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The age-herald., 1898-01-21
For Associate Judge of the City Court of Sir.
 mfngham,

We are authorized to announce Char.ee B Powell as candidate for the above named office, subject to the action of the democratic party 11-10-n
The age-herald., 1898-01-21

WALTER K, NADoRF
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
OPPOSED TO CHINESE REGENCY.
England Says the Reforms Started by
Emperor Must Not Stop.

TACOMA, WASH. Nov. Z,.-The North
ern Pacific Liner Olympia brings the fol-
lowing Oriental advices:
"a telegram published by the Chuwo,
states that Sir Claude Macdonald. the
British Minister az Pekin. will probably
make the following representations 70 the
Chinese government on the suDjoined
points at an early date:
"First-The treaty Powers Will not re-
cognize the restoration OF the Regency.
ON so fimsy a pretext as the ill-health
Of the Emperor. which IS not sufficient to
Justify a change I'm the sovereignty.
''Second-The work Of reform started
by the Emperor must not be suspended
not only i'm the interests OF peace In the
East but for the sake also Of the main
tenance OF the Chinese Empire
sThird-It is contrary 10 principles OF
humanity 10 visit capital punishment
upon political antagonists and this prac-
tice must be- discontinued in future
"Fourth-That the Chinese government
must take greater precautions To prevent
assaults by natives on foreign residents
in Pekln in broad day light"
The British Minister Is now conducting
negotiations with the masters Of other
Powers on the subject. but no decision
has as yet been arrived at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
OCCUPATION OF
CUBA TO BEGIN
The Second Army Corps Ordered to
Embark at Once at Savannah
For Cuban Service.
For Cuban Service.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 25.-Thc War De-
partmcnt to-day issued the first OF the
general orders looking TO the occupation
of the central and western provinces Of
Cuba by the United States troops.
The order contemplates the early be-
ginning of the movements as the Spanish
troops are expected To have progressed
with the evacuation movement early IN
December.
THE ORDER.
The order is dated November 2Sd and
IS as follows
Commanding General Second Army
Corps Augusta. Ga:
"lhe First Brigade. Thr6 Division. Of
your Corps, will proceed fully equipped
for field service and take station in Cuba
as follows:
headquarters and one regiment of in
fantry al Guanajay.
The troops will embark at Savannah
and the movements will be- so regulated
that no regiment Will reach Savannah
more than "A hours prior 10 ailing.
"The regiment for Mariel should land
at that point The other two should land
az Havana and proceed % destination by
rail.
orhe evacuation of Pinar del Rio by the
Spanish will be completed by December
9d and the troops above designated
should reach destinations Dy december
LIST or earlier
"The brigade will take as much of its
wagon transportation as is possible and
camp and garrison eQuippage, including
tent floors.
BY command Of Major-General Miles.
(Signed) II g COhblN,
"Adjutant- General"
This brigade is commanded by Briga-
dier-General Wm. c. Oates. and consists
OF the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Third New
Jersey. and 9O2d New York regiments.
They are now all at Athens, Ca. hav-
ing recently arrived at that place from
Camp Meade. Pa.
Marlel is the seaport OF Pinar del Rio
province OF the northside IL lies about
thirty miles west Of Havana. and lying
inland fifteen miles is Guanajoy, the
nearest point to the railroad line running
from Havana to the city OF Pinar del
RIO, the capital OF the province Of the
same name which is about twenty miles
west OF Havana. and Is 10 be the head
quarters OF the American army OF occu-
patton In the province.
The railroad can be reached lgoU, Guam
aiay by short march.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
It is Believed That Spain Will by That
Time Agree to Sign.
RIOS SIGNIFICANT QUESTION
Docs Onr CItImatum Mean That an
Answer Must BE Given by Monday?
An Affirmative Answer TO This
Clears the Air, and Spain
Will Give Final Ans
wer Friday.

PARIS. Nov. 23.-At the request Of the
Spanish Peace Commission, there Will
be no joint session to-day pending in
strucuons from Madrid. The date OF the
aext meeting IS not fixed.
The postponement of the day IS regarded
as a hopeful sign that the treaty will be
signed. While the Madrid government
has not yet received the text Of the
American ultimatum the Spanish minis
ters received quite enough by telegraph
en- Monday night 10 enable them to in
struct their commissioners 20 retire, were
such their intentions.
WILL BE SIGNED.
The belief was confidently expressed
by several of the American commission
ors. IN conversation with the correspond
ent Of The Associated Press to-day, mat
before the expiration OF the time hNed
bv the Americans, namely. Monday next,
the Spanlards will acQuiesce in the
Unitoi States Philippine offer and that
ultimately the treaty viii be signed by
an the spanish commissioners.
IL IS true that tiie course which Senor
Nontero Rios President Of the Spanish
commission. viii follow is still uncertain
as he continues TO play to the gallery,
but leading member Of the American
commission believes he will sign with the
other Spaniards In any case. his place
on the commission will be speedily rlled
probably by Senior Leon Castillo, the
Spanish Ambassador here.
SenOr Montero Rios sent communi-
cation to the American commissioners
last evening asking a number OF ques-
tions
SIGNIFICANT QUES TION
The most important of them. and 70
get an answer 10 which the letter was
undoubtedly written was tucked away
i'm the middle of the letter. II asked. in
effect. II the Americans really meant
that the utimatum must 5e answered
bv Monday. The Spaniards were assured
that such was the intent. and the @n-
swer has cleared the air.
A member Of the Spanish commission
to-day assured the correspondent OF the
Associated Press that the next meeting
of the commissioners will take place on
Friday or Saturday and that Spain's an
syyar then will be the last she will make
and that n will bee definite conclusion
of the matter in hand.
This utterance is looked uoon as indi-
eating that Spain will sign tae treaty Of
peace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
TWO PRESIDENTS
EXCHANGE CALLS
Costa R.ca's Chief Magistrate is in
Washington--He Has Cordial
Meeting With the President.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2.-President
Ielesias. of Costa Rica. arrived here
this afternoon. and although travelling
lncoguito. he was accorded all the honors
BETTING the visit of the President Of a
sovereign government and a sister r,pdb-
lie.
Colonel Carter. Of the Adjutant Gene
RAILS office had met the President and his
party at New York and accompanied
them TO Washington.
On their arrival here they were met AZ
the station by Colonel Bingham, as the
personal representative of the President
who escorted the party 20 carriages IN
waiting. President Iglesias, Minister Cal
vo. OF Costa Rica. and Colonels Garter
and Bingham. entered the hrst carriage
and were driven 10 the Arlington Hotel
where they were Joined by the remaining
members Of the party
Shortly after Presidents arrival, Sec
retary Porter called 10 ask when 1t
would be agreeable for Mr. lgleslas TO re-
celve the President OF the United States
who desired 10 pay his respects.
PAYS HIS RESPECTS.
An immediate engagement was made,
and soon thereafter President Mckinley
accompanied by Secretary Porter and
Colonel Bingham the latter In fun uni
form, drove from the White House to the
hotel.
They were met at the doorway by Min
lister CalyO and Colonel Carter and es-
corted to President Iglesias' private par
lor. The meeting Of the TWO Presidents
was most cordial and entirely devoid OF
formalities. They chatted together aoout
five minutes, exchanging good wishes,
and then President Mckinley bid Presl-
dent Igleslas good bye after wishing him
a most pleasant visit In this country.
THE CALL RETURNED.
This formality over, another one OF
Ike nature followed when President Igie-
sias returned Mr.. McKinieys call.
The Costa Rican President was accom-
panied 10 the White House by the OFF,
cials Of his party. and was received by
President Mckinley with another ex-
change OF we'll wishes. The party then
returned TO the hotel where dinner was
ed In their private dining apartment.
A dinner will be given at the White
House. In honor OF the visiting President,
some time next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
The Plan is to Control the Entire
Crop of the Country.
CAPITAL OF THREE MILLION.
Thirty-Day Options Have Been OBJ
taincd on n Number of Plants-An-
nual Value ofthc Crop $1,000
OOO-Lieutcnant Hobson
May Testify To-
Morrow.

NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 23-Special-A
peanut trust which will control practi-
cally the entire product OF the United
States IS in process OF formation and
promises TO be thoroughly organized
within the next month. w. T.. Wether-
ly formerly of Norfolk. but now Of New
York, and Mr.. Dresser also of New
York, are the representatives OF capi-
talists possessing it is stated three mil
lion dollars.
These propose 10 take over all the fac
tories In this country buying the stock
and machinery OF these and leasing the
buildings. The attorney for the trust ia
former Governor Wm. T.. Campbell. Of
Ohio.
OPTIONS SECURED
lt IS understood that thirty day op-
tions upon all the peanut-cleaning plants
in Virginia, with the exception OF that
Of the Gwaltney- -Bunkley Peanut Com
pany. the largest in the world and two
smaller factories. were secured by Mr..
Weatherly upon his visit here last Mon
day. The assent Of the Western con-
Germs IS understood 20 have been first se-
cured. The value of the annual Ameri-
can crop is about four million dollars.
Seventeen factories prepare it for mar
ket.
Three are az Cincinnati. two at St.
Louis. one az Evansville. Indiana, -Four
at Norfolk. two at Suffolk, one at Frank
lin. one at Wakefield. and two at Smith
field Va. The bulk of the nuts are pro-
duced in Virginia and Norfolk is the
largest distributing point IN tho world.
THE STRONGEST YET.
Numerous combinations to control the
market have existed in the past and all
have been unsuccessful. but the present
ono appears the strongest ever organ
lied. Great secrecy has been observed
by the promoters of the trust and feY
know of its being I'm progress of formal
ton.
The court Of inquiry convened at the
Norfolk navy yard 20 investigate tho
loss OF the Maria Teresa. adjourned after
the morning session to-day 10 recon-
vene on Friday next IL IS stated that
certain evidence IS awaited. and 1t Is
believed that Lieutenant HObsOn VIII
be summoned 10 testify. He Is aboard
the Vulcan, the arrival Of which ship
has been somewhat delayed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
TO SAVE SPAIN'S CREDIT.
If No One VIII Assume Cuban Debt
she j. ia Honor Bound to DO so.

MADRID. Nov pa semi-ofIicial note
issued to-day contains am appeal TO all
Spanards 90 furnish assistance TO save
the national credit III they do not wish
foreign capital 90 Do withirawn from
Spain.
Tho note adds. "scme people believe
cuba ought 90 assume her own debts no
matter in whose hands is her sovereignty
bacarse she herself possesses the securi-
~ therefor In the form OF customs. H.
however. nobody will assume the debt
Spain must pay what Cuba cannot be-
cause Spain made herself responsible
Continuing. the note reads: with re-
spect 10 the debt of the Philippine
Islands. Spain must await a definite
treaty Of peace I'm order 20 know what
conditions America will impose upon
Spain through the Paris Peace Com
missioners"
After the meeting Of the cabinet coun-
ell a minister said that Iothing definite
had been decided on the subject Of peace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24

ton. II is known that some time ago
the General sought 10 resign the Office OK
captain-general of Cuba and he was IN
duced to retain the post only by an APP
peal 10 his patriotism on the part OF the
Madrid government. IL Is supposed that
his purpose is to avaid what he may re-
gard as the dishOnor Of surrendering the
gem OF the Antilles TO the United states.
The captain-general of the philippines
took the same course. General ArOlas
the second in command. is likely to nave
the unpleasant duty of surrenderins
Spanish sovereignty over Cuba. IL Is
believed that Blanco's action will not IN
any way affect the evacuation save IN the
possibility it contains OF melting trouble
among the Spanish troops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
HAWAII'S GOVERNMENT.
The Commission Has Perfected its
Plans-The Form To he Territorial.

WASHINGTON. November A-Tne
commission appointed by the President
to recommend a form OF government for
the Hawaiian Islands as a part Of the
United States met in Senator Cullom
committee room az the Capitol to-day
for the first time since they left Homo
lula. Senators Cullom and Morgan ana
Representative Hit and Judge Frear
beiny present. The meeting was devoted
10 discussing details of the bill and re
port which the commission will present 10
Congress that had not been fully de-
cided upon NJ the last meeting. The
legislation which will be recommended
bv the commission will be included In a
bill which, TO all intents and purposes
will be an enabling act and very much
ike the bills providing for the admission
OF new states into the Union except In
the one important detail that f. provides
for the admission Of a territory and not
a state
The bill has been completed. but proba-
hlv will be amended somewhat I'm detail.
The report has not been completed. but
the commission has decided upon its i'm
Dortant features. one Of these IS a re-
commendation that the system of i'm
porting labor under contract shall be
discontinued.
The commission will recommend n
regular territorial form of gov
ernment. with - governor. dele
gate in Congress. and a legislature.
The LEGISLATURE will be elected by the
qualified voters Of the Islands, but there
will be property and educational qualiii-
cations imposed upon those who vote
for members Of the upper house of the
legislature. The franchise viii not be
extended 10 the Japanese or Chinese in
the island. but the Portuguese who be-
come citizens will not be excluded under
the restrictions imposed.
The commission will present full details
OF the value OF property acquired. income
from tariff taxes and other important
facts bearing upon the government of the
Islands. They estimate that the pro-
perty secured to the United States will
amount 10 more than 100000 The pub
lie lands alone are believed to be worth
about 100000 The report will be pre-
sentad 10 Congress soon after it conyenes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
THE NATIONAL GUARD. >
Coy. Bloxham's Proposal To Iteorganizc
It Meets with Much Favor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-GOvernor
Bloxhams call for a national convention.
20 assemble AT Tampa. Fla. February
Sth. TO suggest and formulate plans for
recognizing the National Guard. IS re-
ceiving favorable support from State ex-
ecutiyes The object OF the convention
will be 10 aid the government In placing
the National Guard on the most effective
possible footing. The Florida State Su-
perlntendent Of Education has extended
invitations 10 Superintendents OF Edu-
cation In all States. inviting them to tho
convention to consider the Introduction
OF military drill system fo public
schools I'm the United States IN the in
terest OF patriotism. subordnation and
physical development. The School Board
OF Toronto. Canada. will be invited to
send a company Of their military trained
school boys 10 the convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
Christinn science Gradnates.

CONCORD y. H.. Nov. 23.-The fol-
lowing statement was given 20 the press
Tonight:
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, MscOverer
and founder of Christian Science. has
lust completed the examination OF class
of about seventy OF the active workers ih
Christian Science mind healing 10 confer
upon them degrees Of the Massachusetts
Afotaphysical College as healers ana
teachers Of this system Of medicine
whose only crowned head Is Divine SOW
eragnty whose only priest Is spiritualized
man"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
BUFFALO NEGROES PROTEST.
They Appeal 10 the Administration 10
Interfere in the south.

BUFFALO, n. Y, November 4-Ths
negroes Of Buffalo have held mass
meeting 10 protest against the treatment
OF their race In some OF the Southern
States. After addresses by Mayor Dlehl.
ex-May0r Jewett. EdwardaW. Crosby AMI
others. resolutions were adopted appeal
ing TO the national administration TO
interfere I'm behalf OF the oppressed ne
groes OF the North and South carolinas;
10 right the wrongs done their race IN
these two States; 20 punish those re-
spOnsiDl0 for the recent Outrages. and
20 enact the legislation necessary 10 In
sure the negro citizens OF the Southland
the rights to which they are entitled Un-
der the Constitution Of the United
States"
The appeal will be Forwarded 10 Presi-
dent Mckinley and 10 Congress at It's
next session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
TRIED TO KILL THE GAR.
An Attempt TO Dcrail His Train on His
Return from Copenhagen.

BERLIN. Nov pa dispatch from
Elbing the seaport Of West Prussia,
SAYS an attempt was made upon the life
of the car while His Majesty was re-
turning from Copenhagen.
Just before the Cars special tram
crossed the bridge between Boehmenhoe-
fen and Lagern. a switchman dlscoVereu
tbot tbe bridge had been barricaded. BY
almost superhuman efforts as a result
of which he is now in a hospital, the
swltchman. it appears. succeeded in re-
moving the obstacles suiii eicntly 10 permit
of the passage of the Imperial train.
An Investigation. which Is being cor
ducted i'm secret Is still proceeding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
PLANS ABANDONED
Appropriation Insufficient 10 Make
prpnoscd Enlargement in Monitors

WASHINGTON. Nov 23.-The Board OF
Naval Bureau Chiefs have been Obliged
10 abandon the proposed enlargement OF
the four monitors recently contracted for
into doublc-turetted monitors. After
hearing from the various bidders who re-
ceiyed contracts for these monitors II
was decided that the limit OF cost fixed
by Congress would not permit the con-
structiOn Of the dOublc-turrotted craft 80
the Department will revert 10 the 0rgi-
nal plans. with changes providing for
the lengthening Of the hulls twenty
seven feet the Increase 81 the coal capa-
city 10 100 tons and the reduction Of the
speed half a knot an hour. Tho bure1u
chiefs recommendations are subject ts
the approval Of the Secretary OF the
Navy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
Riosing in Corea.

YOKOHAMA, Nov. 23.-There has been
street ightng among the political parties
at Seoul capital OF Corea. On ono site
twenty-three persons were killed and
further bloodshed Is feared.
The japanese government has been
asked TO send troops TO preserve order az
Seoul.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
No Spanish Privileges.

LONDON. Nov. 2i.-The Madrid cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:
ministers deny that the Americans
have offered Spain commercial privileges
I'm the Philippines. The Americans have
demanded Young Island. in the Caroline
group, as a coaling and cable station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
GENERAL BLANC0 RESIGNS.
He Wishes to Avoid the Dishonor of
Surrendering Cuba To Us.

MADRID. Nov. 23-The Oficial Ga-
zette to-day publishes a decree accept
Ing the resignation of Marshal Blanco as
captain-general OF Cuba.
After the meeting OF the Cabinet Coun-
ell a minister said that nothing definite
has been decided on the subject OF peace
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2}.-NO surprise
Is expressed la government circles here
at the news OF General Blanco's resigna-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The range OF the thermometer at The
Times office yesterday was az follows: .
A. NJ. Is, II 81. n. 3 Z. NJ. a. z. II. ~
p. NJ. g, u II. 81. Average. 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24

MR.. .HARMAN'SLETTER
He Gives Reasons for Declining to
Pay on Governments Demand.
OPINION OF THE COMPTROLLER.

Says Ilc is Required TO Apply Allowed
Claims 10 Indcbtedncss-The Just
Indebtedness to the state viii
More Than Balance the
Amount Claimed ON the
Indian Trust Fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
REV. Mr.. CANNON
WAS EX0NERATED
Neither Side Was ACtu-
ated by Ill Will.
CHARACTER PASSED.
The Conference Cautions Him to be
More Careful in His Words.
THE ECONFERENCEAPPOINTMENT

Few Changes in the Richmond Pull.
pits-Rev. j. Powell Garland to BE
Presiding Elder Of West Rich
mond District rnd Rev. IL. 4.
Wilson Ofthe Richmond
District-The Changes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24

Forecast for THURSDAY:
Nirginia-Fair: colder I'm southern por
tion. fresh northcrly winds.
North and South carolina-Fair aM
continued cold; fresh northerly winds.
The Eddy current., 1898-09-10

town , black eye and should be point
cd out and then let those with the
welfare of,tbe town at heart take such
action as they see iit. Every argument
possible 10 conceive was brought 10
bear to obtain q good safe bank 10 To-
cate In Eddy and now that we have
one II Is the part Of common justice
and honor for all 20 patronize II. No
doubt the bank could exist without a
dollar OF business, but no business In.
stitution should be allowed ~ lack the
good will Of citizens II Il Is possible TO
obtain as favorable rates as elsewhere
That the bank is doing we'll makes no
difference with the question. II II is
right 70 patronize n home institution
and thereby assist Ia building up the
town Il Is wrong to damage the town
by doing business elsewhere, and any
one who pursues so rank a course
should be boycotted.
The Eddy current., 1898-09-10

H. George Wilcox OF Seven Rivers
announces this week for county com
missioner from the seven Rivers aud
Hope district properly district No, 2.
Mr.. Wilcox came 10 Eddy county In
1854 from Southern Texas, where he
was foreman for the great cattleman,
Couch, well known oil over Texas. The
lrst seven years after coming here Mr.
Wilcox spent Us foreman for the Holt
Live stock aud Cattle Co. Since
Seyering his connection with the com
paDy In 1891 he has been engaged IN
farming and cattle growing. lie Is
now about forty.lye years old and is
married man with a small family. His
knowledge Of the country is especially
valuable TO the people Of Eddy county
and II elected he will make good
Commissioner being well posted on
all subjects OF vital importance TO the
valley aud stock country adjoining.