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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
CURRENCY FIGHT
Begins in the Lower House of
Congress
With the Proposition to Limit
Debate to One Week.
DEMOCRATS OPPOSED.
Say They Are Not Being Treated
Fairly in the Matter.
First Time the Establishment
of Gold Standard
Has Ever Been Attempted by
Statutory Provisions.

Washington, Dec. S.-Mr. Roberts. the
Mormon representatives. elect from Utah
was not in the hall when the house
convened today 1t was agreed imme-
diately after the reading of the journal
that when the house adjourned today
it be to meet on Monday.
Mr.. DalzeI, Penn), from the COM
mittee on rules then presented the
amendments to the rules agreed upon
by the committee for the creation of a
committee on insuIar affairs to consist
of II members to have Jurisdiction over
all matters Excepting those affecting
the revenues and the appropriations
pertaining to the islands which came
to the United States through the treaty
of 1899 with Spain and to Cuba" and to
increase the membership of the COM
mitteeS on foreign affairs, merchant
marine and fisheries, public lands, mil
itary affairs, naval affairs and District
of Columbia from Is to II members and
the committee on territories from 13 to
Is.
Mr.. Bailey CTex), said the minority
of the rules committee held no differ
ence of opinion as to the prOpriety of
the creation of the proposed inSular
committee, but it did dissent from the
idea that the committee should be Gre
ated for the purpose of permanently
dealing with the matter. Mr.. DalzeI
replied there was nothing in the resO-
luton which intimated that the COM
permanently. The resolution was
adopted without division.
Mr.. Dalzen then offered the resolution
for the consideration of the currency
bill. 1t provided for general debate.
commencing next Monday, until next
Friday, debate under the five minute
rule on Saturday, and a vote upon the
bill Immediately after the reading of
the journal on Monday the 18th. Mr..
Dalzell said there was no disposition
upon the part of the majority to unduly
press the bill. It presented single pro-
positions, which had already been de-
bated in the house.
The committee on rules was of the
opinion that the rule afforded time for
debate.
Mr.. Richardson, on behalf of the min
Ority said he dtssented most emphatic
ally from the proposition advanced by
M. Dalzeu that the bill to be consfd-
cred, contained nothing radically new.
For the first time in the history of the
country it was proposed by statutory
provisions to fasten the gold standard
upon the country
If such a suggestion had been made
two or three years ago he said half
the other side would have been up in
arms against it. He considered the rule
unusual and unjust to the minority.
But one day was to be given the minor
ity to study the bill, while members
of the majority had six months in
which to prepare themselves.
Mr. Richardson taunted the majority
for their sudden change of base.
Mr. Bailey (TeXas) declared that the
proposed course of the majority was
without precedent or defense. He made
an elaborate argument to prove that
it was proposition to hastily deter
most careful consideration should be
given.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
M'KINLEY'S WAY OUT.
Wants to Make sehley and Sampson
Vice Admirals.

New York, Dec S.-A special to the
Herald from Washington. D. c.. says:
President Mckinley, during an inter
view with Senator Wellington express
ed himself in favor of reViving the
grade of vice admiral in the interest of
both Admiral Sampson and Rear Ad-
miral Schley. He believes that this is
the simplest solution of the whole
SampsOn-Schley controversy, and it is
expected that Senator Wellington viii
introduce a bill in a few days prOvid-
ing for the appointment of two vice
admirals without specifying names.
The president very frankly said that
if such a bill became a law he would
promptly nominate both Sampson and
SchleY in the order named. This ar
rangement. both the president and Sen
atOr Wellington believe. will meet the
approval Of a majority of the friends of
both officers.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
New MoIineux Witness.

New York, Dec 8.-Tn the hearing OF
the Molineux poisoning case today the
fact developed that the prosecution had
secured the custody of a witness whose
testimony may have an important bear
ing on the case. The person in ques-
ti0n is Mamie MuIIanda, who had the
care of MolineuX's room in the dry
color factory of Morris. Hermann &
Co. in Newark. Miss Mullanda was en-
tfced across the river from New Jer-
sey to Sufern, where she was arrested
by detectives from the district attor-
ney's Office and taken to the house OF
detention in this city.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
MATTOx CONVICTED.
Sentenced to 12 Years In Pris-
on For His Fifth Murder.

Newkirk. o. T. Dec. S.-CIyde Mat
tox. the slayer of five men was con
victed here today of manslaughter and
sentenced to u years imprisonment in
the penitentiary. The crime for which
he was sentenced. his fifth murder was
the killing of Lincoln Sweeney. a
rancher with a reputation as a danger
Gus man. during a bar room fight at
POnca City last spring. After the kill
ing MattOX escaped to the south and
was afterward arrested in Los Angeles.
For a previous murder Mattox was
sentenced to hang, but President Cleve-
land Commuted the sentence to impris-
onment for life and President NIcKin-
ley at a later date pardOned him.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
Jailers Indicted.

Columbus, O., Dec S-Indictments
were returned in the United States
court here today against VIM. NJ.
ShOckley and his son Harry f. Shock
Ter, jailer and deputy, respectively. at
the Franklin county Jail for completely
in the escape of Captain Ike T. Jobe
late of the Sixth [. s. volunteer infan-
try who was being held for appearance
before this term of court. The in
dictment charges the jailers with vol
UNFAIRLY suffering the prisoner to
escape Father and son We're arrested
and taken before the court where they
Were released on $500 bond.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08

lean force at Bayonbong to the westward
of that point is WheatOn's force and to
the east of BayOnbOng is an almost i'm
paSSable mountain range. So with Young
behind him; with Col. Hare close in his
rear and his front Obstructed the war de-
paTtment officials feel that AguinaldO has
little chance of escaping to the south
ward Major Batcheller is said to be max
port on the extreme north end of the ISL
and. to reduce the outlet in that
direction. The best chance remaining TO
AguinaldO is believed to be to abandon
the escort of 300 now travelling with him,
in which case he could easily insure his
personal escape in disguise
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
Hieh Priced Coal.

Duluth. Mimi, Dec. S.-Virginia
Steaming Coal is now being laid down
here after an all rail journey. costing
81 to Sf-1O in freight This is entirely
unprecedented. Ohio soft coal is COM
ing later in the winter to make up the
big northwestern shortage in steaming
coal Freight on it viii cost $3.50. The
mild weather OF November and early
December has prevented the threatened
anthracite famine.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
PETERSON WILL RECOVER.
The Would-Be Vassar Suicide Will
Be Removed to His Home.

Kansas City. Dec S.-Peter Peterson,
the Vassar. Kan. stocknan. who at
tempted to commit suicide by shooting
himself twice in the head a week OF so
ago at the local. stock yards. has suf-
fcientIy recovered to permit his removal
from Bethany hospital in Kansas City,
Kansas, to his home He will be taken
to Nassar today. Police Surgeon Eager
who attended the wounded man, states
that PeterSOn'S case is rather remark
able one He says that while there has
been similar cases recorded they are very
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
Leavenworth's Librarz.

Leavenworth. Dec S.-The board of
library directors met last night with
President Hacker in the chair. After
discussion, motion Of J. A. McGOnjole
carried, fixing the salary of the libra
rian at $50 per month 1t was an
nounced that the free library will not
be opened until the commencement of
the fiscal year which is the first Tues
day in February.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
BIG BASEBALL DEAL.
The Pittsburg Club Buys Louisville
Team For $25, 600

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 8-The Pittsburg
baseball club bought the pick of the
Louisville team today for a sum said
to be S25. 900 cash. After the Pittsburg
club is satisfied. the players remaining
viii go to Louisville
It is understood that Dreyfuss will
have an interest in the Pittsburg club
Fred Clarke of Louisville, will manage
the Pittsbure team.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
Shot His sweatheart.

Chicago, Dec. S.-Peter 8Iaguaued an
italian. shot and probably fatally
wounded Ella Robinson in a saloon on
Clark street today. AIaguaued then
shot himself below the heart inf1icting
a fatal wound. The shooting is sup
posed to have been the result of
lea lousy
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
GoebeI to Contest.

Frankfort. Ky, Dec. Sat the close
of a conference today former Senator
Blackburn authorized the statement
that GOebel and Breckham will contest
before the legislature and that all
minor candidates viii contest before
the state contest board
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
John c. Sheridan Dead.

Paola. Dec. S-John c. Sheridan widely
known through the state. Of Kansas as d
LAWYER and politician. died at his home
here last night The funeral viii be held
Monday.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
Cant. ]. G. Avers KiIIed.

Washington, Dec. S.-Captair J. c.
Ayers. u s. A, of the ordnance depart
ment, was killed here today by fail
from his bicycle and being run over by
a team
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
Macrum Heard From.

washington. Dec S.-Mr Macrum
has broken his long silence and in a
cable message received at the state de-
partment today dated Pretoria. he an
nOunces that he will sail on the 18th
inst,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08
RAN DOWN AHANDCAR.
st. Louis Suburban Train Causes
Death of Two Men

St. Louis, Dec. S.-A suburban pas
senger train on the Burlington road
ran down a handcar bearing five men
100 yards west of the bridge at Alton.
Ill, today killing two men outright and
fatally injuring two. The fifth man es-
capped injury by jumping before the col
HsiOn came.
Killed:
HENRY DELANEY, Alton.
PATRICK FOER. Alton.
Fatally injured:
Robert Bryant, Alton, Ill.
Albert Bielstein, Alton.
The accident is attributed to the
heavy fog which envelOped the river
and lowlands and obscured the engi-
Deer's view of the track.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08

ening weather with rain tonight and
possibly in east portion Saturday; var
liable winds.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-08

CCmtinued on sixth Page.)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
they dead or only sleeping? Remedy
this nuisance before the busy season.
Very respectfully.
CITIZEN.
RESTIVc CueAMS.
GROWTH OF MOVEMENT FAVOR.
ING INDEPENDENCE
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)

Q3y Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Havana. Nov. 2S.-Although there has
been great deal of eXaggeration with
reference to rlsings in different parts o,
the Island. there is no doubt that, de-
spite the tranquility Of. the country
some apprehension exists lest within
The next few months some trouble
should occur, in the event the United
States Congress does not give definite
assurances respecting the future OF
Cuba. 1t is asserted that many of the
police, especially members of the rural
guard, have for sevcraI weeks bcei,
paying fraction Of their salaries To =
fund intended for use in case OF an.
outbreak against the United States
Information to this effect has been
brought TO headquarters by persons
who have usually proved reliable Ii
has also been reported that recruiting
for future emergencies" is in progress
in various parts of the island.
The best opinion, official and non-
official. rejects the idea, however, that
there Will be any trouble before the be-
ginning of next year.
General CollaZo, veteran of the
Cuban army, and now editor OF the
Cubano. who fairly represents the
views OF the Cuban revolutionary lead
ers, said to-day:
Judging from personal letters I have
received from Pinar del Rio, and recent
interviews l have had with promincn;
revolutionary leaders from that part
of the country, feel justified in say
ing that nj present Cuba is perfect ly
tranquil. although as the result of Gen
eral Ludlow's recent statements and OF
the possibility of civilian Governor.
General. n feeling of tension exists. Our
people are waiting for q declaration by
the United States Congress. No ono
would be so foolish as 10 prejudice the
whole case by starting q rebellion be.
fore we have heard what Congress vii
do. Cubans regard the present issue:
as almost vital"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
bERkLE NEWS AND 4 sRTlSEMEnTS

, Fellows Hall, South Norfolk. Thanks
giving eve.
MIR. and Mrs. C. Fl. Culpepper have
returned from their extended bridal
tour North.
Mr.. Fred. Douglas has returned from
FAR Bluff. y. c.. where he has been
engaged for several months with the
Cape Fear Lumber Company.
See advertisements In this issue. in
which reward is offered for a stray
COW IL returned to the engineer. Mr.. e.
II: Butt. of the Berkeley and South Nor
tolk Water Company. Description in
the advertisement.
The BERKELEY football team. the "Stars
ana Stripes" ana the Portsmouth team
nave game of football scheduled for
Misunderstanding Day on Hardy's field.
The locals are of medium weight. but
play strong game. and no doubt will
give the visiting team an interesting
time
Mr.. C. r. Goodwin arrived yesterday
from Elizabeth City, n. c.. where he
has been for several days.
Capt G. w. Mansfield. who has been
Tor 4 long term of years connected with
the tug "Dor;ha." has accepted a no
sition If captain Of the Ocepn View pas
senEer steamer from Old Point to Will
loughby Spit. Captain Mansfield Is
very proficient in his work, and is we'll
known i'm marine circles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29

ways have been, and no additional
burden is imposed upon the Govern
ment. 1t is sought to simplify and
legalize the practice, and create a
division in the Treasury where the
whole business of issuing and redeem
Ing notes may be transacted, and to
established complete confidence in the
redemption OF our demand obligations
Section of the bill seeks TO pro-
vide n complete safeguard to guar
antee the permanent maintenance of
the gold standard, by authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury, whenever
it is necessary for such maintenance
TO issue and sell bonds of the United
States, payable in gold coin. and for
the exchange of gold coin for any
other money issued or coined by the
United States, should the Secretary OF
the Treasury deem such exchange
necessary in order to maintain the
parity and equal value OF all the
money of the United States"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
GENERAL VANCE DEAD.
DISTINGUISHED NORTH CARO-.
LINIAN CALLED HENCE.
(By Telegraph to Pilot.)

Asheville, N. c., Nov 2S.-General
Robert B. Vance, brother of the late
Senator z. u. Vance, and for IS years
representative in Congress from this
district, died at his home Mt Alexander,
\. c.. near Ashcville, this morning aft
er long illness OF diabetes, aged ~
years.
General Vance was Confederate SOL
der of distinction, and served through
the entire war between the States. He
entered the service as Colonel of a
North Carolina regiment, and at the
battle of Murfreesboro, when General
Raines fell, Colonel Vance took charge
of his brigade and remained in COM
mand throughout the battle. Shortly
after this incident he was made Brig
adler General. Near the close of the
war he was captured and finally re-
leased on parole by President Lincoln,
that he might secure clothes for the
Confederate prisoners. He was not al
lowed to come South. but made 2. trip
through the North and secured a large
amount of clothing and $4,000 in
money, which relieved a great deal of
suffering among his comrades.
After the close Of the war General
Vance renresented Buncombe district
In Congress for Is years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
a Nuis ance.
Norfolk, Va. November %, 1899.

NOTlOlk, V d.r NOV GIllDST 20, 1SCJ.
Editor Virginian- Pilot:
Dear Sir,-Is it by a law of prefer
ence, or immemorial custom, that some
few merchants OF our city are allowed
to use the public sidewalk for a pri-
vate store-house and exhibiting room
On the two busiest and most prominent
streets of our city more than half of
the side walk is taken up by articles Of
merchandise exhibited for sale. On a
busy day il is almost impossible to pass
on Main street in front of the candy
store opposite Commerce street. There,
on the sidewalk near the curb, are toy
wagons, toy tricycles, and toy every
thing else, piled almost as high as the
awning poles, and on the other side of
the side walk, and extending about four
or five feet from the building, is a fruit
stand leaving hardly more than
enough room for three people to pass
side by side. To meet or overtake a
crowd of ladies, here, when one is in a
hurry, is almost enough to cause one
"to lose all the religion he ever had"
The same condition exists on Main
street little further up, just opposite
Market Square where there is fruit
stand on one side of the side walk and
a chestnut and peanut rooster and sew
ieral other articles for manipulating the
same on the other. The same condi-
ton exists on Church street, near
Plume, where there is a bric-a-brac
store on either side OF the sidewalk.
What right have these few merchants
to exhibit their goods on public proper
ty to the exclusion of,all others? What
right have they to use for their own
personal gain the property that belongs
to the citizens of Norfolk? What right
have they to block public traffic?
Where are the Street Inspectors? Are
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
INrERAAL REVENUE BUREAU.
WHAT VIRGINIA CONTRIBUTES
TO THE WAR TAX.
(By Telegraph to virginia n- PIlot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian Pilot.)
Washington. d. c., Nov. 2S.-Com-
missioner George W. Wilson, OF the In
terhal Revenue Bureau, in his report
to the Secretary OF the Treasury of the
operations OF his office for the fiscal
year ended June SO, 1899, shows that
the receiNs from all sources aggrega-
ted $213,4Si,5I3. All increase over the
preceding year of s102. GIT 900, and an
increase of $3,4S4,573 over the estimate
OF the commissioner, made one year
ago. The receipts from the several
sources OF revenue during the last year,
ana the Increase or decrease in each us
compared with the year 1898 are given
as follows:
Spirits S09,2S3.534, increase sc, 736,534.
Tobacco $50, 4J3,207, increase $685.
Csc.
29.129, 1877.
500,
Filled cheese s1s,o9s, increase s1,579.
Mixed flour 5000; law not in force
last year
Special taxes not elsewhere cnumera-
ted 1881 ,593: law in force only small
part OF last year.
Legacics and distrlbutive shares of
personal property s1,235. 1885
Stamp taxes. under Schedule A of
the war-revenne act s3S, 61S,0S1.
Medicinal proprietary articles and
preparations required to be stamped
under Schedule Il of the act. S5,219, 737.
The collections by districts during
the year, where the amount is over
sS.oOo,0oO. include the following: Two
counties in Virginia. sS,130,4OS. :.
I'he total amount expended in the
collection of revenues durig the fiscal
year was $4,59l, 1854, or 1.6S per cent. of
cost is the smallest that has ever been
reached I'm the history of the bureau.
The estimated expenses for the next
fiscal year are AS77,3i0, n slight in
crease over the last year.
During the last year officers of the
internal Revenue seized 2,190 Illicit
Stills, and in the discharge OF their
duty one officer was killed and three
wounded. Seven hundred and eleven
persons were arrested in connection
with Illicit distillIng which, the com
missioner says, is rather on the increase
In certain sections of the country.
The commissioner recommends n
number of amendments to existing
laws.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
PEOPLES FORUM.

NOTE.-The Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties. classes. per-
sons. views and capacities. the Vir-
ginian-Plot is responsible for none
of the statements nor opinions ex-
pressed therein, nor for the style in
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uneducated shall he heard here
equally with the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
0ATRACTS AWARDED
A Twenty-three Thousand Dollar
Methodist Church.
The Lerse,t Schooner Aannt : A
Young Victim of Many Accidcnts-
An Oyster non.I -Hymenea,-A
Thonlksstvtnc Bnl,.

Mr.. d. V. Allen, the contractor, is
building boom for the Edna L. Pal
mer, flve-masted sailing craft. the
largest of her style afoat. now lying
ut Lamberts Point. The stick of TIM
per Is SSH: feet long and will be about
10 inches in diameter. He is also build
ing rudder stock for the Mary f.
Graham, owned by the Grcenleaf John
son Lumber Company.
VICTIM OF ACCIDENTS.
Marion. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Hill, of Motland, he'd THE mis-
fortune to fall from the durmitory OF
their home and break his left arm Mon
DAY evening. DR.. Morgan was called in
and set the broken limb. This makes
the third time the child has sustained
broken limb within the last twelve
months.
BRIEF MENTION.
Messrs. Parks anu Etheredge gave nm
oyster roast TO a large number OF their
friends at their place, on Chestnut
street, last night. Lynnhaven oysters,
the Kind he is advertising, were served
III fino style by their efficient walters
hoh. X. y. Mccoy. of this place, and
Miss Susie Quarles Hundley, daughter
OIL Rev. and Mrs. John Walker Humid
icy, were TO be married last evening al
9:3o o'clock in the Baptist Church "A,
Covington, Va.
Inc contract for building the new NJ
f. =: Church edifce, to be known as the
riley Memorial Church, has been
awarded to Mr.. John w. Jones. of
South Norfolk. he being the successful
bidder for $685.
MISS Rena Nicholas, of Northwest, is
the guest of Mrs. Cleveland Manning
on Main street.
Miss Blanche Barry has an advertise.
inent in this issue calling attention Ia
the loss of n pair of gold-frnmed
glasses. If returned 4 suitable reward
will be paid.
Miss Helen Heck. of Allentown. Pa
Is visiting Miss Margaret Cory, on Pine
street '"'
Miss Annie Niche, of Charlottesvire
va, is the guest of her sister Mrs
George Il. Tilley, on Main street.
Sec call of Tidewater Council, No
80, Jr Q. u. A. NJ, to join with Thomas
jefferson Council, No. 100, in the flag
raising Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. Walter D. Prouse of Philadcl-
phia, representingsW.' D. Riddle & Co.
also OF that city. is here on visit tc
his cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph w
Morgan, on Main street.
The Board of Directors of the new
bank, the Merchants and Planters. OF
BerlIiey, will hold 4 meeting to- night in
the office of the Berkeley Permanent
Building and Loan Association.
Quite n party will go from here to
Richmond Thanksgiving Day.
Cards are out for the ball to be given
by the Berkeley Cotllion Club Mt Odd
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29

u OR RENT-RESIDENCE NO. 9,
4! Chestnut street. now occupied by Mr..
j. !. Gili:S, Will he vacated Dec 18th.
1899. Rent moderate 10 prompt tenant:
city water. Apply to L. BERKELEY No.
50 Chestnut street no26-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29

pICKED UP ON THE RERKLEY
fats. one Canoe. sunk and abandoned
which the owner can have by proving
property and paying CHARGES. Apply 10
w. Z. Parker. Berkeley. Va. no2-lm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-29
THE FINEST OF LYNNHAVEN OYSTERS

can be had at the RERKLEY CAFE h..
the barrel or by the nlca s,!rcs
PARKS & ETHERIDGE
no17-eod-1m
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Coal, Wood, Fed and Building II, terlaI

Thankful for past generous patronage.
and soliciting n continuance of same no.
ice Is hereby given that for the best
f:gS. Stove, Nut and Splint Goals, Hay,
meat. etc. call on ]. II. Jacocks, cor.
Main st and Malone Ave. berkeley. Va.
who guarantees satisfaction or money
refunded. Both phones OctlS-eodtC