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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
FETERsBURG.
The Negro johnson Arrives Safely a.
Nottowsy Courthouse.

PETERSBURG. Va, Dec. D.. Special. +
The negro Walter Johnson, who attempted
10 commit criminal assault on Mrs.
Elizabeth Majors, was gotten safely 70 Not
tOway county jail about O'CLOCK this morn
ing. strong military guard was stationed
around the jail 10 trust ate any attempt that
might be made 10 lynch the prisoner. II is
said. however, that johnson would certainly
have been lyncbed before he could have
been gotten to the county courthouse but
for the presence Of the military. This morn
ing when johnson was brought INTO the
courtroom, and after the court had been
0ppned. his case was called for trlal. Inc
friends Of the prisoner have been endeavor-
ing 10 raise funds with which 10 employ
Mr. Robert SOuthall, a prominent lawyer 0i
of Amelia county, 10 defend him, but so iar
they have not been able 10 raise the neces-
sary ice. Mr.. SOuthail, Whs was Ia the
courtroom when the case was called, stated
80 the Court that II was the WISH oil the
prisoner to be tried i'm the CIcuit Court
Of the county, which meets in april next
The prisoner stated to the Court that such
was his wish. The case was, therefore,
continued TO the Circuit Court. johnson
was brought back to Petersburg this after
noon by sheriff L. l.. Powell and the
Petersburg Grays, Captain +. X. Las.
sitter, and committed TO Jail, where
he will be kept until his trial takes
place. The Grays attracted great deal oil
attention as they marched from the depot
through the streets with the prisoner, VINO
was securely handcufed:
The Circuit Court Of Petersburg. Judge
B. 4. Hancock presiding, opened tsis
morning. when the Court rendered its de-
cisiou i'm the suit Of Rahely against Roper,
setting aside the deed to ". VI. Jones, trus-
tee. for the benefit of Mrs. Roper and chill
dren as voluntary and void. The coupon
casee. ninety or more in number, which
were expected 10 be heard today, were
postponed for trial on the 22d instant.
The case Of the Commonwealth against
Henry Belcher, charged with the murder Of
John Bailey. in Sussex county, some week.
ago, WAS called for trial in the County
Court on yesterday, but was continued TO
the next term Of the court.
At a meeting Of the A. L. Hill Camp, Con-
fedcrate held last night the following ON
GERS were elected: Commander, Hugh X.
smith: First Lieutenant Commander, j. :.
WorthngtOn: Second Lieutenant Com
mander. j. =. Griswold; Third Lieutenant
Commander. J. +. Sp0tsw0od; Adyutant,
O. b. Morgan; Quariermaster, l.. My
ers; Surgeon. Dr. John II. Clari-
borne; Chaplain. Rev. J. W. RoseboIo;
Officer Of the Day, G.. +. Gill: Assistant
Surgeon, DR.. II. Slockdell; Treasurer, Benz.
Harrison; Sergeant Major, John T. Psrham
Color Sergeant. 2. Stith; First Color Guard,
j. =. jackson; Second Color Guard, }. VI.
Newcombe. A committee Was appointed 10
make arrangements for a proper obser-
vance of General Lees birthday.
There are no changes in the quotations OF
peanuts to-day, the quotations being the
same as those reported in this cores
pOndence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
BOGUS KOCH LYMPH.
Unauthorized Persons Discovered selling
an Impure Preparation.

Unauthorized PersOns Discovered selling
an Impure Preparation.
special to The Times by Dunlap Gable Go.
BERLIN. Dec 5.-Eyery day furnishes
new proof that Professor Kochs wsnderfui
invention is being utilized by those not pro-
fessionally associated with the Professor IN
his work. 10 benefit themselves. Another
instance Of this kind occurred to-day. A
ianitor by the name of Never, employed IN
the Central Hotel, was accused al selling
10 some foreign doctors tve gramme-
OF fluid which IL Is alleged was Koch
lymph for the sum of three hundred marks.
Never was seen bv 4 palZicl reporter ON the
subject. 10 whom be Indignantly denieaape
theft. still the same reporter has lowed
from other sources that hellyes in good style
i'm the same house with Professor Koch, and
spends money with a lavish hand. Report
claims that Meyer is worth half million
marks, which il is clear be has not earned
in the regular service of the hotel.
The Continental Hotel has charged Frau
Berger. of Karlsruhe. whose husband died
there alter being inOculated by DR.. Levy,
the sum OF seven hundred marks for the dis
infection alone of the room he occupied.
The Official Gazette prints a dispatch
from the Russian Minister at Berlin warn
ing cOnsumptiyes against coming here ON
account of the eNOrbitant fees which the
physicians are charging for treatment and
the remarkably high prices the hotel pro
prietor. demand for accommodations. The
Government viii be forced 10 withdraw the
lymph from private sources entirely II THIS
sWindling continues.
On sunday the Emperor received a bar
Der named Rieger. who lives in GlOgan. in
order 10 obtain from him the report Of Rle-
GERS secret diphtheria clre, which IL i-
stated worked wonders among the patients
OF Glogsn and the neighbcrhood-
as has been authOrtatiyely proved.
The discovery was made by RE
gers father, who is shepherd. Tue
Kaiser has promised Rieger an opportunity
of making experiments with his remedy ai
the "Charite' Hospital, under the superNi-
sion OF Professors Koch and Bergman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE A. & D.
RAILROAD.
Negro Child Burned to Death-shociing
Death Of Mr. Samuel Lavinder-Capture
DIracfnr--nfhor NIrglnia tiema.

Negro Child Burned to Death-shoekine
Death of Mr. Samuel Lavinder-Capture
of a Negro Murderer-E. T., v. and q.
DlrectOr--Othcr Virginia tfems.
DANy LIZ, VA, Dec. 5.--lSpecial. l.
Yesterday afternoon a serious and fatal ac-
cident occurred on the Atlantic and Dan
vile railroad at Meherrn river, near
Laurenceyille. W. II. Price, a young mar
ried man Of this city, who had been employed
in the cotton mills here, had been employed
As a brakeman on the Atlantic and Danyille
road, and started out yesterday morning
on his maiden trip. I'm the afternoon, when
the freight train was running around a
curve near Meherrin river, Price was on a
ilat-car which was loaded with cross-ties.
The car had been carelessly loaded, and
while the train was rounding the curve a
number Of the ties fell OF, car ing Price
with them. A very heavy tie fell across his
breast, killing him instantly. Other ties
fell under the wheels and derailed the fiat
and bOx-car. The remains Of Price were
brought here tonight, and will be buried to-
morrow. He leaves wife and one child.
Yesterday afternoon a colored mao,
named Phillip Mckinney, left his two
children, aged five and three years, in his
house. while he was at work. During his
absence the children played In the fire,
and the clothing Of the older catching fire,
the child was so badly burned that it died
to-day.
The Board Of Directors Of the DAN
Vile and East Tennessee Railroad
Company will hold an important
meeting in this city tomorrow which will
4 a
president Of the company, and all the direc-
tors now in OfnceIexcept 4. +. Bateman.
who is in Europe, and is said To be i'll.
Several vacancies in the Board viii lie
filled, and it is expected that Bateman's
resignation as a director will be presented
and accepted Ii is understood that the
Board will order the immediate commence
ment of work at both the Bristol and Dan
VILE ends of the line.
4 large audience at the Danyille College
tor young ladies tonight enjoyed a grad
uates' music recital by Miss Sailie Black
well and Miss Mary Raine. both music
scholars OF the college. They were assisted
by Miss Oracle Lindsay and Mrs. }. \.
Wyllie.
The receipts Of leaf tobacco this week
have been smaller than for several weeks
past, and prices are keeping up remarkably
well.
The Circuit Court Of Pittsylyania county,
Judge Whittle presiding, has been engaged
all the week at Chatham trying The very
ugly and sensational case Of Walters
against Walton. wherein William Walters,
"A farmer, sued John Walton. a very well to
do young farmer, for damages for seducing
the handsome young daughter Of Walters.
The Jury this afternoon rendered verdict
in favor Of Walters, placing damages at
five thousand dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
snle nfLot. Al Mineral City.

MINERAL CITY, Dec. O. Special. The
auction sale Of lots here ~ Quarles a
McCurdy, to-day, was well attended by De-
tween three and four hundred people from
the county Of Louisa and adjoining coun-
ties. while Chicago, New York, Baltimore,
and California were represented.
Private sales of one hundred ana one lots
were made Yesterday at list prices, ayerag-
ing 500 per lot. The auction to-day was
DELAYED until O'Clock in order to give
visitors time 10 make the trip 10 the mines.
The crowd assembled IN front Of the conf
pany's office at the above hour. All lots
offered were sold at satisfactory prices,
few bringing more than the list price.
Seyenty-twO lots were sold in one hour,
averaging Sils.67, and agglegating $50, ,2io,
making total at private and public sales
of about SIl,O $50.
Among the purchasers were Messrs. }. {.
Cling, Of California; q. L. Button, Of Chi
cagO; Nj. - Fields, Of Chicago, and
George } Meekins and W. =. Collins, OF
Raltimll-e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
LEXINGTON.
Murderer Jim Craney Captured-selling
Liquor to Minors.

LEXINGTON, Va, Dec. Special
Jim Craney, the negro who killed Charles
oliver in a difficulty at a dance at Browns
burg, September 9th, an account Of which
appeared in THE TINES. and for whom the
authorities have been securing the country
ever since, was captured last night by
Constable j. l.. Besworh in an old
barn one mile from the scene Of
his atrociOus deed. and lodged in
the Lexington jail. He had eluded his
pursuers until his feet became frost-bitten
and useless. and starvation had Frustrated
him. he having subsisted for two months
entirely on green apples and corn stolen at
night. Craney had just finished a term oi
two years sentence in the penitentiary Tor
seriously stabbing the late DR.. Il. j. Walk
er, of BIownsburg. twill be remembered
that he not only shot his victim, but after
wards disembowelled him with his knife.
The County Court, how in session here,
has probably more cases against bar-keep-
ers for selling whisky 10 minors than the
bar men have good customers. Up to this
hour eight OF these cases had paid the
county from $7j 10 Sl25 apiece. The Viz
ginia Military Institute and Washington
and Lee University authorities are at the
head Of the war against bar-rooms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
The IRISH ENVOY PARTY.
They WIN Not Issue Another Nantes
u IN tha NH Ieader, hin.

They WIN Not Issue Another Manifes-
to on the ftish Leadership.
CHICAGO, Dec. j.-Dillon and his col
league sent a Canile dispatch tonight say
ing that they preferred to keep silent and
not issue another manifesto out Of respect
10 the deliberations Of their Sollea CUES at
home: relying with confidence on the liish
marty and the Irish people; also that sober
opinion in America was Overwhelmingly
with the anti-Parnell party; that it was
their OpiniOn that Gladstone bona iide was
unimpeachable: that the disruption Of the
Liberal alliaree meant destruction IA the
coming general election, and that if the
Irish Parliamentary party came u prompt
decision the Irish cause would occupy a
more impregnabe position than ever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
LYNCHBURG.
Mr.. samuel Lavinder Crushed to Death
by "A Failing Tree in Amherst County.

Mr.. samuel Lavinder Crushed To Death
by Falling Tree in Amherst County.
LYNCHBURG, Va, Dec. j.-iSpecial.l-
Rev. samuel :. Lambeth, ID. D., the new
pastor Of the Centenary Methodist Episco-
pal church, Of this city, accompanied by
his family, arrived by the 3:4O train from
Richmond this afternoon. They were met
at the depot by a delegation Of the stewards
of the church and driven 70 the parsonage
on Church street, which had been thorough
" renovated for their occupancy. Mr.. Lam
beth is still quite feeble, hut Will doubtless
ill mis- pulpit on sunday.
A shocking accident occurred near sta
pletOn. i'm Amherst county. Thursday. Mr..
sam Layinder, an aged gentleman, was en-
gagged in telling trees on his place. lie was
al work cutting large tree, when 1t sud
denly fell, catching the old gentleman under
il and crushing him to death. His failure
TO come TO dinner caused some of the family
To 20 after him, when his lfeless body was
discovered under the tree. Mr.. Layinder
was well known in Lynchburg, having sew
eral relatives in and around the city.
The City Council is making arrangements
TO build new and enlarged school buildings
for the accommodation Of the cOlored people.
one Of them 10 cost $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
A CANADIAN CRISIS.
Deficit of nearly one Million Dollars In
the Dominion Treasury.

OTTAWA, ONT. Dec. 5.-The Official Ga
zette Of the Government tomorrow VIII
show that there is a deficit Of nearly one
million dollars in the treasury for the i've
months ending December lsi. lmpOrta-
tions are steadily falling oil, and
the revenue from custom duties shows
"A shrinkage Of over 100000 for November,
AZ compared with the correspondin. month
of last year A leading politician ssId to-
night that however much he regretted to
M Ike the admission, Canada, he believed,
wa. on the verge Of commercial crisis.
The export trad shows an enormous shrink
age. more especially 70 the United states,
who last year took 1i per cent. OF all Canada
had 10 sell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
Mews oF FReeMAN's JOURNAL
satisfactory Reply from Mr.. Gladstone
Anticipated.

DUBLIN, Dec. 5.--The Freeman's Journal
say: Mr.. Parnell will have well earned the
lasting gratitude OF his counuymen If he
exacts as the price Of his mOmentary step
ping down from the chair real home
rule measure. But, the paper continues,
If Gladstone, Morley and sir William
Vernon Harccurt decline 10 give the
necessary assurances, we shall know what
their alliance 10 worth, and the treacnery
at the bottom Of the English outcry against
Parnell will stand exposed. In conclusion,
the Journal anticipates that Mr.. Gladstone
will give satisfactory reply 10 the ques-
tions 10 be submitted to him by Vie delegs-
ton Of the Irish members of the House OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
VOL. V.---NUMBER I,53S.
A FINE PAPER.
Soae OF the Features of To-Morrow',
Times

The regular eight-page Sunday edition Of
TnE TtMFs tomorrow will be Of unusual
excellence. Apart from the customary
fresh iclegraphic news, both domestic and
foreign, editorial comments on leading is
cues. and we'll assorted miscellany, it will
present the following among other special
attractions;
YOUNG Folks COLUMN-Full Of good
things for the children.
FEEuNG FRNOLITIEs-To amuse and
entertain CVcrN body.
WAY Down SOUTH IN DGXIK-Most In
toro-fing southern news items.
Town AID COUNTRY-happenin here
and there over The state.
MORO SLAVERY ~ NIRGtNfA-liistOry
of ifs introduction. DC.
CULTIVATION OF fLOwERs--A readable
and entertaining article.
ROUND ABOUT GOIHAM-6Ossip OF the
week in tine metropolis OF America.
Appropriate religious selections, book re-
Niows. literary notes and latest local gath
cr.ngs
These are only some Of the many features
which Will tend 10 make THE TINES TO-
morrow a model newspaper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
STATE or TRADE.
A Favorable Outlook In Business Circles
Reported.


NEW YORK, Dee. 5.-The regular weekly
review Of trade viii say: Stringency ia
commercial loans noticed last week as the
chief cause OF the present disturbance is
now almost the only remaining cause. The
influence Of European troubles ha, passed.
Foreign commerce is heavily 10 favor 4
this country. In domestic aBsirs
there has heen distant improve
ment In the disposition OF banks and money
lenders to give necessary support 70 legiti-
mate business, curtailing speculative adj
yances az far as possible. This wiser dis
position is shown not only in much larger
issues OF clearinghouse certificates and
larger loans here. but In dispatches from
many other places. Very numerous and
full reports from other cities this week
show that the cheapness Of cotton al the
south and the delay 0f winter weather
az the North, have someN hat reduced
transactions, and caused moro tsrdiness In
collections than heretoiorC; but colder
weather and the approach of the holiday
NJ son already hegln % have favorable
effect at many points. The failures during
the last seven days number for the United
states ~, aud for Canada 30, or a total IL
3ls, as compared with a total OF 2iS last
week. For the corresponding week Of last
YEAR the failures were 3l6. representing I'll
In the Uaited States aud 45 In Canada.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
NORFOLK.
Death of Mrs. sophis Parks-FiGht Be-
tween Cotton sorewmen.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. Especial. Mrs.
sophis Parks, wife of Commodore Marshall
Parks, died very suddenly Ms morning at
7:45 O'Clock, OF heart failure, At her resi-
dence, II FTeemasOn street. When her
alarming illness was made known to men,
bers of the family, DR.. ;. IA. Jackson, her
brother, and DR.. h. NJ. Nash were sent Tor,
hut she breathed her last before the arrival
Of either. Mrs. Parks was on the street
Yesterday, apparently in the enjoyment OF
her usual health.
The Norfolk cotton screwmen are fighting
very hard against allowing the Canadian
screwmen, who come here every season e
work, TO get their positions. Toprotect the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
THr BEHRING sEA QUESTION.

The oyerbearing tone Of the President OF
the United states IN regard % the Behrlng
sea question has aroused much surprise in
official circles here, it having been believed
that the United States would not insist upon
its claim 10 exclusive jurisdiction. The
Foreign Office is retcent, but semi-0ihcial
intimatiOns are given currency % the effect
that England viii never consent 10 TccOg-
niZe American control Of the waters in ques-
tiou beyond the usual limit. and that the
British will be prepared next season 10 de-
fend British vessels againstseizWe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
APr.scher Horse-rhieG

DALLAS, Ten. Dec. William Miller, a
noted hOrse-thief, wanted in the Indian
Territory, was arrested In Dallurn county,
where he had established himself as "a
preacher OF the gospel. lie had just closed
n sermon when the officers placed him un-
der arrest. His congregation was as
tounoed. He passed through here on route
for the Territory yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
Fungus of Yeast Type.

Especial 10 the Times by Dunlap Cable Co.
EDINBURG. Dec. 5.-Dr. Russell. senior
patholoeisi of the Edinburgh Royal Infirm-
arv, after studying cancer tor many years,
and testing forty or iiny cases. has al
Length secured parasite and traced it,
life history. lie finds it 10 be a fungus OF
yeast type.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06

ISpeelal 10 The Iimes by Dunlop VabIc Co.l
DUBLIN. Dec. 5.-The resolution Of the
Roman Catholic hierachy and priesthood,
c0ndomning Charles stewart Parnell, has
been ordered % be read in all the churches
out Ireland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
RUINED BY POLITICS.
DeIamater 6 Co, Bankers, of Meadviile.
Pa, Assign.

MEADvILLE, PA, Dec. &c. W. Della
mater 4 Co., bankers, Of this city, made an
assignment today, and have suspended
business, with liabilities estimated at $500
900: assets not known. Politics is supposed
TO be responsible for the failure. Il. W.
Delamater was the Republican candidate
for Governor in the recent gubernatorial
contest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06

Bowen alias Evans, who is charged Win
forgery. Chei Morris says there are
number Of complaints against BoWen'
charging him with having passed forged
checks. but the prisoner says he VIII ex-
plain them all and clear himself.
CHARGED WITH EMBEzZLEMENr.
James +. sheppard, of salem, Va, has
been arrested here charged with embezzie-
ment. He was arrested 40 the instance Oh
Sheriff Weber, Of salem.
THE INDIAN SITUATION.
The Indian situation, as indicated by dis
matches. or rather the lack OF dispatches.
received At the War Department, is i'm
proving. No news from any of the agencies
on the Sioux reservation was received this
morning. No news from this region is 10
terpreted as good news. A dispatch was
received stating that the Usage Indians IN
the Indian Territory who have been iudulg-
in in ghost dances. have stopped dancing.
and that quiet reigns among them.
SENATE
In the Senate to-day. after the passage Of
several uuimportaut bridge bills, the tede-
raj Election bin was taken up, and Nj
GRAY addressed sha Senate IN Op .osition 10
il. He denounced the measure as one that
threatened the integrity Of American insti-
Wtons. State and national, and as pr0pO-
siti0n fraught with the greatest dfnger 10
the future prosperity OF the whole country.
Dir. Gray had not concluded, when, at o
z. NJ, the Senate adjourned until to-mor-
row.
HOUSE.
I'm the HOnse to-day the Pension Appro-
priatioa bill was taken up in Committee OF
the Whole.
After considerable debate. into which
Democratic estimates Of biz Government
deficit before the close OF the next fiscal
year figured conspicuOusly, the committee
rose. The BIN was passed, and at > L. NJ.
the House adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
BRUTAL CONDUCT or ISLANDERS

The third mate and the four seameu of
the Ethiopia" who brought the news Of
the accident OF that steamer 10 LOndOndcr-
rs, complain Indignantly of the brutal con-
duct o: the islanders of lnnis B0flin who
when the men landed after thirty miles of
sailing and pulling in an open boat, stole
their clothes and even the boat lantern.
The Ethiopia had carried away part Of
her stern tube.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
Death of j. a. PICKER.

srAUNToN, VA, Dec. Especial. MIR.
j. II. Plecker died this morning from inJu-
ries received by falling under train at the
Baltimore and Ono station on last Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06

Commons appointed yesterday to wait upon
him for information regarding the control
Of the Irish constabulary and the settle
ment Of the land question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06

The United states Supreme Court to-day
denied motion for "A writ OF habess corpus
in TIE case Of Hall, Lancaster and others
n1 trial for conspiracy before the Circuit
iolri " the Southern district OF Georgia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
POLK REFLECTED.

At the afternoon session l.. l.. Polk was
reelected president by reclamation. B. r..
Cover, Of Kansas, was unanimously elect
ed yice-president, and j. Ill. Turner, OF
Georgia, was elected secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
srxTON ~ nrALEY sATIsFIED.

The interview had 10y the Irish commit
tee Of conference with MIR. Gladstone to-day
was satisfactory to Messrs. Sexton and
HealeW While the eX-Premler made no
definite promises regarding the points sub
mitted 10 him, he nevertheless said suf-
tcient 10 justify the Irish majority in con-
sidering his assurances rs satisfactory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-06
CHARGED WIN EMBEzzLEMENT'

James +. sheppard, Of salem, Va, has
been arrested here charged with embezzie-
ment. He was arrested 40 the instance OF
Sheriff Weber, OF salem.