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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
FROM OVER THE STAFF.
MEETING OF THE NJ. AND w. RAIL
WAY COMPANY.

Important steps Taken in Reference to
the Shenandoah Valley -EIec-
tion of Ohicers-Arrest of Ernest How
ard, of fStaunton-Events In Virginia.
ROANOKE, Va, Dec. 1j.-Ispecial. The
stockholders Of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company held a called meeting
here to-day, presided over by Colonel Will
liam Lamb, of Norfolk. President Kimball
submitted a long report, which dwelt prin.
cipally with his company's latest aquisi-
tion Of the Shenandoah Valley, which gives
them eleven hundred miles Of road
on actual operation. The wooden trestles on
this line are TO be replaced with iron
bridges, and il will be known az the Mary
land and Washington division. A branch
line from some point on 1t is 10 be construct
ed TO Washington city as soon as the right
Of way can be obtained through the Dis
trict Of Columbia. The election Of Colo
mel j. III. Sands as vice-president, with
all the power Of general manager, was
announced, and the following appointments
by the PRESIDENT; ID. w. Flickwir, late gen.
eral superintendent Of the Shenandoah Val
ley, 10 be superintendent Of theEastern d.
vision; A. c. Hippey, late assistant gen.
eral manager Of the Norfolk and Western,
10 be Superintendent of the Western diyi-
sion; o. Howard ROyer, late general freight
and passenger agent Of the Norfolk
and Western, to be assistant general
freight agent; f. r. Burnett, assistant pur-
chasing agent q. W. X. Armes, late
treasurer of tine Shenandoah Valley. TO be
assistant treasurer; Walter Mcdowell, late
auditor Of the Shenandoah Valley, to be
assistant auditor. Deeds from the Fidelity
Insurance and Deposit Company, and A.
Moore, Jr., special commissioner, convey
ing the road and its franchise to the Shenan-
doah Valley Railway Company, and from
them TO the Norfolk and Western Company,
was admitted 10 record here to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
SITTING BULL REPORTED KILLED
The Famous Indian Leader said to Have
Been shot Dead in a Fight.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 15.-General Miles
this evening received dispatches stating
that in a fight near Standing Rock agency
this morning Sitting Bull and number OF
Indian police had been killed.. The nrst
dispatch was from Pierre, ;. d.,
stating that Sitting Bull aud his son had
been killed, but giving no further
particulars. The other dispatch was from
Standing Rock agency, ). d., and stated
that the Indian police started out this
morning to arrest Sitting Bull, having
learned that he proposed starting for the
Bad Lands at once. The police were followed
by troop Of cavalry under captain
FOuchet, and infantry under Colonel Drum.
When the police reached Sitting Bulls
camp on the Grand river, about forty miles
from Standing Rock, they found arrange
ments being made for the departure. lhe
cavalry had not yet reached the camp when
the police arrested Bull and started back
with him. His followers quickly rallied to
his rescue and tried TO retake him. In the
fight that ensued Sitting Bull SAID to have
been killed. Five Of the Indian police
we're also killed. One of the police rode back
to the cavalry and infantry, ard after tell
ing them to hurry up to the support OF the
police. hurried on TO the agency with the
news Of the battle. No particulars have
been received, but the death of Sitting Bull
and OF at least five of the Indian police
seems undoubtedly true.
SITTING BULL CERTAINLYlK KILLED.
CHICAGO, Dec. l5.-The following tele
gram was received at army headquarters
this evening"
81. Paul, MINI, Dec. l5.-Colonel Cor
bin. assistant acknowledgements, chicago
"Sitting Bull was arrested this morning at
daylight by Indian police. Friends at
tempted his rescue, and hight
ensued. Sitting Bull, his son, Black
bird, Catch Bear, and four others
were killed, also seven Indian pollce.
Captain Fechet arrived just In time with
two troops, Hotchkiss and Gatling guns,
drove the Indians away and secured the
body of Sitting Bull. BY command OF Gen
erai Miles. fSigned. MAUs, Aide"
When the Indian police, who numbered
about twenty men, reached Sitting Bulls
village, they found the Sioux all ready to de-
part for the southwest and instant action
was necessary to prevent this movement,
the police at once made, rushlfor sitting
Bull, surrounded him, and telling MN ne
was a prisoner, started at once on The
trail for the agency. The old chief made nc
attempt at resistance, but hardly had his
capture been made when his sor
headed party OF Bulls followers and at
tempted to recapture their chief. A despe
rate running fight ensued, and the police
were getting the worst of it in the skirmish
Sitting Bull attempted TO get away from hi
capt0rs and to join the attacking party O.
his friends. He fought wildly. and wat
killed with several of his followers. Sever
Of the Indian police also fell dead, aud the
whole band would probably have beer
massacred had it not been for the timely
arrival of the cavalry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
foreign Notes of Intere.t.

The Brazilian Assembly on saturday began
the discussion Of the new Constitution. Presi-
dent da FOnseca read "a message thanking ths
Assembly for the confidence IL reposed In
the Government, and asking IL 10 accelerate
the debate on the Constitution.
| The Armenian Patriarch ofiiciated I'm Con-
staniinople Yesterday for the first time since
the rupture between the Porte and the Ar.
menian ChuIch. This proves that the ques-
tiOn has been settled.
The Paris Steele, commenting on alleged
false reports rs 10 the misconduct of French
sailors at Iunis. published by organs Of Pre-
mier Crispi, of Italy. accuses Signor Crispi OF
seeking 10 pick quarrel with France.
Count Won Moltke attributes his attain
ment Of old axe 10 Goods mercya modera-
tion in all things" lie specially advises that
no one shall ever spend whole day in
doors, no even If the day be rainy.
The police of Vienna have dissolved
Democratic Association, one OF the objects OF
which was To agitate Ia favor Of universal
suffrage II was for this reason the police
broke up the Association.
Spurgeon. the celebrated London preacher,
who has been seriously Ill, was at last ac-
counts reported better, but II will he some
time before he will be able TO occupy his pull
pit again.
The shah OF Persia threatens to pay another
visit TO England and France next summer.
IL is surmsed he has heard there are to be
new ballets at the Eden, Paris, and the M
pire Theatre. London.
Arrests of Nihilists in ST. Petersburg seem
10 Increase every week. and the corps Of spe-
cial police and spies employed by the Gov
eminent for this work IS said 10 have been
doubled.
Mr. John ID. Washburn, the newly appoint
ed American Minister to switzerland. visited
President RuchOnDet yesterday and pre-
sented his credentials.
There is quite a bnilding boom in Paris.
and the local pa 1eIs find 1ault with the
ridiculous styles in modern architecture"
Preparations are being made at the London
theatres for the Christmas pantOmimes.
without which IL would not be Christmas
there.
All Of he railway men in Scotland Will
strike on sunday next for shorter hours.
There is prospect OF traffic being entirely
Suspended during the Christmas holidays.
decree has been issued in Pekin an
nOuncing that the Emperor of China will
grant yearly audience 10 all foreign minis
teTs.
report is current In Suakin that the
Italian forces are near kassala, and intend
to occupy the place.
The Duke of Cumberland possesses one OF
the larg ST and finest collections of gold and
silver plate and jewels in the world.
Parnell is said To be afraid of personal in
jury at the hands Of cranks; hence the secre-
cy as 10 his place of residence.
President CarnOt, of France, has taken TO
exercise, and Is out betimes in the
morning on charger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
EXECUTIVE CLGMENCY.
Pardons Granted and Refused by cover
nor McKinsey-Interestin Facts

nor Observation-Disclosures Facts.
Governor Mckinney yesterday par
doned Levi \. and James Madison
Michaels, who were convicted at the Octo-
her term of the County Court OF Augusta
for unlawful assault, and were sentenced
10 one year each in the penitentiary. The
assault was made on one Daniel Huner,
and that individual was also sentenced 10
iail. He was a short time ago pardoned,
the Judge. COmmOnwealth's attorney,
and prominent citizens of the county
asking for his release. From the evidence
submitted 10 the Governor yesterday these
three individuals had two fights. When ar
rested for the first one the only witnesses
were the fighters and the statements made
were so mixed that they were discharged.
I'm the second light some women, VINO were
witnesses, aver that Huner shot
one of the Michaels four times
with a pistol. and that the other Michaeis
stabbed Huiier in the face with pitchfork:
The petitiOn for pardon having been signed
by the same petitioners as were tor Hufier,
Governor Mckinney yesterday EXTENDED
Executive clemency.
Governor Mckinney, however, yesterday
refused 10 pardon Ellen stevens, who was
convicted in the Pittsylyania County court
of murder in the second degree, and SEN
fenced to i've years in the penitentiary:
She asked for pardon on account OF Ill
health. but the surgeon oi the penitentiary
stated in letter 10 the Governor that he
did not think she should be pardoned on
such a plea.
A pardon was also yesterday refused
Howard jenkins, who was convicted In
1883, in Pulaski county. OF malicious shoot-
ing, and sentenced 10 three years In the
penitentiary.
The Governor also offered reward OF
sl25 for the arrest and conviction Of George
Wemmer, who shot and killed Charles
shelyeley. near Roanoke, on the 10th day OF
September last, and is now at large, IL n
supposed, IN this state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Death of Brave and Loyal Confederate
soldler-Other News.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Dec. l5.-lSpe-
cial. Captain j. {. Culin died yesterday
afternoon. He has been failing in health
for a year or more, and his death was not
unexpected, although he was not confined
10 his home or bed. Captain Culin was
brave Confederate. giving four years OF
service and losing a leg for the South. lie
lost his limb at Gettysburg, and was
wounded repeatedly. No brayer man ever
went on the field. He was Of Irish ancestry
and as true to the old sod as to his Confed-
crate memories. st. Patrick's Day always
found his porch decorated with the flag OF
Ireland, the Confederate standard, and the
United States flag.
Ben. Blakey, a negro man who has lately
been living in Washington, ID. c., came TO
Charlottesville last week with his favorite
weapon, the razor. He had, some time ago,
married a granddaughter Of old Armistead
Nelson, and taken her to Washington. He
treated her so brutally, she charges, that she
left him and returned TO live with her grand
father. Saturday night Blakey went TO Mel
sons house, cut the old mans throat so
tadly that he is just alive, and attempted TO
Kill his wife, but she escaped. lie was ar
rested.
On Saturday the remains OF the late Pro-
fessor Miles, who died last summer In
Christiansburg, were brought ts the Uni
yersity and inferred.
Mrs. Miles, daughter OF Professor r. II.
Smith, will reside here.
Mr.. and Mrs. frank Z. Farish have 10
turned to the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
HURLEY REFUSES TO FIGHT.
The Sporting Men Go to Chesterfield And
are Disappointed.

The Sporting Men Go to Chesterfield and
are disappointed.
The fight did not take place. Although
Edward hurley and Carl Lyons were placed
under bonds Of $500 each on Saturday at the
Police Court, IL was arranged that the pugi-
I,stic encounter should take place sunday
night. The sporting men gathered about the
Palace Hotel in large numbers. ana aOout
II:3O o'clock "A big wag )n bore away the
crowd. The police followed the vehisls
until Manchester was reached, that point De-
ing out OF the jurisdiction Of the Richmond
blue coats. Tue latter, however. attempted
10 notify Manchester's peace-pieseryers. out
a message was not gotten over there IN time
for the wagon 10 be followed up.
Tne latter kept on It's way until place
about three miles beyond Manchester. on
The Petersburg turnpike was reached, and a
big fire was built for the benefit OF the half
frozen men. IL IL stated that as soon as
this was done Hurley stated that he
would not take part In the encounter. stating
thai IN he did 80 he would have To leave Rich
mond aud give u a good position at Barton :
Theatre, which he preferred to hold rather
than TO light
crowd that returned TO the city early yester-
day morning was one OF the sorrisst and mos'
dlsappointed that ever made their entrance.
A purse was made mp for Lyons yesterday
and he left the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
PETERSBURG.
Catholic knights of AmerIca-Churcha and
General Notes.


PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 15.-lSpecial. =
The state Convention OF Catholic Knights OF
America will be held here on the 4th of
February next. At meeting OF Branch
No. $40. Of this city, held yesterday, Mr.. l..
V. Collins was elected delegate to the con-
yention from Petersburg. A committee was
also appointed to invite Bishop Van &c
Vyyer. of Richmond, 10 be present at the
opening Of the convention, and 10 make an
address. The following officers Of Branch
$40 were elected yesterday for the ensuing
term: Spiritual Director, Rev. L. j. O'Far-
rell; President, James III. Bailey; Vice
President, =. ii. Custom; Recording Secre-
tary, 4. III. Curtis; Financial Secretary,
James =. Kilmartin; Treasurer, I. V. Col
Inns; Sergeant-at-Arms, James Halligan;
Sentinel, II. L. DOlan. Trustees: William
NJ. Holly, one year; IL. &. Lacy, two years;
Luke Thayer, three years.
The store OF Mr.. y. j. Francis. on the cor
ner of Halifax and Union streets, was
broken into on Sunday night by negro boy
name0 Thomas Graves, alias Bossy Graves,
who stole sundry articles Of groceries.
Graves effected an entrance into the store
from back porch, aud was caught by Mr..
Francis as he was leaving the store with
his booty. When arrested Graves had $40
i'm his mouth ard twenty cents In mis- hand,
which he had stolen from Mr.. Francis
money drawer. lie is an ex-penitentiary
convict. The Mayor sent the accused on
10 the Hastings Court, which meets on
Thursday next, to answer the charge OF
felony.
The monthly meeting OF the Baptist SUM-
da, School Union Association OF Petersburg
aud Ettrick was held at West-End Baptist
church sunday afternoon, and was largely
attended. The reports from the various
schools showed an average attendance Of
6s3 scholars. There was very interesting
programme, consisting OF dialogues, recita-
lions, concert exercises. &C., which were
very creditably rendered. The Union was
addressed by Mr.. William Ellyson, OF Rich
mond, who spoke on city mission work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
nMONS WHILE SLEEP.
Colored Preacher Gets Up During the
Night and Delivers Sermons.


Rev. James H. POindeNter, a colored
preacher, pastor Of the Fountain Baptis
church, and one Of the overseers Of the poo
Of Henrico county. died suddenly Sunday
morning. Several months ago POindeXter
seeded from the Fourth Baptist church (col-
Ored), which now has Rev. Evans Payne
as "A paster AS soon as the seces-
sion took place he began the up
hill Job of building new church
and finding new congregation. The latter
were easier To find than the former. for many
OF The members OF the Fourth chufeh were
rather bitter against the Reverend faj ne
and his precepts
The little band Of followers OF Polnderter
Immediately went TO work, and Tor long
time they wOrsnipped In a rented nail. Iu-
ring this time POindexter on certain sun
dav attended communion at Payne's church,
and the latter had him fOrcibly elected. A
full account Of the ejectment appeared exclu-
siv sly in THE TINES.
since that time, n is understood, new
church has been built. and wus 10 nave Deen
dedicated by Poindextcr sunday morning.
About 10 O'Clock, however, he was taken III
while In the Suuday-schOol, and in ie"
moments he died. lie was In his nfIy-
eighth year, and vs. nked aho
respected 10y many coiored people OF
the county and city. He had also the c0nn-
dence and respect OF many OF tnS wnlte men
Of the county, and he is really believed 10
have done ali possible for the salvation OF his
colOred brother.
Poindexter for the past week had been get
ting up during the night and delivering som
nambulistic sermons, and IL Is thought thal
his death was caused by an affection OF TIE
brain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
In the Gourt-.

Cifv Circuit C0urt.-The following suits
were instituted yesterday:
l.. G. Garrison, High Constable OF the city
of Richmond. who sues for the benefit OF W :.
\. Baker q son, against Charles II. kauielt
and ID. c. Richardson. Damages 500.
Walter ;. Subett against Wingheld x
Ware. Action OF debt for $50.
james w. TUFTS against Frederick Tune
necliffe 4 Co. Suit for one soda-water ap-
paraius and fixtures. valued at $3.50.
In the case Of Bernard Brill, Jr., trustee
against NJ. w. Gall, judgment was entered
Tor SS9.1l.
Hem leo County COart.--Oscar Holmes
was charged with unlawful fishing in
Turkey Island creek. When the case was
called, ON motion Of the counsel the indict-
ment was quashed, as IL was improperly
drawn, but another warrant was issued,
and the prisoner rearrested. This ease was
transferred from the County Court OF
Charles City county.
Supreme Court 0( Appedts.-County OF
Prince George against Atlantic, Mississlp.
nj and Ohio Railroad Company. Argued
by Alexander Hamilton. Esq, for plaintif
In error, and George 5. Bernard, Esq, for
defendants In error and submitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
FIGHT FOR IRISH FUNDS.
ENJOYS ISSUE A CIRCULAR TO
THE TReASURERS

Urging Them to Forward the Money TO the
Evicted Tensnts-The ParneII Pov-wov
The Irish Leader Denounced at MANY
of the Masses In Europe-Foreign News.
NEW YORK, Dec. l5.-The following cir.
cular was issued to-day to all treasurers of
Irish funds in this country:
"ln view Of the recent unhappy circum-
stances in Ireland we think it desirable to
communicate with you in reference to any
funds in your hands in connection with our
mission. Before we left Ireland a
clear understanding had been arrived
at with Mr.. Paruell and with the
Irish parliamentary party as to the pur-
poses to which the fund to be collected in
America should be devoted. 1t was agreed
that 1t should be used for the support of
eVicted tenants in Ireland, and chiefly for
ne support OF those tenants who had been
evcted IN connection with the agitation of
The last four years, and by whose loyalty and
sacrifice the Irish cause has been most
slgnally advanced. DR.. Joseph +. Kenny,
NJ. +. and Alfred Webb, NJ. T., the gentle
men who were appointed by us in
consultation with Mr.. Parnel, to
act as treasurers of the fund, have taken
opposite sides in controversy. and in any
case we are quite confident the money, If
sent 10 them, would be honorably
applied 10 the purposes for which IL
was subscribed. We would therefore earn
estly request you TO forward Immediately
any funds in your hands to Dublin by draft,
payable TO the joint order of d.. j. +. Ken
ny, M. T., and Alfred Webb. ". u. When
forwarding draft kindly send memoran-
dun 10 us at the above address (Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel, Madison Square, New York; We
remain, yours sincerely, John Dillon, Will
liam OBrien, 4. ID. Sullivan, T. II. O'COn-
nor, L. Harrington, and T. p. GILL;"
MONEY FOR IRELAND's EvICrED TENANTS
LONDON, Dec. 15.-The following dispatch
was sent by Mr.. Justin Mccarthy TO Mr..
John Dillon through the Dunlap agency:
I'm view Of the need of the evicted tenants
| suggest that you publicly state that the
funds now, and until farther notice, col
leeted in America may be sent for distribu-
tiOn by some reliable body in Ireland indie
pendent of the Irish party and Mr.. Par
Pelfs friends. Justin Mccarthy"
To this Mr.. Dillon replied, also through
the same agency: "IO Justin Mccarthy,
London: / am sending out circular signed
by all the delegates. including Mr.. Harring-
ton, urging the treasurers TO send the funds
to Mr.. Webb and Mr.. Kenny for the support
Of the evicted tenants. Mr.. Harrington re-
turns pledged 10 see the money used for this
purpose only. John Dillon"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
PREFER SUICIDE TO BAPTISM.
Kussian jews Flooking to England, and
VIII be Sent to America.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-rbe question Of immi-
grafton is exciting lively interest in Eng
land, whittier large numbers Of Jews are
flOcking from Russia by way of Germany.
rhe British Government has instructed it,
eOnsuls on the continent to discourage such
immigration, and 30 warn intending pas
sengers not TO rely upon assurances Of find
ing employment in Great Britain. The
Home for destitute Jews is thrOnged, and
many of the unfOrtunates are assisted 10
pass on to America. English working men
are determined that the four TO five million
of Russian Jews shall not be unlOaded on
these shores, and leading Hebrews are en-
deayOring 10 placate the complainants by
the statement that the refugees will be for
warded as they arrive 10 New York and
other American ports. The situation
of the Jews in Russia is becom-
ing so horrible that they would
probably all leave if permitted. In the
wards OF one Of them, their only choice Is
between baptism and suicide. Vast num-
bers are choosing baptism, others RISK
death in escaping across the frontier, and
how many select suicide the world outside OF
Russia will never know. Ii is not thought
that the great meeting in the Guild Hall
Wednesday will produce much influence
upon the character, who has since answered
il hy a decree increasing the severity of the
anti-pesmitic laws, and who is believed TO
be personally determined 10 break the race
down in Russia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16

KILKENNY, Dec. 5.--Mr. Parnell drove
this morning TO RathdOwney. Messrs
Davltt and Tanner followed with the in
tention of confronting him publicly. Mr.
Parnell was waited upon at Osory Hotel
by a deputatiOn Of tenant farmers from
AghadOe, Galway, who presented him
with an address of confidence. He
responded that he was rejOiced to see
the farmers rallying to his support.
The seal of approval. he said, would be put
by Kilkenny upon his sixteen years work.
Mr.. Matthew Harris, NJ. Z. for Galway.
also spoke, expressing regret that Mr.. Par
nell's opponent should stO0p so low as TO
indulge in foul abuse and hurl woman's
name at their former leader. Cries OF
shame, dirty Tim Healey. Burning the
Parnellite meeting at the hotel Messrs.
Davitt and Tanner arrived in the village.
Mr. Tanner, speaking at the Market
square, pointed TO Mr.. Parnell leaving
the hotel in carriage and shouted, HE
is clearing out now; tally no, the fox has
got away" Laughter and cheers. A.
the Parnell party were passing through the
village of DurrOw the peasantry raised a
cheer for O'Brien, whereupOn Mr.. Harring-
ton called for cheers for Dillon, which were
given, but there was no response 10 a pro-
posal of cheers for Parnell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-16
An Excellent Debate Promised

A; the Young Mems Christian Association
hall xt Friday night there will be joint
debate between the Dixie Literary soeie y
ana the Randolph Literary society. MI.
Louis Rich il pI esident Of the latter. and Nr.
Il. w. Taylor holds the same position towards
the former. The question 10 be debated 10
Resolved. that the successes Of the Confed.
crates were owing more 10 the ABILITY or their
generals than 10 the character of the u oops
The Alternatives will be represented by The
Dixie society, Messrs. 4. W. Gardner And :.
e. Hatcher being the speaksrs. The Ram
dolphs have the negative eide OF the question.
being the speakers. All four are good deDs-