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The herald., 1897-02-25

The Celebrated Pianist,
will spend the winter il
this vicinity. He plays
the STElNWAY.
BARTLETT Bros, 23} S.
Spring St. Sole Agents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

Four Candidates From one District Tor TN
Same Positi on.


WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April Especial.
Collector Park Agnew called on the Sec
rotary Of the Treasurer to-day and after
wards spent some time with Assistant
Commissioner OF Revenue Wilson.
Mr.. Agnsw VIII qualify on Monndy neA''
and expects TO take possession Of the
Office OF collector about the Io'h. III 'l'
meantime an Inspector w4l De sent lo
Lynchburg, and preparations 10 1uIn ~
the office be made He has not yet deter
mined who will be his chief deputy, nor
has he considered any changes IN the per-
s0nnel OF the clerical force
Four candidates from the Ninth Con-
pressioual District are now IN the neid
for the United States Marfhalsnlp OF tne
Western District of Virginia. As they
are an friends OF General walker, ne Is
IN r quandary.
The selection Of either Of tho gentlemen
would be a popular one. but Win lo1r
pair Of hands from one district struggling
for the plum. there is great danger 1h.1
II Will drop on the other side or tne leh'e'
The Generals opponents are laughing IN
their sleeves. predicting that without a
COMPROMISE the Southwest District Will
not be IN it.
Afessrs. Bowen and Mccoy. two Of the
candidates. are here al this time. General
Walker and ex-State Senator Gillespie, OF
Tazewen. had long conference to-day az
the Metropolitan. presumably with the
hope Of fixing Up matters. but 10 IS under
stood that no agreement was reached.
The strong impression prevailing here
that Hon. $. Brown Allen. OF Augusta,
VIII Dee appointed TO this position. is in
no wise impaired. and IL "a safe 20 predict
that unless the unexpected happens he
will Doe selected.
Colonel J. Hampton uoge who returned
from Philadelphia to-day, where he bad
been to visit am invalid daughter. called
on Vice President Hobart This evening.
Tomorrow DE will mako am Official call
on the Attorney-General and urge his
claim 10 the appointment of the United
states District Atorneyshln for Doe West
orn District of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
LOSES A MILLION DOLLARS.
The University Of Illinois Hard Hit by
the Savings Banks Suspension.
WARRANTS ARE OUT FOR ITS OFFICERS
Ies-ness on Part OF University Oniciais
ia Not Examining Treasurer spsid-
iDg's Accounts-An Injunction suit.

CHICAGO, April 9-Warrants for the
arrest OF Charles W. Spalding, president; (;
\. ID. Avoril vice. president. and G. T..
Churchill. Of the dofunct Globe savings
Bank. hayc been sworn out by Trank +.
Stone OF the firm OF Stono & Francis, de-
posltors In the institution. Mr. Churchill
surrendered himself to-day and furnish
cd bonds for Els appearance. President
Sralding and Nice-Prcsidont Ayeriu na,o
not yet put IN an appearance.
To was brought out to-day that far
greater fund belonging 90 the University
OF Illinois ls involved in the suspension
Of tho bank than has been supposed. Two
years ago tho state LEGISLATURE appropri-
ated $4,000. OF which, according 10 tho
State laws. enough was 70 be drawn out
monthly TO meet tho current expenses Ol
NEARLT 4 MILLION GONE.
10 appears. however. that IN considcra-
uon OF IL per cent. interest on the funds
the University trustees allowed Treasurer
Spalding to withdraw the whole sum from
the treasury. This is admitted by men,
bers OF the board. Thus not only are Sio..-
Vy worth Of school bonds missing but
$4,000 IN cash Is tied Up. total OF SS-5,-
gOl.
To add 20 the complications It is said
that should President Spaldlng DO unable
90 account for tho funds. his bondsmen
VIII refuse 10 be- held responsible their
defense being that a private deal of that
Kind between the University Board. tho
Stata Treasury officials and Treasury
spaldng Is sufficient cause to- release
them from their obligations
GROSS CAIELESSNESS
Gross careiessness IS charged on the
part OF the officials OF tho University
during tho latter part Of Mr. Spaldlnss
term as treasurer Of the institution. IL is
said his accounts have not been audited
FOR over two years. His term expired the
first part OF March. but owing TO a dis
agreement among the trustees as 10 his
successor no election for a new treas
urer has been held. Nothing definite as
Co Mr.. Spaldlng's accounts with the Uni
Xerslty can De ascertaincd until next
Tuesday
Acting on the suggestion of tho trus-
toes of Tho diversity of Illinois Dlroc.or
J.. r. Man. of the Globe Savings Bank.
which closed its doDrs last Monday. has
begun "a suit for an4inIunction in the cir
cult court 70 restrain csldcnt Spalding
from taking anythirig out of the vaults or
the Globe Savings Bank. or the vaults of
the Globe Safety Deposit Company which
We're used by the bank This action is
said 90 have been taken because 10 is not
known where the bonds belonging 10
the endowment fund are being kept
Late in the day Aicc-president Avoril
surrendered himself aud was Immediately
released on bonds. President Spalding
is not in the city, but writes Dee VIII re-
turn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

Against the d ngley Bin Duties ON sugar
Discriminating.


Against the - ngley hil Duties on sugar
Discriminating.
WASHINGTON. April 9-Tre State
D.rlrtrntrt continues to denv ths Zee
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'DiiI. .l ' ll l0.'.. @-'..'s1 .''. '.l'i .''',
n". o'
Il ia KNOW" "."Il'.'9 ,-'1 q p''
t'7- mas D'-i 4'' " 900 '0' '' ''-' '.''A
iaion Htiri iiNal. 'tc .i'tI GERMAN +fili-
laesadlr Baron ODD I4ii,I IiitH' a.uI- nh
cable Instructions irom Berlin. These in-
4Ir.otious were receive carly ilii week
and the Ambassador promptly submitted
tlc protest.
The protest fol1ws 'ha general lines of
that oi AUGUST ~. l"i presented hy
Baron S4lerul. tle then German Am-
hassadpr. tO Secretary Gresham. d. pcct-
jug discriminating SUGAR duties boo lNe
Wilson tili. Tine essential gound of pr1-
tc-f s that n Angus. lsfl Secretary
of State Foster and the German Charge
affairs. Air. Won Alumm, entered into
au agreement at Sardtlla. ~. S.. provide
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

was intended TO last FOR an time. and
it was rivotcd together strongly and care
fully Now it must be opened without
heating or iarring the coffin. 80 fire may
ho used nor any heavy chlsollng or ham,
mcrinc De done. Tho top must bo drilled
and sawed, and the rs.ts removed one
20 time until the whole top can he
nftod of and the coffin taken out. II viii
Pee throo-day task for laif "a dozen skill
od workmcn. Every pr,.iution must be
taken that no tool Slips no drill hores too
ftr.
Tho progress OF Tho work in and around
the tomb lea ,es nothing 10 be desired;
the contractors will complete their tasks
before the expiration or the time limit,
and am viii he finished hy the middle OF
ncXt week. Tho work of the Park De-
partmcnt on tho drives and walks near
bv though not so near completion IS
being pushed rapidly. Attention has been
directed TO the lack of railing between
tro outer edge OF tho eastern part OF the
walk around Ciaremont and the doclivitv
leading 10 the railroad tracks and tho
river. and steps have boon taken 90 rem
ody this tate Of affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
MORE ARMS FOR THE CUBANS,
The Bermuda OutTitS the Spanish Spies
and Sails Away,
LOADED DOWN WITH war MUNITIONS.
She Carried 100000 Hounds Of Ammuni-
ton, Rifles. Machetes, Dynamite, aud "a
Machine Gun-One Of Weyler'- stan
on His Way TO Washington.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. April 9-The
Spanish spies and government officials
have been again outwiited and the l1-
clustering steamer Bermuda has been
again loaded with munitions of war ana
is now on her way 10 Cuban shores with
"a large expedition. Tho tug Kate Spencer
is in custody for assisting her. Tho story
comes from Mayport. small fishing vil-
laeo at tho mouth of the ST. Johns river,
that the Spencer was used to convey the
mon and supplies 90 the Bermuda.
The Spencer had never been suspected
Of nHbusterlng. and has not been watched
lv the government officials or Spanish
spies. ON Tuesday night she to~ed a
schooner down the river and out 20 sea.
As usual She then headed 90 The northeast
90 look for tow. Instead of keeping IN
that direction. when opposite Cumberland
Sound bar She headed westward ana
crossed The BAR
THE AMMTNIpiON.
The supply of munitions consisted or
about sW00 rounds of cartridges, L00
pounds of dynamite, 1000 rifles, ono ma
chine gun and j 0l0 machetcs.
It is stated thlt Captain irien. COM
nauded the Bermuda She if to lana the
cargo in the province OF Santa Clara.
THE Kate Spencer returned 90 port to-
dqv and soon aftcrward the story leaked
OUT The government officials were cha-
,Iinod. and no fIst denied thai there was
amy truth in 80. Later they showed THAI
they believed 81. for The Kate Spencer was
taken into custody hy tho revenue cutter
Boutwell,. and viii bo held until tho case
araiust Julio sanluliy is investigated hy
the United States Commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

TOPEKA, KAN. April Am amusing
fight is being made against the Rev. w.
G.. Todd. n Populist preacher. VINO is A
candidate for Superintendent of the Bird
Asylum Todd prayed FOR Divine guild
ance when Governor Leely was inai5u-
rated.
To-day his enemies charge that be put
in q bin TO one prayer. So 10 the local
Inauguration Committee.
Mr. Todd pade his record in the labis-
lative war OF 1898. lie was Chaplain N
the P0pulist House which met n the
same room with the Republican House.
Both Speakers occupied the slre stand
and both Chaplaius prayed for victory
for their respective organizations az Tho
same time. Mr.. Todd prayed long "a AMI
loudest and now that Inc ref1rmcrs arc
again in the saddle. duo largely % bis
missionary work. be domanIs his reward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

WARRINGTON April 9.-ln execution
OF fne act Of Congress. authorizing the
Secretary OF tho Navy 90 transport con-
frlbuti0ns for the relief of the sunetins
poor of India. Secretary Long has taken
steps Immediately 90 procure snip or
steamer for tho Merchant Marine. 10
naval vessel is available Tor this pur-
pose. so choice will Doe made from ihe
American merchant ships, number ot
which have been offered 20 the DepaH
mont at reasonable rates The bidder
vyiI be asked 10 state their rates Tor bag
ging and loading. Bids are solicited from
the owners of both steam ana SAILING YES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

along the entire frontier. a turkish cou"-
eli of war was held here to-day
GREECE CRITICISED.
ROME Anril 9-The Chamber OF Dcpu-
tics was crowded to-day on the resump-
tion OF the debate raised yesterday ~
the Interpolation OF Signor Imbriani' the
Socialist leader I'm the Chamber. Inc
Marquis Visconu Venosta. Foreisn MIN
istor' replied for tho Government. which
b,d beon charged by Senior lmbriani vita
being guilty Of the odious policy Of iead-
ing free Italy 10 commit inconceiFaioe
acts Of violence against Greece ana 10
trample upon the law Of nations
lie criticised the attitude assumed ~
Greece and defended the position taken
bv ftaly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

NEW ORLEANS April 9.-Selretary
ll.-tora weekly Sew Orleans cotton
statement shows IL decrease in tho move
mont compared wi.h last year OF 2i0o0
OF 1900. and d. decrease under 1891 OF
1000 bales.
For the nine day Of April the totals
show decrDa.. under last year OF - 1000. .
a. decrease under yc.r before last of 5000
bales. and rea'e under 1894 OF 1900
UIIof. For tIe seven months and nine
DAYS OF tie season the aggregate is ahead
of last year $1,000 bales. year before
last. 1867 0o0 bales, and ahead OF 1894
by 97J. 900 bales.
Includius stocks left over M interior
towns from tne last crop and the number
of bales brought into sight thus TAR for
tle now crop. The supply 90 date is G29J.-
GiG bales against 6.si>. 4ss bales for the
same period let year,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
nn,le Gne. IN RrnnklKn.

BALTIMORE. MD, April 9-H. r..
Vondcrhorst. owner of the Baltimore
baseball team. said to-day, concerning
the proposed transfer OF first basen.an
John Doyle no the Brooklyn team:
Tho matter has been under considera-
t0n for some time. and IS entirely IN
the hands of President Hanlon. / hase
been away from tho city for several
Hoeks. and cannot. therefore. speak 7u-
th0ritauvely but / feel justified In say
ing that tho transfer is possible and
probable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

Thomas johnson Celebrates His 9th
Birthday.

MECHANlCsbuRG. Aprl Especial
Thomas Johnson yesterday celebrated his
nnety-sey-nth birthday
He was born a slave % Berryvllle. Va
Although accustomed 90 hard labor from
the days of slavery Johnson is yet quite
active boz t.ry-day lie and firmly be-
Heves that Ae win ovcrreach the century
mark.
His huoyanry to-day was quite marked
as he went tao rounds Of his friends. re-
ceivng the congratulations OF AN and
the kind remembrancos Of many.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

SAN FRANCISCO April 9.-The AUS
tralan baseball players, who are start
ing out on q tour OF the world. have ar
rived in this city on the steamer Noho-
Wal They will spend few days in
sightseeing before practcius Tor ,new
opening game which Will DOB with the
Olynrcs a week from Sunday at CEN
tral Park The team has several substl-
tutes: they may play cricket as well as
l-.u-Lnll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

ASHLAND. VA. April Especial The
animal public debate of the Washing On
Literary Society occurred -o-night. ac-
Cording 90 the programme recently pub
fshel i'm The Times Notwithstanding the
inclement weather there was a goodly at
fendauce OF citizens who were highly en-
tertalned hv the speakers. The chlpel
was beautifully decorated with the col0rs
OF the College ami with palms and other
pOfted plants
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

WASHINGTON. April 9.-Forecast for
Saturday.
I'm extreme southeastern portion in the
early morning. CO. der, brisk ana hi-h
northwesterly winds.
North Carolina iUr preceded by local
showers bon the early morning; cciGer,
northerly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
TALLINa Ar MEMrnIs.

At Memphis tie river continues f0 faU.
decline of one-tcnth of a foot being
reported hy the Weather Bureau Tonight
The railroads with one exception are
again open for business and in GOOD
shape and all trains arc being run on
schedule time.
Many dispatches from Memphis have
stated that the Iron Mountain was the
only road entering the city from The west
side. This is erroneous Tile Cotton
Belt has been open dur.ns the hlgh water
in Arkansas. dispotchine its trains
promptly and regularly By raising the
tracks il the vicinity Of Birds Point op-
pQste Cairo. the road has had uninter-
rupted service % and from SO. Louis.
NICKSBURG. MISS. April e-lnforma-
tion from all points on the Louisiana
side from the Arkansas State line down
20 the lower end OF the district some go
miles is that while The high winds have
done considerable damage u0 serious re-
suits followed last nights storm along
the entire front line of tho ieyee banks
that are now put 20 such severe strain
hv tho water coming out OF tho Yazoo.
Lieutenant Newcomer. with hoadQuart-
crs in Memphis United States Engineer
Son charge OF the Third district. which OK
tends from the mouth of tho White river
down 10 Warrentou ten miles below this
city. telecraphs Captain Brown. his as
sistant in charge that more money Is
available II necessary. and TO do every
Continued on Second Pasc)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

HAVANA April 0--Gencral Ruis Ri
vera accOmp4nled by Colonel bacalla0,
arrived by train nt Reglp to-day. Ihey
were transferred 20 "a tugboat ana cor,
veyed TO Cabanas fortress Both seemed
in excellent spirits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

PARIS. April IN Darlan. the Minister
of Justice. announced in the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day that he would soon sub
public morality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
THE RIVERI RESOLUTION.
Secretary sherman Has FILED 1t Away for
Futute Reference.

WASHINGTON. j. c.. April 9.-The
Senate resolution protesting against sum
mary proceedings by the Spanish Off
Gals On Cuba against the captive insnr-
gent leader. Rivera, has reached the state
Department through the White House.
Secretary Sherman, regarding u as merely
offered in am advisory rather than a
mandatory spirit has filed it away. ana is
not likely 20 carry out its suggestion, and
lodge % protest with the Spanish Govern
ment particularly in view of the informa-
tlon hc has received that Rivera is not TO
be shot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10

The Steel Case Enclosing Grants Colin
Being Drilled Into.

Being Drilled Into.
NEW YORK, April s.-The work OF
opening the steel case in which the coffin
containing General Grants body has been
incloscd for twelve years will begin to-
day. 4 siNteen-foot fence was buut
around tho temporary tomb hack of tue
monument yesterday and the firm or
George Foxs Sons. boiler-makors. 5u west
Thirty-fourth street was notified 10 COM
rncnce work this morning.
The opening Of the cage will involve
many difficulties. When built this case
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
sILrrn coIN1Gr susrrNorD.
The Peruvian Government Wants No More
of the white Metal.

LIMA. PERU Aprl o.-The Peruvian
Government has suspended the coinage Of
silver at the government mint and has
ISSUED "a prohibition against the importa-
tion of silver coins after the Month Of
May next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
EANGE OF IllIkMOMIIIK.

The range of tho thermometer at The
Times Office yesterday was the following;
A. NJ. o.. l. A.. ~. l. NJ, n. o
p. NJ. %. 9 =. NJ. b.. y ~. ~. Ayss-
age S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
To PRIV lnr Rim.

SIDNEY y. $. W, April 9-ln view OF
the suffering from protfacted drouth the
government has proclaimed that April lbtn
be observed as day OF humiliation and
prayer for rain.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Sherman is NettIed.

NEW y DIRK, August 4.-Belief among
politicians here is that Whitelaw Reid
is pulling the wires to succeed John
Sherman as secretary of state. Reid in
vited Sherman to visit Ophir farm, at
White Plains, but it turns out that
S Saermau did not go, and instead Reid
made hurried visit TO Sherman at Mar
agansett, r. [. Sherman is nettled
that Reid should think his superior
would call first and the Naragausett
conference was none too cordial. Sher-
man said the newspapers constant
naming of the successor wearies him.
In Speaking of Reid, who now poses as
great social swell, Sherman said: Il
have been acquainted with Mr.. Reid
for long while. l used to know him
when he was poor, ragged little boy
running around CINCINNATI
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
The Days Doings in Brief
From the World.
FOR AFTERNOON SERVICE
Many Events That Occur During Day
are Told Promptly by the Herald.
Much News of Interest to the Reae-
ers of This Paper.
Gomez Rejected the Terms

NEW YORK, August A special
cable from Havana gives the the text
of the proposals for peace made by
General Weyler to General Gomez,
which were scornfulIy rejected by the
Cuban leader. Cubans were to lay
down their arms and all concerned
were to be granted free pardon;C Cuba
to get scheme for home rule, but the
Spanish captain general was to pass on
all acts of the general assembly having
a veto power; Cuba was to pay the ex-
penses incurred by the Spanish govers-
ment in carrying on the war. All this
was promptly rejected.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
A PrutectOrate for Hawaii.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 4.-The
steamer Belgic, from Hawaii, brought
the following word from Honolulu
The arrival of the steamship Moaua
from San Francisco due here on the
10Th means much for Hawaii. In Off
cial circles generally it is under stood
that United States Minister Seweu will
carry out the instructions received in
the last mail, said to be to this effect
If the Moana brings word that congress
failed to pass the annexation treaty,
Minister Sewell is to declare q protec-
torate, and raise the American flag.
In view of the attitude of Japan, Secre-
tary Sherman believed that a protectc-
rate of the United States is the only
way to prevent possible hostile action
on the part of the Japanese"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
The l.. A. w. Meet.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 4.-The g
seventeenth annual gathering of the
League of American Wheelmen opened
today and it is claimed that fully %,
600 visiting cyclists are in the city.
The first meeting of the League in
Newport. r. l., N 1880 had a registered
attendance of four hundred aud the
number has increased with each sue
cessive year until at Asbury Park in
1895 and at Louisville last year the at
tendance reached 5000. The present
meet covers but four days instead of a
week as heretofore, the assOcia ted
cycling clubs under whose auspices
the meet is held having lnaugurated q
new departure on the ground that pre-
vious experience has demonstrated
that attractive entertainments enough
to cover six days cannot be provided.
The racing programme also, deciding
twelve championships, has been crowd
ed into two days.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Gathering OF the Yachts.

NEW PORT, r. l., August 1.-THE
festivities of ''Fete Week. reached
their climax this morning with the ar
rival of the fleets of the New York,
Corinthian, Lorchmount, Marblehead
and Brown University yacht clubs.
The North Atlantic squadron is al
ready reudevouzed here and this after
noon there was a parade of the sailors
and marines with troops and sailors
from Fort Adams aud the naval train
nies of militia. Tonight a water parade
of illuminated yachts and general
illumination of the town and harbor
will be in order. The cele bration will
cost $500 every cent of which has
been subscribed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
UOutIue-What is it2

If you KNOW, that's all right. But
if you only THINK you know, then ask
Newman about it. He sells tOntines,
and he will apply the tontine feature
to any kind OF policy you want.
Some people like tontiue policies: some
don't. SUIT yourself. j. don't cost a
cent to add the tOntine feature. You
pay your money and you take your
chOice-tOntine or nOn-tontine, the
premium is the same.
No use dealing with nOvices or pa
troniZing second-rate com panies while
Newman is here representing the old
est and test. Other companies may be
GOOD: everybody knows the Mutual
Life is tne BEST 1t costs just the
same TO insure IN The Mutual Life as
in other companies, as all charge the
same rate. Then why not choose THE
BEST? Think of it.
NEWMAN-Mutual Life,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04

A dispatch to the New York World
from London says: The representatives
of the Baron Hirsch charities here
seem to take very seriously to the
scheme of DR.. Theodore Hertzel, of
pendent Jewish state in Palestine. It
is said that the Jews are organizing in
all parts of the world. The doctor in
tends first to send an exploring expedi-
tion to thoroughly overhaul the land
from end to end, and to establish
telephones, telegraph and other
modern scientific conveniences be-
fore opening the territory to general
settlement. To obtain sovereignty
over Palestine. he says, will be easy,
as the Turks will be glad to let it 60.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-04
Senator CullOm in Ill Health.

NEW YORK, Aug .'4.-Senator helby
M. Culom of Illinois, his wife ana their
daughters Mrs. William Garrett Ridge
iy wife of the postmaster at Springfield,
ILL.,. were passengers on the steamship
St. Paul which left here for Southamp-
ton today. Although he has endeavor-
ed to keep his ailment fri m public
observation the senior senator from
Illinois is very sick man and his
condition of late has been such as to
give serious alarm to his family and his
Immediate circle of friends.