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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
n MYSTERIOUS RLOW.
Young Joseph Purcell, of Manchester suf-
fers n 4 aciured Skull.


fers a r aciured Skull.
George w. Purcell OF Manchester. lies
at the Second Station. recovering from
a spree, while out at the Almshouse, on
one OF the neat cots, and suffering from
a compound fracture OF the skull, is his
thirtoen-year-old son. Joseph.
How the boy was hurt Is n mystery
the solution OF which the stupor of the
father on whom 1t depends, refused to
evolve last evening.
About ! O'Clock this morning a stimuli
taneous call went In to the Second Sta
tion and to the Almshouse. for the patrol
and ambulance respectively, the former
TO take charge Of Drunken man and the
latter to care for an unconscious boy, both
of whom were found lying near the en-
gine house on Cary street. near Ninth.
The man gave his name as George w.
Purcell at the Second Station, and to the
police stated that, with his son Joseph.
he had visited several saloons, hence his
condition; that his son had tried TO get
him home, and that they had started
thither
At the Almshouse Joseph, barely con-
scous stated that his father had COM
PEELED him to accompany him: that his
father had gone into several saloons and
had drank. Joseph had also taken one
glass of beer. lie had tried every means
to get his father to go home, and had
succeeded in getting him started on the
homeward journey. When walking down
Cary street Joseph thinks that some one
struck him with a rock. This is all he
remembers
The theory Of robbery Is discounted
by the fact that Mr.. Purcell retained pos
session of his gold watch.
The boys sknll is fractured an inch
above the right ear, but the injury is not
necessarily fatal
Later Officer Wren, of the Second
Station. visited the boy at the Almshouse.
who, having become more rational. stated
positively that his father had struck and
knocked him down.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

in Mr.. Bradbury's employment for some
time. Mr.. Bradbury is member OF the
School Board. and one OF the directors
OF the Young Mems Christian Association.
He is also an ex-member OF the City
Council. No man stands higher In this
community than he.
Petersburg Ruling No. 5s7. OF the Fra
ternal Mystic Circle. elected officers last
night as follows: Rev. II. VI. Hope. wor.
thy ruler: Or. c. V. Robinson. vice-ruler;
s. y. Deshazo, recorder: c. L. Wright.
treasurer: VI c. Jackson. warden: w. V.
Emory. marshal: James Wells. chaplain;
J r. Harrison. guide; w. w. Bris,er. Jr..
sentry: w. T.. Armstrong +. L. Wilcox
and w. M. Lewis, trustees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

lation. 1t would not be at all surprising
IL tn cir master. who Is a veteran OF the
famous Black Horse did not feel some
what jealous. having been outranked by
two Of the members of his class. who are
now real live Ccionels. thanks TO the
kindness of the Governor. who gathered
them around him as members Of his staff.
One OF them is Colonel Louis C. Barley
of Alexander. who was one OF the seven
colonels on Governor O'Ferrall's staff and
who is the only one who has been reap
pointed besides Colonel c. OBJ. Cowar-
din. who resigned his position as chief
OF staff over year ago Coionel Barley
may feel justly proud of his appointment
for he worked hard among his colleagues
in the House for the passage OF the bill
which provided for an increase of the
number Of staff officers from seven 10
eighteen.
While the discussion over this bill was
going on in the House. however, he let
the cat out OF tho bag by telling that On
two occasions the expenses of the STAFF
officers while on a trip with the COM
mander I'm chief had been paki out Of the
contingent fund. 4 repetition OF this
occurrence was promptly blocked by
legislation and hereafter the colonels
will have to foot their own bills.
JUN Nhti LIN.
Mr.. John Chapin. the Tesnerestative of
Greensvile county. is a well-to-do farmer.
of maturer age. Although a native OF
Yoiksh re, England, he IS now an out-and-
out Virginian. having settled i'm Green's
Vile county in 1872 He received his edu-
cation at the Royal School OF ST. Pc
ter's. at York. and he is now thoroughly
identified with the interests of his coun-
~ wh-re he expects 10 remain to his
life's end
Mrn Chaplin's name was brought out
last fall at n mass-meeting against his
wishes ani ne hy no means desired
10 become the representative OF his coun-
ty in the House. Since he has taken
his seat however. he has tackled the leg
islative duties with great earnestness.
Whenever he introduces bill he makes
sure that IL reaches the proper channels
In casting his vote he Is very consc.en-
tious. and he considers well the various
provisions Of measure under discussion
When Mr.. Parker. OF southampton, was
advocating the passage of the retrench-
ment bill, which intends TO saddle the
expenses I'm msdemcanor cases on the
counties and cities. Mr. Chaplin asked the
speaker whether he advocated the cutting
down OF the salaries OF all State officials
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
4 Merchant RefirrS

PETERSBURG,V VA, Jan. 29.-Special.-
Mr.. John W. Bradbury will retire from
busines on the first of next month
Mr.. Bradbury came to Petersburg from
the North when a lad. Before the war
he was largely engaged in the dry goods
business here Since the war he has been
one OF Petersburg's most prominent hard
ware merchants. in which business he is
now engaged. lie will be succeeded by
Mr.. Thomas l.. Jefferson, who has been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

would be heard from on the floor OF tho
House To very considerable extent"
Should the committee bring in a report
III favor OF Hon. John r. Brown. Swan
son says he believes the House will refuse
TO agree 10 1t.
Hon. J. T. Lawless Secretary Of th'
Commonwealth OF Virginia, is at the
Wellington.
Mr.. Jack c. Hagan, OF Richmond, was
at tho Metropolitan Hotel yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
Col. Ashby's Remains.

WASHINGTON. January 29.-Unitcd
States Consul General GuGger. at Pan
anna, has caoled the State Department
that all efforts to find the body OF the
late United States Consul Ashby. who
was drowned IN the harbor az Colon,
have failed. and that from the length OF
tima that has elapsed since the fatal ac-
cidcnt Il is believed there Is now 10
hope of securing the remains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

Tor sixty or ninety days for some petty
offense committed? The practical work
ings OF the law AZ IL is administered in
almost all the counties and cities of the
Commonwealth Is that the State has TO
pay tor the commission OF an ouHZce OF
this~tharacter. The justice and g/stable
nave 10 be paid. the jailer has to be paid
tor boarding him. and. the only sufferer
by the transaction Is the State. These
Things ought TO be remedled.
''inere ought to be a law mandatory OH
the cities and towns Ia organize a chain
gang. and instead OF sending these people
20 Jail send them to the chain gang. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
Studrnts' Demonstration.

MADRID. Jan. 29.--The students made
OF Progrosso They stoned the windows.
but were eventually driven away by the
police
a demonstration which the students are
organizing for Monday Will probably be
suppressed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
Rrip. Of Terror in Lonoke County.

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. Jan. 29.-The
situation as regards the race war In Lo-
!. oke county is. according 10 trustworthy
reports received here to-day. that negroes
IRE leaving there In droves. and business
is almost at standstiil Parties arriving
nere from ttat place assert that reixn
OF terror prevails. and that affairs are
In worse condition than told In these
dispatches last night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
The Strike Situation.

LAWRENCE. MASS. Jan. 29-There
will be no strike n this city at present.
an agreement having apparently been
reached by the mule spinners to-day.
PROVIDENCE. r. l., Jan. 29-The Gen.
treville Cotton Mihs, at Centreville X. L..
shut down to-day. and will not start
again until the striking wcavers return
to work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

To Bc Made Collector Of Customs OF Sor-
foIk-swaDson's seat.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. 29.-sne-
clei.-lt Is said that thu M mo of Ma
iionai Committeeman George p. Bow
der. sx-member % Congress and ex-epi-
loctor OF customs will be sent TO the
Senate next week for the office Of Col
lecgor of Customs a. Norfolk. Several
o;hsr important appointments for Nir-
slnis are expected at the same time.
Eepsessntstiye Young visited the SUI
per,ising architect OF the Treasury to-
day o. discuss the plans for the new pub
Nc bnIliIng at Norfolk.
lie l. urging that the entire structure be
OF xraite The difference in the cost be-
twesnl Nc all-grsnite and the rart-sran-
lie sttucture would bs less Than slO,oV0
u ~ sid.
Hopl Claude a. Swanson said to-day
that ifshe Elections Committee repo rted
10 unsNt him as rumored It would. he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
New Posfmasrers

WASHINGTON. January 29.-Fourth-
class postmasters have been appointed
as follows:
North Carolina-Polton. Elijah W.
Flake; McFarlan. Mrs. Emma II. 0dom:
WILLIAMSON. ]. NJ. Sittcrson.
Vtrginia-Cismont. f.. w. Knighton;
Crab Bottom. c. S. Wayoright.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

thus punish them for committing offences.
There are now before the Legislature
several schemes looking TO this end"
The Senator said he was very favorably
impressed with the oyster bill recently
passed by the Senate. known as the lie
Cato bill. 1t promised better results than
any legislation ever had on the oyster
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
Son Of bismarck Firhrs q Duel. .

BERLIN, January 2.-It is reported
that Count William Bismarck. president
OF East Prussia and second son or Prince
Bismarck. has fought duel with Herr
Maubach the Chief Presidential Coun-
cillor. owing to a personal Iuarrel Herr
Maulach. II Is adde /, was wounded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-At the annual BAN
quet Of the Commercial Club which was
held tonight at the Auditorium. Profe ssor
Won Hoist. Of Chicago University. deiiv-
cred the principal address OF the even
ing. his subject being Annexation Of
Hawaii" His remarks were greeted with
every manifestation Of approval
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
wtArHkK FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, January 3.-Foreeast
for Sunday:
vhginia-Fair. followed by increasing
cloudIness: threatening weather Sunday
afternoon; north TO northwest winds.
North Caro,ina--Ge fair: north
to northeast wirds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
SENTENCE AND PARDON
For weyler VIII Not lie Far Apart In
This Case.

MADRID. Jan. 29-It is understood here
that the Supreme War Council will sem
tence Lieutenant-General Weyier 10 two
months imprisonment. but that the Gov
ernment will grant him a pardon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
NcKinlcy's Birthday.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-To-day was
the anniversary OF the Presidents birth
day. He was born In ls43. There was no
special observance OF the day at the
White House other than the presentation
10 the President OF q large bunch OF cut
flowers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

NASHVILLE. TENN. Jan. 2a-There
was no election Of a United States sem
ator at to-day's session OF the Joint con
vcntion. Twenty-slx Republicans voted
for O. +. Temple. of Knoxville.
McMiiin received votes. Governor
Taylor 2 and Turley ). The remainder
OF the Democratic votes were scattered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
OFFERS TO MURDER GOMEZ.
Two Young Insurgents Said 30 Have Made
such Proposais.

HAVANA. Jan. ~. Reports from Sancti
spiritus say that two young insurgents
who have surrendered have offered to
murder General Maxine Gomez for a GER
tain sum of money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
xAxcE OF rnERMoxErER.

The following was the range of the
thermometer at The Times onice yestey>
. p. NJ. s5; r. NJ 81; midaishs, -
Average, 34A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19

The convention adjourned till after
noon.
The afternoon session of the conven-
ton was very brief. Chairman Holcomb
announced that the scale committee was
unable to report and that its progress
was extremely slow.
No other business being presented, the
convention adjourned until 9 a. m. to-
morrow.
The scale committee resumed its diff
cult work at 100 this afternoon. Neither
side would make either demands Of offers
looking to the settlement of the scale
Reports that the operators Of the dit-
ferent states had prepared scales upon
which they were willing TO base wages
were denied and nothing was discussed
outside of the general situation
MEETING OF BRICKLAYERS.
Peoria. H.. Jan. Sat the session Of
the Bricklayers and Masons international
union this morning a proposition to elect
two or three additional vice presidents
was laid on the table indefinitely 1t
was decided to publish a trade journal
under the general superintendent OF the
general secretary Thomas a. O'Shea, OF
Cohoes, y. Y.
A resolution was adopted in favor OF
recognizing the belligerent rights OF the
Cubans. a resolution was adopted call
ing upon the governor of New York to
enforce the eight-hour law.
A communication from the national
building council Of st. Louis, in a vote
Of that organization in favor of an inter
national alliance Of building trades and
keeping aloof from all other labor or
CARNATIONS was acted upon adversely
The suffrage bill pending before congress
was endorsed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
DOUBTS AS TO HAMBURG
But Marcus DAILY Expects to Lose no
Money on Him

New York. Jan 1S.-Marcus DAILY has
some apprehension as TO the racing form
of Hamburg, the colt for which he ro~
Gently paid about $4,000. Should the
western millionaire horseman's doubts be
proven well founded it does not follow.
however, that Hamburg will be losing
Investment.
Mr. Daily is quoted as saying TO a re-
porter for an evening paper:
"Hamburg's forelegs were not sound at
the close of last seasons racing. If he
stands training this year he should cap
ture some of the rich S-year-old stakes
Should he break down. however he will
be put in the Sud. The majority Of ra-
/ GERS purchased in my name viii be sent
TO England. At any rate, not one Of these
/ horses viii carry my colors. ] am selling
more racing stock than am buying just
/ now"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
EXPORT AND IMPORT FIGURES
Statistics Ofthe United states, France
and Germany.

Washington, Jan. B.-According to sta
tistics at the treasury department, the
value of exports by the United States for
the calendar year 1897 aggregated 81 l00,-
GOO.0O0, an increase of $3.50 900 over any
preceding year. Another record was
smashed with the trade balance of $751;
100000 in favor of Uncle Sam, the highest
point ever reached in the history of this
country. Exports for the official year.
which ended June 30, 1897, were valued at
81. O32 900. 900, thus furnishing a third rec
ord, for the top notch prior to these
figures was reached in 1892. when the ex-
ports amounted to $l,O15, OOO,0 OO Bread
stuffs furnished the bulk of the eXporta-
tions in every instance.
Paris, Jan. 18.-The official returns just
issued show the imports for 1897 to have
been 1000. 12G. 900 francs, as compared with
s. 79S. 579. coo in 1896 The exports for 1897
were 3. e75.613 900 francs. compared with
8 400. 920. 900 francs during the previous
year.
Berlin, Jan. 1S.-Exports to America
from North Germany showed a falling off
during the last quarter of $3,231,S13. The
decrease was principally in sugar.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19

u retailer found thas every s:.sup.
a. sshssI.u-sc1 cozt hirz Customer he
Mould so0a se aired q u and Eeuls sup
o.y xAzg ;Es 7158e zzks .5s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
NOMINATED TO THE SENATE
EIdon Lowe. 10 be Postmaster at Fort
scott. en- the List


Washington, Jan. 1.-THE president to-
day sent these nominations TO the senate:
Postmasters: Illinois. Z. Keen, Mount
Carmel: John F. Rector. Cairo; Augustus
Gibson, NcLeansboro; Jerome B. Stewart.
Wilmington: NJ. \. Stsinberrer. Augusta.
Indiana-James W. Hess. Indianapolis
Iowa-Frank 5. Appelman. Emmetsburg;
Milton \. McCord. Newton
Kansas-Eldon Lowe. Fort Scott.
North Dakota-Agatha T. Patterson.
Bismarck.
To he register OF land offices-ArchibaId
X. Gardner, at Rapid City. 5. D; William
E. Chaplain. at Cheyenne. Wy.
Navy-To be assistant paymaster.
George Brown, Jr.. of Indiana.
Philadelphia. Jan. IS.-Judce Achesou in
the United States circuit court Of appeals
today delivered an opinion finally decid-
ing the litigation on what is known as the
Assrakhan patent The decision fully sus-
tains the patent rights Of F5anifen & Co.
AID holds that the goods made by the
Godshalk company are arrangements on
the patents controlled bp Mr.. Hanifen.
The litigation lasted over three years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
LABOR LEADERS, ALERT
DenVer's Anti Department
Store Fight is Hotter.
WAR ON BISCUIT TRUST
Coal Miners and Operators in
Session.

Denver, Col, Jan. 18-As an incident
of the fight Of the department stores and
newspapers in this city, Alderman Colder
introduced in the board Of aldermen a bill
prohibiting the employment in stores.
factories, etc, of children under Z years
old, and compelling proprietors Of stores
to furnish seats for lady employees while
not at work. Labor leaders propose to
use every effort to secure the passage
Of the bill.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
THERE is a CLASS OF PEOPLE

who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all
rafion called GRAIN-O, made of
n1Ire grains, that takes the place
~ coffee. The most delicate stomach re.
elves II without distress, and but few can
teIl II from coffee. II does not cost over
y as much Children may drink it with
treat benefit. lie and &c per package. Try
n. ASK for GRAIN-O.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19

To Hire Help. To Pcn1 Rooms. 10
get BOarders, BOOMERS in fact.
10 Buy. Sell. Hire or Rent any
ling, see that your ads appear
regularly in the Eagle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
Store Management.

We hope all the merchants Of the city
who received coupons for copy of
printers Ink" for the year 1895 have sent
them in and that they will read each
number carefully as they come. We COM
mend to your special attention the article
in the January 18th number, page IA, an
article entitled Store Management"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19

ITO Hire Help. To Rent Rooms,
1 To ust BoarGeTs. in is.t =
buy, sell. hire or rent any
thing. see that your Ads ap-
pear regularly ia the Eagle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-19
MUSIC AND DRAMA

Alden Benedict presented Pablo Rom
am a. the Crawford Grand last night
The company gave a fair Performance %
a small sized audience The scenery Was
very pretty. the earthquake and The gar
den scenes bang elaborate Mr. Berealer
Is excellent in some parts % The play. hE'
some % his wors, IS s75o5ect % algcH cF1i-
ictsu1. lis makeup 81 at-tiUes po9- aaa
not n keeping with h,s paTt Miss odTa
West preseate5 good po-traTas q Mn
and the company Is well ba3snceA Tas
performance was FaEca tetter ,tlan t5t
enc presented - this company here oae
year aEo- The ere d4aee hy Ass Ben-
ter vas an interesting feature = sae per-
forzance- The opera hVzse o7e hest-a
presented an unusually Eeod rrosTsm y
music d--frg TIE evening
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-04
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-&2N
GLORIOUS FOURTH /!
independence Day Begun at
Midnight
ONE BLAZE OF PATRIOTISM.
Ascends From Patriotic SaIemites
All Night.

Promptly at midnight the celebra'
tion spirit broke loose at the Capital
City, and until dawn the booming OF
cannon, bursting of bombs, blare of
martial music and cheers of citizens
rent the Summer air and announced
that the most glorious Fourth In
American history was at hand.
As THE JOURNAL forcasted SatUr-
day, Independence day chronicles the
greatest victory by sea and land
known IN modern warfare. General
Skaters army at Santiago and Ad.
miral SIMPSONS fleet have notified
the Spanish monarchy in thunder
tones TO- let go Of Cuba or die.
Omnibus bulletins were posted late
Sunday afternoon announcing that an
awful struggle was on at Santiago and
the public mind was prepared for
greater news to follow. Soon after
midnight Chief Of Artillery Ben P.
Taylor fired the first salute on Wilson
avenue.
THE TOWN WAS AWAKE.
The Second Regiment band boys
patrlotically turned out and paraded
the principal streets with patriotic
airs, punctuated by the booming OF
cannon.
The streets we're soon full Of a joy
GUS excited multitude who whooped
1t up until morning.
The residences OF Governor Lord,
Mayor Richardson, Chief Justice
Moore, 1. L. Patterson, j. j. Murphy,
Claud Catch, e. II. Flagg and Others
were serenaded.
The Second Regiment band ap-
peared In the snow-white uniforms
worn by the wealthy Cubans and
Hawaiians. Twenty-four strong the
boys presented a dazzling appearance
and their playing was up to the
Dewey standard.
THE DOG TEAM.
The team of six noble st. Bern ard
dogs, owned and driven by ID. G,
Blandy from Brain, Minn., last
fall, was In the procession driven by
their trainer, and bore unique float
setting forth E. II. Parkhurst's big
Implement business.
THIRTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
Just 35 years ago today Gen. Grant
marched victorious into Vicksburg,
after seige Of "A days. Salem has
severrl veterans who took part In this
famous seige under Grant. Among
then, Mr.. j. L. Bennett. and Lieut.,
Bent Shaw, of Liberty. Like the
victory at Santiago, that memor-
able event made glorious
the fourth OF July celebration, Gen.
Pemberton ; was ready to surrender