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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 1s.-The result
of TUESDAY IS municipal election ln wards
whore there were contests was not known
until long after mianight Inc strongest
night I'm the city between combine ana
"auti-COmDlue" factions of the kepunil-
can party were Zoo the Fifteenth Ward.
the latter faction winning. I'm TINS Wdid
Clinton Rogers Woodruff, Secretary on
the National Municipal League. was
elected member OF tine Ieklslttuic 10
nll vacancy defeating Councilman Jo-
seph L. SWOpe by ESQ votes iu total OF
tbs. aud running 800 ahead of his ticket.
Mrs. William b Riley was eiected IL
school director ON the ticket when COM
tanned the name OF Mr.. SWOpe. I'D tnite
other wards women WHO received lhc
regular Republican NOMINATION TOT ScIlopi
director We're elected. Many women,
however. who received either the Proni-
bitiOn or Municipal League nomination
We're unsuccessful candidates
The contest wdgcd between inc Two
factions Il the Republican Party lh iht
Third Ward eliminated 100 Tragedy.
Assomblvman r. Lincoln Roberts. Well
known politician of the ward, who had
taken am active part In the isht' Nda
standing on the .teps OF ms nome ABOUT
I2.3J O'clOck this m,rnln1, Waltnlhi d
parade of the victorious action "hrh iie
WAS shot I'm the Leg aul dangerously
wounded. William Reed pollilcal enc
my OF Roberts. was arrested suapel'tu Vi
being the assallaut.
I5er Select Council the c0mhinor- elect
nine members. the auti-comnnri l""I'
aud the Democrats one. an 'oiiuiuH
Council the cOmbiuers elect slNiy-lhi'.'
anti-c0mblne tHcnty-one. ana bcino' as
three. This OF course d, uo' lIi,l...a'r
the hold-over members. II the hoidoVer
members in both brIuche- vote ON ~.
panization as they diI gear ago lNS
QUAY people viii bee 200 the minority
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
Sill Afier Annexation.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1S.-AmOng the
passengers from Honolulu on the Aus
tralia was Attorney General Smith, Who
Will proceed AT once to Washington 20
confer with Minister Hatch on annexation
questions His sudden departure was the
outcome Of a hurried meeting Of the
Hawiian Cabinet after the receipt OF inn
portant letters from Minister Hatch re-
gardng annexation.
Iorin A. ThurstOn. formerly Hawaiian
Minister 10 the United States. will ac-
company Mr.. Smith 10 Washington.
II 90 back 10 Washington in the sole
interest Of annexation said Attorney
General Smith to-day cable PROPOSE
tions or any other issue will be relogated
10 the rear The Cabinet has deemed it
necessary from the recent advices from
Mr. Hatch 10 have a representative Of the
Hawaiian republic in Washington with
power to act.
Matters which are Of vital importance
10 the islands will probably come M dur
ing the fortnight that ! viii be IN Wash
ington. and the authority is vested I'm me
to act for this government A great deal
Of valuable time can be saved i'm This
way. 1t is closer political union with the
United States that j shall work for while
i'm Washington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

WASHINGTON. Feb. lS-The Spanish
government has agreed 10 release Julio
Sdnguilly the American citizen. who was
arrested IN Cuba almost two years ago.
When the committee on foreign relations
yesterday took up the consideration OF
Mr.. Calls resolution iustructilg the
President 10 demand his immediate re-
lease. the committee deemed il wise 10
postpone action for one day in order 10
ascertain II there had been any devclOD.
ments in case. since the submission OF the
correspondence. TO the Senate.
This morning letter was received rom
Secretary Olnoy announcing that the
Spanish government had agreed 10 his I'M
mediate release. The committee viii
therefore wait until next Wednesday. its
regular meeting day, and IL the ro!esse
is not granted by that time a unanirOus
report i'm favor of the resolution will Ice
made to the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Feb. 1.-THE tflu-
blcs of Banker j. NJ. Mcknight multiply.
lie was recently arrested and released IN
bond 10 answer charges growing ont OF
the failure of the German National BaIS.
OF which he was President lc5tct ily
affidavit was mad by The United 81 ites
officers charging Mcknight ana T.. A..
Britt member OF the city Council, wit-
dcfrauding the German National out OF
$1,000. Mcknight and Britt We're arrested
I'm tho afternoon and gave bond for TIER
appearance. The arrests were hroyl ht
about by the discovery boo the asscs.s of
the bar1 Of 81 mysterious note f0- s. iDV
without interest signed by Aldermen
Britt and Rccder.
The fact that no charges were preferred
against Rcelor leads % the belief that
he disclosed the nature Of the transact
ton. The note was drawn two years ago.
no the time of the contest in the city
Council. over the election Of a successor
TO the late Mayor Tyler Mcknight was
"a prominent candidate Tor the office. but
was unsuccessful The prosecution Will
attempt 10 show that the bank funds
were used in connection with this con-
test.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

William White. a negro. OF 2l5 East
l03d street was arraigned IN the 'eH'i
al Sessions before Recorder Con charged
with assaulting Emily Gordon WIN F."
batchet. SAYS the New York sun.
White pleaded guilty. saying That ne
bad a little quarrel with the Gordon wo-
man. but did not mean 20 injure her.
You Honah." he said. 1T were Jist
one o. my sleight o hands. tole DE
lady l would chop her head OH an pun
IL back again, but 1 Were only room D
your Honah: jest wanted to scariiy h.I'
De blame natchet slipped. but ! ohiy
meant il for one Of my tricks, you hohdh'
deed I did. .r ,,.,..a
'Wen." said tho Recorder u intend
10 give YOU five years az hard lanor' ana
yoIII stop these little tricks.
But 1 can't you lionah' sald " nl.v,
'dev am der occupation or my eNi7'ei'e.
lyon talk ike an insane person re-
marked tho Recorder.
peg nardon. YOU llOnah, but m hot
an insane uerson / kin eat fire. chew
live kittens. swallow hot leno' D'le n0i''
In iron. drink oXal-- ,,.,
stop" commanded the Recorder. ny
do YOU talk this way? What do you
~ am presudigipertato,' declared
White.
~ WHAT"
"Prostidieipe.tato VIII You Honah's
nermission. I will show one oh ma nrst
museum tricks. IN take this handker-
chief from ma pocket. thusly en- III ne
three hard knots IN it,. thusly; then VIII
toss il I'm de air. thusly, en- you VIII per
ceive thusly dat de knots become uhued
in de air. tn. So.
Tho Recorder leaned forward with his
chin resting on his hands and MS elbows
resting on his desk.
En-" lie exclaimed.
"T'u repoat de- ossidcation for You Hon
abs iudldcation." remarked the prison
or at the bar And after tying three
knots I'm the handkerchief he again threw
r. ,p toward the courtroom ceiling. Then
he shouted:
presto. presto. demofnay.
,rbo handkerchief fell on tho floor knot
loss Three or four persons sitting near
the door clapped their hands IN applause
and were hustled into the corridor. me
Recorder Strengthened I'D and said.
Clever trick: you're not such bad
fellow after an. ! intended To sentence
Won TO i've years Imprisonment hut il
mako II three and "A half years instead.
nrobablv had better take the precaution
Ia notify Warden Sage OF Sing Sing 10
see 10 IT that you don't Juggle youfseI
out of prison
When White was being led back 10 the
men ne turned 10 the court attendant
who was with him and remarked:
III had a chance 10 do dat ere KIT
tn'-eatin' trick I'd o. jest knocked an
other hole in dat ere sentence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

rnn AAnr1Nch coCNciL.
Major Mann Page Made President of the
Body.

Body.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S.-The SupiGne
Council Of the Farmers Alliaicc was in
session here yesterday. Resol ions were
adopted as follows:
Calling on the Senate 10 defeat tie
Loud bill because. as asserted, Il 8 rot a
measure giving a necessary Increase In
the postal revenues. but s. c1lc n red 10
work hardship on the people ~ incftas-
ing the cost Of their literature.
Recommending the kochdalc co-opera-
tive system a. the one best adapted TO the
needs Of the order.
Protesting against the ratification Of
the pending arbitration treaty because.
as alleged II lis dangerous diversion from
the path marked out by Washington"
Declaring the council opposed 10 the re-
leasing of the government lien on the
Pacific railroads. either by legislative or
executive action. without the payment in
full of both principal and interest TO the
United States as they become due. and in
default Of that demanding that the gov
eminent take possession OF and operate
the roads in the interest Of the people.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected:
Prcsident-M Mann Page. Of Virginia.
Vice Presidcnt-C. Vincent. Indiana.
Secretary -Treasurer-W. L. BricKer'
Pennsylvania.
Executive COMMUNICATION Page, Viz
cinfa. r.. 4. Southworth. Col. John Brel-
mig West Virginia: y. Is. Welch. New
York. and w. \. Stokes. south Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

collected and partly used In supplying
arms 10 the Greek subjects OF Abdul
IIamid for use when the National League
or King George shall proclaim general
insurrcctlon.
This organization has been collecting
money for six or eight months said
Mr.. Paamaris. Funds are sent to
George Gousion. manager of the Anglo
Egyptian Bank al Alexandria. also, 81
Rue Lafayette. Paris. and 1927 Clements
Lane. Lombard street. London. L. G.
sThey will be used to free Macedonia
Ebirus. Thcssaly. Albania. and Thracc
and the islands OF the Aegean sea.
we have trusted the powers to right
our wrongs long enough and now feel that
It IS time to strike for ourselves. The
most immediate need for funds IS for the
succor OF tho widows and children OF the
Crctan soldiers who have fallen In batue
or have been murdered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
The Terrible Terrible"

The details Of the steam trials Of tho
British cruiser Terrible. given by tho
London Times. show that she Is n worthy
sister ship of the Powerful. These two
vessels are the largest of the cruiser type
In the world.
They arc 500 feet long and Of about H.
200 tons displacement. or nearly double
that of our Columbia and Minneapolis.
which have 1873 tons each Though they
carry no armor on their sides they dis
place perhaps 800 more than our heaviest
battloships, and only about $40 tons less
than tho biggest battlcships Of any coun-
try.
In horse power they far exceed any
warshirs in tho world
With 1921 revolutions starboard and l0I
port. the Terrible secured 1893 horse
power as the average for thirty consccu-
tive hours making 2O@i knots during
throo runs between RAMS Head and bod
man Point
with III revolutions she reached. az
the avcrase of four hours trial, no less
than 25.5s2 horsepower and a speed 81
22il knots. This was well up tO the rec
ord of her sister ship which made 25.Nsj
horsepower I'm her full-pOwer trial.
IL will be remembered that after the
Powerful went on her ful-Dower trial
she had 10 return 10 Portsmouth in con-
sequence Of the overholting of the funnel
castings and the ammunition passages.
and it was then decided 10 lag the cast
ings with sillcate Of cotton and 10 length
en- tho tunnels ton feet
This arrangement was so successful IN
its effects that while there was no over
heating I'm any of the subsequent trials,
the draught was so improved as 10 ona-
bic the cugino-room staff 90 dispense with
tho use OF the fans. thus not only effect
ing an important economy but producing
more even temperature boi0w.-New
York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
An Ared Moman Arrested.

Mrs. Louisa Meyers a gray-ha!red little
woman. seyenty-two years old, was ar
rested by Sergeant Crooks yesterday al
ternoon on the charge Of feioniousy en-
terlng the home Of Mss Hanna h. Bar
ron "a north Howard street
Miss Barron said that she heard some
one going softly up the steps Ia the mousse
and when few minutes later she. went
upstairs 10 investigate she found the
woman ransacking a bureau. She held
the woman until Sergeant Crooks ar
rived. The woman had in her possession
a black sack about three feet square.
She refused 10 tell anything about herself
except that her name was Louisa Mey-
ers. She said she has no home. her son,
who lives some where on north Broadway.
haylnc put her out OF his house. and for
the last few nights she had slept In any
place she could find.
Miss Barron refused 10 prosecute her
and the charge against her was dismissed.
Cantlin Cadwallader decided 10 give the
woman shelter until today 80 that. =
possible. rer homo NAV he discovered. ~
her friends are not found. she VII be
charged with being vagrant without
visible means OF support. She said she
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
tDoublc L,nching

MEMPHIS. TENN. Feb. ia report
has reached here Of the lynching Of two
negroes near Webb city, a remote vii
lage near Greenville. Miss. a week ago.
The negroes attacked the house Of
white man and burned It TO the ground.
The inmates Of the house escaped the
flames and carried with them a trunk
containing $500. Tho negroes seized the
trunk and made way with 10. They were
captured soon afterward by posse and
ordered TO dig their own graves. After
completing the grewsOme work the ne
groes were lynched The matter has
been kept very quiet and details are
rneaeer. no names being obtainable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
Nnvnl Steel Gnard Ahnlishcd

WASHINGTON. Feb. I.-Socrotary
Herbert's final act before leaving for
Charleston yesterday was 90 sign am or
der abolishing the Naval Steel Board and
transferring its work 20 the bureaus Of
steam Ergireerlng and Construction.
This board. which was constituted 10y
Secretary Whitney has been for nearly
twelve years the source of continual trou-
ole I'm the Navy Department ard the sub
fcct of drastic criticism at all times. Yes
tardav Naval Constructor D8shiei was
ordered 10 the Construction Bureau. and
an matters pertaining 10 ships material
were transferred with him. Similarly As
sistant Engineer Freeman WAS trans
ferred. together with AN machinery mate
riei matters TO the steam Engineering
Bureau. and the third member Of the
board its chairman. Captain 'oihn' is
to be given other duty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

WASHINGTON, D. g.. Feb. 1S.-Acting
Secretary McAdoo and Admiral Ramsay
have authorized an unqualified denial of
the public assertion that Admiral Buce
has sent a report 10 the department criu-
cisine the vessels Of his squadron or
recommending expenditure Approximate
Ing a million dollars. or, I'm fact. any
extended report 90 sll. On the contrary,
as "a result of the stormy trip % Charles
tom. tie additional repairs and exucndl-
lures required is a whale-boat 90 replace
tro one lost by the Maine. The published
statements are declared to be a collection
of the academic criticisms passed upon
the ships by various officers jon thc past
three or four years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

WASHINGTON. n. C.. Feb. 1S.-Cor-
nelius Vanderbilt and wife have rented
half "A new I'm ST. Johns Episcopal church
from Mrs. BENJAMIN H. Wirder. the
widow Of Governor Bushnells old part
ncr and thereby caused trouble Tho
church is very aristocratic its pew rents
are high. very hard 90 secure. ana many
Washiontonians have waited for years
to get "A chance 10 pay pew rent. and
declare that Rev. Or Mackay Smith and
the church Wardons have shown gross
favoritism TO the Nanderbilts.
Feeling T. only partly ailaved by the
statement Of the pastor thar the Wander
hilts rented their half or the pew from
Mrs. Warder. and not from tho church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

DEPOSIT. y. y. Reb. ia valuable
engagement ring lost by Miss Hattie
Corning OF Freetown a wees ago. was
stances Miss Corning lost the ring from
her finger before attending party in
ine neighbcrhood.
When the horse. which conveyed Miss
Corning 10 the party was taken 70 a
biacksmith's shop to-day the Young wo-
mans ring Was discovered firmly en-
badded I'm one OF the horses hoCfs. AL
though the horse had been driven on sew
craI long trips since the party, the ring
was but slightly damaged when returned
the lnscription.-New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
THE rIMEs-RICHMOND. VA, FRIDAY FEBRUARY TO- 1897.

Company. the Butler Hard Rubber Com
many the Peoples Gas Light Company.
OF Passaic. and other coni@ MES.
He is Governor OF the Society for the
Establishment Of Useful manufactures.
which controls the water privileges leas-
ed TO mills in Paterson for the opera
ton OF their machinery; he Is a stock
holder in several newspapers, and is
treasurer Of the Cedar Lawn Cemetery
fs.rarauv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

Weak men suffering from nervous de-
bllitv. weakened powers, and exhausted
vigor' can now take new hope. Or.
Greene. 81 west Fourteenth street. New
York city. the most successful specialist
in curing this class OF diseases. offers
10 give free consultation by letter to an
v,osigeued vfgoriess. and nerve exhaust
ed men. Write him Immediately. re
will explain your case so you can per-
fectly understand your condition. He
will cure you with his wonderful strength
ening and invisorating medicines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
pln,.eh WITH Rlchmond.s Progress.

Mr. Philip Keller the auditor OF the IL.
G. Prick Coke Company, Of PittsourA'
Penn. is I'm the city, the guest OF Mr'
+. II. Walton. Of north Eleventh -'ree,
Mr.. Keller has not been in Richmond Tor
ten wears and Is surprised and pleased
M the evidences of Richmond's progress
during that period.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

will receive only che cent year for the
next four years for carrying the mails
between Monticello and Burnside, Ky.
"a distance Of twenty miles burton
made This unprecedented low bid IN ORDER
20 be sure Of defeating an enemy OF ~.
,,,ho us also an energetic applicant for
,bo same star route. Ii will be necessary
fcr burton 10 ride or drive forty miles per
dav or 1850 miles during the year'-9''
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

CHIEF Engineer G. J. Habighurst IS Or
dered 10 duty rs inspector or boiler tubes
i'm course OF manufacture NJ Philadelphia.
Reading. Washington and Mckeesport,
p md Newcastle. Del
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

WISONA. y. D.. Feb. N.-The bodies
OF Rev. n omas Splcer ana vie. their
1eurbfer Mrs william Rouse. with her
ore-vear-old twin boys, and Mrs. Wal
dron' mother of Postmaster Waldr0n.
,,ers found on the Splcer plantation. near
here to-day All were horribly mutilated.
and the tragedy Is supposed 20 have been
the work OF Indians or the standing ROCK
Indian reservation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
cle,p uali Service

RICHMOND Ky. Feb. T.-Undoubteo-
Is the cheapest contract ever made for
Transporting the mails Is that with
Charles Burton OF Monticello. KY, who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
! srarE rRHISCRER SHoRr.


Lincoln.
LINCOLN NEB., Feb. lS.-Ihe i'm
mediate effect OF the message OF Governor
Holcomb to the Legislature yesterday
asking for an investigation OF the state
treasury has been the circulation OF SEN
sational rumors to-day and tonight OF
alleged heavy shortages in the offices or
cN-rreasurer BARLEY and ex-Auditor
Moore one report went 50 far tonight
as to say that warrant had been issued
for the arrest of eX-AudltUr Moore, but
II issued IL had not been served at late
hour. and the report IS nOt believed.
In his message Governor Hoicomb point
ed out that over a half million dollars
remains TO be accounted for by the eX-
treasurer. In a subsequent statement
MIR. BARLEY admits that the figures Of
the Governor are nearly correct. but say
the delay In turning over the money Is
the result Of an agreement with the pres
ent treasurer in effecting a settlement.
The shortage Of eX-Auditor Moore.
which Is Acknowledged. amounts 10
something like So 900 Mr. Moore and
his bondsmen have been pressed for pay
ment for several days, and legal action
may soon be taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
Sonthern Bu,s New Rails.

Tho Southern railway has just bought
% 900 tons Of heavy steel rails.
This amount Will relay nom 20 10 sd
miles OF track. II Will take more than
1000 ears 10 haul the rails. and n they
were all coupled together they would
make a train mere than ten miles long.
Some Of these rails Will be put between
Atlanta and Charlotte. The southern re-
laid "A long stretch OF the line between
Washington and Atlanta with seventy
nve-DOund steel rails last year. The 81
pauy proposes to raise this track 70 t"e
highest American standard. 10 has 20 pc
high-class track 10 stand the pa..eht.r
service which passes over N.--@'i""''
Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19
MOZART ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
200 LOCAL PARTICIPANTS.

went into Miss Barrons. house 10 get
something 10 eat.-Baltimore sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

CANTON. OHIO. Feb iS.-Major Nc
Kinley passed a comfortable night lie is
much better this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

judge r. X. Farrar. OF Amelia, known
as Johnnie Reh," under which Mans
be has won widespread iame 's i''-
turer Is az Murphy Hotel judge F',-
rar goes 20 Manassas. and Ncod to,"'
Va, to-day where be Wit h,liF'r Ms
famous lectures: THE winter EVENINGS
OF an Old Man" and Lights ana sra
dows, or. the Story OF n Lie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

Al the tenth annual meeting OF the
"california Labor Convention resoiu-
lions were passed condemning the deci-
sion OF the Supreme Court OF the United
states IN the Arago case wherein u was
held that sailors may be arrested ana
imprisoued Tor falling TO work after sign
ing articles 10 so on a voyage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-19

CO no for broken lots of Mems IS, e,
Do, JO and 81 Hanan's Shoes ,..
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-06-04

the coming season will afford a cri-
tcrion neither for the pitcher nor the
hatsman. The rule has been changed
by striking out The words 'unaided by
errors 90 the second line and substitute
Ing the words by aid o. base hits only.
n the letter of the amended rule Is
followed By the scorers 10 viii De pos
slhio Tor a club 20 make atty runs
without c.rnIng one. and az the same
time the other side may play without
heldIng or battery error. For In
stance. Delehanty may open an Inning
With q three-base biz and come Ia on a
long ny 20 the outheld. II the next two
men go out Delehaniy's run Is not
earned because % was not made by the
AID Of base hits only And yet the
team IN the field made no error. Oh
yIously uuoarued runs are those made
by or with the aid OF fielding or bat
terry errors. u is equally obvious
then. that all runs scored without The
AID Of fielding or battery errors should
/ De- earned. And until the league make.
that the rule the pitching averages
won't De worth The paper on wh.ei
they are printed"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-06-04

Dr. Koch. whose name Is familiar O.
all Intelligent people as an eminent
hae,er'olo-ist. has been studying o.,
cattle plague iu Africa. and announce
iho discovery ~ o. now serum which
VIII. De- confidently hopes. Dc cncc',y.
,n d.mIuls hIne tho mortality amOu-
'hc cattle of that section The r.ules'
ICsi bias played sHch havoc loo South
Africa That this ls a most welcome a.'
~ news The doctor does not aa ye'
authorize tbe statement chat De VII
Do ab,o Co prevent animals from he.u.
infected with tbIs disease. he ha.
discovered thl. dogs monkeys and ro
dents viii NOT contract the disease
sheep and horned cattle being Dos chos
en- victims.