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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22

WoRK or THE GRAND JURY.
\ Number Of Prominent Citizens Summoned
60 Testify OF the Italian Affair.

NEW ORLEANS. La, april 2l.-Scction A Of
the criminal court was crowded with about
800 men this morning when the grand jury
met They represented the most prominent
business men in the city. and had been sum
moned Saturday to testify in the HennesY
casr. Most OF the gentlemen did not know
why their presence was desired. Many of
them had not been down at the Parish prison
on the day IF the tragedy and consequently
were not acquainted of any of the clTcum-
stances of the affair. They passed into the
grand Jury room one by one and none
remained inside for any length Of time.
While it was difficult to learn from any wit
ness,s what the character of the questions
asked We're. it is OWNED that the citizens were
summoned 90 testify with regard 10 the pub
hc opinion and give the names Of those who
were present aiding and abetting the Staying
of the Italian prisoners Dlstrlct-Attorney
Grant have nearly completed bis report. but
will not give il out for publication. 1t Will
cover a few points that have not already be
come known through the press reports. and
is simply 40 official statement for the bene-
III 0l the Secretary of State. There We're two
or three clergymen before the grand jury TO-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
FIRST ANNYYERSLRY.
Union Brokerage, Commission and ""re-
house Company.

The stockholders Of the Union Brokersse'
Commission and Warehouse Company-hr'
John Adam. mansger-held their first anniVer'
sarv Major ". J. Johnston in the chair, yester'
day afternoon. At rs south Fourteenth street
0ficers as follows for the ensuing year were were
elected: Mr. Junius A. Morris, president' ,lI'
l. c. Younger, first .vice-presldcn'i WI; aI1a r,ns
phus Blair. second ce-president; ny thaIes
davenport. secretary and treasnreT; DireI'orS'
t. A. Saunders. Jr. Junius 4. Morris. l. -
Younger, Charles Davenport J. ;. Moore y9nn %
r Cary r. q. Leigh, Jr., J. i. Antrim Adoiphus
Blair. and II. F. Taylor. -..- ...
The president made very interesting report,
in which he said that each subseriOer 10 tno
caDital stock Of the company has mus 1ar eesn
called on TO contribute only iS1s per cent OF Iho
amount subscribed for, and IN the meantime .no
dividends to Arril IS. 1891 on the amounts actu.
.lly paid in and which appear 70 the credit OF
each subscriber on the books OF the company
is lt0 per cent, or more than 10 per cent more
than has been contributed by the SUBSCRIBERS
The president laid great stress upon the ne.
cessity for cooperation. which he said was tno
corner stone OF the organization
Mr. Egbert g. Leigh also made an eNcehens
speech on the principles Of cooperation
The company has rented the large warenouse
ii2 and ia south Seventeenth street. ana pro
poses to do large business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
President NenRblc Now.

PErrRsPunG, Va, April 2l.-lSpecial.l-
At a meeting Of the Chamber Of Commerce
held tonight, Hon. L. c. Nenable entered up;
on his duties rs president Of the Chamber and
made very handsome speech, thanking me
Chomber for the honor paid him in electng
him n, head officer J. +. Dalton was elect
ed first e-president and l.. l.. Marks second
yice-presdent. c. F.. Burton was elected Sec
retary and treasurer.
A committee Of FIVE, consisting Of President
Yenable and Messrs. A. II. Hardy X. Z.
Scott. A. Wright and A. Rosenstock. was ap,,
pointed 10 draft suitable resolutions in regard
object Of the resolutions TO be drafted Is to
protect the interest Of the city of Petersburg
In the said rOld.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22

LITTLE Rock. AuB.. April 2l.-News has
lust reached here from Baxter county that Il
family of hyo campers named Baldwin, from
Tennessee EN- route from Texas diod IN aw-
ful commissions last week The citizens sus-
pected that "a hand Of cypsies who had been
poisoning cattle 10 adjoining counties had
poisoned the spring near where the family
had camped, and lynching of the band has
been imminent and only postponed by tie
counsel Of cooler heads. who ins sted that
they must wait until they had proof positive.
This wise counsel prevented deplorable
tragedy. as yesterday morning the remains o.
a large ccntipcde was found IN the coAee pot
out of which the campers had drank. and this
deadly poison undoubtedly caused their DEATH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
cHfRGED UIrH BIGAWY.
Mrs. Pichard Swears out Warrent Against
Her IIusband-SeriousA Accident.

CHARLOTTE, y. c.. April eI.--.special.l-An in
teresting case Of higamy has come to light in
this city Mrs pichard, sister Of the PROPRIETOR
of tie Charlotte Hotel. in February, 1870, was
married 10 " I. Cutshall. of Indiana, the
marriage taking place IN Fort Mil. ). G. Cut
shall told Mrs Pichard he was widower Win
several children lie made frequent trips to
Indiana. presumably - see his chidren
In January last he went away, and
has not since returned nor sent
his wife any money. 4 day or 20 since letter
came to him which hi- wife here opened. To
her astonishment IL was from wife No. l. After
communicating with the chief o. police IN
Huntington, Ind. aud finding out,that Cut
shall had a wife living there, Mrs. Ilchard TO-
day swOro ont warrant for his arrest on the
charge of bigamy. Ohcors have gone to Knox
vile. Tenn. after him. lie will DO brought
here for trial.
foot deep trench laying sewer pipe. when one
side of the wall cavcd IN on them and buried
two beneath it,. More than 1909 pounds weight
iured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
4 Heavy Damage Verdict.

CwcINNATI, O., April 2l.-A verdict for
@o6. 900 damages in favor of the Peters Cart
ridge Company was returned IN Judge
Moore's court to-day The defendant was
the Pittsburg. Cincinnati and st. Louis Rail
road Company The action was based on the
explosion at Kings mills few months ago.
A freight crew, IN making running switch,
threw the detached cars violently against q
car containing gun powder. standing on the
spur track, the conclusion causing an explo-
sion The plea is for an allowance of sll4-
600 for injury TO the plaintiffs plant and IN
terruptiOn 10 business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Salisbury on the Irish situation.



LoyDoN, April a.-Lord Salisbury, In his ad-
knew that Mr parnel had The sympathy and
money of many Irish conspirators IN
America. Justin Mccarthy represented
sons holding high rank IN the
Romish Church Applause. He hal not
the slightest intention Of speaking otherwise
than respectfully of the Catholics, hut he wished
10 warn them OF dangers that might be incurred
by ministers OF any rel zion using that religion
as a means OF figuring as political leaders.
Cheers He fhoughi that the respect due 10
the bishops would disappear when they had be-
hind them the familiar features OF schnado-
horst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Bradham Is Guilty.

CHARLOTTE. y. C., April 1.-lSpeciaLl-Brad
hams trial Tor the murder OF Mecca, which
has engaged the court FOR two days ended tins
evening hy the jury returning a verdict OF
guilty. When il was known that the verdict
was 10 be given. the courtroom was cleared
and policemen stood on the stairway 10 prevent
The dense throng in the street from entering.
A. soon as the verdict was rendered Bra ham,
with a guard Of six or seven police and the
sheriff. was hurried 10 The jail. He was dressed
iu the height OF fashion and never showed inc
least sign OF fear throughout the trial. nor did
ho even vince when the verdict was rendered.
nenfnnce viii be nassed this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Gladstone Loses His Temper.

LONDON. April 2l.-In the House Of Commons
Yesterday Mr.. Gladstone denounced state
ment OF T. W Russell that the Liberals
were trying 20 defeat the Irish Land Purchase
moderate terms in denying Russells statements.
Mr. Gladstone again ay0wed anger with Sander,
son Qrish Conservative, who Congratulated
HIM in supporting the bill Mr.. Glad
stones anger wa, redouhled, and in his
reply he showed a vehement temper. he
scene was an extraordinary, and for ilr. Glad
stone, an unprecedented one. few OF the Rad
icsis we're pleased with the episode, but the
Liberals generally felt uneasy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
FAT4'S SLIP OF THE PEN.
He Furnished MIR. Blaine With an Incorrect
Translation of Kudnrs Note.


PARIS, April 2l.-Baron Faya Italian Minister
10 the United States will arrive in Rome to-
morrow. He conveys the official correspondence
on the subject OF the Italian massacre at New Or
leans IN chest. which was guarded by the mill
tary on landing at Hayre. fava was Tetlcent as
10 the situation, but admitted that he differed
much from his Government regarding the way
that Italy should treat America
Faya is accused OF a slip of the pen in trans
lating the first Italian note. The note as sent
from italy 10 be communicated to Mr.. Blaine
demanded "giudiciror Judicial prosecution OF
the lynchcrs which Faya wrongly translated
punishment"
Its further considered that Faya exaggerated
the tone Of Premier Budinl protest, or did not
comprehend that Italy was compelled 90 assume
an air of decision in order not 10 break too sud
denly the traditions of CrispIs foreign policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
The Florida senatorshlp.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. April 9i.-At noon today
both Houses Of the Legislature took ballot Tor
United states Senator. but according TO an
agreement reached last night the vote was
scattered so as to preclude an election, In mo
caucus tonight the first ballot Resulted; tall'
80; Speor. ~; BoXham I. -
Second ballot Call %; Speer. 20; Blo1ham. ].
The fourth and last ballot was: Call ~; Hpeer;
Il: BlOxham. I. The caucus then adjourned
till = o'clock tomorrow night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22

BrrMIyoHAM, Ala, April PA wreck oc-
CURED on the Albany and Great Southern
road last night near Sprinville twenty miles
north Of here. Some miscreant had removed
the fish plates. causing the rails to spread.
Passenger train No. g, northbound limited.
was doralled and tho engine and four cars
turned over. Engineer John Cotton and
Fireman Charles George were scalded 20
death. The postal clerk and the express
messenger were slightly injured. The es-
cape Of the passengers from death was mirac-
ulOus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Scrions Gas Exploslon.

BRADDocK. PA. April 2l.-A frightful explo-
sion Of gas occurred IN the bottom house IN
Thompson Steel Works this evening; One
of the men opened an oven door when a
huge volume of gas shot ont and bursting in
flame, enyeloped John Soles, Thomas RAN
traua. David Hoon and Otto Ondrake, burn
ing them very seriously. They may possibly
recover. The boys, William Fordsworth and
August Anderson, aged about sixteen, were
also severely burned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
THE STRIhERS EXdsPERATED.
Five Hundred pinLcrion Men VIII Guard
the Works.

SoorTDALE, PA, April 21.-By tomorrow
morning 500 PnkortOn detectives will have
arrived in the coke region. They arc to be
stationed on guard duty, principally at the
Ir.ck works. The strikers are exasperated and
q feeling OF uneasness II noticeable. All Is
quiet tonight save few strikers meetings,
where there is a great deal of cheering
At these meetings the strikers leaders are
making speeches against the Introduction Of
"Iiukerton thugs. as they call them. The
Frick Company claim to have moro men
working az their plants. Out Of 39l ovens at
Jimtown and Sterling all but Six are fired,
and moro workmen are at hand than are re-
Quired TO run the plants. Mcclure Cos
force Il also largely increased. All Is reported
quiet 40 Iciscnburg. No. 2. where 100 Plnker-
ton men are on guard.
KxPIRTEScED MINERS ENGAGED.
PTTspuRG. Pa. April PA special from
Scottdalc states that the labor leaders have
lust received information that the Frick Coke
Company have engaged the services of 600 ex-
perenccd miners from the Punxsutawney
coal fields Their intention is of putting
them % work ut once in their various coal
mines now guarded by the PinkeTton men.
10 is also stated that the miners are coming
with tine full uu1ersiandin. that they are
T. assist In breaking the strike. When
the Punxsutawney miners were on a strike
q lew months ago the Ontrllutions for their
support from some of the coke region miners
was very moagre. Sad q prominent labor
leader this evening. II have expected this
and suppose that the PunXsutawney miners
think this their opportunity to square ac-
counts with the miners in the coke region"
These miners It is said will arrive tonight or
tomorrow.
UNoNlovN. PA. April 2l.-Sherif McCor-
mick denies that the several carloads Of new
men landed in the coke region today are
PlnkcTtOn men.
MINERS wAR-DASCE.
Mr. PIHAsANT. Pa. April 21-During the
evictons at Morewood this afternoon many
exciting scenes occurred At the house of
Martin Werceuski the deputies were attacked
by Wcrgcnsb's wife. mob Of 300 people on
the outside had g. be dispersed by the mi
ht'a.
Affairs at Morewood are somewhat critical
az midnight Early in the evening crowds
of etrkcrs broke in the windows of houses
from which the people were eyicted and be-
gan dancing. The dance will likely end with
fight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
unoted by Strikers.

CHICAGO, April 2l.---About o'clock the
men who went 10 work in Jackson park this
morning were surrounded by, about 500
strikers. who hooted AID jeered at them.
Macarthur Brothers made complaint to In;
spector Hunt, who commands four patroi
WAGONS The inspector addressed the mob. adj
yising those who wanted 10 90 to work 10 re-
main. About one hundred signItied their
willingness TO return 20 work and the remain
der we're compelled to leave the grounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Personal Mention.

At the Custom House yesterday was entered a
lot of imported fishing tackle from England,
valued at sei5. FOR Richmond merchant.
A marriage license was issued yesterday 70
Richard II. Baker and Kate Taliaferro .colored).
Mr. Iitiel Wilson left yesterday for Washing-
ton. where tomorrow hewlil he married 10 hlss
Hamilton. Of that city.
Mr. A. NJ. Kelley, now Of Cairo Egypt, Is ex-
pected here 10 visit his old friends In July. 81
'fihe Narionettes appeared before a very fair
audience last night. and Mr.. Bell distributed
his presents with hberalily. '"ere will be
matinee to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Out at Last.

Frank G. Morgan. the young Englishman sent
10 the penitontlary for killing Mr.. Coles, OF
Albemarle was discharged yesterday.
He left in company with his friend. MI n. H.
Osborne. of New York.
Governor Mckinney declined 10 the last 70 in
terferc, as he saw no reason why executive
clemency should be granted:
Morgans plan when he left was TO go 10 New
York via Norfolk and 10 sail for England as
nuicklY Is nOsslLle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Don't Know Much Sam.
lBy Cable to The Times.l

VIENNA. April 2i.-The Neue Free Press says
that America is either lalOrng under great
delusion in imagining itself able 10 wage com
merclal war against Europe or Is playing for the
elections. The paper quotes statistics 10 show
that the bulk Of trade Of eleven States Is con-
cerned with Europe, where they find the pur-
chasers Of their goods and it Is clear that Eu-
rope will refuse 10 buy their goods II they pur-
chase exclusively fro m America.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Baseball Results.
Suit for Rrcach Of Contract.

NRw YoRK. April 2l.-Action was begun to-day
in the United States Circuit Court by w. II.
Foster and c. VI. Betram, proprietor and mana
ger of the Boston Ideal Opera Compan,
against the cleveland Cincinnati, Chicago and
ST. Louis railroad 10 recover $1,000 damages Tor
a breach Of contract, IN not getting scenery AMI
property in louisyille until too late Tor per-
fOrlnanca
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
General Butler Elected.

BosroN, Mass. April 2l.-General Butler was
forcibly elected from the United States DIS
trict Court this afternoon by United states
Marshal Daugherty. acting under tho
orders Of Judge Carpenter, who declared
that the General, while addressing the court
after a conviction ora client was IN disorder.
ONLY technical violence was used. General But
Ter threatened to take legal steps in connection
with the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Demands an Explanation.

TUY IuTlt 10 TIC IIIIIN'.I
LONDON. Auril 2l-Tho Press Association says
that Lord Salisbury has directed Minister
Petere 10 demlnd from the Portuguese Govern
ment an Immediate explanation OF the seizure
OF Buira II itisnot satisfactory Lord Salisbury
insists upon reIaratiOn The Portuguese
Governor OF Iosamhuique has sent word 70
sion CONFIRMING the seizure Of the British
steamer Buira, end adds that a soon as he hears
securing the route TO Manicaland,
the British will be allowed passage up the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Activity of Anarchists.
fp.. NaIln to tha Vfuaa I

LONDON. April 2i--Adyices from the Con-
tinent represent great activity prevailing among
the auarch hists. who are organizing Tor n general
strike on May dAy. lncendlary circulars are be-
ing distributed IN Paris, Vienna and Madrid
and it is reported that not less than 5000
delivered 10 the soldiers Of the Paris garrison
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
The WalI-street Wizard.

OyAHo. NEB.. April 21.-Jay Gould and
marty arrived here last night. They will re-
main until tomorrow and then go TO Chicago
MIR. Gould instructed S. S. ii. Clark 70 an
nounce 10 the newspapers that the report sent
ont from Denver 10 the effect that he IN
tended TO wreck the Western Passenger As
sociation. was wholly without foundation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
Bismarck Again.
lBy Cable to The Times.l

BERLIN. April 2i.-An ANONYMOUS pamphlet
believed 10 be from Hsmarcks pen. has been
published al Dresden. entitled j he ruin OF Aus
ria Ii suggests that Germany's truest policy
is an alliance with Russia 10 pursue the
historical route 20 Consiantin0ple through
Bulgaria. II that would avert European
crisis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
The Chillan War.
" Cable to The Times

LoypoS, April si.,-A Valparaiso correspondent
Innsriai' lynch and Condell-all OF which are
supplied with torpedo cstchers, are starting for
the north under orders 10 attack the revolution
AIRY squadron.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
More jews Expelled.

VIENNA. April GA gentleman Of this city re-
ceiyed letter from jewish friend. lawyer at
st Petersburg, saying that all the Jews resident
in the Russian capital had been commanded 10
leave by May lst This means financial and IN
dustrial ruin to many jews although they
will be permitted to reside IN the eastern and
southern provinces OF Russia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
British Troops Victorious,
tBy Cable TO The Times.l


CALCUTTA. April 2i.--Lord Lsnsdowne, Vice.
row OF India received brief dispatch saying
that the British troops defeated the Manipuris
yesterday in sharp engagement, killing 100
The British loss was trininS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
The Irlsh Oneetion.
lBy Gable to The Times

Ioypoy. April 2l.-Lord Salisbury. In adj
dressing the Primrose League to-day. said that
the irish question must be solved by the
nrcsent generation, but he did not believe It's
solution would follow as result Of approsch-
ING general election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
The f'irsfIicense.

WAsHINoTos, PA, April 2i.-For the first timo
IA tnenty-tbree years license 10 retail intOxi-
cating liquors IN Washington county, Pa. WAS
frGntsd to-day. The location of INC wet spot
~ ~ az at Nhhflefol manufacturing town IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
rnE NEr HrIscop1 DIOCESE.
The subject Considered and Postponed I'm
iii May 10Th.

iii MAY 10Th.
I1NcHBUnG, Va. April 2l.-lSpecial. "A
conference Of clergy and laymen was held to-
day in St. Paurs Episcopal church, this city,
with view 10 taking steps to have thirty
three counties i'm Southwest Virginia and the
Piedmont region erected into a new diocese.
The proposed diocese will have for Its bound
aries the eastern lines of Highland. Augusta.
Nelson Amherst, Campbell and iittsylyanla,
and viii comprise all the territory Of the
State west Of those counties.
important resolutions were passed. and the
conference adjourned to meet again May
18th al Petersburg, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-22
The Jewish Phiisnthropist.

Pans AprilH-Itis stated that Baron Hirsch,
the great Jewish banker. has purchased an inn
mense estate in Pennsyiyania. where he wall es-
tablish colony OF hussian Jews.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-13

Portable income and only needed wife
to complete his happiness
Miss Nellie Hawthorne, only daugh-
ter of Judge Hawthorne, was the belle
of the village, and among her score Of
admirers it was plain she preferred Col
Ashley, who had been devoted to her
since her return from school
Judge Hawthorne and Cob Ashley
were warm personal friends They
agreed on politics, attended the races
together and backed the same horses,
the judge always placing implicit CON
fdence in the coloners Judgment The
judge loved his pretty daughter very
dearly and he WIS we'll pleased when
his dearest friend, Col Ashley, asked
and obtained his consent to seek the
hand and henrt OF Nellie. but con
not give her up for long time yet
said the judge, "and IL you win her
love, Ashley, you must be content to
wait awhile before you aslx fox her
hand"
Col. Ashley pressed his sun at the
court of Cupid and won it. Pretty Nel-
lie Hawthorne blushingly acknowl-
edged that she loved him very dearly
and would become his wife whenever
Hcr IaIner gave MS consent
The colonel had promised to wait
awhile for tho wedding, but In few
weeks the waiting seemed very long
and he determined to see the tndge and
If possible induce him to name the day.
portion of Col Ashley's savings he
had invested In race horses, and he
owned small string Of very fine flyers
He had purchased most of his horses from
Col. Newton Harris, veteran breeder
of thoroughbreds, who kept sale
stable in town, his farm being several
miles in the country. Ono day Col.
Harris brought In from his farm a very
promising young filly, and he de-
tcrInined to offer her first to his friend
Ashley, who wanted to purchase two or
three more fast ones. Meeting Ashley
on.the street Col. Harris told him about
the FLY. SEQ down to the stable any
time and tell the boys you want to see
the bay FLY, Nellie You will buy
her as soon az yOu have seen her good
points"
Col. Ashley promised to call at tho
stable at the first opportunity.
The same evening the colone! chilled
to see Miss Hawthorne, and the happy