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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
sTRTKERS ARRESTED.
The Georgia Central Lockout Assuming
Alarming Proportions.

MACON, GA, Dec. 1.-THE telegraph
ers' strike on the Central railroad of
Georgia assumed a serious aspect to-
dav when two Of the strikers J. W.
Stephens and Mr.. Haggard, were arrest
ed. charged with contempt Of the United
States Circuit Court. The charges against
stephens were preferred by Train-Master
W. T.. Eppcrson, and those against HaS-
gard by JudsOn Manuel stephens is
charged with Joining i'm an Illegal con
spiracy. formed between j. G. Ramsay.
grand chief Of the order OF Railroad
Telegraphcrs. and Deputy Grand Chief
Tobev to embarrass the circuit court In
the managcmcnt Of the Central railroad,
now under its control. HagBard is
charged with destroying the property Of
the road They were arrested by Chief
Deputy Marshal Ayers and their cases
will come up before Judge Speer this
morning. A counter action was taken by
the strikers this evening. They pray the
court TO overrulc the arbitrary action OF
Receiver Conner and reinstate them in
the railroads service They are answer
able 10 the court for contempt. They pray
the court 10 act with them in the matter.
The arrests created excitement and con-
sternation among the employees OF the
road here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, Dec. IA
Gainesville special 10 the Times-Union
SAYS that the grand jury Of Alchua county
has brought i'm an indictment for murder
against Thornton y. Sringfellow of that
city. for the killing Of Charles H. Pratt
formerly editor of the Gainesville Leader
on the night OF November 2Gth. String
follow caught Pratt and Mrs Stringtel-
low together I'm the lat'cr's bedroom. and
shot the editor dead. The indictment is a
surprise 10 everybody. as public sentiment
apparently justified the killing.
Pratt's brothers have sccurel able coun-
sci. and viii push the case against Striag-
fellow vigorously. a day for the trial has
NOT bopn set
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
LnwIessne,s on the Texas Border.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-General Scho-
field receives dispatches this morning con-
frming the press reports Of lawlcssness
prevailing along the Texas border in the
vicinity Of san Ygnacio. MaX. one of the
reports received 10y him said that party
Of bandits from Texas crossed the line
10 San Ygnacio on the 10Th instantset
fire 10 the barracks and burned to death
a captain. an ensign and four Mexican
soldiers. General Schoheld said that
United States troops are fastening TO
the scene. and viii take whatever action
is found necessary. No orders Will be
issued from Washington, as the officer
in command has already received gen
eral instructions concerning such affairs
as these.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
HORRIBLE EXECUTION.
Murderer Eugene Crampon Guillotined in
Paris-Other Hangings.

PARIS, Dec. 16.-Eugene Crampon, the
murderer of two men, was guillotined this
morning. and the oanaille that gathered
to see the execution greatly enjoyed the
spectacle afforded by the miserable.
cowardly wretch as he was literally car
red to the gulllotine.
The usual rough. tough element assem-
bIed before day 10 see Murderer CrampOn
guillonned. The red guillotine was only
a few steps from the prison. After walk
ing a few feet Crampon saw II, and,
with a terrible shrek. fell TO the ground
and grovelled on the flag stones, begging
pitoousiy for life. The crowd of TOughs
and abandoned women took the keencst
delight I'm Witnessing the fear, listening
to frantic appeals and seeing him car
ried a limp semblance Of humanity to
the death knife. Then came Monsieur
de Paris" attired as usual in a conven-
tional frocl coat and silk hat. The exc
cution was the most horrible witnessed
In Paris I'm many years Crampon IN
March last shot two men who were pur-
suing him for robbery.
CORNWALL, ONT. Dec. 1G.-James
Slavin alias Mcmahon was executed here
this morning for the murder of Constable
j. r. Davey. lie met death coolly.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. 16.-Joseph
Jenkins (colored) was hanged at Mount
Pleasant. Berkeley county, to-day, in the
presence Of one hundred spectators. His
neck was broken, and ne died in five
minutes. The crime for which he suffered
was the murder OF John Morgan. Johns
Island store-keeper. killing him with an
axe. and then robbine him.
MISSOLULA. MONT, Dec 16-John
Burns. the murderer Of Maurice Higgins,
Isfs .a.vffsf OF "a aff fHlr
This morning. He had nothing 10 say
except to calculate "let'er go" as he
smiled AT the crowd. The entire proceed
ings occupied five minutes. Burns was
assisted slightly up TO the-scafold. other
wise he displayed unusual stoicism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

people, embodied In several resolutions
on the subject, was again considered py
the House Committee on the Election Oh
the President and Vice-Prcsident to-day
No material progress toward the formu-
iating Of legislation on this subject was
made, however, the time being taken up
largely in discussion. The resolution IN
troduced yesterday by Representative De
Almond. Of Missouri, who presents some
novel ideas on the subject, was referred
TO a subcommittee for consideration.
Representative Patterson, of Ohio, was
before the committee and made n strong
speech I'm favor Of an amendment TO the
Constitution limiting the presidential
term TO five years and making the in
cumbent ineligible TO reelection.
incidentally the question Of the election
of renators by the popular vote same
up. and IL was stated by a member Of the
committee after the meeting that it was
hoped a vote on the matter would be
reached after the holiday recess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Thc Knnsns SenatorshIp.

TOPEKA. KAN, Dec. l6.-The CON
ference Of the Democratic State central
committee occupied all OF yesterday after
noon and a good part Of last night no
definite action was taken upon the sena-
torlol question. further than 10 decide
20 attempt 10 hold the Democrats In line
and thus secure the balance OF power
between the Republicans and Popullsis'
thus controlling The situation as did the
Third party men IN Illinois two years ago
A resolution was adopted indorsing eX-
Governor Click for Secretary OF ASrcul-
ttsra
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
NrW BRANCH ROAD
Reported to he Built From sprlnEhop' W
Durha,n-Rafiing Prohibited

DuThaIn-kaHnthE
DIrPITAM. y. c. Dec. 16-Special'-
There is a report on the streets h'Te'
based upon some foundation, that the
branch of the Atlantic Coast Line roaG roni
rrom Rocky Mount TO Sprinshope VIII
soon be eAtended TO this place sNlno
almost an airline connection win iH'
Rocky Mount tobacco market No''.S
has also been given that charter VIII
be applied for for direct ROAD from
here to Charlotte. y. G.
The tobacco receipts for the week lave
boan So heavy that double sales were a
necessity. Shipmcuts were sold mere
Yesterday from Klnston and Lagrange
Ioooir county. Some 80 wagons uh-
loaded to-day. and the warehouses are
nm Yesterday the committee appoIntcd
for the purpose Of looking into the dis
crininatlon against this point in freishts
ON leaf tobacco coming over the Atlantic
and Danyille road were notified by the an-
tborities Of the Norfolk and Western
which road delivers it here. that the rates
TO Durham had been made the same as
tbev were TO Richmond and Danville from
all depots on the Atlantic and DanVllle
hetvecn Lacrosse I'm Virginia and Dennis
ton Junction In North Carolina. This
win be OF great advantage TO Durham
as IL will put her on an equal lootlns
with the markets named.
The police yesterday, under orders from
the mayor. gave notice that the law
would be enforced against railing OF any
and every description. Chances had heen
gotten up for many Christmas turkeys
toilet sets and other things which are
now Withdrawn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

for the Southern newspapers, while being
served by the New York Associated Press,
has been elected, and has accepted the
Washington agency Of the Southern AS
ISOLATED Press.
The news reports are TO be much i'm
proved, and every facility 10 make IT the
best report ever sent South has been ac-
quired.
Grover Cleveland viii receive the South
ern Associated Press representatives, to-
morrow al neon.
The directors attending the meeting are:
Evan T. Howell. T. T. Stockton. J. ii.
Estill, Adolph Ochs and J. c. Hemphill,
and Treasurer T. Walsh. Representatives
are also here from New Orleans, Rich
mond Norfolk and Savannah.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
4 H.fNDSOME GIFT.
1t is Reported That Mrs. Linden Kent VIII
Endow "a Chair Of English.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Dec. lG..
Special-For two or three weeks there
have been rumors that Mrs. Linden Kent.
of Washington. had given sixty thousand
dollars TO endow a chair in the Univer-
sity OF Virginia. There was singular
reticence on the subject, due perhaps 10
a desire TO have everything straight be-
fore any public announcement should be
made. 1t now seems that Mrs. Kent
(whose husband died some months aSo)
has intimated her purpose TO endow a
chair of English and rhetoric as memo
rial to her husband. The sum Of $4,000
Will be used for that purpose, but whether
that amount will be given outright or
only the income from it has not been
made known.
Quite liberal fund has been sub
scribed for a memorial Of some kind TO
the late Or. j. :. Hanckel. IL was at
first intended 10 build a monument, but
I think that purpose has been abandoned
I'm favor Of either a tablet or memorial
window in Christ church. Of which the
doctor was rector FOR nearly q quarter Of
a century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Two Rlcbmond Yccroes Killed.

JERSEY CITY. n. J., Dec. 16.-Fanny
Anderson (colorcD employed as a DO
nestle in Elizabeth. y. j., came TO this
city last night TO see her husband. She
started for home AT II O'Clock. Her hus-
band walked with her along the railroad
track. she intending TO take Jersey
Central train al Communpaw Meeting
a freight train they stepped to the oppo-
site track. when an express train going
the other way struck them. Anderson
died on the way to the hospital and his
wife this morning. Tho couple came
from Richmond, Va, and have no rela-
tlNas here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
THE IulllGRArIoY PROBLEM.
Owners of Transatlantic Steamers Oppose
the Suspension Proposition.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE agents
Of the principal transatlantic steamship
lines appeared before the joint Congress
sional Committee on immigration to-uay in
opposition to the plan OF Senator Cham
dler 10 suspend immigration.
Gustav II. Schwab. representing the va
rious steamship companies, made a gen
eIal statement. In which he suggested
that the examination Of cmigrants should
be left 10 the Europein agents of the
steamship companies. these agents being
Paced under heavy boHds.
Senator Hill asked him how the United
States could enforce these penalties on
this side of the Atlantic when they were
operative on the other side. The United
States have no jurisdiction over the Eu-'
rOnean agents.
To this Mr.. Schwab responded that the
companies would acknowledge every re-
sponsibihty. They would. he said, i'm re-
sponse TO question from Senator PETER
b. glad % have the assistance of the
United States IN looking into immigration
on this side.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
wrAruER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Dec. lG-Fcr Vtr.
glnln: Light east winds, continued rainy
weather. ., c..o,,,...
For North Carolina and south 'atouna.
Rains. east winds. warmer IN hoI'n"es'
norton OF North Carolina.
T.. M.-Weather conditions anu svn
ora, fo,ecast-The storm IN the lower Mis-
s,ss,cn, valley has moved very slcwly
nortbcastward. accompanied by rain or
snow throughout tho entire lower Missis-
sInnI lower Missouri and lower. Ohio Nal'
lev and An the Middle Atlantic states.
A very decided fall In the temperature has
taken Mace over the northwest and kocy
mountains region. The storm VIII prooauiy
move slowly northcastward during satuf-
day. with rain or snow in most Of the ~
tricts OF the Mississippi river.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
sEYArOR GIDsON'S FUNERAL.
Congressional Committee Appointed to
Attend the Obsequies.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1G.-The Louisiana
delegation in the House held n meeting
to-day to take action on the death Of
Senator Gibson, Of that State. and ap-
pointed the following named members as
a congressional committee to attend the
funeral services. which will be held at
Lexington, Ky: Messrs. Blanchard. Brice.
Robertson OF Louisiana. Breckinridge OF
Kentucky. McAiillin. Elliott, Henderson
Of Illinois and DalZell.
The ceremonies VIII be held either on
Sunday or Monday Of next week.
The Senate VIII be represented by the
following gentlemen: Senators White OF
Louisiana, Butler OF South Carolina.
Gordon Of Georgia. Pettigrew Of South
Dakota and Shoupe OF Idaho.
The committees will leave for Lexins-
ton at II o'clock tomorrow evening. and
expect to arrive at their destination at .
L. NJ Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
FAILED 10 SIGYfL THE HOWE.
Vice Admiral Fairfax Of the Mediterranean
Squadron to be Court Martialed.

LONDON. Dec. 6.-NiceAdmlral Fair
fax. commander Of the British Mediter-
ranean squadron. TO which was attached
the battle ship Howe, which was stranded
on November % at the entrance Of Ferrol
harbor, Spain. will be tried by court
martial in connection with the strand
ing Of that vessel. Il is charged that as
commander of the squadron il WAS his
duty to signal the Howe. as that vessel
was following the Hag ship. and that lie
failed TO do it, Commander David J..
Dickson and Captain \. y. Hastings of
the Howe, were recently acquitted of all
blame I'm the matter by a court martial
held at Portsmouth. it being shown that
the charts of the Ferro harb0r used on
the Howe were very defective
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

MOBILE. ALA, Dec. 6.-The All
American baseball team, now IN C9oa
under the manag Of John +. keliy'
Of Mobile. has played 1--WE games with me
Cubans and won four, having been ce-
feated in the first game only. ielter To-
day announced that the last victory oil
the Americans was won by score OF IL
to l. The games were played before laIse
crowds, the attendance at the last game
being five thousand. 80,
The team will stay In havana ulu'
January nevt Another team. under the
monaprment Of George Burbridge' OF
Macon. Ga. is organizing. and viii visit
Cuba ana play with the present American
team there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Blaine NOT ACA1HOLIC.

An Emphatic Denial from the ES-Secre-
tary's Wlfc.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 1.-THE
following card was issued from Mr.
Blaine's residence at 10 o'clock tonight:
mo. II Madison Place. Washington, D.
c., Dec. 16.-Mrs. Blaine, in reply 10 the
many letters Of anxious inquiry sent her
on the subject asks me 10 state that
there is not the slightest truth I'm the
report that Mr.. Blaine has entered the
Roman Catholic Church. and that moth
ing could be farther from his thought or
intention.
1T should be needless TO state that
Father Ducey has never been at the
house.
(SigneD JAMES G. BLAINE, JR"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
nur.,nrn.l Mnthcr nnd Wife.

VIENNA. Dec. 1G.-Tho peasant Ianser
o,d bis son were sentenced to-day 10
1eath by the presiding judse Of the crimi-
nal court IN Wiener Neustadt. During the
trial which began on Wednesday morn
iuq. IL was shown that the father with the
aasfstanco Of his son, murdered the
mother OF the family because they con-
sldcrcrca her q useless charge on the pro
,ortv also that Theresa, the daughter
vas party to the plot. She was sen
ta,co1 IA ak years Imprisonment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

LOGANsPORT, md Dec. l6-The
wheel Of fortune has gone around ana
Showalter is on top. lie beat Lasker In
brilliant fashion after thiriy-siN moves.
The game. "a Roy Lopez. lasted FOUR hou' s..
Owing to Laskers ill-heaith the thlrd
game win not be played. but the purse
divided. A match, iiv" games up lor
500 o sl9e, Will be played between l'asNer
ana Showalter in Western city ~ J@Nu-
~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

NEWARK. y. j., Dec. 6.-Jenme '.
Kane (coloreD committed suicide In her
cell in the county jail this morning. her
dead body was found BY one Of the nan
women. She had torn strip from her
dress tied It about her neck ana twlsleu
It until she succeeded in strangling hcr-
self The woman had served tree months
Of n four months sentence for obtaining
money under false pretenccs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
ne,olt Onickly Suppressed.

RIO JANEIRO. Dec. lC. 49, A null
tary revolt broke out at NlchlheEoy
to-day. the object being TO raise 70 Ihe
presidency Governor Protelie, the iea"er
OF the Autonomist party. fedcral troVps
were al once despatched TO the scSHe ~. .liu
the revolt was soon suppressed. Two
persons were killed and many arrests
made. II is rnmorcd that several iniiuen-
tial persons are implicated in the plot
and that they will be arrested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Father McGlynn and the Vatican.

ROME. Dec. l6.--The statement by
Archbishop Corrlean, published I'm Sep
tember. IN regard to settlement OF the
differences between the Church and
Father McGlynn. has received full con-
lrmation at the Vatican. The news OK
the reconciliation produced the happiest
impression at the Vatican, with whom
Father McGlynn has always been q
favOrite
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Bankers Against Bankers.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE firm Of Rey-
nolds * Gibson, cotton brokers Of Liver
pool. are being sued at the Liverpool as
sizes on a claim of $4,000 by the Bank Of
Liverpool, being money obtained from the
bank on forged checks by Parry i-unt
and John Wilson, manager and cashier
Of the firm. Lunt and Wilson were con-
victcd Of cmbezzlement and sentenced TO
fr,rrfeouunout
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. ia strang-
er walked into Joseph Mandel's pawn
shop on East Market street yesterday and
pointing pistol at the proprietor. picked
up 81 500 worth of diamonds and escaped
The proprietor was so dazed that he sat
in his chair half an hour before he in
formed the police
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Return of the American delegates.

LONDON, Dec. 16.--The American dele
gates 20 the International Monetary Con-
ference are booked 10 s=ti on the steamer
Lahn. from Southampton for'New York.
ON december 2lst II is not understood
thar there will be any celebration or
dinners I'm honor OF the occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
THE NEw PRESS COMBINE.
All of the Southern Papers VIII Receive
the Southern Associated Press.

the Southern Associated IrcsS'
NEW YORK. Dec 16-The directors OF
the Southern Associated Press have been
In session here for three days.
All arrange nents for the Southern Asso-
ciated Press service have been COM
pleted. A contract has been made with
the Western Union Telegraph Company
Several additional Southern newspapers
were given the privilege Of entering the
southern report, and now there IS virtual
.ly no newspaper in the South receiving
telegraph news that does not receive 1t
from Inc Southern Associated Press,
which is now the successor in the States
of Virginia. North and South Carolina
Florida. Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi
Louisiana and East Tennessee OF the
United. New York and Western Associa-
ted Press.
Mr.. o. C. Hatton. who has for many
years SO satisfactorily made up the report
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
The Striking TeIcgraphers.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1G-The strike OF the
Rock Island telcgraphers is at stand
stlI. The organization Of the operators
Il is claimed, Is being rendered more com
plete day by day. The railroad officials
claim to be running trains without DIM
Guilty. and say the strike is over SO far
as they are concerned. -i-.----.-..@a.-.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Professional Forgcrs Under Arrest.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, Dec. ia spe-
cial from Huntsville TO the Ase-Herald
says: f.. 4. Wolfe and Mrs. NJ. 4. Earle,
professional forgers Of bank drafts, are
under arrest here, and everything points
10 their being the same parties who
figured In Knoxville two days ago with
a man named Hoyt, and in Tacoma, in
Dcfober
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Ceperal Rosrcrnns Much Better.

WASHINGTON. Dec 1G.-General Rose
Grams has improved 50 much of late that
his family has determined 20 take him
TO California within few weeks. lie has
fully recovered the use OF his limbs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Flowers From the President.

WASHINGTON. Dec 1.-THE President
this morning received the actors who
participated in the benefit 10 the National
Capital Press Club. The President pre-
sented each OF the ladies flower.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Cholera Statistics.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. lG--Final Of
fetal statistics Of the cholera epidemic
in Russia have just been issued. Accord
ing 20 these figures there have been loO.-
4J7 deaths from European and 1898
deaths from Aslatlc cholera since the out
break of the disease in the empire, max
ms a total Of 2657CO deaths.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17

NEW YORK, Dee. 16.-Thc business
failures during the past seven days num-
ber, for the United States, 30; for Cana
da. %: total. 3O4. as compared with 2y7
last week and 2GO the week previous, and
335 for the corresponding week OF last
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
More Cholera In Hamburg.

HAMBURG, Dec. 1.-two fresh cases
OF cholera were reported here yestsSday.
To-day there have been reported IN Nhe
Hanmerbrock district. In this city thIe
was one fatal case to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
Count Of Paris Daughtrr Wcds.

VIENNA, Dec. l6.-It IS officially stated
that a marriage has taken place between
Prince Ferdinand. OF Bulgaria. and the
Princess Helene Louise Henriettc. daush-
ter Of the Count OF Paris and O. cousin Of
Prince Ferdinand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
uore GoId for ShInmcnt.

BOSTON, Dec. i6.-Kidder Peabody &
Co. have ordered $4,000 gold from the
sub-Treasury here. IL viii be shipped by
the cephaloaia for Liverpool tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
r. p..ou ,mhesSador wnaaingson.

PARIS. Dec. 1.-THE Figaro says that
the recall OF NJ. Waddington,. the frehen
Ambassador to the Court OF 81 james
has been decided upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-17
ElectIng hr the Ponular Vote.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 1.-THE
question OF elecung the President and
Vlce-President by the direct votes OF the
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-10-25
SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
November the St1l, 1891.
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD.

Bhua2s1P1NnS WfImimgton . baIumoFO
u - Dalea@Sro and Potomac Rail-
reed. NsRehsgn Central Railway.
YAwswo RvYBgR eco r. n. JvNn II. 1892.
smAy. eDaalv. en- Sunday. tDAily, ex Saturday
2s esAge Calvert Station, Baltimore. a. folio We.
W0F the West.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-10-25

A most refreshing drink-glass At
A. Ilart's, Naryland Avenue. Only i've
enta q