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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-28
CHAPTER XXI.

ct. GEORGES, HANOVER SQUARE
at the conclus--a of his lonishin's
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
AN EARTHQUAKE.

The Steamer City of Sidney, whicL ar
rived at San Francisco from Hong Xong
and Yokohama, brings through The ia
pauese journals the partieulars of
The volcanic eruption of Baudai bank on
the 18th If July. The det lis of the
catastrophe came in 9 somewhat de-
spoiled form. The Choyo Shimbka dis
patched special reporter 10 the scene.
According to MS account the villages
surrounding md Iii heard the strarge
rumbling sorlds and felt the shocks of
the elr;hIrakc from 18th. These pheno-
mena continued ihtermittently for two
days end nights, but not being attended
by ANY serious r, suit no great disquiet
WIS felt. On the morning of the 18th,
at about s o'clock, smaller Bandai San
'rembled and roarcd violently. Imme-
diately afterwards ashes began to fall.
the sky suddenly grew dark and the
rumbing sounds continued. accompanied
by violent earthquakes and flare of daz
zling flame The crest of the smaller
Bandai San appeared to be lifted bodily
upwards and then to fall again with a
tremendous noise. Then followed show
ers of red mud, mingled with large
stones, spreading havoc around. Such,
indeed, WIS the nature of nearly all
erupt ted and mud with NJ small stones.
but acc ompanicd occasionally by heavy
ro ks Nearly SEQ were killed.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18

A dispatch from Carthage, Tenn, saws
Miss Daisy Judd OF Nashville committed
suicide 10y shooting herself through the
head with a pistol at New Middleton last
night Miss Judd was vt her uncle's, J
A Johnson, where she and her sister are
boarding and attending school. Last
night she went to her room with her Sis
ter as usual. Her sister retired and was
SION asleep. Miss Daisy then slipped in
to another room and secured an old pis-
tol from her uncle's trunk, and gong
across the road some distance from the
house shot herself through the head. She
was found this morning and the pistol
was found lying by her side. Her rela
tives say that she was prompted to the
commission Of the deed 10y a love affair
but decline to give particulars The
young lady's relatives came to Nashville
some time ago from Evansville, Ind. to
live; but she has been staying with her
uncle at New Middleton for several years
past attending school.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18

While numbers of cities in the state
are quarnniinci against jacksonville and
9th points in Florida. Gainesville. Ga. .,
the p radiSe Of the hcaltl, and pleasure
seeker. opens wide her gates ard invites
the unfortunate citizens To come and
paitak" Of her sparkling water. cool and
rcfrc,h;ng lrcczcS and wholesome diet.
The atmo lh re- is too pure there for any
epidemic to take mp its abode. ami the
city extends cor lial welcome to all
those who are fleeing from the awful
sCour4c.
Chattanooga on Sunday established a
quarantine agninst J cksonvile and all
yellow fever infected points. A car load
OF jacksonville refugees who were ~
fnui l. Cat n oogJ "cTr lEt "a ,n
dept hy the mayor and board of health,
and were not permit Il to remain over.
They went North. \ penalty Of Sl.00c
fine or Imprisonment twelve months on
the chlingang, will be imposed on any
conductor who allows a sleeping ear from
a yellow fever infected district to sioT
within the city limits of Macon, Ga.
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THE KANSAS OUTBKEAK.
Arrival Of the state Troops NJ Liberal
several Arrests.

The troops sent out to restore order In
Stevens county. disarm the warfaring in
habitants Of Woodsdale and IIugotOn.
and assist in the arrest of the murderers of
Sheriff Cross and his three deputies. ar
rived at IIu9OtOn on Sunday evening.
After the troops were drawn up in a line
around the court house square Gen. Mcy-
ers, the commander of the militia, had
the proclamation of the Governor read to
the assembled citizens, and the soldiers
were ordered to disarm the inhabitants
of the town. The latter part of the pro-
ceeding was not very successful, lis the
news of the coming of the troops had
reached the town before their arrival. and
in consequence very few arms could he
found. The same measures were taken
by the troops to-day at Woodsdale and
with about the same result. Yesterday
evening the United States marshal arres-
ted sam Robinson, J b Chamberlain and
some Others. He has warrants for Sam
uel Wood and Edward Short, of Woods
dale, and some inhabitants in HugotOn.
The above arrests were made before the
troops arrived. and strange to say. Robin
son. who had frequently boasted that he
would like to see the man who could ar
rest him. submitted to his arrest without
offering any resistance. 1t is expected
that the prisoners will be brought here to-
morrow and taken on the afternoon train
to Topeka for trial
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
A BOYS HORaIBLE DEATH.
He Wa. Too Familiar With A Reptile
And Died In AgOny,

While two boys, Jackson Moore and
John Ilsrveys; aged about seventeen
years, were hunting squirrels across the
river from Memphis, in Arkansas Tues
daY, they discovered large rattlesnake
coiled upon rock apparently asleep
Moore said he would capt'Te the snake
alive. He crept u,rto the deadly RATHER
and by quick movement caught it firm
ly below the head and held it at arms
length in triumph. Suddenly the snake
col ed itself around the boys arm. He
attempted to throw it off. when the rep:
tile struck him in the neck. Its fangs
became fastened in the flesh. He scream
ed with horror. and grasping the snake
with both hands tore it loose and flung
IT to the ground. He then fell in a
Swoon. while his terrified friend fled for
assistance The nearest house was two
miles distant. and when help arrived, the
poor lad was past help and died in agony.
The snake was found coiled close by.
and when killed. measured four feet,
nine inches, and had eighteen rattles.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
building llailr0a de-.

OF the number of miles of new railroad
track laid in t. e United States during
the past six months. the south leads
the other States largely, the total new
mileage in the south since January I, be-
ing greater than that of the Reminder of
the country considered together. New
roads have sprung up almost everywhere.
but the following represents only the
track as it was placed: Alabama. 8
lines, ia miles; Arkansas. lines. A
miles; FLORIDA. ) lines, - miles; Geor-
gia lines, 295 miles; Kentucky ) lines,
III: Louisiana 3 lines. so miles; Mississ-
;ppi lines, - nils: North Carolina .
lines. 80 miles; South Carolina : lines.
40 miles; Tennessee lines, 144 miles
Texas lines. 119 miles; Virginia lines,
20 miles; West Virginia lines. 10 miles.
Total 20 lines. 1,449.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
recommendations That Have Been
Ignored.

The Eoening Post has the cruelty to
shoot at the Republicans this extract
from President Arthur's last message:
ii recommend an enlargement Of the free
list, so as to include within it the numerous
articles which yield considerable revenue, a
smplification Of the complex and inconsistent
3chednle of duties upon certain manufactures
particularly those Of cotton, iron and steel,
and a substantial reduction of the duties upon
those articles, and upon sugar, molasses, silk,
wool and woolen goods
The reports of those eminent Repub.
lican Secretaries of the Treasury, Folger
and McCulloCh, contained the same rec.
concentrations, quite as explicitly made,
and yet the party now brands such a
pr0Dostlou rs ''Free Trade" and
through the President of its convention
proclaims its policy tC Ge; rerpetuate
the taxes and spend the surpiI. --Ae''
York WorLk.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
RAYVIIIE RICHIAND PARISH. La. AUGUST NUMBE

they will compel those who solicit their
sufrages to meet that issue openly and
squarely, and not fight sham battles
with imaginary foes. If this is done we
need have no fear of the result. With
implicit confidence in the integrity aud
capacity of our candidates, with faith in
the justice of our cause, and a firm reliance
upon the intelligence and patriotism of
the people, we will cheerfully meet our
opponents at the ballot box in November
and abide the decision" immense
cheering
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
A Rreak For LiberlN.

Tuesday, as ;hc fifty-two prisoners in
the workhousc At Louisville. Ky. were
going to work, they made simultaneous
break for the outer wall. Guard White
law called to them to halt. but as they
paid no attention to the order, he fired.
4 prisoner. named Archie Reed. was in
stantly killed. One Clark escaped, and
the other inmates returned peaceably to
their cells. Read Was sent u the Insti-
tuition last Thursday for carrying con-
;ealed weapons. He was twenty
wears of are
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
Alaba mn Enterprise.

The Admission & Cincinnati railroad,
which has been built by Admission CAPT
tai. at cost of 1000, 900, to connect
that city with the great system known as
the Queen & Crescent route, is practically
finished, except the long tunnel, and that
is so nearly finished that the company
have decided to announce regular trains
from Admission to Alfalfa. passengers be.
ing Transferred until the tunnel is ready
for through trains.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
4 Dispatch From General MiIes.

Gen. Howard has telegraphed to the
Secretary of War to the effect that Gen.
Miles last dispatch to him did not signify
a premeditated outbreak of any extent on
the part of the Indians on the San Carlos
reservation. Assistant Adjutant Kelt,n,
in speaking of the Indian trouble at San
Carlos, said that the recent outbreak was
merely drunken squabble among disaf-
fected Indians and that there was every
prospect that they would remain on the
reservation and return to their camps.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
Mississippi X nights or Labor.

The State Assembly Of the Knights of
Labor of Mississippi met in annual session
at Jackson on Wednesday morning in
Benevolent hall. State Master Workman
John J. Power, of Natchez, presiding
Delegates from all portions of the State
were in attendance. Reports of commit
tees showed the order in the State to be
in fourishing condition and the men,
bership steadily increasing. The days
proceedings consisted Principally of rout-
inc work and reports Of various commit
tees.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
The FIRST Bale Al LouIsylile,

The first bale of new cotton on the
Louisville, KY, market was sold at auc-
ton at the beard of trade "Wednesday,
to the Louisville Cotton Mill Company,
an extensive warp making concern which
is just beginning operations. 1t graded
strictly middling and the price was four
teen cents.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
Religions Papers on Pending ISSUES.

The Christian Inion, in a well-con-
sidered article on "The Political Issue"
points out the folly of the Republican
policy. whi II, in the face of surplus
Of $4,000, 600 and its annual increase of
800, 600, 600, fails to provide against the
menace of hopeless bankruptcy to the
country induced by the accumulation in
the Treasury vaults of money which COM
merce needs. 1t thus places in parallel
columns the contrasting propositions of
the Republican and Democratic plat
forms.
Tax on tobacco Abolish. Modify.
"alcohol g. Reduce or abolish. Retain.
raw mat'ls Retain. Abolish
necesSaries Retain. Reduce.
luxuries . Retain. Retain.
Object of tax Protection. Revenue.
Expenditures Literal Economical
We know of no fairer or more power
full argument than that expressed by this
little table Nor is there any stronger
comment to be made upon it than that
in the following terms:
We believe that it has vital relations to
the future of our country We believe that
Tue coming election Will De likely W scttic
the trend of national life for some years to
come. Nor have we any wish to conceal our
personal prelilections and prejudices. They
are in favor of economical expenditures and
a lowered tariff.
1t is hard to see how any fair-minded
man can conscentiously consider the
issue thus clearly made without favor
ing the conclusion of our religious con-
temporary.
The Chicago Standard and the Adeanee
likewise publish editorials expressing
the Indignation of the moral sense of the
country against the Republican plat
form, and especially the ''free whiskey"
resolution. The immoral course of the
party of moral ideas" respecting
finance as we'll as regarding Temperance
properly evokes the reprobation of re-
ligious journals on whose support it has
heretofore relied -Nen York Sun.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
Terms Of Subscriptisr,

~ hosalu hsnumcations m must reach this Office bv
= tSa 1eacre a thursday mornings, il they appear
.dvos.t a1 nrst issue after they are received, and
lay noon. " ''~noed In oeiore FIJI
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omnended by the Louisiana Press Asso-
saatlon for adoption by the publishers of
untry newspapers in this State. in ac-
epung advertisements from advertising
a, Hanslent Hn. advertising, one inch, ons Hnns,
'i'oo' each subsequent time, 7sc.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18
North Carolina.

Jsmes McCurry, of Mcdowell county,
Observing dog running after his sheep,
took his gun and followed in pursuit.
When he Overtoo ok the dog the latter had
caught and killed sh, ep. McCurry
sho; and killed it, but in so doing the
gun burst, breaking his neck and
cansinS instant death.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18

PEOPLE sTAMPEEs FROM JACKsoNvrLLE-
MACON, \. INVITES THE REFUGEES AND
THE% GUARANTEES AGAINST THEM
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18

John Lovejoy, prominent attorney,
shot and instantly killed Aaron William
son at Galveston on Saturday. The diff
ficulty originated over a debt Of sec
owed Williamson by Loveioy since the
Fall Of 1884, when the latter ran and was
defeated for district attorney.
On Thursday morning, six miles from
Waco, on the Texas Central road, piece
Of timber was fastened to the track and
the night express was derailed, the loco
motive demolished and several cars
badly damaged. Engineer Moses was
killed outright. His fireman was terribly
scalded and half dozen passengers in
jured. The sher,if's posse is securing
the country for the criminals.
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18

s gens need not offer us anything less than
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18

'rAcE MO 8 NOS. NOS. Q xos l2 MOS
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10 cents per line, each insertion. for rr.d.
sng matter or local notices 25 rer cent Al
.sed 70 above rates for each change OF yearly.
''iii yearly or quarterly advertisements.
Positively no reduction from the .bove
'o'es for the accommodation of any ono.
Cash must accompany every order unlens
NE advertlser or agent is known Ivy the pro-
Richland beacon., 1888-08-18

...,e>c<urer and Dealer In Rough, DRESSED anc
Sssched Fine and Cypress Ln,nhes, cyrress hern
an ,. ~ Orders ari answering letters of inpo!sance
s.n.S s.n@.SsSiy md faithfully attcsriei O.. LapeSA
Xsfe of the pablic PATRONAGE snea. a.. .,e,.ssua
-, tse wsst bank Of he ouasais. nser, mmeSnsssS .S
-. D~.~~.-s~rffSr - eheu With the V. s. 3 Z. r. ana
SsSs 80 asd CONVENIENT stsa'st 81 tsS s.
ueace csSfisSi b. offer s.ca Inducements 1
- sr1iiinr sj,aG the raiir,sst cr river = w
Sste it 6oc4dsdB to their sdsastsse W "s' ~
De r. voLlNAN.
s~ruus sspsy 10 .. ". smxs Assns Rasvil'~
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The Presbyterian Ministers Association will
meet this morning at the Second Church. when
the Rev. Edward P. Whallon viii read paper
on Presbyterianism 10 Indiana
The Ladies' union prayer-meeting, which
has been held heretofore on Friday afternoon,
has been postponed till Saturday. at o'clock.
when it will be held at Meridian-street Church.
The Indiana delegates TO the General Confer
ence of the M. e. Church left this morning for
New York. in which city the conference is to be
held. Capt Eli =. Ritter is the lay delegate
from the Southeast Indiana Conferences.
Al the Third Christian Church, yesterday,
there were sixteen accessions TO the Church
Both the pastor and the congregation were sur
prised at this sudden awakening of religious
interest: It was thought advisable to contrib
ute all that was possible in continuing this
active spirit and tonight n meeting will be
held. 1t is possible the result will be meetings
every night this week.
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Tndustrial and Trade Notes.


Four miles of new street was laid out on the
West Side recently aud will be graded and gray
eIed before the season is over.
The natural-eas companies are now giving en-
ployment to over 900 men. The average nay of
skilled and upskilled labor is $ls5 per day.
Instead of further reduciugits force the Penn
sylvania Company has decided to shut down the
shops &C all points. Indianapolis 10 included in
this order.
C. C. Foster g. Co. have ali their new
machinery in position and to-day will remove
their Office from the old 10 the new planing-mill
and yards.
Fully rs per cent Of the provisions packed in
&his market held by the packers, so well
satisfied are they that better prices will rule in
the near future.
Business men or Kansas City are urging the
VanCamp Canning Company 10 establish
branch in that city, and last week one OF the
company went there to prospect.
Kingan & Co. are still slauehtering 9, 900 hogs
e week. Since Nov. l. 300.506 hogs have been
killed by Indianapolis packers, which is l.642
less than were packed In tho corresponding
period in 1887.
The Jenney Electric Company has sold three
electrelight machines and accompanying appa-
rssHs 70 the Richmond Gas Company. The COM
pany has receaFed orders for additional sppa-
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THU call" ON CURTAINS

We have it. We should like for
you to have it. If you would like
to, too, make it. That is if you
want to have 'sthe call''on curtains
so that when your friends ''callo on
you they will remark the fitness of
your room draperies, their harmony
with the wallpaper and carpets and
contents thereof, and go away think
ing of you as lady of taste; if you
want that s'calp' on curtains "call''
on them in our Drapery Depart
ment. The whole store which we
give up to draperies leaves nothing
in the line to be desired. We in
vite you to be the judge.
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ateiy sent to the sister to come to the funeral.
But owing to the failure of the mail service here
or on the L 81 v. road, Mrs. Flack
received the letter until several days after the
funeral, when, of course. ii was unnecessary
for her TO 60 To Bloomfield. AS the mail ought
to come through from Bloomfield in one day.
and as the distance is short, the trouble
evidently lies near to home
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MOI nf an Inetflniant sarr,.a

Here is one more case showing how things
are managed in 1.-THE most efficient postal serv-
ice we have ever had in the city" Fielding
o'DonAld, residing ct Bloomfield, Ind q brother
of Mrs Lena Flack, of this city. died the first Of
last week "A notice Of his death was immedi-
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PRICES ALWAYS IN PLAIN FIGURES.
PETTIS, BASSETT & Co.
MINOR CITY MATTERS.
To-Day,s Doings.

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL-Evening.
EQUAL SUFFRAGE SOCIETY-No. 343 North
Pennsylvania street, evening.
PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER'S ASSOCIATION
Second Church, 10 o'clock A. NJ.
IEAGCE observation-disclosures and Detroit,
$50 p. I'd.
GRAND oPERA-HOUsE-Morriss Equine-Canine
Paradox. evening.
THE MUsEUM-FlOrence Bindley. afternoon and
avaain1.
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A Ere srartad hx BOYS.

The firemsn were called to No. Is West North
street last evening. at o'clock, TO put out fire
in the stable on the promises of Frank Reynolds.
The fire. IL is believed. was l;indled by boys
just after IL was discovered several half. grown
boys. smoking cigarettes. were seen TO Jump
from the building and run. che damage will
not ayeeed &75
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The short-Horn Industry.

IL il estimated by those who are well informed
that Marion county breeders own between
SO. 900 and $75. 600 worth Of short-horn cattle.
The largest owners are E. S. Folsom. Christian
81 Son and FL. G. G. Balls. who have each more
than S10, 900 worth of fine cattle None of the
herds are more tnan five or six years old. yet
the county has q reputation among stockmen
second to no place in the country. Judge Mar
tindale and Col. A. D. Streght invested about
s., 900 each at the late sale.
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The z. NJ. @. a. Meeting.

There was an excellent audience yesterday
at the regular Sunday afternoon service in the
rooms of the Young Mems Christian Association.
An exceptional feature Of yesterdays soryice
was the presence of a chorus Of twenty-five
voices from Butler University. who rendered
some charming music. The address, by Rev E.
j. Gantz of the Central Christian Church was
one of great interest to all present. These meet
ines appear to be growing steadily in interest
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Local Newa Notaa.

The grocery store of Richard s. Golfer, on the
corner Of McCarty and East streets. was entered
by thieves Saturday night. They took So in
money and some cigars and tobacco. The police
think the work done by boys.
The English Guards, accompanied by the
Roas Guards and headed by the Hotel Brother
hood band, went to Simpson Chapel yesterday,
whore the Rev. A. A. Price preached the
nual sermon 20 them The company is making
preparation 20 60 to encampment in July.
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See the ALASKA, -

With glass front, in our show window, showing
how the inner current Of dry, cold air causes the
wheel to revolve. The alaska Hardwood Re-
frigerators, antique finish, produce better re-
suits with less ice than any other.
WM FL. BENNETT e Son. 80 S. Meridian ST.
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Getting khead Of Tramps and Burglars.

We have on sale now Door Bolt that permits
the door to open from four to six inches. and no
further until the door 10 shut and strap thrown
back. By this means a tramp or burglar cannot
force his way, and the door can be left open all
night for ventilation. When shut il makes a
permanent bolt. Call and see it work at SO
South Meridian street.
HILDEBRAND & FUGATE
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The Chart of Columbus.

The chart OF Columbus has been purchased by
the Spanish government for two hundred
pounds
Ryan. The Halter and Mems Furnisher. 81
and % South Illinois street.
A question for historians: Was Columbus
Spaniard or an Italian2
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Arresting Pokar-Players.

For SONS time the police suspected that q
game was running at No. 1864 East Washington
street. and last night about half-past IL. they
raided the place, arresting three men and capt
uring small outfit. The prisoners clatmi to
have been playing for the cigars.
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WIN Inspect trne ouarries.

DR.. Preussner and Mr. Carl Spanragei, the
German capitalist, who are investigating the
question of making Portland cement in this
country, will go TO Spencer to-day TO inspect the
stone quarries at that point. They will visit all
the towns in the neighborhood where limestone
Is to be found. during their stay here.
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A Handsome Show Window

Has been put in at No. Il E. Washington st. This
large window was necessary in order to properly
exhibit the magnificent array of new goods Kahn
g. CO.. Popular Tailors are now furnishing their
customers. These are the most recent importa-
tions-many new and exclusive styles shown by
no other house.