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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
Ten Days, Tour of the South.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April "a party of
New York capitalists and correspondents,
guests of Mrs Frank Lesie-Wilde, left New
York this afternoon on the special Pullman
car Dayy Crockett for ten days tour Of the
South The party leaves Washington TO-
night for Augusta Ga. for a few days. thence
10 Atlanta. Ga. Columbia aud Blacksburg. 5.
c.. Winston Salem. y. c.. and will spend
a few days in this city en- route
to New York The party is in charge of Mr.
John ". Hickman. secretory OF the Chamber
OF Commerce of Augusta. l. Is constituted as
follows. Mrs. Frank Leslie-Wilde. Mr.. VII
liam +. G. Wilde. l.. II. Cramer business
manager Frank Leslie Publications and Mrs.
Cramer: Mrs Minor Griswold. OF the Texas Sift-
ings Mr.. and Mrs. William Fuller Tufts. Of
New ork; Mr and Mrs. John ". Hickman
Miss Hickman and a representative of the
Jonrnal OF Finance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
The Baum Investigation.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 9.-Specia
Examiner Brooks. of the Pension Office. whe
was charged with being assigned 10 watcl
Pension Once employees who ass ciated Will
George B. Fleming newspaper man. was d
witness before the special pension lnyestlga-
ting committee OF the House to-day.
Mr. Brooks stated that he had never been
asked 10 watch Pension Office clerks, but had
voluntarily reported observations he had
made.
Nr. Enloe asked the witness if he knew
alb NO the visit of Spraesser, the special
examiner. wAo came on to Washington from
Iittsburg.
Witness replied that he did.
Mr. hnloo Did he tell you what he was
doing here
Witness He did.
Nr. En.oe. What did he tell you?
Witness: That Le was here looking after
MI lemiug.
Mr. Enloe: What did he say he wanted to
find ont about Mr. Fleming.
Witness: lie wanted to ind out with what
clerks in the Office be had relations.
Adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10

NEw BEDFORD. Mass. April 9.-One Of the
widest scenes ever witnessed at q town meet
ing about here occurred in Dartmouth this
morning. The trouble was brought
about by an innocent motion to ap-
propriate fifty dollars for 20 celebration
of Decoration day. The motion was vigor.
ously opposed by certain men of the town,
and they denounced the Grand Army
and Memorial day as big humbugs. There
were a number Of old soldiers present.
and they replied hotly 10 the attack.
sharp words were spoken by both sides. and
finally the soldiers broke out in singing war
songs The scene was one OF wild excite-
ment and the moderator was helpless 10 SUBJ
due the patriotic outburst. The soldiers won
the fight. and the appropriation was carried.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
POsTMASTER IRBY VAS GAME.
Although Dangerously Wounded, He Holds
His Assailants at Bay.

MACON, GA. April 9.-The story OF dass
tardly attempt to assassinate Il. Irby. post
master at Irby. on the Georgia Southern road.
came to light to-day. The matter has been
kept quiet tor twenty hours to
give the detectives q chance. On Thurs.
day night between and 10 o'clock
Mr.. lrby was seated at his desk in the
postOfflce with his back TO the door, when ha
was shotin the head from behind The bull
let inflicted severe wound. but Nr. Irby did
not entirely lose consciousness. and grabbing
his pistol fired three shots. The would-bs
murderer ran. and in few minutes help ar
rived but too late to effect a capture
Detective Ayant of this city was tele-
graphed for and medical help summoned.
Mr. Irby though dangerously wounded. will
not die. Ayant yesterday arrested a negro
named Woodward. who confessed that
he and three others had conspired
10 kill Irby and rob the store
and postofice Woodward went into the
store and brought back some crackers just
before the attempt. He then went out and
told the others that the safe was open and
Irby alone. Bob. Daniels, O negro. crept
harefooted to the door and. leaning his pistol
against the facing fired. His aim was
about sixteenth OF an inch out of the way.
When Irby fired the assassins ran. Ten men
are out hunting the three fugitiyes. who are
in the woods. and their capture is hourly ex-
peciod. Woodward Is IN jail at Tifton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY. APRIL 10. 1892

tho assistant district lecturer; w. w: Clark
son. OF Design. and Thomas N. Williams Oh
WhitmeL The Third party movement Was
freely discussed and W. l.. Gardner. OF North
Carolina, spoke in favor'of it. urging Alliance
men TO cut loose from all parties ana support
the Third party. lie read and commented
upon editorials in the Progressive Farmer
(Polk's paper and circulars issued by Polk;
All the other speakers condemned the Third
party movement or made no alluslon to II.
w. W. Clarkson, well-known ALL
ance man, came out boldly. repu-
dated the Ocaia platform, the sub
treasury scheme and free silver. lie
eloquently and earnestly assailed Polk and his
methods and declared that Polk was acting
the role OF q car and the logical result of his
teachings would be TO make Russian serfs OF
the farmers. Thomas n. Williams warned
the Alliance against Third partyisn and said
the only advocates Of Third party IN the ALI
ance in PIttsylyanla county are men who have
always been Republicans and their object
now IS to split the Democratic party. The
speech Of Gardner the only Third party ad-
vocate fell fiat and thus the first public effort
in that direction in Pittsylyania died
a-bOrnin."
In a card. to be published in tomorrow
mornings Register. Rev. j. X. Mofett says
he will reply to Mr. p. II. Boisseau's denial Of
improper management of the Jail and pro-
duce the next issue of his paper, Anti Liquor.
Tho total sales Of leaf tobacco at the loose
leaf warehouses this week were l129.325
pounds. The market was somewhat hrmer
than last week.
A lad about twelve years Of age reported 10
the chief of police here to-day and says be
was kidnapped in New York city about six
years ago since which time he has been held
in this county by q man named Thomas
Wright. He says Wright recently died and
then he made his escape from the place and
wants to get back 10 his parents in New York;
He SAYS his real name is Charley Myers. and
his fathers name Is John Myers who lives in
the suburbs of New York. Caief-of- Police
Williams has written to New York for informa-
ticu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
HARHIsoN DIMES WIrn 4 DEMOCRAT
The President so Well Pleased with yir-
cinia that lie VIII Come Back

TAsLEY, Va, April g. Especial. President
Harrison and party Of his friends spent yes
terday and to-day hunting snipe in the
marshes along the PocomOAe river and Chin
colleague bay in the upper part of AccOmac
county. The President tool, dinner Yesterday
at the house %. John j.. trittingham. prom
ineut Democrat. who lives on the POcOmoke
river, and although he arrived at the house
unexpectedly. Mr. Buttinghams wilo gave
him q splendid old rginia dinner, which the
PRESIDENT aud h's party greatly enjoyed.
President Harrison and party left this
afternoon on q special train for Washington
carrying "a fine lot of birds, Of which the
President killed his full share. The iresi-
derr was 80 much delighted with his first
visit 10 tie Eastern Shore oil Virginia that he
has promised 10 call again next month and
make a tour OF the Peninsula from the
MARYLAND Inc 20 Cape Charles. Though
ouite a c8ryulent man he stood the fatigue OF
his hunting trip splendidly and was as active
rs q boy when he lett to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
To Inyesticafe mat Prize Wight.

NORFOLK Va, April Especial. Judge
Portlook to-day drew the grand jury to in
vestigate the prize fight. 1t is composed of
the best men in the county.
Rev. i. w. Forsythe the rector OF Trinity
Episcopal church. Portsmouth. has accepted
n call to St. Matthews Protestant Episcopal
church. Philadelphia.
The remains Of Mrs. d. p. Wills wife of
Rev. ID. j. Wills. Of tho Virginia Conference.
Methodist Church. were forwarded 10 Sussex
county to-day for interment. Mrs. Walls has
been an inmate Of the Retreat for the Sick.
this city. for several months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
0XONIANS vs.. CONTABS.
FORMER.WIN TIE GREAT BOATRACE
The Contest Declared One of tho Finest the
Thames Has Ever seen-Baroness Del
lard's Murderer Executed.

LONDON. April 9.-The great annual boat
race between crews from Oxford and Cam
bridge Universities was rowed on the Thames
to-day, and was won by Oxford in 1921. beat
ing the last record, which up to to-day WAS
1895 made by Cambridge in 1878.
Fully 5000 people witnessed the race. Ok
ford had the choice of positions. The tide
was fair. aud Cambridge had slight adysn-
tage at the start.
Both crews struck q thirty-nine stroke the
first minute oxford re-alned It's lost ground
by the time it had reached the London boat
house. and was already leading few feet at
Bishops creek Thence, favored by It's shell
tered station. the Oxford crew forged ahead
and led by length when opposite hose
Cottage.
FRuIrLEss sPURT.
The Cambridge crew at this point made an
earnest squirt to recover lost ground ana oy
the time they reached the soap works they
had regained half of a length. Ihere was
great excitement at the time among the
friends OF the two crews and each side heart
lily cheered its fayorite. The river Dend
favored Cambridge and oxford seemed
10 lose for a time its even stroke and became
ragged. They gathered themselves, now
ever. and made a squirt, recovering part OF
their advantage and leading by over halt
length at Hammersmith. Now came the
bend in the river and gamy strug-
gle between the crews. such as the
Thames has not often seen. Around the
bend spurt answered spurt and both crews
rowed gamely and mantuliy. oxford main
tanned "a slight advantage until Chiswlck
Ferry was reached Cambridge at that mo-
ment still having an excellent show for the
race. but at Chiswick Ferry the Oxford men
made a bold and successful stroke. which VIZ
tually assured them victory.
OXFORD GOEs GRANDLY FORWARD.
Shooting across Corney reach to the Mid
desex shore Oxford again had the advantage
of station and went rapidly ahead in smooth
water. while Cambridge, plodding hopeessly
in the rough water. dropped more and more
TO the stern. The Cambridge men began 10
show distress and exhaustion. while Ok
ford pushed grandly forward. flushed
with the certainty of triumph. Pass
ing Barnes bridge Oxford was four
lengths ahead and continued about
that lead until the finish. Cambridge made
occasional faint spurts to regain the lost
ground but without any appreciable success,
oxford winning. as stated. IN nineteen
minutes and twenty-one seconds. The scene
as oxford passed the finishing point was one
OF the widest enthusiasm. anu the admirers
of both vict0rs and vanquished united In de
clarng the race one OF the finest ever rowed
on the Thames.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
Paymasfer Long Dead.

New York. April 9.--George W. Long. as-
sistant paymaster Of the United States navy
who Yesterday was found unconscious in his
room. suffering from alcoholism and morphine
poisoning. died at the hospital last evening
without regan.ng consciousness. 1t will re-
cure an official inquiry to determine the ex-
act cause of death. but it is known that Long
has attempted suicide before by taking NOR
phine.
Long had been confined in the Government
Hospital at ST. Elizabeth. but escaped last
month and the officials had not heard any
thing abOut him since.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
a pnINnnInist Dlscharcnl.

NEW York. April 9.-James Taylor who was
held by police court warrant on charge OF
bigamy aud against whom there are sixty
one charges Of polygamy. has been discharged
by Justice Truax. of the supreme court. His
counsel contended that he could not be held
without reQuisltion papers, "a his first mar
rage occurred here and his second in Boston
Subsequently, writ of habas corpus was
issued for the production Of TAYLOR and he
was re-arrested on papers from Boston. The
writ was obtained on the ground of the in
sufiiciency of the requisltion papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
rieu,enant Annstny Executed.

PARIS. April 9.-Lieutenant Anastay. the
murderer o. the Baroness Dellard. was exc
cuted this morning at 5:l5 o'clock.
The Baroness Dellard was the daughter OF
General Bouart who was one of the most
distinguished generals of Napoleon /. Her
late husband was colonel. and her son. Baron
Dellerd is knight OF the Legion of Honor.
The murder occurred December f. 1891. The
murderer also attacked and wounded the
baroness maid servant. The latter described
her assaiant. and the police finally fixed the
crime upon Lieutenant Anastay. who had
been befriended by the Baroness; but who re-
paid her kindness by murder and robbery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
A curious libel action has just been decided

A curious libel action has just been decided
by the Lord Chief Justice and jury at Car.
Isle, England. The West Cumberland Times
was sued by tho well-known ship-owners.
Messrs. Hine. who are Baptists. for publish.
ing a letter written by the vicar OF Marypcrt.
TLis clergyman penned an attack on tho Bap-
fists OF bis parish in general. and Messrs.
Hine. the 1eacons, in particular. because
they had lust opened an unusually hand
some chapel. with chsncel and stained-glsss
windows. The vicar signed himself ~.
church thereabouts happened to be- living. 20
the matter was placed in tho hands OF law
yers. who recognized tho parsons writing:
The lampoonrr, thus detected, declared that
he had only intended TO jest. Asa result the
paper. which profcssed 70 have no knowledge
as to the Identity VI its correspondent. has
been mulcted in damagss~-fl0 70 two of the
Msssrs. Hius and f2b TO another deacon, nth
costs on the higher scale.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
GRAND CONFEDERATE PARADE.
The Hcunion of Those Who Wore the Gray
Closes at New Orleans.

NEw ORLEANS. La, April 9.--Ths reunion
to-day with parade. There were 5000 vet
Grams in line on foot. besides large
number of the disabled and Grip.
pied in carriages Every camp carried
Confederate war flags. and tho buildings
throughout the line of march were profusely
decorated with bunting, the Confederate and
the United States flags. being about in equal
proportions.
The march was about two miles long
and from end TO end the men. were
greeted with cheers. shouts and the
Rebel yell. II was almost impossible
10 hear the bands that were playing
Dixie" the Bonnie Blue flag" My Mary.
land" and other Confederate airs. The
parade was reviewed in front OK the city nalls
All the head officers were elected.
Ii was decided to hold the convention in
birmingham next year, the date 10 DO hxed
by the Commander-in-C Chief.
A resolution to amend the Chicago Worlds
Fair was voted down on the ground that the
delegates did not care 10 go anywhere THAI
they could not march under the Confederate
fiag.
HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The United Confederate Veterans Associas
ton is an organization of three years stand
ing. 10 was formed in this city June 10, 1854
by tho local organizations in answer To cali
issued
At the organization there were but ten OF
twelve divisions representing as many States,
but since the Association has taken firm
foothod and has become power among the
old soldiers its roll has increased constantly,
and to-day there are at least thirty thousand
active members on its roster.
General John B. Gordon was the first presis
dent, and has occupied that position ever
since. his reelection for the past three years
having in each instance been unanimous.
The first anniversary meeting was held
here. the second at Jackson last June. on the
occasion OF the unvelng of the statue to
Jackson, presented by the patriotic ladies Of
Mississippi to that city. The third meeting
is now being held here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
Fnrmville Notes.

FARMyuIT. Va. April Especial. Miss
Marion Hubbard, OF buckingham, who has
been visiting the Misses Johnson. returned
home on Tuesday.
Mr.. j. L. Harper. of Roanoke. made a visit
of several days to his parents this week.
Mr.. L. ii. Whitaker OF Lynchburg, spent
last Sunday with friends III town.
The Misses NOmack. of Cumberland are
visiting Misses Mary and Bette Anderson.
Miss Ettie NickrOy, who for several months
past has been the guest of Mrs. William
Berkley left on Thursday for kentucky.
Mrs. ID. Is. Starkweather of Hampden-
Sidney. left Thursday morning for Table
Rock, Neb., her future home.
Last Sunday ali Farmyllle seemed happy;
il was a pretty day and Governor Mckinney
was here with US. he having.come up over the
FaImvllle aud POwhatan railroad Saturday.
lie attended church aud occupied his old
place in the Presbyterian house Of worship.
The recent change III the Iarmylie and
Powhatan railroad schedule. making the
morning train for Richmond leave at 4. NJ
instead of A. NJ. is u great convenience 10
the travelling public.
Now seems 10 he the accepted time for the
purchase o. .horsehesh. We have noticed
several shipments OF horses here from Rich
mOnd recently.
The State Female Normal School is ap-
parenty enjoying II period OF great prosperity
The whole attendance there - now nearly
three hundred scholars. with new acquisitions
as late rs this month
II Is understood that there is much dissatis-
faction among the patrons of the Western
Union Telegraph Company with tie present
arrangement here. At present the railroad
operators have all the work 10 do and It Is
claimed they give the railroad company $
work precedence over the commercial busi-
ness which is very unsatlsi iactOry 10 the peO-
ple An attempt will be made TO petition the
Western Mon Telegraph Company TO estab-
Hsh commercial oiice up town, as WAS had
a few wears ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10

C,n.c.s. April 9.-General Crespo's revolu-
tiolary forces unquest.onably met with a
severe reverse in tue recent fight with the COY
ernMout troops. but it was by 10 means decis-
i've and the leader OF the opposition forces IN
the field has not been utterly crushed. lie has
withdrawn from his former position and ID
engaged IN organizing his forces for q more
elective movement. Recruits are constantly
joining lis ranks.
The condition Of Affairs here and through
out tho country amounts almost 10 reign
OF terror. There IS "a feeling of uncertainty
and dread among all classes OF the people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10

Frenchmnn Ridieules His Holiness In
Newspaper Article.

LoYDos, April 9.-The Posts Parisi dis
patch contains an interview with n. Reran
on the religious situation in France. Nj.
Renan blames the clergy for making the pull
pita political platform, thus melting the recent
Church riots. The clergy" he said, ought
to set an example OF respect for an
obedience to the laws The Church. Is
an indispensable necessity to satisfy
religious ideas. Preachers should con-
fine themselves TO the sufficiently vast
subjects of faith, hope and charity. Possibly
the Pope's encyclica Is the source OF the ex-
cited zeal of the clergy, especially as the Pope
is an oyerrated man. lie has not been great
pope or diplomatist, merely an Italian litera-
teur. He is tho busy body of the Catholic
hierarchy, compelling the clergy 70 interfere
in what does not concern them. He produces
upon me the effect of beau. in rose-col-
ored cravat. promenading with DIazet In one
of her youthful roles"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
HenarIsablc Escape from Death.

Co1uamus. o., April Superintendent
Robert Collier. Of The Columbus Machine
Company was working under derrick this
aitornoon. which WAS supporting S5 900
uouuds of iron. when the derrick broke. IL
seemed TOR the instant that Collier would be
Tiled but the huge mass struck giant cast
mo ana left "A small space between It, and the
rronnd into which he fell thus saving his life.
he il badly Injured about tho head, back and
shoulders. Mr. Collier Is prominent polit-
ci.n and Mason.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
LIEUT.. HErHERINGTOS ACQUITrED.
The Consular Court JustiRes the Killing OF
Cover Robinson.

WASHINGTON. April 9.-News was received
at the Navy Department this morning that
Lieutenant j. H. Hetherington, United States
navy. had been acquitted of the charge OF
killing Cover Robinson. an Englishman. at
Yokohama about two months ago.
4 cablegram from Commander John II.
Bartlett. commanding the Marion. gave
briefly information that Hetherington had
been acquitted by the consular court at Yoao-
hama. before which he was tried. This ic-
ton settles the case finally. as there is no
other tribunal than the consular court that
has jurisdiction in such matter.
Hetherington. it will be remembered. Is .
lieutenant in the navy. who shot and killed
Robinson. n prominent member of the En-
glsh colony, on the ground that tho
latter had been unduly intimate
with Mrs. Hetherington. who was
living at the time at Yokohama her husband
being attached 10 the AsIatic squadron. 1t 10
said that Robinson made what amounted
practically 10 confession 10 Rear Admiral
Belknap, and Hetherngtons act was APP
proved by the foreign residents, who were
familiar with the circumstances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
A Tariff Minority Report.

WAsnrSGroN, D. c.. April 9.-Mr. shively.
Of indiana, presented, to TIE honSe to-day
the mai rty report OF the ways anu sleans
committee on the bill placing tin-plate terne-
plsts and taggers' tin on the Tree list .after
october 1. 1924.
cent Der pound. The bill also provides that
block bar and pig tin shall be retained on the
free list and it contains the usual rebate or
drawback provisions in the interest OF foreign
trade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
arm cROP HEPORr.
The Average Condition Of Winter Wheat
Eyo and O.her Crops.


I;yo and O.her Crops.
WNmSorox. D. c.. April 9.--The April re-
port Of the statstcian Of Agriculture makes
the average condition of winter wheat on the
lst Of April sl.2 and that of rye 81. The
averages 0f the principal winter wheat states
Ge. Ohio. ~ Michigan s3 Indiana, ls;
Illinois. 81: Missouri. ~. and Kansas, ~.
The average OF these six is ~, against
G8 in april Of 1891. 10 IS ~
ia New York aud 81 in Pennsylvania. In
tie States from Delaware 10 North Carolina
it varies irom ~ - 81 but It Is 81 TO 80 IN the
Southern belt east Of the Mississippi and some
what wel west of thatrFer. on tho Pacific
toa-troAl floai high lheseeling was gem
ela iu the Wet especially lnd.in tie South
Besi later tAan ia tho states OF the Atlantic
coasts. Tho uniavOrable seeding conditions
Welo drought. difficult plowing, lumpy soil:
slow gormiuetiOn and al imperfect stand. and
they were naturally followed by late and fee
bic growth The plant wes therefore gener-
ais small when the winter set IN ana apparent
By of weak vitality. the condition IA December
nrefa iug s5J The present return IS feauc-
ton of - POINTS. Winter protection DV snow
was quite general in New York from January
ul late in March. In Pennsylvania the COW
sI!nQ was less continuous or general, but was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
Insticn Inmar Better.

WAsnrxaroN. d. c.. April Q. Justice Lamar,
OF the supreme court. is much better He is
regaining his strength gradually. and this
morning he partook OF II hearty breakfast,
which he seemed 70 relish greatly. after passing
q quiet night. One favorable feature III the
Justices condition Is the return of his appetite
and his energies. which are so appaTant when
he is in good health. IL is predicted that the
Justice will be able to leave his house in q
few davs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-10
Millions In Street Cars.

CHICAGO. April s.-An Indianapolis dispatch
saws. Positive information is received that on
Nav 10th indianapolis street-car lines viii
nass from the hands Of their present own
ers. Cyrus McCormick, $. w. Allerton and
other capitalists. to the control of q New
York syndicate headed by X. J.. Belknap. An
option given by the Chicago owners to J. O.
Shaffer. ex-president of tho company. has
been closed. The consideration Is e, SOC. 900.