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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
ATTACK ON CIvIL-sERvICE LAW.
Republican House Majority In Favor
of Change, Is to 10.

OF thnnSe, Is TO 10.
WASHINGTON, January 15-The cam
vass of Republican members Of the House
Of Representatives on the question Of
changing the civil-service law, which has
been conducted by the Republican Steer
ing Committee" is about completed. OF
the 202 Republican members of the House,
the canvass is said to show that a ma
jority varying from is TO 40 is favorable
to a change in the law, the variation be-
ing according TO the degree of change
proposed. This last factor leads to some
difference Of opinion as to the result Of
the canvass.
Representative Pearson, Of North Caro-
lima, q member Of the committee, places
the number Of Republicans who can be
depended upon at 115. Mr.. Evans, of
Kentucky, another member of the COM
mittee, places the number at 125. Both
estimates are based on the canvass, the
difference being due TO the attitude of
certain doubtful members. AS a whole,
the result gives satisfaction to those who
have made the canvass. They say that
in q number of cases entire State delega-
tons are shown by the canvass to favor
a change in the law. This is the case
with the State delegations of North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Nir-
ginia, and New Hampshire.
Beyond completing the canvass. the op-
position to the civil-service law is taking
no active steps for the present, the pur-
pose being to wait until the regular
Civil-Service Committee Of the House
takes action on the bill. before it pro-
poses a modification Of the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
TRADING-sTAMP BILL.
Its Friends Called On to Rnliy to It's
support.

The Murphy bill TO prohibit the use OF
trading stamps and trading checks in this
state will come before the House to-mor-
row at u o'clock.
The special committee appointed at tho
mass-meeting held in the Chamber or
Commerce December 18th sent out the
following circular yesterday:
Dear Sir,-We, the committee appoint
ed at the mass-meeting to urge the pass
age of the Murphy bill. urge every mer-
chant in this city to see Cat once) their
friends who are members Of the Legis-
ature and secure their influence in be-
half of the bill. Let every man do his
part, and we are assured Of success.
Respectfully,
George w. Taylor chairman. J. A.
Grigg, William p. Poythress, d. Bucha-
nan, NJ Thalhmer. G. ID. Antrim,
George Med. Blake"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
WINDSOR On. o. JOTTINGs.
An Accfdent-Fire-Man Candf-
dates-A Marriage.

WINDSOR. n. C. January 15-(Spe-
cial.)-Mrs. s. C. Barrel fell off her door,
step last night, and sprained her ankle
to such an extent that she is confined to
her bed.
The stables and barn Of Edward Beas-
ley, at Colerain, in this county. We're
burned Friday night. Loss about 5000;
no insurance.
The Popuists met in convention yes
terday with a small attendance. There
are seven Republicans and eleven Popu-
list candidates for the fusion nomination
for the Office Of Superior Court Clerk for
this county.
Miss Sallie Spivey Burden, daughter of
Sheriff william G.. Burden, and grand
daughter of our townsman Joseph Bryan
9pivey. and Professor w. F. Cheek.
principal Of the business department OF
the Aulander Classical and Commercial
Institute. were married at the First Bap-
list church yesterday at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
by the Rev. J.. M. Curtis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
SUICIDE IN CHICAGO.
DoOk-Keeper Jumps from sixteenth
story of Masonic Temple.

CHICAGO, January 15.-Alfred l.. Green
leaf, a book-keeper, committed suicide
to-day by jumping from the sixteenth
floor of the Masonic Temple.
Greenleaf had been out of employment
for some time, and becoming respondent,
decided to make away with himself. His
first attempt was made in the Chamber
of Commerce building, where he was
caught in the act of jumping over the
railing from the twelfth door to the ro-
tunda and elected from the building. He
then went 10 the Masonic Temple. as
cended to the sixteenth floor, climped
upon the railing. and jumped off into the
rotunda. His body struck a marble
landing on the third floor, shattered
slab two inches thick, and landed on the
balcony of the second floor. The body
was reduced to a mere pulp.
Greenleafs fall was witnessed by scores
Of people in the rOtunda.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
SAD CASE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Five-Year-Oid Boy Murdered by n
Youth of Fifteen.

PHILADELPHIA, January ia case
was reported 10 the Central Police Head
quarters late to-day, which bears every
indication Of subsequent developments
showing that a 5-year-old boy had been
murdered by a youth Of is.
Percy Lockyar. aged years. who re-
sided at 6l30 Hazel avenue. in the out
skirts OF West Philadelphia. did not re-
turn home last evening, and vigilant
search failed TO discover his whereabouts.
The distressed parents notified the police
OF one OF the West Philadelphia districts.
and a thorough but unsuccessful search
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
CRESCENT-CITY RACE-COURsE
Track Heavy-Weather Threatening.
Attendance Good.

NEW ORLEANS, January 1.-THE
track was very heavy to-day, and the
threatening weather made the prospect
more gloomy. The attendance was good
and the betting spirited
First race-six furlongs-Treopia q to
1M won, Sedan q TO / and to 81 second,
Hanobene Is 10 y third. Time, 100 -.
Second race-six and half furlongs-
Wilson q to 81 won. Amateur Is to ! and
to p second, Caddie c. 90 to j third.
Time, 1:27 IL.
Third race-mile and quarter-A- b. c.
g to y won, Royal Choice 90 to l and
8 to y second, Mamie LIS Sister g TO y
third. Time, z1S.
Fourth race-Handicap, six furlongs-
Sligo q to l, won, Gath a to and OUT
second. Balk Line C to u third. Time,
lis.
Fifth race-one mile-Lake View Palace
15 10 u won, Naynay g to l and TO o
second. Arrezzo @ to y third. Time. 80.
Sixth race-one mile-Domingo Is to %
won. Jamboree a to 1 and to p second,
jim Flood 90 10 u third. Time, l:5l II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
THE KIAO-CHAU SITUATION.
Germany Demands n 90-Year Lease
The Indemnity Matter.

PEKIN. January 15.-Germany has de-
manded a ninery-nine-year lease OF Kiao-
Chau and a large area surrounding IT,.
China offers to lease the bay and shores
The Germans insist on the right to build
railroads and work mines whenever they
wish.
Germany has renewed her demand for
an indemnity Of 100000 taels for the erec-
ton of a Cathedral, and for compensation
10 the amount Of several thousand taes
for the relatives Of the murdered mission
aries
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
IN THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY.
Seven Thousand Operatives Begin
Work at Reduced Wages.

PAWTUCKET, r. l.. January Elm
the Blackstone Valley next Monday 1000
mill operatives will begin work at re-
duced wages. The reduction is announced
at from 10 per cent. to II l-9 per cent. The
operatives say that in some instances the
reduction is more than announced. The
mill-hands are vigorously protesting, but
they have thus far decided to continue at
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Wage Reduction nj Lawrence.

LAWRENCE MASS. January 15.-No-
tees were posted in the cOtton-mills OF
the Atlantic and Pacific corporations here
to-day. announcing that on and after jan
uary Slst reduction of 10 per cent. will
be made in the wages Of the employees.
The Pacific mills employ about 2,1OO and
the Atlantic about 1900.
1t is thought the operatives will accept
the reduction, as their strike of about
two years ago was unsuccessful.
The Lawrence mills are the last in New
England to join in the general movement
The Pemberton and Washington cotton
mills here have not as yet announced a
reduction, but II is generally believed
that they WILD so soon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
The Cnse OF Mrs. Ford.

BALTIMORE MD. January l6--tSpe-
ciai)-Sam. SmalPs daughter testified here
to-day in the Mary Lucy Ford habeas-
corpus proceedings before Judge Dobier-
When asked by Mr.. Allan, OF Richmond.
whether she was not the wife OF stuart
Ford, one OF the sons OF Mary Ford. she
replied that she was II not divorced. but
she could give no definite Information an
TO the divorce. Her testimony was In on
position 10 the Ford family. Other testi-
mony was taken 20 show that Mira Ford
was suffering from melanchoiia- Tno
proceedings are to inquire into the sanity
OF Mrs. Ford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
TAYLEURE HAS A BAD FALL.
starbuck Declared Winner of PhIla-
deIphia Cycle Race.

PHILADELPHIA, January 15.-The %
mile bicycle race between Frank Starbuck
and Edouard Tayleure, the French mid
dle-distance champion, tonight, was a
disappointment After going five miles,
Tayleure fell, and was so seriously in
jured that he had 20 be carried from the
track, and Starbuck was declared the
winner. At the time OF his fall Tayleure
was leading by one and a half laps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 15.-
The President has extended a complete
pardon TO Clyde Mattox, who is now
serving a life sentence I'm the Kansas
State Penitentiary for murder committed
in the Indian Territory. Mattox's case
was highly sensational. He was tried al
together three times, and in 1854 was sem
fenced TO death. President Cleveland,
upon strong representations made by the
friends OF Mattox in June. 1894. committed
this sentence to Imprisonment for life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
TAYLOR IN THE FIELD.
Governor of Tennessee n Candidate
for the Senate.

NASHVILLE, TENN. January 15.-Thls
afternoon Governor Taylor formally an
nounced that he will be a candidate for
election to the United States Senate by
the Legislature, which meets in extra ses-
sion next Monday.
This announcement by the Governor
caused a decided sensation, for he has
repeatedly and publicly stated that he
would work for the election Of Senator
Turley. his appointee.
There will thus be three candidates be-
fore the Democratic caucus-Senator Tur-
ley, Congressman McMillin, and Governor
Taylor-and tonight the workers for
each candidate are claiming the nomina-
fiou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
GRAY GABLES BURGLARIZED
Thieves Ransnck the House md
Mako Good Their Escape.

BOSTON, January ia special to the
Globe from Buzzard's Bay says: Gray
Gables. the summer home OF ex-President
Cleveland. has been visited by burglars,
who ransacked the house from attic 10
cellar. and make good their escape, with
out leaving the slightest clue 10 their
Identity When the burglary occurred Is
quite as much of a mystery as is the
Identity Of those who were concerned IN
it. Brad Wright, who has charge OF the
Cleveland estate, made the discovery
several days ago, and he Immediately re-
norted the facts to the town officials and
notified Mr. Cleveland. The amount OF
thunder which the crooks took with them
cannot be known until Mr.. Cleveland has
been heard from.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Spanish Victory in Cuba.

HABANA, January 15-According to
Spanish advices. Brigadier Molina has had
an engagement lasting two hours at Boca
Camaraca, province Of Matanzas with a
force OF 800 insurgents. The latter, the
advices say. occupied well entrenched po-
sitions, but were compelled to retire
leaving six Of their number dead on the
field. A quantity Of ammunition was
captured by the Spaniards. The Spanish
loss was three killed and twenty-eight
wounded, including two officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
LOWER WAGES FROM TO-DAY.
New England Cotton-MiII Operatives
Face This Situation.

BOSTON, January 15.-The operatives
in over half a hundred cotron-mils in the
New England States ceased to be paid
under the old schedule Of prices when
they left their work to-day. on Monday
morning the general policy of the manu-
facturers to reduce wages will be in ef-
feet in nearly every mill centre in the six
States. The reduction will then become
operative in the cotton-mills Of New Bed
ford and Lowell, the Pawtucket and
Blackstone valleys. I'm Rhode Island. and
in the States Of Maine and New Hamp-
shire.
The Fall River mills, with the exception
Of three corporations, cut wages earlier
in the month, as did also the Amoskeag
Company, Of Manchester, and the mills
in Salem and a number of smaller places.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
KLoNDIKE RELIEF PLANS.
They Have Not Been Altered-Prep"-
rntiOns Proceeding.

WASHINGTON, January b.-Actlng-
Secretary Meiklejohn, Of the War De-
partment. pronounces to be absolutely I'M
frue the statement coming from Portland.
ore. that General Merriam, The com
handing general Of the Department OF
the Columbia, has been ordered from
Washington to postpone the departure OF
the government relief expeditions TO Alas
ka. The department has been annoyed by
the circulation Of stories that it had an
Intention 10 abandon the relief project.
Nothing that has been reported TO ne
officials as 10 the alleged suficency OF
supplies in Dawson has come from
source that carries conviction. and IT can
be stated on the authority Of Actng-Sec-
rotary Meiklejohn that the relief expedl-
lions are going forward as rapidly as
the department can possibly push them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Probable Lynching I'm kentucky.

cial to the CONGRATULATIONS from
Paducah. KY. says: News by telephone
from Hinkleyville. Ballard county. up TO
midnight IS that Bob Lanks. the negro
assailant OF Della BARLEY, aged II years
has been surrounded by a mob. and 1t Is
believed will be captured and lynched
there. His victim Is still in a precarious
condition
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
RELIEF OF THE CUBANs.
Contributions Being Received from
Governors Throughout the Country.

WASHINGTON. January ia letter
from Stephan Barton. OF the Central
Cuban Relief Committee, says that the
committee is receiving contributions from
the Governors throughout the country.
indicating a satisfactory response to the
appeals of the Department Of State and
the committee. A considerable shipment
Of supplies was TO go 10 Cuba to-day by
the Ward steamer, and more satisfactory
results are expected from next week s
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
steamer HartviIIe All Right Again.

COPENHAGEN, January l5.-The
British steamer Hartville. from Norfolk
for Nyborg and Esberg, before reported
ashore on the Island of Anholt, In the
Cattegat. had thirty tons OF her cargo
jettisoned. and then was towed off. APP
parently having sustained no damage
and proceeded TO her destination,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

The Ball Committee or the John w.
Daniel Club met Friday night. and can
yassed the result Of the entertainment.
The ball was shown to be great imam
cial success. and after the meeting a
banquet was served at Connells saloon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
AfrIdis Reoeeupy Khyber.

LONDON. January l5.--The Earl OF FL
gin. Niceroy OF India. has wired the gov
eminent that the Zakka-Khel Afridis
have reoccupied Khyber Pass, and that
the cutting OF wires and firing upon es-
cOrts have recommended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

BERLIN, January i5.-Prince Bismarck
IS steadily improving in health. He is
again good-humored, and has expressed
approval Of the seizure OF Klao-Chau, in
a letter to the Grand Dukes OF Welmar
and Mecklenburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-07
SCHOOLMAAMS IN EARNEST.
Making Determined Effort to Keep
the Minneapolis Schools
Omen.

When the public school teachers of
Minneapolis, in a body, take hold of
anything. the prospects of relaxation
before they have attained the desired
end are very meagre. The present
effort being made by them to devise
ways and means for the continuation
of the present school term is made
in no half-hearted way, but apparently
with the determination to accomplish
all that they have planned.
There were sent out on Saturday, to
fifty of the most representative of the
citizens Of Minneapolis, a circular sign
ed by Miss Adele Evers, of Stanley
Hall; Prof. Maria L. Sanford, of the
university, and Emily B. Harrison,
president of the Minneapolis Teachers
club, intending to impress upon those
to whom they were addressed the i'm
portance of doing everything possible
to keep the schools open. This circular
says:
Believing that the closing of our schools
earlier than the regular time in June would
be a calamity. working irreparabe injury
to the schools themselves and to the reputa-
tation of our city:
Believing, also, that it would be a great
injustice to our teachers, who would thus
be deprived of 100000, in the aggregate,
of their hard-earned salaries;
Believing, Furthermore. that the citizens
of this city are loyal to their schools. to
body of instructors, who have brought these
schools to their present enviable position
among the schools of our country we would
ask that those whom we believe to be mold
ers of public sentiment in the community
furthe the efforts of curt eachers by
sending to the press for publication. at the
earliest possible moment, some helpful mes
sage upon this subject. May we hope for
your help?
BY the comments upon the situation.
which the teachers expect in reply to
these circulars, they hope to stir up
those who have not, perhaps fully con-
sidered the question and eventually to
bring about in some manner a plan
which viii make the closing of the
schools unnecessary. When those to
whom circulars were sent SATURDAY.
last have had time to reply, another
batch VIII be sent out. until all the
prominent business and professional
men of the city shall have been reach
ed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-07

she had seen man emerge from the
barn. The coachman was away
at the time and as the man
was seen with bundle of
clothes, it was soon apparent that he
had robbed the barn. Mr.. Sanford
Immediately went over to Nicollet ave-
nue. to intercept the burglar, but did
not find him. Upon his return he saw
two men undressing between an out
building and a fence at the rear Of En-
erson school, Fourteenth street and
Spruce place. The plucky citizen re-
turned to his house, a block away, So
cured a revolver and went back pre-
pared for action.
up with your hands," commanded
Mr.. Sanford as he pointed his weapon
at Warren. Both men were partially
dressed, the rest of the clothes hang
ing upon the fence. When Warren
failed to obey the command, Mr.. San
ford began to tussle with him, the
burglar having previously taken out
his revolver from his pocket. The sec
ond crook went to his companions aid,
and from behind dealt Mr.. Sanford
several blows upon the top Of the head
with the butt end of his gun. BY this
time Warren succeeded in breaking
away and he started to run towards
Fourteenth street. AS he did so, Mr..
Sanford fired at him as he ran in pur-
suit The first shot was the one which
struck the burglar In the back. Another
made the flesh wound, while the other
three went dangerously close to the
fleeing thugs head.
At the first shot the burglar dropped
his revolver, which Mr.. Sanford now
has in his possession. Warren sank
upon the steps of a house on -Four
teenth street and then continued down
Fourteenth street to Mine place, and
10 CT IL. HIM
was with him. Warren ran around
the Imperial flats and jumped into the
alcove between the two parts of the
building. Here he lay for short time,
after which he was carried into DR..
D. Edward Smiths Office. Here he was
given temporary treatment. For a
short time he was thought to be dead.
In few minutes he was removed to
the city hospital.
Mr.. Sanford had in the meantime re-
turned home, his head being covered
with blood from his injuries. His
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-07

he was drunk then, and has been
drinking heavily since. He took a room
at the Commercial hotel on Nicollet
island. Saturday night he was In a ter
rihle state. Strong drink had unba1-
aEced his mind and he was almost raw
ing mad. About 1920 o'clock soma
friends put him to bed. About two hours
after he arose and after dressing him.
self was seen to go out Of the front
door and walk up and down the street
near the hotel for some time. That is
the last seen of him alive. as far as
KNOWN: When found at o'clock yes
terday afternoon, the body was cold and
stiff and life had evidently been extinct
for several hours. However, a guest at
the hotel claims he saw Ford walk
across the bridge half hour before the
corpse was found, but this Is thought
to be mistake. There is a suspicion
that the unfortunate man took a dose
of poison ana thus ended his life, but
only an autopsy will prove this ru-
NOR.
Word was sent to the mans relatives
last night. He was divorced from his
wife while in Minneapolis. He was
about 40 years of age
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-07

York's commercial prestige is a grave
and pressing one, the chief factors in
which he believes to be adequate and
efhclent waterways, constantly fore
Ing the lowest possible transportation
charges, and ample docks equipped
with everything that will expedite and
minimize the cost of handling COM
merce
Mr.. Adams believes that the pres
ent inadequate condition Of the canal
is largely responsible for the decline of
commerce at New York city, and that
the improvements now being made
should not only be promptly completed
but that steps must be taken imme-
diately for better facilities and lower
terminal charges for canal traffic es-
pecially at Buffalo and New York.
He believes that the great danger to
New York state Is that without these
improved conditions an enormous vol
ume Of traffic is now and will continue
to be diverted to points outside of
this state, SO that canals, railroads
and the people generally will lose the
profits that should accrue from this
traffic.
Mr.. Adams described the progress
that has been made on the work Of i'm
proving the canals, and presents q
number of tables showing the total es-
timated cost of the work to be $4,000
000