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BUFFALO, N. AUGUST 15, 1897. VOL. XXI SI-PRICE FIVE CENTS. Have you newsdealer save you' SIIEEHAN la 10,000 HAVEGONE THE SUNDAY NEWS TALKS OF CUBA 3 -GETS- WEYLER'S BLUFF WAS HIS LETTER.

Not Only Did He Resign, But Marquis d'Ahumada and His Whole Staff Will Quit. FULL ASSOCIATED PRESS HAS A SPECIAL WIRE AND i ..1 1 1 I iiiiu inc new luriv juuruui uiiilc, uvcr uiiiui 1 iiri-i Report of The. Journal. STAY IN CUBA. HE MAY TRY TO His Reception When He Entered Havana Was One the Coolest No One Went Out to Greet Him To Forestall the Probable Action of the New Premier.

Si 1 IS BOSS. Croker Retired Forever From tbe Politics of Leadership. SHEEHAN SOLE "BOSS OF TAMMANY. Id Foil Control of All tbe Forces and Says So Plainly and Without Dodging. SHEEBAH'S HANDS ARE UPHELD CROKER.

Told II in Personal Friends to Sec That He Ha the IIohh-JuIiii Sliorhan Talks of the Leadership. By James Creelman. (Copyright, IW, by W. R. Hearst.) NEW YORK.

Aug. 14. The shadow of Richard Croker has passed away from Tammuny Hall forever. Mr. Sheehan, the new supreme leader of the organization, yesterday confirmed that fact In a manner that leaves no room for doubt or suspicion.

The strong, remorseless man who seized upon political power so firmly that he actually smashed the notorious lobby at Albany and became the lobby himself, has actually retired from New York politics. As I sat at the table In the open air with Mr. Sheehan at Long Branch yesterday I could not help comparing his frank, plain speech and his amiable manner with the brusque evasions of Mr. Croker. He spoke like a man of the people, simple, modest and straight to the point He has a face in which there Is the faintest suggestion of ex-Mayor Gllroy, but his eyes are dark and kindly.

There is a peculiar earnestness about him that I have seldom found among the local politicians of New York. He Is gentle, almost timid, in his way of Mr. leaned upon the table and cocked one leg over the other. He spoke slowly and softly. NOTHING NEW IN IT.

"There Is nothing new In this announcement that Mr. Croker has no connection with Tammany Hail," he said, "but the public will now believe It when Mr. Croker announces himself In such a vigorous, unequivocal and manly fashion. When Mr. Croker comes to New York he will come simply, as a voter.

When he retired from the leadership some time ago he meant what he said, and those who have been going to Europe to ask him to interfere have been told by Mm In plain language that he had nothing to do with politics. "Mr. Croker will have no part In the selection of the Democratic candidate for Mayor of the Greater New York. He will not be present at any of the party conferences. So far as the leadership of Tammany Hail is concerned, Mr.

Croker speaks the truth when he says that is in my hands. "And as the nslbleleader of Tammany I want to say that there is not the slightest element of unrest or discord in the I am absolutely on perfect terms of agreement with the other leaders. CROKER CLEAR OUT. "Mr: Croker's hand does not move a single wheel In the machinery of Tammany. He Is not consulted with.

He desires to be let alone and to do -what he may as a private If he tenders any advice It will simply be the advice of a private Democrat, and I know of no man who has sounder or keener Judgment in New York politics: Mr. Croker has told his personal friends to hold my hands up as leader and to recognize the fact that he Is out of power." A slanting beam of sunlight lighted up Mr. Sheehan's face as he sprawled back in his chair and knotted his hands ever his knees. "I realize the responsibilities that are upon me now as the leader of Tammany Hall," he said, gravely, "and I can say to the Democrats and all other parts of the Greater New York that we are about to win a very great victory." WILL MAKE ABMOR. WASHINGTON, Aug.

14. The Union Iron Works San Francisco has accepted the navy department's terms for the diagonal armor for the bulkheads for the battleship Wisconsin, now under construction at Uleir ship yard. flondiie Region Still the Mecca For Hundreds of Pilgrims From States. ALL THE SHIPS ARE FULL TO GUARDS. to lore Room on tbe Boats Going From Seattle to Jaaeau or to St, Michaels.

II-GOYERNOR SHEAKLY SAYS WAIT FOR SPRIHG. lie Sy It la Foolish to (io Now and That the Klondike Keglon Sot tbe Only Good District. (Special to the Sunday News.) 3EATTLE. Aug. 14.

Hon. Jomn Sheakley, for a decade resident at Alaska, during four years of which period he was Chief Executive of the Territory, having resigned the Governorship July 15, In order to make way for President, McKlnley's appointee. Gov. Brady, says It Ib simply Butcldal for men to attempt to reach Dawson this year by either the White or Chllcoot passes and that the chances are little or no better for them to arrive at their destination by way of the Yukon. "From now on," Alaska's ex-Governor said today, "you will see many discouraged men comlnsr back by returning boats.

It Is too late In the season to go Into the Yukon fields by way of either pass and It Is no safer to try the Yukon at this late day. "There Is much gold on. the Yukon," Dov. Sheakley continued, "but men should not lose their heads In efforts to get It." "What will be the output of Yukon fields for 1897?" "I should say the yield for the British and American Yukon district will be about $7,000,000. I think a mistake Is being made by so many rushing to Klondike.

Miller, Birch and many other, creeks around Circle City and emptying Into the Alaskan Yukon all pay from $16 to (25 and some of them even higher per day, and this, It seems to me, Is pretty good these times." AN OLD MINER WRITES. Joseph Clark, a miner of 30 years' ex- rlence, writing from Dyea to Col. P. McKernan, this city, concerning the condition of affairs along White and Chllcoot passes, says: "We have been tramping to and fro through thick mud and snow for roore-than two weeks, packing our grub upon our backs over mountains. This Is our Jast trip.

What we can't take this time shall sell. There is more confusion here than In hades. Every man's out-lit, after being dumped off ship Into mud, looks like every other man's outfit. Every, man Ib crying, We Vere just lucky to wire a tag on the grub pack and It came out all right. There are about 3000 would-be gold seekers here and they will stay here unless they do as we have done, make pack horses out of our noble selves and pack their grub over mountain on their honest backs.

PACKING HORSES. "There are quite a. number of pack liorses here, rigged out with 'sawbucks' their backs instead of There is not a packing train here worth the name and there are about a dozen pack trains with packers would be godsend to people who are waiting for 'something to turn up. If men would turn out and fix the trails and tramp down snow, they would soon reach the lake and gold fields. Tell people who are coming this way If they expect to have their outfits packed over a mountain on the hurricane deck of a eayuse, to put their goods up inside of packs well lashed, or in gunny sacks In firm lashings.

All boxes should be of proper size and 'heft' for side packs and well lashed. It would be well to secure the assistance of some old packer to put the Dutfit in proper shape. "Indians are refusing to carry much of the goods that are here, unless packages are packed and roped. All boats that were shipped here will remain here, for it will cost more to have them packed over the mountain than boats wfll cost at the lake. This reminds me of the Cariboo excitement, but there are more schemers in this." JAMESES GOING IN.

Among the arrivals today heading northward are: A. James, J. W. James, relatives of the desperadoes of that name; John Curtis, Clinton, and Loomis Smith, Quary, Colorado. Curtis is a young farmer lad, but the others are middle aged men andexperieneed mln-ers.

For years they have delved for treasure in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico and now are eager to try the Yukon placer. "Everybody at our home In Missouri is excited about Klondike," said S. A. James, leader of the party, "and many planning to start We are going by the Alkl on the 17th to Skaguay and ex- fiect to get through all right. I know ots of.men who are turning back, but that don't discourage Wewlll get over the pass if anybody can.

We will take horses and about 1000 pounds of supplies apiece." There is no evidence here about the Klondike excitement abating. Every passage is sold on the next four or five outgoing Bteamers. The steamship Humboldt will sail for St. Michaels and Dawson City Sunday night. Monday Tarallon will get away and day following Alkl, now due from Dyea, will sail again.

About 5fi0 have today taken passage for the Yukon gold fields on boats sailing from Seitttle and other Puget Sound points and a conservative estimate places the number to depart between now and Sept. at 2800, rslAl Or KOKTRR RIAL DEAD, YORK. Auk-. 14. Albert Bial of osier Rial's 5' "sic Hall flier tonight ft fos resilience, l.i4 West Forty-en nth of noj-voin trouble, from nep 1- r.

born in n. t-r .4 Thinks the Liberals Will Likely Bo Called to Power in Spain. SHOCKED AT REBELGAINS. 'A Scandal That tlio Insurgents May Have Been Able to Loot a Town." WOULD REJECT OUR CLAIMS. And Would Deal Ralhcr Severely With the United Stalcs-Thinks the Conservative Party's Situation Is Critical.

By Manuel De Alhama. (Copyright, 1M7. by W. R. Hearst.) MADRID.

Aug. 14. Senor Sagasla, the leader of the Liberal party, says: "In my opinion the present Cabinet must continue In offlre until such political difficulties as may arise from the questions of Cuba and the Philippine Islands show the necessity of a change of Government, t'nfortunately the division In the ranks of the Conservative party Is so great and so deep that I really don't know who can preside permanently. "Marshal Martlnes Campos, Senor Pldal, president of the Congress, and Senor Elduayen, president of the Senate, would make good premiers, but they have got many enemies In their own party. I am afraid we shall soon be called to govern the country.

It does not please me much, but I am ready to take the responsibilities of power the moment Her Majesty calls me to do so." Attitude Toward Cuba. Talking of Cuba and the United States, Senor Sagasta says the situation In Cuba is worse every day. It Is a scandal that the insurgents may have been able to loot a town like Marian, and a fact which proves that the central provinces are not pacified. Fortunately the interior and exterior complications, such as the strikes and the Hawaiian question, which now afflict the United States, shall contribute to smooth the relations of the American Government with Spain. "I have cause to believe 4hat.

Mr. Woodford, on his being appointed, received Instruction to exact from Spain the termination of the war in Cuba In a very short time, taking as pretext the harm suffered by American Interests and commerce, but now he seems to come with a more peaceful spirit and with the wish to conserve friendly relations." "If the Liberals come to power at an early date what policy shall you follow with regards to the United States' claims?" Would Reject Claims. To this question, Senor Sagasta answered: "I shall only accept those that may be Just, but I shall energetically reject those that are not giving satisfac tion to what Is reasonable after dueex amination. according to laws and international rights. I shall have all the more strength to reject unjust claims In the questions with the United States.

"My purpose Is to be energetic without weakness of any kind, and also without bombastic utterances which might lead us to an unjust rupture. It shall be my greatest care to show Europe that reason and right are on our side, and that If we go to war it shall be on offense or provocation from the United States. I am afraid the death of our Senor Canovas will have some Influence on Cuban affairs, possibly the rebels shall feel the necessity of pushing more actively the campaign for fear that Spain may grant concessions which would take away elements from the field:" 1 CONTENTSOF THE SUNDAY NEWS. WASHINGTON. D.

Aug. 14; Western New York: Thunder storms; cooler Sunday afternoon or night; brisk southwesterly winds, becoming westerly. PAGE 1 Senora Sagasta Talks. Latest From Klondike. Richmond Opposes G.

A. R. 4 London and Berlin Cable Let- ters. Mad Mullah at Work. Buffalo Man Held for a Crime at Lockport.

3 65th Regiment Home Again. Encampment News. Main Street's Brilliant Lights. News of the City. 14 Editorial.

I Society and Musical. 6 World of Labor. Man About Town. Regimental News. 7 Buffalo at the Top.

Momo Won the Race. Star Pointer Breaks His Record, 8 Prof. Cawell In Detroit. Main Street Is Busy. Business Revival.

9 Measuring Wind Pressure. Strange race of Yeso. Malaria Germ Found. 10 Constantinople's Mighty Walls. Klondike Fields Not the Richest.

Women go Camping. 11 Reindeer For Klondike Miners. Uses of the Klondike: Skyscrapers and Earthquakes, Great Dane Dogs. 14 For Women. 13 Boys' and Girls' Page.

14 Trout Fjshlng and How. Gold in Missouri. Jessie Benton Fremont. Some National Portraits are Bogus. 15 Old BriUsh Graves.

Secret Societies. Caylor's Baseball Gossip. 16 Churches Today. The Great Want Directory. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE AXKS FOR KLONDIKE.

DUNKIRK, Aug. 14 (Special). The Romer Axe Co. received a large order for several hundred axes today from a in Taoorna. The axes are for the g-okt fields and will be shipped a two weeks.

DISPATCHES r. t.i- il. i fy'i ueis me run special 7. New York Press. RICHMOND DIVIDED.

Newspaper Editorially Condemns the G. A. R. Encampment Invitation. Virginia Not Ready to Entertain the Grand Army, With the Color Line So Closely Drawn.

(Special to the Sunday News.) RICHMOND, Va Aug. 14. The proposition of the Business Men's Association to Induce the Grand Army Encampment to meet here In 1899 Is still attracting wide attention. There Is great divergence of opinion as to the policy of the city endeavoring to secure this encampment. Many of the ablest men in Virginia, Including some of the most conspicuous officials in Virginia, are opposed to the The Richmond Dispatch, the oldest and most Influential paper in VlVglnla, will tomorrow have a long editorial in which the proposition will be calmly opposed.

"Our people," the editorial says, "are much divided upon this question. The great majority ot them regret that the scheme was ever-broached. There are difficulties In the way that cannot be removed. Greatest of all these is the race question." Here thfere Is a color line, not only Inhotels and boading houses, but In railroad cars, saloons, places of amusement, churches, etc. We do not believe the G.

A R. would consent to conform to our customs and we know that our people would not and could not consent to abandon their customs for a day or an hour. Again, Ib would be practically impossible for our Confederate camps to parade with the A. R. posts, since the G.

A. R. has adopted the rule that none of Its members may appear In line with organizations that display Confederate flags, and we believe that no camp of ours would think of parading without Its camp flags." At the annual meeting here of the United Confederate Veterans of the 8tate this subject-will be discussed and there Is little doubt the proposition will not be favored. SENECA COUNTY KErCBLlCASS. SENECA FALLS, N.

Aug. 14. William R. Van Rensselaer was nominated for the Assembly and Albert C. of Waterloo for Sheriff by the Seneca county Republican convention today, VA Boy Bryan Used to Say STRIKERS TO Although Twenty Arrests CosT Miners Fight Monday In the PITTSBURG, Aug.

14. For the next few days the eyes of the Industrial world will be turned toward Pittsburg. greatest anxiety will prevail until Monday, when the Injunction proceedings against the marching miners wH! be finally heard. That there Is much Interest in the situation is evidenced by tht presence here of a number of the foremost labor leaders In the country. MI; chael D.

Ratchford, National president of the United Mine Workers of America; Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, and James Sovereign, general master workman of the Knights of Labor, arrived here today. They came from West Virginia, and are brown and enthusiastic. Ratchford seemed to be well pleased with the outlook, and in an interview said: They. Are Enthusiastic. "The flcht Is In a better condition today than It ever was.

The men are as solid as a rock. They are Increasing In numbers and. determination. They are growing stronger every day, and there are more organizations among them than there have We have reached the point where we' are very much curtailing the output and where we have the courts to fight. In this connection I wish to say for every man that is incarcerated there will be 100 friends gained for the cause.

We have not come here to defy the courts or Judges, but discharge a plain duty as we know and understand It. If it would be a crime to tarlk to men of the benefits of trades unionism and call them together In peaceful assemblage, we are surely ready to meet the issue." What Gompera Says. President Samuel Gompers expressed a hopeful view of the situation in West Virginia. He said there was some coal being produced to certain sections, but the supply was being gradually cut off. There was, he said, geneifc.1 sympathy for the cause in the mountain State, and maintained that fully 13,000 of the 20,000 diggers of that State have Joined the suspension.

In the case of the Injunction being continued, it is altogether probable that some of the men may march In order to get arrested. The reason for holding off is said to be due to the fact that the men hope the Injunctions will be quashed. In case they win, the strikers say they will camp right where they are and march every morning until the strike Is won. The camp commissary is well stocked with provisions and so far as the In of as of Eugena Bryson. by W.

R. Hearat.1 that Weyler's prompt resignation Is calculated to anticipate a probable removal and avert his being called to strict account of his stewardship. Some, however. Intimate that the object Is to embarrass Azcarraga at an Inopportune moment and thus force the latter temporarily to reconfirm Weyler's powers here. In confirmation of this, Weyler's close partisans are making strenuous efforts to work up a local demonstration In his favor.

To offset the surprising coldness of the conservative Spanish classes toward him. the Cuban Autonomist leaders Montoro, Cueto, Saladrlgas and Fernandez de Castro, were Induced, through promises to release certain home rulers undergoing incarceration as political suspects, to declare their absolute satisfaction with the Weyler regime, inhumane as was his methods, and Indorse him. as the champion ot colonial autonomy, and as better fitted than Blanco or even Martinez Campos to impartially implant the reforms Canovas promised Cuba. "On- the other- hand when--Weyler's resignation became known on the streets some of his friends started the story that he was called to Madrid by Premier Azcarraga to enter the cabinet as Minister of War and It was suggested that Polaviejo would probably succeed him here. An afternoon paper endeavored to publish this, but the press censor struck It out The editor of one of Weyler's organs in private conversation lastnlght predicted the early downfall of the Spanish Bourbons, saying that within six months the people of the peninsula must choose between royalty and the republican government, and unless monarchical ihTefestiTbe previously strengthened and united by the marriage of Prince Jaime and Princess de Austurias the republic will surety be reestablished.

With Canovas dead andiCampos In his dotage the days of the Alfoneos are numbered. A report Is being circulated this morning that a national ministry Is about to be formed at Madrid with Martinez Campos as premier, with Sagasta In the foreign office, other portfolios being distributed between Conservatives and' Liberals. Russe, the baby's father, was there, too, very proud and happy. "He congratulated me that I bad be-cume an auntie," saya Mrs. Walker.

"He said I ought to be big and proud. He said he was very proud of the babyj I never heard of anybody as my brother. In-law or the father of my niece, now Mrs. Pierce, but Mr. De Russe.

When he was courting my sister he used to give" me candy so that I would not tell my father he visited my sister. My father did not like De Russe, who used to drink. De RuBse was a carpenter; he was finishing my father's house." i MINISTER TO RUSSIA. Hitchcock Has Been Appointed, Say the President's Private Secretary. NEW YORK, Aug.

14. J. A. Porterjj secretary to President McKinley, has, sent the following dispatch from Hotel 1C TM to the Associated' Press: "Nathan A. Hitchcockof St Louis hag been offered and has accepted the Ministership to Russia and will be appointed immediately." DOG'S FRIGHTFUL ACT.

Tore the Scalp From the Three-Year Old Daughter of His Master, NTACK, N. Aug. 14. The 3-year, old daughter of Coi. Charles N.

formerly United States Marshal oti Brooklyn, was nearly kilif-d by his New-; foundland dog at Spring- Villey lo'S evening. The dog had bec-n out for romp, and when it returned V. little girl's head in its mouth and toi the scalp off, besides inflicting of" frightful injuries. Three sur.jiis tended the child last nipht. recover.

GOING lt HAMILTON, A. 'tradition papes in 1 Bull, who is w.q i tharc- of 1 of 1 wi'd They Went iiand in Hand. By George (Copyright, M7, 4 WAN A. Aug. 14.

As I endeavored Vl I to Intimate In a prlvato dispatch'of Pi the 12th, Weyler, upon reaching Havana the previous night, wired his resignation to Madrid, his decision being followed by the resignation of Vlee-Governor General Ahumada, Civil Governor Palmerola, the Colonial Treasurer, the managing director of the Spanish Hank here, and the minor staff officials, military and civil. Weyler's formal entry Into the city at the head of his black guards of honor was a disappointment to his most Intimate friends. Never before, since Martinez Campos' arrival here after he was defeated at Collseo, was such a lack of enthusiasm shown upon the return of a general-in-chlef from the field of operations. Not a cheer greeted him as he rode through the leading streets from the suburbs to his palace, whilst members of the local volunteer corps made themselves conspicuous by their absence, and the regular army officers sat In the cafes along the line of march, apparently wholly unconcerned as' their chief rode by. Since reaching the palace, Weyler has refused to be interviewed, even by representatives of the Madrid press, and has occupied himself almost exclusively In the dispatch of private correspondence, while trusted adjutants are getting his baggage ready for shipment at a moment's notice.

As yet, however, no direct word has reached him from Madrid, either accepting his resignation or requesting him to continue in command. But in Government circles and local military clubs It is openly reported that Gen. Blanco is coming out to succeed him with the lucky Gen. Maclas as second in command. This news Is based on private despatches received by prominent Spanish brokers yesterday.

Those who argue that even should Azcarraga retain the premiership Weyler must go. They recall the facts that some months since the Minister of War fished to resign owing to differences with the Captain General here, and Wreyler himself in a recent speech on Canovas' death admitted that Canovas alone had sustained him. The consensus of Havana opinion Is FUR THE-GOULDS. Depositions By Sarah Angell's Mother and Sister Are -Conclusive, Mother Says Her Daughter Was Never Married to Jay Gould. Sister Tells More.

(Special to the Sunday News.) NEW YORK, Aug. 14. Jay Gould's sons and daughters are piling up evidence against Mrs. Sarah Ann Angell, the old lady who Uvea at Rouse's Point, N. who claims Jay Gould made her his young and blushing wife in '53.

Several depositions, taken by the commissioners in Angell's suit to recover hej alleged dower right, were filed in the County Clerk's office yesterday. In these depositions Mrs. Angell's mother and sister declare they never heard of her marriage to Jay Gould. They declare too, that Mrs. Angell's daughter, Mrs.

Motile Pierce, who really seems to think the Gould blood flowes in her veins, is the child of a carpenter named DeRusse, Mrs. Angell's first husband. In these interesting depositions once more figures Mrs. Margaret E. Cody Of Denver, who has been so much interested in this suit Here Mrs.

Cody is trying to find Mrs. Angell, and Mrs. Mollie Pierce is trying to make sure what her honest relatives will swear to. Mrs. Angell's mother is Mrs.

Emily Brown, who lives at Douglas. Mich. Mrs. Rwiwn rtennftp thAt nhe was born Emily Blanchard, that she has had 14 children. and that thererore she cannot remember the exact date on which Sarah Ann Mm.

hop Rut Mr Rmwn is quite certain that Sartih Ann's first hus band was a man name jtiusse, ana that they had one child, who subsequently became Mrs. Pierce. "Did you ever hear your daughter, Mrs. Angell, had married Jay Gould?" Mrs. Brown was asked.

"I never did," Bhe answered. "I first heard her name coupled with that of Gould two or three years apo." Mrs. Fanny Walker's disposition also supplies the strongest evidence for the Ooulds. Mrs. Walker, who lives in Michigan, is old Mrs.

Brown's daughter and consequently Aneell's sister. Mrs. Angell has ail atonic devlared tbnt her daughter, nw Mrs. is Gould's child. Mrs.

Wa bmg 7 years vMK. Mrs. dan MARCH AGAIN. Have Been Made, the Will Commence on Coal Fields. material man is concerned, the strikers will not suffer.

No move will be made by the Sheriff toward raiding the camp3 until after the hearing on Monday. If the Injunction is continued he says the camps will be broken up In short order. The Bunola mine, near Elizabeth, was closed down again today. Twelve arrests of strikers for disorderly conduct were made today and eight yesterday. The men were brought to Pittsburg and lodged in Jail in default of bail.

The strikers made no resistance when arrested. Another effort will be made to start up Monday morning and the strikers expect to take their usual stand. The managers of the mine are somewhat discouraged over their futile attempts to resume operations. SEN ATOR GEORGE DEAD. Mississippi Statesman Passed Away Saturday at His Home.

Had a Long Career in the Politics of His State--Sixteen Years a Senator. MISSISSIPPI CITY, Aug. 14. United States Senator J. Z.

George died here at 2:40 P. M. Senator George was not a native of Mississippi, but had resided in this State since his 8th year. He wa born Monroe county, Georgia, Oct, 26, 1S26. Senator George was educated in the common schools and did not begin his professional career until after the close the Mexican War, in which he served a private In the regiment commanded by Jefferson Davis.

Among other engagements in which he participated was the battle of Monterey. When, the Civil War was closed, Mr. George returned to Carroll county. He was chairman of the Democratto executive committee in 1875-76. In 1879 he was appointed to the Supreme bench and soon afterward elected Chief Justice, In which capacity he was serving his State when first elected to the Senate of the United States in 1881.

He had been twice re-elected and had he been permitted to serve his entire term would, on the 4th of March, 1899, have completed his IRth year In the Senate. He had declined a re-election motion a year ago on account of bis health, and H. D. Money had been chosen as his successor for the term beginning in 18i)9..