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THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE
VOL. VII.—NO. 373.
WORK IN CONGRESS.
Mr. Ledge’s Resolution is Again Before
the Senate.
VESSELS WITHDRAWN FROM HAWAII
Eulogies on the Late Senator
Colquitt Begun.
CURRENCY BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE.
A Vote Will Be Taken on the Carlisle Bank
ing Bill Next Friday The
Railroad Bill.
Washington, Jan. 8. —A resolution
was offered by Mr. Morgan, of Ala
bama, and agreed to, calling on the
president for copies of reports and doc
uments relating to the enforcement of
the regulations respecting fur seals and
to claims of the British government on
account of the seizures of sealing ves
sels in Behring’s sea.
The conference report on the military
academy appropriation bill was present
ed by Mr. Brice and agreed to.
Mr. Lodge’s resolution as to the with
drawal of vessels of war from the Ha
waiian islands was laid before the sen
ate.
At 2 o’clock the Lodge resolution
went to the calendar and eulogies on
the late Senator Colquitt began.
In the House.
A resolution reported in the house
from the committee on rules, directing
the committee on appropriations to in
corporate in the sundry civil bill a para
graph transferring the Fort Leaven
worth prison from the war department
to the department of justice,was agreed
to by a vote of 156 to 12.
The house then went into a commit
tee. of the whole on the currency bill,
and Mr. Sibley, Democrat of Pennsyl
vania, spoke in opposition to the meas
ure.
Referring to published report Uhat
the executive department of the govern
ment, in the person of the secretary of
the treasury, was using its power to in
fluence votes in favor of the bill, Mr.
Sibley said:
•‘Mr. Chairman:—lf I have read the
constitution of the United States cor
rectly, it defines the powers and duties
of the chief executive and powers and
■duties of the membership of this house;
and I tell you that today if ever rebuke
was needed to one who has trampled
■down the prerogatives of the people it
is to that man who has used his influ
ence to usurp this entire government to
himself. The time has come when there
should be something more than brains,
belly and brass to this government.”
With tke Committees.
While no formal meeting of the com
mittee on rules has been held regarding
the Carlisle banking bill, the Demo
cratic members of the committee have
tacitly agreed that a vote shall be taken
on Friday of this week, and that the
rule be reported soon regulating debate
during the interim.
The senate committee on interstate
commerce considered the railroad bill.
A letter was received from Commis
sioner Morrison, of the interstate com
merce commission, calling attention to
certain defects in the measure. When
the bill was discussed in the house a
statement was made that it provided
that railroads could fix their own rates,
but these rates should not become oper
ative until submitted to the commis
sion.
The same discussion led to the con
clusion that the commission was given
ample safeguards and complete super
vision of matter. This contention Mr.
Morrison disputes, and says the bill as
now framed gives the commission su
pervision only after railroads have
agreed upon their rates.
He desires that an amendment should
be added that will give the commission
that thorough control the necessities of
the case requires.
The committee ordered favorable re
port on the house bill known as the
commercial travelers’ bill.
This is a bill in which the commer
cial travellers are especially interested
and for which they have worked hard.
It has passed the house.
STABBED HARRY HILL.
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Harry’s Health Good Enough to Beat Up
Another Convict.
Cramer, Ga., January 8.--Harry Hill,
Atlanta’s forger, provoked a fight with
a convict named Clark at the Gress
camp here today. Harry knocked Clark
down and was beating him when Clark
drew a knife and stabbed him three
times, but not fatally.
RECEIVER IN CHARGE
Os Both of Savannah's Electric Street
Railways.
Savannah, Ga. January B.—John R.
Young took possession today as receiver
of the Electric and Savannah Street
Railway company. The receivership was
obtained by H. A. Pevear. of Lynn,
Mass., who holds SIO,OO of bonds of the
two companies.
KILLED A GUARD.
Convict. Escape and Are Being Pursued
by a Posse.
Valdosta, Ga., January B.—Convicts
at the camp in this county killed a
guard this morning and escaped. Seven
have fled and are being pursued by a
posse with dogs.
Burned to Death.
Columbus, Ga., January B.—Mrs.
Edward Lowther, wife of a prominent
planter of Lee county, Ala., was burned
to death this morning.
BAD BOYS FIGHT.
Two Brothers, Who Were Terrors, Killed
in a Four Handed Scrimmage.
Louisville, Jan. B.—A special to The
Times from Harrodsburg, Ky., ’ says:
At Satvisa, a small village 10 miles
from here, in a fight between Sylvester
and Seymour Jordan, on one side, and
Wiil Wright and John Cosby on the
other, Seymour Jordan’s throat was cut
from ear to ear and Sylvester Jordan
was shot in the neck, probably fatally.
How Wright and Cosby escaped with
out a scratch is a miracle as both the
Jordans were experts in the use of both
pistol and knife. The Jordans had been
terrors in that end of Mercer county for
years. Deerwood Jordan another
brother, is now serving a term in the
penitentiary.
It was these same Jordans who sev
eral years ago defied the county offi
cers. Sheriff Smith then asked Gov
ernor Buckner for troops, but was re
fused. The men were finally captured
in the Kentucky river cliffs.
The latest news from the wounded
men is that they cannot live.
ANOTHER CLAIM.
A Gentleman from Siam Asks Moderate
Damages of Uncle Sam.
San Francisco, Jan. B.—One of the
latest arrivals in this city is S. J. Cheek,
of Bangkok, Siam, who is en route to
Washington in connection with a claim
for $4,000,000 damages against Siam.
The case is sensational and has been
pending before the state department for
some months. The trouble is over a
10-years’ commission to Dr. M. A.
Cheek, formerly of Oakland, for hand
ling the teakwood of Siam.
Thus far, the whole case has been the
subject of secret correspondence be
tween the two governments, but as S.
J. Cheek is now personally going to see
Secretary Gresham, he sees no reason
for keeping it quiet any longer.
On the steamer on which Mr. Cheek
arrived are sundry documents from the
Siamese government to Secretary Gres
ham.
BOATWRIGHT’S CASE.
The Trustees of Richmond College Will
Convene Next Week to Investigate.
Richmond, Jan. B.—Dr. J. L. M. Cur
ry, president of the board of trustees of
Richmond college, has called a meeting
of the board for the fourteenth of this
month. The call says:
‘‘This call is made in response to a
request of President Boatwright, who,
learning that ‘specious insinuations’
had been made affecting his ‘personal
character,’ requests that ‘as soon as
practicable’ the trustees shall be con
vened, and that they will confer upon
him ‘the right to challenge all those
Who have aught to say against his life
as a man and Christian to appeal to the
bar of the board and make their charges
good.’ ”
A subsequent meeting the next day,
or later (as the trustees may decide,
when they come together), may be
found advisable or necessary.
Governor Brown'. Reply.
Frankfort, Ky., Jan. B.—Governor
Brown has replied to Judge Buckwai
ter’s decision refusing to let a Ken
tucky negro criminals be brought to
this state for trial, the negro claiming
that he wouid be lynched. The state
ment is generally quite salty, but that
part which attacks Judge Buckwaiter’s
action, both legally and morally, is
most bitter. He makes Buckwaiter’s
action not only a slur upon Kentucky
and the south, but usurpation of his
authority.
A Third Term President.
Chicago, Jan. B.—William T. Baker
has been elected for the third term
president of the Chicago board of trade,
and the “Regular” ticket was elected
by very large majorities. They are op
posed to the grain elevator owners and
a fight has been going on for some time.
The speculative ring believes that if the
question is not settled soon the grain
pits will be as dead as the provision pits
within five years.
Trying to Blacken StambouloCT. Record.
Sofia, Jan. 8. —The governmen
newspaper Mir says Roumania recentlj
demanded the extradition of ex-Premier
Stambouloff on a charge of abetting the
murder of Dr. Berot years ago. Bulga
ria is said to have refused the demand
in view of the charge that Stambouloff
planned the assassination of Beltcheff.
It looks like part of a conspiracy to
blacken Stambouloff’s reputation.
They Will Appeal.
San Francisco, Jan. B.—The decis
ion of the supreme court that the South
ern Pacific railroad must pay its taxes
for 1887 will probably be appealed, judg
ing from what the officials of the road
said. The basis on which the appeal
Will be made is that the federal fran
chise has been taxed, which gives the
United States supreme court jurisdic
tion.
Will Swap spiel.
London, Jan. B.—The Daily News
correspondent in Paris has been inform
ed by an Italian senator that the Ital
ian government will soon relaase Cap
tain Romano, the henchw n, found
guilty of spying Italy, and that France
in turn will free Captain Falta.
GOOD FOR THE GIRLS.
Escaped From a Burning College and
Saved Their Clothes.
Huntsville, Ala., January B.—The
Huntsville Female college burned this
afternoon. One hundred girls all es
caped and saved their clothes.
Mln st.venion’i Condition Unchanged.
Asheville, N. C., Jan. B.—There is
no material change in Miss Stevenson's
condition. if resting comfortably.
ROME, GA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1895.—TWELVE PAGES.
ORE A IS’ COMING OUT
Her King Formally Declares That She Is
Independent.
SURROUNDED BY HIS SOLDIERS
The Rebellious Tong Haks
Have Been Routed.
THREE LEADERS BEEN PUT TO DEATH.
Other Oriental War Items —Corea Sends a
Minister to Japan and He Will
Go at Once.
London, Jan. B.—The Central News’
correspondent at Seoul telegraphs that
the King of- Corea proceeded to the an
cestral temple and formally declared
the independence of Corea.
He was accompanied by members oi
the council and other high functionaries
of the government.
The royal party was escorted by a
large body of soldiers armed and
equipped in modern style. Ministers
Bokuyei and Jokahan were specially
guarded by policemen. The streets were
kept open by the new Corean police.
The Central News' correspondent at
Fusan reports that the inhabitants of
Kow-Yo-Ken, in southern Corea, have
seized and beheaded three of the prin
cipal loaders of the Tong-Hak rebels
and the Tong-Haks are being pursued by
Corean soldiers and in consequence of
the death of their leaders the rebels are
fleeing in all directions.
Corea Sends a Minister to Japan.
London, Jan. B.—A dispatch to the
Central News from Seoul says that Lio-
Hun-Yon, grandson of Tai-Won-Kun,
king regent of Corea, has been appoint
ed Corean minister to Japan, and that
ne Will leave Corea for Japan in a few
days.
THE COIT CASE.
The Ohio Grand Jury I, Investigating
the Washington Coarthouse Riot.
Washington C. H., Jan. B.—The
county grand jury is now hearing the
evidence bearing upon the so called riot
of Oct. 17, when troops, called out to
protect William Dolbey, a negro rapist,
killed fivd citizens and wounded 20 oth
ers.
The coroner’s verdict declared the
killing unjustifiable and placed the re
sponsibility upon Sheriff Cook and Col
onel A. B. Coit, of Columbus, com
nfander of the troops.
It was the general belief that Cook
and Coit would be indicted for murder
or manslaughter, but that impression
has been somewhat dissipated since the
names of the grand Jufors wert made
public.
The findings will not be published
until Thursday.
NO SUGAR BOUNTY.
The Court of Appeal, Declares That the
New Tariff Law Kill, It.
Washington, Jan. B.—The court of
appeals of the District of Columbia has
rendered a decision affirming the de
cision of Judge McComas in the circuit
court refusing to grant a mandamus to
the Miles Planting and Manufacturing
company, of Louisiana, to compel the
secretary of the treasury and commis
sioner of internal revenue to make an
examination of their sugar manufactur
ing plant preliminary to the payment
of a sugar bounty for the last fiscal
year.
The court holds that the sugar bounty
Is abrogated by the last tariff law.
Virginia Negroes Leave Oregon.
Marshfied, Jan. B.—All but six of
the .‘>o negro miners who came here
from Virginia a week ago to work in
the Beaver Hill coal mine have quit
work and were taken to Empire City
by the white miners. The negroes are
destitute, and will bo cared for by the
county until provision is made to send
them back to Virginia. They claim
that the coal company grossly misrep
resented things to them. Flims Miles,
one of the negro miners, addressed a
crowd which had assembled at the
wharf to witness their departure. He
thanked the people for their kindness,
and said: “Negroes will never be caught
assisting in running down any man’s
wages.”
Nashville Will Have Two Tracks Open.
Nashville, Jan. B.—The announce
ment has been made that Westside
park had decided to have a spring run
ning meeting. The park has been idle
for the 1 ast two years, being under
lease to the Cumberland park. The
lease was not renewed this year and
the owner at once began to arrange for
a meeting which will clash will Cun
berland park. The program has no
been decided upon, but Secretary Gil
loch says racing will commence the lat
ter part of March.
Kaiser Crjollng the Bx-Chancellor.
Berlin, Jan. B.—Emperor William
sent the following dispatch to Prince
Bismarck on New Year's day: “I hope,
honored Prince, that during the year
1895, you will recover fully from the
bitter loss which recently afflicted you,
and will remain in good health and
spirits. Your affectionate emperor, etc.”
A Virginia Appointment.
Richmond, Jan. B.—The governor has
appointed Sydney F. Epes, of Nottoway,
register of the land office, to succeed
Major William R. Gaines, deceased.
MATTERS UPPERMOST
Organization of the Upper House of the
Fifty-Fourth Congress.
A COMBINE AGAINST DEMOCRACY
There is Some Impatience in
the Senate
OVER THE DEBATE ON THE CANAL BILL
George’, Bankruptcy Measure Waiting—A
Code of the Pension Laws Wanted.
Torey Bill Advocates.
Washington, Jan. B.—There is one
consideration which has not, so far,
been taken into account to influence the
Republican and Populist senators to
come together at the first meeting of
the senate after March 4 for the reor
ganization of that body, and that is the
effect such a combination, or the
failure to make it, the opportunity be
ing presented, would have upon the
two parties in the southern states.
It is understood that southern repre
sentatives of both parties are bringing
this phase of the question to the atten
tion of senators and urging that an or
ganization in which both parties would
have representation in the distribution
of the patronage and the arrangement
of the committees would be the best ev
dence it would be possible to give the
southern voters of the effectiveness of
this joint work in the late campaign
and the strongest assurance possible to
give them that the combination had not
been made for the purpose of hood
winking the people.
The Populists claim that in addition
to Senators Peffer, Allen, Kyle and
Stewart, the avowed Populists now sit
ting in the senate, Senator Jones of
Nevada will act with them, as will Sen
ators Irby and Tillman of South Caro
lina, and Mr. Butler of North Carolina,
giving them a representation of eight
senators after March 4.
. A great many Republican senators
disparage the idea of any reorganization
and many who are not averse to it con
tend that an agreement between the
Republicans and Democrats is more
natural than a combination of Populists
and Republicans.
impatience in the Senate.
There is going to be some impatience
in the senate on the part of the cham
pions of other bills over the prolonged
debate on the Nicaragua canal bill. The
advocates of the bankruptcy bill are
growing/fe-ipecially solicitious, and it is
rumored* that Senator George, who has
the bankruptcy bill in his keeping, will
soon attempt to have it kept up even if
in doing so he would have to ask that
the Nicaragua bill be displaced. Mr.
George pronounced this rumor as with
out foundation, but admitted that he
had been disappointed that the debate
on the canal bill had continued for such
a length of time. He said that it had
been understood when the order for the
consideration of the measure had been
agreed on that the debate on the canal
bill would not continue to exceed six
days.
“I shall not attempt to deplace it,”
he s lid, “but shall be very glad when it
is out of the way.”
Senator Morgan said after the close of
the session that he did not think there
would be a great many more speeches
on the canal bill, and that he believed
that two days more would bring the de
bate to a close if it could continue with
out interruption.
“I am, ” he said, “as anxious as any
one can be to close the debate, but
there have been unforeseen delays.”
Senator George expects to encounter
considerable opposition to the bank
ruptcy bill.
It is expected that the advocates of'
the Torney bill will oppose the pending
bill. The fight will be in a gentleman
ly way between the advocates of the
voluntary bankruptcy bill and those of
the invo.untary bankruptcy.
To Codify the Pension Laws,
Representative Martin, chairman of
the house committee on invalid pen
sions, will make an effort to push to en
actment, befofe the death of the Fifty
third congress, the bill embodying the
codification of pension acts which is the
one project most desired by the pension
bureau. The codification has been com
piled by Messrs. T. F. Demis and D. 8.
Parker, two experts who are detailed
by the pension commissioner for special
service with the house committee on in
valid pensions and pensions respective
ly. It is the result of much work and
research, and, if it secures the authori
zation of congress, will materially les
sen the work of pension officials and at
torneys.
Since 1878, when the statistics at
large were combined with the revised
statutes, the pension laws have been
among the most difficult of any class of
the statute books to sift and determine.
Pension legislation has been enacted
since the revolutionary war, with a
constantly increasing record of enact
ments and revisions which have greatly
complicated the code. To learn any
final word on any feature of the pension
law it is necessary to search in the re
vised statutes; but the new codification
gives the whole body of law in concise
and conveniently arranged form.
The house consented to a special night
session for the reading of the bill. In
view of its importance it was thought
best to not push the bill through with
out a reading, but it was not desired to
consume as much of the time as the
house in its regular hours would be
necessary to deliver the whole docu
ment. It was estimated that the clerk
would require four hours to proclaim
the 140 pages.
The sanction of Speaker Crisp has
been secured for the measure, and as
its passage is earnestly desired by Com
missioner Lochren and Assistant Secre
to»r of the Interior Reynolds, he has
promised to recognize Mr. martin to
call it up in the near future.
The bill is also on the senate calendar
and members of the senate committee
on pensions are pledged to put forth
every effort to secure its consideration.
SEVEN TIMES MARRIED.
A Man Who Paid for Six Divorce! Tries
the Same Woman Again.
Chicago, Jan. B.—Mrs. Mary J. Dun
levy and James S. Dunlevy, six times
divorced and seven times married, were
united for the latest and they say the
last time by Justice Randall H. White.
The bridegroom expected to answer to
charges of assault and battery, brought
by the woman, but she changed her
mind.
“I thought you were here to prose
cute him?” said the court.
“I would rather marry him,” said
Mrs. Dunlevy. “You see, we’ve been
married off and on for 20 years, and I
don’t see why we shouldn’t get married
again.”
“But how about you, Dunlevy? Do
you want to marry this woman?”
‘‘Well, I dou’t know, judge,” said the
defendant; “I’ve paid for six divorces
already.”
He finally consented. Abuse and
drink were the causes of divorce, and
and Mrs. Dunlevy was always the plain
tiff.
IN AN INCUBATOR.
Another New York Baby Struggling for
Exiiitence, Like Baby Haight Did.
New York, Jan. B.—Another New
York baby is struggling for existence on
a bed of cotton in an incubator. A few
months ago a child of very wealthy par
ents, whose birth made her heir to a
large estate, was kept alive by the same
artificial means. This time it is the
baby of parents in moderate circum
stances, but the baby’s life is jnst as
dear.
Five days ago, Mrs. W. Sacks, of 51
One Hundred and Fourteenth street,
gave birth to this child, which though
very tiny is perfectly formed.
An incubator was provided at once
and it is believed that the baby will
live, although the mother is in a very
critical condition.
CALI FORNIA’S GOVE RNO R.
Efforts to Deprive Budd of the Office by
the Republicans.
Sacramento, Jan. B.—Attorney Gen
eral Hart has rendered a lengthy opin
ion holding that it would be a violation
of the constitution for the state to de
prive Governor-elect Budd of his seat,
and that the oath of office must be ad
ministered to him. Budd declares that
he will take the office this week. The
contest committee of the Republican
state central committee has decided to
have a resolution introduced in both
houses providing for the appointment
of committees to investigate the charges
of fraud in connection with the recent
election. It will also provide for the
postponement of the governor’s inaug
uration until the committees have re
ported,
IN TENNESSEE.
The Lawmakers Hive Not Got Down to
Biislnee* in Eirnmt Yet.
Nashville, Jan. B.—-The senate met
and, without transacting any business,
adjourned until 2 o’clock, the house not
having completed its organization.
The house, after electing its officers,
appointed a committee to notify the
governor that it was ready to receive
any message he might wish to send in.
The house then adjourned until 2
o’clock.
The Democratic caucus for the con
sideration of the gubernatorial question
has not been held yet, but the leaders
are still at work in that direction.
Virginia Wants Leo S. Ely.
New York, Jan. B.—Detectives ar
rested Leo S. Ely at the Astor House at
the request of the chief of police of
Norfolk, Va. According to informa
tion received by the police here, Ely
was the Richmond, Va., representative
of C. E. Verdier & Co., brokers, and it
is said forged their name to a check for
$2,000 and came to this city. He de
nied his identity at first, but later ad
mitted it and said he had done nothing
wrong. He was remanded to await the
arrival of an officer from Virginia.
Explosives Seised In Turkey.
Constantinole, Jan. 8. —The press
of this city publish a dispatch from
Zeeki Pasha, commander of the Fourth
army corps stationed at Erzingjan, in
Asiatic Turkey, announcing the seizure
of a large quantity of explosives intend
ed to be used by the Armenian agita
tors.
Temperance People Call a Convention.
Pittsburg, Jan. B.—The committee
of 100 representing those desirous of
forming a new party for the abolition
of the liquor traffic and other national
evils have issued a call for a national
conference' to take place in LaFayette
hall, Pittsburg, on March 14 next.
Indiana’s New Supreme Court.
Indianapolis, Jan. B.—The supreme
court of Indiana has reorganized with
James McCabe as chief justice. The
new members are: L. J. Monks, of
Winchester, and James H. Jordan, of
Martinsville. Judge McCabe is an old
member of the court.
Spain Comet to Time.
Washington, Jan. 8. —Dispatches to
the department of state from Minister
Hannis Taylor, at Madrid, indicate the
success of the president’s protest against
the action of Spain in virtually shut
ting out American flour from her west
Indian possessions.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
FRENCH CHAMBER
A Stormy Session of That B dy May be
Expected.
A CONVICTED SOCIALIST ELECTED
Efforts Made to Set Mr. Rich
ards at Liberty
WILL BE FOUGHT TO THE BITTER END
By the Government Followers—-He Insulted
President Cassiiner-Perier -Social
ists Demand His Release.
Paris, Jan. B.—The Paris newspapers
agree in the prophecy that the session
of the chamber of deputies of 1895
which has just begun, will be a stormy
and eventful one. It is expected that
M. Brisson will be re-elected president
of the chamber without opposition, and
that the first business of the session
will be a discussion of the question of
the release of M. Gerault Richard, who
is now confined in prison for having in
sulted President Casimir Perier.
M. Richard, who is editor of The
Chambard, a Socialist newspaper, was
elected to the chamber of deputies a
few days ago to represent the Thirteenth
district of Paris.
As the liberty of deputy cannot be
restricted during the session of the
chamber the Socialists demand M. Rich
ard’s immediate release from prison,
and it is believed that the government
will be compelled to tolerate him.
Will Fight Richard’s Release.
London, Jan. B.—A Paris correspond
ent of the Central News says the gov
ernment has resolved determinedly to
oppose the efforts of some Socialist dep
uties and their allies to secure the re
lease of M. Richard.
COLORADO’S GOVERNOR.
The w Fxf'cntivn Was Inaugurated and
a Dig Bull and Reception Followed.
Denver, Jan. B.—Members of the
Colorado state legislature left the Capi
tol building shortly before noon and
proceeding to Tabor opera house met in
joint session for the inauguration of
Governor elect Mclntyre. The theatre
was elaborately and artistically decorat
ed for the occasion.
Lieutenant Governor Nichols presid
ed, and after a short prayer by the Bev.
Thomas Uzzell, Governor-elect Mcln
tyre was introduced and the oath of
office was administered by Chief Jus
tice Hoyt of the supreme court. This
was followed by the delivery of an in
augural address.
There was a reception at the Brown
Palace hotel and an inaugural ball at
the Broadway theater. <
J X
GONE TO JAIL.
Debs and His Comrudes Begin to Serve
Their Sentences In Chic tgo.
Chicago, Jan. B.—Eugene V. Dabs and
the other officers and directors of the
American Rrilway union, went to Cook
county jail to begin serving the sen
tence recently imposed on them for
contempt of court. There was no for
mal procedure. During the duy the
men dropped in one by one and sur
rendered themselves to the maishal.
An appeal to the supreme court will be
presented the latter part of this week,
being now in course of preparation.
The chances are that the prisoners
will be obliged to remain in jail for at
least two weeks before the supreme
court can be heard from. Unless the
decision at that time is favorable, they
will have to serve out their terms.
Ohio Miners Return to Work.
Massillon, Jan. B—The8 —The miners of
this district, numbering 8,000 men, rep
resented by delegates in convention,
have decided to return to work at the
60-cent rate made by an arbitration
board. The majority of the men in this
district have been out since th 3 inaugu
ration of the national coal strike in
April of last year They wanted 70
cents a ton for mining, but will now
work for GO cents, but claim the arbi
tration board favored the operators iu
reacning a settlement on a political
basis.
About to Solve the Mystery.
Denver, Jan. B. Alphonso Maier, a
vagabond French sailor, who arrived in
this citjr last August from Salt Lake
City, is now believed by many to be the
“Strangler,” whose crimes caused such
a sensation. Marchman, the man ac
cused of the crime, made a lengthy
statement denying the charges made
againpt him, and declaring that Maier
Was the guilty partv. The police are
inclined to believe the mystery has at
last *en solved.
•o. ITotldod oi >• Advance.
Chicago, Jan. B.—Representatives
here of the two biggest plate glass com
panies in the United States have re
ceived no notice yet that the price had
been advanced 20 per cent, the figures
going back to those fixed Oct. 17. but
which were subsequently cut on account
of a disagreement at a meeting held by
the companies’ representatives Deo. 20
at Cleveland.
Will Run by Electricity.
Boston, Jan. B.—The New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad is
preparing to equip Its Nantasket beach
and Warren and Bristol branches with
electricity to replace steam power,
which is now used. The Nantasket
beach line is 10 miles and the Warreu
and Bristol 21 miles in length.