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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14
IS COBB'S ISLAND DOOMED?
The Atlantic Waves Make Sport Of Its
Foundation.
METHODIST CHURCH LYING IN SURF.
Remarkable and Rapid Changes Taking
PIace-The Life Saving Station Alone
Occupies n Dry situation-senator
LcCnto to succeed Himself

BI.ONAM. VA. Jan. 3.-Special.-ine
rear end of the NJ T. church. South on
Cobb's Island. SIS at last .n the sea- tho
foundation having been washed from un-
der 10 last week. The nic-saying station
alone is now loac.cd in a comparatively
dry spot. The rapidiiy with which the
island makes out ana washes away asam
is something remarkable.
This church. which SIS now the sport OF
the Atlantic waves. is an excellent frame
building Of pretty architectural ecsisn'
and was erected hy the aid Of Christian
lady aho visited tho island and rccos-
rizci the ncod Of such am odincc.
rHT AUTUMN STORM
The disincr4rltion Of the beach by Tho
rrcat storm ol last october was rapidly
being repaired hv the favorable action
OF the sen. and There Was hope that tho
httio island. $50 dear to many sunmeI J.
visitors. would roean am g. lost and somo
additional area. but a short time ago tn,
eatnc away of tho beach commence
a-alu and the waves arc making prey oi
tho pretucst and most substantial poi-
tions OF the island.
THE LIFE STATION.
Tho Government Llle-Saving station,
whose hardy crew is made up oil 'he ma
tivcs Of tho island. is located at the south-
err point Of the island. facing the inlet
with ifs back 10 the sea. 10 is one OF the
most important alone the coast, and has
q splendid record among the lifc-savcfs.
This is. perhaps. thc hiahcst point on the
island. The inhabitants of the island are
very downCust 40 their misfortune hoping
for the best and fearing the worst
The people foo this section are complain
ing about the increase in the local
freight rates on tho n. T., j.. ~ y. ran
road.
A MILLION BARRELS.
over one million barrels Of sweet pota-
toes were shipped North last season VIA
this road. and as the farmers realized
so little for their products. tho people
think 30 unjust that tho railroad com
pauv should increase the freight rates,
particularly as they alone were benefited
by The potato crop of last season.
The report that mad-d0es are rampag-
Ing the Eastern Shore IS absurdly cXag-
Grated. There have been two or three IN
the Northern part of Accomac county,
but of the others. the assertion that
they were Tabid was devoid OF founda-
ton.
Rev. w. @. Vadon p. j.. Eastern Shore
district. SIS detained at homo boy 'he i'll
ness Of his little son. Rev. Jos. X.
Sturgis hlls his appointments pro tenn.
DIR. LECATO POPULAR.
Scnortor George W. LoCat0 made busi-
ness trip 10 Philadelphia this week Dr..
T.oC8tc pos eirep $50 murh satisfaction ir
the discharge of his duties as "a repre-
sentative OF the people Of the Eastern
Shore Of Virsinia that his reelection TO
tile Senate SIS assured.
Mr William j. Stursis. son Of REV.
Jos r. sturris. has accepted q position
IN the office Of tho Goraam Mfg. CO.. of
New York city. and left Cor that place on
Tuesday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

oT PETERSBURG. Jan. i3.-M. Shls-
kin. chief assistant 10 Minister OF For
clgn Affairs has been appointed mem
bcr of the Council OF the Empire. Tho
nomination of Count Muravlen for tho
Office OF Minister Of Foreign Affairs has
created considerable surprise. The new
Minister is In favor OF @ pacific policy
ana is a fayorite Of the Dowager Em-
press. 10 whose influence his appointment
is attributed Count Muravlcn h. ,pro-
n0uncedly anti-German IN his Views aud
q great admiror of the French.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

as practicable. the Executive Committee
IL II deems 1t advisable, shall i's1e
call 10 bring this convention together
again az a time and place designated III
such call; and AZ the meetihs
so convened the committee snNi
make report Of It's doings and sus
gestions in such manner and form as II
shall deem best adapted 10 present the
same to this convention and It's members
for action and. II legislation IS deemed
advisable. shall accompany such report
with a draft Of such bill or bills providing
for such legislation
Resolved. That all resolutions and com
munlcations as 10 methods Of currency
reform. which have been presented 10 TINS
convention. be referred 20 such commis-
sion when formed"
The report and resolutions were agreed
10 with but two or three negative votes
The convention after votes Of thanks 10
various organizations and persons. ad-
iournei subject 10 the cali OF the Execu-
tive Committee Chairman Patterson
stated that after a conference with Mr..
Hanna he would announce the names or
the committee provided for in the resolu-
ti0ns adopted.
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CLEIRINCE REFUSED.
The Dauntless' Captain Has Not Made
Satisfactory Explanations.

Satisfactory
JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Jan. B.-The
Collector OF Customs. G. r. Busbee. has
received instructions from Washington 70
refuse clearance 20 the steamer Damt-
less. tho master OF which has applied foc
% clearance for Nuevias. C0ha. with n
cargo of arms and ammunition for tho
CuhaLs.
The order TO the collector Us based upon
the rppoit of the last voyage OF the
DaDnti,ss. as made hy Captain John
Myers The report is very unsatisfactory y.
as IL docs not state the name OF the YES
sell t0 which the men ana arms taken
from No Name Key We're transferred az
sea.
Tho Dauutless t. st,n i'm custody Of
an officer OF the revenue cutter bou'-
we'll but mas not yet been hheled Tor any
violation OF the neutrality or navigation
laws OF the United States.
The steamer Three Friends IS sul IN
custody OF tho United states Marshal
and her owners have not yet applied Tor
release on board. Judge Loeke's decision
in thc former libel is anXiously looked
for
THE following from Key West shows
that tho grand jury IS trying 10 get a'
tho bottom of the alleged 'ilibustorins
trips of the Three Friends. and other
steamers. supposed to bo engaged in tho
business:
Papers were served by Deputy Mar
shal Johnson upon Captain Horr, eN-
collector Of this port. and Peter Williams
ox-Unlted States Marshal. 10 appear be-
fore Judge Locke. AZ Jacksonville. instan-
ter. charged with implication In the MI
clustering expedition which was landed
in Cuba by the steamer Dauntless on the
last trip.
"Thcy arc charged with taking arms
end munitions OF war from No Name
Key in the tug Arab and transferring
the same TO the Dslntlcss.'
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RESPECTFULLY REFERRED"
Judge COH Will Not Verify Report That
He Is to Be the New Attorney General.
81 MUST REFER YOU TO NR. SCOTT"
Said the Federal Jurist. But wilma n"o"-
Ing >mIie-Bell Telephone Injunction
Case to Come Up In the United
states Circuit Court To-Day.

judge Nathan Cor. OF the United Sta'es
Circuit Court Of Appeals. arrived In TINS
city last evening from Washington. AM
is registered az the Jefferson.
lie Is here for the purpose Of hearing
arguments to-day in the Southern Bed
Telephone Company injunction against
the city. Mr. Charles V. Meredith, tho
citv Attorney. has alcd a demurrer aud
this will he argued
Jlidee tiof thought that the arguments
I'm tne case would be- conaludcd to-day
I'm this nsht OF the Bell Company against
the city am intense feeling has been arou'-
ed. 4 great deal of interest is ne-easat-
ilv attached t0 this case, and judge Con 3
decision will bc anXlously awaited judge
Con was the most prominent hsuie Hi
the lobby OF tho Jefferson last eNehins'
lie was dressed In his usual style, SILK
hat and Prince Albert coat.
RESPECTFULLY REFERRED
The lobby was well filled with people
who were anxious 10 have look az the
man. who. in an probability. Will ON tho
high Office OF Attorney General In Nc
kinley Cabinc,.
When / approached Judge Got he re-
ceiyed me most cordially.
lie talked freely and pleasantly on an
subjects except tho one relative TO ms
accepting the Attorney Generalship.
"Is il true" l asked. that commit
teeman Nathan b. Scott has oonnfm'o
the report that YOU will be the Attorney
General I'm Mckinley Cabinet
4 knowing smile crcpt over Judge Con 8
features. and with one Of those side-long
It Hs
than one ovor-presumptu0us attorney, nc
replied. Il must refer you 70 Mr.. Scott
Beyond this. Judge Con- would not dis
cuss the question of his accepting an
appointment In the next Cabinet.
During the course OF our remarks.
asked Judge Gon what truth there Was
i'm the report that Mark Hanna was
broken down in health. lie replied that
the reports were greatly cNaggerated'
that Mr.. Hanna needed little rest.
but that his health was as good as II
had ever been.
Judge CON will be in the city several
days.
VIRGININs CHOICE.
In tho event that Judge Con IS the
next Attorney-General the question as
10 his successor is one OF great Interest.
The Republicans OF this city are actively
presenting the claims OF Judge Edmund
Waddnl Jr.. for the position. In an
interview yesterday with Mr.. Edgar
Allan. that gentleman said.
There will be 10 applicant FOR judge
Goffs position friom West Virginia.
believe Virginia will be honorcd I'm the
appointment. and Judge Waddiils 3
friends arc not idle; in fact. they are
vigorously working his claims.
I'm Judge Bond, Maryland has h~@s
honored; South Carolina has Judge 81
monton. while West Virginia has Judge
Con-. therefore. IL is Virginias turn.
do not believe that Colonel Lamb VIII
oppose Judge Waddils appointment. In
fact. one OF his most trusted neutenants
told ne that he would not 1he Nir-
ginia Republicans Will unite on Judge
Waddill. ! believe. one strong reason
for his appointment is the fact that he
lives here"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

ATLANTA GA. Jan. l3.-Tho evidence
to-day IN the Investigation OF Judge
Sweats official conduct was more favor
able 10 him. Mrs. Crosby testified that
her relations with the Judge had been
perfectly proper. She denied that she
t.as over An his room at the hotel AZ In
dian Springs lie did accompany her
once. she said, shosing her over me
house, and, while she waited ln the hall,
he stepped into his room 10 get an um-
hrella. Ii was shown by other witnesses
that the trial Of this w0man's husband,
who was charged with murder. was I'M
partial He was released on bond ~
Judge Sweat, but this appeared 70 have
been done in a perfectly legal way. and
was "A year before the Judge and Mrs.
Crosby met az the summer resort. Tho
investigation Of Judge Sweat VIII be con-
cluded, and then the charge against
Judge seaborn Reese viii be taken W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

FRANKFORT, ky, Jan. 13-Charlos
TaylCr. uegIO giant confessed yesterday
afternoon to having robbed. asSaulted
and murdered Nellie Shipp (cOloren), aged
fourteen. For fear OF mob violence on
the part of negroes. tho prisoner wac or
dcred removed 10 Lexington by Judge
Williams, but Circuit Judge Cantren.
whose court was in session, hearing Of
the move. commanded that the negro DO
returned to the jail and ordered the may or
and sheriff to protect him. Late tonight
Governor Bradley took hand IN the al
fair. and ordered the local militia on duty
with instructions 10 shoot II mob ap-
peared. None showed up. however.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14
TOBACCO GEoWrEs' ooyyENrloy.
Instructive Addresses on the Cultivation
Of the Weed.

Of the Weed.
OCALA, FLA, Jan. 13.-Nhcn the To-
baoco Growers Convention met this
morning, Professor Whitney chemist OF
the United States Agricultural Depart
mont at Washington. was introduced.
and made a very instructive address on
conditions OF climate in various States
Us related 10 tobacco-growing.
Mr.. Cory. Of the owl Tobacco Com
pany. of Quincy, followed. Mr.. Cory S
talk was heartily applauded.
Mr.. Jennings. president Of the Con-
nectlcut Experimental station, followed
Mr.. Cory. and spoke largely from the
standpoint of an experimental-station
man. He said every section and State
I'm the growing OF tobacco had It's own
conditions and modes or culture. lie
gave q history OF his station, which tho
people OF his State found necessary 10
establish 10 improve the condition OF
their leaf, In order 20 maintain its mar
ket. The station was founded IN lss2.
The farmers formed a stock company.
and bought the land. and the State as
sumed the management. This nve-
years experiment will determine what
elements OF soil are taken off and must
he replaced the effects Of fertilizers on
inc crop, tlC. QA4cA4l -urcoHiloalhb lei 70
tilizors and those containing salt were
positively hurtfIl. Linseed cotton seed.
and castor pummlce were good. lie
said stable manure could rot be depend
ed on as a source Of plant food. but II
was good humus for the earth. There
was 40 rule which they could follow
TO do so was gambling. Climate was a
great thing, but soil better yet. II adapt
cd 10 growing tobacco. Don't stint IN
fertilizer; put IL on freely when you are
surs xall-s<e right. QUALIFY IL LlLacoo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14
cnld Menthrr IN NeM York.

OGDENSBURG. y. Y, Jan. B.-The
theremometer registered l5 degrees De-
low zero this morning. The 81. Law
renee Is frozen over.
SARATOGA. y. Y, Jan. B.-Ihe ther-
mometer registered the lowest tempera-
ature thus FAR this season, In many
nlaces throughout this section last night.
Al Blue Mountain the thermometer indi-
Gated % degrees below. at Marion River
Carry. q degrees below: at SchrOon Lake.
%. and at Warrenzburg. Y. At this
point. the lowest temperature indicated
was 10 below.
sARANAC LAKE. y. Y. Jan. 13.-The
mercury dropped 10 - degrees below zero
last night. the lowest point touched here
this seaSQl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan. l3.-The

WASHINGTON. u. c.. Jan. l3-Ihe
Star says.
Negotiations are sul in progress be-
tween Secretary Olney and Prime Min
lister CanOyas, through Spanish Minister
DO Lone at Washington and United
States Minister Taylor AT Madrid TOR IL
settleu'eut OF the Cuban troubles On "a
basis in accord with the suggestions
made in President Cleveland S message
10 Congress.
Although lt is difficult 10 obtain definite
Information on the subject, there are good
reasons FOR the belief that the nesolia-
lions have not reached "a stage 10 insure
n satisfactory conclusion 80 the near
future. ana this despite the impression
that parties 20 the issue are striving TO
reach an agreement before the close OF
the present administration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

HAVANA, Jan. B.-Oiicil reports re-
celvec here continue 10 detail skirmlsheS
between the troops and bands et rebels
in various parts of tle island, in which
the rebels are invariably beaten and their
Camns nuts houses uilludfltss pro-
Visions. munitions, etc, destroyed. These
cngagemeuts have taken place In the pro-
vlncts Of Plnar del RIO. Havana ana Ma
tanzas. 4 resume OF the reports give
total OF thirty-fVe rebels Killed, ono
wounded prisoner captured. and no huts
destroyed. Tho troops lost one Killed and
ftyerfv wounded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14
TIKGINIA KEPlnLICANS.

Malcolm \. Coles for Assistant District At
torner and No can Ttsat for 4. Marshal
WASHINGTON. Jan. D.-Srcclal. Mr..
VI A. Coles. of Northumberland. who -
ana aspir1nt 10 the position OF Assistant
District Attorney of the Eastern district.
IS in Washington. lie has been appointed
"a member OF the inaugural Reception
Con mittee.
Mr.. Morgan Treat. of Wet Point rs also
here. lie is prominently mentioned IN
connection With the United States mar
shalship Of the Eastern district, and VIII
probably be appointed. u IS thought.
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ClnIm. Allowed.

WASHINGTON, y. c., Jan. ia blii
carrying an appropriation n S'5S.&l, rep
resenting fys claims for stores and sup
plies taken In the South By Federal troops
during the late war; which claims nave
been adjudlcated By the Court OF Claims
ander the provisions OF the Bowman act,
was today fdVcrabiy reported 70 the Sem
ate by tho Committee on Claims.
This bill was Incorporated oy the Senate
as an amendment. IN the sundry ciril bill
OF the last session OF Congress. but II was
disagreed 10 by tho House and stricken
out IN conference.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

.12o,OOO Set Aside tor seeds without a
Keauest Irom .ecreiIry MoIton.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l.. The agricul-
tural apprOl ration bill was presented TO
the House to-day By Mr. WadsWOrih.
chanman OF the Committee on Agricul.
ture. IL carries an appropriation of
Ss.152 7J2. az increase OF slO2 $50 over the
amount appropriated FOR the current iis-
cal year The only material Increase II
under the head OF the Bureau OF Animal
Industry, and is intended 10 allow the
extension OF meat inspection. The ccm-
mittee discussed the matter OF "compul-
sorry meat inspection" but decided 10
make 10 the subject OF an independent
bill and not 10 place II In the appropria-
tion bin.
For the purchase and distribution OF
valuable seeds an appropriation Of $lZD. =
900 is made and the Secretary is directed
10 cXpend the appropriation.
Secretary Morton made no estimate for
this expenditure. and. as in former bills,
10 was inserted without his sanction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

The Unique Editor ofthe Bristol Courier
Amenable To- the Postal Laws.

'tI'I'-'T'''''' '''T-
WASHINGTON, u. c.. Jan. l3.-The
Postofice Department yesterday received
a copy of the Bristol Courier, Of Bristol.
Tenn. containing "a scrupuious editorial
signed by the editor of that paper, Cha-
IA. Slack. in which he attacks James
Lougstreet Faulkner. editor OF the Chris
tian.
that its circulation through the mails
constitute a violation of the postal rules
and the paper was to-day forwarded to
q postoihce Inspector 20 Doe submitted by
him 20 the United States District At
torncy OF Eastern Tennessee. looking 20
tho prosecution of the offender.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

ATLANTA, GA. Jan. ia special from
Romo saws that Simon Borg * Co, CT
New York. to-day bought the Chat,a-
nooga. Rene and CaHollton railroad al
a foreclosure yale The property Is 70 be
reCrganised BY the purchasing bondhold-
ors. The line IL 80 miles long.
WASHINGTON, Jan. lS.-Ihe amount
bid for the property was S0V0,v1 Borg
hondholders. The purchasers lien against
ihe nropertY amounted " s9l0.UYl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. l3.-Weath-
er forecast for THURSDAY
For NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. light STOW
or sleet. slight rise In temperature, south
orly winds.
For North Carolina-Gsnralg cloudy
with nfht rains. warmer IN iotesicr.
eas'erly 10 scutkerly Slpis.
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AM KiI-rd and So lnlnrel.

BUSHNELL, ILL, Jan. ia wreck
occurred on me Toledo, Peoria and West
ern railroad. at Sciota, ten miles west OF
here This morning The .ngine. mail,
baggage and two passenger coaches were
piled up in q heap. Tie engineer was
Killed and the baggageman and five pas
seneers were hurt. The wreck was caused
bv a broken rail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

lie VIII Probably Get "a Complimentary
Vote for the spoakership.

WASHINGTON, Jan. -SpcciaL-The
appointment OF Representative Bailey. Of
Texas. as member of tho House Com
mittee on Rules is an official recognition
of tlat gentleman as one OF the House
leaders Mr.. Bailcys' appointment was
urged by a majority OF the Democratic
members, and IL is thought the same mem-
bers Will support him for the minority
nomination for the speakcrsllp In the
next House. This nomination, while ape
yarcntly little more than compliment,
really carries with IL the leadership Of
the Democratic side and opens the way
90 the speakcrship should the Democrats
carry the House in the next elections.
Among the prominent Democrats OF tie
House there IS considerable rivalry for
the position.
The leading candidates are. however.
Mr. Bailey. Of Texas; Mr. McMulin. of
Tennessee, and Mr. Richardson, Cl Ten
ucs1ee.
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method by which sufficient good mate
rial, out Of the hundreds OF tons on
hand may be selected, and the Work
continued while tho steel contractors
are given an opportunity 70 make. good
the deficiency. The steel Board Will
consider Constructor Dashielrs report oi'
Friday. and there IS likelihood that con-
struction may be recommended az New
port News next week.
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Reasonably Certain That He VIII BE the
Y VI secretaIy of slaie.

" NJ Secretary of state.
CANTON, O.. Jan. ia message re-
coived here tonight makes it reasonably
certain that Senator sherman's present
intention is to accept the position of Sec
retaryof state in Major MciKnlcy's cab
met 1T was 'intimated TO Senator Shor-
man several days ago that Major Me-
Klnlcy would De glad 20 know whether he
would be inclined 10 accept @ Cabinet poo
sition Senator Shorman's inclinations
were not In that direction originally. and
his first thought was. according 20 friends
here that hc ought % remain in the
Senate. but. after careful consideration
of the subject it seems to him that he
can perhaps be of more service TO the
country and 10 his party at the head or
tho Department of State lf present ar
rangcments are not changed and there
is nothing TO indicate That they Will he.
Senator sherman viii occupy the leading
place in Major McKlniey's Cabinet.
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THE BATILE ARMOR.
Naval Constructor Dashiel Coming 20
Newport News

Newport News
WASHINGTON, Jan. l3-Navai con-
structor Dashiell. member or the steel
Board. has returned from Bethlehem,
Pa. where ne examined the plates made
FOR the battleship Wisconsin, now under
at San Francisco. He found
them fully UP 20 specifications. so there
will be no delay on that vessel.
Constructor Dashiell Will now 70 70
Newport News where the work on tho
battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky Is
practically suspended on account OF tests
which cast doubts on the quality OF all
The steel furnished.
-f is believed that the methods Of work
fae plates into those ships Is as muoh
at as the plates themsolvos.
Constructor hopes 10 devise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

CAPE MAY, n. j., Jan. lS-Rey. Chas.
u. Parker. Of tho First Baptist CHURCH.
OF Cape MAY. refused 10 have his salary
increased al the beginning OF the year.
lie thought his people were paying him
.!ready as much as they could AFFORD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14
RANGE OF rruEgMouFrER.

The following was the range % ths
thermometer AT The Times once yes
terday.
"a. NJ. IS: l2 NJ. IS: =. NJ. q; q
+. NJ. 81; . z. NJ. 81; midnight ~.
Ayeyase. 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

TOLEDO. o.. Jan. l3-Appllcation has
been made by the Arbuckles for re-
ceiver FOR the WOolsOn Spice Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-14

The Names OF Walter sharp aud Deverean
Dn.le tudcr ous Idrraffon

WASHINGTON, Jan l3.-Special-Rep-
resentatve Tyler has under consideration
the names OF Messrs. Walter sharp and
Devereau Doyle for recommendation as
postmaster OF Norfolk. lie has not yet
determined which OF them he Will recon-
mend.