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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

and active Mason: and up 10 the time OF his
death was a constant attendant upon his lodge
here. of which he had been chaplain for over
forty wears.
Rev DR.. Sullivan who performed the last
sad rites. preached one of the most Impressive
and comforting sermons from the thirty
seventh verse Of thirty Psalm: Mark
the perfect man. and behold the upright, for
the end of that man Is peace Mr. Berry
man leaves most unusual professional rec,
ord for a country preacher, having performed
the marriage ceremony for over 800 coupi.s'
and oiiiciated at 500 funerals during his min
stry. Mr. Bergman leaves an aged WIDOW
and an unusually large family of children ana
grandchildren 10 mourn their loss.
The large attendance at the funeral not
withstanding the bad condition Of the roads
and the lovely and elaborate floral trloutSs'
were mutelv but eloquently expressive OF me
tender regard and universal respect OF an IN
Vulnerable host Of friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
RICHMOND coLLEGE NOTES.
Studying Architccturc-Lo mbardy Circle.
other Matters.

The Law Glass at Richmond Collegoaccepted
an invitatian t. SIT with the Senior Greek
Glass yesterday afternoon when Professor
Harris delivered another of his entertaining
and instructive lectures on OreClau OratOry.
Special attention was given 10 the life and
work Ot bemOstheucs. the greatest of Greek
orators, and Acschines. his unsuccessful rival
The fact that nearly all IF the public speak
ing among the Greeks was done in the law
courts. makes these lectures OF special interest
e. the members of the Law Glass.
Professor Pollard accompanied his class in
English history on "a tony through the citv
yesterday for the purpose of studyngarchitec-
turc IN the Naupu~ form, displayed IA promi-
ncnt buildings. This delightful ramhle. which
had been planned for "Wednesday. but WAS
unavoidahN postponed was a source of mu h
pleasure and practical benefit 10 the entire
party. and con- Them return Co. the college the,
voted an cNpfe,,iauot thank, to the Professor
Tor ihe enjoyment and instruction he had
given thrm
Tie friend, of Mr.. r.. H. Ruld. Of Chester
held county. viii Dee guevcd 20 know that in
consequence of failing health Ice has been
compelled to leave college. for while 40
ie'St II b, earnestly hoped that he will soon
BE- able 20 resume his studies.
Mr. +. a. Nmtlock. of Powhatan county
mas been quite III for some time. but we are
EI'' To See him out again and almost as vigor-
Gus as ever
loc Lombarly Literary Circle will hold rs
regular syini-mouth.y meeting NJ the resi-
leuoe vt Professor Puryear this afternoon.
beginning at $50 o'clock.
MesSrs. D. j.. Dudley and Frank Williams.
81 the lhlolog.an Society will meet Messrs
James ~. Gordon and C. n. -rner. Of the
I."no"Iph society. ln Joint debate tomorrow
ulshI al the Young Mems Christian Associa.
ton Hall '''-
nusual Interest /. felt in this contest. As il
WIZ oe the last competitive debate Of the
current college year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

are the first four named and II. l.. Lorraine.
The United Relief, Beneficial and Endow-
mont Society was also Incorporated.
The officers are Charles Il. Fitzwilson,
president: A. :. Gordon. vice-Jresident: A. y.
Stevens. treasurer W. ID. Pollard secretary;
DR.. Isaac Curd. medical examiner, and J. l..
TAYLOR, manager. and these also compose the
executive committee.
The third charter was granted TO the Gay
& Lorraine Company.
The objects are to deal at wholesale and re-
tail IN coal and wood, and 10 do fuel business
ID all its bra nches.
Tie capital stock is TO be not less than $780,
600 nor more than +2OO,OOO, ana the principal
Office is 10 be IA Rhichmond.
The officers are: Ware b. Gay. president; II.
Lee Iorraine. VI ce- president Edward II. Gay,
secretary and tro asurer, and these also cousti-
tute the board Of directors.
Suit was instituted by J. J.. Bunkley against
j. r.. Hudson for 800. Action OF trespass on
the case.
In the suit Of tie Citizens Bank, of Rich
mond against Thomas n. Walker, Judge
ment was confessed for s40202.
Hisfinqs court. Tic investigation Of the
charges against t. BTfOrd Grymes began
Yesterday morning. The eight indictments
which was prepared by the Commonwealth 5
attorney were sent 70 the Jury alter they DAu
retired 20 their room.
Before the Jury went cut Judge Witt in
structed them 10 make a thorough lnyestlga-
ton of this case that the g need be no hur-
ricd examination. and if Other witnesses were
needed during this trial that he would issue
summons for them at once II It were neces-
sary 10 examine any person connected with
the city government, he would see that they
appear. r
Blair foreman. 4. :. Watkins, Myer Heller,
C. f. Wingo. Pc ton Wise, John Finders, ST..
Joseph W. Carter, Isaac Lchtensteln and
william j. Wcstwood They adjourned about
4 o'clock until this morning.
Pohce Couf-John Bright (colored) was
arraigned in the Police Court yesterday morn
ing on the charge Of petit larceny. lie was
sent 10 jail for fifteen days.
j. Anderson. Richard Jones j. G. Hancock
and flamin Harrison had To- pay the usual
fine for being drunk and disorderly.
number of persons were fined = eacI Tor
allowing their COWS 10 run at large.
Ch0nc0y Co,Hf.-ln the Chancery Court
Yesterday the will of Matthias Kaiser was
probatcd. Joseph Schof qualified As ex-
ecutor. The estate is valued at Il 400.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
SHOT THE NEGRO.
A white Man Fires Upon a Coiorcd Hoy 3,
the Act of Cutting white Man.

CHAmo1TE. y. c.. April Ii. lSpocia'l-A
shooting scrape occurred this mornin- .. ,
o'clock on the dairy farm Of Med Wat..s
on the outskirts Of the city. Marceu. Na-
a colored boy of nineteen. WAS shot hv 50 .
Owens tho white foreman OF Tho GASP,
Owens hal been detailed for speca r .s
dutv i'm the city the night previous. AMI n..
returning home. arriving thorr iu ,.. tl
witness a quarrel between Miller auj nt ...
man named Eudy over a pail " milk. Owens.
said Miller drew a knife on Euly ami ts
Owens then fired Al him. The blN entered
the negro's side. He WAS within ZEN steps
of Owens when shot. He will not die
William : Peters. q prominent citizen
Yorkyille. = c.. WAS last night bitten boz '..
places hy mad dog. He came her. u O..
NIGHT for the maidstone to be applied. Ii.
wounds are quite serious.
The police have been busy the lasf tnw '..s
Getting MP evidence o. convict uu-.elt.-, .
the mobbing business SUNDAY night
The names of fifteen whites have Hn..
,rlrad and "A dozen negroes. Warrant ...
beer. served on |. + Hilton. Burr A-.ur
John Atkinson. white Tho tra. 49,. ..
place tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
Excitement stu at Fever-Heat.

FLKToN MD., April lG.-The excitement is
still at fever-heat over the murder of Mrs j.
r. Richards. and the attempted murder Of
Mr. Richards at Porter's bridge. Mrs. Rich
ards was buried this morning, great crowd
being in attendance at the funeral.
The prisoners at York. Pa. held on suspi-
cion Of being the murderers We're. after "a
thorough investigation. released from custody
this morning. railroad conductor states
that Bran. who Is under arrest here. rode on
his train Monday morning which contradicts
the story told 10y Bran. he young lady with
whom Bran claims to have spent sunday
evening also denies his story
The Board Of County Commissioners this
morning offered a reward of , 900 for further
arrest and conviction. Mr. Richards Is now
believed t. be out Of danger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
Another Mine Explosion.

PoTTsUIE ALA, April ia fatal eXplo-
sion of gas occurred at Gearytown. near
1amaqua. at 10 o'clock this morning by
which one man was killed outright. Another
is supposed 10 be dead two fatally injured
and three Others badly burned.
The list is James Haggerty. of Iansford
married. two children. killed outright vii
liam Bacus. of Coaldale married. fatally hurt:
Fred Herback, of 1amaqua, aged sixteen
fatally hurt.
One man. name unknown, Of Gearvt0wn.
still IN the mine. supposed 10 bee dead
James Davis. Joseph Gallagher and Charles
Keenan, badly burned The explosion
occurred IN the main gangway Of the west
side and was caused by naked lamp right
at the door of the gangway. The miners all
wore naked lamps in their hats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
Alexandria Affairs.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. April l6.-fSpecial T.
The grand jury. with John j. Jameson fore
man. instructed % investigate the recent
prize fight at the Opera House. began their
examination to-day.
The Conference Of Evangelical Lutherans
adjourned to-day. They discussed the civil
church law question.
The residence of Colonel Turner Ashhy was
burglarized last night. silver plate was
stolen.
The hotel at Calyerton was burned last
night
The Oxen Hill estate. some 300 acres. in
Maryland opposite hers. was sold TO a wealthy
Chicagoan to-day for s27 COO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
Feed House Burned.

DESSTsULLT. Va. April l6.-fSpecial. i
About o'clock last night tine feed house Of
Mr. W. J. Taylor was burned Besides a large
quantity of feed. consisting Of fodder. shucks
and corn, he lost large lot of shingles which
were temporarily stored in this house The
fire is supposed to be Of incendiary origin.
and suspicion points strongly b. a negro who
had fallen out with Mr. T. a short time ago.
A fine horse was stolen from Mr. W. G..
Nowlin, last night, and is supposed 10 have
gone in the direction of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
Another Fatal Wreck.

CHARLESTON, 5. c.. April ia wreck oc
CURED on the Asheville aud Spartanburg
railroad last night by collision Of a freight
tram from Asheyille aud material tram near
Langdrum.
The fireman and a negro on the material
train were killed. Both Of the engineers and
eighteen Of the hands We're injured, many of
them fatally. The collision was the result of
the freight conductors disobedience of
or,lar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
MR.. BLAINE ~ NORFOLK.
The Secretary of State and a Party of Friend,
Visit the Nsvy-Yard.

NORFOLK. Va, April l6.-lSpecial Hon.
james Ct. Blaine, Secretary of State: Mr.. ].
K. Solely, Assistant Secretary Of the Navy.
and other distinguished gentlemen arrived
here this afternoon from Washington on the
steamer Dispatch
The party landed at the navy-yard. were
received with the usual naval honors, and in
spected the yard.
This visit was not known in advance.
The Grand Army Department Of Virginia.
which includes North Carolina. was in session
IN Hampton last night. when officers were
elected for the ensuing year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

W. VI. Owen Stabbed with a Pen-knife by
X. T.. Briggs.

CLAEEMoNr. Va. April lG.-lSpeciaLl-W.
" Owen, agent for the Atlantic and Danyille
railway at Claremont wharf, andl X. +.
Briggs Of Norfolk. lumber shipper, engaged
in an aflray this morning. which may result
in Mr.. Owens death.
1t appears that the men had some angry
words regarding the cars t. carry briS-7
lumber. which led 20 blows During the aiiray
Briggs cut owen in the left side with pen
knife. the blade entering the cavity OF ms
chest and producing a very dangerous wound;
Mr. Briggs was immediately arrested and
brought before Justice Farrell. who bound
him over to the County Court for further
trial
At last accounts Mr.. Owens condition was
been called 10 consult with the attending
physician, Dr. Green.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
snicIdeh Before Her Ere..

MONTGOMERY. Ala. April l6 Willie Mend.
helm. aged thirteen. became angry with his
mother Tuesday aud told her Doc was going io
commit suicide His mother merely laughed
az the threat. The boy procured rope and
before his mothers eyes made his propara-
ti.n~ for death He fastened the rope to tlo
ceiling. and putting the end around hi, neck
got up in a high chair and jumped just bee
fore the leap hc said "l have spited you now.
mamma Ills neck was broken lis mother
saw HIM as dee made the fatal spring.
Smoke sABoHOsO CIGARS. two sizes, full
value for a nickel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
To Resist the EIehf-Hour Move.

TrREE HAUTE. ND. April 6.-The Indiana
bituminous coal operators have decided 10 re-
sst the eight-hour-a-day movement an
nounced for May lst and refuse to pay for
mining before the coal Is screened. Ii has
the new year shall be on the basis prior 10
tins year five cents less for summer months
fhAn for Mlntnr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
uOONSHTNERS INDICTED.
Forty-hve True Bill. Found and One Con-
Yiction-M. 4. Norlt's Condition.

DANyulE, Va. April Special. The
man. NJ. f. York. who was so seriously in
jurcd On the Richmond and Danyille road last
Sunday and whose case was pronounced
hopeless hy the physicians. has regained con
sciousness. and is rapidly improving He IS
now believed o. be ont of danger
In the United States District Court today
Rufus Turner. Of Patrick county was found
guilty Of shooting al revenue officers and sell
fenced o. serve a term Of five years AZ hard
labor in the Albany penitentiarv Turner was
mooushiuer. and when the deputy marshals
paid his Illicit distilery in the mountains a
visit. he fired on them from ambush and
wounded one Of them
he grand jury to-day brought in forty-fye
indictments against m0onshlners after which
the jury was discharged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
A Railroad "squabbic. !"

CHICAGO. April 10 When the Alton train
arrived at the union depot this morning and
the through passengers on 1t presented their
tickets to the Pennsylvania officials. they re-
fused to honor them or allow the passengers
10 board the train The agents Of the Alton
road appeared on the scene. took the pas
SengerN IN charge, provided them with
straight Pennsylvania tickets and sent them
on their way. There was much excitement Tor
4 tlnle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

WASHINGTON. j.. c.. April l6 TIE -o.ored
people of Washington to-day celebrated tae
twenty anniversary of the eu4nc.Ia-
ton of slaves iu the District ot Columbia.
The various cYiored organizations parallel
the principal streets. Ex-senator Bruce. J.
VI. Lang-ton. and others delivered AL lrc--es,
and the pupils of tile public schools read
essays. for which medals wer" awarded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

talked Of combination Of smaller mills aga.a-.
the plttsburg syndicate VIII Boz an aec0m-
pl.shed fact by May lsf by the Northwestern
Consolidated Milling Company. 10 will L.fe
q capacity If 10, 800 barrels a day and will ue
next to the largest milling concern IN tho
world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

End of a Long Life Filled With Labor and
Love For His Master.
SuRRY. G. H., Va, April 16.-[Special. /
The funeral of Rev. II. W. Bergman. one of
the oldest and most highly respected citizens
of the county. took place from Oak Grove
Methodist Protestant church yesterday morn
ing nj 10: 80 o'clock
Mr.. Bergman had just completed the
plary Christian Life. He was Q very bright
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

RIO JANURo. April lG.-The committee Of
bankers appointed 10y the Government. with
instructions to examine thoroughly into the
financial situation IN Brazil. has returned its
report. The report says that there is no
danger. So far 10 Brazil is concerned, Of a
commercial or financial crisis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
B,shop Wh,ttIe I'm Columbia.

COLUMBIA. Va. April l6.-lSpecial. THE
weather is beautiful and the farmers are hard
at work in both field and garden.
Bishop Whittle visited st. Johns church.
Columbia. yesterday April 18th, and preached
and confirmed a class of six persons
Services have been held this week. at night.
in the Episcopal church by the evangelist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

Cag ctrcnH Coar'.-Judge Leake. sitting
for Judge Wexford. Yesterday chartered the
Clayton Brick Company The objects are the
manufacture Of brick, tile aud other CLAY
products. ivy
The capital stock is 10 be not less than sso
900. nor more than 800 900. The PRINCIPAL
Office is % be in Richmond
The officers are Ware b. Gay, president:
w. III. Chalmers, secretary; 4. H. Gay, treas
urer; j. Il. Scott, manager. The directors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

who has created such a stir in Charlotte
about the killing Of the Italian, is tie raj
murderer Of the oid negro man Sam Brooks.
weeks ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
Old Officers Elected.

-, WILLIAMSBURG. Va. April l6-[Special. /
The Eastern Lunatic Asylum Board met this
morning and reelected the following officers
SUPERINTENDENT, DR. J. ID. Moncure Assistant
Physicians. Drs. Henry W. SHIELD and James
n: Garhck, and Matron. Miss Martha
WOOteu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
The Body Pound.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. April l6.-LSpecial. !
The body of Robert Downs. who was drowned
near Reaches Dam, Rappahannock river.
Faster Sunday. was found this morning by
Silas Kicker about three hundred yards below
the place he went down.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17
a Texas Cyclone.

CLAuD, TEXAS. April 16.-A terrific cyclone
passed two miles west OF here yesterday after
noon. One man was killed and another
badly hurt. The extent Of the damage is no
yet known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-17

Insist on your dealer giving you the SABO-
k0sO Cu0AKA(Wo sizes, i've cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-10
The Cyclone in Indie.

CALCUTTA, Nov 1O.-As further details
regarding the cyclone which passed over
thia part OF India on Monday of last week
are received 1t Is ssen that the damage done
is very extensive. Besides the loss of II
lives, occasioned by the sinking of the
steamer Enterprise az the Andsmsn Islands
and the killing OF go conviots. there no doubt
has been large loss OF lie a. otGer places
along the coast. AdVces from various parts
of Orisss, a province of India in Bengal,
s'ate that the cyclone did pratt damage.
The cyclone cleared path through the
forests, uprootlng gigantic trees and huring
them aeide az though they were reeds.
Every dwelling or other structure in the
path of the oyolone was either sweps from
It's foundations or literally picked up, turned
over and deposited at some distance from
the place where it had originally stood
The wind slso did much damage In the vi
entity of Calcutta. a largo number Of ves-
sels we're anchored of the mouths OF the
rivefs These vessels were In such posi-
ton that when the gale suddenly burst it
was impossible to save many OF them. Num-
bers were carried ashore, while others we're
damaged by the pounding Dy the enor-
NOUS ssss which accompanied the storm.
No estimate can as yet be made OF The to.
tai loss of life, but from ell The detaiis re-
ceived, 1t Is knoan poaitiysIy that the num-
number OF persons drowned OF killed oy
falling treas or flying debris Is very large.
Several of tbs crew of tbs wrecked Eater-
vicis who formed q lifeline bs joining hands
and dragged Ashore the drowning men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-10
YIRaIaIs wEWs

Tbs wife OF City Engineer Rodes, Of
L7nchburg, died suddenly yesterday.
Governor Mckinney yes erdav authorized
the payment OF $500 to Sheriff Fish. OF Lin.
con county, Washington, for the capture
and dai7ery of Waymsn Sutton, the Wythe
county murderer.
Mr.. John Grove, citizsn of Warren ooun.
t7, YVES killed near happy creek station by
freight sreln on the Richmond and Dan
vile railroad on Tbursday while walking On
the track OF that road.
The Grand Chsper Of Royal Arch Masons
of Virgins will convene in Petersburg tkis
evening. The sixty-ninth Grand Annual
Assembly OF the Knights Templsr of Virgin
Is will also convene Thursday evening in Pc.
srsburg.
Judge Josiah Leake, of the Richmond
Chencery Court, has written letter to the
members of the Richmond bsr saying that
he will not be candidate for reelection.
His successor will be named By the Legisls-
lure this session.
TIE d9allicg house OF Mr.. E. B. Thaw,
superintendent Of the Lynohburg Pulp and
Pepsr MIL a. Big I.iard, vas totally de-
stroyed by fire Saturday night With all its
contents. The family narrowly escaped
death end saved nothing.
Much interest IL FELT 10 thu conference be-
tween The Virginia debt commission and the
o cott committee, which lie to be held in
Richmond on the II h. It is said that the
napdholders have more favorable proposi-
ton 20 make TO the State.
a special grend jary in Richmond ye5ter-
day found Two Indictments against W. 8
DsshsiII. resi- estate agent, for forging the
name of w T. Loving to two negotiable
notes for the sum Of 81 coo Warrants were
Issued for Dssbiel's arrest, bus IL is believed
that he has left the State. D,shiell waB re-
Gently tried for the forgery OF other notes,
ouS Gss acquitted,
At the nesting of the democratic execu-
tive committee for L1udoun county held in
Leesburg yesterday, 1t was ordered that dis
triot meetings be held on Saturday, Novem.
Der 81, al which delegates should be chosen
to represent each district in the convention,
which, meets In this city on he "a to noml-
nate candidate for Congress 10 succeed the
late Gen. W. b. F. Lee
The one hundred and ninth session Of the
Virginia Conference OF the Methodist E lis-
copsl Church South will open 10 Washing
sou Street NJ E. Church, in Petersburg, TO-
morro~. Bishop John G. Keener will pre-
side. Members of the conference began to
arrive yesterday. This conference numbers
about $50 ministers and fifty leymen
The church membership numbers about
1900. The conference territory EN-
braces one-belf OF the s ate of Virginia, and
is divided ipto eleven presiding elder dis.
tries Thsse district have from eighteen to
twenty-five past5rsl chsrgee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-10
EEYs OF TIKI DAY.

( President Innan, of the Richmond Term.
Anal, saya the East Tennessee property Will
hot pass cut of che hands of ais company.
The eaywerd Behring Sfa sesleries Gaze
was taken mp in the Supreme Court In
Washington yesterday and the open argu.
ments made.
A census bulletin just issusd, makes the
population OF Maryland ], 042 800, and gives
Baltimore population OF 434 439, % against
332. 313 In 1880.
At ChiIlicothe, Mo. yesterday, Hugh
Glchrist, jr, prominent teacher, died.
His death go affected his aged father that
he was stricken with paralysis and died.
The report of the New York Preebytery's
committee on proposed changes ip the Con-
fession oil Faith advises revision even
more Sweeping than that suggested by the
General Assembly.
sr Jackson, ha coored pugi!ist, has
issu,d challenge to Frank P. Siaviu Tor g
izhu TO g fio!sh, under Marquis OF @ lsens-
bury rules. for purse OF $4,000, which be
understands the California Athletic Club
will put ".
at $40 o'clock yesterday evening lola
GreeDcck, tWsnty-four years of sge, OF
Washington, asFeu pied suicide in the Grand
Central depot IN New York by swallowing
quantity O. lsudanum. She was removed
to Bellevue Hospital.
The e1-Confsds'ata ladies Of Washington
have recently organized e permanent soc'e-
ty, auxiliary 20 shn Veteran Society there,
for ihe purpose Of aiding helpless and des.
tit1!e Confedsra soldiers 10 the District, OF
which there are considerable nuuoer.
John 81 Inmap, the President Of the Rich
| mond Terminal system, said In New York
yesterday that the negotiations for loan
of So 200 600 TO The Georgia Central would
be CONF ieted tomorrow. The money, 1t is
understood, will be advanced by Speyer
& &c.
Chief Justice Fc|ier announced yesterday
that the Supreme Court had advanced the
case Of Horner against the United States,
and assigned it ter argument the second
Monday 10 January. Tue point involved is
he constituionsiity OF that section of the
| erti-iottery law permitting persons to be
tried 10 the district into which 3 lottery let
ter is sent.