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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE.
LYNCHBURG TO HAVE ANOTHER
NATIONAL BANK.

Impressive Services at the Funeral OF
Frank q. Johnson-Tobaceo Barn De-
stfoysd by rire--Segro Child seriousiy
BurDed-Throughoutv Virginia.
LYNCuBURa, Va, Dec. Especial. =
The Comptroller Of the Treasury OF the
United States has authorized the establish
ment Of the Rivormont National Bank OF
Lynchburg by i'eler j. Otey, of this city,
and his associates. with 100000 Of capital.
YOUNG JoIiSsoN's FUNERAL.
Dir. Frank c. johnson, the lamented
young student OF Richmond College, who
died Yesterday morning, to the regret Of a
host OF friends. was buried to-day from the
First Baptist church. Of this city. The SER
vices were very imposing. and were con-
quoted by Rev. Dr. Felix, assisted by other
ministers. At the hour appointed the solemn
cortege filed into the church and the services
began with the beautiful solo, 81 Would
Not Live Away" sung by Mrs. w. o..
Hurt. The choir then sang very sweetly.
abide With Me-" after which Rev. Z. G
Jones, ,ofCollege-IIill church, offered prayer.
"Lead Kindly On" was then sung and Rev.
Or. Felix rose and made a very feeling
talk. I'm which he paid high tribute TO the
dece ased. Letters breathing the deepest,
keenest Erief were read from the young
mans Richmond pastsr, and from DR.. III.
II. Harris the president OF Richmond Col
lege. When Dr. Felix had concluded.
Professor Harrison, who had been requested
TO represent the college faculty at the funer-
Al. bore testimony TO the universal and pro-
found grief which p rvaded the institution,
trustees, faculty, and strudents. Lastly.
Mr. f. r. Dadmun. assistant State secre-
tary of the Young Mems Christian AssO.
cation, paid a w.rm tribute from the body.
0f which the dec sased was prominent
member An eal est prayer by Rev. T. NJ.
Carson, Of ~. Pa y Il. r. church, and the
singing by the ir Of Moore's beautiful
hymn, "Come, Y, )isconsolate," closed the
sad services.
Many eyes we.e wet when the services
were ended. Tia ynchburg Young Mems
Christian Associ a. n, the college, and the
Kappa Alpha Fiat rnity, all Of which the
deceased young MAJ T asa member, were rep
resented by delegate TO- The floral tributes
were many and OF es uisite beauty, among
them being one from the Association and
others from the r'rateri ity. The pail bearers
were Messrs. f. NJ. Pitcher. II. +. Berkeley.
\. b. Gwathmey. Jr.. and T. W. Duke, OF
Richmond College. and Messrs. +. +. Shelf
fey, Of this citv, and II. o. Williams. OF
Richmond The nOwer-bearers were
Messrs. J. G. Pollard and q. Ryland, OF
Richmond College. and J. X. Millner. G.. A..
Diuguid, Jr., &. W. Weldon, l.. i. Collins
and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
PHILADELPHIA LEAGUE
Adopt. Resolutions EDdorsins the Courss
OF hr. Parnsll.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec. 2.--The follow
ing resolutions were adopted tonight by
the municipal council OF the Irish National
League BY "a vote of AZ TO 2. Thirty branches
wers represented at the meeting:
Resolved That we, the members OF the
municipal council OF the lrlsh National
League OF Philadelphia hereby reatiirm our
determination TO support the Irish people
until their battle for self-government has
been won.
Resolved, That we hereby express our un.
diving gratitude 10 Charles Stewart Parneil
for his matchless services 10 the irish peo-
pie. A., ,,soo.
now existing among the members OF the
Irish Parliamentary party, aud earnestly
trust that wisdom and patriotism will guide
their counsels and that harmony and unity
will be restored.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
WATER FAMINE FEARED.
KOCH'S METHOD.
what American Doctors Have to say Re
gardiDg IT..

what American Doctors Have to Say Re-
gardiDg II.
Special to The Times by Dunlop Cable Co !
BERLIN, Dec. 2.-The American doctor
stopping at Berlin assure Dalzel re
porter that they have given up all hope oi
obtaining any of the lymph before the
Government has supplied all the hos
pitals. They say that the lectures
on the Koch cure contains little Of interest.
or of features not prOcurable from medical
works. The only valuable thing permitted
is the observation of patients. The lymph
is exhibited only from distance. The
Americans are intent on attend Ing
the dissection of some Of the victims
Of the lymph. If this be permitted.
they will consider this trip well paid. Oh
servatiOn has disclosed to them much in ia
vor of Koch's method, but IT 1, impressed
them that Koch Will be obliged 10 take
back a great deal promised in his essay
published in the Medizineshet WOhen-
schript. - Nackiotomy was resorte TO ia
the case Of patient in the hospital al
BOrney. as. after incubation with kOch's
lymph, his neck swelled tn twice It's normal
size. threatening to smother the patient.
The Russian doctor DObyanski, warns
Russian cOnsumptives in the Journal
"Nowoje Wreiya" against coming to
Berlin on account OF the blacbmail-
ing of physicians dealing in lymph
of doubtful quality. lie Furthermore cor
roborates the endeayOrs of DR.. Levy TO get
patients for the German hotels at eXor-
bitant prices. Judge IlOdamer, of Frank.
fort, charges DR.. Levy with having asked a
thousand marks for incubation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03

The torpedo boat Sand Fly. $50 tous. had
a narrow escape from laundering on the
Spanish coast during the gale in which the
Serpent was let. She shipped 80 much
wafer that il was expected she would 20
down. IL was necessary to tighten the
ship, and all the stores, ammunition, and
shot were thrown overheard. They would
have let the guns 20, too. but for lear "
loosening them they would break sse ship.
IL the engines had given out ior . moment
sne would have been lost surely, but fcrtu.
pately they worked until the storm was
abated and then gave out and lest her help
less until she was succorsd By the troop
ship Tyne,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03

Ivand.rs have telegraphed Mr.. Finucane
that he must choose Detween the altcrna'
tive of resigning his seat in Parliament or
supporting Mr.. Parnel. The Board Of
Guardians at Abbeyleix, Queens county,
have decided to stand by Mr.. Parncll. AT
Rathcormack and Cbarleville, Cork county.
the National League branches have passed
resolutions endorsing the position assumed
by Mr. Parnell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
THE c. AND o CANAL.
Bondhoiders Of 1914 In Posssssion-Ger
erai Manager to be Appointed.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Dec. 2.-To-day Mr..
George +. Hamilton. OF the firm of Morris
4 Hamilton. representing the trustees OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal bondholders
of 1874. deposited in the District Court the
sum OF s., 900. This action was taken In ac-
cor,iapce with the terms Of the decree Of
the court at Hagers.own, Md. by which the
canal was directed 10 be turned over TO the
bondholders OF 1874 to be restored as a
waterway. This decree was similar to that
OF the Maryland court, 80 a. to include
in the transfer that portion OF the canal
property lying within the limits Of the Dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
THE ALABAMA MINERS STRIKE.
-ensationsa 2sport that u is lnstiSstsd
From Pennsvlvsnia.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Dec. 2.-Tbe strike
OF the coal miners OF this State went into
eject yesterday, but all the men did not 80
out as expec.ed. About elk thousand Of the
eight thousand quit work. The mine opera
tors say they will nil the sirikers places
with uegroes. The only sensational festure
OF the strike is report that II wss brought
about by the efforts OF the Peonsy lvaniA Iron
manufacturers, who want 10 cause = shut
down Of the furnace In this district: and u
is claimed that these iron men have
promised the miners stroug anancial sup
port In the event Of prolonged strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
Seminary.
MURDERER lYNCHEO.
rhad. Fswlkes Taken from the sheriff
and Hung.

DASyILLE, VA, Dec. "A special TO the
Register from brakes Branch, Va, says
that Thad. Fowlkes was taken from the
sheriff to-day and lynched on the road side.
Fswlkes murdered "A well-knOwn citizen Of
Charlotte named Yancey several weeks ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03

GUTHRIE. .. T.. Dec. 2--A soldier acci-
dentall, nred into ths powdsr'houHe. sta-
toned outside the city, and sertsec exPI0-
sion occurred. rhe cisy wAs shaken ~ u y
An sartha,.ake. The legislatoss, who veeo
In sessIon. were badly iriskleued. Ard vuDh.
"a pell,meli out Of The building tAAnkt19 ~
nail was iallisg dewA. No sas woe oo>&
az he sSplestsn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
FEELING AT CORK.

sentiment Running High in Favor of
Psrnell.
special to The Times by Dunlop Cable Co ]
CORK, Dec. 2--The feeling here IS
running strong in favor Of Parnell, and
against the Irish members who are opposed
to him. At the meetings which are held
daily cries are raised of I'VE Will
have no one but Parnell, -
"Down with the rats" "To hell
with O'Brien and DillOn;' Gladstone is a
slippery old deyil;" ave have Parnell, we
will keep him;" 40 hell with Daylit;"
while the names of Gladstone and Morley
are received with Kisses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
stormy Session Of tho Regular wseN'F
Meeting Hn Dublin.

Meeting rn Dublin.
DUBLIN. Nov. 2.-The National League
met 10 regular ueekly meeting In this city
to-day. The proceedings were of stormy
character. When the names Of sexton and
Hesly were mentioned by the speaker they
were greeted with hisses and groans. A
violent speech was made by the chairman
I'm favor of Mr.. Parnell. A resolution was
moved by Protestant member and sec
onaed by a Catbolist priest, calling upon
the people Of Ireland 10 come 20 the support
of Mr.. Parnell. The resolution was carried
without dissenting yste.
The National League branches al pal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03

DIR. Dixon, OF Philadelphia, has written 10
DIR. Koch, claiming that an analysis OF
specimen Of the iatters lymph proves II 70
Os Identical with preparation OF his own,
which be has been using in bis practice for
solne time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
TIL IRISH ENVOYS.
Possible That Their American Mission
VIII be Abandoned.

CHICAGO Dec.2.-Itis not unlikely that the
attitude assumed yesterday by Mr.. Parsell
will lead to the abandonment Of the tour Of
O'Brien and Dillon. and their colleagues in
behalf Of the plan Of campaign. Until long
after midnight, when 1t was supposed that
they had retired TO their respective
apartments, the ENJOYS were clOseted
in parlor 10. and engaged in an
important discussion regarding their
future movements. Mr. Dillon insists that
the present crisis, and especially the mani
fest0 of himself and colleagues, has serl'
ously complicated the situation, aud holds
himself in readiness TO return home at once
If Mr.. Mccarthy considers his presence and
that OF his associates necessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03

The Irish ENJOYS will proceed with their
tour as originally mapped out, unless later
make il imperative tor them
10 return 10 London with The least pOssibl,
DELAY. This decision WAS reached at a con
ference this evening, during which the
situation was freely and clearly
discussed. IL was tie unanimous opin-
ion tnat the mission OF the delegates
was in beh III OF the Irish calsc IN general,
and OF the eyicted tenants in particular,
rather than in behalf ot any particular man
or leader and that therefore. a. Il natural
sequence. the movement ought not TO be
allowed to suffer on account OF the existing
imbrOgliO abroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
DANvIllE.

Broke His Leg Barn Burnsd-sslss OF
Tobacco Pastoral Change.
DANvu liz, Va, Dec. Especial. i
Alexander Daniel, a carpenter. engaged In
tearing down the Yates building on the
market-hOuse property to-day, fell from the
upper noor Ia the cellar beneath, ana being
caught under TIE debris, was seriously
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
FAST OcEAS TRIP,

The steamship Karlsruhe has just COM
pleted the fastest voyage ever made from
this port " Adelaide, Australia. Her time
was iorty.fve days. She 10 the second pas
senger steamship that has made the trip
thIiher from an American city. She viii
return with big cargo OF wool In the
sprDK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03

The House to-day passed the bill refer
ring the claim OF the Chesapeake Female
College to the Court OF Gains.
The City Right bill was called up, and
after number Of dilatory motions had
been disposed OF the previous question was
ordered (lO6 to T3). and the House then adj
;ourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-03
INCREASED IMMIGRATION.
THE NEW SHIPS.

The names OF the six new ships OF the
navy have been decided upon. The cruiser
building at the Brooklyn navy-yard will be
known as the Cincinnati. Her sister, build
ing at Norfolk, will be known as the ka-
leigh. The two battle-ships building at the
William Cramp & Sons yard will be styled
No. |, the Indiana, and No. 2, the Massa-
chusetts. The battle-ship building ut the
Union Iron Works will be known ~
the Oregon. The only other new name
given out il for cruiser No. 2. an armored
vessel building at the Cramps yard at Phil
adelphia, which will be called the New
York.
The morning call., 1890-04-05
WIFE.MURDER.
Terrible Charge Against Solo
mon Basker.

The Coroner's Office was occupied yester-
day for two hours with an inquest on the
body of Mrs. Tameny Basker, who died at
121 Taylor street last Tuesday from peri
toLitis, the result Of criminal operation.
The jury satisfied the detectives and the
Coroner with its verdict, which was strong
enough to warrant the arrest of Solomon
Basker, her husband, on charge of muir
der.
Mary Regain, nurse who lives at S25
Mission street, testified that she had at
tended Mrs, Basker at the request of DR..
+. l.. Sweany, who is in the City Prison
awaiting trial on charge of murder Tor
performing the operation.
She said that the deceased first told her
that she had performed the oper alton upon
herself, but stated subsequently that DE-.
A. w. Perry had done IL.
Dr. Perry testified that Mrs. Basker, in
the presence of her husband and DR..
Sweany, informed him that DR.. Sweany
had operated on her with instruments on
two occasions. Witness was called in a
short time before her death.
Solomon Basker began his testimony by
stating he knew nothing of the case, but at
last admitted when forced by the Coroner's
questions that he had asked DR.. SWeany to
perform the operation. In eXtenuation lie
set forth that he was poor and could not
support any more children, having already
family of four. Sweany was to be
paid $50.
Other witnesses gave testimony and the
jury retired. Soon afterwaru the following
verdict was returned:
We, the jury, find that Mrs. Tameny Basker
came 10 her death from an operation performed
by an instrument or Instruments in The hands of
Dr. f. L. Sweauy, upon the solicitation Of her
husband, Solomon Basker.
Coroner Eaton issued a warrant charging
Basker with murder, and Detectives Hutton
and Silvey took him into custody. Sweany
was already in prison.
The morning call., 1890-04-05
A NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT
To Be Given Under the Auspices of Il
HeInins Hand Gncietv

To Be Given Under the Auspices of the
Helping Hand Society.
On next Tuesday evening there will be
given under the auspices of the Helping
Hand Society, at Odd Fellows Hall, a
beautiful and unique entertainment en-
titled THE Festival of Mother Natures
Daughters" 1t will be held for five success
sive evenings, closing with dance on Sat
urday evening, the 18TH inst.
Every evening there is to be a choice pro-
gramme offered. including the beautiful
play, which was so successfully rendered at
Mrs. Ariel LathrOp's called The Receptio n
of All Nations, by Uncle Sam and Colum-
ola. ms play was written by Mrs. Ella
Sterling CumminS, ana it is exceedingly
clever and amusing Mr.. Charles Murdoch
will personate Uncle Sam, and Miss Anna
Wood will represent Columbia. Il Flag
Ballet by the pupils Of one of our fashion,
able young ladies' seminaries will greatly
enhance the beauty of the play, which will
occupy the evenings of Thursday and Fri
day, the 10th and 11tn. a fine concert will
be given on the opening night.
The hall Will be transformed into a bower
of beauty, the whole design having been
wrought out in the fertile BRAN of Miss
Mary Bates, whose artistic genius in these
lines OF work Is we'll known in this city.
The plan has been kept profound secret,
and The Festival of Mother Natures
Daughters" will be marvellous surprise.
The Helping Hand Society is under the
Presidency OF Mrs. d. W. Folger, and is
composed of about sixty well-knOWn society
favorites, all of whom will take part in the
festival. This society is auxiliary to the
Golden Gate Kindergarten Association, and
sustalns two free kindergartens, besides
making garments for the needy children of
all the kindergaTtens.
1t deserves the patronage OF a generous
public, as its free kindergarten system is
known all over the country and is recog-
land,
The morning call., 1890-04-05
THE HOWARD MEDICAL INSTITUTE

WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1858 FOR THE CURE
w OF nervous diseases and also for chronic COM
plants and for the suppression OF outrageous quack
cry.
The propretors physicians who have the
highest type OF medical educations, having had a
very extensive practice running back for forty-five
years, and having know ledge far In advance of the
generality of the profession. We are not tied down
by any efiete or hide-bOund code OF ethics in med
cine but Gull from all systems the best and most
efeetual in the cure of human ills.
With minds matured and enriched by long prac-
tce and studies OF advanced order also by an ex
tenslye hospital practice, enabled to insure
speedy and permanent cure OF any case we may
undertake.
1t is not ecessary to enumerate the diseases to
which we give special attention. IL Is also impos-
sble to enumerate the Thousands of people who are
to-day suffering from the indiscretions of earlier
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to believe that terrible poison has entered your
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developed, call at once and Will tell you IL It Is
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Only afew months since party called; he would
not take the advice offered at the Institute; he
doubted the statement of the physician. To-day he
is in Gods at Laurel Hill. Take warning by
his fate, and IL you have reason feel that the
poison may be in your system seek advice at once.
Ladies-we thoroughly understand the complaints
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Our female monthly remedies are superior; they
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All letters directed TO HOWARD MEDICAL IN
STIrUTE. 236 Suffer street, will receive prompt
attention and Will be considered confidential ONCE
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The morning call., 1890-04-05
NEARING The END.
The Citizens Relief Committee wtndl

The Citizens Relief Committee Winding
Up Work on the Road.
The Citizens Relief Committee for the
Unemployed met yesterday morning.
Messrs. Bunker, Haley, Jones. Stone,
Bush, Strauss and Montgomery were pres
ent.
The Chairman announced that the flu
neral of J. WhitcOmb had been performed to
the satisfaction Of the committee and a re-
cepted bill for the expenses of the sepul-
ture had been received from n. Gray 81 Co.,
who had taken charge of the burial.
Mr.. Bunker reported that the organize
ton for the relief of unemployed women
had asked him whether certain funds could
be employed for their relief. The women
were told that the committee could only give
work to unemployed men.
On the progress If the work in the park
the Chairman reported that it was emf
nently satisfactory and that the road
would be tile finest in the park.
Director Stone said that enough work
must be done to give labor to $50 men all
next week, hut after the end of this week
the committee will discharge all the men to
whom it cannot give employment
The wheelbarrows and snoveis which the
men have used will be sold at auction.
The morning call., 1890-04-05
TOO FOND OF VICE.
Robert Lee Crooks Squandering His
Patrimony.

Robert Lee Crooks Squandering His
Patrimony.
The profligate career of Robert L. Crooks,
son OF the late Matthew Crooks, will soon
have a speedy termination. His brother,
John ]. Crooks, has filed petition in the
Superior Court for letters of guardianship
declaring Robert to be an incompetent per-
son, who owns large and valuable amount
of personal and real property in the coun-
ties of Alameda, Marin, Contra Costa and
San Mateo, and elsewhere in the State, and
that he is gambling and drinking and
squandering his property.
The reckless youth is but q years Of age,
yet he has already developed a character
for excessive folly and most reprehensible
actions. In one of his wild flights he be-
came a companion of Tommy Warren, the
pugilist and permitted himself TO be
swindled out of several hundred dollars.
Judge Coffey will hear the petition on
Ertd
The morning call., 1890-04-05
He WAS ASHAMED
To Ask Again, But His Frank Letter
Got It for Him.

few months ago an unfortunate in one OF our
city charitable institutions inspired by the state
ments in the newspapers with the belief that joys
Vegetable Sarsaparilla w0uid help him. But with
out money, how to get it the question. Finally
he wrote letter TO the Edwin w. Joy Co., appeal
ing to their generosity and it not unheeded the
coveted preparation being sent by the next parcel
delivery. Its effect is best told In subsequent let
ter. from which we quote the following:
II suppose you know me by this writing and my
circumstances and condition. Although / inn
proving, ask OF your generosity for another bottle
OF your joys Vegetable Sarsaparllla. The action
OF It's laxative properties is perfection ITSELF 1t has
SO thoroughly regulated my system that my catarrh
rheumatism constipation and headache are all bet
Ter feel ashamed to ask In this way. but what
shaii uoE ~ has done me so much good that 1
friends thought might not need any more but
1t is" S"
1t was sent and he can get more Il he needs it
The morning call., 1890-04-05
SUPERIOR COURT SUITS.
Rents and Debts to Be Paid Drie
Er.nna lind Ell rareh

Rents and Debts TO BE Paid = Dried
Grtpes Undeliyered.
Webster Jones has filed a complaint in
the Superior Court to recover $3.50 from
Charles Montgomery, on an agreement to
deliver $50 shares of the stock of the Bull
& Grant Farm Implement Company to K.
c. Pell.
Fred C. Kleebauer has filed complaint in
eiectment against Franris c. Ramos ct al.
Clipper streets, and the ejertment took
pla last month. He asks $500 damages
and SO per month rent.
A. Lusk IL Co. have filed complaint
against Charles w. Pike to recover $500 for
failure to deliver two carloads of dried
grapes as agreed upon.
Henry 5. Bruins has filed COMPLAINT
against Eta b. LoIing to recover posses
sion of the building 1903 Market street and
$50 rent
The morning call., 1890-04-05

Out of venire of $50, Judge Murphy sue
ceeded yesterday in obtaining only sixty
jurors for the panel. About thirty pre-
sented legal excuses, and forty-fye could
not be found. e:fOllowing-named, fail
ing to respond, warrants were ordered for
their arrest, and they Will be required on
next Tues day to explain their contempt;
George Schafer, f. NJ. Bee, John G. Conrad,
William Lewis, j. q. Bowers, James w.
Mcclure, William Dibble, Charles Offer, E.
T. Jeffries, H. J. Hober, Louis Muller,
John Hood, NJ. s. Barrett, NJ. Harris, A.
NJ. Levy, j. C. Medeau and Martin Gar
The morning call., 1890-04-05

for permission to accept the bid made by
III. a. Rothschild for the purchase of the
whole stock. The price offered is the in
that portion of the merchandise which has
been purchased outside of the city, to-
gether with . per cent additional. The leaf
tobacco is excepted from the bids. but that
is staple article, which can be sold in
large Quantities