor, waist deep in the quicksaud. Cor
with procured several pieces of fenc
rails and couple of planks, and stand
ing on this improvised platform sue
ceeded after considerable exerlioD il
rescuipg the doctor
DR.. Nugent was very much exhaust
ed, and it was some time before be
could make an effort to commence tht
homeward journey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-18
Improved Cooking Arrangements.

For the better accommodation of lis patrons
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces that the Pullman buffet cars running
on the Colonial xpress between Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and Foston have
been equipped with 'brOlers" SO that steaks,
chops, spring chickens and potatoes can be
cooked and served hot from the stove. This
adds greatly to The oonveniences of this popu
lar train. Orders given from the menu cad
will be served with promptness
The Colonial Fmpress leaves Washington
week days at ESQ a. m. Baltimore, $50 a.
Boston without change at $50 p. IN. Re.
turning, it leaves Boston, week days, ut 9:0,
a. NJ, arriving at Philadelphia, sos N
Baltimore, $40 p. NJ, and Washington,
9:45 D. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-18
Personally Conducted Tour $.

The Personally Conducted Tourist System
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for
tho season of 1877 and '9S has arranged 70,
the following tours:
Calfornia-Four tours, leaving January s,
January 27. February is ard March 10.
Florida Four tours to Jacksonville will
leave January 25, February s and %, and
March S. The first three admit of a sojourn
Of two weeks in the State. Tickets for the
fourth tour will be good to return by regular
train until May 81, 1898
For detailed itineraries, giving rates snd
full information, address Geo. w. Boyd. AS
sistant General Passenger Agent, Phiiadci.
phia.