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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
MEMPHIS FILEED WITH REFUGEES
Hundreds Crowd in iron, the Flooded
Districts.

Memphis. March 1S.-1hc work OF rescu-
ing the people in the flooded district Is be-
ing carried on day ana hight and this
morning half a dozen steamers brought ia
Memphis over 1000 refugees
The Steamboat men tell some narrowing
slorles OF suffering and death. One wom-
an VINO was rescued from an Indian mound
10 miles west OF here, held in her arms q
dead infant that had perishod from cold
anu munger. Another family OF four Wher,
rescued, related that two small children
were drowned IN sight of their helpless
parents -
Islands Nos. 81. &c. 81 ana 10, IN the Mis-
sisSipli river. are completely submerged
and the inhabitants. TO the n,im,rr Of
about 900, have abandoned their homes
Rain began 10 fall here yesterday after
noon, and at noon to-day thcry. had been
no ccssu ton of the downpc,r.
ne river now marks 3j9. The lcvccs
are stund.n;; the strain much better than
was expected. but Il break is liza bic to oc-
cur at any moment.
y leVee near Carruthcrsvllie. Mo,
broke this afternoon. but whether dam
age was done is not yet known. Private
rGports are that Is was simply n break,
while the lcvee board heciires 1t was the
result or cut. There have been no
additional drownings reported to-day,
bue the rumogcd drowning from l1git ge
in Arkansas was confirmed.
but ;hc rumcred drowning from n bridge
The victims were mother and four
Gnildrcn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
SUPREME COURT or APPEARS.
Long Hackct nnh II Number or he.
CfSiOnS.

Ricllmond, Va. March 1S.-Lrhe FOL
lowing were the proceedings in the Wiz
gina supreme Court OF Appeals to-
day:
Judge James Keith: Rce.se & CO. vs.
Bates, Circuit Court Of Norfolk county;
reversed
Batimore Steam Packet CO. vs.. vii
liams ct ais. and New York, phladel-
Dhia and Norfolk Railroad co. VS.. vii
mans and othens Corporation Court
city of Norfolk; reversed
Holton ct ais. Us. Vclincs. Chanccry
court city Of Norfolk; affirmed.
Frceman's administrator VS.. Buffers
circuit Court Of Culpeppcr county: re-
yersed " :. -.
Sulphur Mines Co. v.s. Phoenix m
snrance Co, Law and Equity Court
city OF 3ticirmund; affirmed. 2a - :.
judge John w. Riely: Pryor vs.
Commonwealth, Circlit Court OF Mont
Eone!y county; affirmed
Bu2uss vs. Hines. Law and Equity
Court city Of Norfolk; reversed
Judge *. II. Cardwcll: Chca than al
as. VS.. Cover ct ais, Circuit Court ol
CheSteriield county; reversed
luuse Iohn a. Buchanan: Tatem and
olhers vs.. Ballard, Law and Equity
Court city OF Richmond; affirmed
Mathews vs.. Traders Bank OF I.ynch.
Duri;, Corporation Court city OF Lynch
burg; reversed.
Coiloe Woodcnware company vs.. Cof-
lee Machine Works, Law ana Equity
Court city OF Hichmond; appeal and
SupersedeaS.
Worsham Us. Commonwealth County
Court Of Alexandria; writ Of error re.
fused.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway com.
pany vs.. CLOVIS. Circuit Court city OF
ltichm0nd: writ Of error refused.
Darden VS. Ferguson. further argued
fn
mi3fd. ~ =
Sn1eldS vs.. NGanoney. argued ny II. II
Horland for appellant and continued un-
Ill Tomorrow
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
TIEEPOSTAE. CONGRESS.
Money WnnIed to Entertain II When
II Meets in June

Washington. March 1s.-Thc House
reassembled at noon pursuant to nd-
journment, very large proportion OF
the members being present and the pub-
lie galleries were well filed
The chaplain's prayer and reading of
the journal occupied fifteen minutes
The Spell er laid before the House
the recommendation Of the Postmas ter
General for an appropriation Of 5000 600
to be Immediately available to enable
the government to defray the expenses
OF the postal congress which will assem-
bic In Washington In May next The
department finds Itself In the embar-
RAISING position Of having the congress
on lis hands with no means 10 provide
for It's reception and entertainments
Mr.. Henderson. Republican. Of Iowa.
stated that the Comittee on Ways and
Means would not be ready to report
until tomorrow; therefore he moved
that the House adjourn until Friday
This was aS!red to. and al 1926 the
House was declared adjourned by
Speaker Reed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
FAMILY ExrERMINATED.
Ghostly work Of II Husband, Ending
with SHicihp.

Wanego. Kas., March 1S.--Willlam
Fees a farmer living five miles west OF
This place. blew out his brains last night
after a murderous assault. in which he
attempted to extcrminatc whole
family. Fees family recently left him
and returned to the homa Of his wife's
parents, Mrs. and Mrs. S. II. Johnson.
yesterday Fees went to the home and
after his wife had reiterated her deter
minatiOn never to live with him again.
Fees shot her, her mother and sstcr-in-
law. Miss Johnson. and his wife's father.
None Of the women can recover and it
Is doubtful IL Mr.. Johnson will live.
Fees then returned to his own home
and killed himself.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
CONDITlONS or AUTONOMY,
4Ndntrats Guarantee Hiborty Ana
Protection to M0slcm n,td Christian,

Canea. March lS,-The proclamation
ISSUED by the foreign Admirais announc-
ing the conditions under which auton-
omy will be granted TO Crete promises
'he adoption OF measures to regulate the
workings or complete autonomy for the
island and guarantees To every one. of
Whatever race or religion. perfect lib
erty and security Of property. The pro-
clamation concludes by saying:
a new era is opening for Crete Let
All persons lay down their arms. The
PoWerH count upon the corporation of
Christians and Moslams alike to aid in
the task which promises to Insure order
and prosperity"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
HOne 10 DO Him i.onor.

san Francisco, March 1S.--Corbett ar
rived in this city on n special train
the station when the ex-cllampon
aiShtcd and ne at once entered q cab
and was driven 10 his home
This morning he shows no ill-eirects Of
his contest with lNitZsimmons He IS up
and around and appears to be in his
normal condition IT is said that he
has no plans for the future and that
he has cancelled all engagements
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19

the present law for the schedule In the
bill reported OH Monday last.
An amendment was proposed by Mr..
Robertson authorizing the President 10
give notice OF the abrogation Of the Ha-
waiian treaty, which was promptly
voted down. #
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Will. HEt:lN NExTsuxDAY.
Greece Must Withdraw Her Wnrships
# : Fight,

London. March 1S-IShc st. Iama;
Gazette asserts that the bloCkude pf The
coasts of Crete tIc -warstiiT5 Uff- -1ht
powers will begin next Sunday morniar,
ana that theforeign admirnis have re-
uueSteu Greece to withdraw her war
ships from Crctnu waters before thai
lime; otherwise force will be employed
TO compel their departure.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Aprotcst from, A,,.trin.

Vienna, March 1S.-Thc Australian
government has made I protest to The
portc against the outragcs; committed
Dy Afoslems i'll the village or Nlscob in
European Turkey.
nc Neu trele l'rcSsc publishes Il ru-
NOR that Col. Nassos. commander of tho
Greek troops in Crete, has left the is
land "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
= GRECIAN VESSEL SUNK.
schooner LINDEN WITH 4 rms Fired on
md AGnt 20 tho ROtfnm

Vienna, March 1S.--The Government
has received advicea that the Austrian
ginboat Sebenico has sunk n Greek
schooner with 4 cargo Of munitions OF
war and number Of Cretan Insurgents
on board. The Sehcnico. under the
orders Of the British Admiral com
manding the British squadron in Cretan
waters. was patrolling off Cape DIa,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Suenl< Thicf arrested.

Sergeant Heppel arrested yesterday
Willie Temple, a. co!ored boy, who is be-
lieved to have been the accomplice of
Percy Johnson who was given six
months for stealing rings from Miss
Davis. BY the arrest or Temple q fine
music box, an entire outfit OF l,oys'
clothing and O new oSercoat have been
recovered, TX S ls
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
\ French Transport aground.

Iouion. March 18.-rhe French trans
port ship Auvcrsnc, having on board
troops, arms, stores etc, destined for
Canea. Crete, Is aground and It has been
necessary TO land the men and stores
IN order to float her
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Forming n Lunchiu. Party.

Georgetown, Del, March 1S.-rhe first
chapter OF what promises to be one of
Dclaware's most celebrated murder
cases, was enacted to-day when a Coro-
ner's jury found Mrs. Louis Gordy had
been murdered by her husband, James
NJ. Gordy. and the second chapter in the
ease may be the last. as a report reach :
ed here that q mob is gathering with
the purpose OF lynchinE Gordy before
daylight. Sheriff johnson has sworn in
a posse to be In readiness to make a
stand against any lynchinG party
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19

,I,,, ~, "nieil 'itt SChooner move III sight.
The schooner was hailed by the gunboat
ana the Insurgents on board in reply
opened fire upon tho Scbcnico. where
upon thc latter turned her guns on Tho
schooner and sunk her
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
The Govcrnors,iip orCre.e.

Parls, March 1S--1hc Echo a'Paris
publishes Il rumor that the Governor
snip OF Crete will be offered to Prince
Henri. Of Orleans. who is now in Abys-
s!nia at the head OF an exploring ex-
npGit;on
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
Bsnlia,, groom. uoy;nw

Romc, March 1S.-Thc Italian wnrship.
lieuano with GOO troops on board. will
start for Crete tomorrow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
FITZ AND GODDARD.

It leaked out this evening that Dan
stuart had offered purse OF $4,000 for
q meeting between Fitzsmmons and Joe
Goddard. 10 take place In Carson three
months hence. Billy Madden. represent
ins Goddard. jumped at the proposition,
and Julian is thinking 1t over now. ii
Will be left for the champion to decide
whether he will defend his title. Mrs
Ftzsimnpons is violently opposed to the
idea. and It is possible that Bob will
need her advice.
Madden tried hard to get o match for
Steve O'Donnell, but failed Jeffres
the Los Angles giant, who has been as
sisting in Corbctt's training, is matched
against Theodore Van Buskrk, OF the
San francisco, Olympic Club.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
rsu"Ssai.-Frours FOR crete.

Constantinoplc, March 1S.-A Russian
steamer, conveying q battalion OF troops
TO crete, has passed through the Dar-
darncllcS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19

After all the best advertisement for
Newest Discovery" in painless extrac-
ton of teeth are the patients them
selves. N. Y. Dental Rooms Only, new
number. 234 Main street. Ennis. Dentist.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-19
lie Says He WiIl Have IL Fight Win
Fit1a Funci, Ills ITcud tho FIRST
Time they Mect-Corbctt'sa Manager
offers TO Rack HIS principal
AGAINST The Champion.

Carson, Nev., March S.-Fitzsimmons
retired at midnight last night. He did
not sleep we'll, his muscles twitched and
ms arms ached. Ile got up at O'Clock
thls morning and took n, rub down. He
complained OF sore joints, but otherwise
never fo.t better
lie dincd at the penitcntiaty to-day
us the guest Of the warden. If accom-
modations can be secured Fitzslmmons
ana party Will leave tonight for the
coast. IS .-77-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-09
MONETARY COMMISSION.
Unable to Secure Satisfactory Re-
suits from Its LabOrs.

Under the provisions of the act of con-
gress approved March 3, 1897, for the pro-
motion Of an Internal ional agreement re-
specting bimetallism, appointed on the
18th day of April, 1897, Hon. Edward o.
Wolcott, of Colorado; Hon. lAdlai 4.
Stevenson, Of Illinois, and Hon. Charles J.
Paine, of Massachusetts,, as special en-
voys to represent the United States. They
have been diligent in their efforts to Sc
cure the cooperat ton Of European countries
in the international settlement Of the ques-
ton. but up to this time have not been
by their mission. The gratifying action o;
our great sister republic Of FRANCE in join
abou, an agreement among the principal
fixed and relative value between gold and
silver shall be secured, furnished assur-
ance that we are not alone among the
larger nations Of the world in realizing
the international character of the prob
lem and in the desire of reaching some
wise and practical solution OF 1t.
resume of the steps taken Jointly by the
French ambassador in London and the
special ENJOYS of the United States. with
whom our ambassador at London active
ly cooperated In the presentation Of this
subject to her majesty's government This
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-09
CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
Our Diplomatic Relations with Then,
-NicarNGuan Canal,

AS TO the representation of this govern
ment to Nicaragua, Salvador and Costa
1 R1ica; have concluded that Mr.; William L.
United States to the states Of Nicaragua,
Salvador and Costa Rica shall proceed to
San Jose' Costa RIGA. and there temporarily
States to those three states. I took this
action for what l regarded as the para
mount interests of this country. IT was
developed upon an investigation by the
ceivc Mr.. Merrick in his diplomatic quality,
was unable to do so because of the COM
pact i1nclnded June 20 1872 whereby
duras, forming what is known as the
greater republic of Central America, had
SURRENDERED to the representative diet there
agents: The diet was not willing to ac-
cept him because he was not accredited to
that body. l could not accredit him to
that body because the appropriation law
the present minister at Managua, has been
directed to present his letters of recall.
The NicnraEuan Canal.
A subject of large Importance to our
country and increasing appreciation on the
part of the people is the completion of the
lantic and Pacific known as the Mica
raguan canal. Its utility and value to
american AT a,,o commerce Is universally admit
date of July "a last "to continue the surveys
and examinations authorized by the act
approved March 2, 1885," in regard to 1.-The
proper route, feasibility and cost of con-
view of making complete plans for the en-
tire work Of construction of such canal"
Is now employed in the undertaking. In the
future shall take occasion to transmit to
congress the report of this commission,
making at the same time such further sug-
gest1ons as may then seem advisable.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-09
THE PACIFIC RAILWAYS.
Should Government Become n Bfdde r
for the-i<anSas Pacihc:


The Union Pacific railway: main line,
was sold under the decree Of the United
States court for the district OF Nebras ska
on the list and I'd Of November of this year;
The amount due the government consisted
of the principal of the subsidy bonds. $751;
s3l,2ll,n1.75, making the total Indebtedness
the first mortgage lien and the entire mort
gage. claim. Of the government. principal
and interest.
Kansas Pacific line, upon which the gov
eminent holds second mortgage Len.
has been postponed at the INSTANCE s Of the
Of this division of the Union Pacific railway
to the government on November |. 1897.
was the principal of the subsidy bonds.
terest thereon. Sc, s2G. 600. 80. making total
Of s12, 1928, .33. The sale of this road was
originally advertised for November 4. but
public notice Of the event it was postponed
until December 16 and a second adver-
tisement, Of the sale, was made: BY the
sale of the Kansas Pacific will yield to
the government the sum of s., 600 over
az prior liens, costs and charges. If no
all that the government will receive on its
claim of nearly $13,OOO,OOO. The government
has no information as to whether there
the minimum amount herein stated The
question presented therefore is whether
the government shall under the authority
or, redeem the road in the event that a
bid is not made by private parties covering
the entire government claim.
sales will require deposit of $500, 900, as
a and US e5 IN the cause s5oooo
100000 and in the latter the deposit must
3 a sum which with ,the amount already
deposited shall equal Is per cent. Of the
cent, 90 30 and so days after the confirma-
ton of the sale. The lien on the Kansas
Pacific prior to that Of the government
e est ha goth e IVY a S h and ntep
ment, therefore, should 1t become the high
est bidder, will have to pay the amount Of
the first mortgage lien. believe that under
this, and in absence of any action by con-
gress, I shall direct the secretary Of the
treasury to make the necessary deposit as
as bidder and to bid at the sale a sum
which will at least equal the principal OF
the debt due the government: but suggest,
amendment Of the law be Immediately
passed explicitly giving such powers and
appropriating in general terms whatever
In SO important a matter as the gov
eminent becoming the possible owner OF
railroad property which it perforce must
be and 9nss Inc
consideration and action before the con-
summation of the sale. 1t is clear to my
mind that the government should not per-
init the property to be'sold a price which
will yield less than one-half Of the -prin-
cipal of its debt. and less than one-tfth Of
its entire debt, principal and interest.
accept less than its claim. should become a
bidder, and Thereby the owner of the prop
erty. I submit to the congress for action.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-09
Lies in Honorable Paths.

The first acts Of the new government lie
In these honorable paths. The policy Of
long shocked the universal sentiment Of
humanity has been reversed. Under the
new military commander broad clemency
is proffered. Measures have already been
set on foot to relieve the horrors of starva-
ton. The power of the Spanish armies, it
is asserted, is to be used not to spread ruin
and desola ton, but to protect the resump-
ton of peaceful agricultural pursuits and
productive industries. That past methods
are futile to force peace by subjugat1on Is
freely admitted, and that ruin without con-
Spain the fidelity Of a contented depend
ency. DEGREES in application OF the FORE
Swallowed reforms have already been pro-
mulgated.
should Give Spain Chance.
That the government Of sagasta has en-
tered upon course from which recession
with honor is Impossible can hardly be
questioned; that in the few weeks 1t has
existed it has made earnest OF the sincerity
impugn it's sincerity, nor shoulo lmpatlence
be suffered to embarrass it IN the task 1t
has undertaken It is honestly s dye Spain
that she should be given reasonable
chance to realize her expectations, and to
prove the asserted efficacy of the new or
vocably committed. She has recalled the
commander whose brutal orders intlamed
he Amerieanrmind and saoe o.; the eiy-
order of concentration, and has undertaken
to. care for the helpless and permit those
who desire to resume the cultivation of
their fields to do So and assures them Of
in their lawful occupations. She has just
released the competitor prisoners here
tofore sentenced to death, and who have
been the subject of repeated diplomatic
correspondence during both this and the
preceding administration.
Will Not Hesitate to Act.
Not a single American citizen is now in
arrest or confinement in Cuba Of whom
this government has any knowledge. The
near future will demonstrate whether
the indispensable condition of a righteous
peace, just alike to the Cubans and to
terests SO intimately involved in the well
fare of Cuba. is likely to, be attained.
II not, the exigency of further and other
action by the United States will remain
to be taken, When that time comes that
indisputable right and duty. 1t will be
faced without misgiving or hesitancy in the
light Of the obligation this government
owes to itself, to the people who have con-
fided to it the protection of their interests
and honor and to humanity. Sure of the
right, keeping free from all offense our
selves, actuated only by upright and patri-
otto considerations, moved neither by pas
sion nor selfishness, the government will
and property of American citizens and will
abate none Of it's efforts to bring about by
peaceful agencies a peace which shall be
honorable and enduring. If it shall here
after appear to be a duty imposed by our
obligations to ourselves, to civilization and
humanity to intervene with force. it shall
be without fault on our part and only be-
cause the necessity for such action will be
so clear as to command the support and
approval Of the civilized world.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-09
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
Dignity and Honor Require Confirm


alton of the Treaty.
BY special message dated the 18th day
treaty signed that day by the plenipo-
tares of the United States and of the re-
l.ublic of Hawaii having for its purpose the
an integral part Of the United States and
removed the injunction of secrecy, although
the treaty is still PENDING before that b 20 y,
this message because the necessary action
of the congress is required to determine by
legislation many details of the eventual
union should the fact of annexation be &C
complished, as I believe it should be.
While consistently dsavowing from d
very early period any aggressive pollcy OF
group, a long series Of declarations through
three quarters of century has proclaimed
the vital interest Of the United States IN , the
independent life of the islands and their
intimate commercial dependence upon this
country. At the same time 1t has been re-
peatedy that IN no eyens coq hv me me
passage Of the Islands under the COMMA
ton or influence Of another power than the
United States Under these c 1rat distances
ton, heretofore offered but decl1ned, snould
in the ripeness Of time come about as the the
that bind US to those islands, and be real
lied by the free will Of the Hawiian state. :.
That treaty. was unanimously ratified
,den of the repubc Hawaii on the 10Th
Of September last, and only awaits the ia
vorable action of the American senate to
effect the complete absorption Of the
islands into the domain Of the United States;
What the conditions OF such a union shall
be-, the political relation thereof to the
United States, the character Of the local
Administered ton. the quality. and degree of
the elective franchise of the inhabitants
the extension Of the federal laws to the
territory or the enactment of special laws
to fit the peculiar condition thereof, the reg
ula ton If need be of the labor system
therein, are all matters which the treaty
has wisely RELOCATED to the congress.
Should lie Conf rlncd.
If the treaty is confirmed, every con-
sideraton of dignity and honor requires
the wisdom Of congress will see to it that,
avoiding abrupt assimilation of elements
perhaps hardly yet fitted to share in the
highest franchises of citizenship, and hav-
ing due regard to the geographical condi-
tons, the most just provisions for self-rule
IN local matters with the largest political
liberties as an integral part Of our nation,
will be accorded to the Hawaiians. No
less Is due TO people who, after nearly
five years of demonstrated capacity to full
f1ll the obligations of self-governing state
hood, come of their own free will to merge
their destinies in our body polite