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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
AFT OAVlT BY A LIAR.
He Tells a Story of Horrors which should
Not Appear Entire In Print.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Times publishes
the full text made by Assad Farran, the
Syrian interpreter, in regard to the events
Detailing Stanley's rear guard. IL is eX-
plained that he was obliged in London
to contradict his previous state
ments for certain reasons, and
especially because the committee did not
desire that he should reveal the disgrace
ful story. Assad described how Major Bar
tellOt after Stanley had left 1ambuya, de-
cided. on account Of scarcity OF food, to en-
plOy large SOudanese force to attack
neighbOring villages, but found them de-
serted.
Regarding the Jameson affair at Riba-
kiba, the affidavit states that jameson
expressed 10 TippOO Tbs inter-
prefer his curiosity to witness can
nbalism. After some consultations
jameson purchased a slave girl. aged ten
years, for whom he paid six handkcrchiels.
James0n's servant explained to the cannl-
balls that the girl was present from a
white man, who desired te see her eaten.
The girl was tied to = tree while the
natives sharpened their knives. Then one
Of the men stabbed the girl twice. She
had made no Outcry, but knew what was
happening, and looked to the right and left
The natives cut the body 10 pieces.
some taking the arms, others the
legs and other portions directly to
their tents. Jameson in the meanwhile
was making rough sketches. Then
Assad and the other witnesses returned TO
the chiefs house and Jameson went TO his
own tent and finished the sketches in water
colors. There were six sketches, very
neatly done, The first represented the
girl led to the treeI the second
showed the stabbing scene, with the
blood gushing out; the third depicted
the dissection Of the body. In the fourth
one man was shown with leg in one hand
and knife in the other. The fifth repre-
sented man with native axe in one
hand and the head and other parts OF the
body in the other. Assad relates how Bartel
lot was in the habit Of daily ordering men 70
received from twenty-five to one hundred
lashes for various offences. lie described
the arrival of and negotiations with TippOO
Tib. There were numerous cases OF theits OF
food. The guilty persons were punished by
one hundred or moro lashes, their flesh being
badly lacerated. In one case BNtellOt
ordered the whipping stopped, but resumed
il after few days and inflicted one hun
dred and fifty more lashes. This man
was then compelled TO walk ten hours daily
in the sun while heavily chained. lie contin-
ued this for two months, when the mans
wounds became putrid and were infected
with maggots. The Major then relieved
the man of duty for II week, and Bonny
gave him medicine, but the man was at
once ordered TO resume the march, lie
managed to escape, but was recaptured
tour days later, reward having been
offered, and was shot despite Jameson's
protest Assad relates many instances Ol
BartelOt's violence and cruelty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
FROM FOREIGN LANDS.
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE WRECK
OF THE SERPENT.
Terrible Tale of Suffering and Death
Illness OF Professor Koch-Fears that
He IL Suffering from ruberculosis-Cur-
rent Events Beyond Sea.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-Later advices from
Cape Buey. in the Province of Corunna,
Spain, the scene of the wreck of the British
torpedo cruiser Serpent, state that at II
O'Clock Monday night, in the midst OF an
impenetrable darkness, the warship struck
the reefs, bows on. She was hurled upon
the rocks with such tremendous force that
their Jagged edges tore her keel as readily
as match might be split by the
sharpcst knife. A moment later an I'M
mense wave lifted the cruiser high above
the reef, only to dash her back upon its
stony face. The next instant, with great
hole stove in her Bottom with the next sea,
the unfortunate vessel slipped from the
rocks into deep water. Through the awful
gap in her hull the water rushed in by
the hundreds OF tons, and then, In the midst
of the awful blackness OF the night, the
bowling of the wind and the hOa-e roar Of
the water beating against the fatal reefs,
the Serpent, with nearly three hundred
men, plunged to the bottom of the ocean.
At the moment Of the fearful catastrophe,
the great majority Of the ships company
were below decks. unconscious that death
was all around them. They never reached
the deck. Those whose duties kept them
there found themselves so suddenly con-
fronted with the deadly peril that it was
impossible for them 10 launch single boat.
SO overwhelming, so suddtn and so COM
pIete was the disaster, that Of the great
ships company no human being made
sign or uttered cry as they
were swallowed up by the waters.
The three wretcbed survivors Of the
calamity, torn by the cruel rocks to which
they maryelously clung until rescued, have
been removed to the hospital, where they
are now being cared for. They will be or
dered home to England as soon as their
condition will permit OF their removal. TO
testify before the inquiry which will be held
by the Board Of Admiralty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
NORFOLK.
Convention of Real Estate Agents-fatai
Accident-yarious Items.

NORFOLK, Nov. 13.-,Speciald-T
committee on invitations Of the Norfolk
Real Estate Exchange say that the con-
Qention of the real estate agents, 20 be held
in Norfolk on the 18th and 10th OF this
month. will be attended by 1900 real estate
men. 4 fund Of 5000 has been set aside
for the entertainment OF the visitors, which
will include trip to Old Point and an
oyster roast on the sea-shore. The conyen-
ton will be held in the concert ball OF the
Young Mems Christian Association.
A blind man named Charles Ethridge iell
out of a second-stOry window Of "A boarding
house on Main street last night while under
the influence of liquor and broke three Of
his ribs. He died early this morning from
the effects OF his injuries.
IL is rumored that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company has purchased lands In
Lynphayen bay for the purpose OF erecting
extensive terminal facilities on them,
Lynnhayen bay IL two hours nearer Cape
Charles than. Norfolk, and by running
ferry across from the cape 10 the Day ih-
stead of Norfolk that much time would De
saved. The Charleston, Wilmington and
Norfolk railroad, now under construction,
IL is believed, will be built by Pennsylvania
road money.
The Democratic jollifcation meeting
which had been arranged 10 take place
next Wednesday night has been qband-
oped, as 1t was decided that the expense
would fall on the business men, who were
the largest contributors In the last cam
More than y million dollsrs Of outside
capital has been invested Ia Norfolk W the
last month. Among the heaviest OF taese
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
FREDERICKSBURG.
storehouse Robbed Matrimonial and
other Booms- New Railroad.

Other Booms- New Railroad.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Nov. 13.-lSpe-
cial. Information reached here to-day
that the storehouse of Mr. w. l.. Reed, at
Wirt's wharf, in WestmOreland county, was
broken open and robbed last Wednesday
night, and that large quantity of goods and
money were taken. Detectives have been
put on the track Of the thieves, and no
doubt before this they are in the hands OF
the officers OF the law.
Fredericksburg is on matrimonial
boom. Last evening Miss Christine Bran
nan, a lovely brunette OF the old burg, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Thomas Arm
strong, Of Jersey City.
At the residence Of the brides parents,
In this city, last evening also, Miss Mollie
+. Garner, another OF the most admired
ladies of the city, was married to Mr.. Mil
ton X. Griffin. Of Washington, and both
couples left by the early trains for extended
bridal tours.
The Fredericksburg Development COM
pany is surely on heavy boom. Its ex-
ecutive committee held a very interesting
meeting on Tuesday last. Messrs. Charles
Tyler, Otho Owens, III. l.. Hoover, VI. Is.
Rowe and W. ;. White were present, men,
bers of the committee. Considerable sales
were made of the stock, and among the
purchasers were Mr.. George Shepherd, one
hundred shares; W. |. King, five shares;
an unknown syndicate, ten shares, and sew
eral blocks Of stock Of ten and twenty
shares disposed OF in Washington, Balti-
more and other cities north. In addition to
the industries soon to make their plants in
this city, is a sewing chine company that
promises to keep constantly employed
1900 laborers.
Ii is currently and reliably reported here
to-day that the Pennsylvania Central rail-
road has opened negotiations for the con-
struction of a railroad from Quantico west,
passing through this place TO Gordonsyille.
Information is here also that rich vein Of
coal has been in the last few days discover
ed in Fauquier county, and will de develop
ed OH an extensive scale in the near future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
Ucreditv ahd Taste.

..l.yorof literature often asks: "Whv is
Uf..fuo one NOWADAYS writes in the incis-
I,..f,le u fShakespearef Why lis II that
with IAN our advance in knowledge we can
u0f ,iye forth those gieat but simple and
t.Iin. utterances which appeals so lOrcl-
bis tD every man aud woman" fefhaps
f.. enormous influence of heredity may
llte more 10 do with TIE answer 10
fUf. urOblem than We are apt 10
.lnnl-c. II is hard TO believe that any
! hing ls needed beyond intrinsic excellence
10 acc0uat for the charm OF certain ult
rlrases. Triteg Yes, that little word lets
..I1 a secret. Many gem looks rough and
.,I, enough unpublished. Many common
...re looks like glowing gem, when
fr.lfel with the emery wheel. 1rlte
means rubbed. and a triie saving Is often
Iue which has been rubbed uil u llterally
.,line,. There are some OeauthOi stone I'M
, %. acnfs-relcs Of by-gcne age-wbich
',ugeubtcdlv took generations 10 shape
au! perfect Hard as adama9t tue
ado spear head was passed on
. tr.osureJ heirloom, from father
D. -,n. fill after lifelong pOlishings II ac-
.nlrs.l an edge BL ch generations OF use
aud .ftDr.gges Of disuse could not wear
.u.y. lei us 49, If IL is not possible that
some u our great beiflosns, Clipped OUT
nom the rock Of trufb, have not been also
.aar,d somewhat thus. II. indeed. 1t should
be- .o. II our literary pfedilections ara form
.eI hv heredity. il must needs be diftcNt 10
nroyc the fact. for our very minds lwlu
which we must investigate the pfoOiehs)
v.u. Of necessity, Dc biassed and fettered py
0ir ancestry, aDd IL VIII be nard 10
.ee. except through the speetseles WIN
nAich we are born. Aud yet this dimcVity
Is n1i insuperahle; we shall be able 40 gel,
lt least. hints of a solution. Has u never
occurred 10 the reader as remarkaoie, tDat
with ail oar deep admiration m snakes
r.eare. the waOle world is in doubt whether,
after an. some OF tue plays bound up among
hs H0ng were Of his authorship! some
cenaiUly are not, yet we nave MOI
discovered The fact by judgment OF
their Intrinsic merits, but by hist0rlcsi
evidence. And what is still more singular.
80 some Of the spurious plays occur pas
saees which are just oi mat ineislse' 'vlno .,ns
fhfusling character spoken a above. "ohe'
r. woman, therefore 20 be w0nF-wbs 10 "
that none but Shakespeare could write
that qu0table linel Why. indeadf for IL IL
n0Le of shakespeare's, after all! Wnols gen
erau0Ds OF our ancestors have read ana re.
read such lines as this popular one, ana
their miSds have moulded themselves 10
tle thoughts and the forms Of expression
Nil Doe words bage come 10 nt our fnehtai
,tsdnlzaliOn like q gloge, Translate tnenl
ihio ChOctaw Indian and the Chocts"
would look ia vain for the chsf4 that we
Europeans discern - rerdily. His ~ ees-
try has bent bis tastss-if literary taste be
Ats-ia quite another djreei'op.-C0mmer-
tisl Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
WILLIAMS SBURG.
Court and other Notes from the Ancient
Capital,

tapItdls
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Nov. 13.-lSpe-
cial. The fall term of the Circuit Court
began its session here on Tuesday last, with
Judge Benjamin I. Gunter presiding. The
common law cases are few, but the chan
Gerry docket is quite large.
Among the lawyers in attendance from a
distance are Messrs. Thomas Tabb and VI.
+. Hughes, Of Hampton Mr.. Arthur ;.
Segar, COmmOnwealth's-a s-attOrney tor Eliza
beth City county, and Mr.. X. &. BicktOrd, Of
Newport News. This latter gentleman is
accompanied by his charming wife,
who is the daughter Of Governor L. L.
WOOdfn, of the National Soldiers Home.
Mr.. X. G.. Barlow, the old war.h0rse OF
Democracy and chief gunner, together with
his assistant, Mr.. j. u. Clarke, left here this
morning for Newport News, carrying there
the big gun, Fita Lee, to participate in the
joIliticatiOn meeting TO be held there TO-
night.
The regular annual meeting of the "Bach-
elOrs' Club" will be held next week for the
purpose Of reorganization.
There are now lT3 matriculates at Will
liam and Mary College. The number is
gradually increasing, as one or two drop IN
every once and a while. A large addition
is expected at the end of the first halt year.
Mr.. Henley 4. Jones this week paid n.y.
ing visit to Newport News on somewhat
Of a prospecting tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
Police Patrol Wagon

The scene enacted on the srreets OF
Lynchburg last night, says the Lynchburg
News OF the 18th, with bowling moo at
the heels Of policeman In charge OF an OBJ
streperous and resistug negro prisoner.
whose head had been split open with billy,
would have beVn an impressive object lesson
- any meMber Of the legislative body Of
this city, 1t would instantly have forced
the con nviction upon his mind that one Of
the crying needs OF Lynchburg is q police
patrol-wagon for the conveyance OF
drunken AMI ,eontumacious persons
10 the police staiien without forcing
upca toe police oficer the necessity
OF dragging, hauling and beating his pris-
oner into submission. Such convenience
could he provided without considerable cost
10 ths city, and II would not only be an In
calculable help TO the police force. but an
act Of humanity 70 the pr.soners. besldess
1t would prevent the possibility OF sueA =
riot as vas almost imminent last night,
when hundred or more bowling negroes
followed the policeman niena einRly, while
as many more excited white Teople followed
spprosingly. Let " have 'hs pAtrol
Wagoo<
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14

BERLIN, Nov. i3.-rhe National Zietung
says that bill now before the Federal
Council provides for the gradual reduction
Of the beet-sugar tax. The paper also says
that the payment OF bounty on the beet
sugar exported from Germany will begin In
August, 1892.
BERLIN, Nov. i3.--Professor Koch has de-
cided not to make public at present the
secret Of the composition OF the inoculatory
matter invented by him for the cure OF con-
sumption.
@BERLIN, Nov. i3.-Professor Koch's arti-
Gle in the Medizinische Wocnenblatt causes
great disappointment because IL does not,
as had been announced, reveal the compo-
sition and mode Of application Of the
new remedy for consumption, etc. The ar
ticle states that the most important prop
erty Of curative lymph is its specific effect
upon every description Of tuberculosis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14

investors is Judge TAFT, OF smyth county,
an aged millionaire, more than eighty,
whose interests here have become so large
that he has had to appoint personal rep
resentatiye TO take care OF them.
The Portsmouth branch OF the Royal Ar
canum had a big banquet at the st. Elmo
Hotel there last night. Among the guests
were Judge Leigh X. Watts, supreme re-
gent Of the Council in the United states and
Canada.
Frank E. Manning. a United States SOL
dier, has been sent to the Albany peniten-
tiary for ten years and TO pay a fine Of one
thousand dollars by Judge II. w. Hughes,
OF the United States Court. for killing fel-
low-soldier named James Tighe last May.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.
Disappearance of the surplus-senator
Barbour on the Situation.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Nov. l3-lspecial.l J
The authoritative statement emanating
from the Treasury in connection
with the financial furry in New
York, show that the surplus which a
Democratic administration left on hand
has disappeared sooner than even
unfriendly critics of the present administra-
tion predicted. secretary Window himself
has been forced 10 confess that the
surplus has almost disappeared, and
he ascribes it to pensions. This as
sertiOn is OF some interest. connected
with the declaration of defeated Republican
candidates for Congress. that they were
beaten by detection of the soldier vote.
McComas, of Maryland, attributes his de feat
10 loss of the soldier vote, while other RepuO~
licans 20 SO far as to say that the veterans
generally scratched the ticket, and that
thousands went over TO the Democrats.
Therefore. it appears that in running the
risk of bankrupting the Treasury 10 placate
or purchase the soldier vote. the Republi-
cans simply earned their resent
ment because they did not vote
the earth 10 the men "whO saved the Cnion."
In some cases, notably that OF McComas,
many eX-soldiers voted against him on the
ground that in making appointments he
bad Disseminated against the veterans.
VI
dates. thought he could purchase the soldier
vote by Distributing the surplus as pensions,
and that he would reserve his civilian
following by giving them the offices. But the
ext UniOn soldiers have been led 10 believe
by Republicans thai they are entitled ID
everything, and they mean to have 1t or
kick.
BARBOUR AND THE sPEAKERSHIP.
Senator Barbour strolled along Newspaper
row to-day. and in a chat Of few moments
he discussed the Speakership, without ex-
pressing any preference. lie evidently
thinks there is ample time tor the
settlement of this question. lie
remarked that as we have already
secured so large majority OF the
next House, he would much prefer to hear
Of Democratic gains in the Senate. Like
other Democratic leaders he is APP
prehensiye that the unscrupulous Re-
publicans of New Hampshire will sue
ceed in depriying the Democrats OF
a Senator in that State which they won in
square fight at the polls. Senator Barbour
expressed qualification at the news OF to-
day indicating the defeat of Senator Moody
for reelection in South Dakota and
possibly the return OF a Democrat in his
place. Senator Barbour is more interested
i'm the candidacy of Editor Sn0wden, OF Al
exandria, for the House postmastership
than any other candidate before that body.
CAPITAL NOTES.
Virginia pensions were granted to-day as
follows: Herman Scheibe, Soldiers Home;
Mary, widow Of John Long, Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
Election In Graham.

According to the Graham Headlight elec-
tiOn day in tnat town VISA ane OF the most
exciting and hoi -ieFous that was ever wit
messed in the history Of the town or comfy.
free hsLhghts began at an early hour aud
continued until the last ballot was deposit
ed. The police oiiicers used their billies
dexterously. but could not control the ex-
cited masses. No serious damage was done,
outside OF black eyes and pummelsd heads.
The struggle for the iloating vote was a
most desperate oae. Both parties were de-
tcrmlned in their efforts ~ secure il, At
the close of the battle the Democrats had
tse day by thirty-one majority, aud We hope
never to witness another such q scene In
the town OF Graham.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
NORTH CAROLINA.
Care of the eInsane-Durham-Ra Raleigh Tel
ephone--Dastardly Outrage.

ephone--Dastardly Outrage.
RALEIGH, \. c., Nov. l3.-lSpecial. T.
There was IA meeting here today Of con-
ference committee, composed of three
superintendents of insane asvlums OF the
state, Of members Of the State Board OF
Health and State Medical Board TO perfect
arrangements for the better care Of the in
sane and inebriate Of the State, There was
full discussion Of the matter IN hand. and II
was brought out that all Of the asylums OF
the State are full, some of them overcr0wded,
and it was resolved that the Legislature, at
lis session to begin IN January, be asked to
make appropriations for the enlargement OF
these institutions, so thar many unfOrtu-
mates now confined in the jails and poor
houses of the state may have the benefit Of
their care and treatment. IL was proposed
on the part Of tie Western North Carolina
Insane Asylum that its name be changed 10
sthe state Hospital at MorgantOn," and that
il be permitted to utilize certain wards, in
which il is not practicable to care for in.
sane persons, for the treatment Of inebriates
under proper restriction, the number not to
exceed twelve OF each sex. \ committee
was appointed - 20 before the Legislature
and ask for appropriations which are need
ed for this work.
DURHAM-RALEIGH TELEPHONE.
Some time since the matter Of connecting
Durham with Raleigh by telephone was
agitated. 1t was learned to-day that ar
rangements have been finally settled and
the contract let, and that the line will be up
in ninety DAYS.
NEGRO "JACK THE SINGER
A dastardly outrage was perpetrated by
a negro villain here last night on one Of the
principal streets Of the city. A well-known
lady and gentleman were walking along,
when the negro brushed by them and threw
INK on the lady's dress, completely running
her costume. The police are busily en-
deayoring to ferret out the scoundrel. Sew
eral outrages Of this kind have been COM
mitted here lately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
PETERSBURG.
Petition tor Pardon-serious Runaway
The Hebrew Fair.

PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. l3.-ISpecial. =
Some weeks ago small white boy named
Waverly Anthony was convicted in the
Hastings Court of breaking into the store
of Captain George w. Eanes, on Old street,
and stealing therefrom small quantity OF
groceries, and his punishment fixed at six
months in Jail. Judge II. ii. Jones and Mr.
William ii. Jones, well-knOwn lawyers
here, have prepared petition, to be pre-
sented to the Governor, asking for pardon
for the accused.
A pair Of horses for the fire engine Of the
fire department Of this city have just been
purchased in Baltimore at a cost Of 500.
They are expected to arrive here tomorrow
This afternoon, while Mrs. W. ii. Harris,
residing near Prince George Courthouse,
was driving down Lombard street in bug
~, the horse hitched TO the vehicle sud-
denly took fright and ran oil. Mrs. Harris
was unable 10 manage the frightened horse,
and was thrown backward out OF the buggy,
striking on her head and receiving very
painful and serious injuries.
The Hebrew fair being held at the Grays'
armory, in Library building, continues to
be largely attended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
SERIOUS RIOT,
Plight Between Negroes and the wheeling
Police.

WHEELING, W. Va, Nov. B.-A riot oc-
ourred here late yesterday Afternoon BE-
tween number OF negroes ald the police,
which resulted in the probable fatal wound
ing OF negro named Cloud, from Whites
vile, Va, and the severe injary OF Police
man Donnely. Several negroes had been
terrorizing the inhabithnts OF the sixth
Ward all day by demanding food and
money at various houses. and enforcing the
demands with liberal display OF firearms.
The police were notified, and a posse at
tempted to arrest the offenders. The negroes
openei fire on the officers, none OF whom
were struck. During desperate hand-to-
hand fight with the man Cloud, officer Mo-
ran sho. his antagonist, and beat him
severely with his club. Oticer Donnelly
had his hand broken by stone thrown by
one OF the desperadoes. All the Offenders
escaped save the wounded one, and he may
die
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
DANvlllE.
Third Day Of the Veterans falr-A Com
plete Success,

DANvILLE, VA, Nov. lJ.-Especial. l.
The third day Of the Veterans Fair was
equally as interesting as the two previous
DAYS, and it will close tomorrow in flame
of glory. lt has been a success beyond the
brightest hopes OF the most sanguine. The
net proceeds will be somewhere near $1,000.
In other respects also it has been success,
for il brought together many heroes Of the
Lost Cause. who had not met for years, and
thus it proved a sort ofold soldiers reunion.
In fact 1t has proven to be local affair to
This section OF the same character as was
the Lee monument unyeiling TO the entire
south