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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Mrfhr Circuit JndgeshIp.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 1.-Speci9L
A well informed Democrat from South-
west Virginia, who came 10 Washington
"a dsv or TWO ago, tells me thar JueSe
Jack5)n who va, appointed circuit judge .i..,
of the Wythe Circuit by GoNerhor - fei-
ran iast IAN vice Judge Williams, then 4
candidate for Congress. is backed by the
representative members OF the bar anu
bv representative people generally be-
cause OF his ability and integrity, But a
hot fight is being made IN the Legisla p
ture against his election because he Is
a cold Democrat and supported falmcr
and Buckner.
SIR. r. ". Hicks. brother-in-law OF
Judgs williams is one Of Jackson most
energetic oppoi cnts. The gentleman with
whom | talkei said he told Judge Jackson
that his vote for the indianapolis ticket
would make against his election TINS VIM
ter. but being a man Of convictions and
fearless. he would not let any such con-
slderatiOn as that influence him.
IL will be a shame II Jackson IS de-
feated, said the gentleman nom SOUTH
west Virginia. and he himself voted FOR
BRYAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
TIRGINI1 REPUBLIC4NS.
A Conference TO be Held When Judge
Maddill ArriVeS--Gcn. Walker Defiant

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. December r.
Special-Thc hotel where most of the Nir-
ginia Republicans are stopping is literally
packed with committeeman, ofiice-scekers
and general hangers-on. Among the re-
cent arrivals are Mr Morgan Treat. Of
West Point: Mr.. John Acker and Mr.. G.
II. Hadrick. Of Rockingham. and Chair
man Mccormick. of Berryville. who thinks
he and not Captain John s Wise's young
friend Lewis is entitled TO the Berryville
pOstonicc. The machine leaders had
hoped to hold a conference to-day, but
this could not he done owing 10 the abb
senco Of Judge Edmund Waddill. He can
not get here until tomorrow. The con-
ference will take place tomorrow even
ing. 10 will Doe "a lively one, for Congress
man Walker. the member Of the EXecu-
tive Committee who does not work i'm
harness with Messrs. Agnew, Brady
Waddil and :. Brown Allen. is still de-
hant lie Is on pleasant terms personally
with everybody. but he has no idea of
being led boy what he regards as a self
constituted ring.
II the Republicans can agree on pa
tronage subcommittee will be appoint
ed o. wait on the President with the list
at such time as an audience can be had.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
TINE INTENDED r0R RAILRoADs.
In which to Equip Their Cars with safety
lppiiaueps.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec. THE In
terstate commerce Commission has de-
cided to extend for two years the period
within which railroads must comply with
the act of Congress. requiring all railroads
10 be equipped with safety appliances for
the protection Of the employees and pas
sengers.
The commission this afternoon author
lied the following statement:
In the matter Of the application Of the
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company,
and other carriers 20 the Interstate Com
merce Commis' ion to extend the period
within which they shall comply with the
provisions Of the act Of Congress OF
March .. 1893 commonly known as the
safety appliance act. and upon which
hearing has just ben had. the commission
has decided, upon causes shown. 10 extend
said period two years for the petitioning
carriers"
While the formal order and statement
Of facts and resolutions constituting
causes for such action have not yet been
prepared. 70 is understood that the ex-
tension will not be conditional and the
commission has under consideration the
question Of requiring quarterly or other
periodical reports Of progress by each car
ried during the two years period.
Last week the commission gave Sow
eral hearings to railroad men and labor
leaders on this question. tine railroads
asking five wears extension and the lead
ers urging that an extension Of one year
should be sufficient.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
TIRGINTA CONTESTS.
The Contestees are not Satisfied with Their
Disposition ia COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. Especial.
Elections Committee No. 3. Of which
James a. Walker, is chairman. has be
fore it seven contest cases-the three
Virginia cases. the three South Carolina
cases. and one from Tennessee. The
chairman has called a meeting for to-
morrow FOR the purpose of considering
preliminaries and distributing the cases
90 sub committees.
Each sub committee will consist Of two
Republicans and one Democrat. The
Virginia coltcstccs do not like the idea
Of having their cases considered by a
committee whose chairman is "a Republic
can from their own state. They express
ed themselves this morning as being
much disappointed FOR one Of them had
asked the Speaker TO assign these cases
to "a committeeman who would have no
special interest iu Virginia politics.
General Walker said to me that in all
cases before him. each side would have
an absolutely impartial hearing. and that
they would be reported strictly on their
merits He said that the committee
would lose no time. 1t Is believed now
that Congress will act on these cases be-
fore the summer. and not wait. as is Of
ten done until near the end of Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
cHlrNED FOR ELEVEy YEARS.
A Maniac Held Within Eight Feet for that
Time and Otherwise Maltreatcd.

PITTSBURG, PA, December 4.-Hu-
name Agent OBrien has just unearthed
one Of the most shocking cases of NAL
treatment OF the insane ever recorded IN
Western Pennsylvania. at Cllnes Hol-
low, Westmoreland county, this State.
The officer has ascertained that Franklin
Pearce Cline. now fOrty-three years old.
has been chained for the past eleven
years 10 an iron bar with chain that
will not permit him to move in any direc-
tiOn more than six or eight feet. lie is
a raving maniac, and during his long
period OF Incarceration he has been kept
constantly in a state of nudity
Agent o Brien says Cline was kept in a
small clubhouse constructed especially
for him. When he called to see him the
room was in filthy condition and there
was not a vestige Of anything for the
sufferer 10 lie upon.
The State Board ef Lunacy has been
notified and is now investigating the case.
II is thought that the Westmoreland
county authorities will be asked 10 take
charge Of the man. as the estate is amply
able 10 pay all necessary expenses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

Receipts for 1897 Exceed Those of the
Previous Recommeu udatlons.

WASHINGTON. Dec. The annual
report OF the Secretary of the Treasury
sent 20 Congress to-day shows that the
total receipts for the year ended June
80. 1897. were Sfe0.8sS l61. and the eXpendi-
tures SiiS i2gc22. leaving a deficit for the
year SlSo52 i5f The receipts for the
year. however exceeded those for the
year 1896. by Ss09ll. s59. The customs. IL
is shown yielded $i7f.55il25 ana Internal
revenue sources Slf6.6>S514.
As compared with 1896 this Is an in
crease in The customs OF Sl6.5S23 3A and in
internal revenue OF Si3i2,12l
The Secretary at some length argues
the need OF a reform in the currency and
IN conclusion makes the following recon-
mcndations.
First recommend that proper legisla-
sion De enacted which will establish sep
arate and apart from the ordinary opera
lions OF the Treasury as they relate "a
revenue and expenditures department
he designated and known as the Issue and
Redemption Division. To this division the
sum of Sl25.ooO000 in gold should be set
over from the general fund IN the Treas
urv. 10 he used only FOR redemption pur-
poses. and AZ the silver dollars now held
FOR redcmptiOn Of silver certificates. and
All the silver bullion ana dollars coined
kAerefrom. bought under the act Of 1890.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

WASHINGTON. Dec. The Navy De-
partment has been so favorably Impress
ed with the result Of the experiments
made AZ the New York Navy Yard with
petroleum as fuel for small boats. that IL
has given orders for trial on - larger
scale Of two distinct systems.
The Torpedo Roat Stlctto. az the New
York Navy Yard IS 70 be fitted mp with
a system OF burners through which the
oil IS fed into the furnace by blasts or
compressed air. At the Norfolk Navy
Yard. a corresponding craft Is 10 be htted
with a system which uses n steam biast
to vaporize and burn the OH. ana a com
parative test viii be made OF TWO meth
Ods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
MISS BRADLET ACCEPTS.
She VIII Christen the "Kentucky'-IIer or
Letter TO Secretary Long.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. THE diff
ficulty that has arisen in relation to the
christening OF the battleship Kentucky
has been settled as indicated by the fol-
lowing letter:
"Hon. John d. Long, Secretary Of the
Navy. Washington. ID. c..
My Dear Sir.-Kcntucky, The first
born of the Union is justly proud of the
distinction pronored i'm giving her name
to the magnificent batteship soon to be
launced at Newport News lt may not
be inappropriate or vain 10 say that the
valiant record made by her sons on land
and sea entities her 10 the compliment
Kindly accept my sincere thanks Tor the
honor with which you nave clothed an
unpretentiOus but ardent Kentucky girl
who loves her state second only 10 her
country.
1T viii give me much pleasure 20 as
sist I'm the ceremonies Of the occasion.
which should serve If possible, 10 bind
the sympathies Of every citizen of Ken
tucsv more closely TO the nation.
Il have the honor 10 be.
yours respectfully.
"CHRlSTIN BRADLEY.
"WashinetOn College. Dee 6. 1891
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
VETO ANTI.FOOT BALL BILL.
fhe Game is Likely 10 Continue 10
Flourish in Georgia.
GOVERNOR ATKINSOk'S REASONS.
su~h Legislation is Government Paternai-
ism and Fundamentally Wrong--Ihe
Game Teaches ScIf-ControI-- Diplo-
ma for Seasons Player

ATLANTA. GA, Dec. 7-Special-Gov-
ernor Atkinson to-day sent TO the Legis-
lature his veto OF the anti-foot-ball bill,
stating in vigorous English his objections
20 the measure. lie cNtols the beneht
both physical and mental. which the stu
dents derive finm the game, and begs the
Legislature 10 reconsider its action. Inc
following are some Of his strongest sem
STRONG SENTENCES.
IL IS thought extremely probable that
The bill Will be Teconsidered. II may be tnat
some legislation Is necessary 10 modily
the hcrcencss OF football games. but that
species OF legislation which seeks 10 usuIp
tho responsibility and functions Of trus-
ices. faculty and parents and take charge
OF young men and children IN their Sports
is fundamentally wrong. It is governmen,
tai patcrnalism of the most VICIOUS anu
pronounced type
A WISE ADAGE.
We can occasionally recur with proht
10 that wise adage which is rcaIy ak
iornatic. that the government govern best
F0ot-5all would fail Of one OF its chief
ends I'm my estimation If IL did not teach
yOuue men self control. a man VINO goes
through "a season of being trodden upon
Hnd knocked down deserves fairy dlplo~
ma In the art OF self-control.
VALUABLE DISCIPLINE.
II Is valuable discipline. Football IN
tho University has been a source of grati-
acatiOn 10 the faculty and trustees. We
rejoice at the high standard OF scholar
shin kept up by the men in active play.
The Governor then says that the game
T. not dangerous when surrounded by the
proper safeguards.
10 had been stated that Mrs Won Gam
mon. mother OF the football player who
was killed in the University of Virginia
game against the University Of Georgia,
had asked the Governor 10 veto the
measure This report is denied by Mrs.
Won GMmmnm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

bonded debt OF the United States and 10
the treaties OF the United States affecting
the revenue
the opposition withdrew and the resolu-
tion was adopted without division.
The House then at o'clock adjourned.
After the session, Chairman Walker
claimed he had won decisive victory
and that his committee under the order
would have jurisdiction over a measure
TO. as he expressed II. Convert the
greenbacks into gold certificates" but
members OF the Ways and Means insisted
that the changes OF verbiage I'm the order
would not affect their jurisdiction and
that n measure such as the President
suggested. II introduced In the House
would be referred by the Speaker to their
committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

HELENA. MONT, Dec. Judge Hor-
ace X. Buck. Associate Justice Of the Su-
preme Court Of Montana, shot himself
through the right eye about midnight at
mis- home In Lenox, a suburb of Helena.
lie had spent the evening with a party
OF friends at a neighbor's house, seeming
very cheerful After chatting for awhile
with his family he went to his room and
soon afterward the shot that ended his
life was heard
His wife ran upstairs and found him
lying on the floor dead. The Judge had
been breaking down in health for some
time, and IL is said he was seized with a
sudden impulse 10 end his uneasiness He
Was forty-four years OF age. native OF
vicksburg. Miss. aud a graduate OF Yale,
he game 10 Montana in 1874
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Prusion Appropriations.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec. THE SUBJ
Committee on Pensions Of the House Com
mittee on Appropriations. agreed upon the
pension appropriation bill to-day and VIII
reyort II 10 the full committee tomorrow,
Tie bill carries a total Of Nil,zlb.65o 10
gives Sll0 O00 90 for the payment OF PEN
sions proper, these figures being identical
with the estimates submitted By the Sec
retary OF the Interior. For clerk hire at
the pension agencies throughout the coun-
try. the bill apprcpriatcs 10000. a de-
crease OF 10000 from the estimates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
NEU DRY DOCKS.
Senator Hale Introduces Appropriation
Bills for the Navy.


Bills for the Navy.
WASHINGTON Dec. MIR. Hale. in
troduced In the Senate to-day. bills pro-
yiding for the construction Of dry docks
at Portsmouth y. H.. Boston, Mass,
Algiers. Mass, and Mare Island. Cal,
and for the enlargement OF the Brook
I'm, League Island and Norfolk docks,
the appropriation Tor Portsmouth being
NU0J.OO0; Boston, Sl5Jg.OOO. Algiers. 500.
O0J; Mare Island S,DV0J; Brooklyn, $50.
o56. League Island SZs5,JJo. ana for Nor
folk $4,000.
Also TO increase the naval establish
ment By the addition oi first class sea-
going coast nnc battleship. at q cost
not TO exceed SNvJ0O; six seagOlng tor
pcdo boats OF l.j tons. displacement at a
cost Of Sll-j,en' three torpedo boats OF
greater speed $4,000.
II is provided that the battleship shall
be primarily for coast defense and thar
It shall cs Try the heaviest arInor and most
powerful ordnance and that u shall have
displacement OF ll,50O tons.
10 Take Up Annexation.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.-Senator Davis
chairman of the Senate Committee ON
Foreign Relations said to-day that ne
would tomorrow ask the Senate TO take
up the Hawaiian annexation treaty. The
committee viii hold a meeting tomorrow
prior TO the session OF the Senate.
Sub-C Committees on WAYS and Means.
WASHINGTON. Dec. AT a special
meeting Of the Ways and Means Com
mittod to-day Chairman Dingley named
the sub-committees which Will consider
ne important measures referred 10 this
committee as follows
tustoms-Dingley, Payne. Dalzell, Hop
kins. GrosvenoT, Bailey andMcM cMiyan.
customs Administration-Payn Rus
sell Dingley Johnson, Steele, Swanson
and Robertson.
internal Revenue Evans. Dolliyer
steele Russell. Dingley, Mcmillan and
Mcclellan.
public Debt.-Dalzell' johnson, Dingley
RafIev and Wheeler.
Peciproclty and Commercial Treaties
Honkius Dolliver. Tawney. Payne. Ding
lev Mcmillan and Mcclellan.
Revenue from other sources than Gus
toms and on miscellaneous subjects
Grosyenor, Russell. Tawney, Steele.
Evans. Swanson and Wheeler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
New PoStma stcrs.

WASHINGTON. December THE fol-
lowing fourth-class postmasiers ~ero ap-
pointed to-day
North Caroilna-Berea. J. I. Murray.
Eret. W y. Glover. Faiis. H. FourNiils'
Hargrove. J. ID. Allen; Peach Tree a. r.
Johnson.
Vireinia-Fort Defiance. s. NJ Woods
Richlands. George &. Bailey.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

STAt-NTON. VA. Dec 7.-Special.-
Rev Robert Gilmore. OF Brunswick. Ca.
has been called TO fll the pulpit OF the
Third Presbyterian church. OF this city,
and OF Olivet chapel near the city.
Mr. Gilmore has the reputation or be-
ing one OF the brightest and most eio-
duent Of the younger members or the
Southern Presbyterian jurisdiction.
The Third church Is a new ORGANIZATION
in a new part Of the city. with good
future before II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Postal Savings Banks.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-senator But
Ter to-day introduced an amendment TO
the postal savings bank bill providing
for the Introduction OF savings banks at
beginning. at lirs;-. second ana third
class postottlces and only suggesting va
rlous other changes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
CLAIMS or SCHOOLS and CHURCH.
Favorable Report on Bin for Payment for
namAges Dnring the War.

WASHINGTON. ID. g., December e.
THE House Committee on War Claims has
made a favorable report on the bin TO
authorize the Secretary of War TO inyes-
tigatc and provide for the payment of all
claims for the use and occupation Of
church and school buildings and grounds
for government purposes by the United
states military authorities during the war
between the States and for damages dc-
cruing thereby 20 furnishings or material
in such buildings. Claims OF this charac-
ter before The committee aggregate $685.
,o6
The committee reported that 500 o0
would pay am meritorious claims OF this
nature. As there are MANY such claims
perdinu before Congress the committee
endorses the provision for "a tribunal for
the Investigation and determination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
wEArHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Forecast for
Wednesday:
Virginia. Probably fair with shgnt
changes In temperature; hsht' Nariao'e
winds.
North CaroHna-Fair and slightly warm
er Wednesday. southery winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OK tne
dsv. n a N IL y NJ. as 3 p. NJ, 80:
p. NJ, -; p. ~. AZ, midnight. ID
Average, ~ l-c
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-27
MUST FIGHT IT OUT.
State Department WIN Keep Hands of
the san Francisco Chinese Fight

Washington. January 26,-The state
department has declined 10 be drawn
Into the great factional fight now going
on in san Francisco between the two
big Chinese secret societies, the Sam
Yups. and See Yups. which have been
marked already by murder and other
deeds of violence About two weeks
ago. at the instance of Senator White,
Assistant Secretary Rockhill listened
to statement from San Francisco
attorney. representing the See Yups,
who sought 10 have the state depart
ment intervene to prevent the Chinese
consul at San Francisco from taking
action hostile to that society. 1t was
soon made apparent to the state de-
partment that his was not a matter
for action. certainly at this time, II
at all. II is held In the department that
the aggrieved society must find its re-
course In the local law.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-27
dollar due creditors. The failure is due
to unexpected and heavy Withdrawals.
THE WHY OF 1T.
What Caused the Failure OF the olym-
pla Bank

Tacoma, January 2s.-An Olympia
special 10 the Ledger says:
The following notice this morning was
posted on the door OF the First National
Bank:
Owing to unexpected heavy with
drawals Of deposits this bank ls COM
PEELED TO suspend until we can realize
on our assets DepOsLtOrs will not lose
dollar. A. a. Phillips. president"
Phillips stated that the immediate
cause for the suspension was the with
draw'al by the state treasurer OF s35.O00
Of state money. This frightened the
other depOsitors. who made a run on
the bank. forcing II to close It's doors.
The state deposits we're withdrawn on
January l1th. The liabilities Of the
bank are 100000. $4,000 being indivId-
ual deposits Of residents Of this town
and county. The assets are stated 20
be i226. 200. a large amount OF which can
be realized on very soon.
The principal stockholders are a. A.
Phillips. John F. Convey. olympia; Ladd
& Tilton. Portland; and Dexter Horton.
The bank has been in business since
1888 When the financial crisis came. a
number Of the principal debtors OF the
bank were forced TO the wall The
bank was crippled and has never been
able TO fully recover. it being unable
to make collections Of notes taken dur
ing the halcyor days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-27
JUST AN ALARM
Last Nights Fire In an Astor Street
Chinese Laundry

An alarm Of 1re was turned in from
BOX about 1880 last night No. and
No chemical responding The cause
of the alarm was q blaze In a Chinese
laundry at 27s Astor street The ser.
vices Of the department were not need
cd. as the firc was easily extingulshed
The fire originated IN the rear Of
the building. and soon blaze shot up.
The thermometer was prstty low al the
time and. strange to relate. the blaze
frozc a quick-wftted heather. seeing
an opportunity TO distinguish himself.
grusped the frozen blaze. broke II on.
and throw 1t into the river; and the
building was saved
When Chemical No. came out of
its building Il came out in hurry. and
the horses slipped on the Icy pavement
Before they could recover a foothold
the team was on the opposite side Of
me street and Il looked very much
~ II there would be a great smashup.
with great presence o. mind. however.
Driver Louis Cordes whipped up the
horses and. instead Of backing them.
drove around a Sign pos, pest. over the
sidewalk. and onto the street. The
crowd which saw Mr.. cories' neat piece
Of work heartily applAuded him for II.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-27
JONES CALLED DOWN.
Idaho Democrats Resent His Interfer-
ence in Their Senatorial Battle.

Washington. January 26.-The Demo-
Gratis of Idaho yesterday sent a dis
patch TO Senator Jones, chairman Of
the national Democratic committee. in
forming him that his interference in
behalf of the reelection of Senator
Dubois, was unwarranted.
Senator Jones replied as follows: MY
action and that Of prominent Democrat
ic members of the national committee.
was in no sense an interference In local
affairs. Prominent Republicans ahan-
doned their party and gave hearty sup
port to the platform and candidates OF
the Chicago convention, and 1t would
be in my opinion an exceedingly mar
row and undemocratic course for the
party to fail to testify its appreciation
Of such conduct. We cannot discrim-
mate against such men without harm
to the great cause. We have acted for
cause, not for any man; for the
whole country, and not for a state.
This question is not and cannot be con-
fined to Idaho. We, therefore. urge
that our friends in Idaho shall not lose
sight of the effects of their action ON
the whole country and our great cause.
in their excitement over local affairs.
Having proposed for weeks TO vote for
a Populist satisfactory to you, and be-
ing denied an opportunity to do SO.
Democrats cannot be charged with the
violation of any agreement referred to.
They have discharged every assumed
obligation"