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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
ANTl-IMPE ERlALISTS
The League Elects Additional Vice
PreSidents-To Push the Fight.

BOSTON, MASS. May 93-The eXecu-
tive committee Of the Anti-lmperiaiist
League to-day elected, among others, the
following additional presidents:
Senator Donelson Cafery. OF Louisiana
Ex-Congressman ". Bourke Cochran. Of
New York: VIM. H. Fleming. or "eor-
gia. Fx-Congressman Henry Jopson' OF
Indiana: President David starr JORDAN
of Stanford University; Prof. Herman
Von Hoist. Of Chicago University; sena-
for q r. Tillman. OF South Carolina
n was also resolved 20 promuigate the
following resolution:
"That the Anti-lmperialist League
sbo,,is take Immediate steps TO establish
and encourage close relations with all
assocfations and individuals throughout
the country who are opposed to the I'M
,,erial policy. with a view 90 organizing
IN ne elements Of opposition TO this
noljcv for the most effective 1nd united
noiitical action at the proper time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
BOSTON ENLIGHTENED.
The Negro Question Presented by TX
Coy Northen in New Light.

ROsTON. MASS, May 23.-The people
Of Boston are showing deep interest in
the address of former Governor W. J.
Northen. OF Georgia, who spoke before
the Congregational Club here last night,
but who. through lack OF time was COM
pelled 10 curtail his speech. although he
occupied more than two hours. IL was
the general verdict to-day that the citi-
zens here have never before had such
an exhaustive statement OF the attitude
of the South on the negro. Although all
Of Mr.. Northen's statements dld not meet
with the approval Of his audience, espe-
ciallv those with reference TO Uncle Toms
cabin. the general favor with which mis-
statements were received was shown by
an expression from the floor when the
sneaker. prompted by the chairman, was
about 20 close by a person who moved
chat the gentlemen be permitted to de-
liver the whole OF his address II 1t takes
all night"
The motion was greeted with applause.
and the speaker continued for another
half hour.
Although necessarily restricted as 20
time Bishop Arnett who was to speak
for the negro, held the close attention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
PRICE TWO CENTS.

OF the audience. and as he closed was
given O. hearty handshake BY Ex-Governor
Northen and a cordial invitation 10 VISIT
the former Chief Executive OF Georgia az
Atlanta.
Several prominent clcrsymcn Of Boston
discussed the address to-day among them
being Rev. Or. j. a. Hamilton. OF the
Congregational House, who said: 'lhe
Ex-Governor evidently tried 10 give the
Impression that the c)l0red man B the
only or ndor. that BE has a monopoly az
the he.nous forms % crime which i- NJ
the bottom of the greater part OF the
lyuchines II that Is the idea he desires
to convey. I stamp II as false. had
occasion % visit tho South a short time
since and can truthfuuy state that tue
black man has more ground for complaint
ON this score than the southern white
man.
Rev. DR.. Edward \. Horton said: II
think that Ex-Governor Northen has
greatly exaggerated the true sentiment
i'm the South. ! believe. however thal
The judges and the true white citizens or
the South depi0re the iynchng methods
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
EXECUTIVE CLeMENCY.
The President Pardons Three United
states Conyicis Serving Terms.

WASHINGTON. May 3-The Presi-
dent has acted on applications for exec
utive ciemency as follows;
William Hicks. pleaded guilty In 1888 In
Northern Geogi1 to illicit distiil.ng SEN
fenced to 10 months in prison and TO pay
a Rne OF sloo. Pardoned on recommen-
dation OF Court officials.
Philip J. Oster convicted IN eastern
Louisiana In lSsS OF making and having
counterfeit coin IN his possession and
sentenced 10 three years IN prison. Par
doned because OF condition OF his health.
Robert Carroll, pleaded guilty In wes-
tern District of Virginia IN h.S Of eoun-
terfeitiag and sentenced 10 two years In
prison Pardoned because Of physical
condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
WHIPPED BY WHITECAPS.
Negroes Claim To Have Been Given
One Hundred Lashes.

GRIFFIN. GA, May 23.-Three colored
employees OF the Kincaid Manufacturing
Company were severely logged by white
caps last night according 10 the story Of
the victims II is not possible 10 verify
the story from other sources but the men
show the marks Of rough usage. They
say that about midnight a large body OF
masked men came 90 their houses. called
them out. took them 10 the woods and
nOgged them wiki leather buggy traces.
One hundred lashes II is claimed. were
given the victims. During the hogging.
the leader Of the white caps told the ne
groes that they had been ordered 20
leave town and they had neglected %
obey the order. hence the whipping. The
men say they never received such orders
but they will go before the end os twen-
ty-four hours. the limit OF grace named
by the white cappers.
Officers OF the law are trying 20 run
down the story and arrest the white caps.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
The Nayies of the World to Have Lar
ger Ships Than Ever Before.
ENGLAND BUDDING A FL0TILlA
That Alone VIII Bc More than Equal
to Gcrnany's Whole Navy In 1908.
and VIII Also Exceed the Navy
OF the United states Now
Built and Building by
Over 100000 Tons.

WASHINGTON, May g.-rne nrst
OF the general Information series of bui-
letns for this year issued by the Bureau
of Naval Intelligence. is "a translation Of
carefully prepared paper by construc-
tor sussensuth. Of the German Navy.
which appeared recently in the Marine
Rundschau.
LEARNED "A LESSON.
II is stated that the nayies of the
world are prohtng by the lesson ot
Santiago. where the heavy hattieshlps
brought about the destruction of the
Spanish fleet. and are building battle
ships OF 1900 to l5co0 tons Of displace-
ment.
t,ne Of the most remarkable statements
OF the writer IS the frank confes, ion
that England. on the completion OF the
ships now under construction for her
navy viii bo ln a position 70 meet the
combined navlcs OF any two powers OF
the world
ONLY 4 PART.
II IS also stated that England has un-
der construction. and 20 be completed IN
the next three years. vessels that alone
will be more than equal 10 the total
German Navy as II will stand al the end
of 1903
4 note by the Naval Intelligence
Bureau says that this English notilla
nov under construction will exceed the
American Navy built and building, by
over 100 400 tons displacement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
OUR ISLANDS DISCUSSED.
Cabinet Session Devoted To Philippine
and Cuban Matters.

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-The main
features of the cabinet meeting to-day
was the reading and discussion of de-
tailed report from General Ous regard
ing the military operations In the Philip
pines The report carries the operations
up 10 April and Is considered satisfactory.
Secretary Gage br0ugh up the question OF
a flag for the Cuban shipping. About
six million dollars worth OF Cuban ship
ping Is tied up and prevented from en-
gaglng In International trade because II
has no flag 10 sail under. The whole
matter was referred 10 Secretary Gage
for solution. II one could be found.
The question presents many comphca-
tions and it is recognized that a great in
Justice Is being done the Cuban owners
OF ships under tho existing state OF az
fairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24

heller fits him 90 understand the native
,t,..,,t.r However. the President is
Giving thc matter bis close personal at
t.nfion. and a proper outcome or the Hi-
ua difference may Doc cNp., t'1'
ENCOURAGING REPORT.
e..r....,e nav has received from Prcsl-
d.n. s-5urman. of tho Philippine Com
,,,..f.n a ione message. giving the re-
en,fs of the MEETINGS thus far held with
frr native Filipino Commission sent hy
A.ninaido to treat with the Americans.
,rr, message was laid before The presi-
dent to-nIeh. Die was very much graft
f,I at is contents which were said 20
be very encouraging for the outlook ihat
something definite may hn accomplished.
r,r..fron+ schnman reports thlt hc ma
ti,.a commissioners win take back 10 their
,aool. The proposition for q form of gov
eminent etc.. suggested by the American
Commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
DEWEY MAKES
HIS FIRST STOP
The Olympia Reaches Hong Kong
Where She viii Go Into Deck
for Ten Days,

HONG KONG, May 23.-1.35 r. M.-The
United States cruiser Olympia, with Ad-
mlral Dewey ON board. has arrived here
from Manila. She was saluted by the
ships Of an natiOnalties.
Admiral Dewey. Captain Lamberton,
Lieutenant Brumby and United States
Consul Wildman were received by guard
of honor the Royal Welsh F'usilers when
they landed 10 visit the Governor OF Hong
Kong. Sir Henry \. Blake. Maior-General
Gascoigne. I'm command of the troops, and
Commodore Powell, commanding the
naval forces.
The visit was afterwards returned by
the officials mentioned.
too ill 10 attend the queens birthday din
too III 70 attend the queens birthday din
ner.
The Olympia is going 10 dock here and
will remain ten days at this port.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
NORTHERN PRESBYTER ERIANS.
Send Greetings 90 tho Elders of the
Church South Ia Richmond.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINN., May 23.-This
was quiet day with the Presbyterian
General Assembly. 1t transacted deal
of routine business without any friction
and adturned early in the afternoon.
Much surprise was manifested when the
Assembly without dissenting vote ac-
cepted the report of the Committee ON
Bills and Overtures in favor of making
no attempt this year at union with the
Church. south More than sixty over
lures had been received from the Presoy-
teries requesting that some action I'm the
direction of union be taken lt appears
tbat tbe Church. North. has decided 20
hold back until the Church. South. gives
some signs of reciprocatng The reunion
sentiment which is so strong in The North.
A meeting of The elders sent fraternal
greetings 20 the elders of the Church
South. at Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
TERNATI0NAL CODE.
One to be Submitted TO Peace Confer
cncc Fnrbidding War.

cncc fOrbidding war.
LONDON. May 2l-The correspondent
OF the Morning Post at The Hague says:
The question OF international law is
likely 20 be discussed by the conference.
An eminent professor says that interna-
ti0nal jurisdiction has never been official
ly recognized despite the resolutions OF
peace congresses, nor can AN interna-
tional agreement bind nations 20 enforce
DEGREES pronounced according to such
law.
The code prepared for submission 10
the conference provides that the auton-
omy Of nations is inviolab.e. that there
Is no right OF conquest as between them.
that they possess the right Of legitimate
defence and are subject 10 the same prin-
ciples OF law and equity as individuals,
that no nation has a right to declare war
upon another, and that disputes between
nations are 10 be settled by legal methods.
"The colonial section OF the cade deals
with the formation OF colonies. It recog-
nize5 their right 10 claim autonomy or
independence. though other nations may
intervene when. in their opinion. the adj
mnlstrati0n is unsatisfactory or the
mother country does not heed the colo
NAL representation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
GEORGIA THUNDERBGLTS.
one Person Killed and Several Severe
" shocked by Lightning.

JACKSON, GA. May S.-During ter
rife wind and electric storm here, the
residence Of Mr.. J. T. Lancaster was
struck By lightning and Mr.. and Mrs
Lancaster knocked senseless 20 the floor.
The lightning tore every garment from
their bodies even tearing .helr shoes 10
pieces. They are not expected TO live
AMERICUS. GA. May 23.-During a
thunderstorm here to-day lightning
struck the residence OF Charles Putnam.
instantly killing Mrs. Putnam, who was
standing In the hallway. Several mem
bers Of the family were prostrated by the
shock. and the house was set On fire.
Mrs. Putnam's neck Was broken by an
electric bolt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
THEY NEED DEWEY.
His Advice Would Dc Valuable as TO
DeaIing with Eilinino,.

WASHINGTON. May 2}-The indica-
fions clearly set out ga the new despatch
IS from Manila OF a division of opinion
among tho United states Commissioners
as 10 the best method OF dealing with
tho Insurgents at this critical STAGE. has
aroused deep interest here. II ls regarded
as perhaDe a misfortune that this phase
Of The situation was not reached before
Admiral Dewey. Dy leaving Manila for
home. Lost 10 the Commission the benefit
Of his experience and sound Judgment.
II appears that the War Department
* inclined 10 support Geue1l OTIS. not
only because OF his connection with the
war. bat also on the ground that his
longer experience with the insurgents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
FOR PROTECTION.
This was Why the British Flag was
Raised on Island or pa1awan.


LONDON. May 23.-Particulars nave
lust been received in London regarding
the incident OF the hosting OF me Biit-
ish flag over Port Royaiist, Island or
Pslawan. OF the philippine group. by
captain Pfort, Of the British steamer
la Buan.
lie reports that he visited the island
on February ist and found the people
i'm a state of CONSERVATION. The Syan-
iaris. 10 appears. had left there three
months previously after saying the
Americans would take over tho govern
ment ia three days. The Spanlards. II
ls added turned the native soldiery
adrift and liberated the convicts. The
people desired protection and the cap
tain gave them British merchant en-
sign.
when the matter was reported 10 inc
British Foreign Office the British cruiser
Srohor was dispatched to haul down
the flag
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
HONORS FOR WILSON.
Washington and Lees President
Elected bv the Royal Institution.

LONDON. May e.-The Royal Insi-
tuition of Great Britain in commemora-
ton of us centenary has elected as
honorary members Prof Samuel Pierre
mont Langley. astronomer. secretary of
tre Smithsonian Institution. Washing
ION. Prof. j. S. Amcs of Johns Hopkins
University. Baltimore, Gcorge Frederick
Barker physicist Professor of Physics
AT the University of Pennsylvania Phil
adeluhia. and Prof. William l.. Wilson
cx-Congressman and president of the
Washington and Lee University, OF Lex
inct0n. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
CIGAR MEMS OFFICERS.
The Newly Organized Board Of Trade
Reconsider Their First Vote.


PHILADELPHIA. PA. May 2}.-1n ex-
ecutlve session to-day the Cigar Leaf
Tobacco Board of Trade OK the United
states. reconsidered yesterdays vote, and
announced the election of the following
officers:
Piesldent-John r. Young. Philadelphia.
Observation-Disclosures j. Bach, New
York.
secretay-J T.. Friedman. Chicago
Troasurer-Wmam Ii. Dohan, fhiiadei-
phia.
Direct0rs-Frank Arguinbau. New York,
Joseph Mendelsohn. Chicago: William a.
Boyd Baltimore: Charles Semon, Cleve-
land: Henry O0erhauf St. Louis.
A resolution was adopted directing the
Legislative Committee to recommend 10
Congress that a law be enacted compel-
ing farmers 10 report 20 the government
the amount Of tobacco sold and to whom.
by this means the government could
know how many revenue stamps We're
needed. and prevent a repetition Of the
Jacobs Kendig counterfeitng conspiracy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
His Only Proposition is for Uncoa-
ditiO1aI Surrender.
FILIPINO OFFICERS SURRENDER
AguinaIdo's Former Commissar5 Cen
cral and an in~urGcrt Captain
CalI on Otis-Gcncral Luna Is
Greatly Feared 10y the insur-
gcuts-t.Vcu AguiuaidO
Fears ~ i'm.


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t.e..-,,,.....,, .,, f.. ,..bat
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personal rights "ouio oe
them. Colonel Charles Denny 'I l"e
American Commission. explained that
rb.,. y.o,l5 Do tbe same as under the
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The tlip.nos also desired lhloIiht'i'"
as % tho school sytcm t. Doe established.
and ......ll 90 l.. American r,iicv of
,s.-.. M.
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chiefly objected To- tine schfme ON ine
ground that 10 gave them personal liberty,
which they knew they would have. but
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.........i,,.
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pleased with The plan, but coulu hol
endorse Ill oll.iil..
During l-r da+ iue IlHpuo 'o'ilii'i'
siahr's called dpon "tht'i 'l'-. "'"
.Hej "il repeat ihtlr ciI tomorrow
BIG llNi-
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24

PERU, IND, May 23.-Charles Hutch
inson. young man. was shot by hts wife
during a family quarrel at Arcadia to-
day, and instantly killed. The woman
pleads self-defense. She IS but twenty
six years old. and Hutchinson was her
tffh husband.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
Keyiewing stand Nails.

MAIDEN. MASS. May G-A private
viewing stand at the corner of Washing
ton aud Florence street. on the route OF
the parade. in celebration ot the 10th am
nivorsary of the founding OF This town,
and which was occupied ny o. number OF
Senator'S and Representatives of the Mas.
sachusetts Legislature and the.r guests.
collapsed to-day and several of the occu-
pants received severe injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24

SAVANNAH. GA. May 23.-'Love Han
oolored. was sentenced By the Federal
District Court to-day to three years In
the penitentlary for passing counterfeit
money. Frank Powell. indicted on a
similar charge. will be tried al Macon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-24
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast: For virginis-Gensrai'y ies
Wednesday and Thursday. except poss'-
bly, local showers: fresh east TO nor'ne~st
winds
North Carolina. South Carolina, Seor
gia Eastern Florida. West flor'aa ann I
Alabama-Showers Wednesday. '''
Thursday; fresh northeasterly winds
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-11
Ogden Briefs.

Miss Clarice Thatcher of Salt Lake is
visiting the Misses Young.
Lyman Skeen went east to Wyoming
last night to look at some railroad
work.
Manager Taylor of the Pacific hotel
is to leave in a few days for Boston on
a months vacation.
Mayor Boyle has not yet signed the
resolution appointing the subordinates
in the police and fire departments.
Simon S. Jensen of Denmark yester-
day took out his first papers prepara-
tory to becoming citizen of the United
States.
William A Brown, captain-elect of
the police force, will return today from
Logan, where he was called by the
death of a relative.
Al Wright, train dispatcher for the
Southern Pacific, was seized with a sud
den and acute attack of appendicitis
yesterday afternoon. He was taken to
the hospital to be operated on by DR.
Perkins. AT midnight he was reported
as resting well.
a wagon with a man, two women
and several children yesterday became
frightened at the funeral procession
coming down from the Ash residence
and at the top of Twenty third street
hill the horses broke the reach and
spilled out the occupants. The women
and children were much frightened, but
no one was hurt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-11
SALE OF STOCK.

PUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that whereas a contract in writing was
duly made and entered into, bearing date
December 18th. 1886, and duly acknowl-
edged, executed and delivered on January
2.th, 1897, between The Cactus Mining
Company, corporation, party of the first
part, and Demachy & Seillieres, parties
of the second part, under which the
parties of the second part advanced and
loaned to said party of the first part
$4,000 francs, and said party of the first
part. as collateral security for the pay
ment of the same transferred to said
parties of the second part $4,000 shares of
the capital stock of the party of the first
part, on the face thereof payable to bear
er, and of the par value of twenty-five
dollars per share. in certificates numbered
from 200,001 to $4,000:
And whereas said party of the first
part has failed to pay said $50, 900 francs,
or any part thereof;
Now, therefore, under and in pursuance
ond part, at the Mart Tokenhouse Yard
Ca place usually used for sales of that
sort) in London. England during bust
ness hours, at two o'clock pm. on We'd
nesday, the third day of May, 1899, by
Edwin. Fox & Bonsfield, auctioneers, at
a reserve price of two hundred pounds
sterling. will sell at public auction. to
the highest bidder for cash in hand. said
$1,000 shares of stock, or so much thereof
as may be required therefor to pay the
Indebtedness aforesaid.
DEMACHY & SEILLIERES.
By Marshall Royle & Hampstead, their
attorneys.
Salt Lake City, Utah, April Attn, 1899.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-11

l.
division in and for Salt Lake county.
state of Utah. In the matter of the estate
of Thomas Venard. deceased. Notice
The petition OF John Weir. jr., admins
traitor of the estate Of Thomas Venard.
deceased. for confirmation of the sale Of
the following described real estate of said
est in the Monitor lode mining claim. pat
ented, situated in West Mountain mining
district, Salt Lake county. Utah. for the
sum Of 100000 And upon the following
terms. tO-wit: Cash; as appears from the
return of sale, filed in this court. has been
set for hearing on Wednesday the 18th
day of April, A. D. 1893. at $3.50 o clock d
m. at the county court house, in the
court room of said court, in Salt Lake
City. Salt Lake county. Utah.
Witness the clerk of said court.
(Seal.) with the seal thereof affixed this
9Th day of April A. d. 1899.
DAVID G. DUNBAR. Clerk.
By z. C. REEDALL, Deputy Clerk.
Krebs & Hoppaugh, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.-Esta Of
Henry Haynes, deceased. Creditors will
present claims, with vouchers, to the I'M
designed. at the law Office of NJ. NJ
Kaighn, Commerce building. IS West Sec
Ond South street Salt Lake City, Titan,
on or before the 2lst day Of July, A. d.
1899.
SARAH H HAYNES,
Administrators of Henry Haynes, De-
Date sI Of first publication. March 10. A.
D. 1899.
NJ NJ. Kaighn. Attorney for Estate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-11
SALARIES OF POLICEMEN.
Council Wrestles With the Question
Former Pay Restored.

At the regular session of the city
council last night the ordinance fixing
the salaries of the members of the po-
lice department passed it's first and sec
ond readings The ordinance restores
the salaries which were in force a year
ago. the patrolmen get $40 a year.
An attempt, was made by Williams
to raise the salary of the captain from
$3.50 to $1,000, and of the detective from
$3.50 to 81 600, but failed.
The COMMITTEES ON streets reported
specifications of the engineer for paving
Twenty street. Referred with
power to act.
An ordinance providing that all resi-
dents in the new paving district shall
make water and sewer connections
within thirty days after the passage of
that ordinance, passed its first and Sec
Cnd readings. Failure to comply with
the ordinance is punishable by a fine
of $50.
The quarterly report of expenditures
of the police department was filed
showing the amount to be $1,6S5.S3.
Instructions were given the committee
on laws to bring in an ordinance re-
pealing the ordinance which made
block II a member of the fire district.