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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-13
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Schedule In Eject May II, 1850.
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$50 A. NJ, Weldon u.s
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NJ: Bristol Va. 1910 a. "
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10 Lyncnburg.
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1870 p W.
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points North. stops only aI
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fredericksburg, Brooke. lnd
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-13
OVER JAMES RIVER.
NEWS OF WEDNESDAY CLEANED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
DEATH OF Mr.. CHARLES WESCOTT.
This Aged Man and Former Citihe"
of Manchester Dies In baltimore
r,,er,I iu This city To-Day-Ger-
,,,n at Forest HiII-Otbcr News.

Intelligence reaches this city OF the
death. in Baltimore, on Tuesday OF Mr.
charles +. wescott. Mr.. Wescott was
formerly resident of this CITY, ana Il
well remembered here. He was aged 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-13

The remains will reach this city from
baltimore this morning, and the funeral
Will take place from the Southern depot
The interment will be made in Maury
Cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
HAVANA NAVAL YARD
Commandanf Cromwell Advises 1t
 Be Abandoned.

Havana, Jan. 31.-UpOn the recom- mendation of Commandant Cromwell, the naval station and yard here, the value of which is estimated as near as possible at $10,000, will very likely be abandoned.
 Marines and wOrkmen to the number of 150 are employed. The sanitary con ditions are very bad, and there is great danger of fever. Extensive inn provements must be made at a cost of $200,000 to make it safe. It is now the worst possible hole in the city.
 The property is considered very val uable, with complete plant and equip ment. There will probably be opposi- tion from the department at Washing ton to the suggestion of Commandant Cromwell.
 Smallpox and fever are increasing among the volunteers. There were three deaths among the District of Columbia volunteers last night.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
FOUND DEAD IN A TRUNK
Peculiar Circumstances Affend inc
 Death of a New York Woman.

Binghamton, N. Y, Jan. 31.-Miss Helen Ayers, woman 45 years old, was found dead yesterday in a trunk in her apartments in Penn Yan. She had rooms in private house and took her meals at the Knapp hotel She was well and in good spirits when seen the night before her disappear ance. Yesterday she failed to appear for meals and the hotel proprietor, thinking it was not right, notified Chief of Police Eastman. That officer went to the house and forced an en- trance to the room. The room was in order. The bed was made but there were no traces of Miss Ayers
 The chief opened closet door and happened to lift the lid of a trunk that stood inside. He started back in hor- TOT. In the trunk, attired in a night robe, with her face over a bottle of chlOrOfOrm, was the bent body of Miss Ayers.
 From indications she had been dead several hours. It was first thought she had been strangled into insensibility and placed in the trunk but finally the police found where she had bought the chlOrOfOrm the night before. From this they concluded it was a carefully laid plan for self-destruction. Miss Ayers bore an excellent reputation.
 The mystery is considerably c0mpli- cated however, by the fact that a man was seen coming from the direction of her apartments shortly before or about the time the tragedy must have Oc cured
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
THE MOVING ZERO LINE.
It Ran as Far South as Oklahoma
 Territory

Chicago, Jan. 31.-The cold wave continues undiminished in intensity. The mercury reached 12 below. The line of zero temperature today passes as far south as Oklahoma. Bismarck, N. D., reports 20 below, Duluth 24 be- low, and Greenbay, Wis, 26 below.
 COLDEST OF THE SEASON.
 St. Louis, Mo, Jan. 31,-The coldest weather of the season prevails in St. Louis and vicinity today. The ther- mometer is below. There is much suffering. Photographic reports from points in Missouri indicate that the weather of last night and today. is the coldest in years. At Maryville the thermometer registered IT degrees be- low The Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers are frozen over. At Springfield, Mrs. Mary Stevens, an aged woman living on farm was frozen to death.
 A TEXAS BLIZZARD.
 Ft Worth, Tex, Jan. 31.-The worst blizzard experienced in years is sweep ing over the northern and western portions of Texas, causing much suf- fering to man and beast. Walter Mitchell, wealthy cattleman of Clay county was frozen to death.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
- Q. - NAVY PERSONNEL BILL.
Senate Reports a Number of Amend
 ments That Are Not Pleasing.

Washington, Jan. 31-The text Of the navy personnel bill as reported by the senate committee on naval affairs has created something of a sensation in the navy department, inasmuch as it contains a number of amendments which do not meet with favor. Objec- tion is principally found to the clause which has been inserted, authorizing the appointment of civilians to the navy, with preference to those who served in the war with Spain. While the age limit of 25 years makes it inn possible for these appointments to con- tinue very long in force, the idea of making civilians eligible to appoint ment to the navy is considered a dis astrous feature for the young officers, especially for the cadets now at Ann apolis.
 Another change which operates as a hardship on the older officers of the service is the striking out of the 18th section of the bill as it came from the house. This section provided that off cers who had served during the civil war might be retired with the next higher grade to that they now hold This had the effect of protecting these
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01

as $1,0OO. By averaging up'' they fixed upon $10,000 as the proper assess ment against the actor.
 The case. which was begun about two years ago, has been on trial for a week before Judge Seaman in the United States circuit court. Much evil dence was offered by both sides but the preponderance was that "Ambi- tion,' of which Henry Guy Carleton is the reputed author, was in many scenes almost identical with Maxwell's play. Maxwell swore that he took his play to Goodwin ill 1895; that Goodwin kept it week and then returned it saying he could not accept it because of the prominence of the labor feature in it. Several experts testified that "Ambi- tion" must have been written after a reading of the plot of Congress.
 Today Judge Seaman denied the mo- tion of Goodwin's attorney to take the case from the jury. The attorneys point was that even if the defendant had deliberately stolen the Chicago mans play, the plaintiff was entitled to no Tecompense because his copy right on Congress had not bsen per fected. The court held that the case must go to the jury and be decided on facts and not on point of law.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
COMPETITION INVITED.
For the New Department of Justice
 Building

Washington, Jan. 31.-Members of the senate, who consider the new Washington postoff1ce an architectural monstrosfty, heartily agreed today to the proposition that the new building for the department of justice for which the senate has agreed to appropriate S1, 100000, shall not be designed in tho supervising architects office in the treasury.
 The probability is that the designs will be procured by competition. An effort will, of course, be made by the District architects to limit the compe- tition, so as to assure it's award to a resident architect. But congress will not readily deprive the government of the opportunity to get a design from the very best architect who will ven ture into the competition. The place upon which the new building will be erected is that now occupied by the department of justice, formerly the Freedman's bureau, sometimes called the department of injustice. AS it is but part of larger design and is quite as monstrous in its way as the post office, besides being unsafe and incOn- venient, it's removal will be a decided gain.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01

older officers from the reduction in re- tired pay, which most of them will suffer if the present amalgamation scheme goes into effect. The striking out of the clause which provided for d separate corps of judge advocates does not concern many officers, although most of them have been impressed with the injustice and inadequacy of the present system of the judge advo- cate generals office.
 Some of the officers in the navy de- partment were greatly incensed at the two vital changes-that which makes civilians eligible and that which oper ates against the older off1cers-and there was talk today of calling a meet ing of the line and staff officers and in- sisting that the bill be retained in the shape passed by the house.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
LOVE TRYsT ENDS IN DEATH.
Indiana Couple Sleep Before Open Fire
 With Fatal Results

Hartford City, Ind. Jan. 31.-Miss Francis Leffler, the 16-year-old daugh- ter of George Leffier, one of the best known farmers in Washington town ship, was practically cremated before the eyes of her lover, Charles Banter, yesterday morning. Banter accom- panied her to a revival meeting and both returned to her home tired and sleepy They sat before an open fire and both fell asleep.
 The occupants of the house were shortly awakened by screams. The youthful lover woke just in time to see the girl dashing out of the door with her clothing in flames.
 The wind added strength to the blaze, but the girl ran until she sank from exhaustion. Her clothes were entirely burned from her body and she died from her injuries. Before she died she told the attending physician that the wind had blown down the chimney with such force as to send blaze against her dress, igniting 1t, and that her lover was in no way re- sponsible for the accident. Banter is distracted with grief.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
PORTO RICANS' DEMANDS
They Want to Be Consulted as 10 inc
 Form of Government.

New York, Jan. 31.-In an interview today MT. Hostos, president of the Porto R!can commission, who has just returned from Washington with the other members of the commission, says: "We shall appeal to congress as soon as possible, and we are con fident that our people will not be de- nied the privilege of declaring whether or not it is their will to be governed by strangers. Only in this way can the dignity of the country De saved The Porto RicanS want to be dealt with as a people and not treated like a herd of sheep. Herds are driven from sheep fold to shcepfold; but peoples ought to be consulted before there is a change of dominion over them. What we ask is in the name of right that has never been ignored by the American people. 1 think they will not ignore it hopeful spectacle-the anti-expansion crusade, which is nothing but a con- demnation of forcible annexation"
 Do the people of Porto Rico want independence"
 "As for myself, I want nothing less than independence But I am not here to further a personal wish-only to preserve the dignity of my country Hitherto the people have never been consulted in anything; the directive classes have done with them what they chose. The plebiscitum will. therefore be favorable to annexation, for that is the wish of the land owners, mer- chants and professional men of the island, whom the lower classes will follow There is no doubt about the outcome. Nevertheless, I hope history may not say that Porto Rico was treat ed like a dog by America. Such treat ment would be contrary to your his tory and your institutions"
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
BUFFETED BY WIND AND SEA.
Overdue Steamship Kentigarn in {
 Battered Condition.

New York, Jan. 31.-The overdue steamship Kentigern, Capt Valentine, which left Shields for th1s city in bal last on Dec. 21, and for whose safety fears had begun to be entertained ar- rived at the bar this morning after a very rough voyage. Capt. Valentine said that his vessel had been bufeted by fierce gales and high combing seas throughout the entire passage.
 On the sixth day out the kentigern ran into a gale which blew from the northwest. The wind finally shifted to the southeast, but did not abate in fury. The vessel labored heavily and 1t was found difficult to keep her point ed on the right course. heavy seas frequently boarded her and swept her from stem to stern, carrying away stanchiOns and spllntering the bull warkS The S-ird engineer was knocked down by heavy sea and badly bruised about the head and body.
 The gale lasted with diminishing force for several days, after which the steamship had comparatively easy go- ing until Jan. 7, when another north west hurricane came down upon the vessel. Terrific seas swept repeatedly over the side of the vessel, 1njurinG the cook, the steward and a fireman, smashing the bridge and doing consid- erable damage about the decks. The Kentingern registers about 2,500 tons gross, is 300 feet long and is owned by J. McMillan & Co.,, of Glasgow. After she has undergone necessary repairs she will take aboard a cargo for South Africa.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
NEW POLITICAL PARTY FORMED
Preliminary Steps Taken for National
 Convention of Farmers.

Avon, Ill.,, Jan. 31-Delegations of farmers from Fulton, McDonough, Warren and other counties in western Illinois, at a meeting held in Green | bush township, Warren county, this afternoon, adopted a set of principles and appointed a committee of three to prepare for the calling of the first na- tiOnal convention of what is proposed shall be the farmers party of the United States.
 The object is set forth in the declar-
 ation of principles is the securing of equitable representation in congress and the legislative bodies of the sev- eral states. The committee consisting of A. w. Holeman of Greenbush town ship, A. l.. Wingate of Avon Fulton county, and William Starr. They have power to add to their own numbers and expect to have representatives in all the western states before Feb 15.
 Farmers clubs in Missouri, Ne braska, Wyoming, Minnesota, Michi- gan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky have already preferred their cooperation in the movement which was first project ed by A. W. Holeman. Resolutions adopted today declare the purpose to call a convention for the early part of March. Chicago is favored by the Illi- nois men, but no conclusion will be reached until the representatives of the party in other states have been consulted. The temporary organiza- tion in the state claims a membership of 500 active workers.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
1.-TWO SENATORS CHOSEN
End of inc Deadlock in Washington
 and wisconsin.

Olympia, Wash, Jan. 31.-The dead lock over the senatorship which has lasted two weeks was decided tonight in the republican caucus, when Addi- son G. Foster of Tacoma received the nomination for United States senator The caucus has been meeting nightly for the past week and over sixty bal lots had been taken without any appar- ent prospect of the members agreeing upon any one of the four candidates for senator. The talk of Ankeny of Wala Walla as the second choice of many members of theNeaucus assumed formidable proportions today and there were rumors of a combination between Ankeny's supporters and Humes of Seattle. Fearing that An keny might be the nominee Senator Wilson instructed his leaders to throw all his strength to Foster, and the re- suit was Fosters nomination on the second ballot tonight. Foster will be duly elected in the joint session of the legislature tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
SPANISH PRISONERS.
Plans Perfected For Returning Them
 From Manila

Washington, Jan. 31- The plan for transporting Spanish prisoners from Manila to Spain has been com pleted by the army quartermasters, who have invited bids for the work, proposals to be opened by the depot qua termasters at New York and at San Francisco on Feb. 1. The troops will be embarked at Manila and other points hereafter designated and taken to Cadiz and other points to be named on award of contract
 The number estimated is about 16,- 900 officers and enlisted men. The proposals will state the price per capita for the transportation of the officers, who must have cabin accom- modations, and of the men, who must be taken in suitable steerage quarters. The care of officers and men must be
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01

in accordance with regulations estab- lished by the government as regards ventilation, space occupied and pro- visions furnished. The regular army garrison ration will be supplied by the contractor. Vessels of any nation ality may be rendered and will be con- sidered for the service required. Pay ment for the service will be made when evidence is furnished that the ship has arrived at her destination with her passengers. The number of officers and men counted aboard at the point of authorization will determine the number to be paid for.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
VERDICT AGAINST NAT GOODWIN.
Chicago Reporter Gets a $10,000 Award
 for Alleged Stolen Play.

Chicago, Jan. 31.-John Maxwell, a reporter of the Chicago Tribune Ob7 taiped verdict this evening of $10,000 damages against Nat c. Goodwin. the well known comedian. for alleged ir- fringement of his copyrighted play
 Congress" The jury decided that MT
 Goodwin's comedy called Ambition" :" which Maxwell says was deliberately pirated from his play, was an infringe ment on the plaintiffs rights. The jurors were unanimous in favor Of awarding damages but consumed two hours in agreeing as to the amount. Some wanted to give Maxwell as high a. $90000, while others voted for as low
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
CONGRESS- BUSY DAY
But They Only Talk in inc
 Senate.
House Passes inc Hull Bill for Re- organization of inc ArmY-DiS- CrefionarY Power Lodaed With inc President.

Washington, Jan. 31.-During al most the entire morning hour today the senate had under discussion the policy of this country to be pursued in the Philippines. MT. Berry of Arkan- sas in a speech upon the resolution of fered by MT. Vest, discussed the pol icy of expansion without reference to the constitutional point involved in the Vest resolution to the pending treaty of peace. He declared that he would never vote to place upon any people a policy against which Lee fought and against which Jackson gave up his life.
 An attempt by MT. Bacon of Georgia to secure vote upon his resolution, which, in brief, declared that the United States government will not make war upon a people seeking for their freedom, precipitated lively de- bate, which was participated in by MT. Platt of Conn.,, and MT. Teller of Colo.
 Senators Gray and Money occupied the entire executive session in speeches on the peace treaty. Sena- tor Gray favoring the ratification and Senator Money opposing it.
 A bill was passed at the opening of the senate session granting extra pay to the officers and men of the tempo rary force of the navy.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
Senate Employs More Clerks Than
 There Are Members

Sacramento, Cal, Jan 31.-The sen ate and assembly adopted resolutions of respect in honor of the memory of the late Senator Boggs. The senate elected about forty clerks and other attaches under the provisions of the Cutter bill The usual number of pc titions for a Sunday law were received.
 The assembly passed the bill amend ing the law regarding taxation to tax the stock of national banks There was no change in the vote for United States senator.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
CONTENTS OF THE BOTTLE.
Analysis of the Drug Sent to Mrs.
 Adams Last Month.

New York, Jan. 31.-Professor R. A. Witthaus, to whom was entrusted for. analysis the contents of the bottle from which was taken the drug that caused the death of Mrs. Kate J. Ad- ans a month ago, and the vital organs of the victim, made his report to the coroner today. The examination of the powder in the bottle, Professor Witthaus says, showed the presence of potassium, sodium, mercury, carbonic acid, cyanodine. bromide, a trace of chloride, tartaric acid and acetanilid.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
THE JUNTA PROTESTS.

Hong Kong, Jan. 31-The Filipino junta here publishes a protest against the Refusal of the United States to associate with the Philippine com mission, representatives of the na- tional government" adding, 'the use fulness of the commission will neces- sarily be greatly limited by exclusion of the Filipinos."
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
SNOW BOUND RAILROADS.

Denver. Colo Jan. 31.-The Colo rado Midland is snow bound from Ar kansas Junction to Ivanhoe. Trains were run from Leadville to New Castle today over the Denver & Rio Grande's s tracks. Advices from Ivanhoe and Burke report the weather fine and the the SnoW
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
PURSUED BY THE INSURGENTS.

Lima, Peru, Jan. 31-Trustworthy advices received here from Bolivia say the president of that republic, Senor AIonzo, who has been operating with an army against the insurgent forces, which have occupied Lapaz, the nomi- nal capital, has retired from the neigh borhood of that city and is being pur
 sued by the federal or insurgent troops.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
THE MANAGER IS AWAY.

San Jose, Cal, Jan. 31.-The Union Savings bank stopped payment today. Manager Wright is away. A deed went on record today conveying the bank ing house to Myra E. Wright. The deposits have been large lately. It is said that the cause of the trouble is advances to customers.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-01
THE PAGAN COURT MARTIAL.

Washington, Jap 31.-There is now no prospect that the record of the court martial in the case of General Eagan will reach the president before the end of the week.