The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-08
LATEST CABLE NEWS.
Condemnation of Newspaper Enterprise
NuIIined-The Cholera Epidemic.

LONDON, Aug. In the editorial col
umn of the Standard j. an article
strongly condemning the publication Of
minute details Of the execution of
kemmler, which the other papers have
indulgcd in and dcrouncng the prac-
tce az demOraliking. At the same time the
paper deNOtes two whole columns to the
subject. including a detailed report Of the
proceedings in the death chamber. "A sum
mary of the autopsy. and the opinions OF eX-
perts. The evening press are as unani-
nous as the morning papers in condemn
ing electrical executions on the strength
of the first experiment. The Evening News
declares that public opinion throughout the
civilized world demands that the Ameri-
cans shall not repeat the outrage committed
at Auburn yesterday. The Pall-Mall Ga
Eette depreciaies the observance of cruel
methods in the execution Of criminals
but condems the diatribes Of the morning
press as unjust and unwarranted. The
American people. it insists, are the best
naiured and gentlest people in the world.
and actuatcd by motives Ot humanity IN
every undertaking.
Mr. Precce. chief electrician OF the Postof-
fee Department. i'm an interview this eve
ming recalled the fact that he had denounced
the use Of electricity for the execution OF
criminals before the British Association in
1859. He reiterated the views he expressed
Ia at that time. and declared that he
did not believe a powerful Leyden battery
effective in the taking Of life. The American
plan he thought as good as any, but the
difficulty was 10 know what amount OF
electricity was certain 10 produce death
without torture. From a scientific point Of
view he thought the execution Of hemmlcr
a failure.
Injured by strikes.
LONDON. Aug. shipping firms say
that the port Of London has been greatly
injured by the recent strikes. That the
tendency Of the ocean carriage l. toward
Liverpool. and that steamers which would
be discharged and loaded in Liverpool i'm
four DAYS and in London in eight days be-
fore the strike have occupied twelve days
since that event. II j. claimed the dock
laborers purp0sely delay work in order to
get extra pay after hours.
Reported for Selling on sunday.
Andrew Thompson, who keeps a bar-room
on seventeenth street near Marshall. was
reported for selling liquor on sunday. lie
pleaded guilty yesterday in the Police Court
to the charge, and 1T being his second offence,
was fined $50.
Dressed Beef by Ship.
IONllON. AU-. u 0l'diifl "ili'iN-
from Auckland to-day brought cargo con-
ssting Of 10000 sheep and 1000 beeyes. all
dressed and frozen. This is the largest car
20 Of dressed meat that has ever been
brought to England.
The Cholera Epidemic.
MADRID, Aug. A fatal case Of cholera
is reported in this city
CAIRO. Aug. The deaths from cholera
at Jcddah average one hundred daily.
Killed by Bicycle.
MUNICH. Aug. THE daughter of Herr
Miller. formerly a member of the Ba'arian
ministry. was struck by bicvcle while
walking in the park, and instantly killed.
Expelled From the National League
DUBLIN, Aug. The mayor and several
members of the municipality of Limerick
has been expelled from the National League
in consequence of their recent action IN
voting against J. Barker Tell.