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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Albert Pike was born i'm ROston Mass De-
cember ~. 1902 After a partial course at
Harvard (Which institution he entered in
1926. he became principal of the grammar
schools of Newburvport In March. 1881. he
set out for the then only partially explored re-
giOns of the West travelling by stage and boat,
VIA Cincinnati. Nashville. Paducah. and
thence into the country west of the Mis-
slssippl. In August 1891. he accompanied
a caravan of ten wagons as one of
party of forty men. under Captain Charles
Bent. from st. Louis TO Sante Fe. His horse
ran away at the CimarrOn river. and from
there 10 Taos. a distance of 500 miles. he
walked. arriving at the latter place in No
vember After a few DAYS rest he tramped
on 10 Sante Fe. whore he remained as
a clerk until September. 1892 Next
We hear Of him as member Ot
q party of forty-hye. which ventured
along the PccOs river across the Staked PLAIN.
and 10 the head waters of the BrazOs n por-
tion of the time being without food or water.
Finally. Pike. with four others Of the party.
left and went 70 Fort Smith. Ark The fol-
lowing spring he turned his attention TO
teaching. and III 1888 he became associate
editor # the Arkansas Advocate. In 1884
lie purchased the entire paper. but two
years later disposed OF It. 10 engage IN the
practice ot law. for which he had fitted him.
self during MS editorial career In 1882 he
contributed - Blackwood's Magazine the
unique production entitled Hymns to the
Gods" which he had written several years
before while teaching IN New England aud
which at once gave him an honored place
among American poets. As o lawyer he at
tanned 10 high position in the West. though
he still devoted portion Of his time 10 lit
erature. During the Mexican war he com-
manded squadron IN the regiment Of the
Arkansas mounted volunteers. Ina 1857 he
was at Beuna Vista and in lS47, with forty
one men, rode from Saltllo 10 Chihuahua. r.
ceiying the surrender of the City of Mapimi
on the way.
At the beginning Of the late war he be-
came Confederate Commissioner. and ncgO-
tiated treaties Of amtv and alliance with sew
eral Indian tribes While thus engaged he
was appointed Brigadier General and or
ganized bodies of Indians with which he took
part IN the battles of Pea Ridge and
Elkhorn. In 1866 he engaged in the
practice of law at Memphis. During 1857 he
became editor OF the Memphis Appeal but IN
1868 be sold his interest q that paper and re-
moved b Washington where he practced bis
profession IN the Supreme and District Courts.
He retired IN 1880 and has since devoted his
energies 10 literature and Freemasonry.
His works include Prose Sketches and
Poetry" five volumes of reports OF cases in
the supreme Court of Arkansas "Nuga."
collection Of poems including the Hymns
10 the Gods and two other similar cOllec-
tions Besides these he has prepared for the
order of Masonry a number Of ritualistic and
other works. in all about twenty five vol
umcs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

ference with the momhers Of the order Mr.
Ienna. in speaking of what he learned To-Day
al the scene of the riot, said; when
our evidence is. developed American
VIII stand aghast. PERSONAL Nple
l. responsible for the occurrence. In tho coke
region The men 20 10 work early. he marching
about 0f strikers Is 20 strengthen ihe weak
kneed ones and for the moral effect on non
union men II would be useless Tor the strlhtrS :
% march about after the men had gone into the
mines. In my opinion the men had no intcn-
ton Of committing any overt act Mrs. MARY
Burke. who lives about fifty feet from the
scene told me this morning: As the men came
down the road and got nearly opposite the
store one striker fired revolver IN the AR. me
strikers went on down the road To the bridge. A
gnard shouted 20 the men. stop. ana without
giving the men time 10 come 10 stand some
one IN charge gave the order 20 nre. l no order
was obeyod, and one OF the guards shouted,
johnny whatre You doing! and repeated TINS.
THREE OTHERS DEAD.
Coroner Wakefield arrived here about noon.
and after much difficulty IN empanelllng a
jury the inquest was begun. The Jurymen are
all reliable citizens, and the IMPRESSION Is that
the Coroner made an excellent selection. Rob
ert Wendell said: Captain l.oar had given his
command the order 10 halt. and a. some OF the
men started TO get on the platform some one
else called halt Then Hungarian SAID come
on" Did they goe asked the Coroner. They
did not have time. Tho deputies shot. L did
not hear captain LOar give the command 20 hre
and | was within ten feet of him. He shot twice.
| heard that Nr Ramsey said he would rather
have the works destroyed than loss Of hte'
Adjourned until tomorrow morning
The latest REPORTS place the number OF persons
injured in the riot at fifty. three Of whom names
unknown have since died, making total OF ten
dead.
At midnight Morewood is under military con-
trol.the entire Tenth regiment. including staft'
being on the ground. Two companies of the
Eighteenth regiment arrived at :3l A. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

private opinion that nothing would ever be
done with the lynchcrs. IL was impossible 70
crimually prosecute 5000 persons, he SAID,
and referred to the famous passage IN Burke
Grafton that there IS no law under which
whole community can be indicted.
Even if the grand jury were TO indict the
leaders no Jury could ever be secured 20 try
them Such publicity had been given 70 the
affair that every one was cOnyersant Win the
iacts of tine case, and no one was without
fixed opinion. \ close eXaminationot of the rec
ord of the eleven alleged assasslus disclosed the
fact that but four of the eleven slain were reg
istered voters, either by birth or naturalization.
The four Others whom Consul COrte claims rs
entitled 10 the protection Of the Italian
Government are 1rabina. Bagnetto. Monas-
tcro and ComiteZ. The first named IS found
10 have been a voter in the parish Of st.
Charles Bagnctto is reported to be tugi-
tive murderer from Palermo and member
Of the EspesltO band of higwaymen. Mar
chest was veteran of 6arlbaldls army. but
fled from Palermo while charged with muir
dering a female. Irabna was also rObber
ina Sicily of C0mtez nobody seems TO know
ANYTHING lie and Monasteria were buried in
POttcr's field Consul Corte Is doing all he
can 90 reach tho facts of the affair, though he
has not received that courtesy at the hands of
Governor Nichols and Mayor Shakespeare
that his position warrants. The grand jury IS
holding daily sessions.
RESULT or TIiE NEW ORLEANS GRAND JURY.
Notwithstanding the withdrawal of Baron
Fava and the severance of diplomatic
relations between the United States and Italy,
Secretary Blaine will not allow his interest 10
cease IN regard 10 the New Orleans affair, and
he viii inform the Italian Government of tho
result of the grand iury's investigation. Mr..
Baines answer will necessarily be DELAYED by
the operation of department routine and 1t Will
probably be some time before 1t is sent 10
Italy When the report of the grand Jury is
made il viii have to be placed by the district
attorney at New Orleans i'm proper form for
transmission b. AttorneAR - ieneral Miller, who
Will send il through the usual channels 10
Secretary Blaine
SYMPATHY FOR NEW ORLEANS.
DopGE CITY. KAN. April 2-The following
message was sent 10 New Orleans tonight:
70 the Mayor and citizens Of New Or
leans-The people of Dodge City. Kan,
in mass convention assembled re-
solved that this meeting expresses
the sentiment of this community and
county and say to the people Of the Crescent
City that ] 900 able-bodied men, spOkenfor by
this resolution are ready 10 20 10 Louisiana
and shoot. as they viii shoot If calledupon by
our Government and Italy, hostile attitude de-
mands it, (Signed) *. W. EVANS,
Mayor"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Sons of 81. GcOrge.

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge. No. .. hold an open
meeting last night after the regular session
Several visitors we're present, one OF them be-
ing Mr. jackson Carter. of the Southern
Planter who interested those present with re-
marks in reference TO farming by ngllshmen
I'm this country and the good result OF their
combining together. His remarks were very
well received.
There we're readings and singing by Brothers
Cole. Chilyer aud Taylor
II d. sup. Pres. II. ". Hey was present, and
gave an interesting accOun. OF the order and
the progress 10 was making.
+. T. Davies. Wallen and Gsnn also made few
remarks relative 20 the punctual attendance Of
fhev are very we'll satisfied that these monthly
meetings would result in great good 10 the order
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Election of Rose Cro,x onsc.r..

Pelican chapter OF Rose Croix No. 2 Ancient
spd accepted scottish Rite Of tree MasoRry,
held ia annual meeting az 81. Adams hall yes
terday evening at o clock.
The following were elected officers for the en-
suing twelve months: William Ryan. master:
:. W. Budd. senior warden; W. T.. Turner. junior
warden: Hartley Carmichael. orator; A. II.
tunn, almoner; W W. Barrow, secretary; H. +.
W. southern, treasurer: Charles A. Neshit,.
master Of ceremonies; John X. Charlesop, ex-
pert; j. L. Lewenberg, assistant expert; A. r.
Courtney, stanSard bearer; +, Louis ide. guar
A bulletin announcing the DYING condition Of
the grand oommaEter was read and the painful
entlligeace cast deep gloom on the chapter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Federal Government He-ponsible.

Populo. the principal Italian paper in this
city. says. "The recall Of Baron Fava Is an
act worthy Of "a Government which feels its
own dignity and has full consciousness
of its own right. It's act Of solemn indignation
of the Government Of a people superior by
Intelligence. education and honesty against
the proceeding in which figures raked mp
gathering of rlffians and ex-slaye beaters such
rs the Governor of Louisiana and the
municipality of New Orleans The paper
says that the Federal Government must be
responsible in spite of the defects ia the Con-
sttution. II does not expect war
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
GEyERAL JoHNsroN's VIII
offered for Probate-His Estate Valued at
About 5000

WAsHINGroN, April 2. Especial. The will
Of the late General Joseph L. Johnston was
filed to-day by the Messrs. Gordon d Gordon,
representing the executor Mr.. James Nc
Lane. of Baltimore. Ii was executed March
"A. 1857. and there are added two codicils lie
recites that having derived portion OF his
estate through his wife and being desirOus Of
disposing the same among certain members Of
her family. he has made separate disposition
# such part. He directs that the proceeds II
the sale of his house. 1923 Connecticut avenue,
and the furniture ana certain railroad bonds,
etc. be set aside and that the executor invest
-6 900 and pay the interest there
from 20 Mrs Rebecca Hamilton for
life. and the same al her death TO
Dr. McIane If Baltimore 10 pay Mrs Eliza
beth McLane. widow of Charles +. McLane,
-5. 900 and the balance % his niece, Kate VI.
McLaue. daughter of Louis Mclane OF Balti-
more. 70 James l.. McLane he leaves -2O. 600.
Tie directs his executor to set aside -l5 900
and pay the income 10 Mrs. Mary Hobbins
during the life Of her husband and then 70
her son during minority. and at age the whole
sum. The proceeds of sale of his Florida
lands he leaves TO the legal representatives Of
his wife.
As o. that portion which, before his wifes
death. he held in his own right he directs
that certain stocks and bonds be held and
the income be paid 10 his sister. Jane W.
Michel. during life, and at her death 10
turn them over to her son and daughter.
TO his nephew. John w. Johnston, he gives
ten Georgia per cent bonds and 10000 10
his niece. Eliza NJ Hughes he gives nine
bonds If c. NJ and ST. Paul railroad and
three of the S. G.. and Florida Railroad
Company The residue he leaves 10 Jane ".
Michel and Johnston and Eliza VI. Hughes
In the first codicil he directs that the be-
quests in trust o. James l.. Mclane and Mrs.
Mary Hobhins be paid them in iull. The third
colicl is made because of the death Of one Of
the bcnetciuries.
The estate is ostmated about $4,000.
Chief Justice Bingham directed when the
VIII was proven. letters 10 be granted 10 4Ir.
Mclane on giving bond il $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
The Russian Itch"


LoSDoN. April 2.-The large number of
Russian Jews docking into Hamburg for emi-
grafton 70 America is said 10 be the cause of "a
peculiar dstemper that has appeared in that
vicinity. known as the Russian Itch" The
victims are seized with an uncomfortable de-
sire 70 scratch and frequently do so until
they are torn and bleeding. The affection mas
not been followed by any known ease of ia
tality. although il tends to aggravate other
disorders. It IS mostly prevalent among the
Jews Of Little Russia. and Is said 70 have
been carried there by immigrants from be-
yOnd the Caucasus
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
ssv.,hs Mon,tors Are Dangerous.

Rear Admiral BrGine commandant OF the
naval station OF New York, was interviewed by
a T~ihune reporter yesterday about the defenses
OF the United States IN case Of war With Italy.
la the conver,ation he said; With the eXeep-
have afioat that could face IN fair light one OF
the great battle ships Of Italy. still, there are
several monitors up the James river which are
ready TO go into c0mmission AZ once, and would
lows. The Texas. a battle ship, II not yet
launched; the Maincs armOr Is not. ready, and
the others of our new navy are simply commerce
against the battle ships of Italy. They are mere
egg shells and a Hotchkiss gun could Kill their
gunners and disable them. | hope that the
present crisis. II II Is crlsis, VIII force upon
the people the necessity OF building hshung
shipe-"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
nm on FBEE TRADE.
Ia a Letter to the Cooper Union Mass-Meet-
Ing He Defines His Position.


NEW YoBK April The free-trade mass
meeting at Cooper Union tonight, was large
ly attended Louis T. Post, the president Of
Single Tax Club. presided Letters Of regret
were read from Congressman Johnston Stout,
Brpckurdge OF Arkansas. HaIler. NauX and
Springer. David A. Wells. Governor OF Rhode
and Henry George. Mr. Post announced that
he would read the only lettor received IN
opposition O. tie meeting. Ii was from Gov
ern0r H.ll and IN substance was as follows.
Dear Sir am IN receipt of your Letter ~
March 9th. inviting me to attend "a trce-trade
nass-mcetlng, 10 be- hold at Cooper Union on
Tuesday evening. April 3D. While thanking
YOU Cor your courtesy. cannot attend the
meeting. because | have 10 sympathy
with its professed purpose. had sup
posed that my opinion upon the tarlh
question had been so frequently expressed III
public that nobody could expect me consist
trtiy fo attend "A meeting intended 20 pro
rulnute ihe doctrine of free trade. am not
an advocate OF free trade and never have been.
/ stand with the Democratic party IN favor ot
tariA reform, which means reduction Of the
present excessive aud iniquitous tariff and the
retention of tariff limited 10 the necessities Of
government economically administered
After further dehuiug his position. Mr. hiil
aid. Asa Democrat | must respectfully de-
cline To support any Government, no matter
bv whom instigated OF championed. having
for Us purpose the adoption 0f any such SUI
cidal policy as is sought 10 be promoted by
the meeting 10 which you have invited me.
In my opinion such movements only en-
barrass and endanger the cause OF tarih re-
form. remain very truly yours,
DAVID b. Hull.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Pugilists Arrested.

PErERsBrRG. Va. April Especial. J.
Thomas Gibbons and Robert Bowden two
well-known and popular young men Of this
city. were arrested tonight ou the charge Of
being about 20 engage ia street duel. They
We're baled IN the SUN of 800 each for their
appearance before the Mayor tomorrow
morning. The cause If the trouble was some
misunderstanding between the parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Tho Manipur Massacre.


CALCUTTA. April 2-lt is not known how the
aiiray commenced. hut it has been learned thst
COnunl ,siOner Qunt0n was treacherOusly seized
while treating with the natives.
The Manpurs then shcllod the residency. The
GhoOrkas defended the place a. long as helr
ammunition lasted Then they fought their
way out and escaped across the hills They met
COWley. who escorted them 90 Laknipur 4 de-
tschmeut of troops stationed at Langthobal
Mn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
4 Waterloo for Parneli.


DUBLIN, April At is claimed that the poor
law elections AZ Northwestern Cork show a ma
ioritv of TWO 20 one IN favor Of the candidates
not friendly 10 panell and as Northwest Cork
has been considered Parnelite stronghold it
is said 10 Boz probable that Parnell viii now de-
eide not to risk his seat. The Parncllites, on
neil ascendcucy had nothing whatever 10 do
with tho election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Personal and General.

marriage license was issued yesterday TO
Hiram Childs and Annie Woodson ,coloresb.
DIR. ]. ID. Pendleton. OF Orange county, clerk
OF the State Senate. was in the city yesterday
The ambulance was called yesterday at s;25
T. NJ to Hancock and Broad streets TO a colored
man who had ali attack OF asthma
marriage license was issued Yesterday, in
Washington to " L. Ransom. Of New River.
Va, and Matte Brown Dudley, Of Mchmond,
Va.
Messrs Alexander Agelasto and J. w Wing
field, Of Norfolk, were ia the city yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
GENERAL PIKE DEAD.
The Distinguished Mason and Poet Passes
Away at His Home In Washington.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April General Al
bert Pike, prominent as a Mason and poet.
died at his home here at o'clock tonight.
General Pike was eighty -one years old last
December. He was man OF remarkable vi
tality and splendid physique. being TX feet
four inches in height and until last fall,
when he was prostrated. was never known 10
have been sick in bed for even a day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
Certificate. Snspended.


PARIS, April 2-The Minister Of Marine, W.
Barbey, has suspended the certificates Of
several masters Of fishing vessels from Fe-
camp. and has withdrawn the certificate Of one
master for violent assertion of their rights on
the New Foundland banks by firing upon
hinderers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
ITALY is DETERMINED.
PREMIER RUDINI REITERdTES THE
FORMER DEniNDS.

He Wants Assurances of Punishment and
Compensation for the Families OF the Vic
tIms-RecaII OF the Baron Fava siihply a
Forcible Protest-Forelgn Affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
SYMPATHY FoR NEW ORLEANS.
rHKEE INDIcrMEYrs.
The New Orleans Grand Jury Investigating
the Jury Bribery.

NEW ORLEANS Ia. April 2-The grand jury
has found three indictments in blank. two
against Sehgman and Borzen for bribery and
three against OMalley for conspiring 10 bribc
Schgman is in Cincinnati; BOrIen is here and
d Nallevs Whereabouts is "a mystery. though u
is understood he is IN Christana LakeshOre
within one hundred miles Of New Orleans, sur.
rounded bv a heavy guard which he has had
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
WORK or TuE GRaND JURY.

Judge starr Thinks that Nothing will he
Done with the Lynchers.
NEw ORLEANS, April 2-Judge Marr. the
presiding magistrate over the section of the
Onminai District Court in which the grand
'nrs Is now serving. yesterday expressed the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Tho Kaiser is at Kiel At the Castle Prince
Henry was presented with masnihcient Do
Gnet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

-Four companies Of the Tenth regiment. \. G.
T. about rs strong. under Lieutenant Colonel
Streeter. passed through this city at O'Clock
tonight They will pick np q company n Greens
regiment. \ q. r.. about 80 strong. Colonel
Norman smith in command. left here az 1905 p.
NJ The companies Of the Eighteenth regiment
have 1000 rounds of ammunition.
General Wiley is commander of the Second
Brigade and has headquarters with 1t at NJ;
Pleasant The Companies will be distributed
throughout the region wherever there Is any
danger of an outbreak. Adjn,ant- General Nc
Clelian will arrive here from Chicago to-mor;
row and in company with Inspector General
Mckelyy, will proceed 20 Mt. Pleasant.
WHAT PESSA SAYS
Vice President Penna and Executive Commit
teeman HAYES Of she United Mine Workers, ar
rived in this city tonight and went into con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
THE RECALL OF FAVA.
yICITEMENT ORR THE 4FFAIR ms
ABOUT SUBSTDED.

Premier Rudini Preparing to Retreat by
Blaming the Italian Minister - secretary
BIaine's Conduct in the Ckse Commended
by Both Parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Mr. III. c. Prick, the coke operator, in an in
torview to-day, said: We placed our men and
property in the hands Of lawful authorities for
projection The sheriff IN the MorewoOd case
has done his duty. the Governor Is doing his.
This Is n0l a quarrel about wages. but only
whether Our men working are 10 he shot down
at midnight and our property DESTROYED Dy
rioters. The authorlties must settle this. and
we will know Mhether mohs OF law IS % rgle.u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03

Tho MOrcWOOd massacre may Ireclpitate
trouble between the United States and Austria.
The murdered men were not citizens. and had
not taken the oath OF allegiance TO the United
States Government
Secretary Parker. OF the United Mine Work
er~ telegraphed Max Shamburg. Austrian con
sui as follows: Seven Sav workmon were shot
in cold blood on the public road passing the
MoreWOod mines about 3;9) A. NJ None have
been identified, but they are not supposed TO be
citizens
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-14
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Grace Lutheran Chureh.-Preaching at
1880 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Morning subject,
The Emphasis Heaven Gives to Seeking the
Lost Evening, Life Here in the Light of
Life Hereafter" Young Peoples Meeting
at 6.45 p. IN. P. II. Miller, Pastor.
LESTES SERvIcEs.-Church of the Aseen-
sion-Sundays-Holy Communion 7.30 a.
m Morning service 1890. Sunday School
3.l5 p. m. Evening service p. M. Every
week day, Holy Communion 7.30 a. m; even
ing service 4.30 p. IN. Also service on
Friday at 7.S0 p. M. during Lent.
WHY'S Rede. Rector.
Methodist Protestant Church.-Rev. j.. L.
Mills, d. D., Pastor.-Sunday School at 9 a.
IN. Preaching at 1890 a. m, and at 100 p.
IN. Y P. 5. c. L. at 2-30 p. m. Young
Peoples Meeting at 6.55 p. m. Prayer
meeting at 7.30p. m, on Wednesday.
Preaching at St. Johns Sunday morning
al 10 o'clock. Sunday School at ST. Benja-
Minis Lutheran Church O'Clock p. m.
Preaching at 2. 10 p. m
j. U. Asper, Pastor.
Rev. G. W. Seilhamer will preach in Union
town Sabbath morning and evening
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church.
The pastor will preach in the morning at
10. 80, and in the evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Young Peoples Meeting at 6-45 p. m.
G. w. Cooper, Pastor.
St. Paul's Reformed Church. Sunday
School at 915 a. m. Divine service at Z p.
m. BeDjaniin's Reformed Church. Sunday
School at . a. m. Divine service at 10 a. m.
Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.