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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-04
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-04

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TO HOT SPRINGS. South DAKOTA,
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Y ryptic Alusons al f,ke r.aa.

Spinsters should rejoice when 1t rains
cats and dogs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
PEACE TREATY AT MADRID.
Understanding That Mckinley Fears
Defeat In the senate.

MADRID. January 26.-The Cabinet met
this afternoon. under the presidency of
the Queen Regent The absence Of Gene
raj Correa. the Minister of War. was
much commented upon. and is believed
10 have been connected with a decision,
not yet diyulged. reached by the supreme
military tribunal relative 20 General Jau-
denez, the Spanish commander who ca
pitulatod AZ Manila, and who has been
i'm prison since yesterday and General
Toral who Captuatcd al Santiago de
cuba. and who is absent from Madrid.
The Premier. SeuOr Sagasta. outlined
the governments intentions relative TO
the peace treaty. lie said that informa-
tion received from the Minister of For
eien Affairs. the Duke AlmadOvar de
Rio. had created the impression thdt
President Mckinley feared the treaty
would be defeated i'm the Senate. and
apprehended an obstinate resistance 10y
the f1lipinos I'm favor of independence.
which are sufficient reasons for the trl-
umph Of the anti-anneXatiOnists I'm the
Senate Therefore. the Premier insisted
that the cOnvOcatiOn of tie COrtes should
no longer be delayed.
FATE OF DEFEATED COMMANDERS.
The Cabinet met again this evening,
Senior Sagasta presiding. 1t appears that
the evidence before the court martial
showed that General JuadeneZ had sufii-
Gent ammunition ana 1000 10 nave en-
ab!ed him 20 resist longer. The court or
dered his arrest: whereupOn he surTen-
dered himself. attired i'm civilian dress.
and accompanied by his son and several
ministers Of state. General Correa con-
fiTmed the arrest
Ii is reported that the court-martial
will eNonerate General Torll. ON the
ground that he acted under superior in
struCtons, but that Admiral Montojo.
who was defeated by Admiral Dewey at
Cavte will be tried for the incompetent
condition of his fleet.
The newspapers assert also that Ad-
miral Cervera IS awaiting trial. and that.
therefore. he will not be able 10 take his
seat as q senator on the reassembHng Of
the COrles.
II IS understood that AT the Cabinet
meeting this evening Senor Cap de Pom
Minister of the Interior proposed that
the suspension Of the constitutional gua-
rantees should now cease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

ly racked i'm body and brain IN conse-
quence. He was goaded 20 death. ana
was very glad Of chance 10 appear ne
fore the commission and through them
100000 Of people, I'm defence OF his honor.
NEARLY DISTRACTED"
The witness spoke OF his mental and
physical condition between the time Gen
eral Miles gave his testimony and the
time he himself had appeared He could
not get rid OF the thought that the coun-
try believed him 10 be a murderer and
for gain, and It drove him nearly to dis
traction.
Mr.. Worthngton then read from a large
number Of newspaper clippings many OF
which spoke of General Ea9an as
scoundrel. and demanded his dismissal
from the army.
At u O'Clock Mr.. Worthngton an
nounced that ne was unable TO proceed
with his case, as the Secretary OF war,
whom ne desired 20 call as witness,
was now before the War investigating
Commission. and could not appear. Other
witnesses could not appear until to-mor-
row. Thereupou the court aoJourhed
until 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

4-t7 +''f'tNfffAf
Mayors Parlors.
"Torquay. January TO- 1899.
"To the Hon. John j. Long. Secretary Of
the Navy Washington. L. 5. A:
"Sir.-Having learned through the me
diUm Of the press that England Is 10 be
favored with q visit from a squadron Of
the navy Of the United States Of Ameri-
ca in June next. ] have the honor 20
offer on behalf Of the town of Torquay a
most cordial invitation 10 that squadron
TO include T0rquay in the list of places
% be visited on that occasion. As evil
dence of the safety and suitability of
Tor bay for even the largest vessels i'm
your countrWs magnificent navy l may
mention that divisions OF the English
aeets frequently anchor there. Indeed
some part Of the Channel fleet is general
" TO be found i'm our bay.
"I congratulate your country upon the
recent splendid achievements Of the
United States fleets. under the command
Of Admirlls Sampson and Dewey and l
rejoice that the bonds Of friendship be-
tween the citizens of the United States
and the mother country continue TO
strengthen. l am proud TO think that
from the west country Of this island We're
sent forth some Of the most successful
voyages Of discovery to the American
Continent. and there is also a. special ap-
propriateuess in the fact that "A neigh
boring port was the final place OF de-
parture Of the Pilgrim Fathers, about
three centuries ago.
"In conclusion ! would add that should
any United States fleet favor the town.
! have the honor to represent with a
visit a right hearty welcome will be ac-
corded 10 them. and no effort shall be
wanting on our part TO ensure your fleet
q uitable reception whilst / am certain
that the beauty of our town and neigh
borhood would be duly appreciated by
our visitors
"I am sir. your most obedient servant,
CIVILIAN BEANIS. Mayor
The Secretary Of the Navy replied 10
the letter. thanking Mayor Beavis for
his kind words. and stating that no ar
rangements had vet been made for send
ing a squadron 10 European waters. al
though they would undoubtedly be made
at later day. In that event he would
bear the invitation I'm mind
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Thc EnuitnhIc Iife.

The general agency OF the Equitable
Life Assurance Society for Virginia. in
cluding Richmond, will be continued by
Messrs. Howard and Oscar Swineford
under the hrm-name OF Howard Swine
ford e Son. at the same Office as hereto
fore. No iiiO east Main street.
Collections OF all Old and new premiums
new business. settlement OF tontne re-
suits. payment Of endowment and death
claims: also. agency appointments. vii,
b., under the direct supervision OF this
well-krown firm New business from
city and State solicited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

SAVANNAH. GA, January % -'Ihe ap-
praisers appointed 20 pass upon the value
of the land the United states proposes
IN condemn on s.. GATHERINGS Island on
the Georgia coast. for lighthouse pur-
noses made their report 20 the United
states Court to-day. The appraisers place
the damages that Jacob Rauers, owner
of ST GATHERINGS Island. would sustain.
al 10000. The District Attorney de-
cliued 20 discuss the matter. but IL wos
stated I'm advance that In the event Of
anv such damages the representatives OF
the government would decline 20 accept
the award. and would carry the case up TO
the Court of Appeals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Heoufsition for the DeBnras.

PENSACOLA. FLA, January @.-Thea
R5ron and baroness De Bard are stil
urler arrest here. The officers ntendeu
to take them to Jacksonville to-day. but
a deputy marshal arrived from New York
with reQustion for the pair from the
English Government. they being charged
u.itb having fraudulenty obtained 5000
ir England
President Mckinley has been asked 70
,rant the requisitiOn. There is no doubt
now that they We're attempting TO escape
,..l,nn nrrnefel bore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
r,oh,-ycsseI ana Light-House.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January 2j-Ihe
Senate Committee ON Commerce to-Gay
.,,,tborized favorable reports on the fol-
i"v.ine bills. which have already passed
the House. 70 o,,u of tIoreo-
shoe Chesapeake bay. ~. ,....,..
r. hV ,outh of oyster bay, near the
4I Z ,,iilniana coast. Gulf of Mexico:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Charged for Coffin Not Provided

SAVANNAH, GA. January William
T. Dixon. n Savannah undertaken. was
arrested to-day. charged with presenting
. false claim 10 the United States for
services I'm preparing a soldiers body for
burial. charging Sj for "a coffin When
the box surrounding the body was open
ed the body was found wrapped i'm
cloth, with no coffin. Dixon gave bond
for n hearing before the United States
commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
The ,Iannfactnrers adjourn.

. CINCINNATI o" January 20 The
fourth annual convention OF manuiac-
turers adjourned this evening. to meet
next January In Boston The following
officers were elected: President, Theodore
search Philadelphia. Secretary NJ VII
SON cincinnati: Treasurer. Charles
schieren New York. Among the vice
nresidents are. Georgia :. A. Hanson,
North Carolina. u. a Tompkins, South
Carolina. Ellison a. Snythe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

WASHINGTON. ID. c., January A-Ihe
ssnate Committee on Commerce To-Day
.'oreed 10 make a favorable report on the
Harna-Hayne bill for me ehcourIsSlile.l'
Of foreign trade by granting suDsiuIts u
L., eils on,endments were made, but with
49, c<ceptions they were of technical
character only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
CYCLONES " THE sOUTH SEAS.
Whole villages Destroyed-0ver Five
Hundred People Killed.

Whole Villages DeStrpNeu-pNtf rive
Hundred People Killed.
VICTORIA. p. c.. January 2f-The
steamer Aorang. from Australia. bring-
the details Of terrible cyclones which
swept the South Seas about the middle Of
December. devastating villages, wreck
ing shipping and causing many deaths
In the Solomon Islands the hurricane
did most damage. whole villages being
destroyed Hundreds Of cocoa plantations
were uprooted and yam patches levelled
over 900 natives were reported to have
been killed.
ALLEGED sORCEREss SAVED.
Captain Pentecost Of the Yacht 81.
Aubin. who brought the news Of the dis
aster TO sydney. says he saved a woman
who was to have been killed az a sor-
ceress. she being accused Of having
caused the hurricane He bought her. the
purchase-price being pig and took her
TO another island. whore she was released.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. January ze'-Ine
shipping bill. providing SYSTEM OF pou,,-
49, FOR American ships. was IaVorapiN
~ -, to-dsv bv the House Committee
-, ,',. ~ ,a,rnhent Marine and Fisheries. The
yo,o was on party lines. the Democratic
members opposing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
SENSATION ~ MONTANA.
Open Charge of Bribery-Legislntor
Mentinnrd hY Name.

MINNEAPOIIs. MINI. January &C
a special to the Journal from Helena.
Mont. says that Senator Whiteside. who
produced the 5000 alleged bribe money
M the beginning Of the session. created
n sensation by openly charging that every
man who voted for Clark had been
bought He mentioned Representative
Carr by name. ana that gentleman
shouted: "You are a. --- --."
The grand jury reported that money
had been used on both sides. but there
was not sufficient evidence to warrant am
Indictment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
THE WEATHER ~ RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant.
el.l. If fharmnmnIar.
A CnII Wn,c MnrnInr.

Late last night the United states Wea-
thcr Bureau. established In this city. re-
ceivcd warning from Washington that a
cold wave IS travelling in this direction.
IL Is scheduled 10 arrive here tolls eve-
ning. ANA the thermometer Il is said. viii
fan twenty or thirty degrees,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
ANOTHER TOBACCO DEAL.
ST. Charles (NOD Factory Of Wright
bros Bought by Continental Co.

ST LOUIS. MO. January 2C.-The POST
Dispatch says that a deal for the purchase
Of the St. Charles OIo) tobacco-factory.
Of Wright Brothers. by the Continental
Tobacco Company. has been concluded.
The output Of the plant averages 2Co000
pounds Of plug tobacco annually.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
AUGUSTA STRIKE At AN END.
Resumption of work at Reduced
ScaIe--SOme viii Concessions.

AUGUSTA. GA. January 25.-The strike
IN the cotton-mils Of the Augusta Dis
trlct which began November 2}d. Will
end tomorrow. and the strikers VIII pee
turn TO work at the reduced scale. after
nine weeks Of idleness.
Some small concessions are made by the
mills I'm the matter OF house rent and
fuel bur the details of the agreement
are not given out tonight.
About 400 hands We're involved IN the
strike
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
The We atE1er.

81 WASHINGTON. January "a
IFAlR Forecast for Friday:
For Virgiria-Generally fair
weather; cola wave. the temper
ature will fan twenty 20 thirty degrees by
Friday night. the cold weather viii con-
tinue TN Sunday; high. northwcsterly
winds.
For North and south Carolina-Thrcat-
enlng. followed by fair weather; cold
wave: brisk. westerly winds shifting TO
northwesterly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
FOUR FAVORTTES WIN.
Fifty-Fifth Day of Crescent city
Meeting.


NEW ORLEANS. January 25.-Fifty-
fifth day, Crescent City Jockey Clubs
winter meeting. Weather cloudy; track
fast. Four favorites Won
First race-seven turlongs-Bell Of Mem
phis @ 10 p won, Debride a TO ! and .
to ID second, Lady Callahan 90 to y
third. Time, 1.26.i.
Second race-siX and half furlongs-
Sir Florian 6 TO p won, Jim McCleery
8 TO 1 and 10 - second, Pat Garret 90
10 - third. Time .2ll2.
Third race-selling. mile and an eighth
Tragedy & 10 - won, Sister Stella Q5 to
and TO u second, Hendry Launt Q5
10 ID third Time. 1:jjl2.
Fourth race-selling. one mile-Deyo &
10 ID won. Bard q to ! and TO p second,
Kitty Regent (S 10 u third Time Zap -
Fifth race-sX furlongs-Jim Gore Oh
10 ID won. Egbart q to / and 8 to - Sc
c0nd. Miss Ross Is TO y third. Time
11ra. r-...
sixth race-seven furlongs-The Dragon
% "a o. won Fintan q 10 and TO -
second. Mailer Is to 81 third. Time l;2A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Texans Against Ratification.

AUSTIN, TEN, January 26-The House
Committee on Foreign Relations killed q
resolution to-day calling on the congress-
men and senators from Texas 20 vote for
the ratification Of the treaty Of peace
and further requesting them 10 vote TO
give freedom and independence 90 cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
QUAY STILL - VOTES SHORT.
His Hcnchmen Claim, However. lie
VIII BE Elected To-MOrroVv.


viii BE Elected To-MOrroVv.
HARRISBURG. PA. January 26-Sena-
tor QUAY was again IA votes short Of
election to-day 10 the United States SEN
ate. The only changes in the vote from
yesterday were those of Representatives
Abrahams. OF Philadelphia. from Stewart
TO Huf. and EdmondsOn. of Bradford.
from Dalzeu 20 Irwin There We're no abb
sentees to-day without pairs.
After the announcement that there had
been no election, the Assembly adjourn
ed
The Quay people are claiming tonight
that Senator Quay viii bee reelected on
saturday. Captain James VI. Clark. chief
of the Bureau of Industrial Statistics
has been placed i'm charge Of Quay head
quarters al the Lochiel Hotel Nearly all
the leaders of the rival Republican fac
tons have gone home 20 remain over
Sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
MAHER-COyROY bout OFF.
UoX-Omcc Receipts Attached for
Managers Board BiIl.

BRIDGEPORT CONN, January %
The boxing bout between Peter Maher
and stockings" Conroy, which was to
have taken place before the Palace Ath-
Ietic Club here tonight. was not pulled
off. The event was being run by Al.
Woods. and while the first preliminary
hour was being pulled of the box-ohice
receirte were attached for a board bin
alleged 10 be owed by Woods. Re had
collected the money for the advance sales,
ana early IN the evening disappeared.
rrbe audience was very large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Opposed to Seating of Roberts.

LINCOLN. NEB.. January 2G-The low
er house Of the Legislature went on re-
cord to-day as opposed 20 the seating OF
Brigham II. Roberts, the congressman
elect from Utah
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Mare Engineers for Cuba.

WAsHINGTON. u. C., January 2j-The
,,iiitarv forces i'm Cuba are 10 be rein
forced bv the Third Regiment, United
states Volunteer Engineers, now AZ Ma
CON Ga. orders to sail from Charleston.
were issued to-day. -Four companies OF
this regiment are nov at Matanzas'
Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27

supreme Court OF the land. There. not
N''hS'anding the court was. politically.
almost unanimously opposed 90 him. his
position was sustained and the law over
thrown.
Observation-Disclosures or
CABINET.
In the contentious In the Republican
party in Arkansas. in tho Brooks Baxter
days, Mr. Garland espouscd the cause OF
Mr.. Baxter. as did a majority OF the
Democrats. and he succeeded Mr. Baxter
as Governor OF the state. lie was first
elected 20 the Senate In 1877. being unani-
m0usly chosen. and was serving his Sc
cond term when called into Mr. Cleve-
lands first Cabinet. While occupying his
position as Attorney-Gcneral he wac ten
dercd the position on the Supreme Bench
afterwards given TO Mr.. Lamar, but de-
Clincd.
Since retiring from his position IN the
Cabinet Mr.. Garland has resided in
Washington. lie had many friends here
where he was universally esteemed for
his unassuming manners. genial disposi-
ton, and common-sense way OF viewing
matters. as well al for his sterling intee-
nty and legal attainments.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
NN "N'"i'u diidllBtmf NtS Tor the 1une-
raj have not been completed. but services
will be held Saturday I'm the parlors Of
the Colonial Hotel. where General Car
land lived, after which the body will pro-
bably be placed in a vault at Rock Creek
Cemetery, 10 be removed later to Little
Rock, Ark, where the interment will be
made.
The remains OF Mrs. Garland. who died
twenty years ago. now rest Nhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
:, no uoby il Cutting Teeth

De sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. NinsIow's Soothing syrup.
for children teething. It soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays an pain.
cures wind collie. and Us the best remedy
for diarrhooa. TWENTY-FIVE cents a bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
v,o,,,.,oaers or for Hnbana.

SAVANNAH, GA, January In ~
transport Chester sailed to-day iVr ia
bana with the TU1iy-irst M'cD'e"l
Regiment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
Single NioIets. SOC;

Double Violets. 81 per hundred. at
HARVEY & CO.'S.
No. n west Broad street.
old phone COL: new phone 1910.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
SinrIe Nlnleis. nncr

Double Violets, 81 per hundred, AZ
HARVEY q CO.'S.
10. II west Broad street.
ola 'nhone. col: new 'nhOne l2ll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
INVITATION TO OUR NAVY.
Tornuay Wishes to welcome an
American SnunhrOn.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January %-
Secretary Long has received the follow
Ing invitation:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
HOUSE NIGHT SESSION.

At the night session the feature was an
hours speech by White RepubHcam. OF
North Carolina. the only colored mem
her of the House against election me-
tbods i'm the South. The other speakers
were Mr.. Connolly Republicam. OF lii-
nois. I'm cuprort Of The bill. and Messis
lewis nemocraO. Of Georgia; Lamb
n,emocr3o. o. Virginia. and Maxwell
OporuiisD I'm opposition 10 the bill. At
1ll0 the House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-27
TEST OATH CASE.

isis FIRST appearance I'm the court was
connection with the great case inyoly-
i'c validity of the test-oath law. and
l' result Of his contention I'm this case
gave tim national fame. The case grew
'|I W tho legislation OF the Reconstruc-
i'h period. Ia the law in question. no
.aNlrf who had participated In The civil
N.r ON the Confederate side could prac-
ua- Dds profession uniil be had taken the
'.'n Mr. Garland challenged tho CON
PITT uouaiity Of the law for himself and
u" ap9r.Dg lawyers and beginning with
i-e lower courts. be followed the case
hn In Ough the yar.Dus tribunals 10 the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-20
NEGROES AND LABOR UNIONS.

If the Afro-American council in session
in Chicago represents the negroes. gener-
ally the negroes want to get into the la
Dor unions. That is what the resolution
that WIS adopted by the council on Fri
day means.
What chance is there that the resolution
will be received favorably by the labor
unions? 1t doesn't seem to us that there
is any chance whatever. There are very
few negroes in the North-not enough to
be a menace to white labor Therefore the
feeling of the unions viii be to keep them
out. White labor in the North can get
along better without the negro than with
him.
In the South the negro laborers control
the labor market. They do the farm work
and load and discharge the ships at the
ports. In fact, the bulk of all kinds of la
Dor is done by them. Even in the me-
chanlcal trades they are an important fac
tor They furnish a large proportion of
the bricklayers, carpenters, shoemakers
and blacksmiths.
In the South it is for the negroes to say
whether they want unions or not, and
whether they would admit white men if
unions were established. 1t would be a
difficult matter for laborers to maintain
unions in the South. If the unions were
| composed of white and black men it
wouldn't be long before the white men
would give up their jobs, because the ne
groes can afford to work for less than
white men, and they do work for less. be-
cause they can live on less. There have
been unions in the South composed of men
of both races, but they didn't thrive. At
| about all of the seaports the negroes have
driven the white laborers out of employ
ment. And the negroes cannot afford to
strike when they become dissatisfied with
their wages or have a grievance. There
are too many of their race who are willing
to take their places. The country is fun
of negroes who are anxious for a chance to
come to the cities.
J The purpose of the resolution adopted nv
| the Afro-American council is apparent. but
it is doubtful if the time is near when il
could be put into practical operation.