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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
MRS. BlRCHALL OFF.
She Declares Her Firm Belief in Her Has
bends Innocence.

WOODSTOCK, ONT. Nov. 2i.-Mrs. Bir-
chall and Mrs. West Jones left here at j:lO
o-night for Europe. They sail from New
York Wednesday on the Mystic. A large
crowd gathered ai the depot TO bid farewell
10 the young widow. who has many warm
sympathiLers. Both ladies were dressed in
deep mourning. Mrs. Birchall refused 10
visit the grave while her husbands body is
IN the jail ward, hut if the authorities will
give it mp. she will return, and have the re-
mains Inferred in the cemetery. The White
Star line furnished free transportation to
the ladies from here 10 England.
Mrs. Birchal still believes that her hus-
blnd was innocent of the actual killing of
Btnwell. She was greatly pain To- hear
that Rev. Mr. Wade had intimated that her
husband had confessed 20 him, while TO her
le protested 70 the last that he
was mt gritty. II will never believe
that Reggie confessed 10 any one" she said,
weeping bitterly. "IIe told me he was inno-
c.nt-and more, he impl0red me 10 not
place any reliance in what other people
might say after be was dead. Ii be vas
guilty of the terrible crime ! know he
would have confessed it to me. lpressed
him SO to tell me all, and he said he had"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
PINE RIDGE GHOST DANGERS
Reinforced bY Rosebud Warriors, and
Very Defiant.


PINE RIDGE AGENCY. :. D., NOY. "a
The Rosebud agency warriors have at last
i0ined the ghost dancers OF Pine Kid &c
after "A thirty-four hours march over the
hills. They are heavily armed and defiant.
II is now estimated that the hOstiles are SIX
hundred strong They are led by No Water.
Biz Road. and Little Wound. They still
refuse To come to camp, although to-day is
ration day. Some q the ghost dancers,
however. are IN camp. They nave
been here for thirty-siX hours. They
ar. for the most part rObed in white clOaks
aud leggins. and their faces are nearly
concealed by their ghOstlv looking hoods.
Red Star. one of their widest men, was in
camp last night. He is Young fellow, who
is dressed in store clothes, but be wears the
eagle feathers of the Messiah, and conse-
uuently will never die. White American
Horse. who is friendly 10 e whites, pleaded
with the Young lirebrand Yesterday.
Red star cut the conversation short
hy saving that if the soldiers
wanted TO round up the ghost dancers they
will have TO 20 out after them. This is
clearly the attitude of the hOstlles. If the
military marches out TO break UP the re-
nrious ceremonies OF the sayages, which
will surely he done as soon as reinforce
ments come. there will be a running hight
i'm the Band Lands Of Nebraska. similar to
the NOdOc war. which proved so disastrous
10 the army. The young bucks on White
river seem determined 10 break loose from
the old men and give the soldiers
a chase. There are many spies Of the
enemy in camp, and in case OF any aggres
,iye movement Of the troops they VIII be
gone in a flash on their ponies to Join their
people. The attitude Of the friendly Indians
4 H. 1ingnn
LARGELY on the success or failure Of the hos
tiles. At present they profess great rever-
enc for the United states Government, and
The most elusive friendship for the Second
iur.ntrymen who guard Ia Hatllng guns.
80 FEARS Al PINE RIDGE,
OMAHA. NEB.. Nov. 2l-The latest ad-
vices from Pine Ridge are TO the effect that
fhe Indians continue TO bring IN their
s9uaws and children, which is taken as a
sure sign by the army people that there Will
De- no lighting at that point.
SCARE sUBsIDING.
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, NOV. H.-The
Journal, Pierre. :. d., special says This
is ration day al the CHEYENNE Agency, and
the Indians are cOngregating there in large
numbers. The scare is suhsiding. Indian
Agent NOryile. who has just returned from
the Bad-riyer country, says the Indians
there are abandoning their dances, and
promise not to participate in them again.
TROOPS FOR PINE RIDGE.
FORT LEAVENWORTH, KAN, NOV. "a
Troop |. FIRST Cavalry; Troop |, Fifth Cav
airy: Troop +. Second Cavalry, and Troop
Z. Ninth Cavalry, received their march
Ing orders tonight 10 proceed at once
and Join the forces at Pine Ridge agency.
They LEFT by special train and took with
them the necessary camp equipments, ana
On llIn rnnnns of cnrlrlnNpS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
AUGUST BELMONT DEAD.
He Died at an Early Hour Yesterday
Morning.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2i.-Mr. August Bel
mont, the banker, died at an early hour this
morning.
Mr. Belmont contracted the cold which
developed into pneumonia and caused his
death while attending the recent horse
show. Had he lived until the eighth OF next
month be would have attained his seventh
fourth year.
Mr. Belmont was born in Alley, Germany,
in 1916, and educated at Frankfort. For
several years he was in the employ Of the
Rothschids, in that city and Naples. In
1887 he settled in New York and became the
agent of his former employers. \ quarrel
concerning a lady led to a duel, in which he
was shot and lamed for life. From 1874
until 1870 he was cOnsul-general at New
York for the Austrian Government. Ow-
Ing to his disapproyal of the treat
ment received by Hungary from
Austria he resigned his office. In 1858 he
was United States Charge dAfIaires at the
Hague, and in 1854 became minister resi-
dent. lle resigned in 1853. From 1860 10
1872 he was chairman OF the National DEM
ocratic Committee; for twenty years was
president of the American jockey Club, and
Tor long time a prominent member of the
Union and other clubs Of New York. He
married a daughter Of Commodore VI. {.
Perry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
PARNELL'S RETIREMENT
Probably to be Announced To-Day-Ths
Conservatives And Parliament.

Probably to be Announced TO-Day-The
Conservatives And Parliament.
LoSDoS, NOV. 2l.-Ihe Central News
learns from an excellent source that Mr..
Parnell will announce at a meeting Of the
Irish members tomorrow his retirement
from the leadership Mr.. Dayitt. in speech
Tonight. said be BELIEVED Mr.. Parnell would
tomorrow prove himself greater patriot
than his enemies supposed, by taxing ine
course which would minimize the danger u
Irish autonomy.
The Central News learns that after Tie
vardics had been rendered in the O'shea-
parnell case the Conservatives held a con-
ference at the Carlton Club, ana unani-
mously agreed that Parliament should oe
dissolved immediately,
CONFERENCE OF PAKNELLllES'
Tomorrow a meeting Of the Parneil
members of the House Of Commons VIII DC
held prior 70 the opening Of The House.
Nr. Parnell has summoned every membef
10 .a in attendance, and he Will himself
preside. His policy, which was recently
announced, will be considered. and VIII be
mi in the form OF amendments, hich:wiil
,a moved during the week 10 the address
in reply 10 the Queens speech opening the
session OF Parliament. The scope and char
scter OF the attack TO DO made on the Gov
ernment will also be settled at the meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
CAROLINE COUNTY
Narrow rscape from IA srious Accident.
Farewell of a Pastor.

Narrow sCape from "a Serious hctiheh'.
Farewell of q Pastor.
BOWLING GEEEN, Va, Nov. 24.-lSpe-
cial. Commonwealth Attorney A. b.
Chandler, with his wife and little daughter,
narrowly escaped a serious accident yester-
day afternoon. Mr.. Chandler was returning
nom a drive. As he entered the village "A
vehicle with two servant girls approached AT
"A rather rapid speed. Either through igno-
rance of the management OF horse, or that
The animal was beyond control, the buggies
locked as an attempt was made 10 pass. Mr..
Chandler's horse became frightened, ana
begun TO rear and plunge. Seeing the dan
ger. he jumped from his carriage, falling in
the effort near the horse. In this
dangerous position he remained for
some seconds, held down by the
scared animal plunging about him.
Several times his body was struck by the
horses feet, but with no seriOns blows.
Amer some time the horse cleared himself
from the carriage and ran. Mrs Chandler
and daughter were left in their seats with
no injuries, but they were considerably
frightened. the other horse ran short dis
tance. when he became clear OF the buggy,
but not until il was upturned. One OF the
girls was pinned down by the overturned
buggy, ana was nelu lneIe uhtl ieieaseu "
Mr., Chandler. Fortunately, only slight
bruises were sustained by MIR. Chandler
and the two servant girls. Both horses con-
tlnued their race until they reached their
stables.
Rev. w. I. Williams preached his last
sermon in the Methodist church here yester.
day. Mr.. Williams has lab0red here with
success for two years, and he leaves with
the regrets Of his own congregation, and OF
the entire town.
The churches here will unite in Thanks
giving service in the Baptist church next
Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
NO2Ih CAROLINA.
Contested Election Ca5es-Death of a
Methodist Divine General Mention.


RALEIGH, y. c., Nov. 24.-Ispecial. =
The city is crowded tonight with strangers
from all over the eastern part Of the state,
who have been summoned here to appear as
witnesses in the election cases which are To
come up in the United States Court tor the
Eastern district Of North Carolina. which
convened today. There are several con-
tested election cases which are 10 be beard
at this term Of court
Telegrams received here yesterday an
nOunced the death Of Rev. Dr. W. ii. Bob
bitt. one Of the most prominent members OF
the North Carolina Conference, which 0c-
CURED at Fayetteville on Saturday night.
He was siXty-Tive years Of age, and was one
of the leaders of the Methodist Church OF this
State. having filled the most important ap-
pOintments within the gift OF the Confer
enCe. lie was brother Of Rev. DR.. }. B.
Bobbitt. of this city.
Colonel l.. ID. Stephenson, who engages in
farming in this county on an extensive
scale. made an assignment here this morn
ing TO Messrs. Armistead Jones and /. J..
Deyereux, Of this city. The amount OF his
liabilities are stated al about twelve th0us-
and dollars and are said to be covered by
assets.
REV. W. NJ. Clark, for many years rector
Of the Church OF the Good Shepherd, oil thls
city, having accepted call to become rec
tor of the Episcopal church Of Fredericks-
burg, Va, the yestry nave invited Rev. Mr.
Pettingu, Of New jersey. TO succeed Mr..
Clark.
Hon. L. NJ. McCocK, Ex-Governor OF Colo
RADIO and ex.Minister to the Sandwich
Islands, is here to-day, and is negotiating
with the State authorities for the purchase
of large tract of swamp lands in the east
ern part of the state.
Senator John T. Morgan. Of Alabama, has
notified Governor Fowle Of his acceptance
of an invitation TO be present at and partici-
pate i'm the Southern Interstate lmmgra-
tion Convention, to be held at Asheyille De
cember Eth.
4 number Of Methodist diYlnes passed
through here to-day en- route to Concord,
where the Western North Carolina Meth
Odist Conference cOnyenes Wednesday.
This is the first session Of this Conference,
the North Carolina Conference having d.
yided at its last meeting. Bishop John e.
kpnnpr of New Orleans. will preside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25

were conveyed to the cayerns, and there
spent three hours traversing the passages
OF this remarkable freak Of nature. Upon
return TO the inn each member was pre-
serted with beautiful specimen OF the
cave, stalactite formations, this being
ah exceptional favor and one not
often rendered to any one. fea-
ture especially remarked by the yisi-
tors was the fact that in no instance
was the boom here, or future commercial
possibilities Of Luray even mentioned by the
agents OF the company. The Press Asso-
citation were invited 10 make themselves
thoroughly at home, and everything was
done to make the visit one OF pleasure un-
adulterated. Nothing was left undone that
the truest hospitality could possibly sug-
gest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
CLEVELAND ON INGALLS,,
All Decent People should be Glad of His
Retirement.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2l.--A special 10 the Her.
aid from Kansas City says: "Nelson a.
Ayers. internal revenue collector OF Kansas
under Cleveland, has received letter from
the ex-President, in which he says; ihere Is
noone thing Of the same grade of importance
which has resulted from the recent election
or which ought 20 please Democrats and
decent people so much as the prospects
of the retirement Of ingalls,. | do not
know what kind of a Democrat II
would be who would not labor In season
and out Of season 10 prevent tne
return 10 the Senate of this VIII
her OF everything Democratic, who has
been put forward by the Republican party
10 pour out abuse too bad for even decent
Republicans. and who was made the pre-.
siding officer Of the Senate to crown thelI
insults 10 our party"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
Killed bv q blow

Dick Carter. negro. thirty years OF age,
while working on the railway yesterday af-
ternoon near the corner OF Laurel and Park
avenue, was struck on the head with q
piece OF lumber, from the effects OF " bich hc
died In about an hour.
With the asslstance ef two others tho
negro was prlsINs gp the track with AN iron
bar, wheA sNistsenly the piece of tlmt<r new
vps ssrtkins him on the head, knocking him
sen ssiess.
The ambulance took Inn b the alms-
house, where be was treated BY thrss physis
clans, but be never recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25

Following ate the results Of pces at Clif-
~n. y. j. yesterday:
INT race. si1 and one half alffurlOngs-Chee'
heA Gikf. Ben Harrison second. NOsDurk
ihff. lime. l:14H.
second race. fye-sighths OF a mile. maiden
sNp-Y eaf-oids--uDfOwer INST, Cascade So
fpnd, lumpus tblfd. lime. LOB.
iAlfd race, ssyen-eigbths Of mile-Llzzle
fOlzO hfst, Young Duke second. Ellis third
iia.e. 1917.
feufiil race. handicap. one ana One-eignth
~ mile-tlktOu first. AlfarrOw second 81.
Ia ihrg Iime l:S6zl.
f-hh race. t,fee-quarters OF a mile, seiiipk
Namle Is. FIRST, Pfluee James second. Ad-
Us third Time, I,i6H.
nltih race, one mile-st. James nrst, Glory
"Dpo, GrimsIdi third. Time, l:a4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
Bill. IIn.eiile.l.

Some time ago Mr. Barton, cf the Broad
Street Opera House, brought a man her,
named Hans Ileygster, from Baltimore
lleygster is Il yiolnist, and he was IN baC
circumstances. MIR. BARON engaged him
He got his violin ont OF pawn fol
b m. and paid his expenses 10 Richmond
Installed him in boarding house and
bought him new outfit OF clothing, The
latter amounted 70 SIS alone,
Saturday iIeygsteg Was wanted at rehear
sal; he could not lac found. lie had packed
his trunk and left town. His board AM
clothing bills and other accounts are un
settled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25

BRIDGEPORT. conn, N1y. ~ NOtwith-
standing reports 10 the contrary, i. /. Bar
mum is still very sick man and his cOndl-
lion cXcites the alarm Of his flmily. Only
his intimates are admitted 10 his presence,
and they are pledged TO keep secret the true
state OF his health. II may be said with
certainty that the old showman's days seem
10 be drawing 10 "A close.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
CHINA HARD UP.
She Wants Money for Railroad Construc'
tlon and Other Purposes.

tIon and other Purposes.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, Nov. 2i.-The
City of Rio Janciro arrived from Hong
Kong and Yokohoma at II O'Clock Saturday
morning. The China Mail says that China
is very hard up. Not only is she unable tC
construct any railroads without foreign
capital. but ready money is wanted by the
imperial household and for the relief Of the
inundated districts. Foreigners, however,
VIII not advance the money without an I'm.
perial edict being issued sanctioning the
loan. aud the authorities at Peking are too
stupidity proud to thus openly confess their
Indebtedness TO foreigners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25

CiNcINNArI. o.. Nov. 2i.-While driving
out the Alexandria Highland pike, back OF
Newport, ky., sunday afternoon, Mrs. Rob.
ert Wit and her two children. aged six and
four years. and Miss Josie lloloran, a lady
friend. were thrown from the barouche.
While descending a hill the horses became
frightened and ran into fence, oyerturning
the vehicle. the occupants OF which were
seriously injured. Mrs. Witt was badly
bruised. but not seriously. OF the remain
ing three there is little hope Of them sur.
viying.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
The Alabama s.n,forship.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Nov. sf.-The
Democratic Senatorial caucus adjourned at
10 o'clock tonight, after taking the twenty
fifth ballot, which resulted as follows:
Pugh. 81; seay, %; kolb. 81; Watts. I. Ou
the twenty fourth ballot Pngh lacked seven
votes OF a maj rity. The opposition forces
con bined against him. aud forced aa al.
iournment, leaving Pugh with nine votes
OF nomination,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
lURAY.
Visit of the Press Association to the
Famous Caverns.

LURAY,yA., Nov. .2i.-lSpecial. The visit
ing members of the Virginia Press Assoca-
tion returned homeward this morning, after
most enjoyable trip. At this point sLurayl
they were received by the citizens most
oourteously, and by the Valley Land
and Improvement Company, the owL-
ers Of Luray Inn and cayeFns, in
an open-handed and open-hearted way, and
were honored by every possible courtesy
and kindness. At the Luray Inn no one OF
the sixty Press Association visitors were al
lowed 70 pay for their entertainment. They
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
From Young Democracy

Dear TIMEs; You are giving us a good
newspaper, and il is the ''peoDle's" paper,
TOO.
In your editorial OF sunday you very
properly serve notice on the leaders (s)
that. with our present lights, Grover cleve-
dancv i'm 1892. Notwithstanding the fact that
he is one of the "adyisory committee" OF
the "Olcott committee"
'"N YOUNG DEMocRAcY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
ElRe IN HARRlsoNeURG.
Panic in the YresbS terian sundsy-schOoi
No Lives Lost,

HARRIsONBURG, VA, Nov "a. Special.
sunday morning, while the Presby terian
sunday-school was in session, the church
caught fire. The scholars, however, were
gotten out without any panic. and the nrt
companies appearing promptly upon the
scene the fire was subdued before IT spread
10 any adjoining buildings and before the
church was entirely consumed. The organ
which was one OF the finest in the Valley
was destroyed. The loss is covered by in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
parnell "a Jon ah.

LoNDON. Nov. 25-The Daily News LIB
eraD warns Mr.. Parnell that home rule
cannot be- carried if he continues in the
leadership. 1t says: The Irish vessel has
struck a rock just as it was entering the
harbor. IL can easily be hoated, but 1t has
a Jonah aboard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
MORE BLOODsHED FEARED.
THE CHICAGO FAIR.
Question of Jurisdiction In the Manage
mept Decided.

mept Decided.
CHICAGO, Nov. pa lengthy meeting Of
the joint committee OF the National Com
mission and the Local Directors was held
to-day. with a view Of determining the
much-disputed question Of Jurlsdic-
ton in the management OF the fair.
The report Of the committee, which
will be presented at to-morrow's meeting OF
the National Commission, will show that the
local board OF directors cOncede the right OF
the National Commission TO control the
foreign and other exhibits, and in order to
prevent further disagreements between the
two bodies, it recommends the appointment
OF reference committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
Death Of DIR. A. A. Lipscamb.

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 24.-Dr. Andrew A.,
Lipscomb, ex-chancellor Of the University
Of Georgia, died to-day at Athens, lie was
for fourteen years chancellor Of the pniver-
ATTY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25

Nothing will be said by Mr. Gladstone as TO
the course 10 be pursued by him In regard 10
the matter Of Mr.. Parnelfs leadership OF the
Irish party until after he has Consulted
with his colleagues.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25

TIE New York Ledger says the first news
paper published IN America was the Boston
News Letter, which was commenced Ia the
spring OF the year lT04 by man names
John Cambeli.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
RACE RIOT SOUTH CAROLINA.
Troops on to the scene-rwelve Ring
leaders Arrested.

SUMTER. :. c., Nov. 2l.-The sumter
Light Infantry. thirty-hye strong, under
command Of Captain Brand, left here last
night for Bshopyille. A telegram received
from Sheriff Carson this morning states
that the riot has subsided, and twelve Of the
ringleaders have been arrested. They are
now in Jail here.
MORE BLOODSHED FEARED.
COLUMBIA. ;. C., Nov. 24.-Ihe race riot
at BishOpsvIle, in sumter county, is not
vet endei Seven negroes were wounded
in the conflict saturday, one of them fatally
The negroes were driven OF, but returned
Yesterday armed 20 the teeth. The sheriff
and military are encamped in the town and
lhe negroes outside. Arms were sent from
Columbia tonight. and more bloodshed is
almost certain TO follow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-07-04
worth Mhilc.

\ famous woman VS. one day talking
over old and new time, with friend of
her childhood and youth. you must be
a proud and happy woman" said her Old
friend. Your name is well known all
over the country. Your words are read
aud ponGered in hundreds OF homes"
That - pleasant, OF course, was the
answer, but | shall soon be forgotten
Let me tell You the one great satisfaction
o. my life, the only decd have ever done
which can be remembered with perfect JOY
"Whcm YVES making my first hard struc
gle in my profession here in the city my
mother was living in q dun country village,
trying to endure the time until l could
afford to have her with me. One day when
! wa, going down to see her | bought some
crocGs bulbs in what seemed fiji of wild
extravaganza, and took them with me
Il planted them carefully and refused to
tell her what they were, cXuctng promise
that She would leave the ground untOuched
1T first She treated the mystery rs . Joke;
tucn she forgot all about IL Next spring,
When tine little village was all mud and
dcs0latiun, my mother Glanced to look out
one day, and saw Il yciloW fowcrin he yard.
She could not believe her eyes. she rub
bed her spcctaclcs and looked again. With
OFT doubt il was Il yellow flower and she
put shawl over her head and ran out to
examine it. Next day the little bed was
alive with purple, white and yellow, and
the neighbors came hockiuS in TO see the
flowers which had blOssomed almost in
SHOW.
>;.ch a sight was never seen in the vii
lage before, and my mother was the heroine
of the hour. Through the excitement of
that blo,soming time she actually forgot to
write me. | believe it did her as much good
a. trip to Europe.
'She is not here nov, but would rather
have given her that great pleasure than to
be famous from one pole to the other. -
Youths Companion.