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Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
The King Trial.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 12.-When
the trial of II. Clay King for the mur
der of Post was resumed this morning
the dying declaration of the noted
lawyer was read. the substance OF
which is that while walking on the
street he met King who, without a
word, fired on him. The state then
rested its ease. The defense imme.
dlately proceeded, Col. King taking the
stand. King says that he met Post and
asked him TO withdraw the charges
made by him against himself King
and wife. whereupon Post put his hand
behind his back as If to draw pistol.
King then fired. Court adjourned.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
NeTTIe SMITH PARALYZEO.

struck by Lightning from the WAYNE
Coanty House Telephone Wire.
DETROIT, June i2.-The keepers ball
in the county house was flooded during
the storm yesterday because window
had been left open.
Mss Nettie smith, the assistant mat
ron, was sweeping q up when suddenly
there was sharp report Iurid
streak Of fame played tor an instant
about the telephone and Miss Smith
fell 10 the floor. She was carried up
stars and soon recovered partially, but
II vas evident that she had suffered a
sight stroke OF paralysis. Or. Bennett
believes that she will eventually re-
cover entirely.
The three telephones in the buildings
were entirely burned out
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

Joe Cooper and John Bailey. the
fret sentenced 10 thirty DAYS in the
county jail fof yagrancy and the latter
the same length OF time Tor drunken
ness, made their escape from thst
place yesterday morning. They bad
been working oh the stone pile, and
took advantage Of a convenient h0ie u
the fence To- make theur escape.
Cooper was caught IN saloon on
Hall-st. hy Detective Gates and
Turnkey stuart. Bailey has not been
approhended.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
WHAT TO DO.
Marshall Bank Directors Meet TomOr.
row to Decide the Question.

Marshall Bank Directors Meet Tomor.
row to Decide the Question.
MARSHALL, Mich, June l2.-The
whereabouts of Kirby are not known
although there are plenty of. fake
rumors. The amount of the defalca.
ton is not absolutely known, but Bank
Examiner Wing has discovered a defal-
cation of S34 700, and 1t is almost posi-.
tive that the sum total will be between
$50, 900 and 100000. The certificate oi
deposit books were missing some time
before the shortage was known. The
directors Will hold meeting tomorrow
afternoon TO decide on their action. In
dividually they say that every dollar
will be paid, and they are generally be-
lieved. Much comment is caused by
the small amount of the reward offered
The hank has realized nothing lately Oh
the wheat deals.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
ON A SLOW TRACK.

UiiisdaIe's Races Call Out 1000 Inter-
ested Spectators.
HrLIspALE, Mich, June 12.-The
third day of the races here was given
with far weather, slow track, and an
attendance of 1000 people. All the
races were won IN straight heats. The
three minute trot was won by Nellie c.,
with Galstra second; best time, 240i
The 2-year-old stake. one and one-haif
mile heats, was won by Mica; Mshomet
money; best time, l:274. The one mile
running race was won by Charles Rus
sell; Barn0ff, second; time, l;52f.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
TWO FATAL SHOTS.
A Tramp Shoots a Conductor and q
Brakeman the Tramp.

GREELy, COL, June Pas the Sec
ond section of freight No. IL, on the
Union Pacific road, was pulling out Of
Eaton this noon, brakeman John Dillon
tried to put a tramp off the tram. The
tramp shot Dillon four times, killing
him instantly. The tramp then jumped
from the train and ran. He was fol-
lowed by brakeman Mattingly. who
caught him and shot him three times.
The tramp died an hour afterwards.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
IN MEMORY or TIE PREMIER.
Requiem Services Tor sar Jsha Mac
donald ~ W estmtnster Abbey.

LoNDoS. June l2.-Solemn requiem
services IN eommemorAiion OF the
death of Sir John Macdonald, late
premier of Canada, were observed al
Westminster Abbey today. The queen
Was represented by members OF the
royal family ana high officers of her
couTt. The vast ediflee Was. crowded
with an audience which comprised
many Of the most prominent person
ages in English politcs, literature, art
and society. Among the noiables9sres-
ent were the Marquis OF Lorne, William
Henry Smith, the government leaaer IN
the House of Commons, those OF the
New foundland delegation now ia the
city, attaches Of the American legation
and many distinguished Americans
and Canadians.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

NEw YORK, June l2.-R. G. Dun's
weekly report of business failures
occurring throughout the country dur
ing the last seven days, number for the
United States 2le, and for Canada 25,
total 24l, "a compared with the total of
2i7 last week and 23i the week previous
To last. For the corresponding week Of
last year the figures were 2i2, repre-.
senting l95 failures IN the nited States
and IL IN Canada.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
onNlsUs STRIKE seTrLEo.
Tn. Men scc~pt tire Term. offered by
the tempsnIe..

LoxDoS, June IL. The great omnibus
strike has ended in partial victory for
the strikers. and the men will return 10
work tomorrow oa terms offered by the
employing companies, which were
agreed o. to-day. The masters concete
a twelve. hour dsy. WITH a slight in.
crease IA wages. The settlement II TIE
strike = the cause q very gsnsfsl sstls.
faction.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

Earned runs-trand RAPIDS 4. Peoria
Two-base hits-Breckenridge.
Home run-Wright.
Double plays-Speli TO Wrightto Frost.
Sacrifice hits-n'Connor. Frost. Wright.
Bases on Balis--Granf Rapids ]. Peoria Q.
Hit by pitcher-frosi.
stolen BaSes-tsraud Rapids q. Peoria 2
Struck out-trand Rapids ]. Peoria s.
Balk-oConnor.
lime OF game-l.i0.
Attendancc-fO.
lmpire-Hoagland.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

A delightful surprise party Atthor
Msckie. AZ I42 iivingston-st-, the
residence of Sergeant Nest', 81
the police department. last even
ING. his friends iskiug that Nay 81
showing thes good nature. A en-
tovahle ti.ne eas had. anf Ms Ne'f'
served sce cream and othet deiightiel
fefreshmsnts-
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

Deputy County Clerk c. J. DeYonng
was visited by thirty of his appreeistive
friends, who came upon him by surprise
at his residence. 27o Cass 81. Thursday
evening. The large hearted deputy
entertained his visitors w.th pedro and
Refreshments. .rncei<ly carrying away the
BOBBY prize himself.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
AIesk. prospeetor. Have a Hard Time

SAN FRAscIsoo, June l2.-Ihe men,
bers OF an expedition that went to
Alaska to prospect for minerals have
returned after great hardshPs- one Of
their number. James Ingram, OF san
Diego. died of starvation and ms body
was deyoured by wolves
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
A Great Game of Rail.

DAYTON, June l2.-The game today
was the most exciting ever PLAYED IN
tins city, 1t being called at the end OF
the l7th inning on account of darkness.
InnIngs..I I23a5e7s f2I3l4IslsI7
Dayton 4 q - o o o O q q q q g e-2
I. Haute q 20 O o Q o.
Base Hits-Dayton. y. Terre Haute. 8
Errors Dayton. .; Ierfe Hauie. ..
Battefies-Petty and WEIGH, Feed and
thilds.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

LtrrLKFafIs, N'on June L. Light
nlng struck = house near thls city To-
day. faehfv~sne persons we're ~ the
house aia NYSasn vas instantly
kIled and tso Others lnjassd, tsat not
fatally.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
CAVE UP ITS VICTIMS.
Another FIoater Found Near Marine
city

MARINE CRY, Mich, June l2.-The
body Of an unknown man WAS found
floating in the river between Marine
City and Algonac. While the identity
ofthe body : not otestshlshed the remains
are supposed 10 be that of an Indian
who was drowned last fail. There was
Slo0 reward offered for the recovery of
this body. and the coroner's jury which
held the inquest has decided that the
reward Is now due. The body was
BADLY decom posed.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

DESvFR, Col, june l2-Tbe confer
enee of the Methodist Episcopal Church
met here today. The case Of ex-evsn-
gelist Sam Small came up Tor CONSIDER
alton, and uTon ms own fFqnest he vas
allowed 10 Withdraw from the church.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
cur IN PIECES.
An Unknown ssn KiII.d Near Mar
shall.

MsRsHsI1. Mich, June l2.-The
bodv of msn. literally cut to pieces,
was found on the Michigan Central
track one mile west of this city this
morning The remains we're scattered
about forty rods. No money was
found nor anything else to sId n iden-
s,fving the BODY
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

Cincinnati o. Columbus. 3; Washing
ton 6, Athlet,cs3: Boston 4, baltimore 6
ST. Louis 9, Louisville Z.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN
Both Went Down an Embankment With
the Engine and Were Killed.

the Engine and Were Killed.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, June 12.-Word
reached this city of bad wreck on the
Kansas Central, by which an engine
was dcrailed and thrown down an en-
bankment near Savannah. Engineer
JAS. Manley and Firemau Geo. Purcell
were both killed Both were unmar-
ried. No passengers were hurt.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
Loss 5000
V,,- IN sn- saasw tsisss Fish pis-
frIrs

AtrFxA, Mseh, June y Fire burned
shs trap. net, poss and ties az squss
Ras an mules below here, lsst night ~
which J 4 Wdner leseS 5000 and
Greeley ( G!lisrd $1,000.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13
Fort WAYNE Ia. FIRST Place

Fr. WAYNE, Ind, June l2.-Fort
Wayne played brilliant fielding game
with Evansville today. Both pitchers
were very effective.
Telegram-herald., 1891-06-13

The dance given nv the Ladies Aux
ilisry OF the Locomotive Brotherhood
of Engineers, at Simmons : hail, corner
of south Dlvision-st. and Fitth-aye.
Thursday evening, was attended by
about 700 people and was q great sue
cess both socially aud financially The
only tmng which bad a tendency 10
mar the serenity OF the occasion vas
the report that there was = scan ~
the room. The closest scrutiny iaiied
% discover one, however. 40 ttie dance
continued and the i0y was uneonhned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
KPsnlfs offhn Inrf.

The following is the result Of the races a
Gutenberg n. j. J.-yeste' day.
First race. six furlongs -/ampost first
Otho second, Lupa (tllyl third. Time. l:20ls
Second race. five furlongs Nolunteer II
first. st. James second Trestle third. Time
l:05
Third race. six and one-half furlongs
Double Cross first. Radiant second. j. b.
third. Time. 1881.
Fourth bohemian first, Esquimau
second Cynosure third. Time. l:4Si@.
Fifth race. five furlongs Once Again first.
Chapman second Polydora third. Time.
l:OGi5.
Sixth race. seven turlongs-sparling first,
McKeeyer second, Repeater third. lime.
l:3i4.
Entries for to-day's Guttenburg races:
First race. seyen-eIghths OF a mile, beaten
horses Eclipse ll3. ST. james l0'; Nissiye.
lO1. Sir Rae, l0}. Gyda, l0l Lillian. Tourist.
100. Puzzle. %. Nirgie. %: Maxim fly, So:
Alliquppo. SO Mabel Pomroy. II; Panhan-
Second race five-eighths Of a mile. selling
Salisbury. 49, Sam Morse. lOs, Frank J.,
Graduate, lO7: Glenmound, 10; Tom DAILY,
Zenobia Necktie. 1922 Smuggler. IS, Lillian
S. "a; BlackwOOd. III: Censor l09.
Third race. one mile and an eighth, SELL
ing-Now or Never. IL; Roquelort lOs
Maggie Beck, 100. Vendetta, 81: Sandstone
90: julie g.. 81 Apollo. 81.
Fourth race, six and half furlongs handi-
cap-IOanO, Ba0ge. ll6; Autocrat IL: Saun-
terer. III: Bitten. l0i; Marie Lowell l07;
little Fred. iO6; Nagabond. 80, Paragon 92
Roluefort, 81.
Fifth race. fiye-eighths Of a mile. handi-
cap -Tringle. IL. Paragon. no. Prohibition.
Manhansott. 1906 flattery. i02; Abundance
(colt. Fidelio. 80; Knaf sack. %.
Sixth race. seven-eighths OF mile-Bene-
fit 10 Wyndham. The Sheriff. bohemian.
Paradise. l22, ST. John, firehy. Telephone.
10; Craft. III.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Great Interest Manifested in Speaker Crisp's
Appointments.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. 9.--some of the
| prominent Democratic members Of the
! House are urging Speaker Crisp 10 appoint
| the committees before the holiday recess,
| but there appears considerable doubt as to
whether this work can be accomplished
IN So short time IL is true that
Speaker Reed in the last Congress
managed 10 name his committees before
the holiday recess. The task for the present
Speaker Is harder one, however. for the
reason that the Democrats in the House alone
number 234. and majority Of oil the men,
Der5 nre new ones. 1t will be very difficult
Tor the Speaker TO place the new members.
and 10 will be Necessary for Speaker Crisp 70
do an unusual amount Of cOnterrIng in order
~ ascertain the fitness for the work TO lie as
signed 10 each. Then again the placing of
the Republicans will be no easy task either.
because there are only eighty y-eght in the
min 1rity, and IN order TO give the opposite
party proper representation or the usual
allowance Oi three. five. or seven members on
q committee as the case may require most If
tie republicans who served in previous Con-
presses Will be compelled 10 serve on from
two 70 five committees in the present House
There has been considerable apprehension
Gu the part Of some Democrats. who bitterly
opposed the successful candidate for Speaker.
that Ar. Crisp might purposey over oOk them
when he distributes the good things in the
way OF chalrmanshiys ami other choice assign
ments but several OF the members who are
known to be closet 10 the Speaker declared
to representative of the nited
Press TO-DAY that he was not
he man 10 let such things influence him in
hi' actions In thi connection it can 10 said
that only this mOiniug two leading members
we're cOnversing on the subject. and one of
them saiG that he felt certain Mr. Mills would
be offered the chairmanship If the Ways and
Means Committee and would also be named
a. one of the members Of the Committee on
Rules
It is taken for granted. of course that Mr..
Mills desires 10 resume the positions held by
him during the tIftieth Congress- Con-
tinuing the conversation one OK these men,
bels IN answer TO a direct question by the
I Dited Press said that he believed that had
Mr. Mills been elected Mr.. Crisp would have
been offered one of the leading committees,
though no. that of Ways and Means
The chairmanship of the Coinage Commit
tee still continues 10 be one OF the most inter
esting things that is discussed among the
members IT is thought that Mr.. Bland is
Likely to again stand at It's head. and that his
activity in behalf of Mr.. Mills for Speaker
viii not count against him when the commit
tees are made up. Ii is the prevailing
opinion. however. that the other members of
the same committee will be men rather more
favorable 10 the free coinage question than
were the aIOrity If the same committee in
the last House. the idea being that the silver
issue shall not be entirely eliminated from |
the next political campaign. but stand out |
pr ominently with the tariff and other leading |
Issues.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

The Fourth Annual Meeting of the National
Bar Association.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 9.-The fourth
annual meeting of the National Bar Associa-
ton Of the United States began this morning
in the lecture hall of the Columbia Uniyer-
Charles Marshall. of Maryland and the re-
ports OF the various officers and committees
were presented and subjects OF various pro-
posed amendments TO the constitution and
Y-laws of the Association were taken up,
tcr ;sh.ch on adjournment wes 'aken un I'll
tonight.
One of the leading purposes Of the Associa-
tiOn is 10 urge greater uniformity in the laws
OF the several States pertaining 10 marriage
and divorce. wlll-cOnYeyances and other sub
jects in which the people at large have
common interest. the great diyersities that
now exist being q constant impedi-
ment 10 the ends of justice, an oc-
casion of costly and yexatious de-
lays, and in many instances at variance with
the cause of good morals. Improvements in
the judicial system. State as well as Federal,
the statutory regulation Of commercial paper.
the extraditiOn of criminals and various meas
ures OF reform looking TO more unified and
simple III es OF practice are also sub ects 30 be
considered. and many papers Of value will
doubtless be submitted to the Association on
these topics.
Justice Harlan opened the evening session
of the National Bar sociation with an adj
dress OF welcome. 10 which Professor Morris
responded. Mr. Carter. Of New York re-
sponded 10 the toast The Bar and Senator
Gray, Of Deleware. to the toast Congress"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
WHO IS THE BOMB THROWER i?
Said to Be John Herbert Phillips, a De-
meDted eI-BaDk Clerk.
MR. SAGE IS STEADILY IMPROVING.
His Deafness Gradually DIsappearing--He
Has Not Positively Identified the Pho
tograph of Phillips.

New YORK. Dec. 9.-The head OF the dead
bomb-thrower is still at the morgue. II was
viewed by hundreds again to-day, but most
Of those who viewed the ghastly object were
impelled by curiosity With each dsy that
passes the features become more and more
indistinct A plaster cast of the head of the
bomb-thToTer was made at noon to-day.
Colonel Slocum. Mr. Sage's private secretary,
was seen to-day aud asked as 10 the condition
Of that gentleman He said that Mr. sage
was steadily improving His deafness was
gradually Disappearing Mr.. Slocum thought
that he would be able % resume business IN
a few DAYS.
Sir. Sage had not positively Identified the
alleged photograph Of John Herbert Philips.
formerly Gn assistant boOkkeeper of the Han
over rank. as had been stated in morning
paper. as the likeness of the man who threw
the bomb last Friday. The likeness, however,
bears a remarkable resemblance. Another
piece Of the body of the homb-thrower was
found this morning by workmen engaged in
clearing away the debris at No. IL Broadway.
1t was sent to the morgue.
PHILLIPS IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Dec s.-Dispatches from New
York state that John Herbert Phillips is sup
posed 10 have been the man who threw the
dynamite bomb AZ Russell Sage after demand
ing - 100000. Phillips the man referred 10.
was in Chicago early last spring. He called
ut the Office OF the Commercial Ma
tional Bank and presented card showing that
he was or had been connected with the Han
over National Bank Of New York. After
introducing himself to David Vernon. the
assistant cashier. Phillips said he had been
the protest clerk of the Hanover National.
but was no longer in its employ that he had
been in Denver and was now returning East.
As Mr.. ernOn recolects him. Phillips was o
dapper young man with dark mustacho and
handsomely dressed
During the afternoon of the same day the
assistant cashier of the Hanover National.
who happened to be in Chicago on his yaca-
tion trip, dro ped into the Office of the Com
mercial National. and in conversation with
Mr.. Vernon said that Phillips had never been
protest clerk of the Hanover National. but
had at one time occupied some minor
clerical position. He did not give Phillips the
highest character and spoke OF him as being
a tl.ie flightj at times. Phillips father was
n retired captain Of considerable means.
While calling at the Commercial National
Phillips did not apply for a position or ask
favor Of any kind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
Pension once Investlgnfion.

WAsHNGTov. D. G.. Dec. 9-Air. Copper,
of Indiana. stated to-day. IN answer to an in
oner % resolution in the House pro iding for
a thorough and rigid examination of the man
agement of the Pension Office under Com
missioner Raum. HIS reason for delaying the
matter is that he is going to Iniiana on bust
ness and cannot return TO Washington until
not press the inquiry should General Raum
be removed. and vet be did not like to ap-
pear in the attitude of threatening the admin
straCon. but in view of what has already
tran pired he would not consider himself
true 10 his constituents and the country II he
did not do his utmost 70 have Raums admin
istration Of Pension Office affairs thoroughly
investigated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

~ the Portion of the Presidents Message
Referring 10 the Recent Troubles.

by Gable 10 the Ilmesl
VALPARAISO. Dec 9.-The substance OF
President Harrisons statement Of Chilian
affairs was received to-day. and is a sub
iect OF universal comment. IT IS regarded by
the Chllians as decidedly indicative OF rupt-
ure between the two countries, a. 1t IS not be-
heyed that the Chiiian Government Will con-
sent either to apology or any material IN
0emnity The majority III congress
is known 10 be opposed 10 any con-
cessiOn and the Chillon Government,
although possessed of great influence. would
fiud 1t difficult TO carry the necessary support
for any humiliatng measures. III is now
known that the Government is proceeding
rapidly with warlike preparations and artll-
lery OF tho latest manuiac ture has
been ordered from Germany IN anticl-
patton of hostilities possibly with
other powers and probably with the United
States. Thesituaton is complicated by SPANS
demand for large indemnity. The Chilians
have always detested the Spaniards, and
the hatred is quickened by this de-
mand. which the Chilians say IS
presented now in order 10 take ad-
vantage Of existing difficulties The gen.
eral sentiment indicates that they would
challenge Spain if they had not the nted
States 10 deal with. An American oAca ex-
Cbilians might conclude to settle
with America in order to defy the
Spaniards. Captain Schley this evening de-
clined 10 express any opinion to the public os
the residents message. but 1t was evident he
was pleased with 1t.
under alma eda. and who upon the fall OF Val
paraso sought refuge in the German Lega-
ton. surrendered himself to the military
tribunal Yesterday after having received
guarantees from lntendente Sira, OF Sapti-
ago, that ho would be dealt with fairly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
MAJOR rHRocKMORrON,s TRIaL.
He Denies the Charges of Duplicating Pay
Accounts and Uttering False Checks.

New YORK, Dec. 9.-The court-martial
called to try the case Of Major Charles
b. Throckmorton. Second artillery, con-
vened this morning IN the United
States Army building. in Whitehall
street, Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Barr,
Judge advocate. The presentmeut. contain
ing two charges aud nine specifications the
first of duplicating his pay vouchers and the
second of drawing and uttering checks with
out the cash in bank to meet them-were read
TO the accused. who pleaded mot guilty to
each separately
Counsel then presented deposition. sworn
10 by the accused. setting forth that he had
not been granted sufficient time 10 prepare
his defense and requesting a continuance of
two weeks. After some deliberation the
court granted the continuance and an ad-
journment was taken TO December q at II
A. H.
The Major claims to be the victim Of con-
splracy and that he will prove his innocence
at the coming trial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
VIII BE TAKEN TO VIRGINIA..
Tall Hall, the Slayer OF Ninety Men, Ar
rested I'm Memphis, Tennessee.

MEMPHIS Tenn, Dec. 9.-Tall Hall, once a
member Of the celebrated French Eversole
faction Of Kentucky, and who has a record Of
having killed ninety men singly and in posse
was arrested here this morning. He made n
grab for d Winchester, but the officers were
too quick for him Hall Is the man who
killed the notorious Turner, the leader of the
Turner faction in Letcher county, Ky. He
also burned the town of Jackson when he
failed to find Eversole there. His brother is
jim Hall. who caused the Kentucky militia 10
be sent 10 the mountains He was once a
deputy marshal Tor the eastern district of
Kentucky. with headquarters at Covington
He is a remarkably fine looking man aud d
fluent talker lie will be taken to Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

MnwAuEEE. Dec "A special 70 the Even
ing Wisconsin from Baraboo. Wis. says:
About o'clock last evening rear end col
lision occurred on the Northwestern
road eight miles south of this
place. near Merrimac, in which &.
A. StOrrs. piano tuner of
Elgin. H.. was killed and ii. True. firemen
of this city. was badly hurt The caboose.
engine and number of cars were re-
duced to splnters and subsequently destroyed
by fire. Storis. who was killed. was here for
Madison.