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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30

did also Mr.. CARRIER, of Marshall Ward.
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did also Mr.. CARRIER, of Marshall Ward.
MIR. BAHEN SPEAKS.
Mr.. Bahen was then recognized and ask
ed by Chairman Turpin if he was a Demo-
crat. He made a very enthusiastic speech
in reply, in which he said: Il am Demo-
crat; voted the entire Democratic ticket
in the recent election, was elected by the
Democrats, and expect to die a Demo-
crat.
"A man has to be baptized before he
can join any church, and I nave been
baptized for admission into the ranks of
Democracy
Mr. Bahen was loudly applauded as he
concluded his address
At the conclusion of Mr.. Bahen's speech,
Mr.. King made a speech, asking that the
Alderman from Jackson Ward be not ex-
Guided from the caucus, contending that
he had compiled with all the requirements
OF the caucus.
Mr. Allen again spoke dispa ssionately,
but earnestly, In favor of his resolution,
and laid great stress upon the effect
which he said its defeat would nave upon
the discipline Of the party.
VOTE TO LET HIM IN.
Mr.. Seay made a reply TO Major Allen,
and Mr.. Bahen had read a receipt for a
contribution by him to the Democratic
campaign fund in Jackson Ward in the
recent fight
Major Aliens motion to exclude Mr.
Bahen was defeated by a vote of 81 to
10, the result being loudly applauded.
Nominations being in order for city
Offices Mr.. Cottreli offered a resolution
providing that all nominations be made
before the balloting commenced. and that
after each ballot the lowest candidate be
dropped, and that after an intervening
ballot the candidate SO dropped might be
renominated only once
Mr. Gunst nominated Mr.. Ben. 7. Au-
gust for city clerk, and he was chosen
unanimously.
Mr.. Gibson nominated Mr.. George c..
RuskeIl for sergeant-at-arms Of the Coun-
Gil, and he was also chosen by acciama-
ton.
Mr. Wallerstein nominated Mr.. A H.
Mcdowell for c.erk of the Council Com
mittees, with the same result.
Justice Crutchfield was nominated by
Mr.. Pollock and chosen without OPPOSE
ton as his own successor.
THE ONLY REAL FIGHT
For the Office of city attorney Mr.. Tur-
pin nominated Mr.. Z. O. Wendenburs as
s'the most brilliant lawyer in this city,
He paid Mr.. Wendenburg a splendid
tribute as a lawyer, and asked the eau
Gus to endorse him for this high place.
Mr.. Turpin was eloquent in his appeal,
and spoke with great earnestness.
Captain T. 3. Thomasson then took
the floor, and in a highly eulogistic effort.
paced before the caucus the name OF
Major Sol Cutchins.
The name of Hon. II. r. Pollard was
placed in nomination by Major Otway s.
Allen, who pointed out me splendid
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RICE'S GOOSE GREASE

teIlo and Aug. Arseu. Jr. but was re-
elected.
Weighmaster OF the Second Market, as
was Hon. John e. Epps Inspector and >
G3uger.
Mr. j. d. Taylor retains his place as
Inspector of Carts and Wagons, and Cap
tain John a. Curtis is reelected Harbor
Master over Mr.. Stanley Tyler.
SQUIRE GRAVES AGAIN
Squire w. y. Graves was again desig-
mated to hold court in the absence of
Police Justice Crutchheld.
The following physicians were nonli-
mated for members OF the Board of
Health:
hfrner and r. ID. Garcin.
DIR. Oppeuhimer was reelected President
of the Board of Health. and Mr.. Z. B.
White to the position of Clerk OF Police
Court.
Mr.. L. &. Gibbons was reelected Ballif
of Police Court which place he has held
for many years
The caucus lasted until Ills. and. dur
ing the fight over the adniss of Mr.
Bahen and that fog the CITY Attorney
ship, was very interesting.
MR.. CASkIE EXPLAINS.
Mr. Caskie. rising to a question of per-
sonaI privilege. Just before the caucus
adjourned. stated that a few days ago
ne had received letter purporting TO
come from w. l.. Smith, requesting him
to vote for Mr.. Lawder for Collector OF
Delinquent Taxes. and giving reasons
therefor. He answered the letter and re-
ceived one in reply, to the effect that 1t
was forgery.
RE knew that Mr.. LawGer had had
nothing to do with it's writing. and Mr.
Caslsie had advised him TO retire from
the hight. as he did yesterday before the
caucus met.
re saia Mr.. LawCler was an honorable
man. and ne knew he would not be q
party 20 any such proceedings.
ne thought this statement due Mr.
\ I.ayYder.
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THE SECOND DEBATE.
The Biblical Discussion Mt tho
Auditorium

The second debate of the series OF
Biblical discussions. in which much in
terest is being taken. was held last night
at the Auditorium The subject last
night was: That the Scriptures Teach
that Man Has u Conscious Existence
After Death. independent OF the Res
direction OF the Body
Rev. AIR. Smith opened the discussion
in the affirmative. and Mr.. Packie closed
with the negative The debate was more
interesting than on Monday night. and
a somewhat larger crowd was present
The !ast OF the debates will be held to-
night, beginning at 8 o'clock The fol-
lowing will be the question:
The Scriptures Teach that the Right.
eous Shall Not Receive Their Reward
Nor in Any Way Enjoy the Blessings
Promised Through the Gospel Until
Christ Jesus Shall Return 10 Earts
Literally
Mr.. PacGie afiirms and Mr. Smith de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
FOR THIRTY DAYS.


William Burton (coIored) was arrested
Monday afternoon by Special Officer
Roach Burton was seen to have a bas-
ket tightly covered, and Roach, suspect
ing him of stealing brasses from the cars
on the Coast Line, halted him. Burton
ran, but was soon overtaken. ana. as
officer Roach diveG into the basket 10
get back the brass. he found chickens
instead-five fat hens in bag.
Burton was taken to the Police Station.
and when he came before the Mayor yes
terday he was given thirty days in jail
The chickens are at the Police Station.
where they may be recovered by their
owner.
A fruit supper Will be given at Forest
Hill by the young ladies OF Richmond and
Manchester next Friday night
The Swansboro Social Club will give
their annual picnic next Monday at STEMS
farm, in Chesterfield
The annual picnic of the Fifth-Street
Methodist Church sunday-school will be
at West Point next Monday
Liberty Council met last night at
CersIeys Hall for he transaction OF i'm
portant business.
Mr. Henry Barnes. of Spencer, n. c.. is
visiting his neice. Mrs. II. B. Bowen.
Mr. NJ. Harley HoHle. who has been at
tending the Virginia Business College in
Richmond has completed the course and
returned to his home in Darlington. s. C.
Miss Blanche Atkinson. of Petersburg.
is visiting Mrs. Mary ]. Attkisson, of
Swansboro.
All persons who fail to procure their
cart and wagon license before the LIST of
June will be proceeded with as directed
by the city ordinance.
Special attention Is called to this matter
by an advertisement.
Mrs. e. c. Hudgins and Mrs. J. w.
Sutton, who have been visiting hrs. II. y.
Mays, have returned TO their homes IN
Portsmouth.
To-day being legal holiday. the
post-of1ce will be closed at 1890 A. NJ.
The carriers will make their usual morn
ing and evening collections.
A meeting of the Board Of Supervisors
OF Chesterfield county was held at the
Courthouse Monday afternoon Only
routine business was transacted.
Twelve new members were taken into the
meeting of the Lodge held Monday night
The regular meeting of the Cemetery
Committee will be held Thursday after
noon, instead OF next Tuesday.
The case of Henry 7. Watkins VS.. The
Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina Rail-
road Company was called Tuesday in
Chesterfield Circuit Court. Counsel for the
Company denurred 10 the declaration, ana
being argued at length by counsel on both
sides, was overruled and defendant then
nled several special pleas, to which plain
tiff filed replication and case was contin-
ued. Much interest is manifested in this
suit, as new questions are involved.
BUNSAY WOOD HURT.
Bunsay Wood. small boy, was riding
in wagon near Ninth and Arch Streets
yesterday morning at 1850 o'clock, with his
feet hanging over the side. Another wagon,
in passing, knocked him out of the wa
gon, spraining his ankle. He was trea ted
by Dr.. Fisher, Of the ambulance corps,
and sent TO his home in Manchester.
Rev. Ben. Dennis and Mr.. d. l.. Puiliam
are in Lynchburg attending the Episcopal
Convention held in that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
THE CLOSING
RATHER WEAK
But Most Of the Stocks Registered
Net Gains for The Day.
IRON AND STEEL WERE STRONG
Railroad Earnings SO Far as Reported
Were Good and tho Room Traders
Took the Bull Side OF the
Stock. Market.

NEW YORK, May 29-Several incl
dents helped professional traders in put
ting up prices of stocks to-day. a sell
Ing movement in the last fifteen minutes
of trading, however, made some VICE
breaches in values, and the closing was
rather weak, but with net gains saved
for the majority of stocks. Sugar con
Iinued TO occupy a preponderatinS snare
of attention. a further advance oil IVc.
per hundred pounds in the price OF re-
lined sugar was the occasion OF the
strength in the stock The american
Company led IN the advance, ana us
competitors in the trade quickly followed.
Wall Street gaze much attention 10 the
movements OF representatives OF the va
rious companies, as bearing on the pro-
biem whether the rival interests mao OF
had not come TO an agreement for q set
rieruent of the trade war. The moderate
price movement in the stock. In view OF
the news. seemed to indicate 1hat liie
short interest had been largely eh1ni-
mated. After advancing something over
. points profit-taking turned the price
backwards.
London bought stocks here TO the eN-
tent OF 10000 shares, Louisville beng IN
special demand for that account rms
buying gave the opening tone to the mar
itet, and was based on the faVora bic war
s news and the easier money conditions IN
London The eve Of a holiday lnNarlaoiy
leads 10 the closing up OF accounts ana
buying for the shorts was an element OF
strength to-day. Some relief was lett at
The Yon-occurrence of further financial
difficulties.
The iron and steel stocks We're strong,
led by Steel Hoop on the favorable an
hual statement. Confirmation of reports
Of an arrangement for the absorption of
Standard Gas by the Consolidated Gas
Company was favorable influence
Railroad earnings, so Tar as reported,
We're good The room traders were as
posed TO the bull side on the general
ground that the market was due Tor Il
rise in view OF the tirmnesS displayed IN
face of the two brokerage failures last
week, ana this, Notwithstanding these
various clements OF strength, II cannot
be said that the sentiment for an advance
was very deep-rooted. Uneasiness con-
business and especially over the decline
in freight traffic and well-deined reports
of resulting Of cutting OF rates. The need
OF rain in the spring wheat belt is also
cause of anxiety.
The bond market was very dull and
price movement Irregular. Total sales,
par value S1,535.000 United States bonds
were unchanged
Total sales of stocks were 10000
shares.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.-Money on
call easy at 1ai12 per cent; prime mer-
camille paper, 35aG133a per cent. Sterling
exchange heavy, with actual business IN
bankers bills at S4.S7;s for demand and
at 81. SKA. S4A for sixty days: posted
rates S4 $751; and S4.SSS; commercial
bills. S4.S334Q54.Sf. Bar silver. 5J1s; silver
certificates, 60461; Mexican dollars, Az.
Government bonds steady; State bonds
strong; railroad bonds steady.
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RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED.
nIessrs. Newton and j. w. Lakewood
In .,ati..o E,,.ona 4 ,nea.icau National.

nIessrs. Newton and j. w. Lakewood
Jr., Retire From American National.
AT a meeting of the Board Of Directors
of the American National Bank yester-
day afternoon, Messrs. ]. w. Lockwood,
Jr., and Newton Lockwood rendered their
resignation as cashier and teller, ce-
spectively.
II is stated that Mr.. D B. Hill, who has
been with the Planters National Bank for
seine time, and Mr.. Walter Holiday, who
was for a number Of years with the State
Bank as bookkeeper, will accept positions
at the American National.
The Messrs. Lockwood were quite active
in the organization of the American Ma
tional Bank, which has now over $1,000
600 in assets, which enormous amount
of business has accumulated in about SIX
months. Their services have been OF
Great value to the bank, and their re-
tirement came as a surprise to their
friends and the general public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY %, 1900.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Rosa Lee, Glover, Norfolk. mer-
chandise and passengers, Old Dominion
Line.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves. James
and passengers. Virginia Navigation
Schooner De Mory Gray. Walton, Phil
adelphia, Pa, coal. 5. q; maWes y 20.
Schooner A. Denike. Williams, Norfolk
light.
Barge Ivanhoe, Carter, Baltimore, coal,
S. H. Halves & Co.
Steamer Yemassec, oNeil. Philadel-
phia, Pa, merchandise and passengers.
Clyde Line.
Steamer Rosa Lee, Glover, Norfolk, mer-
chandise and passengers, Old Dominion
Line
River, railroad ties.
PORT NEWPORT NEWS, MAY ~, 1900
ARRIVED.
Barge West Virginia. Boston.
Barge Fawn, Portland.
Steamer I<atahdin, Portland.
Steamer Shawmut, Boston.
Steamer Santuit, New Bedford.
Steamer Acme, Davrien.
SAILED.
Barge Ringleader, Providence.
Steamer Hector, Boston.
Steamer AppomaltoX, London
Steamer Woodruff, Alglers.
Steamer Acme, Barrows.
PORT OF WEST POINT, MAY 90, 1000.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Accomac, Thompson, Nor
tolk, passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Accomac, Thompson, Nor
folk, passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
TO RAISE MONEY.
Richmond College Receives Gift From
Rockefeller.

The American Baptist Education Society
has notified President Boatwrignt, OF
Richmond College. of a gift to the college
Of $4,000, provided the friends Of the col
lese raise $4,000. completing the s10o, Coo
The gift comes from John D. Rockefei-
Ter, for the society's main work is to
place where they Will do most good the
contributions made to educational insti-
tutions by Mr.. Rockefeller. The entire
s1oo GOO, when in hand is to be added to
the endowment Of the college.
President Boatwright. since becoming
the head of the institution, has devoted
much time to raising funds and securing
sndowments for the college, and within
the last four years a considerable amount
has been subscribed. An effort will be
made on the part OF the Board OF the
college to secure the amount needed in
order to receive the donation from Mr.
Rockefeller. ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
MARKET.
richmond, Va, May %, 1

R!chmond,gV a. MAY ., I!UU
Private sales to-day were as follows:
Scran.-s IL, slogsheads; leaf, hogsheads;
fiI!ers % hossheads; Elusg, l. hossheads-
Loose sales were: shelh 5u 2l:oo9 70
pounds-highes taprlce, SIG %; stoneW ssial
sl4 25-also sold over hogsheads by sam
ple: Crenshaw's Warehouse, 122,llo,
pounds-highest price. $3.50
Inspections to-day were: Bright IN; %, %
-Rright. i hogshead: dark, , hogsheads.
Warehouses report % hossheads re-
ceivsn and Sc hogsheads delivered
Internal revenue collections to-day were
as follows: Tobacco, SI,4i9.3i; cigars,
s5,6S4.32. Total, $l3,133.66.
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in all departments: The export demand
for heavy cottons has as, beer. or. a smaller
evanston IN home buying. Bieached cot
fops~and coarse colored goods also slow
Of sale at prevailing prices. There has
been no demand for print At cloths attt,e
n ~, - Some, new fall fancy caIicoes,
standard grades. opened at SIC. Cling
hams firm throughout. sWoollens for
mems wear and dress goods dull and
easy to buy Market closed tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
I1anY Behind Us

sydney Smith advised men to look
downwards as well as upwards In human
life Though many have passed US In the
race. there are many we have left behind.
This is particularly so In our case
THERE ARE MANY WE HAVE LEFT.
BEHIND" Our reliability, our financial
responsibility. our square dealing, and,
last but not least, our fast service, puts
our competitors in the ALSO Ran" class,
or else they are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
corroN=s11En -o1L.MARKEr.

NEW YORK, May 29.-CoTTON-sEED
continues throughout the
list; prime crude, barrels, 3i@34lac. noini-
nal: prime summer yellow, BIC; off sum-
mer yellow, 36;N G3Ic.; butter grades nom
inal; prime summer yellow, 4Gdsi2c.;; prime
white, 40041c. Prime meal, $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
Tennis Championship.

WASHINGTON. May ri. Parnaiey
paret. OF the New York Lenox Tennis
club. to-day wrested the championship OF
the South In singles from John C. David
son. OK Washington, who has successfully
defended 1t for several years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
Grand Joii hca.inn.

There viii. be grand utilization meet
Ing this evening AT WhaIea's Hal under
the auspices OF the workingmen.s Demo-
cratic Club of Jackson ward. All voters
are cordially invited 10 attend. as all OF tha
VICTORIOUS candidates viii be present. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30

-, q 'isNs:,l IN lows. slnlT
steady No. s spring wheat, 62I65laae-;;
no. red roc, No. corn, 3s7I 81 4,G5;;ssT7 &C.;
No. . yellow, 81 81 1903 No. oats, zig.
@224c No. 2 white. 22s1lssf124atIc.; No. 3
white, 244e41c. No. rye, 55c. Good
feeding barley, sa63ac.;; fair to choice malt.
ing. SS@41Iac. No. fiaxseed. $3.50 MOL
northwestern, $3.50. Prime timothy seed,
So. 4Oa2 421laa. Mess pork. per barrel, $1O.15
G11.25. Lard, per 100 pounds, $6.70@
dry sailed shoulders (boXed), S6.50@6.77 5;
short clear sides tboXed), S690@7. Whis-
key, basis of high wines, Sl-2S. Sugars,
cut loaf, S6.6S; granulared, $500; confec-
TONERS a, s5.4S. off a, SSs.333 Clover, con-
tract, $3.50. Butter steady: creamery, Is
e1l9lsc.: dairy. i llse..ic. Cheese steady
at sl1s@91ac. Eggs steady fresh. II &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
MA 4rA1 STORES

wILMINGToSs--MlS;;,g;, May s9.-sPIR-
nrices unchanged, Ereceipts. casks.
ROSIN-Steady at SL05G1.10; receipts,
GPirBEI TURPENTINE;-Fi at S1.S5
a.. 90. receipts, 40 barrels.
AFFIRM at S140;; receipts, ia bar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, May 2o.-Damage claims
from France and sympathy with corn,
sustained wheat to-day in the face of
rain in the Northwest, July closing 80
&c. over yesterday. July corn closed 40
sc. up. and July oats a shade improved.
Provisions closed steady and practically
unchanged. No session tomorrow.
The leading futures rnnged as follows:
Omen High Low Close,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
GUARDIAN FOR
TWO CHILDREN |=..'
MI. Frank I. West Such for the
Children Of Mt. Claiborne.
CHICKEN THIEF ARRESTED.
Fruit Party at Forest Hill-A Small
Boy Thrown From Wagon.
News, Personal and Brief,
Manchester.
CHICKEN THIEF ARRESTED.

Manchester Bureau. Richmond Times,
No LIP Hull Street. Beattie Block
Mr. Frank L. West, of Amelia county,
was yesterday appointed guardian for the
two little children of the late Ashley
Claiborne, whose death occurred very sud
denly last Sunday. Mr.. West will proha-
bly, take the children to his home in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGES.

PEANUT MARKETS.
NORFOLK, VA. May o9.-PEANUTS-
Farmers stoek-Fancy. 22sac.: strictly
prime, 22.5sc.s prime, 2215ac,; common. &C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30

NEW YORK DRY GOODS MARKET.
NEW.YoRK, May 229-DRY GOODS
The market to-day has continued quiet
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Left At The Post
Try Us On
GRAIN
STOCKS,
co on.

or Provisions. for cash OF on margin.
Howard ssi:'?. g ss::e
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-30

COFFEE-Futures opened steady at
points advance on local and foreign buy
ing, better feeling in the spot market.
increased warehouse deliveries and fav-
orabIe European cables. Speculation was
checked by the nearness of the holiday.
Closed steady net unchanged to 8 points
ADVANCE. Total sales, Il 900 bags, includ-
ing september at $3.50; Spot coffee-Rio
firm; No. invoice. Isc; mild market
steady; sCordova, T13@131ac.
SUGAR-Raw strong; fair refining,
1-32c.; centrifugal, 96 degrees test,
1T-32c.; molasses sugar, 8 27-32c. Re
fined firm: confectioners' A, $5.25: mould
A, $3.50; cut loaf. $3.50; granulated, $40;
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-18
MINISTER DROPPED DEAD.
WAS OHIO COMMISSIONER TO
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
10000 Delegates In Attendance--In-
terest Centers in Selection of
Moderator to Succeed Sample.

st. Louis. May 1.-THE Presbyterian
session today. Nearly 1000 commission
ers and delegates. representing all the
northern and western states and terrific j.
ries and many of those in the south,
with the synods of Central and South
China, North China and India, are in at
tendance Special interest centers in the
election of a successor to Rev, Robert +.
, Sample moderator Of the assembly.
Rev. A. M. Echolz of Middesport, Ohio
commissioner to the Presbyterian gen
eial assembly. representing the Athens,
Ohio, presbytery, dropped dead at 10: 30
a. m. today in the auditorium of the
Washington and Campler Presbyterian
church. He was seated in pew in the
rear Of the church when attacked with
heart disease Before going to the church
he complained of being i'll and consulted
physician.
The church was crowded at the time
of Rev. DR.. Echolzs death, there being
nearly 1000 peGsons present and the sad
incident cast shadow of gloom over the
assemblages and delayed the opening ex-
ercses The first session opened when
Musical Director D. j. Mcdonald arose
and led in the singing of the DoXology.
Rev John Nj. WoTral of Danville, KY.
delivered the opening prayer Rev. DR..
Craig of the Mccormick theological sem
mary read the scripture lesson and DR..
Nassau, missionary from China dellV-
cred the formal invocation. Several Sc
lections were sung by the quartette OF the
chnrh. at the conclusion of when ReF.
DIR. r. r, Sample, retiring moderator,
delivered his sermon.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-18
CONSULATE WRECKED.
Hawaii Will Publicly Celebrate the
Passing of the Hawaiian Bill.

Victoria, B. c., May 7.---The steamer
Aorangi, arriving from Honolulu today
brings news of a cowardly attempt to
destroy Portuguese Concul De Sousa
Canavarro and his household by dyna-
hitting the consulate on the fourth IN
stant A bomb was thrown at the con-
sul's window, but landed outside IN
stead of going through, fatality being
thereby averted. The front of the build
ing was badly wrecked. This is the sec
ond attempt to assassinate in two years
the Portuguese consul. Two Portu-
puese. named Luiz c. Camera ana A.
q. Refs, are under arrest, Refs having
been heard to declare Consul CanaVarro
was no good and the sooner he be blown
UP the better.
The news of the passage of the Hawai-
ian bill making Hawaii territory under
the presidency of Sanford b. Dole was re-
ceived in Honolulu May 8, with great re-
ioicing. Great preparations are being
made for an immense public celebration.
Preparations have been completed for
connecting the various islands of the Ha-
waiian group by Marconi's wireless tele-
graphy system, all experiments having
been most successful.