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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
MAJOR RANDoLPH'S FUNEBAL.
simple but Impressive Services of the Epis
cOpal ChuFch-The Pall-Bearers.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 25.-[Special. J.
The funeral Of Major Poyton Randolph whose
death Wednesday night after long illness
caused such general regret among his friends,
took place at the Church Of the Incarnation
This afternoon at 43D. The service was that
of the Episcopal Church. and was read by
Or. |. l.. Towkend, the rector. The ser
vices were OF the simplest character.
The flowers. which covered the casket
IN great profusion, We're very beautiful and
an extra carriage entirely filed with them
WAS necessary 10 carry them 10 the cemetery.
The front pews were filed by the deceased's s
family and his relatives, while throughout
the church were many prominent officials Of
the Richmond and Danvllie railroad and a
large number Of soriowlng friends.
At the conclusion of the service the male
choir followed by the rector. preceded the
ca.ket and fled down from the altar through
the aisles OF tho church, singing that cousol-
inr hvmn Thy Will be Done" Immediately
behind the fOwer-cOvered casket was Major
Randolph's widow leaning on the arm of her
son-in-law. Mr. John Harris. The interment
was private. and was made at Rock Creek
cemetery.
The pali-bearers were: Honorary-Mr W.
G. Oakman. Colonel IL. f. Douglass. General
W "A. Payne. Senator Barbour, Mr.. w. IA.
Marbury, Mr.. w. n. Green. Mr.. c. NJ. Boil
ton. Major II. d. Wbtcomb. Mr. j. L. Worth
ington, Mr.. J. ". Hall and Mr. A. +. Wood
ward. Active-C. i. Lee, j. L. Taylor. G. A..
'~rlfon. " c. Fi9g, n McDaniol. Colonel
James =. Minetree, j. >. Is. Thompson and
j. A. Han.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Funeral OF Mrs. Fowle.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. April 25.-lSpecial. Yes
terday there gathered at and around the late
residence Of Mrs. A. +. V. Taylor large and
notable throng OF people-mostly old citizens
of the town and neishborhood They were
there 10 pay their last tribute of respect 10
the late venerable cOnsOrt Of Colonel John
Fowle, U. 5. A.. who died in New York On
Tuesday.
After the services nj the house. conducted
by her nephew. Rev. William + Gardner. the
remains were taken 10 the Presbyterian ceme-
terry. and borne 70 their last resting-pace by
her six nephews Edmund l. CazenoyeG. Lee,
Alfred H. aud Julian Taylor. j. L. Soutter.
and Lawrence A. Cazenove.
sHMrs. Fowle belonged TO an old family. Her
father, Anthony Cazenoye. brought his family
here from Switzerland prior 10 the beginning
of this century, and while living in this city
he became prosperous merchant In copaIt-
nership with Albert Gallatin, they carrying
the first water.vheel over the Allegheny
mountains and set up the first -four mill In
p~n~sv,vania then on thu frontisr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
The Detroit strike,

DETROIT. MIoH.. April 25.-Between two
and three thousand employees Of the Michi-
gan Car Company went on strike this after
noon for the ten-hours pay for nine hours
work They smashed the windows Of the
buildings and are now engaged in trying T.
induce the men in adjoining factories 70 quit
work
The strikers proceeded to the works Of tho
Detroit Steel and Spring Company and called
on tho men there to strike. BEFORE anything
was accomplished the special police Of the
concern drove the strikers out. A shower of
brick and stones shortly after crashed through
the windows Of the moulding department of
the works injuring one OF the men in charge
and driving the others away temporarily. The
patrol wagons arrived at TINS junoture and The
strikers dispersed
The officers insist that the trouble is only
the result Of freshness Of some Of the younger
men who wanted half holiday and that all
hands will resume work Monday morning.
Some Of the men. however. dolared that this
is but the prelude of a bic strike, involving
the departments Of the Michigan Car Works.
and possibly some Of tho other large estab-
lehmeuts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
TROUBLE ~ CHINA.
Rumored That She Had Demanded the Abdi-
cation of the King Of Corea-Other News.


SAN FEANcIsco. CAL. April 25.-The steam
or China arrived from Hong Kong and loko-
hama this morning, bringing the folIowln@
advices.
Trouble is reported 10 be brewing in Corea.
A French gunboat and five japanese men-of-
war have been fsuddcnly dispatched there. 1t
Is rlmored that the Chinese Government has
sent a dispatch 60 COrca demanding the abd-
cation of the King III favor OF his son. China $
object being 70 appoint a regent OF the king
dom and thus control its internal affairs.
A quarrel between two boys Of different vii
lagos in Kuang Lung, China, led toa battle be
tween the rival villages, IN which swords,
spears. and firearms were the weapons. Many
we're killed and wounded
The Nicerov OF Canton has given orders for
the execution of fifteen men who We're con-
cerned IN the piracy Of the British steamer
Numoa.
Il. z. TAFT second officer Of tho Canadian
Pacific steamer Abvssinia, two Chinese and
two OF the crew We're drowned IN the Siasan
river last month by the capslzine Of boat.
The Russian CzaTowlich IS not satisfied with
the provincial reception prepared for him by
the Chinese. and his visit will be confined 10
Canton. FOJchow and hankow
The great commercial house OF Jacker, Slgg,
4 Company. of Bangkok, has failed. with la
bilities of tl,OOO,OO0.
Durinc the wear 1890 China's imports in
creased about rs 900 000 teats. while her eS-
ports decreased q 0O0. 900. The cause of both
The increase and the decrease IS attributed TO
the Iisc in value ot silvor
Piracy is still rampant around Annoy.
There was q case OF SMALLPOX aboard tho
China and she Las been quaranuned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26

States army. was to-day placed upon the re-
tired list Oi the army.
The Treasury Department officials state
that the question Of Mss PhGbe Cousins
status cann0; come before them until the
vouchers for Aprirs salary list Of the Worlds
Pair Commission were presented 10 them.
Then ii there are TWO vouchers Of separate
people for the same position the Treasury
Department may lie called To- decide which
one is the correct voucher. The opinion IS
cxprD ssed in high official quarters that Il
would seem unusual if the Lady Managers
could not have a secretary, one who was
acceptable 20 them.
Secretary Noble today appointed Charles
Pierce, Of st. Louis; George II. Harris, Of
Washington. and A. r. Applcman. Of Column
lus Ohio. commission t. adjust by ncgota-
ton certain differences between the Sioux In
dians in South Dakota and TO define the bound
ary line between the Pine Ridge and Rosebud
agencies.
Director Leach made public to-day report
on the financial condition OF the Treasury, IN
which he says that the amount Of money in
the Treasury the first Of the month was over
SOL 900 900.
James 4. Truman, native Of Leeds, Eng
land. on visit here 70 his brother. committed
suicide to-day by cutting his throat The
cause assigned is III health.
Secretary Tracy left on the Despatch this
morning FOR Notfolk and Fort Monroe on
few days pleasure trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Anothcr Murderer Hangcd.

HTnMAS. Mo. April 25.-Webs;er l.. Jack
son WAS hanged in the jail yard here at G.l.
this morning. Hc made no confession and
met his tate with tie same cool indifference
which has characterized his conduct since hi'
arrest lie walked 10 tho scafoid
with % finn step Ills neck was bro
kon by the tall. and at the end Of
fourteen minutes be WIS pronounced dead
1no crime for which Jackson paid the pom
atty with his fe was the murdercf Alexander
Mcyickors nclr Ia badie Mo. October 20
1856. After The murder Jackson escaped %
Ohio. whore he was arrested Tor horse steal
ing and arson aud locked mp in jail at Halnil-
ton. Ile was identified. brough. back 10 MS
s,ufi. tried and convicted Of the murder o!
McVickers The case was appealed several
times. but the Supreme Court finally con-
frmed the sentence Of death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
HUNTING DOWN THE RIPPER.
The Horrible East River Butchsry still
ShrOuded in Mystery.
REPORT THAT SHAKESPEARE" IS ALIVE
Interesting Evidence Brought Out In the
Autopsy-A Man Arrested Who Ans
wers to the Description,

NEw YORK, April 25.-No hopeful clue 10
the murderer Of Carrie Brown in the East
River Hotel has yet been found Several per-
sons are under arrest One Of them, named
Mary Lopez, alleges that she heard the
prisoner, George Francois alias "Frenchy," "
talking TO Carrie Brown Thursday, and max
ing an assignment for the East-River Hotel.
It is rumored that bloody trousers have been
found in another lodging-house supposed 10
have been left by man answering the de-
scrption Of the murderer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Murdered Three Wives.

SAVANNAH. Ga. April 25.-lSpeclal. 1T
now appears that the negro in jail here FOR
w.fe-murder. Albert Grant alias Kitchen. has
put three wives in their graves instead Of two.
In addition TO the two whose throets he cut
here. he pounded ono over the head with al
iron kettle in q house in this city early in
1889, and injured her 50 badly that she died
in two days. He was then gnng under
his real name. Albert Grant. As there is con-
elusive evidence against him in each Case
there is little fear that he will escape hang
ing. II the negroes had their way he would
be dead already, as there is an intensely
bitter feeling against the man who will go on
record as one of the most cold-blooded
Williams Georgia has ever known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Tho Plaintiff Wins.

IowpoS, April 25.-When the court which
was to try the suit for libel brought by Lord
Penrhn against the Licensed Vietuallers' Mir.
ror. periodical devoted 70 the interest Of
keepers OF pubhc houses. opened this morn-
ing the room was jammed with fashionable
sporting men. Lord Perrhn was supported
by Mr. Arthur Coventry, Major Egerton and
others.
The trial resulted in a'verdict for the plain
til which awarded him damages in one hun
dred pounds. and instructed the defendants
TO make public an ample apology for the
wrong done Lord Penrhn by the publication
in the Mirror of an article which contained
the imputation that the plaintiff had been en-
gagged In dishonest racing praasiass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
An Event Which May Lead TO Grave Compile
cations Between the Two Countries.

lBy bhDIe 10 tAo llHltH-i
CoSsTASTINoPLE. April 25.-Diplomatic cir
cles in this city are much exercised over an
event which is feared will lead to grave COM
plications in the always delicate relations
existing between the Russian Government
and the Sublime Porte. IL transpires that IN =
note addressed by Nedelon. the Russian am
bassador 10 Turkey. in regard 10 the re-
cent detention by the Ottoman officials
on April l3. in the Dardaaelles of the
steamer Novrgord, belonging 70 the Rus
used under the mercantile flag a. a transport
for military workmen proceeding 10 NladiyO-
stock b. he employed in the construction of a
trans-Siberian railway the Russian ambassa-
dor emphatically declared that henceforth
his embassay would be obliged q take inde-
pendent action % assure the undisputed pas
sage of Dardanelle5 by the merchant vessels
Of his country. In reply Turkey stated that
other powers than Turkey might take action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26

The autopsy on the body Of the dead woman
was resumed this afternoon. The coroner is
OF the opinion that the woman was being
stranged and slashed at the same time and
that Judging from the hemorrhage there must
have been life in the bodyat the time. There
were also evidences that the woman died OF
stnugulatlon.
There was also q slight congestion Of the
lungs. The kidneys and the liver showed
tia, the woman had lei a dssipated life. The
skull and brain showed no marks ol violence
and the coroner decided thatit would be diff
cult 10 decide precisely as 10 the cause Of
death. The body will not be buried for a few
days.
The inquest will be held next Thursday.
.'FIESc.gY" QUESTIONED.
Early this evening Inspector Byrnes and
Captain Nc Iaughlin had George Francois,
alias "Frenchy." brought into their presence.
They questioned him closely az TO his kn0wl-
edge OF the case. and then made q statement
to the reporters. This contained his
tory # the crime up T. the present time
giving n description Of how and when the
murder was discovered. a descript ON OF the
murderer and other details, which have all
been published. The prisoners. according 10
the statement. were al acquainted with the
murdered woman, and Mary Lopez. one Of
thom. said she occupied room with
"Frenchy," directly opposite that occupied
by the murderer and his victim on the night
Of the crime.
From the police investigation, the man sus-
pectsd Of having comInitted the crime Is a
cousin Of the man called "Frcnchy." He an
swers the description Of the murderer, andwa
seen In the locality In COMPANY with "Frenchy"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Senator l,enrnn ua. Accepted.

AUSTIN. Tx, April 25.-At the earnest solici
tation Of Governor Hogg. Senator John ~.
l,oaean has sent his resignation TO the Prcsi.
dent of tho Senate and the Governor. and
will accept the chairmanship of the State
Board 0f Railroad Commissioners. The
Governor to-day announces the appoint
lnent Of Horace Chiffon. Of Tyler. TO tH ont
Senator Roagan's uneXpired term of two years.
MIR. Chiffon is thirty seven years old, lawyer,
and is considered one OF the most accom-
nlished and brilliant orators in the State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Work Of Professional Burglars.

LIBERTY. n. c., April PA band of pro
fessional burglars aided, it is believed by local
confederates. are Systematically cracking safes
in this vicinity. Last Wednesday night the
store Of Griffin Il Froggen was entered and
tie safe robbed Of several hundred dollars in
money aud $4,000 in notes. The following
night store at Cedar Falls Was broken into.
but the burglars were frightened away before
they accomplished anything. Considerable
axe.tan,eut ureyails
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
The Fugitive Captured.

HALIFAX. y. s.. April 25-L. Piggott, who
fed from Texas, recently with about 100000,
the proceeds of the sale Of sheep and horses
belonging TO his employer, was arrested IN
tht c'tv YESTERDAY fhe woman who accom-
panied him from Texas was arrested in Mon
treai Yesterday. When searched Piggott had
u little over t410 in American money IN his
llocket. Il is thought that the woman had
the bulk OF the stolen money in her poses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Fjrein the House of the Murder.

New YoRK. April 25.- Shortly after o'clock
this morning fire occurred on the third
floor Of the five-story brick building No. a
Catbarine street The place is occupied a. a
lodging house by James Jennings, and IS the
same place where the woman was murdered
on Thursday night by "Jack-the- Ripper y
The fire did but slight damage. Its cause IS
unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Tho GlnYc Cnniest.

Bosrox. MSss.. April 2j.-The glove contest
which started early this morning 40 Nantucket
beach for purse of $i.l0O.and the foather-
weight chaiu ionship Of America between
Johnny Grifiniof Brockton, and Ike Weir.
the Belfast Spider. was stopped 10y the police
in the fourth round when Weir was getting
the worst of it. II was apparent to al that
the battle would have been Guiiin's had it
continued
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
The Rlfth Victim Dies.

LOUISVILLE. KY. April 25.-Mr. William
Terry. the fifth victim Of the poisoned we'd
ding feast died shortly after noon to-day. lie
had been dying all the morning. suffering
greatly from conyulsions and vomiting. The
bride and groom. who are still at the Burnett
Hou,e in Cincinnati. are said 10 be entirely
ont of danger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26

SCRANTON. PA, April 25.-Mrs. G. @. ..Gri-
sem. Of Wisconsin. presided at this mornings
session of the Young Woman's Christian As
socation. A number OF interesting papers
were read. Mrs. Frances Willard .slegrsphed:
Read tina last chapter of Proverbs"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
REMARKABLE CASE OF HONESTY.

A remarkable case Of honesty came 10 light
at the regular meeting Of the Huddersfeld
board of guardians yesterday. Five years
ago that body gave relief to the amount
of fifty pounds To "a man named Mathew
Messenger lie died. and since that time his
daughter has had but one duty. that Of
repaving the sum advanced TO her
father. Her wages were eight shillings
week. but 80 great was heY integrity that she
denied herself everything but the barest ne
cess.ties 10 repay the guardians the amount.
She took the money 70 the guardians. who
were unwilling 20 accept it. She declared she
would not accept one farthing nor pay less
than the whole sum, as her greatest desire was
10 wipe out the taint Of paupersm from her
family. The guardians will keep the money
10 invest in her behalf. and al her death will
pay the balance 70 the Crown, as she has no
relative
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
yoy MoLrKE,s FUNERAL.
Contrary to the Dead soldiers Wishes There
VIII BE Grand Military Display.

TIlE NAUIV IIIIU--I
BERLIN, April 25-Field- Marshal Count
Won Moltke. who died in the study Of his OIL
cial residence on the Konigsplatz Yesterday,
appeared 10 be in his usual health early in the
evening He supped a. usual. and hls appe-
tite was good. All the officers of the Gem
ERALS staif were Informed Of his death. and
they all assembled at the dead soldiers house
before daylight.
HIS LAST MOMENTS.
LONDON. April pa dispatch to the News
Agency here from Berlin says Count Won
Moltke walked home yesterday evening from
the Reichstag. lie ate heartily and drank
some tea and rose from his seat with the in
tention of retiring. Suddenly he staggered
and would have fallen had it not been for the
fact that II servant sprang TO his assistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26

on tho night of the murder. He cannot be
found. 'Frenchy" refuses to talk about the
suspected man The police in this statement
ignore the announcement made by them late
this afternoon tO the effect that the murdered
womans name was not Brown, but relterate
that such Was her name.
HISTORY OF THE VICTIMS LIFE.
They also give the history Of her life, which
Is as follows Fifteen years ago there appeared
IN the Fourth ward middle aged woman adj
dicted tO drink and who soon became known
by the name Of Shakespeare" and JEFF
Davis" Her maiden name was Caroline
Montgomery, and in early life she married q
sea captain named James Brown. She lived
with Brown in Salem, Mass. for number
Of years.
Brown died aud left her quite an amount Of
money. Soon afterward she came 10 New
York and entered upon her dissipated career.
She left behind her two daughters. Ellen and
Annie. who reside at present in Salem. Her
board bills in this city have always been paid
by a relative named lawson, also a resident OF
salem.
The Inspector said that hehad in his posses
sion a tin-type of the deceased taken some
few years ago. In 1t she appeared neailY
dressed, wearing a large white apron and
cap such as nurses wear. This Is all the m
formation the police will at present youchsaie
regarding the case. but they admit they have
many other facts in their possession which IL
would not be discreet 10 make public at tins
time.
BnooELYN. n. Y. April 25.-Police lnspec-
tor Byrnes, II New York, visited police head
quarters in this city to-day and had a confer
ence with Police Superintendent Campbell IN
regard TO the horrible murder committed IN
the East River Hotel, New York. Mr.. Camp
bell has promised TO 0id Inspector Byrnes IN
whatever manner lie can.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26

The Count was carried TO his bedroom,
placed upon the bed, upon which ne died q
few minutes later. The Emperor, who was
at Watburg. was promptly informed of the
veteran Field Mershal's death. and imrnedi-
ately teegraphed expressions of sympathyto
the family Of the dead soldier.
THE FUNERAL.
All the German Princes and noted person.
ages Of the Empire are sending condolences
to the residence of the Count Won Moltke.
The will OF tho Count states that he desires
that his burial should take place at Creisau.
where his wife aud child are buried.
The funeral, If the Counts requests were
followed. would be strictly private, but
the Emperor has overriddcn the dead soldiers
wishes in this respect and his funeral Will DO
made the occasion for grand military and
civil display.
The funeral services will take place Tues
dav
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
LONDON GOSSIP.
Ravages OF Ipfuenza-Lord Byron's Title
Remarkable Honesty.

by Dunlap Iahie % The TlmosI
LONDON, April 25.-Wo have it. and, unlike
the hero Of the popular comic song, wecannot
say it doesn't hurt us MUCH. We hope it
won't last long II is the influenza, which.
although in a lighter form than it took last
year, is again with us. True it is that most of
the patients are able 10 get about, but pleas
ant as this may be for them. it - not
nearly 50 delightful for the rest Of
us. These wretched victims everywhere
wear a face as long as ones arm and as sad as
Niobes after tue death Of her children; their
eyes are nearly as red and fearful. They
carry handkerchief in very open manner.
ana at every street corner you may see n
small crowd waiting 10 get a sneezing it over
before attempting 10 cross. Perhaps 10 Is tho
result OF the climate, but it is a fact that the
effect on the temper Of the sufferers is greater
than II was last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26

Attention is being once more attracted TO
that remote island IN the South Atlantic,
Tristan D'Acuua by reason Of letter which
has Just been received from the head of the
colony. Peter Green. A year ago everybody
was talking about him and the island because
of letter he wrote. which was published IN
the papers. He's now again IN mems mouths
through similar lettar received by a
friend. The old man who is the head OF this
colony was one Of the eighty souls wrecked
on the island in '36. and Is now eighty-iiye
years Of age In letter he says in common
with tne rest Of his flock. ars very much
pleased at receiving q batch II newspapers
from England which contained his former let
ter: but as ships come 70 the island at rare in
tervals. lie gets but few scraps of informa-
ton of the world outside his domain. Some
one sent him two books Of photographs OF re-
markable buildings in England and America,
France. Germany. and other countries OF the
world. The islanders were exceedingly de-
lighted with the pictures, Of which they had
never seen the like.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26

Many people are under tho impression that
when Lord Byron died at Missolonghi tho
title became extinct. This. OF course, IS not
the case. but no Byron having lately taken
any prominent part in the Affairs Of the coun-
try the mistake is easily understood The
Lord Byron who took the oath and his seat
in the House OF Lords Thursday reyiyes for
the moment public interest in the name.
Although not directly descended from
his famous namesake, the sixth lord.
present lord can boast Of an ances-
Try which he has in common with the
poet. 10 whom he stands in the relationship Of
hrst cousin twice removed The poet had no
son 10 inherit MS title, but his daughter Ada
married the Earl of Lovelace, and lett two
children when she died, in 1852 Her widowed
husband. although a very Old man. at eighty
six is still alive and his son is NiscOunt Ock-
ham. Their daughter Ada married Mr. VIII
fred Scaeen Blunt.