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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
DhBs' rIOLnNr SPEhCH.
Addresses West Virginia Miners and Pic
lures Their Lot.


FAIRMONT. W. VA. July 23-This
morning the miners AZ Hites mines came
ont as did also forty others a the Shaft.
and n is reported that some are out at
the New England mines. 4 successful
meeting was held AZ Willow Tree House
this afternoon by Debs Ratchford and
Malone Three hundred Of the Monon-
gaia miners accompanied by their wives
and children and preceded by band.
marched through the hroiling sun 10 an
intermediate point between Mononsaha
and Fairmont. where they were met by
delegation Of miners from Hite's and
others mines Monongaha Coal Company
officials were also present.
Mr.. Dehs started his speech by saying:
THE longer a man works the poorer he
is. The only way 10 get out of debt Is
10 quit work ] had my choice Of agita-
ton or starvation and i chose the form
or and In consequence ] got i'm jail and
can 20 again If necessary. II has got
TO be so that If you want an honest man
YOU must go to the jail TO get him.
That flag that floats over your head
is a piece Of sarcasm. Slaves were worth
$500 You miners are not worth u
cents a ship load. You are the only com
modify that has no commercial value.
All you are good for is for fertilizer.
"You have allowed other people 10 do
your thinking for you so long that your
brain has become petrifed and II you
were 10 have AN idea 10 would cause you
pain. This world IS not ft TO live I'm and
If it ever is, you workingmen must make
it So"
lie then advised the men TO march I'm
a body to the other mines and endeavor
TO get the men TO come out saying he
would tell them when the time was ripe.
This evening Debs Ratcnford and Ma
hone held a meeting which was attended
by about 100 people. The Monongaha
miners attended On body marching six
miles through the country.
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Mcssrs. Peytom and Frank Nelson. Of
Fulton. sons of Mr. Rasmus Nelson fur
nture dealer and Justice of the Peace,
have gone away. presumably TO the new
gold fields in Alaska.
IL is thought that these young men have
gone thcre. because. since the accounts
in the newspapers OF the wonderful dis
coverics of gold In that country, they
have talked of nothing else.
Then. too. just before they disappeared.
they told some intimate friends that they
wanted 10 go there. These gold mines
I'm question are 1000 miles distant and It
is thought the travellers Will become
weary and return home before long.
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noasrRs muaDrR rARmER.
Masked Men whip out Revoivers and
Shoot Thcir Victims.


BRIDGEPORT. CONN. July 23-Mar-
ems O. Nichols. an aged man and wealthy
farmer. residing I'm Daniels Farm. Was
fouliy murdered by two masked burglars
af his home early yesterday morning
HI= sister. Mary. was seriously shot
and the murdercrs and thieves abandoned
the scene after ransacking the house
and securing about 500 i'm money.
uaneus Farm is small settlement
situated fin the town of Trumbull. on the
Monroe Turnpike about nine miles north
Of This CITY, Marcus O.. Nichols. sixty
four years 0f age. and his maiden sister
Mary. aged nfty-nvo years. lived together
The old man had always borne the repu-
tati0n ~ being wealthy. and was roputed
to have concealed about the premises
considerable money, besides stocks and
bonds. DE was thought 90 be worth SlU0.-
on
Tho brother and sister slept I'm rooms
ON the second floor of their house. The
nearest nsichb0r lives 500 feet distant.
st about o'clock yesterday morning Mr..
Nichols was awakened boy "a suspicious
noise Miss Nichols was also startled,
and tho two arose. and lighting lamps.
proceeded 90 the lower floor and waited.
AID ~ "a sudden tho side door was burst
open and two masked men entered the
room. AN NNINN ass I'Iff 'lNnNNhf.A'N Nii'
prasfnCo of Mr.. Nichols and his sister
they whipped ont rcvolvcrs and one Of
THE men fired az Nichols. the other at
bis sister. Tho aged man fen forward
with bullet in his breast jest over the
heart and bis sister sank 90 the floor
with a ball in her side. one o. tho bur
glars stepped forward according TO Miss
Nichols. who had not lost consciousness
and lifted the unconscious body OF her
HNa
some liquor in which Doe placed powder.
a few seconds later the old man slipped
Of the chair fem ON his knees. dropped
forward and died.
Tho BURGLARS then removed Miss Nichols
to the kitchen and began TO search the
house. Left alone for "a moment. Miss
Nichols. wounded though she was. de-
..led 10 undertake to- reach the neigh
hore. and had started FOR the door when
ono ~ tho men heard her. Tie summoned
his companions. and. covering the woman
with their rcv0Iycrs the Spokesman an-
uounccd their intentions of killing her II
Sine attempted 90 leave the house They
aleo demanded that She disclose the
whereabouts of DEER money and that of
her brother
She told them Of 'ho hiding place ~ tho
funds and also disclosed the spot where
some of her brothers. money would DE
found The burglars continued the search
and found about S2lo boz cash. They lcft
strevn au over the house certificates of
stocks bonds and other papers. valued at
about S-s0n
Some time after they loft Miss Nichols
gave tho alarm There IS absolutely no
clue 10 the burglars further than The i'm
adequate description Miss Nichols can
furnish. Tho methods of the men recall
fhe Nichols burglary in the town OF Mich
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TIfE PITTSBUEG DISTRICT.
No Material Change -Kumors of March
of Miners.

of Miners,
PITTsBURG. PA, July 23.-The situa-
ton i'm this district has not materially
changed to-day. The efforts Of the Arbi-
tration Committee have been so far Sue
cessfu that call for the meeting Of ope-
rators on Tuesday next has been issued
n is signed bv W. L. Dearmitt for the
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Com
pany: j. h. Zerbe for the Ohio and Penn
sylvania Company; r. Young. Tor NJ. a
Hanna Il Co. George w. Schlendeperg
for the T. l.. Robbins Company. and other
leading operators of the district. These
names TO the notice of meeting Is SUM-
cicnt guarantee Of the success of the
gathering i'm point Of attendance
W. b. Rond will also be- asked 10 sane
tiOn the signing of his name 10 the call
lie is now in charge.
The Cannonsburg region has produced
no sensational features to-day Iho
striking miners are still cncamped near
the Allison and Boone mines 10 persuade
workers from going 10 work.
There are vague rumOrs Of a march on
the mines of the New York and Cleve-
land Gas Coal Company. There H. no
doubt among these that are IN a posi-
ton 10 know that such move IS con-
templatcd but Just an what time Is kept
a profound secret. While all Of this IS
going on the Turtle creek. Sandy creek
and Plum creek mir es are workintg stead
NY and without interference. The employees
claim they Will pay no attention 10 the
strikers and want 10 be left alone ON
the 9th sr hand the miners officials claim
that thair organization who have been al
work i'm secret. have laid the fOunda-
ton for general laying down
of tools when the proper time
arrives. Much depends on The situation
ont the New York and Cleveland mines
VIII naturally be the pivotal point.
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NM Nonnlnln Chnntannna.

WAYNEsBORO. VA. July Especial.
Among the lecturers this week al the
Chautauuua of the Mountains were DR..
James A. Quarles. OF Lexington. Dr.
Thomas Hume. of University of North
Carolina. Rev f. V. n. Painter Of Roam
oks College. and Dr. Wightman.
The Rife Engine Company Of this
place. shipped one Of its hydraulic rams
10 Alcoa Bay South Africa, to-day.
Some OF the leading business men Of
tho town met this morning 10 organize
% bank. As yet the names OF the officers
have not been made public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
Vaudeville for Charity.

Those. I'm whose breasts sweet charity
reicns. and who wish 10 fulNll literally the
Scripfural injunction regarding the cup
of cold water" will have am opportunity
10 do so Tomorrow evening.
on ,his occasion. the Richmond Traction
Company will give its safe receipts at
the Broad-Strcet Park Vaudeville, 20 the
Richmond lee Mission
The full strength OF the really fine COM
pany will be cast In a programme Of va
ricty ana excellence, making an attraction
of rare merit.
Those who wish TO be entertained, and
contribute to "a good cause at the same
timc.will Doe sure t0 be at The Broad-Strcet
Vaudeville tonight
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army. ard ladies. and Mayor and Mrs.
Carter H. Harrison assisted in receiving.
The receiving party was stationed I'm
the gallery Of Mrs. Henry FIELD. This is
one Of the handsomest art galleries in
tho world. Those who assisted in the re-
cention were Maior-General and Mrs.
John r. Brooke. Colonel and Mrs. Bar
bour, Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Hard
sun. Lieutenant and Mrs. Dean. Mayor
and Mrs. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. John
a. Logan Jr.. and Major W +. Tucker.
About three thousand invitations were
issued and two thirds ~ them met with
acceptance.
During the hours OF the reception. the
Institute and the Field gallery were filled
with great crowd. As with everything
else in connection with the unveiling Of
The Logan statue. ~ was admirably man
aged and a great success.
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TAZEWELL. VA. July 22.-Special.-
County Court convened here yesterday.
Judge J. II. Stuart presiding. Quite
large docket is before II. and IL is thought
that L will be in session several days,
The grand jury for this term Of court
made several indictments. most OF which
were for feonies, one for murder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24

LONDON. July 24-The Paris cores
pondent Of the Daily Mail says that Ger
many protested 10 the United states
against the annexation II Hawaii hy the
latter country
Germany the correspondent says. de-
sired a triple control of the Islands by
America. Great Britain and herself cha
grined al the result of her protest. Ger
many sounded Japan. hut the latter de-
clined 10 be a party m any concerted
action. believing the United states would
protect the rights Of japanese emigrants
i'm Hawaii
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Instructed for Montague.

HlILsVILLE. VA. July 22.-Special.-
I have noticed it stated once or twice
GOO The Times. that the Carroll county
convention which nominated the dele
gates 10 the Roanoke Convention in
structod the delegates for Tyler FOR Cow
ernOr. and expressed q preference for the
Hon. a. j. Montague for Attorney Gem
cral The fact is they were instructed
for him too.
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day and these may show some alteration
or the Japanese attitude. and corroborate
or negative the recent report that the
japanese commissioner as well a. the
warship Naniwa Kan might leave for
nome az any moment abandoning the
effort OF settling the immigration ques-
ton at Honolulu. with the determination
OF sub eQuen,ly holding the United States
u account IN the matter.
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Ihc stnrm Strlke. New York.

NEW YORK. July IA deluge Of rain.
accomnanied by hurricane Of wind and
n vivid display OF lightning fell I'm this
city this afternoon. The storm lasted for
about an hour. doing considerable damage
20 property Shade trees along the ave
nues and side streets were blown down.
and in some Instances travel was delayed
by the distractions.
The telegraph and telephone wires were
blown down IN many places. and for
time communication with other cities was
seriously inferrunied
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24

Trusts to the United states aud Closes Her
Consulate.

WASHINGTON. July 2S-Mmister
Hatch informed tho State Department this
morning that he had been given a leave
~ absence for three months and the
Hawaiian Legation viii Doe closed during
That umo thus practically surrendoring
HawaIa's interests unrescrvedly TO the
United States.
he said that he recognized the force OF
prevalent opinion that the Senate would
not raufy the annexation treaty before
next winter. but Hawaii had supreme
confidence in The protection OF this gov
eminent and he was therefore enabled 20
sleze the opportunity 20 60 70 Honolulu
for consultation with the authorities.
He expects sdvices from home by the
steamer China which Is due next Mon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
RACING FOR PORT.
A Dozen Big Liners Trying to Beat the
Tariff Bill.

NEW YORK. July 23.-According 20 re-
ports circulated around the custom-house
to-day. there has been in progress during
the week an exciting race across the At
lantic. Fully a dozen huge liners and
frcighters have been striving 10 make
port before the tariff bill becomes a law.
The rushing i'm goods al the time OF the
retroactive clause is nothing as com
pared with the present attempt 10 seize
the benefit of the low rates OF the Wilson
tariff while there Is yet time. Large sums
are ii stake. according 10 gossip. upon the
timely arrival Of the Paris from South
amptOn and the Umhria from Liverpool.
They are due this week with vast ear
goes Of wool. and as the staple IS now
free. if they get i'm before the tarin takes
effect II will mean saving OF one million
dollars i'm duties TO the importers. Sew
cral vessels besides the Umbria and Paris
are rushing hither with the same purpose
IL view
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24

SALEM. VA. July --Speciai.-J w.
Wertz. a young married man who resides
several miles west of salem was arrested
this morning AT his home and lodged In
the county jail on the charge Of running
Miss Mamie Huffman the young sister Of
WertZs wife.
The grand Jury promptly indicted him
for felony. lie was taken into custody.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
YONG CRTIL HURT.
4 SON of the Murdered Man Kicked by
"A Horse.

AT S.45 o'clock last night the ambulance.
DIT Nuckols i'm charge was called 10 the
Hanover stables on Eighteenth street 70
attend young Crull. the twelve-year-old
son Of Emanuel Crull. who was recently
murdered I'm West Virginia. The boy
had been kicked by n horse and painful
lv but not seriously hurt. He was pass
ing behind one Of the horses. when the
animal suddenly threw out both its hind
legs. Young Crull received painful
scalp wound. lie was treated by Dr.
Nuckols and carried 10 his home at No.
l13 north Nineteenth street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
LEGAL NOTICE.
Y IRGINIA: IL THE LAW AND
EQUITY COURT OF TIE CITY Ot
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:


u IRG!NTA: IN THE LAW AND
PrCHNoNp VIRGINIA.:
II D. Ra.kar,-iU Complainant
AGAINST
Swift creek Cotton Manufacturing Com
panv. and others Defendants.
and
j. L. Lindsay 600. ........... Complainant
against
Swift creek Cotton Manufacturing Com
$780, from a Decree Enfered Inn fhe
above causes ON the 4th dav II JIne 1871
And Tho court doth further nd
i,,J,,. order and decree nv consenf ~ ain
n,rfies bv counsel th9t those causes he
INA the same are hereby referred To one
~, ,,,.' observation-disclosures i'm cbancer,, of his
,o,ri Cor he folioV,ine nurnoses Viz
~ IN take an account of alI Debts and
So, Craek cotton Nanufact,,7ln@ com
800 -,.tt.r ,,ith tn.fr ,ee,o,.,i,,o
i...t, r.forities H. anv and ~ ,,.l,'.,,
,'l,,,iry
..1 m take an account of an assets real
alI Pt.t- ,.r.recter and yaiis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
1HE Lawn PIhTT.
The xavcrian Brothers Continue to Attract
Large Crowd.

Tho lawn party given ON the grounds
OF the Navcrian Brothers. corner of Ninth
and Marshall street every evening. con
tinucs 10 attract large crowds the must
cal programme executed In the adjoining
hail Of the McGiu Union. forming one OF
the principal features.
During the entertainment last evening
Miss NJ. Ryan played the accompaniment
on the piano Several solos were render
ed I'm Il very able manner by Mr.. I'd. Bur
ton. Miss j. Murphy and Miss Blanche
Epps a duet for piano and violin was
well executed by Miss Ryan and Mr.. Y.
Mcneil
The comic songs and banjo playing of
Mr. Page were as heartily enjoyed as the
comic recitations Of Mr. Thomas Mitchell
There viii be some special attractions
for this evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
4 sCULPTOR HONOKED.
\ Brilliant Reception Ia the Maker of the
yopan Statue.

CHICAGO. July 25-A reception was
given at the Art Institute tonight in
honor OF the sculptor. Augustus 81. eau
OF The sutje>, {; his MASTERPIECE ram
until Il o'clock. Besides the Commute OF
the Art Institute MAJOR John r.
Brooke and mis- military stan OF the De-
partment Of the Missouri. United States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
RaId Wins Tlrst Noncy

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. July BIN
the race for a purse OF $1,000 at the state
meet ~ the Michigan Division. l.. A. W.
this afternoon. Bald won first money;
Cooper second and kiser third
Kiser won the first heat iu 2.l3. Cooper
second. Bald third.
Bald took the next Two heats in 2.l5 81
and 2l0 respectively Cooper finishing
third in Zach heat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24

WILMINGTON. y. O.. July 23-Fred-
erick p Rowland young white man.
charged with setting tfe Co naval stores
wards along tho river front here last
March. was tried in the criminal Court
to-day.
The jury was unable 10 agree. standing
eight Tor conviction and four for acquit-
tai. and was discharge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
OBITUARY.


one OF the oldest and best-known citi-
zens Of Richmond died az half past twelve
o'clock yesterday. i'm the person Of Mr.. l..
A j. Clopton. who peacefully passed
away a his residence. No. l4ol Ross
street.
Alr Clopton was born in this city sev-
enty-nine years ago, and lived here most
Of his long and useful life.
He had been retired from active bust
ness twenty years. having been engaged
in the real estate world for many years
previously.
He leaves a widow Mrs Julia Clopton.
three sons. and n daughter
His sons arc the Rev John J Clopton
Of Herndon. Va. and Messrs. James b.
Clopton and t. r. Clopton. OF Richmond.
Their sister Is Mrs. Jackson Turpin. Of
Norwood. Ohio. and she and the Rev. Mr..
Clopton are expected 70 reach here ror
the funeral
The funeral Will take place this after
noon at o'clock.
Mrs.. ". Jones.
The funeral Of Mrs. Rebecca e. Jones.
wife OF Mr. A. W Jones. who died
Thursday al the home Of Mrs. Mary l..
Miller. No 1912 west Cary street. were
conducted from the residence yesterday
at o'clock by the Rev. Or. J. c. Hiden.
The interment was al lakewood cemetery
and the pal-bearers were Messrs Glenn
Dickersou. Lacy. Brewer and Thurston.
John " Holland
DANVILLE. VA. July 2.-special-
John W Holland. one Of the oldest. and
most prominent business men Of this city,
died at O'Clock this morning after years
OF suffering from Brights disease. The
deceased was born I'm Franklin county In
ls22 and at the age Of fifteen. commenced
the tobacco business in small way. In
1859 he moved 90 Danville. and commenced
the manufacture Of tobacco. being the
pioneer here IN that business.
Several wears later he associated with
him. his brother. the late G.. g. Holland.
and until 1857. when they retired from
business the firm of J. w. q G. O. Hol-
land. were then the largest tobacco manu-
facturers IN this part of Virginia.
Mr. Holland was for ten years the pres
ident OF the city Council OF Danville. and
was always an enterprising and public
spirited citizen. He was n man Or ster-
ling integrity and incorruptible honesty
He was "a director at various times be-
fore and since the war. in Danville banks
The funeral will take place at Q o'clock
tomorrow morning.
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LONDON. July 3-Arransements have
been made 10 ship direct 10 the United
states a considerable amount Of sold
from Australia. This is not generally
known. and coming at a moment when
the gold movements from New York 70
London are looked for VIII create much
interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
rERRIBLE ArFIIR Ar PADUcAH.
Panic in Burning Theatre Hundreds Of
PropIe Ipiured- Children Missinr

Y HHI' III = u nInE IFHTT ?" " WNUTFUs OF
People Injured Children Missing.
PADUCAH. ky. July &-The Casino
summer theatre at Ramona Park. was
burned tonight al 10 clock. 4 perform
ance was being given 10 about COO people
when the fire broke ont from fireworks
display on the stage
The audience was panic stricken Prob
ably over one hundred persons were in
jured By being burned or trampled Sew
eral OF the actors were painfully burned.
Tho building was covered with tar paper
and was In o mass OF flames inside of a
minute II IS reported that three or four
children persisted M the flames. but this
cannot be verified
All the doctors IN the city were re-
quested 10 look after the injured.
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Alarm in llavana.

HAVANA. July 23.-General Weyler has
arrived I'm Havana. Gen. Gomez is near
Havana and there IS great alarm in the
city. The spaniards In Havana are still
insulting Lee and many fear that the
Americans are IN danger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
JOHN ". LANGSION's son.
Held for Examination on a Serious Charge
in New York.

NEW YORK. July 23-A young colored
man named Ralph Langston said 10 be
the son Of eX-COngress Langston. Of
Virginia. was held for examination az the
Jefferson Market Police Court to-day on
The charge ~ assauitine and attempting
TO rob Marie Preston. a ladys maid at
the Madison Square Theatre
The assault occurred no the street on
Tuesday night last.
Langston denies the charge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
Can't Force IransIeTs.

ATLANTA. GA. July 2S.-The United
states District Court. Judge Mccormick.
Of Texas. presiding, today handed down
a decision denying the right Of Atlanta
10 force the principal street-car company
Of mis- civ 10 grant transfers between
its several lines.
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. corno,ation Held Responsible

PoUGHKEEPsIE. y. Y July 2s-The
Committee, which has been Investigating
the food caused by the bursting OF the
Melzingah dams. and which caused the
death OF several persons. finished the in
quest at MatteSwan to-day, and returned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24
namngc Along the COast.

NEW YORK. July 2S.-The fringe NJ
New Jersey near the New York line. felt
tO-day's storm Considerable damage was
done in the cities and watering places
along The coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-24

Mixed Spices for picking poe. pound.
Zinc Wash Board. Zoe.
Can Best Corn. Sc.
price lists.
Condensed MIX Sc. can.
Sour Pickles. Zoe.
25c. bottle Tomato Catsup. TO-
Joe. bottle Tomato Catsup. &C..
Pint Bottles Imported Pickles &c.; quart
Zoe.
Corn Bran 4jc. cwt.
lOc box Shirt Waist Starch sc.
boxes Zoe. stove Backing for SC.
Large Glass Baking Powders. or Mixed
Mustard 5c.
Toe. bottle Shoe Dressing for Sc.
Good New Orleans Molasses 20c gal
Roasted Peanuts. &c. quart
IA pound Soda Crackers for Sc.
10 pound Brown Sugar for Sc.
Large Cans Boston Baked Beans. SC.
Best Switzer Cheese. 20 pound.
Best Virginia Claret Wine soc. gallon.
Fruit Jars Mustard. l0c.
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Died. al Ashland Va. M 2:45
\. NJ Monday. July 10 1897. WILLIAM
MAYO. infant son of j. VI. and Lizzie
Miller Leakc. aged nine months and
twenty-threc days.
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hmm WI Arhitrnfe

YOKOHAMA. July 23-The japanese
Cabinet to-day agreed to the proposal OF
the Hawaiian Government 10 submit the
questions at issue between the two gov
ernments TO arbitration.
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Norfolk ONCE Increased.

WASHINGTON July 23-The compen-
sation OF the local inspector Of hulls and
boilers at Norfolk. Va. has been increased
from 81 sOo 10 50 oo0 10 begin July LIST.
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with One Exception the Oldest Surviving
Major General.

SAVANNAH. GA, July 2S.-General
Lafayette McLaws. with one exception
the oldest surviving Confederate major
general. died ar his residence in Savannah
al o'clock tonight from an attack of
acute Indigestion.