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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
Af'sr ksnn b Acks,

The police are determined to prevent
The b"otblacks from congregatins on
the sidewalk on Washington avenue.
A number of complaints have been
made OF the vulgar langua sc used by
me young negroes and hereafter when
they collect in numbers they Will be
arrested Two bootblacks We're arrest
Ell by OHicer o Hara Wednesday night
anu given Sin months in Jail yesterday
morning tor acting bosteruusly IN
Washington avenue
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
SPANISH COMMISSIONERS

+ LONDON. Aug. l9.--The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says that
Generals Blanco. Castellanos and Leon
and Admiral Manterola have been APP
pdlited commissioners for Cuba and
Generals Mac;as and Ortcga and Ad-
mrai Nallarino for Porto Rico. 1t Is
probable. the correspondent says, that
senior Leon CASTILLO. the Spanish am
bassa'inr to France. will preside at the
sessions of the Paris commission. Sc
nor Morets candidature is made i'm
possible by the hostile attitude of the
press
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
NOT THE REAL THING.


Say. Weary said Tired Tompkins,
according to the Cleveland Plain Deal
er. .'did YOU see that story about 1t
tramp droppin' dead in a Pennsylvania
field while haying?"
Yes" replied Weary, II saw it."
An how do you account for it?"
Weary spat out the slender straw he
was munching and replaced it with an
other.
The fellow wasn't a tramp" he an
swered. Certainly not real, simon
pure. toi'proof tramp. He may have
been a probationary tramp. but he new
CT got the degrees. No blooded tramp
would ever go into a hay field on a
July day. You know that
Then what was hep"
Weary smiled.
was"
"Yes?"
AN immune -.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
JUDGE MCLAUGHLIN DEAD.

,,,.,, - tetes'I oT71I'l - Nm ~
RICHMOND. VA, Aug. 13.-Judge
William Mclaughlin. judge of the, Lex
iiste'i Judicial district and recorder IF
Washington and Lee University, died
at his home in Lexington late this even
ing. Death was caused from carbur-
Gle. Tie vas a major of artillery in the
Confederate army and had been on the
bench for some twenty-five years. He
was 20 years of age
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19

The following deeds have been admit
ted 10 record in the clerks Office of the
Corporation Court:
NJ. 3. White. etc, and w. T. Francis
ct uN to A. p. Thorn ct ais, trustee;
consideration $500.
J. T. Ellyson ct ais. trustees. to II. c..
NettleS: release deed.
II. G. Nettles ct Tx to r. I. Mason;
consideration $3.50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
New Qualified tn Teach.

The following young lady applicants
for teacherships in the public schools
of Newport News passed the examina-
ton conducted by Superintendent OF
Schools Thomas Temple Powell in the
high school rooms last week: Misses
Turner. Howison, Davis, O'Donnell and
Johnson.
The colored applicants who passed
the examination are two colored girls
by the name of Barradall and Leake
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
BOUND FOR MONTAUK POINT.
w WASHINGTON. Aug. 1S-Surgeon
General Sternberg received the follow
ing today:
MERR1rr's RE1NFoRe,EMENTs

SAN FRANCISCO Aug. lS.-Three
hundred and twenty-five officers and
men of the New York regiment have
embarked on board the steamship Ali
ance, and will sail for Honolulu tomor.
row. a"t
When the Scandal and Arizona sail
Sunday they will have on board. in ad-
dition To their complement of reinforce
ments for General Merritt, million
rounds of ammunition for small arms.
1t is now being rushed from the east by
fast trains and will be placed on the
ships Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
Notice..

The patrons of the Newport News
Light and Water Company are hereby
notified that the water supply will be
cut off at II o'clock P. NJ. Saturday
August 20. 1898. and will remain Off for
about six hours while certain connec-
tons are being made at the pumping
station.
Newport News Light and Water Co.
BY l.. 3. Manville, agent.
$500. 49,. aUfr-1Q-0t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
Old Horse, sale.

An auction sale of unclaimed express
| packages in possession Of the Adams
Express Company will be held at Lask-
ey's auction house, No. 31O5 washing
ton avenue. Friday, August 10. at F.
' Al. .3is - @ 3ss.s t555z5 1921
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
No NfONUUite.

Do not loose sleep when q 10c bottle
OF mo Mosquito" will drive away ev-
cry mosquito. FRED F. ALLEN &
co. aug-10-1-W
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
MORE TROOPS FOR SANTIAGO.
Conditions There Cause q Great Deal
of JJneaSineSS.

Conditions There Cause Great Deal
of UneaSiness.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Dispatches
of Importance were received and con-
sidered at the War Department early
today. Immediately after the arrival OF
Secretary Alger at the War Department
he had consultation with General
Corbin and denied himself to visitors.
The conference was protracted one.
They were considering dispatches re-
ceved from General Merritt and from
Santiago.
The conditions at Santiago are Gauss
ing great deal Of uneasiness. and It
is believed that more troops will be
ordered there very soon. Already Or
ders have been issued directing the
Fifth regular infantry, now at Tampa.
to proceed at once to Santiago. lnqut-
ries have been made as to the condi-
ton of the immune regiments which
have not yet sailed. with view OF
sending them to Santiago. The gov
eminent intends to take vigorous meas
ures to preserve the peace ana keep or
der in Santiago and the territory under
United States control.
AS further step in this direction the
President today directed that the TWEEN
ty-third Kansas regiment (colored) be
dispatched to Santiago. to form part
OF the army OF occupation OF Cuba.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19
ARGUING THE CASE.
Verdict at Camp Alger May BE Given
I'D

M.| Today. d.
(By Telegraph) "mM#
| WASHINGTON, Aug. lS.-The entire
time of the court martial in the Third
Virginia regiment ease at Camp Alger
today was consumed by arguments of
| attorneys.
Mr.: Moore and Attorney General
Montague. of Virginia, appeared for
Colonel Male and Rrigadier General
Goblin for General Butler. The counsel
! for Colonel Male argued that General
I'utler should have his sword taken
Tor using profane language. General
Goblin. in reply. pointed out the milf
tary law that where an officer uses
profane language to soldier, the pun
lshment Is fine Of one dollar The ar
Sulnents were completed at O'Clock,
and Colonels Gross, IGdgerly and Duval
toop up in executive session the con-
sideration of the case. Colonel Gross
said he expected to leave tomorrow
nigh fotr Middletown, Pa, to Join his
regiment. and the belief is that the hnd-
ing OF the court will be presented to
General Graham before he leaves
Major General Butler will leave Camp
Alger tomorrow. going to Edgehed. S.
=. but Will soon return to Washington
for few days to meet with the Cuban
commission. The commission, it is ex-
pected. will sail for Havana onSeptem-
Der 5th. Three aides will go with Cen
eral Butler. Captain Calham and Lieu
! tenants Hampton and Barnes The re-
moVal of the second division continued
today. 1t is not known where the first
division will go.
BOUND FOR MONTAITK POINT.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1S.-Surgeon
General Sternberg received the follow
ing today:
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. IS. 4
Sturgeon General Washington:
'Catania left for Montauk Point; all
bedding should be burned; cots might
be saved: ship should be sent back for
more patients of same class. Yale ar
rived yesterday and her supplies land
ed viii cable what else I may need
NO more doctors or nurses wanted.
(Signerl.) "HARVARD,
.H. "Chief Surgeon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19

wANTED-At the Virginia Cleaning
and Dying Establishment. SIS suits OF
clothes every day to be cleaned. dyed,
pressed and repaired. and made to
look like new. 3l05 Washington av-3
enue auE-1o-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19

$4,000 to loan, straight. per cent =
c., PEACHY, 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-19

BELATED DISPATCH.
HONG KONG. Aug. ia belated
dispatch from Manila dated August s,
explains that Governor General Au-
gus;in has not quite abdicated" and
says:
THE governor general only declined
to be responsible for the consequences
when he found that Spain was not
sending him help. he retained his pos!-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
EDGAR 1LLAN, JR.. TO MaBBr.
Prest. Boatwright in Washington in the
Interest of the College Bill

WASHINGTON. u. c.. Jan. 1t-Spe-
Cill.-Alr Edgar Allan, Jr, of Richmond,
and Miss olive Estclle Bennett. of Ia
coma Park District OF Columbia, Will be
married tomorrow at +. NJ. IN the
Presbyterian church, with which the
hr.de-elect is connected. Miss Bennett ls
the daughter OK Dr. Bennett, a highly
csteemd physician
Nj =. W. Boatwricht president OF
Richmond College. WAS az the Capitol to-
day looking after the Richmond College
bin. This measure embraces claim Tor
$1,000 for property destroyed 10y the
Union troops 10 was before the last
Congress. got through the Senate ANA lhe
House Committee on War claims. just
as DO has lu this Congress But TO get
favorable action In the House IS The diiil-
Guilty. Representative Pearson. ol North
Carolina. has pledged hlmselt 10 diu
Representative Lamb ln every way possi J.
ble ar. Lamb has worked hard, ana
has done Wei 90 get the bill up 10 IT'S
Rev. j. b. Taylor. ID. d.. general agent
OF the Virginia Baptist Orphanage, ls
mere assisting ln tl" meetings at Dr.
MeadOrs church Last nights meeting
was FUN OF interest. and Dr. Taylor is
much encouraged at the promise ot 81
genuine revival
There are already 1000 postmaster ape
pOintmeuts before thc Senate committee.
and DO may be a. week or two-prObably
a month-betorc IL acts on kimberly s
name, for postmaster at Old Point
Mr.. sam. L.. Burroughs. whom Mr.
| Bowdeu slated for postmaster az Ports
mouth. VIII be appointed. t is thpushl
but his enemies have been very active in
filing protests with the department and
with the senators.
Alr. Butler Malone passed his consular
examination satisfactorily yesterday, and
will soon get his appointment
Major Norman " Randolph who Is
/ here ON business. is suffering with Sc
we're attack or rheumatism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
Not Printed From a Genuine Plate.

WASHINGTON ID. G., Jan u.-Mr
Claude VI Johnston, superintendent OF
the Bureau OF Engraving and Printing to-
day in an interview said;
In order TO correct statements which
have appeared in the public press to the
effect that the plate from which the
counterfeit 800 silver certificate was
printed came from the Bureau OF En-
craving and Printing, or from an I'M
rresslon surreptitiously taken from the
genuine plate / desire TO state thar the
most careful examination by the best ex-
perts has been made OF this note and
unmistakable differences between the
genuine and the counterfeit are apparent.
The puhac are assured that this note
Was not printed from the genuine plate.
or from any impression taken from that
plate but IS entirely counterfeit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12

Tho Neil House last week 90 sec Mr.. Sni-
dcr and that he claimed to represent
ISuftz and Bliss. Representative Snider
bad been anticipating the visit, ana u
st,nocraphcr was concealed in the bath
room adjoining his apartments IL y
charged that Mr.. Snder was offered
$500 for his vote, and that the names ot
his ckars were given by the caller. >. lie
stencgraphic report OF the conversation
between Suider and Maddey Is in the
hands Of Hon. T.. g. kdthbone' wac was
Assistant Postmaster-General under Har-
rison. and is here as one OF tho managers
for Hanna.
II has been reported for several DAYS
that :his case was before the grand jury
OF Franklin county but when that body
closed its work this evening il was un'
officially stated that neither the Maddey
nor any other case connected with TIC
senatorial contest was before II.
While IL IS not likely that any indict-
ments will be made, yet it is quite fto0-
able that there will be an attempt IN tho
legislature tomorrow for dramatic
me ON the bribery charges.
The opposition is charging the Hanna
men tonight with voting down the mo-
lions AMI resolutions to-day for an inves-
t.ration of the bribery charges made by
EeDros,ntafive Otis. The Hanna men
cav they will give tho fullest consldera-
tirn TO these inves tigations dt The proper
time but that the purpose OF these
elargcs now Is 10 stampede tho LegislA-
-.iro on the balloting for Senator ana
ti,9t such % scheme cannot be carried
.,rourn. some OF thc Hanna men aeo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12

argument in the Thorp-Epes case to-day.
lie spoke for one hour and a nall. Mr'
Edgar Allen, the contestant s other coun-
sci did not appear. Brady spoke ior,i-
bly,. but ne devoted a good deal OF his talk
10 former campaigns, even bringing up
the campaign Ol lSc3, when General Ma
hone ran for Governor. Ills purpose WaS
10 show what "a bad lot OF Democrats
lived in Petersburg and tho SURROUNDING
country.
he denounced the Democratic machine
methods and the tricks TO deprive ne
grOes OF their right Of suffrage and del'-
cred TRADE AGAINST the election law.
Colonel Brady was followed by Mr.. L. Il.
Lassitcr who made what ms iriends ~,
gardcd as a hne speech. RE discussed
the details Of the case, ana kept ptcuy
closely co the cyidnre IN the printed
record. Lassltcr spoke an hour and a
half.
Then Thorn spoke for one hour In his
own behalf He tried his best 10 WORK
upOn the preludices Of the Repuhllcau
members of the committee. Hon. W. y.
Mcllwainc closed nm "a speech of one hour,
and made what every Democrat present
regarded as telling effort lie was cooi
and clear. and riNeted the attention OF
the Republican members from start TO
finish
He discussed the situation I'm the Fourth
district. and emphasized the fearful odds
that the whites had 10 contend against
In his section. Among othcr thlhgs. ne
said he had heard that the Republican
National Committee sent $4,000 10 Nir-
gina I'm the campaign OF 1896. Colonel
Brady took him up on this. and said
that as he had been instrumental I'M M
duclng the committee 10 send money 10
the State ami handled tho funds, he
denied that Sl1j 600 was used.
well. then since you are a voluntary
witness" answered Mcllwaine. now
much money did you use|' But Brady
did not tell.
Thorp's educational circular as 10
was called. played an important part I'M
the evidence submitted by the con-
testec Epcs' counsel endeavored 20 prove
that If all OF Thorps parttsans alleged
10 have been prevented ly the Demo
Gratis from voting. and all OF the alleged
fraudulent votes cast for Epes were add
ed together. Epes would sull have ma
jOrity Of $50
The case has been referred 10 the fol-
lowing subcommittee: General Walker
and Crumpackor lReps) and Miers
ODcmD. Epes is much pleased with the
constitution Of his committee, for Miers
is one Of the ablest Democrats IN Con-
gress. and Crumpacker is one Of the most
impartial Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12

state that at the proper time they Will
rcoreaniz. the House ds the vote Of to-
day showed that they had "a majority Of
three over AN in that body.
THE BALLOTS.
The following was the ballot IN the
Senate for the short term:
MckissCn Burke Demo. Brorein
Geml, Cohen tDem), Cromiey lDeH'l'
Decker Dcm), boiy ipen.b j. ih'H
0cmJ, Harper QDeml' jones tDrm'' p,
Kennon ujomt Le't ,pem.) Loin
D'mJ Miicr 'D,in.' Hll'' '''l, '',,'''',
Nichols lDom), Push DeWJ, robertson
'h,nhl Scla.l'I N''""'
DemJ-Totdl, lA
uanua-AieXander utep.l blahc 'h'p' >,
Cable Ucpl Carpenter diep D. Nlanddii
RepJ. Dode. lRep) Garfield thep.)'
Lutz Wopl. May ltcp) Fiummer 'iep)'
Riley u.rpl. Sheppard b'ep', 7uillN'n
Ecpl. \oieht du". ROD " i5.i nam
llep'. Williams li'tp|' "''''-' ''''i'''
Total. 10
There were n0 cHdlsea Il t"o D'l'0' '0'
tle luh term. 81.
The ioi0Wins was lIe D"lo1 VI ''D
short term in me H"ur', ,,.-
Mchlsson-Adams' ~ ADKINS, - -''9T, -
ID. Har-low d. Bonn j., no"."' -,
Bower, D hiiak'" ~ 'I,i''', -,
, Cline, ID, l'nholly, ~ 'oN' - '',''
-, Gayman. bi Nodru. ~ MAIDEN -,
Halter, ID; Heyd' ~, nun ~ Iiui''Tl -
Jones, Il, hemptl, ~ heHhey j., I'M
-. Ludwick. D, 4ldc biooih' ~ SIC q I-
lov. -. McGilnchey, ID. Misce' ~ Atl-
Der. j.; Monter D' Nile, ~ - Sen, ~
Ous. Index, f4fuf' ~ LlP''' ~ w, o,''
-. Ross. d; Roihe. j.. russell ~ i,u'-
am, r. ScnnclDtl' ~ oro1-, -, -
ID. SDeUmeNer. d. StVeIs, Di swan ~
,--,it.,,s ID. sreeEc- Mason. R-TOtal
w N''''"'''''
A. n A..
Hauna-AAen. Hf AIDrND' ~ - ~
str0ng. u. Ashford. r, BALDWIN, * Beat
+,. u. pau Il. Bennett, r.. EOssard, r.
y, - f,orvyef II. Rrcck. Il. Bre-
A"" 'ii" .,' ID. C,t,ry p. Clif-
count ~ 'H'p4"".' -
, ford, Il. Davies. Il, Davis ~ Dlo'1c'
Ird-R. Dutt0n. II. Griffith, OF clinton,
81. C,rfeith of Union. Il. Hinsdale. Il,
,l,..,--t a. T,5nson r.. Joyce. r: Kem-
~" @lu, a. 80 ina -. Te4uer. II;
| I'i' nun 4-"-'- 80 u n
Leland, =; Love, ~ MtCoIll.,N' r. ~
| Curdv L.. Mckiuu0n, Il, Manuel, *
Nro..ba, u. Morrow. X. Norris Il,
ID p,,lin of clark X. Rankin.
'- ~ 80 ~. pedt,.,. u. REYNOLDS. II.
OF WV -. ,4,,,.
| Roberts. X; shaw X smllh. OF AuaHls
x. smith. of Delaware, X Snluei' N
| Shyoet' Is' %, " - - ~ p s,,,irgle p
! OF Manonlns, Il, Sttiilp'e' ~ -,
| Taylor. Il; NdddeH' X. iotd4' 20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
ADAUGHrER'S PENSION.
such a Proposition Vigorously Opposed
by the senate.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Jan. il.-After
the transaction 0f some routine business
iu the Senate to-day. Mr.. Gdllinscr. cnalr-
man OF the Committee ou Pensions. re-
ported adversely from the committee "a
hIl 90 grant "a pension ot Sluo a. month
each To- Margaret Butler Meade. ana
Ucurictta Meade daughters of OBJ" ld,e
Major-Gencral George Gordon V tlc. and
asked that the hiu be indefinite, post
pored.
Mr Allen ONebraskaJ expressed the
opinion that it wa- d serious question
whether. o. General Meade had not peeu
at tho battle of Gettysburg. We should
have bad a. government to-day
WOULD MEAN BILLIONS.
In reply. AR. Gailiuscr said that ne
had NOT the slgntest objection To thy
consideration oil the bin. hut Doe desired
90 sav tO the Senate and DO the country
that If the Government enters upon the
business Of p,nsonlug tine daughters Of
soldiers the pension lst would boz swelled
10 billions instead OF millions Of dollars
Debate frtter, Out.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE civil SER
vice debate which WAS .naugurated in The
House week ago ended to-day. II
opened with TOW, but ended very
tame.
repaal the Jaw decided tO lct the debate
com. t0 ID close to-day. hut DO required
the casting vote of the Speaker 10 ace
cOmpusl this.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12

LONDON. Jan. PA dispatch TO The
Daily Malt from Biarrltz stls-
The Carlist movement in 81 ann is grow
irc no rapidly shat rising is possible
.ooner than had been expected. N"t
for twenty years has the possibility oil
successful upheaval been so openly ols-
oussed. Among ,hc incidents indicating
the gravity of the situation is ihe i"c1
that Don Carlos himself has counter
nandod , mission 90 cuba 20 arouse the
errniards there in his favor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
WILL HANNA Be SENATOR ?
He Vas the Choice Of a Majority Yes
terday But The War is Hot YET Ended
DEMOCRATS PREDICTING lis DEFEAT
The Bureaus of Claims and Charges IN
Full Blast and Zach Faction says the
Other is Guilty 4 Oraker says
lie Is Satisfied,

COLUMBUS. OHIO. January 1.-The
facucnal warfare against Senator Hanna
IS not over.
1t VIII have at least one more day Of
charges and counter charges. The iEht
has never been more bitter than tonight.
Senator Hanna received % votes to-day
--a majority Of over an in total mem-
bcrship OF l0l Tho Senate voted % for
McKisson and T. for Hanna.
The House vote stood: Hanna. SO. Nc
Kisson %. Wiley. ]. Warner J.. Lcntz, J.
and 7 absent.
The only absentee was Representative
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12

,,.,,.-.,f ff..- poufili-f ucm-
''..,.I,..'-.,,,,,t,. ,rro is serious
''' - yi' .t,..i,i.r stated tonight
~ S',N' i''' r.' ,'....,i,f,. b. fn his seat
lh"' ne .o''' ''0'
20 liloi .. .,.,s -e.or5e1 To-day in
-. ,',..,,.n ~ tbo Legislature separately
ca" Di"i'." "' '.,.-,..,,. of ,l,os. pressnt
- = ,, .'..s,,,. Inn the Joint ballot
IS an '.l'' D.. ,i,.t tb. serious illness
-lS -,,'o' I'.,..,,. C~,rnar MIGHT become
~ i'' 800 80.
"" i'i''''' So. .','.' .,,r,.t,I>-,. VOTES
r...
Tho scattering No'e ''-'''
Wiley and Warner. Nds cast ns N'ii.-
sentdtivcs Wiley hazleU ana Hess @l
Democrats
~ Cramer bad hcon pres n- ald all
other Democrats 300 lime McA---oA Fo'a
in the House would have been iiil -.Hit
on stiu three short ol o. MaJ 3l..t u, '''-
branch of The lrll- azure VIZ"
having majority "l uiI.' l' '.l'
Mckisson having maJol+'l "' '"' ''
the Senate, ihe cnaif VIII "'l'''.
morrow that lhele was Ho
dly ana ildl 81 J'ihl "t.''-
der li all Inc Stn1'"-9 """ i''
uNes votes aye fec"I"," "'I '.- li ..-
lot 'o-illoi wv "' '''' ,.... e.,,-..r
day on iieI i' le'tlf' ."''',
Hanna Will have "a MAJORITY OF oi"' ''9
over all. But I'D me absence ol N'li ''''
tauve CIamer. ana in lAe event "' 7D
of the Democrats refusing TO Note 4'I
Major Mcki-son, be Is likely 10 nave
larger majority.
With The result apparently "'l5'is OH
the change oi only one Note' u'e 'ol''.a'
has continued al nlsh1 as 4' H1a "-r"
ing on every nisht lor ,ie ,,,,,,,, ,SS 1''y
REPJ BLlCANo llIi ~ ,, i-' ~.
i"o 90 49,, -, b,,.e .ir,o
No,e lot 9I''"''' -. ,,.,. t,,,i.,...
signed hlaleii.' "' 'il"' -.
nehInd lneM 9''.'''1. "a t,,',,,, ss,,
l,f'9 50 .l.,. I'm, A. the Otis
'ucS viii No'' 'O' - po,r.-
charges are PioNV" ~ -. -. to,.'-,.'.r
sentative O'.9 anu >, I'm ..,t.,,,..',
t... ,it...,,t.-s in which they
ol 'Hv o,l'' ~. -, eo- on invesfiratlon.
Io''0N. '' Il',.os'., tbat he will not vote
us s'.'' IL, ,,Jor am, cfrcurn-
io' ,,,,1' .f,.. ,,,,r,,,,s ,f claims and
'."il1''' f,, ono~,tion ON bofh
o""' sv9 90 - tbore are also re-
s''''' ,t'5,+ ,'o brf,arv charges being
Po''' 49,. ,,-..,4 i,,rias of Hamilton
~ - ~
"Hu i4""N.'" -. f, session in both
me 7'"'" ..,,,r.,,t no.
OIL 'hes' ,o1il.'' - NJ. s.,.,,rs indict-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
Tstrrhnle, MhitrMn.hIne.

PARIS. Jan. 1.-THE court martial be-
fore which Major Count Esterhazy has
been on trial voted unanimously for ac-
qulttal this afternoon.
The evidence taken behind closed doors.
it IS understood. completely crushed COL
oncl Picquart, the testimony OF the stan
officers. notably COionc Henri. chief OF
the Intelligence Bureau, being unfavora-
bf. fn him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
TIfORP-EPEs CONTEST.
Interesting Speeches and Evidence Before
the Elections Committee.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. lt.-Spe-
ciaL-Two Of the Virginia contested cleo
ton cases have been fully argued before
the oommittee-Wise ys. Young and
Thorp vs. Epes-and the impression made
on most OF the close listeners 10 the argu-
ment Is that Epes chances Tor retaining
his seat are better than IOuns's chances,
in the Norfolk district.
Colonel James -. Brady opened the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12

HAVANA. Jan. 1l.-lt became known to-
d.,. that committee from Santiago de
cuba had requested CaptaIn-"cntr'i
B,anco TO reappoint Senor Capriles Gov
ernor of that Province. The request Was
Six hundred sick and invalided eoldiess
embarked for Spain to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-12
RrnMn.sMan.on Contest.

WASHINGTON. Jan. H. Special --
The hown-swanson contest case which
was set for argument before The com
mittco tomorrow, has been continued
until Thursday, al the request OF the lead
inc counsel Edgar Allan. who has 90 ale
+end th, marriage of his son. Edgar Al-
lam Jr. tomorrow afternoon at iou:
O'Clock.