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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-18
Denial at wsshInsten-

WASHINGTON. Feb. f7.-Seeretary Long
positively denies tina; Capt. S:gsb~e has in
any suppressed telegram expressed the
opinion tina, a torpedo caused the disaster,
- that 81 came froaa an external cause
Tho captain zId or the contrary, that
he could not venture 70 express an opinion
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-18
Inspection al 1 cal.

MY NESf. FEB, lf-The story that
iorIseGa may have been concealed in the
eoss furnished e the Maine IL secuted
here. aat 81 Inspection of fact coal fa-
The v arsAips Viii ~ made hereafter fn
tafs connection IL r. advisable Is discount
tAe stories ia circulation az Havana ana
hrfo regarding tie Maine having eera
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ship The Maine vvaeeta Ffavsna uss,.
neunced, &nd Therefore 81 wouta = a.r
hcVlt u ces Impossible, e. havr riaee,f a
i1raS0e - TIE spct where see was FrsosrsSl
Kiss ss4ng the sxpl9staa lAs ossA-ers az
the Mains are rvttccHt- Thes ara evident
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Maine are slnsast unanimous ia s7.f..t.,,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-18

WASHINGTON. Feb. IA number OF
messages have been received al the state
department frGn foreign governmental.
expressing regrets in connection with the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
STANDARD OIL BOOKS BURNED
The Investigation Shows They Were
DESTROYED Before the Courts Order

CLEVELAND. O., Dec. 22-The taking Of
depositons by Attorney-General Monnett,
TO attempt to prove that the Standard
oil Company had destroyed lot OF its
books and papers a few days before the
Supreme Court ordered the books TO be
produced as evidence in the investigation
II the Standard Oil Company, was re-
sumed to-day. John McNierney testified
that he burned lot OF Standard oil
Company's books on the morning OF No
vember 10Th. The inquiry was postponed
until January 9Th.
Charles &. Hogan, n foreman in the
employ Of the Standard Oh Company,
said he gave orders. in accordance with
Instructions TO George Fields. TO burn
the accounts and books In the boxes
hauled from the Offices OF the company
TO the Independence street warehouse.
Tho boxes, he declared. cOntained mis-
cellaneous collection Of papSrs. and a
few books which might have been letter
press books, stock books. or order copy
books. He declared positively tjfst no
ledgers or journals were burned The
burning Of this material, 10 said was
Of no consequence. and was according
10 custom. Hogan said he had been re-
guested TO look at the books before de-
stroying. and not burn any that were
less than ten years old lie said
be saved a few less than ton years old
that had been set aside by mistake.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
OBITUARY.
Mr.. Charles II. Rady.

Mr.. Charles p. Rady, one of Richmonds
most popular and well-known citizens and
the efficient clerk of the School Board
for fifteen years, died at his late residence
no. 230l east Broad street, at 1858 o'clock
yesterday afternoon in his sixty-ninth
year.
Mr.. Rady had been III for about
four weeks and while he had been
seriously IN for some days. his death was
not expected.
He leaves his wife and two daughters,
Mrs. Il. l.. Adams. Of this city, and Mrs.
Irwin S. Wood. OF Columbia.
The deceased was born in Richmond
in 1890. and he lived here all his life
where he had made himself most popu-
lar in a very large circle Of friends. He
was educated in this city and early In his
business career was connected with the
firms OF Smith q Rady, the Farmers
Supply Company, and Ferguson & Rady,
and was employed for a long time In the
business department of The Dispatch
newspaper.
Mr.. Rady was also a machinist, having
served his apprenticeship with Talbot &
Co. He was chosen as clerk of the
School Board and supervisor OF school
property in June. 1854. and has served
ever since.
Mr.. Rady did much religious and chart
table work, and was at the time Of his
death superintendent of the Trinity
Methodist church. where for more than
a quarter of a century he had been as
slstant superintendent. and was for
long time leader of the choir. He was
also a member OF the official board OF
Trinity church and secretary OF the Meth
odist Sunday-SchoOl Union of Richmond
and Manchester.
on January 9th, 1862. Mr.. Rady and
Miss Avis Pemberton. Of this city. were
married and "A more devoted couple
could not have been found.
At the breaking out OF The war Mr..
Rady Joined the Life Guard was al the
battle of Big Bethel and saw active
service until he was transferred 10
the telegraph corps with the title OF
lieutenant.
lie was Mason. belonged TO tho
knights OF Honor. the Royal Arcanum.
and the odd Fellows.
Mr.. Rady was generous, consistent
and Christian gentleman, and was most
courteous to those with whom he came
I'm contact in the transaction OF his daily
duties. and was popular with all who
knew him. because OF his gentle. straight
forward and unassuming ways He will he
missed and his place in the circle in
which no moved will be hard to fill.
The funeral will take place from Trinity
Methodist church at u o'clock tomorrow
and the interment will be in Hollywood.
The principals of the city schools met
In tho superintendent Office last night
and appointed committee to draft
,uita.le resolutions relative to the death
OF Mr.. Rady The committee consisted
OF Superintendent Fox. chairman. and
Messrs. Julian p. Thomas. Leroy s. Ed
wards and G.. r. Pace.
1t was. also. decided ia close the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
ONE MAN PLAN
IS NOT POPULAR.
Soldiers Want Committee to Be
Named.
WAR ON THOSE WHO DIDN'T GO
The Officers and Men Who Saw Ser
vice Will Ask to be Allowed
to Reorganize the State
Militia.
WAR ON THOSE WHO DIDN'T co

Governor Tyler has taken only the mi
tial step looking to the reorganization Of
the State militia.
1t is understood that he has asked Adj
jutant-General Male to report a plan,
and the General will await the action OF
Congress on the various bills for the re-
organization Of the regular army.
The military people. especially those
who enlisted for service in the war with
Spain. are exceedingly anxious that there
shall be an early reorganization of the
mia. They are opposed to what they
term 70 zone man plan" Not that they
object to General Male. or any recon-
mendatOns he may make, but they pre-
fer that a committee Of seven or nine
persons. with the Adjutant General as
chairman. shall prepare plan.
GIVE PRIVATDs A HEARING.
An officer said yesterday: If the Gov
ernor would appoint a committee Of seven
persons to report to him plan for the
reorganization, | think he would act wise
~. ON this committee there should be
at least one private and one non-commis-
stoned officer. They could give many sug-
gestions that would be helpful. Any plan
one man may prepare will fail 10 give
satisfaction. If IL should be the product
Of a committee of military officers repre-
senting the various sections it will be
more acceptable 20 the soldiers"
It is not unlikely that the Governor will
be formally requested 10 name com
mittee 10 draft a reorganization plan.
DEMANDS OF VETERANS.
Those officers and soldiers who have
been mustered out OF the Federal SER
vice are determined 10 stick together
when # comes to reorganizing They are
going to fight those members Of the
state militia who stayed at home, no
matter from what cause they did not en-
ter the Federal service.
we feel" said a soldier yesterday.
that the officers and men who enlisted
for the late war should be honored by
their state In the event Of another war
we are ready to respond 10 a call. The
organized State militia should be COM
posed Of men ready to obey all calls.
Those who have seen service will not be
timid when they are again wanted. The
state wants fighting men, and TO get them
veterans Of the late wax must be recog-
nized and upheld"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
MALICIOUS CUBANS.
Gen. Castillo Says They Cut the Tele-
graph Lines in Santiago.

SANTIAGO, DE CUBA, Dec. R-Gene-
raj Demetrius Castillo returned to-day
from his trip into the interior of the de-
partment OF Santiago. where. under the
directions OF General Wood, the Military
Governor, he has been establishing the
minor civil governments lie reports
that there has been considerable cattle
stealing i'm the neighborhood of San Luis.
Tomorrow Colonel Francisco Naliente
chief of Gendarmerie, win leave for
that district with a substantial force to
cndeavor TO capture the thieves.
According TO General Castillo. the
Cubaus have again been tampering with
the telegraph lines The lire 90 Guanta-
namo has been maliciously cut twice. In
both cases the cutting was absolutely
wanton. because the wire has not been
used as in the case of the cutting of the
lire 10 Alto Sonso for binding hay The
offenders merely cut it and LETT IT, Col
onel Naliente has special instructions IN
this matter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
A VIRGINIA NEGRO KILLED.
A Private of the Notorious Sixth Vir-
ginia Shot by a Street Car Conductor

MACON. GA. December 22-Private
Turner. Of the Skin Virginia Regiment,
was shot and almost instantly killed by
o. A. Thrower. street car conductor.
this afternoon. Turner boarded 1hrower
car very drunk and used the vilest Ian
guage imaginable in the presence Of Ia
dies. ThrOwer then pulled him out Of the
gar to the rear platform and kept him
there until a lady got of. While Thrower
was assisting the lady of the negro
kicked him several times and applied
more vile epithets. A negro on a trailer
car then called Turner but after short
talk he returned to phrowers car, and
with a knife in his hani. swore he would
cut Throwers head of, advancing on
him. As he stepped on the platform
Thrower nred. the bullet striking the
negro In the mouth. He died in fifteen
minutes.
crowd Of negro soliiers and civilians
soon gathered and swore vengeance on
Throwsr and AL street car conductors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
WILL HAVE FULL SWAY.
Cubans Will Agree To Any Fair Plan
for Governing the Island.

LONDON, Dec. 2}-The Havana cor
respondent Of the Times I'm the course OF
d letter published this morning says:
president Mckinley Will have an UNI
fettered hand here. \ majority OF the
Cubans are prepared 10 accept unre-
sorvedly any action treating them justly
and ensuring the tranquility OF the land.
The Spanish residents also are contented
10 accept the inevitable. believing that
their interests will be protected and them
selves fairly treated. Therefore the way
is clear 10 establish any system of gov
eminent the Washington authorities may
SOC N % imnnse.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

ton OF the Tribune, among them Rich
mond. lie viii prepare an article show
Ing the many advantages this city pos
scsses as 70 winter resort. both IN The
way Of health, climate accommodations
for travellers and tourists, scenery, so
cietv and historic interest. He has made
a trip 20 Hot Springs. TO write mp that
place and after leaving Richmond, he
viii 80 to- Old Point. Asheville, Aiken.
South Carolina and a number OF thc
Georgia ana Florida resorts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
FOOT BALL PLAYER DEAD.
Dies From Blood Poisoning Caused by
an Injury Keceived IN PLAY.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. December %
Percy NJ Jahray. the tall centre Of Har-
wards Varsity football eleven. sd to-
day Of blood poison. He was not taken
violently 90 until about noon. and after
that physicians worked necessarily 10
case his sufferings. When death ensued
the physicians were somewhat in doubt
as 10 the exact nature OF the disease.
Tonight. however. an autopsy was held.
attended by a number Of prominent ply
sicians. ami the following official state
ment was issued:
The cause of death was acute general
scpticaemia This condition vas the re-
suit of an acute infectious Inflammation
Of the lungs. which were followed by a
general infection Of the blood. There
was injury which. I'm any way. could have
had an influence producing these condi-
tions.
Jahray was known 10 have suffered
some injury from the Yale game. but
two weeks later he resumed his studies,
He was twenty-one years old and came
from Irvington. y. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Opposed to Dissolution.

LONDON. Dec. 23.-The Madrid cores
ponlent of the Standard says:
"Alost OF the Liberal leaders whom
Senior Sagasta has consulted strongly OPP
pose dissolution of the Cortes on the
ground that it would be imprudont to
plunge the country into an electoral agi-
tation under existing conditions.
"Sen0r Montero Rios and others urge
that every effort be made to reunite the
Liberal party.
Apparently Senior Gomazo's party Of
Disser tents is rolentins, and there are
better homes of fun reconciliation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
TO ORGANIZE NEGROES.
Bishop Walters IN Favor of a Healthy
Immigration 20 Peaceful Lands"

NEW YORK. Dec. PA call was issued
to-day by Bishop Alexander Walters.
president of the National Afro-American
Council. for a convention of cOlored pco-
pile under the auspices OF the Council at
Washington on December 10Th. All or
CARNATIONS having for their object the
amcioration of the condition Of the Afro
American race are invited TO send dele
gates.
The objects of the conference as an
nounced. 70 raise funds for the prosecu-
ton Of lynching parties and TO test the
constitutionality Of the laws in some
Southern states DISTINGUISHING negroes;
10 resist political and business discrimi-
nation against the negro; 10 secure the
better treatment Of cOnvicts; to secure
Federal appropriations for school funds
of the Southern States; 10 encourage in
dustrial and higher education. and "to
recommend a healthy immigration from
terror-ridden sections of our land 10
more law-abiding sections
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
THE LAST MEETING.
The Peace Commission Meet Formally
To-Day for the Last Time.

HAVANA. December 22.-The last for
NAL joint meeting OF the United States
and Spanish Evacuation Commissioners
will be held tomorrow. II. after that,
any new questions arise they will be set
tied by individual interviews or CORES
DOndence.
Tho United States Commission viii
adopt a written resolution OF thanks fcs
the courtcsies extended BY the Spanish
authorities at Havana and elsewhere I'm
cuba under trying conditions. and bear
testimony "io the excellent discipline
and soldier-lil,e conduct Of the officers
and men Of the Spanish army
Brigadier-Gencral Clous to-day delv-
ereI the memorandum Of the agreement
regarding the places where Span
ish troops are 20 be stationed after jan
uary 10Th. II will be discussed after to-
morr0w's meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
LORBER SURRENDERS.
The New Yorker Suspected Of Wife
Murder Held i'm san Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-Isador
Lorber, a dry goods clerk, surrendered
himself TO the police to-day. stating shat
the New York authorities wanted him ON
a charge of having murdered his young
wife i'm New York on October I'D. Mrs
Lorber, who had been married less than
three months ago, was discovered by
neighbors dying from asphvXiation. The
husband disappeared and was suspected
of his wife's murder Lorber's eNplana-
ton is that having discovered that his
bride had been a. mother, he decided TO
leave her. and went 10 Philadelphia.
thence TO Savannah, Ga, finally locating
I'm this city
He says he only learned this-week that
he was accused or the murder of his
wife. and that he thoreupon resigned his
position and surrendered himself The
local authorities have wired the New
York police asking if Lorber is wanted.
the man being meanwhile locked up in
the jail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Mr.. Byrd Here.

Mr.. William Byrd. of New York, accom-
panied by his friend Mr.. Arthur Robin
son. OF New York, were in the city yes
terday, stopping at the jefferson. Mr..
Byrd is the son of the owner of the
famous old Virginia estate on the James
river, Brandon. lie will join a party OF
friends who are now there on a hunting
trip.
Others registere3 AZ the Jefferson were:
T. o. Troy. Of Charlottesville !. r. Da-
Wis. Of the United States Marine Corps;
W r. Walker Of South Carolina; Mr..
and Mrs. James r. Sheffield and Mrs. w.
G.. Wood OF New York; Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Marburg. mail and children.
of Baltimore: Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur c.
Fisk, Of New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
The Movement 10 Cnhn.

MACON. GA, December 22.-Orders
were received here to-day for Major
General John c. Bates and division head
quarters to proceed 10 Charleston and
take transport FOR Cuba The order also
directed that the Sixth Ohio Regiment.
now at Knoxville. Tenn. proceed TO
Charleston and sail on the same trans
port not later than December 2Gth. 1t is
believed here that the rest OF the First
Army Corps under General Wilson will
follow in a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
DARING ROBBERS.
\ Man Attempts TO Take Money From
a Bank Cashiers Counter.

Bank Cashiers Counter
CINCINNATI OHIO, Dec. 22-Three
men attempted to steal large amount
Of money at the German National Bank.
Third and Walnut stress at 3 o'clock
this afternoon They came i'm at the front
door and walked directly to the deck Of
Cashier Hersog He was counting the
money after the close Of business and
had large amount Of IL on the counter.
one OF the men reached through the
window IN the wire screen and attempted
TO seize the pile Of greenbacks. The
cashier struck him on the hand and the
men, seeing that their effort was futile
ran out of the bank and down 10 the
river landing The police on both sides OF
the river are searching for the would-be
robbers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

CHERRYFIELD, MAINE Dec. PIT
is believed that the schooner Ethel. of
Mil Bridge. ian tons was lost with all
hands IN the November gale. She sailed
from Atlantic City for Norfolk on No
vember 23d. and nothing has since been
heard from her. The master was James
T. Leighton. of Mill Bridge. The crew
consisted Of the mate. name unknown,
John Norton of Mil Bridge, and Samuel
Pickett of Harrington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About RichmOnds
Citizens and Other Matters.

Mrs. D. Lafratta is very I'll at her
residence, No. 1929 east Broad street.
Mr.. a. J. Gary is detained at home
uy a severe attack Of the grip
Mr. y. J. Smith continues quite ILL., but
his condition was reported as slightly
improved yesterday.
The jury for The December term OF the
City Circuit Court were paid of yester-
day and will. in consequence. have their
money TO spend for Christmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Riots in France.

TOULOUSE. FRANCE. Dec. 22.-Seri-
Gus street disorders occurred here this
evening between the promoters OF Pro-
Dreyfus and Anti-Dreyfus meetings.
Several persons were severely injured
and the windows Of number OF Jewish
shops were smashed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
wiIlDeIiver the Dossier.

LONDON. Dec 23-The Paris cores
pondent of the Daily Mail says:
The go, eminent has decided TO hand
the Dreyfus secret dossier 10 the court OF
Cessation. II Will also be communicated
IN Madame Drevfus and the NJ. Mornard,
The counsel for Drcylus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

ono conductor was chased several blocks
by the negroes. Guards have been placed
on all cars on the line leading TO the
negro camp. and tonight the camp Is
under strong guard to prevent an out
break on the part OF the negro soldiers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

ALERT. VA, Dec H.-Special-A very
pretty marriage was solcmnized yester-
day afternoon az o'clock az the home
OF tho brides mother. near this place
between Mr.. r. ". Chinn and Miss Jennie
NJ Forbes The bride is a very attractive
young lady. and the groom is pros
porous young farmer OF Prince Edward
Nouuty.
Tho ceremony was performed by Rev
nir y. j. Banks. OF tho Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Chinn left Immediately
sor Prince Edward. their future home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

schools az l o'clock to-day in honor of
the memory Of Mr. Rady.
The city School Board will meet at
Chairman Ellyson's Office in the Chamber
Of Commerce building at L o'clock, to-
day 10 take suitable action in reference
TO the death Of the clerk.
The following detail from Lee Camp
will attend the funeral and are requested
10 meet at Lee Camp Hall at HIS o'clock.
A. c. Peay. Robert y. Thomas, Robert
b. Munford. j II. Redwood James I.
Gray Charles c. Scott, Geryas Storrs,
Greer II. Baughman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
SnIen Weddings.

SALEM VA. Dec. % -Special.-Last
might, 40 thc Methodist church, Mr..
frank H. Wade was married 10 Miss
Lizzie D. Stotz hy Rev w II. II. Joyce.
Mr.. William Nelghbors member OF
Company n. Second Virginia Regiment.
1ust mustered out OF service. was married
Tuesday morning 10 Miss Martha NJ LET
rer By Rev John O. Elder. The young
couple left yesterday for Illinois, where
they Will permanently reside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Writing Un Rlchmnnei

. oir W. Z. cage, OF the New York
Eribune is in this city stopping a, The
Jefferson. Mr.. Gage is writing up a
number Of winter rerorts for a special sdi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Sandridgc -sandridgc.

CIIARI.OTwTEeVlLLE. VA. Dec. M.-
Epecial-A marriage license was issued
to-day hy the county clerks office 20 Mr.
1Ddward sandridge. OF Daylesville. and
Miss Annie Sandridge Of Medium
odver. The ceremony 20 take place to-