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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
SUICIDE or YOUYG DUPONT.
He Could Not Wait to Finish His Letter of
Explanation.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Dec. 3.-The cor
oner's jury in the case Of Louis Cozenove
Dupont who shot himself in the Whining
ton Club house yesterday, rendered YER
dict this afternoon that the deceased came
10 his death fro;h a shotgun wound in
ficted by himself. There were no new
developments at the inquest. 1t is now
believed that Dupont did not write let
ter before killing himself. The corOn2rs
jury was composed Of lawyers and MEM
bers of the WimingtoS Club, which is
the swell organization of Delaware and
included: Lewis G. Vandegrift, Willard
Salisbury, John G. Bradford. +. A. Read,
Frank NJ. Smith and Charles III. Brandt.
Because Of the reticence Of the DupOnts
the mystery connected with the suicide
will probably not soon be solved.
1t was learned tonight that when
young Dupont started to write his letter
just before committing suicide, he was evil
IDENTIFY seized with a desire TO kill himself
as he stopped in the middle of a word.
The letter read thus 'My Dear Robbie:
Hope you will excuse this vile paper on
which l am compelled to write. / will
not have the pleasure OF ha-," and here
It ended. There was nothing to indicate
TO whom the letter was intended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
PUBLISH THE PENSIONERS.
Let Their Names and Why They Claim
Government Support be Known.

Let Their Names and Why They Claim
Government support be Known.
Editor Of The Times:
The writer knows Of one instance in a
county Of this State where an able-bodied
negro and an excellent hand a short
time ago declined all further employment
and commenced a life OF elegant ease"
1t was learned that he had recently be-
come a 'pensiOner" upon a reported SER
vice for a short period in the United
States army about the close Of the war
His wife. who is a good house-serVant,
is now about TO follow his example, and
they both propose to keep house" on the
money so received from the Government.
That the negro received any injury or
suffers from any disability has never
been discovered by his nearest neighbor.
The suggestion that the names Of all
pensioners, with the reasons for grant
ing them be published. as a method of
purging the list, is an admirable one, and
l would suggest further that the names
of all applicants for pensions, with the
grounds for such application, be also
published, the pensioners and ap-
plcants to be published, Of course.
In the county and city pa
pers Of those counties and cities
from which they hail. If the people could
see whom they are supporting and why
they are supporting them L believe that
the pension evil would soon be greatly
mitigated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
Norfolk Notes.

NOFOLK, VA, Dec. 3.-Special.-The
advance in freight sales, against which
the trade of all the cities of Virginia are
protesting. is a matter of great interest
and concern here. Owing to the demInds
for reduction made by the merchants Of
Norfolk, the transportation companies
have reduced the new rates about % per
cent but this does not satisfy the mer-
chants, as the advance was from 90 to $50
per cent The president Of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Associations Is out in
q card stating that 'the reduction is not
such as the merchants are working for,
and that the board of directors are still
working energetcally to have the rates
put upon proper basis, and have every
reason to believe that their eftors will be
crowned with success at very early
date"
orders have been issued to the vessels
of the Revenue Marine Service 10 patrol
the Atlantic coast from December TO
March inclusive, in order to assist vessels
that may require their assistance.
The United States teamship Atlanta is
at the navy-yard undergoing repairs. She
arrived last night.
The large and beautiful yacht Saga
more of New London, Conn, which ar
rived in port last night, left this morning.
She had on board Mr. Il. n. Fulton,
manufacturer OF New York, and a party
OF six gentlemen. They are bound for the
Windward Island en- five months
cruise. The Sycamore is an elegant boat,
1856 feet long. 2 feet beam, 322 tons, and
can make thirteen knots per hour.
Committees from the various business
ORGANIZATIONS OF Norfolk have been ap-
pointed to ascertain and report upon the
causes which led the insurance com
panies to advance rates upon policies in
this city so per cent. 1t is stated that
the per cent. OF loss on residential prop
erty I'm Norfolk is less than In any city in
the United States, while the per cent. on
business houses is greater.
Since January lst last 1iS5.95S tons OF
Pocahontas coal have been shipped from
Lamberts Point.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Elizabeth Chiffon. daughter Of Captain j.
II. Baughan, OF this city. formerly OF
Danville, Va, TO Mr.. Benjamin Lacy
Christian. The ceremony viii take place
at st. Peters church. Brambleton, De-
cember 9th at 5 o'clock.
Norfolk Lodge, =. p. o. Elks, VIII hold
their annual memorial service or lodge OF
sorrow at the Academy OF Music to-
morrow at o'clock An address will be
delivered by Rev c. s. Blackwell OF the
Baptist church. Elizabeth City. n. c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
THE ROTHSCHILD PLAN
THE MINORITY Will PRESS 1T De-
FORE THE CONFERENCE.
The Latin Union Delegates Opposed ths
Proposai-British Financial Papsrs
Oppose the Plan.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 3.-The rejection Of
the Rothschild plan by the committee Of
the International Monetary Conference
does not finally dispose of Mr.. Roths-
childs proposals. The minority OF the
committee who supported the plan are
feeling their way to taking vote of the
conference on the scheme, with the
amendments offered in the committee
that no limitation be made on the price
of the proposed annual European pur-
chases of 30.0oo.0oo ounces Of silver: that
the purchases TO be over and above the
ordinary purchases for token coinage
and metal, and that the purchase is to
be employed as money either by coinage
OF as a metallic bosis OF notes to be is
sued
These notifications increased the value
of the plan In the eyes OF the himetal-
lists.
When the conference resumes its ses-
sion Tuesday Sir William Houldsworth.
one of the British delegates, will bring
forward further amendments for Mr..
Rothschild's proposals. as the committee
recommended the discussion OF the plan
with the amendments by a full confer
ence. The proceedings Tuesday will prob
ably continue on the lines of yesterdays
meeting. unless the American delegates
decide to ask the conference to proceed
without delay to discuss the question OF
international bimetallism.
II has transpired that the delegates Of
the countries belonging to the Latin
Union voted against the Rothschild pro-
posals on the ground that they were not
able to recommend TO their governments
TO increase their stocks OF silver under
the limited purchase scheme. and because
the countries in Latin Union could not
increase their present silver currency
without international free coinage being
established. With regard TO the plan Of
NJ. Levy. which includes the withdrawal
OF all gold coins under the value of twenty
francs, Sir c. Freemantle deputy master
Of the British mint. declared that he
could not promise the consent of the
British Government TO the withdrawal OF
its half sovereign pieces.
The Independence Beige. in referring
TO the meeting Of the Latin Union dele
gates held yesterday. states that these
delegates decided not to lay their pro-
gramme before the conference at present,
but to continue to maintain an expectant
attitude.
LONDON, Dec. 3.-The leading finan-
cial papers. the London Economist and
the Statistic. do not approve of the Roths-
child scheme. and recur to their pre-
diction that the conference would not
adopt anything practical. An eminent
authority writes to the Statisic that he
advocates the Rothschild plan for the
sole reason that delay in the silver
collapse In the United States would ena-
bic india and other countries to arrange
their financial systems.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
FLoRIDA,S RAILWAY MoNoPoLY.
It's Destruction Assured i'm the Compile
ton of the south Bend Road.

Its Destruction Assured IN inc Compile
ton of the south Bend Road.
NEW YORK. December 2.-Colonel II.
P. Duval. President of the Florida Central
Peninsnlar railroad. which gridirons the
State of Florida with $50 miles of completed
road, said to-day that the South Bend rail-
road from Savannah. Ga. TO Nsrts road,
Fla. was being rapidly pushed and would
to be in operation in November and ready to
receive Florida traffic in connection with
the Florida Central railroad.
This will break the monopoly OF the
Plant system, which has thus far abao-
lutely controlled transportation in the
State of Florida. debating its own terms aud
defying competition. The Sorth-bound
road will shorten the distance to Savannah
10 1874 miles and complete a trunk line TO
the North and East and unfetter one of the
most complete systems of railroad pos
sesssd by anv State in the South. Up to
the present time the Florida Central road
has practically been at the mercy of
the Plant system. The result on the CON-
mercial prosperity Of the State will be
highly beneficial.
There is great rejoicing on the part OF the
business men in the State that they are to
have a competing line Colonel Duvai says,
however. that there will be no raie-war be-
tween the rival trunk lines hut that the
Southern Express Company, which is con-
trolled by the Plant people. will undoubt-
edly make arrangements to establish its
business over the Florida Central Yoed
which 10 has hitherto refused 10 do. The
system taps Fernandins. Jacksonville. Pen.
sacols, Gainesville. Ocala and Tampa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
FLOTED BAKER SENTENCED.
His Counsel Take an Appeal-Boy Acci
dentally Killed-NumerOusM Marriaees

dentally Killed-Numerous Marriages.
MARTINsvILLE VA, Dec. Especial.
Floyd Barker, after protracted trial at
the last term Of the county court. was
found guilty of the seduction of Emily
Mcdonald and sentenced TO two years
confinement in the penitentiary. The case
will be appealed to the circuit court and
to the court of appeals. There are two
other charges against Barker one for
murder and another for rape, which will
come up for trial at the next term Of the
county court.
A sad accident occurred In the Mayo
section of this county last week. George
W. Sayers, the siXteen-year-old son Of
Mr. NJ. II. Sayers, had been plowing with
a mule, and started home to dinner rid
ing the mule, which became frightened
and threw George off. His foot was
caught In the traces, when the mule ran
for several hundred yards and dragged
the little fellow to death.
Last week a negro man named John
Gravely was killed I'm this county. Ho
was rolling logs, and jumped to get out
of the way OF a log and fell and struck
his head against the end of log. result-
ing In death in a short time
Mr.. ]. r. Gregory, mayor OF Martins
vile, was married on the 18th of Novem-
ber last TO Miss Josie Rierson. of Wal
nut Cove. N. c., and on the 30th OF No
vember Mr.. j. l.. English. our townsman.
was married to Miss Gertrude Whitaker,
OF New Market, Tenn.
The Christian church of this place Is be-
moaning the loss of their able pastor,
Mr.. A. s. Morrison, who has been called
TO church in New York State.
Mr.. T. o. Edwards, the pastor OF the
Methodist church at this place. will be
succeeded by Rev. w. H. Christian.
The large Alliance tobacco warehouse
was opened here for business yesterday
with large breaks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
VOL. 6-NEW SERIES NO. a52.

ing during the night to get possession of
the seel OF the State.
I. Nj. Patterson, OF Denver, arrived
this noon, and Osborn left the capitol
building TO meet him. leaving the room
In charge Of strong guard, with in-
structions to hold the position at all
hazards The members Of the State board
OF canvassers now say they will canvass
the vote for Governor, and issue Osborn
a certificate OF election.
This evening Governor Barber issued a
proclamation denouncing Governor-elect
osborn as usurper. and stating that as
soon as the returns are In from all the
counties Of the State a canvass OF the
votes will be made. He calls upon the
citizens 10 support him in his act as act
ing Governor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
FUNERAL OF Mr.. GOULD.
SIMPLE Episcopal SERVICES TO BE
HELD MONDAY AFTERNOON.
Resolutions Of Respect for the Dead Mill
ionaire Adopted by several Companies
IN which lie was Interested.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.-Ex-Judge Dill
ion and Dr Mum consulted with the
could family this morning concerning the
funeral arrangements. 1t was deter
mined chat tho funeral should take place
At 4o.clock Monday afternoon. The OFF,
c,st.ne clergyman will be Rev. DR.. Pax
ton assisted by Chancellor McCracken,
oftso New York University. and probably
NV Row pr. Terry. pastor Of the Dutch
Reform church. which Gould attended.
rr,e service viii be the simple Episcopal
service.
qs, body vl De placed in the parlor on
e.. .r.rni Go0r OF the Forty-seventh-
s.~oo. house. There will be no pall-bear-
g. and r0 addresses OF any kind. The
,,.usi. viii Doe supplied by the choir of
DR. PaXton's church. This viii be the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04

programme rendered: First, an opening
anthem; second, Cardinal Newman's
hymn. Lead. Kindly Light" and third,
Nearer, My God TO Thee"
After the rendering Of the music the
friends Of the family will be given an op-
portunity to look ~ the remains. The
casket will be of plain solid oak covered
with fine black broadcloth. The handles
will be made Of oxdized silver and it will
bear an ozidized silver plate with the sim
pie inscription. "Jay Gould. Born. May u.
1896 Died. December ., 1892" The inter
ment will be IN the mausOleum at Wood
lawn. where Mrs. Gould is buried Archi-
tect Of the tomb, II. G. French, visited
WoodlaWn to-day to examine the mauso-
leum and make the necessary arrange
ments for the reception Of the body
special meeting of the executive com
mittec Of the Western Union Company
was held to-day when the following reso-
luton Of regret was adopted on the death
Of jay Gould:
Resolved. That in the death Of coun-
sellOr so wise, sagacious anc faithful as
Mr.. Gould ever proved himself to be this
company feels il has sustained not only
"a deep. but an irreparable loss; that II
tenders It's sipcerest sympathy TO his
sons and daughters; that its directors
Will attend his funeral in a body; that this
minute be spread upon the records, and
aud authenticated. be sent 10 his chill
drer.
Besides the officers and directors Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company,
many Of the employees will attend the
ceremony.
The directors Of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad Company met i'm room No. 5
Of the Western Union building at 1890
o'clock. Secretary Calin presided. The
other directors present were. Samuel
Sloan. General Eckert, Russell Sage.
John t. Terry and Judge Dillon. A COM
mittct, of which Judge Dillon was chair
man. was appointed TO draft resolutions
on the death of Mr.. Gould. The Man
haitian railway directors met this after
noon and adopted resolutions of regret
on Mr.. GOuld's death.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 3.-On Monday,
the day OF Jay Goulds funeral, .here
VIII be a holiday Of all the employees on
the Texas and Pacific and Missouri Pacific
roads except the force usually necessary
to run the cars. The Offices Of the Texas
aad Pacific in this city have been draped
in mourning, and the general offices Of
Che company i'm Dallas will be closed dur
ing he day. At a meeting of the general /
officers to-day resolutions Of regret were /
adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04

WASHINGTON. Dec. 8 Senator Kenna
has improved so much in the last few
days, that his friends now regard him as
out of danger, and on the road 10 speedy
recovery.
As a result OF his improved condition,
the marriage Of his sisteT-in-law, Miss
May Tarr 10 Mr. William A. Chiffon. the
senator's young law partner, who so sue
cessfully managed the Democratic cam
raign in West Virginia as a chairman Of
the State committee, will take place on
the 18th instant. Announcement Of the
engagement was made to-day The date
of the wedding had been in abeyance
because of Senator Kenna's serious III
ness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. O.. Dee. 3.-Fcr Viz.
ginia, North Carolina and South Carolina;
Fair, variable winds.
The barometer has fallen over the eatirs
United States. with the exception CT tbs
lower Ohio Valley and over Lake Superior.
No decided change In temperature has
taken place In any portloa OF the country
The temperature II above the normal In
every State and Territory except In tns
immediate Pacific soast. where IL Is slightly
below. Fair weather has prevailed sxcepe
light rains In New England and on the
Pacific coast
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
SeriouslY Injured hY a Neero.

BELLFIELD, VA. Dec. 3.-Special. u.
N. Quarles. white man. was attacked here
by q negro named George Donaldson. The
latter hit his victim with three pound
weight on the head. causing serious
wound. Late last evening the injured man
covery was considered very slim.
Donaldson made his escape Immediately
after the assault and is now being looked
for by residents OF this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
ENTERED THE GoVERNOE'S OFFICE
Governor Elect Osborn Takes Advantage
of the Absence Of the Acting Oficer.

OF tnt Absence OF Anc ActinS OInCtIs
CHEYENNE. WYO., Dec. 3.-Govcrnor-
elect Osborn. accompanied by several
men. went to the capitol buildings yeste--
day morning and asked the janitor TO
show him into the executive rooms. on
the plea that he wanted 10 see the con-
ditiOn OF the furniture
The janitor refused 10 let him in without
the authority OF the Acting Governor.
Osborn sent for a carpenter and ordered
him TO open a window leading 10 the
legislative chamber. BY the use Of
krge chisel the window casing was re-
moved. the sash thrown up and the party
took possession and Osborn announced
himself as Governor saying that be had
ta<en the oath OF Office before a notary
public
The returns from various counties haze
- am been received. consequently the
biae board of canyassers have not yet
eemassed the returns.
,Afing Governor Barber told Osborn on
Moalay that he would surrender to him
flee as soon as the State bOad can
vas the vote and that the canvass
take place as soon as possible.
.A hasty action on the part OF the
NofeuOr-elect is quite astounding TO this
''mnity. lie has remained in the
'..ee an day bat has not yet been able
~ Npel door.
Tie PRESENT complications arose from
'Ne Tao that the constitution OF Wyoming
provide for no lieutenant-goyerno and
since 'hvernOr Warren became Senator
"''ielar Of State Barber has been acting
as Governor. There was doubt about
"N'n aH how the ncwly-elccted Coy
,'I'f sholld assume the office, 50 he takes
"ns mcaD of bringing matters to a focus.
mere isno change IN the GubernatOrial
fluauoR b-day both sides having guards
'h 'he spc but no outbreak is expected. |
al leasi ic' a time. Osborne and his at |
"IAey Ton Patterson, are still in the |
executive oIce.
NoFernor-lect Osborn spent the night |
III the cNectiye chamber AT late hour |
Ded was snt IN by his friends, and he |
S.spt IN peae. The place was guarded /
oh me outsde by the sheriff OF the |
sonnty' who had been called 20 service
~ uhe capltS commissioner on a report |
uAat me Democrats would raid the build |
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
Vas Lay GonId an Operator
RTCHlfOND VA Dec Q

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 3, 1892.
Editor The Times:
Kindly answer the following question
through The Times in reference 10 the
carly life of Jay Gould who died in New
York city yesterday:
Was he not employed at one time as
telegraph operator. either by The Penn
sylvania Railroad Company or the West
tTn Union Telegraph company?
This is TO settle a dispute
Respectfully,
PETE FRANKLIN.
No mention Of anything OF the sort is
mentioned in the sketches of his life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
4 FOOTBALL GAME.
The Hobos Defeated the Randolph Macon
College Boys at Ashland.


1t was a hard game OF football that
the Hobo team, OF Richmond PLAYED yes
terday afternoon at Ashland against the
Randolph Macon College boys. The game
throughout was one Of successive rushes
and long runs,
The Hobos started with wedge and
gained ten yards, while they lost the
ball on three downs Rardolph-Macon
gained twenty yards. Burnett, of the
Hobos,. tainted, and Randolph Macon ran
out of bounds. The ball was thrown
into Harrison. who. OTTER run OF sew
enty-fve yards, scored the first touch
down for the Richmond team. when time
was called
Randolph-Macon started the second
half with wedge. and In four downs
carried the ball In one yard of the Hobos.
goal. The Hobos right end came out or
the scrimmage with the ball and mar
vclous run OF 100 yards from goal TO
goal; he made the second touchdown
for the Hobos. Burnett kicked the goal,
and the score resulted u TO 0. in favor
OF the Richmond team.
The work OF Dulse as centre the tack
ling Of Wilson and the work OF Iiarri-
son and Burnett was especially good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
The central-s Reorganization Committee

NEW YORK. Dec. S.-The board OF di-
rectors of the Georgia Central railroad
Yesterday appointed a reorganization
committee. consisting of Messrs. H. II.
Hollins. c. H. Phinizy, Emanuel Lehman,
lanes T. Woodward, James Stillman. II.
r.. Morse. Z. T. Denniston, f. M. colston.
Louis Fitzgerald and Jacob II. Schiff. to
formulate a specific plan for the reha-
bilitation of the affairs OF the company.
Messrs. George J. Mills and u. B. Har-
rold were appointed rs another committee
to supply all information that may De re-
ouired nv the reorganization committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
senator Gibson Worse.

HOT SPRINGS. ARK. Dec. "A
change for tho worse in Senator Gibson's
condition became apparent TO the phvsi-
clans this evening. and il is announced that
ho may not survive the night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
s. A. NJ. Firemen Strike.

SAVANNAH GA, Dec. s.-The fire.
men on the Savannah, Americus and
Montgomery railroad struck to-day for
higher pay. The strikers attempted 20
prevent new men taking their places, but
were defeated. and the trains are now run
ming ar uSual
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
A Coucressman,s Marital Woes.

ARKANSAS CITY, KAN, Dec. B.
Elizabeth l.. Glover has instituted divorce
proceedings against her husband. Ben
II. Glover. who is congressman from this
district. The reasons set forth In the
petition is extreme cruelty. Last night
Glover assigned his property to his son,
Thomas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Range Of the thermcmeter at The Timse
office yesterday. December .. 1902:
0 A. H. 45; ~ NJ, Us; r, A., VI =
r. A.. a; midnight 50 Average ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-04
RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY DECEMBER l. 1892
ETC.; Lucy ]. Alfred. minor of william

North Carolina-Original: James Nc
Dufhe. Survivor Indian War: Benjamin
Atkins. Ransom Bass. Isaac Gray and
Henry Jolly. II. l.. W.