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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

WASHINGTON ID. c.. Feb. 25.-The
Perrine grant involving 1900 acres Or
land ir Florila. which has been under
Investigation for the past week by the
senate Committee on Public Lands. is
found bv this committee 10 be regular In
every respect. None OF the charges made
bv those atfacking tie grant are sus-
talned.
The committee report that the testimony
shows that the grant was issued in the
regular course OF business On accordance
with the laws and that the evidence upon
which the patents issued had not the
fafntest suspicion OF fraud attacked 10
ft The evidence further showed that the
Perrinc heirs had expended something
Ike $4,000 in imprOvements upon the
property in order 10 protect their grant
and that at a fair valuation the whole
property was. possibly. worth no more
than that sum. The attack against tho
validity OF the grant came from people
VINO hal entered into contracts with the
heirs and who the committee say pur-
sued this policy In order 20 force better
BARGAIN with the owners Of the lanL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
RnIl NJ. LII imerIcan.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Feb. .G.-Rioar-
dc Ruiz De Ugarrio. or Ricardo Ruiz.
as he was lately known. srd who Us said
TO have beaten 10 death in a Spanish prs-
on in Cuba. was an American citizen He
was naturalized in this city. The fact
was alleged somo time ago and to-day
tho record OF his naturalization was
found in ,he prothonotarys Office.
Under his full name Ricardo Ruiz De
Ugalrio) Ruiz declared his intention Of
becoming d citizen of the United States
December 10 1877. and final natural.za-
tion papers were granted January 81. l,so.
When he came 20 this country he called
himself simply Ruiz. He was uaturaliz-
cd I'm oDen court by Judge Thomas ll.
Fnlettcr.
The papers were regularly indeXed un-
der the name OF Cearria and when the
contro, trsy was begun over his natlcn-
ality the name Ruiz could not be found
The discovery to-day however. removes
an doubts ON the subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

NEW YORK Feb. 2i.-Wlliam J.
prvpu did not have a large audience IN
Carnegie Hall tonight 90 hear bis lee
fIre ON Money" But the audience was
I'm moderate degree enthusiastic and ~ ap-
pl4ud.d whenever 10 got "a chance.
number Of ladies were present and cner'
eefically applaudod M. Bryans sonti-
ucufs.
After paying "a feeling culosy 10 tho
memory OF the late william T.. -. John.
SIR Bryan talked upon the money ques-
ton. and presented the same arguments
as i'm his lectures Don other cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

NEW YORK. Feb. 25-Tho purchase N
$1,000 tons of eighty-pound steol rails by
tho receivers OF the Baltimore ana OHIO
Railroad Company at "a cost Of about
81 100000 is confirmed by tho officers ot
the company IL is said that these rails
Will DO placed in the track as soon as
possible and that hy fam the tracks be-
tween Baltimore and the ohio river VIII
practically Doe entirely re-laid with new
steel rails and new oak tics. As fast as
tho old rail IS taken up 30 will De re-
laid on the less important branches. or
used in extending much needed side
tracks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
ADTISED 70 Bn c4crIous.
Instructions to This Eject Said TO Have
Been sent 10 Gen. Lee.

HAVANA, Feb. 2G-lt is understood
here that Secretary O.ney, as further
evidence of his and President Cleveland
friendship for Spain, has instructed CON
sul-Gcnoral Lee TO act with caution in
his dealings with tine Spanish authori-
ties and TO spare no EFFORT to avert fur-
thcr friction with them. Iiy Spaniards
here This iS taken 20 mean that General
Lee. to- meet the appreciation of his sue
pcriors in office. must not De as per-
sistent as me has been heretofore In prcss-
ine for a. recognition OF rights of Amcri-
can citizens. 10 is rumorCu that the lca-
SON why General Lee still holds hls post
is that he has been induced 90 DO $50 hy
private limitations from 20 high l-pun-
ucan that Dee viii Doe supported hy the in-
coming Republican administration in up-
holding American rights anl honor
The threatened duel between senior
M0rote. the correspondent of El Liberal.
of Madrid. and Scnor san Mieuel editor
OF la Lucha of This city. growing ont
of the latfer's comments ON The action
of Senior Morotc iu visiting thc camp
of Maxine Gomez. where hc learned of
fcially that the rebel leader would rot
accept the Cuban reforms. win not take
place. tho seconds of both having decided
that Sonor Moroto's challenge was not
justified
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
CORPORATION WITH A SOUL,
Rabbi CaliSCh'S Instructive Discourse
Last Night,
THE FUNCTIONS OF A CONGREGATION.
lie Points out the ID ference Between Roil
and Quasi Members 80 Denies the
Right Of tho State to Give
Subsidies to Churches.

Rabbi T. y. Ca'isch spoke last night at
Beth Ahaba on the subject, "A Corpora
ton with a Soul" taking his text from
Deut NXX., j.
lie said in part that popular sentiment
toward corporations had crystal zed ln
the phrase that corporations had 10
souls" lie wished 10 speak, however, of
one that had d soul and II 10 did not, it
had no right TO existence. That corpora
tiOn was q congregation.
A modern congregation SIS corporation
formed for the purpose OF maintaining
house Of prayer. with all the accessories
Of public worship. such as preacher or
ganift. choir sexton, janitor, etc. The
shareholders are the members, who are
assessed according 10 the financial needs
or the institution. either I'm proportion 10
the value each SIS supposed TO receive OF
is willing TO contribute. The executive
power IS usually vested ln a board OF d.
rectors. or managers, or yestlymen. who,
together with such officers as may be
necessary transact tho routine business
Of the corporation and zee That the ad-
Juncts and parapherudiia. both animate
and lnanimate. of the worship are up 10
the required standard. Tine BOARD and The
officers are elected at the meetings or
such shareholders as have inclination, or
interest or convenience TO attend. This
definition applies with more or less ace
curacy to all congregations.
SHOULD STAND FOR SOMETHING.
II was the skeleton upon which the iiy-
ing nish Of service was 10 be hung, and
within which the spirit was 70 dwell. and
send forth the }isfying force or its be-
nign influence. Every congregation ought
10 see 10 Il that 80 stood for something
more than mere routine work. something
more than the perfunctory performance
OF its organization. 4 sOui should dwell
within the framework of 0reauz1uOn, a
regeneratinC influence. coming forth from
IT and making for rightcousnes aud
morality.
The true purpose o. congregational OK
istonce SIS So often misunderstood and as
often underratcd. The reports OF officers
should show something more than
financial statement or a mere question of
increase or decrease. Tho question is,
How Is the soul OF the corporate exist
ence making itself felt. does the congrcsd-
ton uplift its members. bring them more
closely together. drive away wrong and
hate and envy. help the weak. encourage
the despOndent. cheer the despairing, and
make the prosperous reverent and CRATE
ful? These ought to be tho dividends
which a congregation declares, and never
year should go by in which this div
dend was passed or reserved
REAL AND QUAsI-MENBERs.
The speaker then touched upon real and
ouasi-members. the real member being
such as makes the congregational corpo-
ration with soul sending us spiritual
influence TO bless and enrich the life OF
every member. making Sc fertile with holy
purpose and fruitful OF noble deeds. The
quasl-mombsr was one who regards inc
CONGREGATION as good institution Tor
others but who contunules loWhI's us
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

A Member Of the House of Commons
wishes Part of the Money Returned

ishrs Part oi the Money Returned.
LONDON. Feb. 2s.-In the House Of
Commons to-day Mr.. Thomas G.. Bowles,
Conservative member for Lynn Regis.
asked whether II was true that thA sum
OF Ss.OJJ.Oy0 OK the A.Lbama claims sward
stin remained I'm the hands OF the Gov
eminent Of the United States. and what
prospect there was that any part OF IL
would be repaid 10 Great Britain after
the Gains Tor compensation had been sat
isded.
Right Hon. George NJ. Curzon. Under
Foreign Secretary said It was his belief
from accounts published IL the United
states that a CERTAIN pcrton OF the award
still remained with the American Gov
eminent. IL would be contrary to the
undertakings OF Great Britain in the
treaty or Washington made 10 ISL. to re-
quest the return Of any sum left over
after the claims against the award had
been satisfied.
Mr.. Bowlos-''Ts there any prospect OF
the United States Government Offering
TO pay any surplus
Mr. Curzon-'I am afraid that cannot
speak for the United States Government"
daughter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

Negro Miners Form Mob and Threaten
Vengeance Trouble Expected.

Vengeance Trouble Expected.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Feb. o.
Corrected details of tie lynching OF the
negro. Charley Brown. at Soddy, last
ulelt. were received to-day.
Yesterday afternoon Mis- Ellen Walker.
The pretty twe.ve-yolr-old step-daughter
of III. -. Warner. highly respected
farmer. living near Soddy. was going
home. having been 20 d neighbours house.
She was grabbed 10 d lonely spot boy
Brown. negro. who told her not to
scream. and drew "a pistol. The girl, ar
ter "a fearful struggle. freed herself from
his grasp, and ran screaming down the
road.
The negro fed and hid in a barn. lie
was soon surrounded by "a posse OF Off
Gers. Deputy John sadler went up in the
loft. and when his head projected above
the ladder be was fatally shot by Brown.
The negro was arrested and mob
quickly formed and took the trembling
wretch from the officers hands and
swung him to tree.
The negro miners ars highly incensed
over the lynchlng Of Brown. and have
formed "A mob. and threaten vengeance
on the lynchers a serious trouble IL ex-
upefeQ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

Two More Resolutions Introduced in the
Senafe-Iively Ilis.

WASHINGTON, ID. O.. Feb. 2e-'rhe
Senate had the Indian appropriation bin
before it throughout the day session
but that fact 0id not prevent cuba and
the Sanguilly case being fought over
even IN more angry uud excited main
n.r than IA had been Yesterday
Al The very opening Mr Frye tkepub-
u.an of Naluel referred 10 tlr dispatch
.ruIurtlug Sauauillys release to-day.
ana deprecated further discussion or the
matter saying that for his part he di1
not believe in wasting powder simply
for the purpose OF making noise.
NEW RESOLUTIONS.
The gaugully resolution having been
esnt io the calendar. two other resolu-
tlons as TO victims of spanish cruelty
Nter, off.r.d-onc by Mr.. Morgan pem.
OF Alabama in the case OF george Wash
inafou Aeuirre. and one BY Mr.. Cali IN
reistlons fo the suicide or murder cf Dr.
Ricardo Ruiz. A. TO Aguirre There were
some cCmmonis uron his hapusmai name
40 N, rsar assuming that 30 gave 20
Aeulrro an additional claim upon Ameri-
can sympathy. and Mr.. Lindsay Dem.
of Kentucky asserting that his sufren-
Ger. under proclamation OK amnesty.
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Hearing Postponed.

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. Feb. 26.-Dr.
Sampson Pope. the independent candidate
for Governor of South Carolina, In the
late election WAS before the House COM
mittee ON the Election of President, Vice.
President and members of Congress. IN
hcirlng ON alleged election frauds IN
chat State Al the conclusion Of his
argument. the committee decided 10 submit,
the facts gathered boy b. 90 the House
with the recommendation that the whole
matter De referred TO the next Congress.
there not being time at this session to
undertake the inquiry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

4 Note Issued by the Government-Eela-
tions with This Counfry.

MADRID. Feb. 26-A note was issued
foe Iay stating that apart from tle pay-
neuts made on account a. exemptions
from military service. which amounted
to 1-o01n0 peeetas. during the first seven
months of the fiscal year. the otnor cone
tubutlons during the Same period show
am excess of 100000 pesetas. ln face
of these results the bourse rumors of ale
legged difficulty in tho payment of the
coupons OF the external loan are absurd.
The note adds that the relations be-
tween Spain and the United States are
undisturbcd by the present disputes.
which are Ike those that have alread.
occurred regarding The taking part in the
rebellion i'm CubI hy Americans. IT,
terms OF Minister Taylors recent note
10 the government were not abnormal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

WASHINGTON. ID. c. Feb 2g-Omcial
cabiegrams from Madrid received at the
Spanish Legation regarding The death OF
Ruiz show that the government Is arous-
cd 10 most energetic action and that
orders have gone forward 10 cuba 20
have most thorough investigation into
the affair.
This is regardloss of the question OF
Ruiz's nationality, Tor whether be- is an
American or not the government has
determined that If crime has been COM
mitted. those guilty shall be punished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
Clark Cannot b, Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. j. c.. Feb. 26.-The
Republlcans In the Senate judiciary COM
mifiee have practically nOu~ad their
Democratic associates that the aomiDa-
ton OF william W. Clark. Of North Car
ollna. 10 be district judge for the East
erl District OF Ncrth Carolina. cannot be
confirmed. IL IS said that there are
charges against him and not suniclenI
time 10 investigate them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

NEW ORLEANS. IA. Fob. E.-The
hattlcship Texas left Galveston W'dncs'
day for this city. and made quick ana
uucventml run t0 tle PASSES. arriving
there last night She bad no difficulty
I'm getting through the Ietuos and stopped
at Quarantine Station. She left there
early this morning and arrived here
al 2.f5 L. NJ. She was accorded "a nO>y
welcome bv an the craft in the harbor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
con. WCOOK DECLINES.
Unwilling to Accept Any Portfolio Except
That Of Attorney General.

That Of Attorney General.
NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Thc Evening sun
says.
10 is announced In the city to-day that
Colonel John McCook has positively de-
cined TO enter the Cabinet of President
Mckinley ass Secretary of the Interior.
Tho announcement Is also made thai
while General Stewart l.. Woodford h
still "a candidate for e. Cabinet position
with the endorsement OF tho regular Re-
publican organization. the chances are
that New York Will not Doe represented
I'm the Cabinet
When Major Mckinley first asked Colo
mel McCook 10 become a member OF tho
Cabinet, no particular portfolio was men
toned. a friend OF Colonel Mccook
said to-day that hc expected that no
would bee asked to serve AS Attorney-Gen-
eral and this place ho would have ac-
ceptcd.
but within a day or two tho Colonel re-
coived letter asking him 20 accept the
post Of Secretary of the Interior. This,
it Is understood. ne promptly and positive
ly declined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

HAVANA. Feb 2C-Thr correspondent
OF El Liberal Of Madrid. who rec sntly
returned here from q visit to the camp
or Maxine Gomez. commandcr-in-ch
OF insurgents. saws that the insurgents
80 Well organized into battaiions. Thoy
have established manufactures of all
kinds OF war material end are pushing
westward in the rear Of Weyler's col
ynn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

lie il Said To Have Counselicd Acceptance
of Pardon on Parole.
HAVANA. Feb. 2s.-senor Mesa Domin-
euez. counsel for Julio Sanguiy, filed in
the Havana court papers Withdrawing
the appeal O. the Supreme Court OF JUS
tice OF Madrid made against the sentence
of the Havana Criminal Court. condemn
inr Sanguly 10 imprisonment for lifc
The determination OF Sanguily to with
draw his appeal against the sentence Of
the court which condemned him TO im-
prisonment for life Was due TO the offer
OF "a pardon.
III is said that Secretary Olncy cabled
10 Sanguily advising him TO withdraw his
appeal. and accept "a pardon conditional
uuon his leaving the Island of Cuba and
engaging To- have nothing 10 do here
after with tho revolution.
IL is further said that Secretary Olney
has expressed the hope that Sanguiy
will accept his advice and keep his word
iniimating that otherwise his American
citizenship VIII be Cancelled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
CONTAMINATION OF GEN, LEE.
OfhCiaI Attempts to DiSCTedit Him In
tenSily the Feeling in his Favor.
EFFECT OF HIS COURAGEOUS ACTION.
~ Has Probably Done More to Insure the
safot, of Americans Than the whole
Atlantic squadron Could Have Done,
Lively Discussion in the scnaf

WASHINGTON. u. c.. Feb. 26.-spc-
rial-Tho announcement That JUNO SAN
guily. has been pardoncd by the Spi"ish
eoVommout had the oncct or causlne
suspension of the cuban discussion ln inc
Senate tIis morning
It has NOT. however. changed The senti-
mcnt Boo either Houses 0l Congress q" IA
Nor of "a more vigorous policy lot the
protection of Americans iu cuba. or de-
creased the danger OF serious comphca-
fi0ns. between this and tho spanish toN-
crnmont as the result of every proper
resentment on tho part OF The senate OF
the arrogance. and supposed parDaiity
with which Americans iu Cuba have pcen
treated.
SPAIN WAS CUNNING.
Tho case of Saueuiliy, because lt was
one. tine Senate was wcll-lnformed about,
,.as selected by tho forclen Relations
committee as the specific case. upon
which Congress could make demand
upon spais. 10 is felt now that the par
don OF Sanminy was granted for the
purpose OF fOretciling action ny the
senate and as the direct result of Nen-
,ral Lees courageous ana determined
stand Boa opposition TO the Spanish poNcy
with regard 90 Americaus. But the
rrlrcipio. for which the friends or the
Vital now as 10 has been az any time
and tine necessity for immediate steps 10
,u.uro tho safety OF Americans ls as
urgent as II has ever been.
The Foreign Relations Committee has
Information concerning number OF
Americans langulshlng in spanish pis-
one. and. were there more time IN Whlch
20 take action. there SIS little queslloh that
a resolution. demanding the -ciease Oh
InI
and treaty rights would DE suDslilu,ou
for tho Sancunly resolution. AT lnl7
stage OF the session. however 10 is apao-
lutcly useless 90 attempt 10 pass such
resolution through both Houses. Inc
President would not approve DO even II
ho favored 10. during the last week OF ms
administration. 10 is therefore thousht
that nothing further will be attempted
regarding the Cuban situation before inc
9TH Of March.
TFFECT or GEN. LEES ATTITUDE.
An tho feeling in Congress in opposi-
lion 90 Spain is due TO tho attitude or
General Ice. Despite all the doulals OF
Che state Department. there is no long
er any question that General Lee mas
demanded tho support of TINS govern
mcnt in his efforts TO protect Americans
and that he has been treated with scaHt
courtesy by the Department. Ihere ls
also little question that General Lee has
rendered hls resignation as the result OF
the huml'aung position in which he
finds himself placed.
The New York Herald. which has been
foremost in presenting to the pubic the
dificuiCos under which General lee mas
llbOicd pun tshCs This morning What
plup0rts to Doe a. copy of General Lee
telegram lJ Secretary o.nfy ceinanulhs
that warships oe sent TO Havana, and
- d..I.rIus fn.r no Will not submit to du-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

SAN FRANCISCO. cal. Feb. 26.-
Frank Butler. who is wanted in Aus
tralia for many murders. and who was
arrested on the ship Swandhilda, was
held for extradition to-day by United
States Commissioner Heacock. on two
charges OF murder-that of Captain Lee
Weller and OF young Arthur Preston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
WEATHER IOKECAsT.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. @.-Forc-
cast for Saturday
Virginla-Falr. probably threatening In
the morning: colder. northwes,erly winds.
North md South Carolina-GeneTail
fair. colder, nortLerly Winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

LOUISVILLE. KY. Feb. 2s-Both
branches OF the city Council have pass
ed an ordinance prohibiting women from
wearing hats I'm theatres and public halls
Mayor Todd will sign IL tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

vile. Va. where he captured a wagon,
three mules. and a load cf moonshine
whisky. belonging to Q. j. Smith, OF
chootln, Creek. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The range Of the thermometer at The
Times oifice yesterday was The follow
3 A. NJ. 4s. p NJ. 81. =. NJ. 50.
p. NJ. 81; r. NJ, s.; y NJ, "a Aver
ers Il
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

49, ~ardon Received from Madrid-WNl
sail for New York AT Once.
WASHINGTON. u. e.. Feb. 26.-The
Spanish Minister has teon ad Hse1 by
MARQUIS D. Ahumada thar the pardon
fcr julio sanguly was received from
Madrid to-day
Sanguilv was Immediately released
fiom prison and viii sail Cor New YORK
LN tomorrow steamer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

FRANKLIN JUNCTION, Feb 26.-Spe-
ciai.--united State Special Agent n. y.
WtlAAAnos left here last night Tor Pitts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-27

However. unless some unforeseen oc-
currcncc eorccs the President 90 take
some decisive action. 10 is certain nothing
VII ho done by the Government 70 change
the situation. prior 90 Nr Mckinley's
inauguration. 10 is also believed thas
General lee viii also remain at his post
until AIR.. Mckinley has an opportunity
90 name his successor. he has served
notice on Spain that the American nation
VIII not supino'y submit 20 the sd treat
mcnt of American citizens. and there arc
already indications chat the warning has
20, been given in vain.
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