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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
GOOD ROADS CONGRESS.
The Body Convenes and Organizes at
OrlRmtiO. Eiortda.

Orlando, Fla, Feb. AT 10 o'clock
this orning the Good Roads Congress
was called to order by President w. L.
Palmer. Chairman Palmer, In opening
the Congress, delivered a brief but elo-
quent address. and then introduced
Hon. Robert w. Davis, Of Palatka,
who made happy hit in his address of
welcome.
Mr.. W. II. O'Neil. president Of the city
Council of Oralndo, followed with q
welcome on behalf of Mayor Parramour
who was suffering with great hoarse-
ness and could not extend 1t In person.
son.
Hon. Henry Foster, of Clifton springa.
y. y, was elected temporary chairman
OF the congress. and w. A. White, OF
this city, temporary secretary.
Committees on permanent organisa-
ton, credentials, and programme were
then appointed and the Congress ad-
journed Until Tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock. when Its real work will begin
Delegates from most of the Florida
counties and from the following States
are already present: North Carolina
Michigan, Massachusetts, District OF Co
lumbia, Idaho. West Virginia, Iowa. H.
linois. Wisconsin. Virginia, Minnesota,
Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Indilna.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
CHANDLER and SILVER
New Hampshire Senator Introduces a Reso-
luton Looking to Double Standard.s.
THE IMMIGRATION BILL DlSCUSSEl
Efforts ofthc North German l.Ioyds TO
Defent the Passage OF the niII-
Wins Continues His FuImInatfoIis
Against the Canal Rin-Thc House
Passes Consular 4 appropriation Bill

washington, d. c., Feb. 2.-(Senate)-
An additional movement In the direction
OF Dimetallism was made in the Senate
to-day by Mr.. Cahndler. 1t was in the
shape of a resolution declaring IL to be
the sense of the Senate that the United
states should not permanently acuuiesce
IN the single gold standard, and that the
efforts of the Government in all its
branches should be directed to secure
ana maintain the use Of silver as we'll MS
gold US standard money with Tho free
coinage of both
The resolution went over with notice
from Mr.. Chandler that he would ad-
dress the Senate upon it.
me conference report on the immigra-
ton Dill was taken up and was opposed
IN 4 long speech by MIR. Gibson Ocm.),
OF Maryland, who raised the parliament
tary point against 1t, that the confer
ence committee had exceeded its powers
ana had injected new matter into the
bill.
THE LOYDS' INTERFERENCE.
An equally long speech was made I'm
defense of the conference report by Mr..
Lodge Much Indignation was expressed
by Mr.. Lodge at Interference with leg
islation OH the part of the North Ger
man Lloyds and its agent in Chicago TO
prevent the passage of the bill. / tho
bill were defeated, he said, it would be
taken rs the victory of Il corporation on
d SAe'tleI question Oh PUBIC pollcy. Tne
report went over without action, Mr.
Hill giving notice that he would speak
against 1T tomorrow.
Villas STILL AT 1T.
The remainder Of to-days session was
taken UP by the Nicaragua Canal bill
Mr.. Villas (Dem.), of Wisconsin, who had
the floor To continue his speech against
1t, declined to say whether he thought
the bill could be disposed OF in such
time as to give an opportunity for other
important legislation
lie gave notice of q substitute for the
bill which would provide for the appoint
ment of an inter-oceanic canal commits
sion TO have surveys and Investigations
made for the determination of the most
feasible route for the canal
Notice OF an amendment was given
by Mr.. Teller also providing for n sur
vey before any canal bonds are guar
anteed by the Government of the United
States, and that if the cost should be
reported as exceeding si5G,O 900 no
bonds shall be guaranteed and no re-
sponsibility assumed
Mr.. Villas had not finished his speech
when, at 5:o5. the Senate adjourned until
to-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
To the yira,nian Readers.

The V!rglnian calls the attention OF
its readers TO the offer it presents of se-
curing those beautiful souvenir pictures
the small sum of twenty-five cents each.
These pictures should be in every
Southland home, embracing as they do
the portraits Of the great leaders and SOL
diers of the Confederacy and the flags
under which they led their heroic vete-
rams.
Cut out the coupon found in another
column, containing the picture you want,
and with twenty-five cents bring or send
TO The Virginian office, and secure one
or both of these splendid souvenirs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
FIVE MINERS BURNED
A Fire Broke Out In the Shaft Cutting Them
OFF From the Entrance.
WORKING A MILE UNDER THE GROUND
Heroic Efforts Mndc 40 Rescue the
Imprisoned NIcIs but thc Obstacles
We're Too Grcna-Thc MIne IIas
heeh senlcd ZIP, nii Mopo IIav.
tng nccn Iost-Daniags is Heavy.

lioughton. Mich, Feb. 2.-Fire broke
OUT to-day in No. 3 shaft of the Tama-
rack coal mines and Is still raging. Five
miners were caught in the shaft beyond
inc flames. Heroic efforts are being
made TO prevent tho spreading OF the
lire. but the flremen are working under
terrible disadvantages, nearly a mile
underground.
IL IS scarcely possible that the five
imprisoned miners can survive the ter
riple heat to which they arc exposed,
ihough fresh mir is being constantly
pumped to them.
ALL HOPE GONE.
Later-10 y. m.-All hope has been
abandoned for tho men caught In the
burning Tamarack. The necessity of
forcing ait into the burning level lin or
der to supply the entombed men with q
chance for life had added to the fury of
the flames, and tonight orders were is
sued to seal up the shafts.
TdII1 IlNUTONlBED MEN.
PETER LINIPIN.
WILLIAM LTNPIN.
VALENTINE TOSTAZHOSKI.
ANTONIO TONfLtZHOSKI.
The fire was discovered at q. IN. in
the ninth level of the No. 3 shaft, nearly
500 feet deep. The fire Is in the most
productive ground of the mlne and
though Its duration may be short, 1t will
make II large deficiency in the Febru-
AIRY production
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
a yIRGINIAN SHOT.
brunswick Man Hurt for Trying 10
Steal from WRuamakei.s

Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. "a man was
detected pilfering in Wanamaker's store
late this afternoon He was followed
to the street by VIM. r. McCalley, en-
ployed as detective at the store, ana
who ordered the man 10 surrender him.
self. He told McCalley that if he came
foot nearer he would kill him. Nc
Galley drew his revolver and the man
turned and ran,
McCalley fired at him and struck him
in the back The man was taken to
the hospital, where ii was found that the
bullet had severed his spinal column,
and that his entire body was paralyzed
He gave his name as William Drum
cote, OF Lawrenceville. brunswick coun-
ty. Va. The man can hardly survive his
injuries
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
STATE HOUSE BURNED
The Ancient and Historic Capitol of PENN
SyIVania Falls Prey to Fire.
PRICELESS ARCHIVES DESTROYED
Many Public Documents Saved but
Mnny Were Hurncd-Eoss VIII Az
Eregate About a Million Dollars
New Ediace VIII be Built nj Once
Legislature Looking Tor II Home.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. "A fire. which
started in the rooms of Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Lyon some time this morning
swept through the ancient Capitol of
Pennsylvania, and within an hour and
q half after the breaking out Of the
flames the structure was in ruins The
Senate and House were about to re-
convene for their afternoon session
when the fire burst through the walls,
ana the Lawmakers were driven for
their lives to the open hir.
PROBABLY NO ONE KILLED.
AS far as known no one was killed,
building trying to save furniture and
other effects when the dome fell in,
and 1t is possible that some one may
be buried under the ruins.
Quite n number Of people were cut
ana bruised or half smothered by smoke,
but no one was seriously hurt.
RECORDS BURNED.
The most valuable of the State and
Legislative records. which were in the
building, were saved. but the records
and statistics of the Department on
Public instruction, which included much
valuable information bearing upon the
public schools of the State, were de-
stroyed. The Legislature will find a
temporary home tomorrow. the Senate
i'll the rooms of the Supreme Court and
the House in the United States District
court room. in the postotilce building.
WILL REBUILD AT ONCE.
The Legislature will at once take
steps to have the Capitol rebuilt.
The total loss is estimated at nearly
n million of dollars, on which there is an
insurance of but 5000 coo. The origin OF
the fire Is unknown.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
CABLE FLASHES.
Condemned Dispatches from the Other
Side of the World.

London, Feb. 2.-Un.ted States Ambassa-
dor Bayard. whose illness was reported
yesterday, was SO much better to-day that
he was able to visit the embassy and trans
act business.
London. Feb. 2.-In the House of Com
mons to-day Right Hon. George n. Cur
zon. Under Foreign Secretary, announced
that the government was ready to Law the
Anglo-American arbitration treaty before
the HotlSe.
London, Feb at IS officially apnounc-
Chancellor OF England, and Right Hon.
Richard Penn Collins. have been selected
as representatives of Great Britain in the
Venezuelan arbitration tribunal.
London, Feb. 2.-ThomaS Bateman, who
was twice president OF the Primitive Meth
odist Conference, Is dead.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
GOV. plNGnEE HOBBS THE FORT
Conrt Refuses 10 Mnke Him Give TIP
the IUyOrnity.

Lansing. Mich. Feb. 2.--The Supreme
Court to-day refused 10 issue the man
damus applied FOR by Attorney Fred a.
Baker last night directing the Council
Of etroit 10 declare the Office of Mayor
vacant and order a special election to
fill the vacancy. The court held that
there is plenty of time before the next
election to let the case so through the
proper channel-the Wayne Circuit
Court. The contention was that Mayor
Pmgree, by his assumption of the office
of Governor OF Michigan, had vacated
the office of Mayor Of Detroit.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
CoULD.>'r MOVE THE nnooKLYS
The Crippled Giant 800. Tightly
Locked In lee.

Philadelphia, Feb. lowing TO the
heavy pack ice it was Impossible to
move the damaged cruiser BROOKLYN
from her anchorage at Marcus Hook to
the League Island navy-yard. Lighters
were gotten alongside the vessel to-day.
and preparations 10 reduce her draught
by removing her coal, stores, &c, were
begun. When the vessel was lightened
and as soon as the ice permits she will
be taken to League Island. docked and
repaired. AS yet 1t has been impossi-
BILE to examine the Brooklyn's hull be-
meath water to learn the extent of the
damage done.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
INJURED WHILE C0AsTINa.
Eight Children BADLY Hurt i'm Gin.
clnnati.

Cincinnati. Feb. 2.-The most dlsas-
trous coasting accident of the season oc-
CURED to-day. A bob-sled collided with
n milk wagon on Columbia avenue, and
the following children were injured:
Willie Fisher, nine years old, left leg
and right arm broken.
Katie Fisher. ten years old, injured
internally.
Edgar Fisher. eight years, hand
crushed.
James Newcomb. ten years, skull frac-
tured.
Frank Newcomb. eight years. hurt
about face and head.
George Shannon, ten years, left leg
and right ear badly cut.
Willie Evcrhadt, nine years. long
scalp wound
Andrew Robbins, eleven years, bruis-
ed about the body.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
LOUIS F.PAYN WIN.
New York senate Confirms ITS NOnii.
nation as Insurance Commissioners

Albany, n. y. Feb. 2-Despite the strong
opposition against Louis T.. Payn for the
position of superintendent of insurance OF
ed last night by Governor Black, the Sen
ate this afternoon confirmed the nomina-
tion by n vote of q to 20. For a month
over the State against Mr.. Payn's candi-
dacy for the office, and the enemies have
charged him with being corruptioRst
and lobbyist and he has been most bitter
~ denounced on all sides. His friends,
however, made d hard fight for him and 1t
etoaAte3 In h.s victory IN the Senate to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
M'Ix.NLEy FOR HANNA.
Ii fs Certain He Wnnts Him TO Sue.
coed Sherman

Columbus. o., Feb. 2-Governor Bush
nell to-day denied that the letter from
Senator Sherman to him, asking that
NJ. a.. Hanna be appointed to succeed
him in the Senate, was sent to him by
special messenger from President-clect
Mckinley. 1t came through the mail to
him from Washington. Neither did the
letter contain the endorsement of Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley, as has been stated
Inc Governor said MIR. Mckinley had
conveyed to him his wish that Mr..
Hanna might be chosen to succeed Mr..
Sherman In the Senate in another way.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
CUBANs LANDIN FLORIDA.
Reported to Have Escaped from I.irc
InlUriSoI,niptt

Key West, Fla, Feb. At Is rumored
in this city that four Cubans landed on
the beach last night from a small boat.
They are said to have escaped from pri-
son in Havana. They had been SEN
fenced TO life Imprisonment in Africa for
political crimes.
Benjamin Guerra arrived on the OIL
vet tonight. The Cubans had made
grand preparations 10 receive him. The
cuban band met him on the arrival of
the steamer and escorted him 10 the
club Guiana
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
Mhnt Prcrlhent Holman

Of the SeabOard Air Line, says:
"Mr. j. IT. Harris, Harris Springs, s..
c.: I will say that in my opinion the
Harris Lithia Water Is by far the best
me great deal OF good, and think IL
o most valuable remedy" Sold by hs. I.
Dodson. Druggist, Atlentfc R0tsi. end
sSuryoU. Martin g ca
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
CLOSED ny rmE snEnirf.
A Very nenvy fniInre nt aaesIinE.
Illinois,

Sterling, ILL.,, Feb. 2.-The extensive
works of the keystone Manufacturing
company Crhomas a. Gait, pres!dehO
were closed by the sheriff to-day OH Il
levy made in favor OF Mr.. Gal. for ss9,-
0S5, and the First National bank OF Ste.-
ling for Sc. COG
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
COMING BACK FOR TRIAL.
A Kentucky Murderer Will be Re.
turned from England

London. Feb. Edward r. Taylor,
alias Arthur w. Platt, who Is under ar
rest here for killing Jesse Tyree in Ken
lucky In 1895, was formally eXtradited
In the Bow Street Police Court to-day
and will be taken to Amer lea at once by
the Kentucky officials who came here to
secure his eXtradition.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
neceiyers Appointed. A

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 2.--Ih the Court
of Common Please this morning George
s. Griseom and ii. q. Anderson We're ap-
pointed receivers for the Pehnsylyania
meDt was confessed to TrEstes G7fsoezsi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
THREE KILLED OUTRIGHT
ny n Boiler Explosion, and several
others May Die.

others May Die.
Brook Haven, Miss. Feb. PA terrific
boiler explosion occurred at Brister &
Co.'s saw mill, at Bogue Chitto, ten
miles south. this morning.
KILLED
Simpson Scott.
John Branning.
Nelson Buchanan.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Tom McGhee
Mac McCIfferty.
- Smith.
negro girl.
McCafferty will probably die
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03

Baltimore. Feb. 2.-Joseph w. Jenkins.
one of Baltimore's oldest and best known
citizens. died this morning in the eighty
fourth year of his age.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03
DEMAND OBLIGATIONS
Comptroller EckIss Says They Must 30.
Abolished to Relieve the Treasury.
WALKERS BANKING BILL DISCUSSED
Some OfIts Principles Approved by
the Comptroilcr-Hc Objects 40 Its
Attempt 10 Crente u New Note Sys.
tem-IOnse Committees Meeting
Not At All Harmonious.

Washington, Feb. 2-Comptrollcr
Eckels to-day further discussed banking
and currency matters with the House
Committee on Banking and Currency
Replying TO II question Mr.. Eckes said
that banking bill which did not get rid
OF demand obligations would not relieve
the existing condition of the Treasury
IN MS opinion gold could not go to pre-
mium ns long as banks redeemed in
gold.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03

Every dealer In the city to-day received
q sh;pment Of E'ox's xxx Square Butter
Crackers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-03

'tNewest Discovery-Ext. Teeth; no
palm. ~. Y. D. Rooms. Ennis. 162 Main.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-01-22
BUT MURDER AND DEHAsTATY

il Is evident that Spain has finally come
70 understADd and practically confess thai
the Cuban rebellion canno, BE- Suppressed.
This 10 shown by the formal announcement
that sweeping reforms are about ~ be 30
augursted BY Spain 10 the government Of
Cuba. II IL now officially stated that on
January 23rd, the sain, day Of the little
King Of 5paio,a general amnesty will b=
proclaimed throughout the rebeliious prov
inees OF Spain, ADD tina, soon thereafter rad
ieal reforms will be rendered 70 the Cuban
people.
When the ten yezrs rebellion cIOsed, Gen
Gomez ended the strife by accepting the
positive assurance Of Spain that general re
form would be inaugursted 10 the govern,
nent Of that province, relieving the people
Of the oppressive eXactions which had led
them 70 rebellion. Had Spain maintained
her faith 10 the Cuban people al that time
the present rebellion could not have been
inspired, but a. Spain withheld the sub
stance Of reform while giving simply the
shadow, the people Of Cuba have ceased To
have any faith whsteVer in the pledges Of
the Spanish government for substantial re
form on that Inflated Island. II has been
. costly violation Of faith on the part Of
Spain. II has been all loss and no profit
70 spain, and she lie solely responsible lOf
this by the violation Of her own solemnIy
plighted faith 70 the people Of Cuba.
IL il folly now for Spain 10 propose tina.
the Cuban insurgents shall submit To the
ruie Of Spain under any treaty, no matter
what the promises or guarantees may be.
There is not an intelligent Cuban who would
believe that Spain Wo1ld maintain her faith
with them under any circumstances, and the
intense hatred cherished by all the Spanish
people engaged 10 the rebellion against Spain
would make any peaceful solution OF the
present strife impossible excep, on the basis
II Cuban Independence.
Cuba is Lost 70 spain, no matter whether
the war shall continue or whether it shall
cease. There will be no peace on the Island
until Spanish authority lie ended there, and
If spain will mn soon appreciate this fact
il must become til duty Of the civiiiZs d
world % teach her t5et war that can have
no possible attsipabIc object bat murder and
devastation mnst be stopped in the interest
Of humanity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-01-22
CABINET COHPLICA TONS.

The new President, has had unusual COM
plicstions 10 the selection OF Cabinet, and
his own state Of Ohio has been the storm
centre OF these endorsements. The diff e
cuilies 10 Ohio seem 10 have been partially,
IL not wholly overcome BY Senator Sherman
accepting the premiership, and this is likely
10 bring Hanna into the Senate. IL is OBJ
yious that Mckinley desires To crafty the
ambition Of Hanna, who greatly prefers
seat in tue senate 10 place ia the Cabinet.
But even assuming that the Ohio problem is
solved. serious complications have arisen ia
other sections OF the country, prominent
among which Ia the declinstiou Of Ar Bliss,
who had been rendered aud had accepted a
q place among the Constitutions advisers OF
the new President. He was the one mao IN
New York whc seemed to BIZ able To baf-
monize all the various political interests OF
the state. This decIination has created con
fus,on in political circles Of New York
Ex Gov. Alger, OF Michigan, seems 10 be
one Of the most hopeful aspirants of the
West Tor position 10 the Cabinet, notwith
standing the bitter enlargement between
himself and Senator Sherman. The reasons
for that enlargement are crystallIzei in his
tory by Sherman in his recent elaborate
work, giving the record of his public career,
and even should they eface their bitterness
and become friends, II would not fail to leave
bad taste in the mouth Of the public.
Il is known that the four prominent Penn
sylvsnia Republican leaders who visited
Mckinley last week united in pressing the
appointment Of Governor Hastings for Il
Cabinet position, presumably that Of Post.
Master General.
There are ierty-lvc States and only eight
Cabinet positions 10 assign No one state
can make demand npon President for a
Cabinet officer, aud beyond the announce
meni Of Mr.. Sherman as Secretary Of State
we have reason to believe that no selection
for Cabinet positions has been fully deter
mined upon.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-01-22
BUSINESS MEN IN POLITICS.

There is as yet no open way for the or
gAnizaiion Of formidable opposition to
Republican power except in the Democ-
racy, and ii can build itself up and hope for
success hereafter only by maintaining an
organization Of such integrity in action and
fidelity to principle as must command the
confidence Of the country To prostitute
the Democratic organization as mere tender
To the corrupt elements Of the Republic
can party would be another nail driven 10
the Democratic coffin and point 10 early
Democratic dissolution.
We have heard much oi late Of business
men in politics We have read enthusiastic
resolutions adopted by numerous business
men organizations, and the declaration made
with emphasis that the business men have
finally resolved TO enter into politics and
make themselves Il factor in directing party
action. Let the business men fulfill their
pledge TO the public, and the only way To do
it is for them to roll up their sleeves aud get
down To hard work in behalf Of sound and
good Democratic principles.
II is idle 10 talk about political reform
when petty politicians, who as a rule are
mere plunderefs, control the nominations
which disburse more than the revenues of
the State. The temptation is too strong for
them TO yield their corrupt control until
they are compelled TO do so by defeat and
disgrace.
II the business men are in earnest and
mean what their resolutions say, let them
be seen and heard. 1t will be the first step
toward asserting the mastery of the business
sentiment Of the country and State by or
ganization for the defeat Of unworthy men
for nominations, and 1t is only by the defeat
OF such candidates that the party can be
compelled to select men worthy Of the sup
port OF good citizens.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-01-22

The Washington Post OF Wednesday last
says: "Joelah McRoberts, an examiner in
the Patent Office, last October bought a
voters ticket on the Pennsylvania RlilroAd
10 Chicago and retsrn. On his return, AMI
when at Pttsburg. his ticket expired by
limitation and the Conductor compelled Mr..
McRoberts 10 pay bis fare from Pittshurg TO
Washington, which was $il.30. Mr. Nc
Roberts entered salt against the railroad
company for the amount. The case was
tried before Justice Of the Peace John IL.
who held that the railroad COM
pany, as IL was continuous ride, shDud
have brought Mr.. McRoberts 10 the end of
his journey without extra fare, aud gave
AIr. McRoberts judgment for eli 80 snd