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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

I'd Blair Hanged At Columbus For the Cold
Bloodsd Murder of Arthur Henry,

I'd Blair Hanged At Columbus For the Cold
Bloodsd Murder Of Arthur Henry,
CoIuMBus, O., August 20.-Ed Blair, was
hanged here this morning. lie ascended the
scafold Will arm steps at 12OL Tie drop
fell AT 1905. lis neck was broken by the fall
and lie was pronounced dead az l2ZO.
The crime for which be was hanged was IN
deed n heinous one. and It WAS committed
while be was "a fugitive from justice at Harts-
burg Putnam county, March II, l9sO. Bar
Was serving "a seven years sentence N the
Ohio penitentiary for burglary, and Il became
necessary to take him out totestliy against one
~ his pals. At Biauchesler he made a daring
escape from the guards by Jumping from tie
train la company with two crooks Inc went
=, Harrisburg. where he had planned 70 rob
Tho station. of which Arthur Henry was agent
Henry was summoned ID hls ONCE by
Blair who prOiessed urgent business
with him When he arrived the two
pals Stout and shoemaker renamed
outside and Blair went IN. lie m
mediatelv pulled Lis revolver ana de
mauded that Henry open the safe; ne re-
fused. and was shot down ia cold blood.
BLAIR went 10 ParkersburK, W. a.
where he was captured some weeks
later. His conviction speedily fonoWed'
and the sentence OF death was passed u De
carried ont April 20. 1891. lie was resplted
until June tn IN order 10 carry his case 10
the supreme court. and again until August
2lst 20 get it before the pardon board Zach
effort failed, and the murder Of Arthur Henry
Il ayfuued
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

FRFrGHr TRAIN HELD UP.
Outlaws Rob "a Conductor and Murder
ErnL rnlnn.


Brak enlan.
KANsAs CRY, Mo. August 2O--trelght
train No. 1s on the Kansas City, 81. Joseph
and Council BluHs road was held mp and
robbed al Murray's switch. lust outside "t
Harlem. At . clock this morning H. T. tas-
Sic. conductor. started to nng ap the wat n
tower at Harlem. when he was held vp "y
Two masked men with revolvcrs. The robbers
then took Cassles watch and told him 10 signal
the tower 10 learn II the track was clear. ihe
rear brakeman, Ed White, was ordered to get
otI by one of the outlaws. The two men ac-
conpanied Cassie % the way-car, when they
again commanded White % get on. AS he
stamped toward the ladder the revolver Of one
Of lie robbers WAS discharged. White dropped
dead the ball having entered his lett temple;
Conductor Cassie signaled the engineer aa anu
got into the way-car as soon as no could. tho
train started and the two robbers Climbed Oh
the ton of the WAY car. Then they cutnoed
down the side Of the car and ran into
thicket. When Harlem WAS reached the engic
neer and forward brakeman were intorinea on
the robbery. The conductor immediately
msde bis report when tho tram reached ran
sas city. The authorities have been no,lhsa,
and every effort is being made to eaten the
uesperadOes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
CONFERRING OF THE PALLIUM
On Archbishop F. K. KatET Witnessed
by Seven Hundred Priests.
CARDINAL GIBBOES MAKES In ADDRESS.
Where You Dwell, There Is Your Country
Appeal 10 the Clergynen 10 Remain
True 10 Their Missions.

MmwAuKrE, Wis, August 2O-The confer
ring Of the pallium on Archbishop F. X. ke@-
zer. the successor of tue late Archbishop
Hess, took place to-day in the st. Johns
cathedral of this city.
Cardinal Gibbons was the bearer Of the
vestment and he conferred it in person The
occasion was given enunusualinterest by the pres
ence of no less than seven hundred prelates
and priests representing almost every State
in the Union. Among the lower clergy were
many Of the graduates Of the st. Francis Sem
mary where Archbishop Katzer was a pro-
fessor for many years. The people also took
a hearty interest III the celebration, for the
Archbishop enjoys the respect and confdence
of the entire community. The ceremonies
were surrounded by much pomp. Bishop
Bonacum celebrated a pontifical mass and
sermons were preached by Bishop ). 4. Wat
terson OF Columbus o., and Bishop Richter,
Of Grand Rapids, Mich
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

Tho Dominion VIII Export More Wheat This
Year Than Ever Before.

CmoAGo. August 90. A dispatch from To-
ronto. Ont. says: Canada will export more
wheat tins year than ever before. The yield
in Ontario Will be SO5OO,OO0 bushels,
or nearly 100000 more than last
wear. Manitoba and the Northwest
viii yield. it is est estimated ma 80 iGoG 1900; 600
the other provinces, 2,5OO,UOO, OF IN all about
o3.OO0. .0O0. Deducting for seed and consump-
ton 80 OoO 600 bushels this will leave 30. 900 900
bushels for export. OF this amount Manitoba
expect, to export 2500O,OO Of hard wheat
the finest Canada produces. Last year the
total export OF wheat from Canada was a
little over 100000 bushels. The wheat
crop here was nearly 1000 600 short Of
reoIirements for seed and bread in
the DoTninion. and this shortage wassupplied
by large importstions Of United States dour
The crop Of wheat in Canada this year ex-
ceeds ANYTHING ia the history Of the country
The average yield of fall wheat per acre this
year will be 2l.4 bushels, or hye bushels above
the average in years past: la Western Ontario
some fields produced as high as 50 bushels an
acre and 63, CA and 65 pounds to the bushei
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
rHE HOLY COR
The Exhibition nt Treves Attended by
Great JhroDg.
Ry Cable TO The Times.l

IISy Cable 10 lhe liuien.i
LONDON. August q. A dispatch from Treyes
says that the public exhibition OF the holy
coat eaid 10 have been worn by the Saviour.
was begun to-day. The exhibition was inau-
gurated by solemn pontiicai service CON
Quoted by tho bishop, after which the people
of the parish of St Gangolph. in Treves,
opened tho series Of pilgrim professions. me
staircase tiiI behind the high altar; A large
cross illuminated by gas has been
erected over tho place where the
relic is shown md FIVE hags
were hoisted on the roof OF the cathedral. A
groat multitude was in attendance 70 see the
holy coat and physicians are oyerrun with
applications for certificates on the part OF the
pilgrims who wish to touch the garment with
tho hope Of being cured Of disease. Neither
the diocesan authorities nor the great ana IN
creasing throng of pilgrims apparently pay
any attention b. the charges affecting tns
authenticity of the holy coat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

OrEBrc. August 20-A Quebec member Of
Parliament who has Just returned from Otta-
wa reports that Sir John Thompson HIS ex-
pressed 10 number OF political friends his
intention as Minister OF Justice to
for pubic robbery end conspiracy the
whole OF the members # the Nc
Greovy Doodle gang and the public officials
thev bribed. provided he IS assured 10y the lo-
cal aathoritie- taat thoro is a reasonable pros
pect of finding here jury abovetho lntnen q
of the h0oQlers 10 10 considered that this
prosecution VIII save the Gofefnmtht sno
nat inns the threatened political crisis at OF
t.vxo ,.il1 be aNerfcl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
In the Hands of n Receiver.

ATLANTA, Ga. August 20.--The southern
Lumber Company, h corporation stocked at
el5O. coo and worth about 100000. with two
large mills in South Georgia, ana owning
tion of the State. is now in the hands OF re-
ceiyer. with liabilities estimated at sl25. 900:
Stringency in the lumber market prevented
the company paying its laborers, ana conse-
guently about sl5. 600 in laborsrs' liens were
about to DO taken out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
The Mckinley Tariff.


tijY thDit 20 Ahe aAAif@i
LONDON, August 20.-Ihe Daily News, re-
fsrriug to President Harrison's speech nj Al
bany' ssys: The evil effects Of the McKin-
lev taria law are disguised by the coinci-
dence Of good crops in America and bad hsr,
vests in Europe. Mckinley adherents VIII
view the position with joy and try b persuade
tho people with the usual disregard Of con-
nection bot veen cause and effect that the
tarin has not diminished Americas external
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
OUTRAGEs IN CHINA.
Germany demonstrates Against the Eioience
20 Foreigners.
by Gable 10 the Times.

by Cable TO the Tines
BERLIN, August 2O.--The North German
Gazette to-day confirms the report that Herr
Won Brandt. the German minister to China.
actino in concert with the representatives Of
the other powers. has demonstrated with
China in regard 10 the outra9es which for
eigners have been subjected 10 IN that coun-
try. ,,uc
man trade has suffered in consequences Of the
disturbances. Referring 70 the occurrence IN
1SqO when the German Catholic Mission IN
tie province Of Stan Foong. The Mountain
ons Fast. was damaged by Chinese mob
the Gazette says the matter was under dis-
eussion in fekin for about year, but but
obtsinsd nothing beyond promises. Tho
oticial chiefly responsible for this outrage
complained Of has lately received marks of
snerial favor from the Chinese Government.
The latter. il should be added. has strength
ened the maleyolent elements of the province.
GERMANY attaches the greatest Importance
IN the welfare of the mission IN the province
~ shan Toong. and would impress this fact
upon the authorities at Pekin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

AUGUSTA, M, August 90 The following Is
a conv OF a letter sent ont by Postm ster
Joseph H. Manley Yesterday
My Dear Sir ! am candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for Congress from this
district. / recognize the right OF every Re
publican TO seek this nomination, and shall,
In an omen manner make proper effort to
secure il. Your support will be highly appre-
ciated. Sincerely yours
u NJ. MAELEY"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
I THE B0TzEN CLoUDBURSr
More Serious Than at First Rsportsd-manv
Lives Lost.
nj
lBy Gable 70 The Tim0s.l


VIENNA. August 20--Further details from
Botzen, near the scene Of tho cloudnurst,
which. IA announced on Tuesday last, par
TALLY destroyed the village of holman. seem TO
show that the damage done and the number OF
lives lost are greater than at first supposed
The cloudburst over the mountains Hood
ed low lands. converted mountain
stream into torrent. which swept through
the village Of KOllmsn. carrying away pee
pie. cattle and destroying half OF the houses
in the place. Forty persons were said u
have been drowned by the accident. which
also destroyed the railroad for many miles.
10 now appears that the fall of water from
the clouds also flooded the other side Of the
mountains and that the hsmlets situated on
tho hill-tops have been isolated by tho
food. Many corpses have been seen IN the
valley on the other side of the mountains.
They were being carried down the torrent.
and it is feared that further great damage 70
property has resulted from the calamity. anG
that the loss of life is very much greater than
announced by the first reports, some uns
must necessarily elapse before tho full details
of the affair are known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
A HORRIBLE HASGIN0.
Murderer John Conwsy's Neck Almost Sew
cred From His Body.
-. ~.-,s T.. ~. - rr.....1

L1ygRpooL, August 2o.--John Conway. the
steamship fireman. who was convicted and
sentenced to death for the murder Of the boy
N;ohoI.s Martin. whose body was found on
NJ 9th last floating in a sailors bag in Har-
5nr S,s' dock this city. was hanged here this
norn;ng. There was n sensational scene on
ths scafold. Az Berry. the hangmsn,. was
drawing the black cap over ConwaY's head
the latter shouted Hold on, l want to say
something" .v.
sneak now" and was about 70 proceed with
the execution, when priest who was ~ ~,
hastily intsrposed. pushed the hangman on
one side ana held Conway's hand, while tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

SHANGHAI. August pa strong Chlnese
squadron has been ordered 20 Nanhn ana an an
other squadron Is assembling north OF tno
Yang 1se kiang The Imperial Goyernihons
IL alarmed by the threat Of the European
powers 10 appeal 70 force. The Chlnese
Government expedition 10 lay telegraph iiss it.'
feen expelled by tie people Of Yunnau with
the loss Of all material.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

PoRr-AU-PsrScF. August "A special com;
mission has been appointed by the Nationai
Chamber 10 examine lsst years budget II Is
remorted that there is IA deficit of t2,OOO 600.
IL is proposed to arraign the members OF IN the
last Cabinet over the matter. especially Iir-
min and Lechaud. Both Of them ask that TINS
be done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
A HnnNr Enllure.

CHICAGO. III. August 90 The American
Wheel Company having works throughout
Indiana. Ohio. Michigan and other states
has failed. The assets are 100000; llaDlli-
ties about 1000 900. Judge Biodgeit. OF the
Federal District Court, has made Noble u
Dutlar raceiVer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

=
there
was all told twenty
three base-hits made
in to-day's game.
but one of them, q
home-run drive by
Iiernan, was good
for more than a sin
gle base. Five runs
were made of Esper
in the first inning.
King, who relieved
Esper in the third,
saw six men cross
the plate in his first
inning. but after
that he did fairly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

HE streets were
crowded this morn
ing at an early hour
with visitors, and tho
trains from I b q
North were filed
with people from
the upper Eastern
Shore of Maryland
and Delaware, and
the boat from Nor
folk increased the
already large gath
ering with visitors
from the twin cities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
mILL CAPRIYI RESIGN2
Rumored Break Between Him and ths
Kaiser.
nv Gable to The Tlmes.l

!I}y Cable 10 Inc liTnesj
BERLIN, August 2O.-There are strong III.
mors ahoat of Caprivi's approaching resigna-
ton. The Chancellor hss.foT some time past
been on formal terms with the Kaiser.
owing 10 his dsapproyal OF measures
that the Kaiser approved, and It is said
that the Kaiser is willing that Capriyi should
90 but does not wish 10 drive him
away. The Kaiser is gradually reducing the
Office Of Chancellor 10 less Importance, 1t being
his purpose 10 have Prince Henry his chiei
representative and to have the Prince attend
to some Of the moro important functions now
discharged by the Chancellor.
IL is claimed in behalf Of this change that
Prince Bismarck, when Chancellor. exeggera-
ted the Office. and arrogated dnties that be-
longed to royalty. The interview between
the Kaiser and Capriyi on Wednesday Is said
10 have been attended by unusual warmth,
although Capriv Immediately afterward .weus
about tho business of the empire az Il nothing
had occurred
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

BrRMrNaHAM. Ala. August 2O.-!Special, /
Tom Pace, aged sixteen, an employe ot the
Fnsley Furnace Company fell INTO isAe OF
molten Stag yesterday afternoon ana Was
roasted to death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
THE BANQUET.

iiL ilAN'SyS4s
In the afternoon the clergymen partOok Of
banquet (which included a programme OF
toasts The procession Of priests and Wears
general. numbering 3l7, left Bishops hall ut
1880 o'clock and proceeded thence 10 the
parish house They wore the cassOck and
surplice and were preceded by q crOss-DeaTer
with tapers Oh either side. As tho rear
of the procession reached point opposite
the entrance 10 tho parish house they were
Joined by MonsignOr Zerminger Of MllWau-
kee. Administrator Schriyer OF La Crosse and
Keroten OF Greenbay; Bishops OHAra OF
Scranton. Pa: Nertu Of Marquette. Richter
of Grand Rapids, Foley of Detroit, Colter OF
Winona. Minn. Xardetti OF st. Cloud. Mlnn.'
Martin of lankton =. d.. Zardenbush OF Kan
sas, BonRcum of Lincoln. NeD., Hennessy OIL
Dubuque, Iowa Henuessey of wichita han, 4,
Archbishop Elder Of Cincinnati Ireland Of
St. Paul. ROdemacher # Nashville, Tenn,
and Katzer of Milwaukee. Cardinal Gibbons
Of Baltimore bringing up the rear OF the pro,
cessi0n. Cardinal Gibbons wore the iuli
robes Of his official station. being scarlet. aud
Wa attended Toy acoiytes.
THE PROCESSION
The procession passed IN the order given
into and up the centre aisle Otthe cathedral,
where they. as many as could be accommo-
dated of the priests and other dgnltaries'
took seats reserved for them IN the altar,
Wuue DtUcI- occupltu lubi liDLt t'Iui' VI N-',
aisle. the rear being reserved for city and
county officials and ticket-hOlders. The pro-
cession was an imposing one. aud was wit
messed 10y thousands Of people who Anod the
streets.
Ats o'clock this morning the people began
TO gather 40 the cathedral, and by o'clock
every available seat WAS occupied save that re-
served for the church and city officials, and
the crowd extended far ont into tho street.
The presentation of the paliium by Cardinal
Gibbons 10 the. Archbishop was followed by
an address OF the former, which was delivered
from the altar The Cardinal first dWelt on
the pOlyglot character Of the vast assembly.
CANE FROM EVERY LAND.
They had coms from almost ,tery .alG or
the globe. from Great Britain, France. Ger
many, Austria. Italy. Poland, as well rs
other countries He saw before him the
clergy representing these people. who, divided
by difference Of language and difference
of customs had come TO this land % ENJOY
the blessings of liberty. IL was their destiny
to be moulded into one nation and
so the future pointed out 10 tnem Wonid DC
one ueopl0 who move hand IN hand and
who feel the impulses q one heart. There
WAS a great duty for the clerC men 20 per
form il was not only that they should see
TO the fulhmont of their duties toward the
Church. but II was also their task to ,ee thai
people fulfil their duties toward The country.
"Where you dwell there Is your country ht
continued u was wrOrg 10 pursue other oo-
iects shan the welfare OF our country, upon
which he invoked the blessings o. heaven. Al
the close he appealed 10 the clergy 10 remain
true % their mission, which includes the pro-
motion OF the common welfare as well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

L IIAldQti iJulho..s..l " Y v " " y
New Yorks ......5 61000 x-13 10
Batteries: Esper and Clements Rusie, Clark
son and Buckley. Umpire. Hurst
CHICAGO. Ill. August 2O.-After the Colts
had PLAYED with Gruber of the Cheyelands for
seven innings, darkness set in and the Dump
lingsn were quite willing 10 agree 10 the de-
cision of Umpire Lynch that they had enough
playing for one day, and donned their cit
izens dress with feeling Of gladness Old
man Anses" acquisition from tho Milwaukee
team was q puzzle 10 the visitors. The home
team played with vim ana gOou Judgment
throughout. Score:
Chicagos. ......... 0 0 6 33-13
Cioyelsnds .......O 1000 a 2 4
Batteries yickery and Schriyer Grubor
and thinner Umpire. Lynch.
Crwc1vNArI, o.. August 20.-fhis afternoon's
game was replete with brilliant and gamy
fielding. few players on either side getting DC
vond second base. Id. Hanion played one Of
his old-time games, making one Of the most
sensational catches of a long ty seen mere IN
many DAYS. Both pitchers did fine work, and
both were well supported. Not run was
scored after the fourth inning. Score:
cincinnatis atis.Ooo1OOOOO-i 3
Pittsburgs......O Ok 0
Batteries: Rhines and Harrington. Baldwin
and Miller. Umpire, Emslie,
BRooKrYN. r. Y, August 20-Cruthers
was bit hard throughout this afternoon Bos-
ton Brooklyn game. the Bostons winning
easily. The Champions played good game
both at the bat and in tho field. but could not
do much in the face of the terrific hitting OF
their opponents. Score:
D. BH. 4.
Bostons O21OO42 Pill IA 4
Brooklyns. 81 % 1 90 o. 3
Batteries: Nichols and Bennett Caruthers
and Con. DalIY. Umpire. NcQuade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

well. The Phillies played a stiff fielding
sdins sdnS severs ani Quaker. nsi were placed in
strange positions, Gleason going to
short. with Myers at second. Mayer was on
third. where Shindle usually oficiates, and
Thornton was in left-feld These changes
were made necessary by the illness OF men
who regularly fill these positions Young
Arthur Clarkson relieved Cyclone Rusiee
after the game had been practically won, ana
did we'll But one run was made on his de
livery after tho fifth inning, at which he re-
lieyed Rusie. Score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
THE MARTINIQUE DISASTER.
Many YesSslS Wrecked and Lives Lost BY
The Terrific Cyclone.
EQUAL TO THRPAMOUS HURRICANE OF7i
Sixty Deaths Already Reported and Many
Others Fearsd-Ths Damage to
Property stupendous.


PARIS. August 2O.-Advices received here
this afternoon announce that the calamity
which has visited Martinique is the most Sc
we're since the year 1917. The disaster Is said
to equal the famous cyclone which swept
over the island of antigua in 1871. So far as
can be learned there have been nearly if not
quite sixty deaths as result Of the hHrr-
cane yisitation but it will be some time be
fore the full extent of the disaster is known.
At Fort Defiance alone there have been
Twelve lives lost, and in both Fort Defiance
and St. Pierre. TO say nothing Of the country,
districts, there have been large numbers OF
people injured.
At st. Pierre FIVE persons are known 10
have been killed, but it is feared that TINS
number does not represent the entire loss
of life in the capital
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21

large Gathering of Visitors mt the fair-Re-
suits OF the Other Contests.
CARE CHARLES, Va, August 2O.-lSpecial.l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
"CYCLONE" RUsIE AGAIN.

He Easily Holds the Qaakcrs Down-The
ChIcsgos Win-Other Games.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
LEAGUE RECORD.

At Boston, r. b. II. L.
Bostons.. OOOOOO1O-2 2 3
nhle.ics 90 000101 x-3 3 3
batteries. lladdock and Murphy; Chamber
lame and Aliligan. Umpire, Ferguson.
At Baltimore: b. b. II. f.
washingtons... 0210003-8 8 3
Baltimore. ......O 0 00O O. 3 6
Batteries: Carsey and Mcclure; Bakeley
and Townsend. Umpire. Kerins.
At Louisville: X. b. II. 7.
Miiwaukees. ..O4OO1OOOO- 10 0
Louisyile.......1 0 0 90 20 1-2 Q /
batteries: Dwyer and Vaughn; Meekin and
Cahill. Umpire, Mabouey
At ST. Louis R. B.H.
ST. t.Ilouis........OO0602052-t5 IA !
Columbus.......1 2OO14-s 3 .
Batteries Easton and Darling; Knell and
D0nohue. Umpire DAYS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-21
MANY PEOPLE KILLED.

As the reports from the various sections
reach st. Pierre it becomes evident that the
extent of the hurricanes devastatIons has not
been much exaggerated Destruction OF pro,
perty and loss of life is reported from all
parts Of the coast.
The latest report received at St. Pierre from
Lamentin shows that the hurricane counts
ten victims in that place alone, in addition to
q large number of injured.
At Francois there have been sixteen people
killed and large numbers injured, and at
Riviera Pilote there have been two or more
deaths, and SO on from all parts of the island
comes the tale OF woe anu dosolstion
La rrenite sends in tho list Of its dead at
ten and numbers of more or less severely In
iured