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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

TO the solution Of the financial problem
during the week. In the Senate there Is
a disposition TO cut no salary nor to re-
duce any appropriation 10 pub
lie institution until the Finance
Committee has reported as 10 the exact
condition Of the treasury and has made
its recommendations as 10 how much
money can safely be appropriated.
The Senate is moving very cautiously
this matter. Many Of the Senator'S are
not as yet ready 10 believe that the State's
finances are I'm such bad shape as they
are represented to be. There IS undoubt-
edlv a disposition 10 retrench and re-
form, but appropriations 20 the worthy
institutions are not going 20 be cut until
the Finance Committee proves that II Is
absolutely necessary 10 be done.
SENATORIAL PRIMARY PLAN.
Tho senatorial primary bill win be DIS
posed of in the Senate during the week
A hot fight will be made on A. Sena-
tor Cupid" Barksdale viii lead the forces
in favor Of il and Senator Flood will be
one Of the principal opponents. There Is
not much prospect OF the bill passing the
Senate. In view of the almost unanimous
vote against II in the committee Mr..
Rarksdale will gain an unexpected VIC
tory should he get the bill through. SEN
ator Flood Will have the support Of such
leaders as Senators Turnbul. Maynard
and Jackson-men Of much influence in
the Senate.
INFRINGEMENT IN THE HOUSE
The action Of the House OF Delegates
yesterday in agreeing by vote or 30 To
4 to send the bill which cuts down the
salaries Of the officers IN the Capitol
and Library building TO It's ensrossment
is considered by many members with
great satisfaction as a proof Of their
loyalty to their constituents. that they
would carry out their promise 20 retrench
and reform. Others. however, do not
look al Il in such rosy light
There viii have 10 be a great deal
more cutting in order to secure for the
State the $4,000. which will soon be
needed every year TO pay the increased
interest on the state debt The five
companion bills. introduced by Mr. Win
borne in the name of his committee on
retrenchment have apparently miscarried.
one Of them, which transferred the ex-
penses in misdemeanOr cases from the
state 10 the different counties and cities
has been sent back TO the committee. a
large majority OF the members OF the
House being opposed TO such IN inerva-
tion. Another bill still remains on the
calendar. but 1t has TO be perfected. IL
provides for the cutting down OF the fees
paid TO jailers. In its present shape. II
enacted into law. It's provisions would
actually increase the expenses Of the
state. The savings from these sources
Will also be more or less limited.
ANOTHER CHANNEL.
There still remains antoher channel
through which the depleted oOfTers OF the
state treasury may be filed to some ex-
tent. A special joint committee has been
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

A Petition from Sksguay and Dyca Asking
for 800 Soldiers.


sKAGUAY, ALASKA, Jan. IL
VIA SEATTLE WASH, Feb. ga petit
tlon has been circulated here and at
Dyea asking the War Department TO
send 800 troops here that law and order
may be preserved. The petition Is being
signed By nearly all tho best element.
IL reads as follows:
ITO tho Honorable Secretary for War,
Washington, ID. c.:
I'VE the undersigned citizens and bust
nes smen OF Alaska. respectfully petition
and set forth:
. THAT there is an extraordinary condl-
ton OF affairs existing at and near Dyea
and SkagUay, Alaska, which calls for
prompt attention from the proper au-
thoritles.
LAS q result OF recent discoveries OF
gold in and near Dawson City. ". w. T.,
Canada, during the past two years. there
is an enormous rush of people 10 that
country from all parts OF the world. and
II is estimated that there will be 10000
people starting for the gold fields OF
Alaska and the northwest territory,
Canada, during the present year and
not less than IS per cent. will attempt 10
get in by way of the Chilkoot and White
Passes.
Even al this early day the full capacity
OF every steam and sailing ship on the
Pacific coast Is taxed to It's utmost ca
pacity TO carry the passengers and freight
that Is being offered, and they are being
dumped OFF at these two points at the
number of 300 a day, which will soon be
largely Increased.
I'm view OF the fact that there Is no
local civil government I'm the territory
OF Alaska, and no one with sufficient au-
thority 70 enforce the laws OF the land.
and much less 10 prevent crime and dis
order. and, In view of the large number
OF undesirable and criminal classes who
are now fiocking TO our community %
prey upon the unwary and innocent pill
grim. and. i'm order 10 have some one
with sufficient authority aud In sufficient
numbers to prevent disorder and block
AIDES on the trails leading TO the lakes,
Lindermann and Bennett. and to protecl
the property OF the citizens OF the Cnited
states; and believing this 70 be an ex-
tracrdinary emergency. We belleev tna'
martial law should be declared In all this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
7. ". cru. BOFCOTTs YALE.
Sunday Bicycle Riding Condemned--Jap'
anese Warship Christening Approved.

NEW YORK. Feb. 5.--Special--At the
close OF the ninth annual convention Of
the Young Womens Christian Temper
ance Union. OF New Jersey. held IN Jersey
city tO-day. a resolution was adopted 10
The effect that In view OF the disclosure Of
the extensive sale of liquor 10 students
lho union would use their influence 10
persuade an young men OF their acqua Mt
ance who are contemplating college
course TO select some other institution.
where they may be surrounded by a
more healthy. moral atmorphere ana SUD
iected TO fewer temptations
A resolution was also adopted condemn
ine bicycle riding on Sunday. and another
in commendation OF the christening OF inc
japanese warsh'p al Philadelphia without
the use of wine.
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PORTLAND. ORE, Feb. 5.--The eNpe-
dition which The United States governs
ment is sending into the inferior OF Alas
ka. with supplies for the relief Of minert
who are reported 10 DC IN want. sal q
for Dyea tonight on the steamship
George w. Elder.
The Elder carried $50 passengers. 81 %
whom are officers and enlisted men OF
the army who will act as escort TO th,s
pack train which. II IL expected. Will car
nv the supplies over the passes.
About 900 tons OF provisions were fora
warded by the government from here
and an additional supply will &c from
Seattle In a few days
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
MJSTLETOE WEDDTyG.
4 Greene County Mansion the Scene OF
brilliant Gathering.


sTANDARDSVILI.E, Feb. 5.-Spoclal-
NeYe. in the heart OF our own beautiful
Elus Ridge Mountains, are some Of those
Grand ola homes OF more than nat g
century ago. standing out above ana
along those rushing shining rivers, some
OF them bearing their very names econ
way" and "R8pldanne'D, Ike sentincls, re'
sisting time. Homes Of the Glassels Con.
ways. Fltzhughs. BootOns and others.
that are monuments 10 the noble men and
women who huildcd them, sacred with
their story Of romance and reality. OF
beauty. poetry and song. oi JOY aud S0r-
row. each with its own, handed down FOR
generations from older 10 The younger.
Jus' now two OF these. "Fdgewood' ard
Glover Dale" claim our especial inter-
cst. as they open a new chapter In hfc' =
history. az in the history OF homes.
"Edcewoo9." with its great house and
rrand old oaks. an lad,n with the rare
and beautiful mistlctOc. which ever rests
lik n a glory crown 10 failing strength,
once gain is clad In festive robes Tor the
faircst daughter Of the house. as an the
long long ago she was clad for the
mother and FrandmOther before hzr-once
aeain the witncss ~ q most attractive
h0mV weddng. when. on Wednesday,
January 25ih. our very popular young
countyman Mr.. william Hill Booion.
claimed for his bride Mary Madison Fitz-
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SIX FIREMEN KILLED.
-Four Others Buried nthe Ruins but Their
Lives Were saved.

-Four Others Buried inthe Ruins but Their
Lives Were Saved.
BOSTON. Feb Six firemen, includ-
ing a district chief. a captain and a lieu-
tenant. were killed at a fire here this
morning. which burned out the interior
of n tive-story building on Merrimec
street. occupied by G. W. Bent & Co.,
manufacturers Of beds, bedding, etc.
The dead are.
District Chief John i. Egan.
Captain James Victory.
Lieutenant George G.. Goltwold.
Hoseman Patrick H. Disken.
Fireman John J. Alulhern
Hoseman ". J. Walsh
Four other fremen were buried In The
ruins, but they escaped with more or
less serious injuries
They are:
Captain Joseph NJ. Garrty
Hoseman Thomas +. Conway.
Hoseman T. j. Doherty.
Hoseman Edward Shea.
Lieutenant John J. Mccarthy. or Pro-
tcctive J., was slightly bruised by falling
bricks
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office that Lieut.. Colonel A. A. Gilmore
in 1892 and 1898 advertised for periods OF
only fifteen or twenty days.
This seems TO knock out the point made
hy the prosecution that Captain carter
advertised less than thirty days for the
purpose OF aiding in shutting out other
contractors than the Atlantic Contracting
Company. II was also shown thai former
officers had sent out only one 'opy or
specification 10 contractors which was
the rule followed by Captain C.rter
The court adjourned until Tuesday at
II o'clock.
Frands in letting contracts are the
principal charges against Captain Garter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Ex-sECRETARY OLSEY's GIFT
Response Of Gown Said 10 Have Coet ~
Much as the Contribution.

UAVANA, Feb. D, VIA hEf WEST,
FLA, Feb. 5-The reported action OF ex-
Secretary OF State Olney in contributing
SfOo for the relief OF the suffering In Cuba
through the Spanish Minister In WASH
ington. ignoring COnsui-General Lee, Is
criticised by Americans here as tcnding
10 rast discredit upon the contributions
through the State Department.
The announcement that the gift was
made through the Spanish Minister, was
cabled here and given publicity, end
prominent American resident speaking oR
lie matter. said that the cable dispatch
sent NV Secretary OF the Interior Gown,
OF the Colonial Ministry, 20 Senor Dupuy
dc LONE, at Washington In response, coss
as large a sum as the gift.
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FREDERICKSBURG COUNCIL.
Adopt Amendments to the city 'harter--A
weather station Established

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb s.
special.-The Council last night adopted
n number OF amendments to the city
charter which will be submitted to tho
Legislature. One amendment empow-
ers the Council TO elect police justice.
A proposition to do away with tho
wards was lost.
The weather bureau at Washington has
made arrangements with CAPTAIN NJ. u.
Rowe and Mr.. w. ID. RichardsOn for tho
establishment OF a weather station on
Marye's Heights az "Bromp,on' Captain
Rowe's home. The necessary instru-
ments will arrive In few days and each
day tho weather reports VIII DO pffHed
In the pOstoffice.
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THE FIGHT on LINDSAY.
The Kentucky House viii Continue its
Request for designations


FRANKFORT. KY, February 5.-Ihe
majority Of the House signihed its lnten-
,,on TODAY 10 continue it's appeal 70
Senator Lindsay TO resign
The Senator's response 10 the legislative
request for his resignation, delivered IN
the Senate at washington Yesterday.
was read with interest by members OF
both houses.
Mr. Meyers Republican), Of Greennp,
In the early morning preiiminaries OF the
House. said that body had suspended pro-
ceedings last week 70 have read a news
paper article attacking Senator LINDSAY
and in view OF this. he now moved ,ha'
Sonator Itndsay's response 10 the reso-
Iu,ion requesting his resignation should
be made a part OF the journal.
There were cries Of Mo- from tne
Democratic side and Speaker Beckham
ruled the motion out Of order.
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.JLEGED LEGTsLATTyE BRIBERY.
, x.s,,ber of the Tenue ssee House Said to
Have HAD IAN Oner.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Fec. 5.-The
,oint committee OF both Houses OF the
LEGISLATURE engaged IN investigating "a
charge OF attempted enorts TO brine a,
Ieoislation touching the sale OF cigarettes
affer examining some witnesses to-day
adjourned until February +th.
Mr.. Rogers, "A reprcsenlause. IS sald 70
he~a tsstined that he was offered 500 20
snfroduce and advocate bill repeating
The anti-cigarette law.
In The Legislature to-day Mr. Rogers IN
a sDeech SAID Mr.. Fuller. counse for the
American Tobacco Company, DRAFTED =
htiI renealing the anti-cigarette law that
Frederick s. Gibbs. Of the Republican
Executive Committee. OF New York. had
written him asking mis- support for the
bin because It's promoters were smons,
the larges; contributors 10 Thomas Z.
Platts campaign fund.
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WASHINGTON. Feb 5--captain Merry,
United States Minister 10 Central Amer
lea. cables Secretary Sherman to-day
from San Jose Costa Rica. that rsvo-
luton broken out in that country yestcr-
day.
n .s believed al the State Department
this reported revolution Is not OF . sers
lous character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
AFar.R.acsIne Fellow.servsnt Bill

FRANKFORT. KY, February 5--Ine
Senate has passed the fellow-serVant OH
introduced by Senator Goehel. of coving,
ton, by l6 10 10. after prolonged hgnt.
Tbe bill Is tar-reachlng IN us enects az
70 liability of corporations for damaess.
rrnder It's terms action may be. recovered
for negligence OF any or all employees OF
railroads.
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on a valud)le farm. II has been the
time honored custom that whenever two
counties are represented In the House by
one member this representative Is Sc
lectcl alternately from either county.
Mr.. Thomas. however, filed his place so
well during his first term, that Warren
county surrendered the privilege conced-
ed 10 IL by the unwritten law and con-
sented to be again represented by Colo
mel Thomas. While he is not one OF
those who push themselves to the front
on ali occasions, yet he is man VINO
may he counted upon under any cir
cumstances. He is a hard worker and
his advice and counsel has been OF great
value TO the committee.
MR.. j. n. BAUSERMANN.
Mr. j. y. Pausermann. of Shenandoah,
is the youngest member OF the commit
tee but Notwithstanding his youth he is
a power that would bring grief TO any
one who should happen 10 undsrosu-
mate IT, Although born In Sandusky'
o.. ne has lived in Shenandoah county
nearly all his life. After having been
deputy county clerk for eleven years he
started In law business with Mr.. +. ).
Tavenner and IS now the Mayor OF the
town of Woodstock. Last fall he secured
the Democratic nomination for the seat
in the House after a very spirited con-
test ard carried the county in the cleo
ton by the largest majority ever given
a Democratic candidate.
During the caucus in December last,
that nominated the Judge Of his county.
Mr. Bausermann had hot fight on his
hcrd for his law partner, +. ;. TaVen-
ner against the incumbent, Judge p. ID.
Newman. The fearless and energetic
manner in which he took hold of tho
cause of his candidate. attracted at once
the attention OF his fellow members and
the success OF the man OF his choice Is
largely duo 10 Mr. Bausermann's ndi-
vidua5 Efforts.
The careers OF Senator's Barlsdale,
Turnbull and Withers are well known to
readers of The Times:
OTHER MEASURES.
Senator Withers constitutional conven-
ton bill will probably pass. but his rail-
road commission measures are regarded
as dead. They will net pass the Senate.
Notwithstanding the adverse report on
the employers liability bill. its advocates
claim that It may pass the Senate. 1t Is
difficult TO see how L can DO so with the
opposition of Senator'S Wlclkham. Num-
ford. Ma aynard. Mason. Jeffrios and others
who nave much influence I'm the upper
branch OF the General Assembly AdvO-
Gates Of the measure practically admit
that It's chances OF passage have been les
sened BY exempting ali corporations
other than railroads from the operations
OF the act.
TAXING FISH NETS
The House Co9lmittee on Finance yes
terday afternoon considered the Pitcher
and Digs bills providing tax upon fish
nets. Many Tidewater people interested
In the lisa Industry we're present. Some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
FATHER and son RETIRED.
The Admirais Seifridge Have Reached the
Age Limit 4 Unique Case.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. Admir-
al Selfridee. who has just relnquished
Che command Of the European station.
VIII 90 upon the retired list of the navy
al the close Of to-day. having reached the
limit prescribed by law. The event Is
entirely peculiar In our naval history In
that there will then be presented the
spectacle OF father and SOS both on the
retired list on account Of age after hav-
ing reached the highest grade in the
navy.
The father. Thomas o. Selfrdge. IS now
living in Washington. i. c., having re-
tired IN 1866 after thirty-six aud half
years service. and his name now heaos
the naval retired list The son, like
wise named Thomas 0. Sclfridge, viii
have forty-dve years service 10 his credit
when be rotires to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
POPTIINT PIN.
4 Conference to CO. slider System OF Re-
tnrnin~ 10 the Democratic Party

tnrnin~ 10 the Democratic Party
CHATTANOOGA. TENN, Feb. ga
special from Birmingham. Ala, says:
4 conference Of score or more or
leading Populists OF this county held here
to-day. issued a call for a general con-
ference Of all the Populists OF tho county,
February 18th. to consider a system Of
returning to the Democratic party and
participating in Democratic primaries.
The leaders OF the movement say the
Democrats adopted the Popul!stic prin-
clples al the Chicago Convention, and
that tho best thing for the Populists TO
do Is 70 return TO Democracy, act as a
faction OF the party, and by united ac-
ton WELD q strong influence on the party
primaries and conventions.
Ii is said similar efforts will be made
in various counties. Jerry Fountain,
former Populist county chairman, is the
leader Of the movement, which is now op-
posed by the State Populist organization.
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cilieently at work in examining into the
affairs az the management OF the vari-
Gus public institutions IN the State This
committee consist OF Senators Barksdale.
of Halifax. TurnbIll. OF Brunswick, and
Withers, OF Danville. and OF Delegates
Withrow, OF Bath. Thomas, OF Clarke.
and Bauserman. OF Shenandoah. The
idea OF this work originated with Mr..
withrow and was by him incorporated In
a joint committee that passed both
House and which created this committee.
senator Barksdale is its chairman.
THIS committee presented a report 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY FEBRUARY g. 1898

tho two Houses on last Thursday. en-
bracing a number of very important and
sweeping recommendations. In the SEN
ate the report has been cut up In differ>
ent sections. which have in turn. been
referred TO various committees for their
digestion and the-~'o-mation into bills.
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ANAMER4CAN MONTE CARLO.
A Big Gambling Resort to BE Started near
pctrOit.


Detroit.
CHICAGO. February 5.-The Journal
to-day says.
Michael c.. Mcdonald Is 90 the head of
"a party of Chicago people who have pur-
chased Fighting Island. eight miles from
Detroit and on Canadian soil, for tho
purpose OF establishing there regular
American Monte Carlo. There IS a capi-
:alization Of 100000 behind It.
The scheme is 20 construct az once a
race track on the island. With the race
track going all sorts OF gambling games
Ere 70 be put In operation.
IL ever a night between Corbett and
Fitzslmmons is arraneed an attempt WI
pc made 10 pull a. on on the island IL
was there that George =. Corsldine. OF
Detroit expected 20 have the fight for
which nc recently secured Corbett's sig
1ature.
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w.aruru som.o..r.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Forecsst Tor
Sunday:
Virginia and North carollna-Generaily
fair; colder: northery winds.
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Two New po~tmastrrs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Fourth-class
postmasters have been appointed as fol-
Virsfnia--FYelds. Conway q. Hutchsson;
Lanesyille. William 7. Neale.
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pAxcr OF tuE ruskMOww1En.

The following WAS the range oe tha
thermometer at The Times odte4 yeep
Is: 8 p. NJ 90; 0 p. NJ AZ; mldnisht -
Average. ~ Id.
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pRoF. FRAzKR hRRIvEs.
He Takes Charge of the Female Norms
sehoo,--S II Mckinny's Funeeat.

sehooi--S. u wckinny's funeTsi.
FARMvILLE, VA. Feb. 5-Speeiai.-
Prof Robert Fraser. the newly eiectea
nresident FOR the state Normal school.
arrived here to-day to take charge.
The funeral of Mr. $. H. Mckinney. who
died here yesterday morning. Will take
place tomorrow at $3.50 o'clock The re-
mains via be inferred In the Farmvina
Cemetery.
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IN CAPTAIN cARTER's FAvoR.
The Defence Introduces Evidence 70 snow
Sho-, rimr Adv~rtis emrrts

SAVANNAH. GA, Feb 5.--rhe defence
in the trial OF Captain o. NJ. Carter by
court-martal. had an opportunity today
TO get in some documentary evidence In
favor OF the accused. and promptly ac-
cepted It.
To-day II was shown by the documen-
tary evidence found In Captain Carters
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OTHER MEASURES.
FISH NETS.

The House CoImittee on Finance yes
terday afternoon considered the Pitcher
and Digs bills providing a tax upon fish
nets. Many Tidewater people interested
In the lsn Industry we're present. Some
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-22
M0UNDSVilLE.

j. K Graham and wife. of Wheeling.
were visitors here yesterday.
George Dick. of Grafton, was here yes
terday, the guest Of relatives.
w H. Harris &C Glen Easton. was hare
yes erday attending camp meeting.
Mrs LOWE Mehen. Of Wheeling. spent
yesterday with relatives in the city.
Prot d. T. Williams will hold the usual
teachers examination here tomorrow
Chief Clerk c. NJ Crisswel. Of the b.
& o. depot, spent Sunday with his mother
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Creighton. of
Wheeling, were visitors in the city yes
terday.
Golden Rule Council No 2. Jr. o. L. A.
NJ, will have an important meeting this
evening, and all members are requested to
be present.
The Island Standards a Wheeling base
bail club. Will play here next Sunday al
ternoon The club for Saturday has not
been secured Yet.
The street cars did rushing business
Yesterday. Two cars were run to the
camp grounds on every trip from Ben
wood. and the passenger list was very
heavy.
The local base bah team defeated the
Bellaire club yesterday BY Il score Of 9
to ?. The game was a good one and the
full details of II will be found in another
column of this paper.
The funeral of Joseph Burley. whose
Death was noted in yesterdays paper. will
take place at l o'clock t:lis afternoon.
Services viii be held at his late home at
brought he-e for interment.
The crowd at the camp grounds yester-
day was not extra large for the first Sun
day. Rev. Ash preached the morning ser
mon and Dr., ~ H. Rees the evening
one To-day the services viii be conduct
ed by local ministers OF this district, and
nothing special is on the programme.