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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Abandoned By Those in Authority in
Washington.
THE SUBTERRANEAN PASSAGE
Is Acknowledged 10 EAist by Spanish
Ohiciais. But They Deny That IL
Rims Under the Harbor--Ac-
tive Military Preparations
Continue--Nizcaya Or
dercd 10 Leave atOnce.

The ultra-conseraIve Washington Star
explains the sudden conservatism Of the
Senate ns being due 20 the extremely
critically state OF our relations with Spain
and the desire TO afford no excuse for
liking the responsibility on this country
IN the event OF war The Star says the
accident theory OF the Maine disaster has
been abandoned by those IN authority,
and war Is now expected. Il is feared
mat hostities will be precipitated before
the Board Of Inquiry completes its work
and the government is proceeding In con-
sequence with the greatest caution.
There is need OF time for preparation,
saws the Star. and in consequence. the in
vestigatlon will probably be prolonged
for a month or so.
The trp Of Commodore Crowninshield
is explained as being on personal busi-
ness
The Spanish authorities admit the eX-
istence Of a subteranean passage, but say
the location has been lost and claim IL
doesn't go under the Havana harbor.
General Powell, a personal friend Of
McKinley's. says the President assured
him he would satisfy the veriest lingo
~ Il is shown that the Maine was Blown
up by a mine
Military preparations continue all over
the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
CLAIMS TO SPEAK FOR M'KINLEY
Gen. Powell Saysi If Treachcry Is Proven
the Jineoes VIII BE Satisfied.

ST. LOUIS. MO. Feb. A.-General VIII
liam Powell. OF Bellevine who was in
command Of the regiment in which Pres
ident Mckinley served during the civil
war and who was recently appointed col
lectOr OF Internal Revenue for the South
ern Illinois District returned from
Washington to-day
The general who IS a personal friend
OK President Mckinley. said that while
az the Capital he discussed the Maine
disaster and It's possible results with the
Chief Executive.
THE President stated 10 me- said the
general. that ne was only waiting for a
complete report OF the Naval Board OF
Inquiry and that should 1t report that our
sailors had met their death through
Spanish treachery. he vas prepared 10
act al once and IN a manner which would
meet the approval OF every loyal Amon-
can citizen
General Powell said preparations for
war were being pushed with the utmost
v!eor and added:
Il am convinced that President Nc
Kinley is the right man IN he rlpht
place and that as soon as Spanish treach-
cry has been proven his policy viii be
rigid enough 10 meet the approval even
OF the most pronounced jingoes."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
A VIRGINIA PRECEDENT.
Senator Corbett Seated--Mr. Spooler
Calls the First Appointment.

WASHINGTON. Feb. PA feature OF
the senates session as an address by
Senator spooner (of Washington on the
right OF Henry Corbett 10 a seat In the
Senate from Warrington under appoint
ment by the Government Ar. Spooner
favored seating Mr.. Corbett and had not
concluded when the Senate adjourned.
An effective point was made by Mr..
Spooner when he cited the credentials
OF John Walker OF Virginia who was ap-
pointed to the Senate on March 81, l'"'
by the Governor OF Virginia. This case
the first Gubernatorial appointment maue
to the senate under the Constitution, Mr..
Spooner said, was precisely similar 70
that now under consideration. as Mr.
walkers credentials showed that the
LEGISLATURE OF Virginia had had oppor-
tunity to mn the vacancy then existing
and had failed 10 do 50.
The Senate accepted Mr.. Walkers Gre
dentials and seated him
can II reasonably be held exclaimed
Mr. Spooner. that the distinguished men
then sitting IN the Senate know less Ot
constitutional law than We know now
An effort as made TO obtain considera-
tion OF the Alaska homestead anu iai-
road right of way bill. but on a parlia-
mentary technicality. It went over.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr
Allen (of Nebraska to appoint com
mlttee OF five senator's 10 investigate the
Cuban situation. was withdrawn by IT'S
author when II was laid before the
Senate.
Mr.. Allen said that he was satisfied IN
the vote on his amendment yesterday
tia, the fate OF his resolution wss 90 te
well sealed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
ANNUAL NEGRO CONFERENCE.
\ Declaration to the Racc--2,oOO Col.
ored Farmers Attend.

TUsKEGEE. ALA, Feb. A.-At the
seventh annual negro conference held in
the normal school pavilion here, about q
0OO colored farmers. representing nearly
every Southern State, we're present
With them were many prominent men
and women engaged In the various
branches OF negro education.
The meeting was enthusiastic. The
speech OF Bishop Grant, OF the A. VI. Il.
Church. was greatly appreciated. Booker
4. Washington presloed TO encourage
gardening a package OF seeds was given
10 every one present. The result OF the
conference was the unanimous adoption
OF the following declarations.
Wherever our people have been reach
ed by outside influence We believe there
has been constant growth In acquiring
education, building school houses, extend
ing the school term, building Christian
character, improving and purifying the
ministry securing land. diversifying
crops. raising fruit and poultry. replac-
ing the one room cabin, ceasing to mort
gage crops. getting out OF debt and living
more economically
In saying this we would not be misun-
derstood. but emphasize the fact that
have not been touched by some OUTSIDE
influence, their condition as to property,
education and morality Is still undevel-
oped and we solicit the earnest thought
and help OF the people In our country.
THE larger degree OF the element
or strength enumerated above, we be-
lieve, constitute the foundation for all
the higher rights and privileges OF citi-
Zcnship, which we should enjoy
Since many of the people in the Gulf
States live by agriculture, We strongly
urge that special stress be laid upon the
training IN agriculture. We earnestly
urge all to buy land. IL only In small
tracts. while II can be secured at low
price.
we would especially call attention 20
the large amount OF government land in
the South open TO settlement We deem
it OF vital Importance that the educated
young men and women bear IA mind
that they owe IL 20 the race 10 give TO
the more unfortunate the benefit Of their
education in every Way possible. We
urge that the local negro conference or
other organizations with the same OBJ
iect be formed throughout the South.
I'VE believ the holding of annual cOun-
~ fai~s would prove most helpful. We
strongly beseech our people not TO be sat
ished with ther present cond ton, but 10
reach forward to someth ng higher a ~
D ter"
The conference Of educators viii be held
tomorrow.
About 200 colored men remained Over
from the conference OF Yesterday 10 con-
suit on matters appertaining 10 the race.
Fiffccn States were represented. Booker
Washington said he had lately sent out
tween y-fve ques ions ina negro educat o1
10 2JO prof ssional and buei7ess mo n
twelve d fferent southern States over
80 replies were received. only two OF
which were scouraging.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
THE LAKE CITY MURDER,
Government Omcials Pushing the In
Vcstigation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-The Post
office Departmsnt has directed Inspector
Williams at Chattanooga, 20 detail an
other inspector TO proceed TO Lake city
: q. and assist Mr. Maye who arrived
there last night, Go conduct the investisa-
ton into the murder Of Postmaster
Baker and the burning OF the postoiiice.
\ singular coincidence in the case OF
Baker is that on February 2lst the day
al the NIGHT on which he was murder
cd he wrote letter 10 the Postoihce
Dauartment saving that his life had been
threatened and asking that the govern
ment extend some protection 20 nm.
This letter came 10 hand yesterday even
ing.
senator McLaurin. OF South Carolina,
was amcng Postmaster-Genera Gary $
callers to-day. an1 expressed horror al
the crime in which Baker lost his lie. He
asked that the Department use every
means at its command 10 discover the
oerpetra tors Of the outrage, and assurof
General Gary that he would DO every
thing in his power to assist him.
A disratch was received from lnspec-
tor Nave. at Lake City. this evening
saving that he was pursuing the invesu-
cation directed by the department There
was no clue 70 the perpetrators ana no
part OF the house property had been
recovered.
The grand jury which IS investigating
the crime had adjourned until Saturday.
Postmaster-General Gary has called the
attention Of the officials % the Depart
ment OF Justice to the matter with a
view Of the apprehension and conviction
Of the perpetrators Of the crime.
COLUMBIA 5. C.. Feb. Pho lynch
ing has so shocked the people OF the
state as the tragedy at Lake City Tues
dav when Frazier y. Baker. the negro
postmaster. and his family suffered so
terribly al the hands 0f a mob.
Bakers wife gives an account Of the
midnight attack They had. sald'she. re-
ceived several warnings. The fret was
two months ago. when her husband was
shot through the shoulder one night as
b he left the postoifice. There was no
clew. A month later the little p0stofice
was burned with all its contents but II
could not be proved who applied the
torch. Three weeks ago Baker rented
another little house and using the front
for the postoffice. occupied the back with
his family, the youngest of the SIX chill
dren being a baby and the eldest girl
OF seventeen.
Monday night she was awakened by
the light and sound OF flames. She
aroused her husband and children. Baker
ran 10 the door. opened Il a little way
and poeped out. This was the signal for
a fusillade, and he fell back dead. shot
through the body and several places in
the head.
Il had caught mp my baby" said the
woman 'and gathering my children
about me, started TO the door. when my
left arm. In which I held the chi d. fell
TO my side. bullet having gone through
n. The baby fell TO the floor. and when
| looked l saw by the light OF the fire
that II was dead a bullet having gone
in it's head
The charrcd bodies OF Baker and the
child were taken 10 his former home In
Florence to-day for burial.
The Governor has offered a reward of
$40 for the conviction Of one or more
Of the perpetrators OF the crime. Negroes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
DAUGHTERS OFFICERS.
Mrs. \. ID. Bracket Chosen as One OF
the Nice-Prcsident's General

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2i.-The election
Of officers OF the Daughters OF the Amer
lean Revolution assembled in Congress
hero. was not finished tonight.
The uce-president general and historian
general vet remain 10 be elected
Mrs Daniel Manning was elected presi-
deut-reneral. receiving 3e5 votes. Mrs.
Donald Mclean received 10 votes. and
Mrs. Rose Bracket. 22o. Mrs. \. d.
Rractett. or Virginia. was elected vice.
president-general in charge Of organiza-
don NJ chanters. Mrs. Charles A. Stakelv.
OF WASHINGTON was reelected chaplain
general. The recording secretary-g@neral
elected was Mrs. Albert Ackers; Recis-
ter-Gere~~' Nftes Sue Hetzel: Treasurer
General. Mrs. MARI = Hatch. these be
ing also OF Washington.
other officers elected were Mrs. Hatcher.
OF MARYLAND assistant historan-PeneraL
and Mrs Gertrude Bascomb Darwin, IL
brarian-gencral
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
We can With propricty. Thoughts are
now turned to preparation.
WHAT MAY HAPPEN

III the shock should come with inconve-
nient suddenness the government would
be by no means unprcpareh. but all addl-
tional time for preparation that can be
had will add to the strer 9Th OF our posi-
tion. and our preparation might grow so
formidable as TO lead to a modification
OF the temper OF Spain. An abandonment
Of Cuba by Spain before war was de-
clared might avert war. me best Jude-
ment 10 be had IN Congress is that Spain
must get out OF Cuba and that moanwhne
a month or more will be devoted by this
country in making preparations for hos
tilities before any official declaration OF
the cause OF the Maine disaster VIII De
made. This. Il is said will be the course
n this government can control events.
II Is acknowledged. however. that every
thing may come with a rush al my time.
on account Of the disordered conal'lon OF
the Spanish government The unhappy
Weyler influence Is liable 10 lead 10 any
sort Of rashness in Cpanish quarters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
FIVE DAYS OVERDUE,
The French Lin r La Champagne Hai
Not Been Sighted This Morning.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-lt is Ave days
since the French Liner La Champagne
should have steamed into this port yet
no tidngs Of her have been heard since
she left Havre on February 18th. She
mas i7g souls on board. including forty
aiebt saloon passengers, hfty-three In the
second cabin. 2O3 In the steerage and her
officers and crew number il5.
The agent OF the French liner. now
ever. declares that he feels no alarm AZ
the DELAY. lie cabled 10 Havre yesterday
tor o. list OF the passengers and this. he
saws. will be here to-day. His conjecture
is that some mishap has occurred 70 the
steamships machinery and that she may
be in tow Of some other craft.
At l o'clock this G'riday) morning La
Champagne had not been sighted.
The North German Lloyts Steamer
Frederick Der Crosse from Bremen. was
sighted south of Fire Island al 1905 this
morning. she may bring some news OF
the belated French liner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
LEAVE WITHOUT DELAY.
This Is the order the Nizcaya Has
Received from Madrid.

NEW YORK. Feb. H.-Unless some un-
expected order IS received from Madrid
the Spanish man-of-war Nizcaya VIII
raise her anchor tomorrow and steam 10
the open sea on her way TO Havana. Al
tura Baldasano. the Spanish Consul-Gen-
eral I'm New York. called on CAPITA. ~
late this evening and took to him impor-
tant dispatches. one Of which ordered
him to leave this port without delay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
A Balli,nnre Bank tails.

BALTIMORE. Feb. A-Judge Sharpe
to-day appointed Simon z. Schott rece'v.
er for the Bank OF South Baltimore On
Light street near Hughes. The assets
sir sted ~ $1,000" and liabilities AZ
$4,000. The bond is for 100000.
There Is a cash shortage OF S.ooe. ard
an obvious deficit OF s.. .l62 g. produced by
shrinkag0 OF values.
The larger portion OF the deposits
amounting TO $3.50. 90 are by poor persona
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
YOUNG LADY SHOT.
\ Pistol Accidentally Discharged ond
the Ball Can't BE Found.

ABINGDON. VA, Feb. A.-special.-
Miss Susie Arnett, a young lady some
twenty years Of age while visiting the
family Of Samuel Hagy Of this town was
accidentally shot over the right eye IN
nicting a very dangerous wound. she
and Mrs. Hagy had attempted 20 remove
the cartridges from a pistol but failed TO
remove one OF them. While in Mrs
Hagys hand the pistol was accidentally
scharged. Physicians have been un-
able TO find the ball but portions OF the
skull bone have been removed. The
ball is under the skull. She was an ex-
pupil OF Stonewall Jackson Institute. She
Is stll rational
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
HELP THE CUBANS.
Mayor Post Will Canvass Newport
News--PuIpits to Take IL Up.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. FEB. 24.-Spe-
cial.-MayOr ". A. Post tonight rece we'd
Official not fcation OF his appoin mat by
Governor Tyler as cha rman OF the Gu
han Relief COMMITTEES" In tbs city Mayor
Post W II at once take steps to have the
city canvassed for supplies 10 be sent TO
Cuba.
II is expected that the ministers OF tho
city will make the distress ng condit on
Of the Cuhans q IN me for one OF their
sermons Sunday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2i-The increase
Of the artillery force OF the country by
two regiments. as provided for In the
Senate bill, was agreed on by d sub
committee Of the House Military Affairs
Committee to-day. and Will be reported
10 the full committee at the regular meet
ing tomorrow without the Change of q
word.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Blue for Ewarf.

WINSTON. y. c.. Feb. 2L-Special. -
The Sentinel IN afternoon sta.es that
It has information from a r liable source
10 The enec. thar H.. O. Ewart will never
b confirmed as judge OF the United
States Court for the Western North Caro-
ina strict IL Is known In Washing on.
says gentleman Just from that city.
that Senator Butler has enough ga nst
Ewart TO prevent him from goln In. Il Is
predicted that Senator Butler will tle Is
charges and have the matter settled next
Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Norfolk Councils Protest.

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. 2i.-Speciai--
The city Council met tonight Il pass a
strong resolutions protesting against ne
consO idat on OF Norfolk entr rs " "a
those OF Newport News. A committee
was appointed 10 go 10 Washington 10
fight the bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
$4,000 Fire and Many Academia.

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 2i.-Special -
A lamp explosion in barber shop near
Portsmouth at 5 O'Clock tonight caused
a $4,000 fire. in which 4. T.. Turner's
store. Justice Rust cs offices. and sew
eral dwellings were stroyed
There were number OF more or less
serious accidents In the scramble
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
Mr VI N. GaIt.

WASHINGTON. Fs5. sA-Mr NJ W
Gait. &idely known as the lcadins irNn
eller la Washington a'ed suGdvnN ses
night.
He was over seventy years 81 ase,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25
TO OPERATE ON Mr.. GLADSTONE
To Alleviate Pain Caused by Necrosis
of Rome in Nose.

LONDON. Feb. 25--The ST. James Ca
zette this evening says that it is informed
that Mr. Gladstone Will shortly undergo
an operation TO alleviate the pain caused
by necrosis OF the bone Of the nose. from
which. it is alleged. some Of the special
lists say he Is suffering.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25

tomorrow afternoon from the Second
Presbyterian church. and the interment
will be In Hollywood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25

about Lake City made threats Of burning
the town yesterday. but all is quiet TO-
day.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-22
THE CURRENT BORE THEM SWIFTLY
AWAY.

close TO a snag of driftwood at the wa
ter's edge and Antoine stepped out.
Something drew his eyes to the top
eff the bluff, where the wild vines
climbed over the willows. His muscles
sliffcned-they froze to his bones-and
ms heart jumped like a caribou, and lay
still.
a long, tawny devil-yea, the Indian
devil-shot from the bushes and bore
Antoine backward to the sand.
The mon shouted. The beast tore the
throat of its victim. \ gun flashed
from the second canoe. Antoine lay
still, but the panther raised his head.
and his great fangs CLEANED between
his wet lips. Lacobie sprang shouting,
knife in hand, but the panther bounded
away irto the dark heart of the forest.
Antoine lay in the sand, no song now
IN his mangled throat, no light in his
young eyes.
The Indians stood above him, leaning
or their paddles.
ut was thus-by a great devil cat, in
this same season of the year-that his
French father was killed" said Lacobie,
hardly above his breath.-N. y. Inde-
DCndent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-22
Set Back.

When young man, a well-known
civil engineer surveyed the route of a
proposed railroad. An old farmer with
whom he stopped for time admitted
one day, when he saw him figuring in
the field, that mathematics always
seemed a wonderful thing to him. Be.
ing young and enthusiastic, the engi.
neer began to enlarge upon its wonders,
telling him how we could measure the
distances to different planets, and even
weigh them; how we could foretell
accurately the coming of comet or an
eclipse years in advance of its actual
occurrence. determine the velocity Of
the fiercest projectile. ascertain the
heights of mountains without scaling
them, and many other things meant tG
astonish him. YES, yes, them things
does seem kinder GURUS" the old farm
er replied, but what allus bothered
me was to understan' why We have ter
carry one for ev'ry ten. But if We don't, e
he concluded, with conviction. 1.-The
rlaguy thing won't come out right
y. y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-22

Writing of diseases of the memory.
a Russian doctor gives an interesting
account of some of the eccentricities
of his patients. In the case of literary
man, some time previous to his seek
ing advice he has been troubled with
an absolute failure of memory. He
could remember exactly everything he
had done more than year ago, but oc-
currences of later date he had entirely
forgotten. When attacked by the dis
ease he was engaged in writing a novel.
which he had half finished. He remem-
bered the first half but could not tell
how he had intended to finish it. He
was at last unable to remember whether
he had dined. In another case the
patient tells of his travels. but repeats
the tales a dozen times an hour. with
the same phrases. He would play
game of cards carefully and well; five
minutes afterward ne would mention
that he had not played for weeks. He
would say Good morning" when the
doctor made his first visit of the day.
but did not remember the visit three
minutes later if the doctor again looked
in.-WaShin0tOn Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-22
AN OBITUARY QUILT.
The Queer Donation of Women of
Maine Parish to Their Pas
tors Wife.

MANY queer gifts come to the min
lister of a New England church at the
annual donation visit of his parishion-
ers. but the oldest and creepiest thing
of the kind that | ever knew of ! en-
countered once in northern Maine, 50
said y. E. Stetson. a member of New
York publishing firm. Il was a book
canvasser then, selling religious works
and | stayed one night at the house
of a Baptist preacher in the little back
country town of Monsoon. since become
somewhat prominent through the de
velopment of its slate quarries. The
preacher was man of deep erudition.
known far and wide for his unworldli-
ness and apostolic piety. and his wife
was a notable housekeeper. There was
a good supper, and at nine o'clock in
the evening prayers. These over wen;
to bed in the best room and, after the
days hustling. slept soundly.
waking in the bright morning sun
light my attention was attracted by
the odd pattern of the quilt which
served as counterpart on my bed. Il
was a patchwork quilt made in large
squares. and on every square was a
lettering worked in black worsted. In
the square Immediately before my eyes
| spelled out the words: Sacred to
the memory of Solomon Tubbs. DIED
Oct. s. 1867 In the next square was
inscribed: In memory of Martha Phil
lips. Born June II. 1898. Died Jan. IA
1864 On every square was an obituary
notice couched in a style similar to the
first one that I read, and they covered
a time running from 1851 to 1867. The
quilt, which | learned afterward was
presented to the pastors wife by the
women of her husbands congregation
combined the utilities of counterpart
with the record of deaths in the parish
for term of 16 years That it was
spread in the best chamber showed that
it was reserved for guests as mark of
high consideration
AT first sight the memento mort
character of the inscriptions was trife
appalling to man just awakened. But
being guest at the same house for
some subsequent nights I got used to
the obituary quilt and even derived a
certain enjoyment from studying out
the inscriptions of mornings before
got up from bed So familiar did they
become to me that could have repeated
them all in order by the time quilted
my canvassing field in Maine to take up
my present business in the metropolis. a
N. Y. Sun.