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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08
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THE ASSASSIN OF
WILLIAM G0EBEL
The Police Of Peoria, Illinois, Think
They are on the Track of Mr.,
CnnbeI's SLAYER.

s PEORIA. Ills, Feb. THE police
think they are on the track OF the assas-
sin of Governor Goebel ~ mysterious.
well-dressed stranger is cooperating with
the local force here. and sensa ational de-
tyeloIi,nents are expected
a young man arrived In the city last
ralI. whose name was George F. AhleSs.
ella ming that his father was u member
OF the firm OF Hoffman 8. Alters. No. 43o
east Front street. Cincinnati. He claimed
kentucky as his home. and said repeated
~ that it was his evidence that acquitted
Governor Goebel on the charge ct murder.
He was very bitter in his denuncalsion
of Goebel, and offered to bet large sums
of money that Gosbel would be assassi-
mated before he reached the Gubernatorial
chair.
He said near relative OF Goebel's VIC
tim was pledged to kill the Governor, but
in case he failed to keep hts word, others
would not fail
rhis was said sewers: .tnes in tho
presence of reputable witnesses.
Some thipk his talk WAS the raytngs Of
a fanatic, but most of his hearers pe-
lieye that he was desperately in earnest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08
THE DANISH WEST
INDIES PURCHASE
Ii is in Connection With the Isthmian
Canal That the Government De-
sires Possession of Them.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Sate Depart
the mooted. proposition to purchase the
Danish West India Islands for coalinS
station. Pending the adoption of the 18TH
miar Canal act, nothing official has been
done toward the acquisition of these Is
lands. for it is only in connection with
an Isthm:an Canal that they would ac-
5o1lire large Importance as POSSESSION OF
the United States
It is gathered, however, that something
has been done in a quiet way by the
government in anticipation of the adop-
ton of The Canal project by Congress.
The purpose woyid be a double one, first
TO secure an advantageous option from
Denmark, and second. to secure Informs
tiou as to the possibility of securing these
i Islands 50 as to meet the inquiries Of the
committee of Congress who would have
to do With the pill
LITTLE DIFFICULTY ANTICIPATED.
most of thes..feeiers in this direction
have been thrown out in Europe. anu
there is good reason Tor thel&Sta tement
enced by the United States and Denmark
in reaching an agreement f the necessary
Legislation is secured from Congress, Z.
Efforts made to secure like facilities
7onF thn pacific side Of the iStnrnus have
Fnnt been a attended with as much promise.
a station on the Galapagos Islands would
offer the best seograp phical i loca ton. but
sGovernment love nj of Ecuador have developed
III, aversion to the surrender of the Srnall-
est speck of territory. Stu. the case Is
not altogether bone!esss ans. failing In one
81 the Galapagos Islands, there are Other
$seso,,rces which the Government has IN
mind that. are sure to yield the necessary
accommoda tons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08
RANDOLPH-MAC0N BOARD.

Prof. Delaware Easter designs the
Chair Of Greek and German.
ASHLAND. VA. Feb. 7.-Special.-The
semi-annual meeting of the Board Of
Trustees of Randolph-Maco College took
place this morning at the college here
Eighteen of the board were present. The
treasurers of the various schools of the
Randolph Macon System were present.
and reported those institutions in good
condition, financially, attendance being
very fair The schools. numbering five
ton.
Professor Delaware Easter, who has
held the chair OF Greek and German in
Randolph Macon College for the past five
years, rendered his resignation to the
board this morning. He will leave at the
close Of the session to go to Johns Hop
kins University, where he will pursue his
studies and take the PHI. d. degree from
that institution.
Professor Easter is a favorite with the
boys here. and his loss will be regretted
by all. He is a full graduate of this col
lege. and is considered an exceptionally
fine instructor.
At the meeting tonight of the Board
Of Trustees the resignation Of Professor
Easter was accepted. Highly eulogist;c
resolutions were passed III regard to the
scholarly attainments and high Christian
character of Professor Easter A COM
mittee, to report at the June meeting.
was appointed to nominate his successor.
Among the applicants are Mr.. James
Moss Rev. T. NJ Jones, DR.. J. w. Kerne,
and. Professor Shannan.
Examinations closed to-day. and the
second half Of the term will begin to-mor-
row. The faculty seems to be highly
pleased with the work of the students
during the past half session, large per-
centage having passed successfully the
examinations.
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man and Admiral Dewey were in the
city and easily accessible.
Mr.. fettgrew. who had listened atten-
lively to Mr.. Depew. was on his feet in
an Instant In the course OF his reply he
said that the Schurman commission offer
ed 70 Asuinaldo what amounted 10 5000 q,
year If he would lay down his arms.
charge that the facts of this dues-
ton are being withheld. and what infor-
nation IS sent to us is garbled: and
charge that we attacked an ally and made
compact with slavery
FINANCE BILL.
Mr.. Turner, of Washington then OPEN
ed the debate on the Finance bill.
Mr. Turner ridtculcd the efforts Of Re-
publican statesmen to claim the author
ship of the financial plank OF the st.
Louis platform. and said he would rather
have the credit Of a smooth and success
ful confidence game.
Mr. Bate. of Tennessee followed in a
speech in favor Of bimetallism and in op-
position 20 the proposed gold standard
framed in the interest of the r:.tonn
banks and Of the bondholders. who were
the stockholders in the national banks.
Mr. Bdto declared his belief in State
banks and In local self-sovernment.
Mr.. Allen. who spoke next. said that
the money question was the most mo-
,nentous before the people today. anG
declared his adherence to free coinage al
the ratio cf 16 to /.
In answer to question from Mr.. Allen
Mr.. Aldrich said:
This bill does not change the status
Of our silver money, our greenbacks OF
our Treasury notes. and it confers
upon no bank or upon bank currency
any rights or privileges which they &C
not possess
Mr.. Allen (sarcastically): 1T is a very
harmless measure
Mr.. Aldrich: 81 should say, rather
that it is a very beneficial measure
The Senate then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08
GOEBEL'S REMAINS
LIE in STATE
In the Town Where He Fell a Victim
to the Bullet of a Cowardly
Assassin-Pathetic Scene.

FRANKFORT, Ky. Feb. THE re-
mains of Governor William Goebel We're
brought back to Frankfort to-day from
CovinEton and laid in State in the Ia.
dies reception room In the west wing of
the Capitol Hotel. There they will remain
until noon tomorrow. when the rela-
tives and intimate friends Will take last
look at the features.
There We're no incidents marking the
return trip from Coving,on Every pre-
caution was taken 10 avoid accident and
slow running time was maue i'll conse-
ouence. the train arriving III Frankfort
an hour and a half later than expected.
Several hundred people gathered at the
little station of the Cincinnati and Frank
fort railway, on the hillside, and stood
with uncovered heads as the cashet con-
tanning the remains OF Governor Goebei
were taken from the car and put into the
hearse. An escort OF honor, composed of
Mayor Dehoney and members of the
Frankfort City Council took UP their
places in front of the hearse. Behind the
hearse there were three carriages con-
tanning Governor Goebeis relatives and
a few of his more intimate friends.
Outside of the escort of honor, how
ever, there were no ceremonies. every
thing being simple in the extreme. Ar
riving at the hotel the casket was con-
reyed to the ladies' reception room, and
there placed on the bier in the centre
of. the room.
PATHETIC SCENES.
There was a steady downpour Of rain
all day, and practically not over $500
or 4ooa people took the opportunity 70
get last look at the dead Democratic
leader. Many of these were country peo-
p,e Probably half of those who filed past
the casket were women. wives OF legiS-
lators aud city and State officials. So
oiety women of Frankfort. and country
women, many of them from the noun
tnins. Many pathetic scenes We're Wit
messed as the crowds slowly filed past
by the bier.
The floral offerings were magnificent
Nearly every county in the State sent
flowers: the big room was one mass Of
roses lilies and smilax.
There was no excitement whatever in
the city Adiutant-General Collier this
afternoon isstied orders that all soldiers
be withdrawn from the city 10 the capitol
grounds. This was done to avoid any
Irritation which the presence of the
state troops might have on Governor
Goebers friends. Even the provost guard
was withdraw wn, while all passes We're
SUSPENDED, not even the commissary-
l sergeants being allowed to pass the gates
: of the capitol grounds to procure needed
supplies for their men. These orders will
! remain in force until Friday.
AS a mark of respect to the memory
of Governor Goebel. all drills were sus-
peded for to-day and Tomorrow.
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Continued on Second Page.o
SUMMARY OF TO-DAY'S NEWS,
Local.

= Z
-Democratic caucus adjourned to meet
again on next Tuesday night.
escape from death by an over-
dose of EPSON salts.
Salaries of Atlantic CoastrLlne zcoi- zcoiii-
! duct tors raised.
of the Congressional Committee on Naval
NFire-alarm system badly burned out i:
Much discussion on the Seaboard Air
Line bill
The legislative committee visits the
State institut tions at Staunton ana !asHu sneu
s1JudEe - m Mhitile.s small son dangerously
poisoned by eatin~ poke root root - n,oner
-TobaccS &C s folisrs as,sI,e strlAs ZOE n'As.s-
0br. q. Mash johnson was elected by
the smallest vote polled In the distrtct
cbaTlsTed f9rfalk W.h sSoGoa saiaes,,ini sapisai
movement TO impeach the City Enst-s
neer OF Roanoke -.
Would not treat i, boy at Pasteur IN
stisute who had been bitten by mad dog
because he had recently been vaccina 8 sen. -.
-Judae Barksdale succeeds Df q, Y:
Dickinson as president OF the board or
- Samuel sBeaIe's trial In Isle of Wtsht
ii, progress. a witness who saw the
General
Hitch in the peace proceedings "
1Houss passes the consular approprsa-s
VIZ oc;oebers remains He in state in Frank
| ~. The Government considering narchase.
Sof Danish West Indies In connect tiosa Win
is.asH nMoIineux case may be given to Jury
{sto-day.
- Esorcixs. ,3ss
5RnlIsr began his advance on Monday
t.and there has b4en severe hxhttns &
EE--s-B -Brtssh carry TWO kopiiesE at tho point
Eof the bayonet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08
ycncz,,eIa I,evol,,tion

CARACAS, Feb. Via Haytier
cahle-The government troops yesterday
again occupied San Fernad!no de Apure
a town in the State OF Apure, setent,
miles south of calabozo. which had re
Gently been taken by the Revolu tionists
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08

NOT ON THE MAPS.
The available maps do not show the
Drifts mentioned in the Boer dispatch.
The rush in the direction of the War
Office when It was learned that conhrma-
ton had been received there of the re-
port that General Butler was again adj
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08
RANGE or IN 4 lssIoMETER.

8 The range Of the Thermometer at The
Times Office yesterday Was as follows: 8
"A. NJ. 4e: l2 sM., 81; 3 r. NJ g.: 6 +. n,
81: 9. r. NJ. 54; u NJ. 81. Average s..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-08
QUIET IN FRANKFORT.

stated Taylor Will Not Sign louisville
Agreement
FRANKFORT. KY. Feb. Every
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27

said convention. as per the rules of the
national republican executive commit
tee.
In obedience to resolution passed at
the Fort Worth state convention in
1896, no proxy shall be voted in the
coming state convention from any
county unless the party voting said
proxy is q resident of said county.
All contests must be filed in writing
with the state chairman, at Terrell.
Tex, five days prior to the meeting OF
said state convention.
The basis of representation as agreed
upon by the state executive com mittes
at its meeting in Waco ON Jan. 20,
1900, is as follows: One vote for the
county; one vote for the organization
one vote for every three hundred votes
cast for President Mckinley in 1896,
and one vote for each major fraction Of
every three hundred votes thereaf-
ter.
Under this basis, FL PasO county is
entitled to six delegates out of a total
in the conve ntion of 953. The call for
the county convention will be issued
by General Malioy ia due time. The
date has not yet been set.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
franklin No Orator.

1t was Poor Richard who remarked
''Here comes the orator, with his flood OF
words and his drop of reason" and dur
ing his whole life Franklin was nc
speechmaker. Il served" jefferson said
with General Washington in the legis-
lature of Virginia before the Revolution
and during it with DR.. Franklin in con
gress. l never heard either of them
speak ten minutes at a time nor to any
but the main point which was to decide
the question. They laid their shoulders
to the great points, knowing that the lit
tie ones would follow themselves"
John Adams, in one of his periodic out
bursts against the man whom the public
deemed greater than himself, contrasted
his own services in congress, in which he
claimed to have been "active and alert in
every branch of business, both in the
house and on committees, constantly pro-
posing measures, supporting those 1 ap-
proved when moved by others, opposing
such as l disapproved, discussing and ar
guing on every question:" with those of
Franklin, who was seen, he says, "from
day to day, sitting in silence, a great part
of his time fast asleep in his chair
Yet Franklin was appointed on every
important committee and Adams on few,
and the sage, could he have read his
brother congressman's comparison, might
fairly have retorted, with the wisdom of
Poor Richard, HE that speaks much is
much mistaken" or 1.-The worst wheel of
the cart makes the most noise. Paul l..
Ford in Century
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
! Special Correspondence
LAKE VALLEY. N. M.
Fifty Goats ErOZen-Large Noun
tain Lion Killed Hoping For An
other 'sBrida1 Chamber"

Special Correspondence of the HERALD
LAKE VALLEY. N. M, Jan. 25.-In
the recent snow storms Messrs. Gavin
and Hammell lost between so and 60
head of goats, which frOze to death.
They had been recently sheared, and
were easy victims for the slow rain and
snow which fell for over 48 hours. A
goat can stand a hard, dry cold and
snow, but little rain, and the thermo-
meter standing at 80 above zero will
chill them to death very rapidly,
providing they have been recently
sborn.
G. M. Resner killed the largest
mountain lion that has been killed in
this county. 1t measured nearly 10 feet
long.
Hugo Scharwenka, represe nting
Sssongood, Troy and Krause, OF Gin
cinnati, was in town one day last
week.
The mines here in Lake Valley have
been sold to parties in Chicago. Con-
slider alton not known. Mr.. Fisher, of
Chicago, was the principal stock hold
er. and he has bought out the balance
of the stock, and Is going to make some
strong efforts to locate body of ore.
1t is hoped that Mr.. Fisher will open
w. another "Bridal Chamber
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27

Health Seekers NumerOus-NeW
Market-Nheat Planting.
pecial Correspondence OF the HERALD.

Special Correspondence OF the HERALD.
MESILLA, N. M, Jan. 25.-Miss
Verta johnson, of Kan: as City, is q,
the woodland orchard. She is a
bealsh seeker and Is Pleased with our
climate.
Don Ramon Gonzales, who has been
very i'll Tor the last few weeks, is now
able to be about.
Geo. Gambao will open his new
meath a rket here next week. This
market will be up to date in every
particular and will furpish the best of
meas 10 its patrons.
All the farmers have been very busy
this month planting wheat and oreak-
ing the ground to plant alfalfa. The
whest and alfalfa crop promises to be
very large-thLt Is, If there is plenty
of water. Men Gre now at work clean
ing the bitches and will begin on the
main ditch the first Of next month.
There are at present more heslth
seekers here than ever before. This
is on account of Las Cruces being over
crowded with them and also because
this town has not the sand-storms of
Las Cruces which are very dis
agreeable.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
DUN'S AGENCY
in Ell PASO
The Well Known Mercantile
Firm Establishes a
BRANCH OFFICE HERE
In the mills Building-The Branch
Will Be An Important One. And
Will Control Large Adjacent
Territory.

Last night Nat G. Green, manager
of the r. G. Dun agency at Dallas, ar
rived in Ell Paso accompanied by his
brother, and Augustin Leftwich. To
day quarters were secured in the Cen
ter block. and on Monday Will 81.
Green will be installed as the manager
of the FL Paso office of the Dun COM
pany.
Mr.. Green has had experience as
manager of the Sherman Office of r.
G. Dun, and has lately been travelling
solicitor for the ag ENJOY. Augustine
Leftwich, who will be his assistant
here, has also had a thorough training
in the mercantile agency business.
what does the ests blishment OF an
agency here mean" said Nat. @.
Green this morning in answer to q
query. st N cans that we realize the
growth in the past and right now. of
Ell Paso, and her present Importance,
aud the consequent sdvisability OF the
ests blisb ment of branch Office.
1.-The office here will be one of great
Importance, will control an immense
tributary Tertiary, and will, we think,
shortly become next to the Dallas Of
fee the most important In the SOUTH
west. Our quarters in the Center
Block are only temporary; we have ar
ranged for Offices in the new Mills
Building"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
PICACHO, N. M.
VERY Fine Neutrality-suspicious.
Looking Around-Looklng For
Leo-Improvements On the
Chavez Ranch.

Special Correspondenceuoft the HERALD.
PICACHO, N. M, Jan. 23.-The old
timers of this section claim they never
saw finer weather than we are having
this winter. The climate in this little
valley is simply grand. The writer
has experienced the climate from the
great lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and
from the Allegheny mouutains to the
Pacific coast and has found no other
spot that had climate equal to this
Hondo valley.
W. Adams, of Roswell, N. M, came
up to Picacho last Saturday with w. E.
Campbell and @. A. Duncan, of Iowa,
Kaus., who are looking over this part
of the country with the view of
locating. Mr.. Campbell is one OF the
largest breeders Of fine horses acd
cattle of his state.
Deputy Sheriff Dills, of Roswell, N.
NJ, passed through Picacho few
days ago in pursuit of one Leo Young,
who is wanted in Roswell for obtaining
goods on false pretense.
Nathan Jaffa, of Roswell, was pas
senger on Mondays stage for Lincoln.
He ls q men der of the Lincoln Trading
company, the firm recently formed at
Lincoln, N. M.
Don Martin Chavez, of this place,
who is one of the principal and most
prosperous sheep breeders of this Sec
ton, is making considerable improve
ments in the way of bni 'dings for his
sheep, goats, etc.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
TO MEET AT WACO.
Republican State Convention Called
For Tuesday, March, 8.

General Malloy, republican county
chairman, has received the following
communication:
To County Chairmeu of the Repub-
iican Party Of the State OF Texas:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES with action of
the republican executive committee OF
the state of Texas at a meeting held in
Waco, Tex on Jan. 20, 1900, and by
virtue of the authority in me vested,
I hereby call delegated convention of
the republicans of the state of Texas
to meet in the city of Waco on Tues
Gay, March 6, 1900, at IL o'clock noon,
for the purpose of electing four dele
gates-at-lsrge and four a|teruates to
the nation al re publican CO nventiOn to
be held on June 18TH next in Pnils-
delphie, Pa.
Each county chairman is directed to
publish his cal a. lesst ten days prior
to the bolding CT tie county cOnven-
ton, ard is hereby directed to hold
said county convention al least fife en-
days prior to the meeting of the
said state convention, in accordance
with the usaees of herepublicsu party
Of Texas.
The chairmen of the respective coun-
ty conventions are hereby instructed to
send to the chairman OF the state eX-
ecr tive committee at Terrell, Tex the
credentials of the delegates and alter
Mates elected at said conven lion in or
der TO make up the temporary roll in
accordance with the basis ofrepresent-
alton as adopted at Waco on January
90, 1900, which basis Is enumerated be-
low.
1t is deemed expedient on account of
the large attendance at the state con-
ventiOn, that DELEGATES be provided
with tickets of admission to the floor OF
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
SANDERSON, TEX.
An Alleged Robber Captured Quar-
antine Inspection-NeW Store
Special Correspondence of the HERALD.

SANDERSON, Tex, Jan. 25.-Chss.
Dilley, charged with robbing Kincaid
& Co.'S store at Alpine January 23rd,
was arrested here last night by Night
Wstchmau r. L. Faulkner. The
sheriff of Brewster county was no.
titled and Sargent Saunders ARR wed
here this morning AID will take the
prisoner to Alpine tonight. Some Of the
stolen goods were found in Mr.. Dilley's
possession.
Chas. Wilson has sold four lots to q
San Angelo firm and large store will
be put up soon which will be great
CONVEX fence to ranchman.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
SANTA FE OFFICIALS
Are Expected In Tonight To Look
Over THINGS In EI pdso

The general managing officers of the
Sarta Fe system are expected in Ell
Paso this evening. In the party will
be General Manager Nudge, Genera
Superintendent RossiPuie, whose first
visit to Ell Paso in his new capacity
this will be; several less important gen.
eral officers, and Division Superintend-
ent Hurley.
An inspection will be made of the
terminals and yards an6 shops here,
and the party will probably 60 out
again tomorrow night. Vioe-Presi-
dent Barr is expected in from Okla
hOma, and will join the party here and
90 On west " it'll them.
The inspecting party is busy today
looking over the various branch roads
from Deming to Silver City and The
mining camps.
MORE TROOPS PASS THROUGH
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27

81 am Indebted to One Minute Cough
Cure for my health and life. 1t cured
me Of lung trouble following grippe
Thousands owe their lives to the prom ut
action of this never failing remedy. 1t
cures coughs. colds. Group, brochitis,
pneumonia, grippe and throa6 and lung
troubles. Its early use prevents
consumption. 1t is the only harmless
remedy that gives Immediate results.
Fred Schaefer, druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
Sparks From the Engine

c. B. Eddy is in town.
TIE orange shipments through Ell
Paso last night footed up total OF
forty cars.
A. S Greig. the most popular super
liz tendent the White Oaks ever had. is
in town today.
J. H. Graham goes out on the White
Oaks today to bring in an extra, con-
sisting OF twenty-four cars of coal, from
Captain.
Freight business is so slow On the G..
81. these days that crews get out in
frequently, and the boys have lots of
time to spare.
Mrs. ". F. Weber, wife of the pop
plar G. h. brakeman, who has been
sick for long time, was so seriously
i'll last week tba az her husband remain
ed constantly at her bedside. There
is now some Improvement, and Mr..
Weber is again in the yards, taking
the place of night yardmsster, Kings
berry, while the latter ia in Houston.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-27
Watch SteaIer Bound Over.

Venture Lopez, the Mexican who
sDstched a watch from the pocket of
NJ. E Cox, ia the Psrlor saloon, was
today given a preliminary hearing
before Justice Ellis and bound over
in the sum of $500 to await the action
of the prsnd Jury