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iofS' january 1s.--A special to tie
a from Washington says: The admir-.
va Is Determined that Perm shall
WE claim for s2OJ.Goo growing out of
c..'sse committed in 1855 upon V. u.
v.u a consular agent of the United
cable dispatch has just. been
blister M1ckenzie, tie United States
| inform "ah.ioned In Lima. directing nm
J oasa me ls fcruv IN government that
Commit, os settled wiihou: DELAY.
~ a few he tion received from the mir
eirei linz 1.s Ayo announced thut Peru
fts in 10 an winch 10 investigate the
Va AT Mack >nzie ihst Peru ", y hs 4
ps sn;an eleven years 10 cond,,c,' -, " ~
sfc!ent. ana mat this time was quite
N IA sr user Philaaelphia is noy nm hor
bririe, eallao from Vaine,siso TSa s nur
Iters say her presence in pc ~" ni =
IA mas nas noching 10 do with ,,l % a., e..
h arsvsii' nlNg the McCord Clair, Int
rsa.ss. al Callao immejaatei,. ~ ~.
kesen,,nn 'a,ion OF a strone noe ~!
Enl effect, 'NPee'ed 10 have good
Eccri' VIZ w, heyolution In Peru in iss5 AR
|ielsd 10 ~ ~ was n railroad aren. v.a 9
En OF ~ a train Of ears III ,he dis-
r. " ,rs tlyihn officer for ,,hs mis-,
r or,lsr ~ sportlns troopa along III. H.,
Llsef gava complied with. hif fhe ~.
Econi w,as up the engine 10 The rebsiu
~ 1he stNstcd aud sentenced 10 he
ftord NJ. shtAnce WAS roror,,,,., ~
vas hnsd 1000 sols p'i'
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The Dry at Canton.

Canton. Ohio, January 1s.-Major McKin-
ley has had very busy day and has been
called upon to consult with prominent men
from many different States and sections OF
the country. Some of these callers arrived
on the early morning trains, while a num-
Der came on the noon trains. Among the
first visitors to claim the attention of the
presidential elect was Hon. Charles A. Pills
bury Of Minneapolis Mr.. pillsbury said to
the Associated Press representative. Just
after talking to the president elect, that
his mission In Canton was to. in general
way. talk over the situation in his State.
Hon. Sam j. Roberts Of Lexington, KY,
State republican chairman, arrived in Can
ton on a visit to his parents. He paid his
respects to Major Mckinley during the at
ternoon.
To the Associated Press reporter he said
that his visit had no political significance
whatever.
Another visitor at the Mckinley residence
was MIR. George S. Matthews OF the Buffalo
Express. Mr.. Matthews is an old acquaint-
ance of the president elect
Among the distinguished visitors today
were ex-senator Higgins Of Wilmington,
Del, and Messrs, Morrison and Bird of the
same city.
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THE SOUTHERN STATES.

MARTIN. Miss.--M. Gilston's store was
broken open last night by burglars and
goods stolen.
WALDEN. Miss Burglars broke into the
store OF Cain e. Anderson last night and
stole what change there was left in the
cash drawer.
LAKE CHARLES LATHE Drew G.
foweil mill was entirely destroyed by fire
last night. Tho blaze originated from a
spark falling on the roof, coming from the
slab nit.
DONALDSONV1LLE, La-All the sugar
factories In this parish have finished the
work OF grinding this season except the
Belle Helene, which will be in operation
week longer.
PERRY. O. T.-Late last night robbers
look IN the town of Newkirk, north OF here.
saloons were robbed of all money and
quantities of whisky and beer. Residences
were entered and many things taken out.
Officers think the robbers came into town
yesterday under the guise Of tramps Five
tramrs were arrested here Yesterday for
highway robbery.
COLUMBUS. Mlss.-Mcaeer particulars
OF lynchlng which occurred sixty miles
from here on the Southern railroad Satur-
day night, reached here today One day
last week Peter Henderson, colored porter
on Pullman car, assaulted Flagmnn Grit
nm with an ice pick after striking him
several times the negro jumped from the
train and was not heard from till his body
was found dangling from the bridge. Grif-
fin. though severely hurt. has recovered.
and is walking around the s.reets of Bir-
mingham. No clew to the lynchers.
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--The suicide of Col
onel j. II. Mccormick. wealthy contrac-
tor, last night was a result OF modification
over the crime for which he had been ar
rested. Last Sunday morning no was seen
coming out of a grocery store with num-
her of packages. The night Waterman had
no idea that Mccormick was burglarizing
the store. and no report was made until
Monday. Mr.. Braswell, owner OF the store.
would not swear out a warrant against so
prominent a citizen, so Mayor Skellie. in
behalf of the town. swore ont warrant for
Mccormick, charging him with burglary.
GUTHRIE, o. IA party of emigrants,
en- route from Missouri to Oklahoma by
wagon. were held up and robbed of all
monev and valuables in the mountainous
country on the western line of the Greek
reservation. The robbers secured about
$1,000. There were six of the bandits. un-
der the leadership of a man whom one OF
the Missourians recognized as George Tay
Tor. the murder of the Meeks family. This
is the same section in which a travelling
man recognized Taylor a month ago, and
is rough mountainous district. where the
Dalton. Dooln and Cook gangs formerly
had their rendezvous.
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CORRESPONDENTS FURNISHED.
Between This Country und Gritaln
ON the Treaty.


Washington, january h. Tho presi-
dent today furnished the senate. in re-
Spouse to a resolution adopted in oxccu-
tive session, with the correspondence be-
tween our government and Great Britain
resulting in the general arbitration treaty
now awaiting the approval of the senate.
All of this correspondence has been pre-
viously published in the newspapers, bav-
ing been officially given either in answer
to congressional requests or in the requests
OF the British blue books. Briefly stated.
1t consists OF seven notes covering a period
from February to July OF last year, eN-
changed between the two governments. In
MIR. Olneys note dated June %, the field
of controversy was much narrowed. but an
agreement had not been effected and 1t is
apparent that the ultimate coming together
Of the two governments was brought about
by personal intervening between Secretary
Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote. No record
exists at the state department of this phase
Of the negotiations, but 1t may be that SOM.
future British blue hook will indicate its
character by making public Sir Julian's
cablegrams to Lord Salisbury. Some Of
the facts that appear In the correspondence
that was submitted roday are that the late
Secretary Gresham In the spring Of 1895,
Unlisted the correspondence with Great
Britain looking TO a general arbitration
treaty, but for some reason its considera-
tion was dropped for time. IL was re-
vived rather Unexpectedly a year later and
this time by Lord Salisbury, who having
been approached by Mr.. Bayard with a re-
quest for settlement of the Venezuelan
boundary dispute, accepted his suggestion.
but accompanied his acceptance with an
instruction to Sir Julian Pauncefote to re-
open negotiations in Washington for q
general arbitration treaty. Indeed tho
British premier went so far in his first
note ON the subject, on March 6 last. as TO
submit rough draft on the heads OF the
treaty which formed the basis of the docu-
ment now before the senate. on April II,
Secretary Oney in behalf of the president,
welcomed These proposals. of her ma
jesty's prime minister with the keenest ap-
probation OF their value" and from that
point on the negotiations thus started pro-
&C eded with an evident disposition on both
sides to como together, the salient issue
beng the extent of the powers Of the arbi-
traitors. Secretary Oiney des ring to 20
much farther towards making their finding
conclusive than Lord Salisbury deemed it
prudent to undertake.
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FIVE BOLTED THE CAUCUS.
They Refused to Follow the Stand.
ard Of Hill.
ALTGELD NOMINATED IN ILLINOIS.
Illinois Republicans raii 10 Com
10 an Agreement-vOdnG II We'll
Divided-Deadlocls In Idaho.

Albany. N. Y. January is.-Three dem
ocrauc senators and two assemblymen to-
night bolted the caucus called to nomI-
nate successor to David B. Hill for Uni
ted States senator. OF those who remained
thirty-six voted for David B. Hill, three
for Wilbur F. Porter OF WATERFOWL and
two for Robert C. Titus OF Buffalo. The
Ave who voted against Senator Hill in the
caucus will vote for him on the ballot to.
morrow.
After the caucus was called to order
Senator Guy arose and said:
During the recent campaign. while no,
approving OF some features OF the Chicago
platform. I believed it my duty to loyal,
support the presidential candidate Of tn.
democratic party. because | knew him &c
be I'm intelligent, upright and honorable
man. and because felt that the democratic
party more truly than its opponents repre-.
scented the best interest of the great body
OF people. More than six millions OF voters
In the nation and 55l 900 in this State dis.
played like faith In the democratic party
and Its candidates. Senator Hi, on the
contrary. contributed more than any other
single influence to democratic defeat.
To vote for him under the circumstances
would. In my opinion, be to rebuko those
who were loyal; to reward the general that
avoided the conflict while condemnIng those
brave soldiers who unfiinchingly faced the
foe"
The senator's remarks created n decided
sensation and when he finished speaking
there was absolute silence for consider
able length Of time. Senator McNulty
agreed with the remarks OF Senator Guy
and added that he would not follow Sen
ator Hill hereafter in either State or Ma.
tional politics.
This was the signal for Senators Guy
and Coffey, and Assenblymen Cain and
Zurn to retire from the caucus. with Sen
ator McNulty A roll call OF the caucus
was then taken, resulting as already stated
by the chair announcing that the choice OF
the caucus for United States senator was
d. B. Hill. No melton to make the pomi-
nation unanimous was made.
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VIII Lose His Pension

London. January 1s.--A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Bombay says; The gov
eminent announces that any public servant
resigning or quitting his post on account
of the plague Will lose his pension and will
never be rc-engaged. All infected houses
are being washed with the fire hose charged
with strong phcny oil Numbers OF men
have left tho gas works. and II Is feared
tho city will be left In darkness unless the
exodus Is checked. The lGtost outbreak OF
the disease has occurred at Balgaum.
There is a terrible panic and havoc from the
paugue also at Katui. which Is suffering
severely from famine
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snwmtII MT Forccd Sale.

Colmesneil. Texas, January 1S-Notices
have been posted. announcing that on
Tuesday. February @ S. II, Meadows
trustee. will sell TO the highest bidder for
cash, the Comesncil Lumber company
mills here together with other residence
and town property. conveyed by A. F.
Meadows in trust to S. II. Meadows, Octo-
Der T., 1895. for the benefit of various
creditors. The mill plant is now In
operation and Is an excellent mill of about
$4,000 feet capacity daily. It Is in the
midst Of good timber surroundings, is
well-watered. has been running only about
ten months and is virtually new.
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Republican Fight n ili,no,.,

Springfield. ILL.,. january 1s.--Tbe repub-
lican joint caucus for the nomination OF
a successor to Senator John M. Palmer was
held tonight. The Hght. since tho con-
vening Of the legislature, has been a bitter
one and unusual interest was manifested
in the outcome by crowds which thronged
the state house corridors aud struggled for
positions near the caucus chamber. Tho
caucus officers. as prepared by the Joint
steering committee. were promptly elected
without opposition. and the balloiing be :
gan. The first ballot resulted as follows:
Ex-Congressman w. II. Mason OF Chi
cago As, Congressman Lorimer OF Chicago
80. ex-Congressman Hit 12. Congressman
Hopkins OF Aurora 6. c. u. Carr OF Spring.
field 10. S. w. Allerton OF Chicago 1, Geo.
e. Adams Of Chicago 2, Congressman Jo-
seph Cannon Of Danville 10. Necessary to
choice. GA.
The second ballot showed bot little
change. Mason losing one vote to Lor.mer
and Adams losing one to Cannon.
At the conclusion of the second ballot
adjournment was taken until s o'clock to.
morrow evening.
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Tili,nau TickIed.

Washington, January Ex-senator TILL
man is greatly pleased with the opinion
Of the United States supreme court on the
South Carolina disponsary law. He, as gov
erncr OF the State. was responsible for the
dispensary law. and has been very much
interested In the result nj the litigation
over the law He says the opinion deliver
ed today does not affect the merits Of the
law as a whole. and the part covered ap-
plying as It, does only to the interstate COM
merce feature Of the law, really makes the
law, in its application to the State, stronger
than it was before.
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LABoRING STATISTICS.
TOiIers of the United States-BuiIc.
tin of the Cenhus.

Washington, January iS.-Nery much In
terestlns data about tho occupation OF
American people is given in the bulletin OF
the eleventh census, just furnished 10 tbs
piess. II shows the toual number OF PEG.
M. engaged IN occuJatl ols of all kinds hi
$50 WIS o. 1854. This Is an increase o:
over s0Oo,ooO working people IN decade.
This whole number of working people
consists OF those 10 years old or over,
and makes M over SO per cent OF the
entire population. aud almost e per cent OF
all PERSONS 10 years Old and over OF the
hole number OF working people females
form " ~ per cent Divided ny classes the
orkIng people Of the country are as fol-
lows: Agriculture, fisheries and mining;
on $780,; profsssionsadi, ai.%s; dones'ie ard
porta,ion. 1926. 22: notwithstanding 1al ms-
cha nical Industries, 5,Osi,@3. The domes
lie and personal service includes hotel
keepers. soldiers. sailors and Toar.nes. la
borers. BARRIERS, detectives, etc. Tho hrst
na,y1cd class had n 10-ycIrs' rafn OF over a
million. or almost 100000 for score Of
years
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|foSFESsEs The CRIME.
,.,,,.. Claims to Have Re-
moved the Rail.
On THE cAaABA DISASTER
committed the Deed for the
q. Expected to Get from
victims Of the Disaster

,, January ls.--A special to
nnss- Democrat from A'ian'a' ia ;
,.,.,ta. a cross-eycd fiend in ex-
~ revolving in countenance' con-
n having pcrpetrated the great
.,,or bridge disaster which &C.
go weeks ago in Alabama, Stolid-
.,th Immovable lines OF criminal
an his face, he admits that
..ndsd he sent thirty-hve persons
s.rr,ble death and wounded and
score more. There was no ro-
...on back Of the work OF this
,,ap, coward, man who dared dis
which meant certain death to drive
!, n destruction in order to obtain a
sol,ars The appalling accident caused
4. removal Of a rail occurred early
40 morning three weeks ago near
s,hsm m the Mineral branch OF the
willie and Nashville, train bearing
hundred passengers was progressing
:. snesd without thought OF danger
,hs great Cahaba trestlc.
reversed lever OF the engine Cd
"a .fter the wreck, showed clearly that
srsxe engineer saw the danger ahead
p,omnted to seve the lives OF his
ssrs though instant and horrible
s,ared him In the face. Lying be-
hidden behind a convenient ledge oil
as The relentless wrecker, who had
rail from the trestle, fastened 1T
no track. and then, made his way
- be could steal from tho yet warm
~ the dead and helplessly wounded
rroney that was to pay him Tor the ter
s,en Palatka was arrested In Ia
- putnam county. in Middle Georgia.
a.,,ors believe him half witted. as he
himself away. Those In charge OF
,aa,v saw he is absolutely reckless
,s,;re,v without human feelings. To-
il poke OF the fearful wreck Win no
4 emotion, as if he might nave peen
bng d q picnic. -, -
n, It's nobody's business what
IA Il for. | did IT; found 1t very
saw this for the benefit OF trpse
vant to wreck trains. It's Just as easy
MIX a passenger train as 1t Is to
IA freight train. There is no money
I fright. did not get anything out
wreck. moved rail-, put it across
rack and the whole business seemed
III. There were plenty of dead folks
money One man had $500. but before
uld get at It, the live ones got up and
the crowds came skipped out then.
officers made me confess at the end of
otgun. This is all true. waited for
hour for that train to wreck. 1t was
knny looking sight the way it tumbled
BIKE II was in hurry to get to the bot
Of the ravine. don't SEQ how any
escaped. 1t is a bad drop you can
and a lonesome place"
here Is a reward OF $4,000 for the ar
Of the perpetrators of the deed and II
toyes true that Palatka did it his Put
county captors will get that sum. 1t is
that there may be an effort to lynch
ktka
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st. Louis, January 1S.-The Texas dele
CATION which on Saturday afternoon pre-
scented petition of 10000 names to Presi-
dent elect Mckinley. at Canton. Ohio, In
behalf of John Grant of Texas. for cab
met appointment, passed through this city
last evening. On route home. They were
met at the union station by number OF
prominent republicans of this city. A
spread was prepared in the dining room of
the Terminal hotel for them. After refresh
ments were disposed of many of tho party
took carriages and drove about the city.
They left the union station at O'Clock
last night AS the train pulled out dozen
bouquets were thrown into the car by St.
Louis admirers of John Grant. The mem
bers of the delegation were very much
pleased with the result Of their visit to Mr.
Mckinley,
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Biz Fi,h story.

San Francisco. Cali. January 1S.-An
important pooling arrangement has been
brought about between the Alaska Packers
association and the Alaska Fruit company.
that will materially affect the salmon in
dustr'' in Northern waters and the price
Of capned salmon next season. Under the
terms OF the agreement the entire prodhct
Of all Alaskan canneries are to be put in a
pool and marketed by the Alaskan Pack ers'
association. at prices. which, while elimin-
ating existing competition, are expected to
greatly exceed the prices now In vogue.
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Raleigh, N. c., January 1s.-The hottest
senatorial fight that has ever occurred in
North Carolina is drawing to close and
the batting will begin at noon tomorrow.
Tho contest has narrowed down to Senator
Pritchard against the field. At midnight
It does not look as though either side
would have three votes to spare. Pritch-
ord Is being supported by solid republican
vote and boiling populist faction. 1t
takes fifteen of the latter to elect him.
His friends claim eighteen. the opposition
comedies only ten. Or. Cyrus Thompson
is the populist nominee.
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EMINENT ITALIAN DEAD.
LOnia Contencin, Chcvnlier of the
Crown of Italy.

New York. January 1S--The Ecrali this
morning says. Louis Contencin, chevaier
of the crown Of Italy, former president VI
the Italian chamber OF commerce In New
York and formerly 1taly's consul general
to the two Sicllies. Is dead al his residence
IN ihis city.
He had long been one Of the most pnonli-
nent Italians here, ard was man OF
marked ability, to which Italy frequently
raid honorable tribute.
The chevalier was attacked with severe
chils last week and DR.. IIaubold. the fam
lily physician, was summoned. Later Drs.
Janeway and Bryant were called and they
pronounced the nalady appendicitis.
Ch3Nalei Contemc.a was born IN lialy
In 1874. He entered the service OF the
Italian government and WIS sent TO this
country as chancellor. II. lsSi he was APP
pointed consul general TO the Two Scilies,
White officiating In that capacity he raw
the great fuqure In the shipmost OF Italian
products 10 this country, and after his
term as consul expired he returned 10 this
country and established himself In the
Med. te rranean Egesn fruit busneSs.
Chevalior Contenc!n resigned the presi-
dsncy OF the raban chamber OF commerce
here IN February. 1895 and II was sup
POSED at the time that his acton was due
TO diplomatic difficulties which he encoun.
tered IN connection win the bringing OF
the statue of Columbus 10 this country
and the visdt of the Italian wagehip Bau-
san.
Ilaly's unwillngness TO participate In
the Worlds Fair and the Columbian cele-
brn'tion nerc was overcome chiefly by the
Italian chamber OF commerce. There had
been a feeling that the New Orleans
lyrchng and tho Withdrawal and subse-
ausnt return of Baron Fava, the ltaEs1
ms.aster at Washington, had much 10 do
with Italy's apparent reluctance Baron
.ng thu. transportation OF the statue and
the yis,n OF the Bausan We're not 90 Chevo-
Her ccniencLns Hiking. II became neces-
sary In time for members OF the lfakai
chamber 10 go 10 Washington AMI confer
with the Italian minister AMI II was
thought the chevalier's unwilhngness TO
meet Baron Fava led 10 his resignation.
The chambers idea OF II was that the
unated states should ask Italy TO be rep
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New York, january lS.--Helcn Gould
sent a layette. consisting Of 1850 pieces. to
her nephew. George Gould sent solid
gold pcrringcr. antique. wonderfully en-
eraved and crusted with gems. Mrs. Geo.
Gould gave string OF diamonds and sap
phires Howard Gould contributor d toilet
and diamonds. A silver basin and ever
were the gifts OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Gould. while Mrs. Kingdom sent a silver
bath tub.
The Marquis de Castcllane, the baby q
paternal grandfather gave a gold sap
rhire inlaid drinking mug. which had been
in the family for centuries. Tho marquise
gave box Of priceless old family lace.
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Bombay. January Is. Tho situation Il
growing RAPIDLY worse and the exodus
from the city on account of the bubonic
plague continues. official returns issaicd
today show that there have been 3G3s
cases OF plague and 1882 deaths from pes
tilence.
sanitary conditions of bombay have been
allowed ito dcieriofato for ten years nast,
II adds that the whole future trade of tho
city IL Involved and that no expense upon
the part of hhe government TO stamp out
the plague can be too costly.
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For DeInwnrc,a senator.

Dover. Della. January 1S.-The democrat
&c senatorial caucus tonight nominated MIR.
Kenney, prominent lawyer Of this city
on the twenty-sixth ballot. Mr.. Kenney
has always voted the democratic ticket and
was an ardent supporter OF Mr. Bryan. The
last ballot resulted: Kenney. 49, Salisbury,
s. Walcott 2.
The "Rump" legislature. made up Of four
teen republican representatives and three
republican senators, held n caucus end
unanimously selected j. Edward Addlcks
for United States senator.
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The notherneId Towcd In.

London. january 's-The BRITISH steam
ship Rotherflcd. from Cardiff for Calves
ton. which was spoken wSh machinery
disabled on January T. In latitude 80 de-
grees, longitude %. by the British tank
steamship Aureobe at Gotta, from Phil
asielphia, has been lowed 10 Las Palmas
by the German tanker Bayonne, from
Savona, which took her in charge on the
1tth IN latitude 22.1a. Tho Rotheriield's
propeller Is out Of order.
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AIt~cId by Accinmution.

Springfield. H.. January ls.-The demo-
cratic joint caucus tonight nominated OK
Governor j. p Altgeld for United States
senator from Illinois As the republicans
control both branches OF the assembly tho
democratic vote will be merely compli-
mentary one.
Atgeld was nominated by reclamation.
no other name being presented.