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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

Company. OF this city. a large order tor
machinery 10 D. used In their gold miiiing
plants A fun force OF mechanics nave
been put TO work on the order. IL IS said
that number Of firms In large ciues
were competing bidders for the work.
Work is progressing slowly on the new
Short Line road. Just now the main IN
terest centres in certain legal proceed
ings which will take place this week, the
result OF which cannot be foretold. Coun-
sci FOR the railroad are: Alfred Caldwell
formerly Attorney General OF Nhceilns'
B. NJ. Amber Of Parkersburg: John w.
Davis and J. +. Clifford. OF Clarksbure.
The CITY OF Clarksburg is represented by
VIM. Archer. OF Parkersburg NJ NJ. John
son and John Basel. Of this place. All
these are men OF prominence and the
battle between them promises TO be In
terpeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
ONLY CNE CHANGE WAS MADE.
DR.. W. c. Kunn Succeeds Mr.. Gunter
as DOOr-Kespsr Of the Senate.
The CAUCUS HELD LAST NIGHT,
Democrats of Both Branches of the Lcgis-
Iature Nominate omcers--New Develop
ments in some of the Contests--Ihe
General Assembly Meets at Noon.

The Democratic members Of the Senate
and House Of Delegates met In separate
caucuses last night in the capitol build
ing and nominated officers who viii be
elected to-day.
There were only two changes made.
Hon. Henry r. Wickham was chosen
for president pro TEN Of the Senate 70
succeed the late william Lovenstein, who
filed that position at the last session.
and DR.. w. c. Nunn. Of West Point, was
nominated for Doorkecper Of the Senate
over Mr.. J.. j. Gunter, Of Accomac who
has served in that position for two or
three sessions Dr. Num- defeated Mr..
Grnter bv one vote. The new doorkeep-
cr IS Confederate veteran ana several
,,oars ago was a member Of the senate.
More recently he was deputy collector
of customs for the port of Richmond, he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
BRTEFLY TOLD.

George Douglass. the negro who acei-
dentally killed Albert Grayer. al SNOW
den. Pa. a mining hamlet, last spring IN
attempting 10 murder another man, with
whom he had quarrelled over game OF
Grams. was hanged in the county jail-yard
al pittsburg. Pa, az 1913 o'clock Tues
day morning.
Wulam Enis. a prominent farmer living
near Evergreen, Ala. took negro nanieu M
Cook King to swamp Tuesday, tled MN
~ a tree and shot him 10 death. Trouble
over Ellis daughter rs said 70 have been
the cause. ,,,-,. s.a,o-at
Stewart L. WoOdfOrd, VIII give JAN
ouet IN Madrid on Sunday next IN hohor
of the Government officers and members
OF the diplomatic corps. 49,, cs,.,.
Frank A. Keith and Maggie Godfrey
committed suicide together by inha,slls
pas i'm "A room In Lowell. Mass. Tuesday.
They were pennies. 80 49,
Al the Newmarket Gun Club Monday
the handsome silver cup presented Dy
Tod" Sloane. the American Jockey, was
VIZ by w BeresfOrd the crack metro
politan shot Sloane took part In the con-
lest but did not display any great Fklh
." TIE printing office OF Fl Centinel the
organ of the gcndarmes. was burned IN
ire IL not known The building. II Is said.
was insured for the sum Of SDvro IN the
SIM Insurance COMPANY OF England
A sensation was created In Florida Py-
THAN circles Monday night when Rod
Cross Lodge. knights Of Pythias. OF Tam
pa. dehed the authority Of the GRIND
Chancellor and refused 10 obey his orders
or relinqulsh tfeir charter
A cable from England indicates that
the sale OF the large Willimantic Thread
Works az Willimaptic. Conn. probably 10
foreign parties will soon be ccnsummated.
The Thread Company has s. 10 .010 capital
and employees several thousand hands.
An option ON It's entire stock az SCI . for
each share " 50 par expires on Decem-
Der lJth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

seven Men Die and seventeen Not hX-
pccted fo Live.

seven Men Die and seventeen Not hN-
pccted fo Live.
IAPLEsVILLE. ALA. Nov. 0.-Seven
men are dead and seventeen more are
not expected TO live from tho result OF
drinking "a mixture Of wood alcohol and
cheap whiskey.
The drink was bought in Selma, Ala
iy Bul Anderson and another farmer
and brought here by them and retailed 10
farmers and laborers on the Mobile and
ohio extension. which is In process OF
construction through this place.
\ great number OF farmers and railroad
hands purchased some OF the mixture and
Immediately after drinking the concoction
were taken fatally ill NO medical aid
was az hand and many died before as
sistance could he got.
The affair has created great sensa-
ton
Anderson and his partner are among
the dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
Judge Day Would Not Accept.

WASHINGTON. Nov 30.--Wben asked
tonight whether there was any truth
in the often printed reports that he had
been rendered the Attorney -Ceneralship.
Assistant Secretary Day. OF the State De-
partment. said
The President some time ago was kind
enough 20 tender me the position Of At
tOrney- General In the event Of vacancy
in that office. which. after consideration
/ have been reluctantly compelled 10 de
cline for reasons entirely personal"
There Is every reason 20 believe thai
Judge Day will continue I'm his present
position In the State Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

secretary Gage Says 1t viii Not Exceed
$4,000. 900 for the yea,

WASHINGTON. Nov. 8o-Secretary
Gage said to-day that in the annual es-
innate he would send 10 Congress. he
would name about S200O0.Oo0 and not
above s250O00oO, as the amount Of the
Treasury deficit for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1895.
The Secretary said he expected the re-
ceipts from customs TO increase steadily.
and that in the spring months he an,icl-
pated quite large importauons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. sO.-An I'm
perial Ukase. issued to-day. orders the
coinage and issue Of nve-rouble gold
pieces, equal in value to one-third OF the
Imperial, which weighs 1882 grammes-
SO fine. Another ukase issued directs that
the inscription on the Russian credit notes
be changed 10 read as follows:
The state bank exchanges credit notes
against gold coin for an unlimited
amount. One rouble is equal 10 a fifteenth
OF an Imperial and contains I7424 doll
OF pure gold The exchange OF State ere
dit notes against gold coin will be guar
anteed by the whole property Of the
state. state credit notes are to have equal
currency with gold coin throughout the
empire"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

NEWPORT NEWS. Nov. 29-rhe Do-
lice are looking for a man named Horner,
who Is wanted on n charge Of attempting
10 bribc Commissioner Of Revenue Ma
gruder b. Jones. HOrner had been ar
rested for selling pictures from house 10
house without the license. While out on
bail he is said 10 have approached Jones
and offered him s. N he would let the
case drop. remnrklng that he always
''nxed IL up" with the Commissioners In
other cities In that way.
MIR. Jones was exceedingly indignant
and al once swOre out warrant Tor the
peddler lie was arrested and was about
10 be tried when unnoticed he slipped out
OF the courtroom and abacOnded.
At little after O'Clock yesterday
morning IRE was discovered IN the
laundry OF the Hotel Ivy The name5
We're extinguished after about 800 dam
age had been done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

All the old OGccrs Were Again Placed in
soiufuafion.

All the old officers Of the House of Dele
gates were renominated last evening for
the ensuing session by the Democratic
caucus. which held q very harmonious
session. The only opposition manifested
was for Sorgeaut-at-Arms. Alr. J. VI.
Johnston. OF Rockbridge county, who held
that position during the last session be-
Ing opposed by Mr.. Reuben Smith Thom-
as. OF Madison. Mr.. Thomas Drinkart Of
King George. and Mr.. Edmund y. Chris
tan. Of Louisa The contest for this
office however did not prove TO be Of any
consequence. for the nomination or Mr.
Johnston was made unanimous before
the vote could be announced.
Mr.. y. G. Pitcher. Of Fauquier county,
called the caucus 10 order shortly after
o'clock. as the oldest member I'm service
on the floor Of the House, lie suggested
that the FIRST thing I'm order was the cleo
ton OF permanent chairman Of the
caucus. and Captain r. $ Parks. OF Page
county. nominated Mr.. Merritt T. Cooke,
Of Norfolk. for that position.
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
TEPRTBLE SCOURGE.
-ne-sexeuth of All Deaths i'm New York
Due to Consumption.

NEW YORK. Nov. 3o-Dr Briggs; Of
the Board OF Health. made some startling
siatements before the Board OF Estimates
while that body was to-day considering
tho city budget for leJS
The Roard of Estimates was asked 70
apnrove p grant Of 10000 for the cure
Of tuberculosis I'm a special hospital. Or.
Briggs. speaking OF the Board or Health.
ln ruppolt ot tne appropriation, declared
that one ont of every seven persons VINO
dicd i'm this city are victims Of tuher-
cular consumption. Or. Br.gEs further
stated that among the working classes
the percentage Of deaths due 90 this dis
ease was onc-Quarter. The Board OF
Health approved the $50 900 asked Tor.
President Wilson, OF the board. said to-
night:
This Is an important step forward In
tho work OF combating tuberculosis.
When it Is remembered that one-seventh
of an the deaths recorded arc due IN this
dread disease the Importance OF such rec
ognition viii be understood. After ne
first of the year SGOc'o VIII be available
for expenditure I'm behalf OF individuals
who are affected with this disease. The
Po3rd cf Health can paw o. any hospital
that will receive recognized cases OF tu-
hercuiosis 81 per day per capita for such
patienf. a4 if .haN receive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

WASHINGTON. Nov. 3O-The Presi-
dent to-day appointed Mr.. George ~
Harries of this city 10 b. brigadier-gene-
raj of the militia OF the District OF Co
mmbia 10 succeed the late General ORD
way former commanding officer OF the
District National Guard.
Mr. Harrles has been a major IN the
guard for some years and as Inspector
General Of rife practice has taken an
active part in rife competitions lie was
"a well-known newspaper man Of this
cltv for some years and in this capacity
was present az the last Sioux outbreak
i'm Dakota. He was at Homestead also.
lie has been engaged IN business
nnrs1its for about two years and Is az
present secretary OF the Washington
Board Of Trade
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

iec;ed. lie called for the announcement
OF the result OF the ballot and the chair
man had the vote announced.
Another ballot was called for and taken
with this result:
Num- ............-...............
Gunter .-.-.-......---........s...
As the vote was close. the roll was twice
called In order that any Senator might
make correction II he were incorrectly
recorded. There being no correction DR..
Num- was declared the nominee.
THE COMMITTEES.
The only debate that occurred during
the conference was over "A resolution Of
fered by Senator Keezen providing for a
committee Of ten-One from each con-
gressional district-to make up the Senate
committees. Mr.. Keezell made a strong
speech in favor OF his plan as being one
that would result in all sections Of the
state being properly represented on the
committees.
Senator Flood proposed n substitute 20
the effect that the chair name "a commit
tee Of five 10 arrange the standing COM
mittees lie made "a f0rceful speech IN
support Of his proposition. contending
that five senators could do more in n man
ner far more satisfactory 10 all concerned
than ten. This. he said had been the rule
Of procedure for years
Senator Onie and Senator Blakey ably
supported Mr. Keezcrs resolution and
Senators Wickham Mushhack and Mason
advocated the adoption of the substitute.
The vote resulted q 10 en- favor Of Mr.
Floods substitute. Chairman Morris san
he would name the committee in day or
two
PAGES CHOSEN
This matter having been disposed or ~
seiators from the four geographical 1i-
visions Of the State met I'm groups 20
roconue end candidates for pages. They
reported az follows: Harry jefferson Dur
rett. OF Albemarle. Curtis Quarles Of Bed
ford. VIM. y. Andrews. Of Portsmouth.
and Russell Foster, Of Richmond. These
nominations were confirmed.
Young Foster IL n son Of Policeman W..
r. Foster and a very bright youth.
The conference adjourned subject 20 the
call Of the chairman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
LEGIsEaroRs HELD UP.
They Paw Two Fares to Bogus Conductors


CINCINNATI. O.. Nov. M.-A special 20
the Commercial Tribune from Atlanta,
Ca. saws.
"A committee from the State House Of
Representatives. composed ot some OF the
most prominent citizens in the state, was
yesterday held up an Okehne swamp ana
u "a considerable sum OF
money Amols them WAS Thomas craig
BurWeil. Cannon Boynton ana others.
They were tO visit "A convict camp IN the
evamp for the purpose OF inspection.
Irer nero nut in freight car and haul
ed thirty three miles over rough road
to the camp on the return trin Two men
stopped the train and demanded Sl9p fare
from each of the members, claiming 10
be officials Of the read.
Under protest the amount was PAID, nut
the train was stopped again and the bogus
conductors returned and demanded more
money. They were given All that there
was i'm the party and the journey was
cOmuIefod.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

gress as chairman OF the House Com
mttce would bc 20 hold the appropria-
tions. so far as he could control them,
down 10 existing conditions.
Il believe ia liberal but not an ex-
travagant policy In making appropria-
tons. he said and until our revenues
Increase shall oppose entering upon new
enterprises requiring the expenditure OF
Government funds"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

NEW YORK. Nov. 30.-The Evening
Post, says: "As "A result OF the recent
conferences, matters are now happening
among the soft coal cOlliers 70 advance
traffic rates on that commodity about ~
per cent. The new agreement Is stili
in choatic but will propably be arranged
before contracts FOR next seasons ship
ments are made"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
ELECTRIC CHAIR FOR THORN
Murder in the First Degree the Verdict
Reached After Three EOur'.
he ACKNOWLEDGES HIS GUILT.
And says lie Lied When Telling His story
Did IL 10 Escape Conviction and sup
no.es the verdict ~ just one-Mrs.
Nack's Case In Doubt.

NEW YORK. Nov. 30.-Martin Thorn
was to-day convicted Of murder in the
first degree in killing william Gulden-
suppe, his predecessor in the affections Of
Mrs. Augusta Mack, at Woodslde L. l., on
June 18th.
At the reques. os Thorns counsel. the
passage OF the death sentence was de-
ferred until next Friday morning.
Thorn heard the jurymen polled on their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
MR.. ANDREW cARNEGIE

trouble. and deserves the honor, leaving
ten thousand 10 II scarcely seems adc-
quate. yet this is an you relate concern
ing him and the institution.
How blessed our country Is In having
succeeded so soon in burying all sectional
differences. / feel an unusual pleasure
in aiding an educational institute IN the
Richmond which In my youth I thought Il
my duty TO capture Well. like better
20 capture "a to-day in this manner. and
take IL 10 my heart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

Twenty-Five Other Passengers On Train
in Russia Iujured.

WARSAW. Nov. 30.-A terrible railway
accident has occurred here. While pas
senger train was standing az the terminus
a heavy freight train crashed into lt.
owing 10 the error Of p0intsman Eleven
passengers were killed outright ana twen-
tv-two others seriously injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

Coal Operators Ia Executive session ~ -
Understood for this Purpose

CINCINNATI. o.. Nov. 2o.-The follow
ing coal operators Of West Virginia south
of Kanawha met here today In executive
session: +. o. Boyce. George w. Jones
N Y SAWS. John Carver. 5. H.. Mont
eon,crv l.. /. Murray. J. g. Morrison =.
E. Fmbleton. W.R. Johnston. G. g. Lewis.
r Hondel. j. B. Lewis. and +. p. Lard.
They have divulged nothing. but II is
nretfy well understood that their main
purpose is TO form plan TO limit the out
mt TO the immediate consumptive de-
mands Of the market. They VIII be IN
session tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

WASHINGTON. Nov 30-Rcpresenta-
tive Cannon. chairman Of the Committee
on Appropriations. arrived to-day in
Washington. Speaking 10 q reporter OF
the Associated Press: be said that his
policy for the approaching session OF Con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
nrdrr for Mining Machinery.

CLARKsBURG. W VA. Nov. @.-spe-
cial.-The Northern Pacific and Alaska
Mining. TransrDrtaton and Trading COM
many. of snns Harbor. Alaska. lave
placed with Hart Brothers Machinery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
wLAIuEK IOEICAsT.

WASHINGTON. Nov. e.-Folloying 10
the weather forecast for Wednesday:
For Virginia and North esIonna-r arr
warmer, easteriy winds becoming s"u'h~
erly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

The following Is the report OF the
thermometer. az The Times ONCE yes
"a NJ. u: - NJ. ss: 3 p. NJ. 20; s y.
NJ. q: 3 +. NJ. &C. l. NJ, 81. Average.
IS l-2,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
||I = "TTTT = y
ANDREW CARNEGI

Major Gnter was one OF the original
bcnefactors Of the Virginia Mechanics
Institute ana continued so during the re-
mainder OF his lie and az his death left
II a legacy by far the largest OF any yet
rcrolNnd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

The first ballot resulted as follows:
Gunter .............. IL
Before the vote was announced Mr..
LeteheT moved 20 make the nomination
Of Mr.. Gunter unanimous. but Senator
Barnes was quickly on his feet and OBJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01
Captain J. c. Featherston, Of Campbell.
then offered The following resolution.

Continued On Second Pagel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-01

being assigned to duty az the SUPPORT
Of West Point when the Republican
came into power Dr. Nunn
IA
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-01
Miscellaneous announcements.

Omaha Gospel Mission, Eighteenth Street
Between Harney and ST. Mary's Avenue
Services at p. m. Good singing.
West Omaha Methodist Episcopal Church
Thirty-seventh and Marcy Streets, Rev. j
A. Flowers Pastor-Seryices at IL a. m. and
p. m
Beth-Eden Baptist Church, Park Avenue
Near Leavenworth Street, Rev. w. W.
Everts. Pastor-Service at 1890 a. m. No
evening service.
Hanscom Park Methodist Episcopal Church,
Twenty-ninth Street and Woolworth Avenue
Services at 1890 a. m. and p. IN.
Epworth league p. m.
Dodge Streets, Rev. s. B. Mccormick, Pastor
Service at 1890 a. m. Rev j. M. Wilson
will preach, No evening service,
st. Mary's Avenue Congregational Church
Twenty-seventh and ST. Mary's Avenue, Rev.
S. Wright Butler. Pastor-Service at 1880
a. m; Rev. Frank Foster will preach
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Twenty
ninth and Mason Streets. Dr. John Gordon.
Pastor-Seryice at 1890 a. m, subject.
Hunting Gold in Alaska, and Finding God;"
no evening service.
Hillside Congregational Church Thirtleth
and Ohio Streets. Rev. Jacob Flock, Pastor
Services at 10:3o a. m. and p. m; subject
"The Natural and Spiritual Man"
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Twenty-fourth
and Binney Streets-Services at 1890 a. m.
and p, m. Subject in the morning: The
Walk to Emmaus." Evening: Some
Hindrences to Seekers After Christ"
Calvary Baptist Church-Dr. w. p. Helllngs
OF Jamestown, N. Y, Will preach at 1920
a. IN. and p. m In the morning the
regular choir will be assisted by Mrs. Eaton,
and in the evening by Harry Burkey.
Grant Street Church OF Christ, Twenty
sixth and Grant Streets, Charles e. Taylor,
Pastor-Servlces at 1890 a. m. and 8 p. IN.
Subject in the morning: "No More Sea-"
Evening; The Governors Question"
CASTELAR, Street Presbyterian Church. Sly
teenth and CASTELAR, Streets. Rev. j. NJ.
Wilson. PastOr-Services at 1890 a. IN. and
p. m. Rev. c. A, Mitchell of Bellevue Will
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-01

Put the Whole Zoo in an Upronr, bus
IT Cost Him His Life.

diminutlve wire haired terrier with .
hatred of peace and love for trouble found
field for mischief in the Central park zoo
Saturday morning, relates the New York
World, and had rare sport there for half
hour. But 1t cost him his life.
When he wandered into the 200 he did not
seem to know just what to make Of the
place. Just then the lion roared. The little,
terrier prickcd up his ears, took the roafe
| as challenge and ran into the lion house.
The little terrier began to bark in his
fiercest style. He jumped UP against tho
lions cage and in other ways indicated his
desire to get at that lion and chew him up.
Mr.. Lion looked amazed for a minute, and
then up and down his cage he rushed, try
| ing to drown the terriers snappy bark with
his own roaring. The other animals started
to roar and the terrier was just wild with
delight at the row that he had raised.
Looking for bigger game, the terrier
tackled the hippotamus family.
Mr.. Hippo, Mrs. Hippo and Miss Hippo
were snoozing when the terrier got to their
, cage. The little rascal picked out Mr.. Hippo
as his mark. Going right into the cage
he sneaked up beside the sleeping monster,
took station alongside the place where he
thought the ear ought to be and gave voice
went for the terrier and tried to step on
him, but he nimbled and kept out OF the
way. The chase lasted five or ten minutes.
The other animals watched 1t and roared
out encouragement to the hippos. The bears
were especially vociferous, SO Mr.. Terrier
went to their cage to have some fun with
them.
In two minutes the dog had polar bear,
the grizzly, the brown bear and the cinna-
mon bear all acting like lot of crazy
brutes. In their eagerness to get at the
terrier they all tried to climb the same
pole or ladder at once, but when one Of
them would get near him he would scamper
off
Matters had reached such stage and the
oIe oh, nIyat tl,k
Secretary Leary Of the park department, In
his Office near by could not hear himself
think, so he sent Keeper Snyder, the sharp
shooter OF the ZOO, out with his trusty rifle
to quell the riot. Snyder found the cause Of
1t all in the little terrier. He tried to call
the dog off from the bears, but he was hav-
ing too much fun to heed. So Snyder shot
him.