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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
NORTH STATE LEGisbA'o'
r,. Election Law ouestio"-''
County Fight.

pAIEIGu. ". c., February 2.-(SpeciaH'
e.,o,o. IJairston has withdrawn his Sc
cond bill designed to prevent corporp''o"@
iron, removing cases to Federal courts
,ro,, state courts. The first bill was salu
90 ha unconstitutional. and the seconu
80 zoo drastic. Hairston withdrew II u,
Savor of the Craig bill, which has passeu
,hn House and which will pass the oe"-
ate without debate. .t,o+
In come wav a rumor got currency 'n".
there was sharp disagreement III ~
Democratic caucuses on the ques"on
the amendment to the Constitution "
duce tho negro vote. 1t is an error. ioui
corresnondent had a talk with heple
sentative William r. Allen, one Vi ~
leaders about the matter, and ne sdiu nc
and the others were well pleased WIN s ,u1
coucuses: that while there was soiiio az
ference OF opinion IL had very nearly VIC
appeared. Last nights action Vi 'n0 80,
Gus, of course, settled lhe ,"i ,hy,,t-
for all. The amendment will be SUBMIT
ted TO the people. Ihe next se"'i''
ton will be in August, 1900
NEXT Tuesday the railways VIII be gwen
n hearing on the question Of the IMPOSE
tion of a corporation tax. The leaolhs
roads will have their representatives mere
and the discussion will be lnteresIlns'
A very influential delegation arrived mere
to-day I'm the interest of Frank MCNEIL
for Railway Commissioners. There are
half a dozen bills I'm hand regarding the
Railway Commission. Nothing is as yet
agreed on. IT Is not known whether there
will be a commission of three, as now, or
whether there Will be a larger com1nls-
sion. having also i'm charge banking, IN
surance. and building and loan business
The discussion before committee OF the
bill to erect the county Of Scotland grows
daily more interesting, and certainly at
tracts large numbers Of people. There
are two views-one. to make the county
out Of four lower Richmond county town
ships. which the upper townships hght;
another TO put in the new county part OF
Richmond and part Of Robson Which
lower Robson fights. The opponents say
IL is a fight between MaXton and Laurin-
burg for the county seat.
The House passed an important bill re-
garding convicts, which provides tnat
those under sentence of five years or less
can be employed on county farms IN
raising food supplies for themselves ana
the county poor, and also work on public
roads
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
DROOKE's NOTE TO GOMEZ.
Report OF burning Of a Sugar Estnte
Denied.

HABANA, February 2.-Governor-Gen-
eral Brooke's invitation 10 General Co
mez to come here was embodied in two
or three lines at the end Of note intro
ducing Mr.. Porter He said he would be
pleased to see Gomez in Habana at the
latter's convenience.
As the note was carried by General
Brookes aide, Captain Campbell, it had
official significance.
G0vernor-General Brooke has received
tho following official dispatch:
"Matanzas, February 2.-Richards, Ad-
jutant, Habana: The sun, OF New York,
Of January 9th, contains a dispatch from
Habana, alleging that q sugar estate be-
longing TO Mr.. Terry, situated in this
province, had been burned. This is en-
tirely without foundation. Neither Mr.
Terry nor any one else has had a sugar
estate or other property destroyed In
this province by fire since the protocol
Perfect peace and good order prevail.
(SigneO WILSON, Major-GeneraL"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Personals and Briefs.

There is talk among local sports or hav-
ing boxing-match about st. Valen-
tines Day.
There will be a meeting Of Richmond
Lodge. No. 42S. l. o. Ct. T., tonight at
Lee Camp Hall.
Sergeant j. Enders Robinson, who left
here the I'd ultimo for Cuba, is still de-
tanned in Savannah under orders.
Mrs. c. V. Darlington. who was ope-
rated on Wednesday for appendicitis,
was reported as resting quietly last night.
Messrs. f. w. HUBBARD, of Salem; T.
r. Barland, Of Norfolk. and J. L. Philips,
Of Blacksburg. are Nirginians at Muir
phys.
The board Of the Richmond Industrial
Home held a regular meeting yesterday
afternoon, and further considered the
question Of charging the institution.
Mr.. Ike Reinach will leave to-day for
an extended trip West, including Cncin-
natl and points beyond. He will be absent
several weeks visiting friends and rela-
tives.
The members of Richmond Lodge of
Elks enjoyed a sumptuous banquet at
the Elks' Home Wednesday night. and
the occasion was fraught with much
pleasure 10 those present
Mr.. John l.. Fink OF Leonard Heights,
has returned 90 his home, after an alb
sence Of several months in the West,
where ns nela Il responsible position in
the United states Arsenal.
Sovereign Manager c. G. Farmer, OF
the Woodmen of the World, will be in
Richmond on the 18th instant On the
18th he will make a public address. and
there will be a fine programme rendered
by local talent.
A meeting of the Brotherhood OF st.
Andrew was held at Holy Trinity church
last night to further plans for the mid
day Lenten services. which 1t Is pro-
posed 70 hold on Broad street this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03

seen In every doorway and at every ~"
ton. hungry and begging Not
Everything is hupgry-looking. NVt
uithsfanding the rich soil ana apuhp'"e
grass the dumb beasts around the i aiiu.
are not sleek and fat as would hatu' 80,
he expected. The hogs have "o,li9.
onnearance for what Is generally tneh
portion goes TO keep the peopS mi to1
me horses are overworked and lll-lcu
until thcv are all OF the Rozinanle Npe,
md there Is no wonder that mix anu
butter Is n rare dclioacy here, for ne
ouently the cows are yOkcd with sleoi9,
The yoke Is always put on the loIeie 49,
81 the steer, not around the Neck IN
drivers evidently believing That mar"
head IS stronger than SUN heoN'
RAPID PROGRESS.
Senator Hale has made rapid progress
I'M the study Of Spanish. lie can IAN W
any Of the natives To the 'housthu W." w
bcset the party en- route ash'hs ~
"clnco centimos," or the nuiheIvu $50, oie,,s
and Green cocoanut vendors, he pehlBh
onfi,- replied. "Afanana" tomorrow ana
IRIS worked like a charm. But whenever
he or the Major wanted 20 carry on %
eiyt9tion with the pretty senoritaS from
mo euoar plantations they pressed lhto
eervice the Interpreter. which Workeu
an right as long as the interpreter was
not smitten with the same girI, -, TO-
We reached Cienfuegos lSpdhlSh ~ 10
zone hundred fires" probably so oIi' ~
fror, the fiery rays of the sun heIe) III
Tho evening about o'clock This Is the
,,ost Misunderstanding town on the
t.ia,d having wider and better-lald
stroets and more modern buildings thah
the other towns. AS we failed 10 make
connection with the mail steamer mere
we had 10 lie over day and put up
with a detachment Of the Sixth ONO al
the headquarters of General Bates the
Governor Of Santa Clara.
wednesday night we secured a steam
lighter. the Laura, TO make the trlp 10
Trinidad. which is about fifty miles from
Cienfuegos. All Of the party had TO sleep
on deck. there being no cabin accommo-
dations. The bright moonlight which
prevailed when we spread blankets soon
dissipated. and a slow rain set in. All
hands awoke TO find themselves lying IN
pools Of water. Major Tyler, who slept
on a cot covered with waterproof,awoke
dry and comfortable just in time TO see
CAPTAIN Sheen and the Senator, VINO were
sleeping on the same blanket, doused by
the turning OF an awning. Whlch hau
caught a barrel Of water. They had 10
hang themselves out 10 dry, the senator
philosophsing and expressing his ac-
ouiescence with the orator IN the United
states Senate. who said: war is HI
Considerable diversion was found IN
opening broadsides Of Krag-Jorgensen ana
Mauser rifles and Smith & Wesson pis-
tolls ON the nocks of geese sailing by ana
only fine craftsmanship was displayed 10
the extent of nearly frightening the Dirds
10 death-as great q victory as that COM
memorated in the school-readers by
owe charged o flock Of geese one day,
And put them all 10 flight"
At this time o'clock Thursday morn
ing. we are at Casilda, the little seaport
of Trinidad, which is four miles inland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
QUAY STILL IL SHORT.
Fourteenth Ballot for senator NJ
Unrrisburg-No Election.

HARRISBURG, PA, February 2.-Sena-
tor Quay was again thirteen votes short
Of the number necessary to elect, when
the fourteenth joint ballot for United
states Senator was taken to-day. None
Of the candidates receiving a majority OF
the votes cast. General Goblin announced
no election.
NO ELECTION At DOVER.
DOVER, DEL. February 2-Balloting
was continued for a United States sena-
tor to-day. No election.
NO CHOB-E IN UTAH.
SALT LAKE. UTAH. February p
Three ballots for Senator were taken to-
day, without success.
NO CHANGE AT SACRAMENTO.
SACRAMENTO. CAL, February D.
Two ballots were taken to-day for Sena-
tor, without change.
CHANGES IN NEBRASKA.
LINCOLN, NEB., February 2.-Three OF
Mr.. Hayward's pledged supporters were
absent when the senatorial ballot was
taken to-day, but he gained two new adj
herents ID. r.. Thompson also gained one
vote. There was no election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
HORNBLOWER ON EXPANSION.
Also on Cookers Entrance Into
National Politics.


ATLANTA GA, February 2.-Hon. VII
liam =. Hornblower, the New York jurist.
is in Atlanta on business connected with
the case Of the South Carolina and Geor-
gia Railroad Company VS. the Augusta
Southern Railroad Company before the
Supreme Court AS to his views on ex-
pansion, Judge Hornblower said:
Il am opposed 70 occupying the Philip
pines = minute longer than is necessary
for the discharging OF such moral obliga-
tions as we may have assumed by inter-
ference in their affairs up to this time.
What those moral obligations are is Il
question on which men may honestly
differ.
Il am opposed absolutely and on prin-
ciple TO the so-called policy Of expansion
or Imperialism a republican form OF
government is absolutely inconsistent
with the whole theory or scheme OF for
eign conquest, and sovereignty over for>
eign countries and peoples
RICHARD CROKER.
Judge Hornblower was asked what he
thought OF Mr.. Richards Crokers en-
trance into national politics. He replied
that he did not think the Tammany
leader was any more Of a figure In ma
tlopal affairs than he had formerly been.
"As to matters Of International policy"
he said "Mr Croker represents nobody
but Mr.. Croker. In local politics, it Is
true. he is a great power, but he does not
control the convictions or the opinions OF
the Democracy OF New York State.
Il wish you would emphasize the fact
that Mr.. Croker does not represent the
New York Democracy on this question,
for he is directly at variance with it,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
REPUBLICAN HOUSE CAUCUS.
Financial LegisIatiOn-COmmittee to
Recommend 10 Incoming Caucus.

Financial LegisIatiOn--COmm to
Recommend 10 Incoming Caucus.
WASHINGTON, February 1.-The Re.
publican members Of the House Of Repre-
sentatlves met in caucus tonight to de-
termine upon a course OF action in regard
TO the framing of financial legislation.
The meeting was well attended. most Of
the prominent figures on the Republican
side of the chamber being present.. Speak
er Reed did not attend, having previously
made another engagement Mr.. Hender-
son, Of Iowa, presented the following
resolution, which served as text for the
discussion:
"Resolved. That a committee Of eleven
members Of the present House Of Repre-
sntatives. who are members Of the Fifty
sixth Congress, shall be appointed BY the
chirman Of this caucus for the purpose or
considering monetary legislation, AMI
submitting their recommendations TO
Republican caucus at the first session or
the Fifty-siXth Congress, with authority
to confer with Ake committee from the
Senate"
The discussion on this resolution pro-
ceeded with much animation for more
than an hour There was but little dii-
ference Of opinion on the main point
that 1t would be futile 10 attempt fnan-
cial legislation at this date Of the ses-
sion. When the vote was taken it was
yeas. So; nays, f.
The chairman, Mr.. Grosvenor, an
nounced that the names Of the members
Of the new Finance Committee would not
be announced at present, as some time
would be required to learn the wishes OF
members concerning the hard work likely
to be involved in this service, and also
TO make up strong organization. tho
roughly representative in character
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
HAS TOO MANY WIVES.
Soldier Arrested, and Formni
Charges Preferred Against Him.

SAVANNAH. GA. February "A mill
tarv trial for bigamy IS on the card at
Camp Churchman, Albany, Ga. Fred.
Castillo, Of Arizona, a steward of the
Third Territorial Regiment, has been ar
rested. and formal charges have been pre-
ferred against him for having a plurality
OF wives His latest Was Miss Clara l..
Sparks, Of Buffalo, n. Y. until recently
an army nurse. The marriage Of CASTILLO
and Miss Sparks was secretly performed
in Albany last Monday, leading minis
ter officiating. The matter came to the
attention Of some of the officers of the
regiment who knew CASTILLO had wife
and children in Arizona. Miss Sparks has
gone 10 Buffalo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
GOMEZ IS WITH Us,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE)

arms can be- found as was estimator
by tho Assembly's delegation. Large mum
bers. however, are scattered through.
out the island, though there Is no great
force AT any one place. General Gomez
has only 40 with him here.
RECEPTION TO PORTER.
The meeting last night at the Cu .,a.
clubhouse took the form OF a recep'lon
to Mr.. Porter and his party. 1t was ai
ranged by General Gomez. the invita- .i
being sent out after the close Oh '"'
conference. 49,,
The private theatre Of the CLUB was
crowded. many handsome ana gayy-
dressed women in the audience eFlhs
beauty and color to the scene American
and Cuban flags were the principal feature
in tho decorations.
Senior de Quesada made stirring ad-
dress. counselling faith In the GOOD IN
tentions of the United states, ana pre-
dieting a glorious future for the CUBAN
republic. He was literally showered with
roses BY the women at the end OF MS
speech. and "vivas" were given for Presi-
dent Mckinley, General Gomez. Mr.. Por-
ter and the United States. Then follow
ed other speeches, but General Gomez did
not speak.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03

could see no prospect OF securing woes
enough 10 adopt such an amendment
When asked as 20 how he ,tf..r -
vote when the Senate takes fra nel''
on the treaty, he said: Il have l'i :
cided that question. I am opp
treaty, and do not think tlo county
ought to be placed I'm a position OF resIF
siblity for the government ~ si.A
tant Colonies. but the question may
narrowed down 10 a choice ot SOY
evils. in which case / shall choose "
] consider the least and may f0.
10 vote for the treaty. although ]
with reluctance reach such conc.l'.
This is a significant statement as
Senator has been counted in the oppls@
ton TO the end.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
TRANSPORTS REACH MANILA.
Otis Requires Certificates of Identity
from Cify's Inhabitants.

MANILA, February 2.-5.5j Z. M.-The
United States transport Buffalo, having
on board sailors TO relieve the men in
Admiral Dewey's feet arrived here to-
day.
The United states transport Pennsyl-
vania has arrived here from Iloilo, with
the Fifty-hrst Iowa Regiment These
troops are being disembarked at Cavite.
The United States transport City Of
Pueblo has sailed for Nagasaki. Japan.
Major-General Otis has published an
order requiring the inhabitants OF Manila
In procure official certificates Of Identity
which will cost 20 cents each, after Feb
ruary 23d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR SOCIETY.
Of Its Founding CeIe-
brated Enthusiastically.

BOSTON, February 2-The eighteenth
anniversary Of the founding OF the Chris
tian Endeayor Society was celebrated in
fremont Temple tonight by nearly 500
representatives of the Christian En-
deavorers of New England.
Rev. DR.. Francis +. Clark, founder Of
the society was the special guest, and
he made a ringing address on THE At
titude of the Young Christian Toward the
Territorial expansion Of the United
States"
Rev DR.. George Lorimer, pastor Of Ire
mont Temple, made an anti-eXpansion all
dress. Secretary J. Willis Baer, during
the evening. read a telegram from Presi-
dent Mckinley. and messages from Hon.
George +. Hoar. President Mckinley
said: "You have my hearty congratula-
lions. and best wishes for the organiza-
ton over which you preside
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
DANIEL SPEAKS TODAY.
Peace Treaty I'm Executive Session
EilipinOs az Citizens.


WASHINGTON, February 1.-The exc
cutlve session Of the Serate to-day was
merely a continuation Of the legal argu-
ment which started with Senator Spoon
er's speech in the open session. 1t grew
out of the question Of Senator Tillman's
concerning the status of the Filipinos
with reference TO citizenship. IN case the
oession of the Philippine Islands should
be accepted.
Senator Hoar. made a set argument,
quoting literally from authorities in sup
port OF the contention that they would
rights and privileges as such under the
Constitution. This view was antagonlzed
by Senators Plat, Teller and Nelson.
Senator Nelson referred to the acquisition
Of territory from France and Spain during
the history Of the country, and read from
many legal opinions to show that the
Indians I'm such territory were not citi-
zens. Mr.. Plat made the point that clti-
zens Of Territories were not full-hedged
citizens, and Mr.. Teller contended that
they were not made citizens until subse-
quent congressional enaction.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Senator Davis expressed the opinion,
after adjournment, that a vote would be
secured on the resolutions pending in the
Senate, declaring the policy Of the United
States toward the Filipinos in case Of
ratification.
The first vote will be on the Bacon
resolution, which will probably be voted
down. A vote viii then be taken upon
a resolution more acceptable to the ma
jority, probably that offered by Mr.. Sulli-
van, which. It is said, will be adopted.
Senator Daniel will speak on the treaty
in open session tomorrow, and Senator
Morgan In executive session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
SUICIDE IN NEW YORK.
Alleged New Orlennian Swallows
CarboIic Acid on the Street.

NEW YORK. February ERNEST \.
Maletti, said to belong TO a wealthy New
Orleans family. committed suicide to-day
by swallowing carbonc acid while walking
on the street.
A letter was found on his body, address,
ed to Henry Maletti OF the commission
firm OF Maletti & Stoddard, OF New Or
leans. whom the suicide addressed as his
brother. Another letter was found ad-
dressed to Mr. Edge, of Funch, Edge &
CO.. steamship agents in this city. In
both letters the man complained that
financial aid had been refused him.
Mr.. Edge said that Afaletti came TO New
York several months ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
WHAT Is MEANT BY "OFFICE':
stntus OF Congressman i'm wheeler
CategOry-NO Decision.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-The in
quiry into the status Of members Of the
House who hold outside offices continued
before the Judiciary Committee for three
hours to-day without any conclusion be-
ing reached. The entire time was devoted
TO discussing the status OF those members
Of The House serving on the Hawaiian
and Industrial commissions. No decision
was reached on the matter, nor was there
a determination Of the status of General
Wheeler and other members holding army
commissions.
mated and wide differences Of opinion
were developed as to who should be
brought under the term "ottice."
The differences thus far developed have
led to the suggestion that unanimous
agreement viii not be reached, put tnat
80 renorts NAV be presented, and the
subject thus referred for final determine
tion of the House Of Representatives,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
sonLATTER, THE HEALER, WEEDS.
His Bride n Handsome Young Lady
of Alabama.

ATLANTA. GA. February "A special
from Cullman. Ala. says:
"Sohlatter. the Healer, who has been
plying his trade at Birmingham and At
lanta recently, has married Miss Luvernia
Coleman. handsome and popular young
woman OF this State
1.-THE Healer came TO Cullman. and put
UP at the Cullman House, registering as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03

scblatter. He was accompanied ana soon
Coleman from Birmins ro .bev went to
after the pair arrived n-,' and secured
the office license, Ta and, finding minister;
m ma uesler and MISS Coleman were uni'e'
I'm marriage. he, healing the people
-, birmingham more recently. he "e"'
90 tbot Mace from Atlanta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
CoNFEDERATEs ON U. 5. JURIEs.
Bill To Repeal the Law Preventing
such Service.

WASHINGTON, February 2-Repre-
sentative Gaines. of Tennessee, to-day in
troduced bill TO repeal the Law which
prevents an ex-Confederate soldier from
sitting on Federal grand or petit jury.
This is the last relic of the laws dlscrimi-
mating against ex-Confederates. II Slip
ped into the revision OF the law OF 1892.
although IL had been repealed. and works
now considerable hardship in the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
WELLINGTON GIVING IN.
Says lie May Finally Vote for Peace
Treaty.

BALTIMORE, February 2.-unlted
States Senator George l.. Wellington to-
day said that he believed that the peace
treaty would be ratified. practically with
out amendment. Mr.. wellington said that
he himself was In favor OF amending the
treaty so as TO prevent the acquisition
OF the philippine Islands, but that he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
Regulars Sail for Manila.

NEW YORK, February 1.-The United
states transport sherman, with the Third
Regular Infantry and the Second Bat
talon Of the Seventeenth Infantry on
board. sailed from Brooklyn at p. NJ.
today for Manila. via the Suez canal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
FATAL sNowsLIDE ~ COLORADO
Great Suffering Throughout
State-Danger Of Famine

trent ~nnerInE InTUWAH""
state-Danger Of Famine
DENVER. COL, February 2-ln.ofn"
ton has been received here by sup
tendent Ridgeway. Of the Denver an' -
Grande railway, that a snow-sl.d. o' =
line nine miles east OF Gienwood ep.
to-day came down on top Of a work m
wrecking the engine and cars, ana h.'
three Of the wrecking crew and be-
two others-a fireman and a section -
Snow is falling again Throughout -
State, and there Is great suacrns. "
several places there Is danger 0f % ram
owing 70 the shortage of supplies AND -
impossibility OF receiving aid no rree.h
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-03
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF WEST POINT. FEB. 2 lN"
By telegraph
ARRIVED.
steamship Accomack. Thompson
folk: passengers and general cargo
SAILED. -
Steamship Accomack, Ihompso.',
folk; passengers and general eA's0'
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS -
(By teiegrsnh)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Kanawha, Liverpool
Steamer Kinsale, New orleans.
Schooner W. IA. Chm0rd, Boston
Schooner Henry Sutton, Lynn,
Schooner III. II. Benedict, bos'o'
SAILED
Steamer Monkseaton, NortoIN'
steamer kanawha, Ponce.
steamer ST Enoch, Antwerp
steamer Fuiham, Bristol.
steamer Katahdin, New haNe"
steamer Shawmutt, Boston
steamer Klnsale. Glasyev
steamer Kanawha. New foiA'