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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
Confederate veterans Reunion.

PULASKI. Va. Jan. 1.-lSpecial The re-
union and banquet Of the Confederate yete-
rams. which took place here today We're "A
gratifying success More than 200 of tho old
soldiers sat down 10 dinner following which
speeches were made 10y General Walker
Private Pollock. Judge Brown, Rev. $. Taylor
Martin. Major Anderson. Colonel Miller and
others. Though the whole afternoon was
consumed in their delivery. they we're listened
70 atteutyely 20 the last Msssrs Eckmau
and Phillips representing the Mon army
responded appropriately and patriotcslly.
Tie flag sent hy General Bradley j. John
son and the Maryland line WAS presented
10 the camp by Colonel James MacgiA and
received by General Walker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

Kew YORK. Jan. Charles A. Doerner a
special officer OF Brooklyn. attempted To kil
Lawyer John Koesch yesterday afternoon in
the Williams burg district OF that city Doerner
had often been beireuded by Mr.. koesch and
there IS no known cause Tor his act unless II is
that he is insane. Doerner called at Roeschs
house and upon entering was asked by Mr.
Roesch what was wanted. Doerners reply
WAS. IF want 10 die and You must die with
mo-" and then be Immediately fired. The
lawyer lodged and grappled with the nan
and with the aid Of his non oyerpowered him
and turned him over T. tho police authOn-
ties. Mr. R0esch saws he IS satisfied the man
is insane and will not prosecute him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
Guttonburg Races.

The entries for to-day's Gu.tenberg races
are.
First race. three-quarters OF a mile. beaten
horses Tho Doctor l22. Young Duke. Harry
Ireland. Joe Courtney. ~, Irene H.. Count
Luna. Nagabond. ms. krikina, ll3 Ram. eau,
no. Umpire Kelly 1Oi; Algebra ge.ding.
l03. Bonnie King Iceberg. .s Lillian .3.
Second race hve-eighths Of q mile, selling
Maggie b.. 1885 Bill barnes, l0' Cora Tanner,
HimIex. Censor. lO7 Little red. lOi Lomax,
MONDAY. lawkeye. iO3. Maggie Beck, sun
DAY. l0l Chartleu-e. 30.
Third race. tlree-Quarters of miie SELL
ing John Hickey. l0s. Rosa q. colt 100;
Noble Duke, st. Pancras, l02. Even Weight,
IOj
Fourth race. one mile. handicap-Drizz'e,
l0}. Nina Archer, Woodcutter. lo2 Baylor.
S.
Fifth race. fye-eighths of a milo, handicap
-Autocrat. Il5. Early Blossom. l07. hohican,
l0l Wrestler 9i Fleurette, ll2 Ratter, .o
siyth race. one mile selling st. john
dav Glenlochy. l0j, lalchi, Ileodosus,
Addie l03.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

WARSAW, Jan. This year throughout
Poland is TO be regarded as a year of the
deepest mourning The women of Poland.
from the highest the lowest. from princesses
to peasant women, will wear nothing but
black during 1892.
An the large dry-goods firms in Warsaw,
wilma. Lemberg and CracOw have sent back
10 Vienna and other cities, according 10 pre-
vi0us understandings. the goods they had IN
stock. and have received black materials in
stead. Bonnets. gloves. dresses. urs and
iewelry are ali to be black Thus will the
Poles commemorate the year of 1892, when
they lost their independence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

BERLIN Jan. The peasantry Of tih'iane,
and especially those OF the northeast. arc
suffering for want OF food, and have sent
appeals to Sweden for relief. Although
their crops have been short in Sweden thorr IS
amoyement in favorol helping the Fins owing
10 the strong attachment between the t~"
nations. which has survived the annexation
of Finland and Russia. The Russian authOri-
ties are said 10 be depressed at this action on
the part of the Fms AS tending 70 revive
associations which Russia has done her
utmost to eface The Swedes, on the con-
tr.ry. are pieased % see Finland looking To
them in tho time OF distress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

BRwSGHAM. Ala. Jan. IA fire broke
ont at o'clock this morning in the Jackson
block. on Fifteenth street and destroyed ly0.-
900 worth of property. Ihlee-iourths oi y
was covered by insurance. The principal
losers are j. f. b. Jackson and Dr. Joseph
smith. owners of the building. three story
brick. covering half the block: Sam Meyer,
cigar dealer .. NJ McGuire. Joe HOckstador
Dan Bandman. saloon keepers; j. Files a
Son. liverymen: Dr. Doziers Offices, W. ).
Smith. arch Get: Charles Mheolock. archi-
tect: ". =. Snyder 4, Sons. tailOrs.
The numerous families who roomed in the
building narrowly escaped death. The fire
started in q Chinese laundry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

ROME. Jan. Some surprise has been oc-
casiouen here hy the receipt of ible dis
patches from Montreal and other places in
Canada and tho inited States anxious
ly lnQuiring as to the truth Of q rumor
in circulation in that part of the world
that the Pope had been assessinatod.
Il is unknown here how the rumor originated.
for il certainly had no basis IN truth. The
pope is enjoying his usual health. and no
attempt whatever has been made % assassl-
nlte him or 20 inliict any injury upon him.
The whole story is a canard and is laughed at
by the Vatican officials as the work Of some
sensationalist Oh the other side Of tho ocean.
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some reputation as a feather-woight pu-
gist. bat the more interesting OF the
two was a woman whose identity was not re-
yeaied. but who is thought 10 be the wife of
a railroad conductor OF the Big Four. She
was dressed in tights and short skirts and
tipped the beam az 1862 pounds. The matter
was kept very quiet. and only about two
dozen sports were admitted Seven
bloody rounds were fought, in each
Of which the woman Lad tho best
of il. When the seventh was finished
both were smeared with blood and Ia such q
bad condition that haif-hour's time had to
be given. at the end ~ It two moro rounds
were fought. The ninth ended with Mcliane
stretched upon the floor laid out 0nd knocked
out by q heavy blow from the womans lett
upon bis neck. she WAS awarded "a purse OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

NAsHNI1rE. TENN., Jan. The standing
army of Tennessee. composed of 100 men.
three months supplies. Gatthng guns and
regulation outfit. left for the mines last night
ON "A special train. under command OF Briga-
dier- General Norman. The battalion will be
swelled by members until possibly 80 men
are enlisted when they reach the scene of the
recent troubles Three hundred c0nvicts
were on tho train and Will be put to work IN
the mines again.
Tennessee has been the laughinG-stock Of
her sister States on account OF the weakness
Of Governor Buchanan. who is trembling in
his shoes now for fear the State troops viii be
attacked again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

Nrw Yolg. Jan. LIT was a happy new
wear indeed for two cOnvicts confined in the
prison here This morning when they arose
they were presented with d pardon from
Governor Hil. The men are George
Weideler AGED tifty-nIne. serving q twenty
years sentence for manslaughter. con
yicted in 1850. and sentenced by Judge
Moore. OF Brooklyn and William Conroy.
twenty-five years Of age. serving lie
sentence for murder in the second degree.
lie was sentenced by Judge Van Brunt in
1--E
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

IoNnoN. Jan l. The Globe. which for moro
than sixty wears supported the Liberal party,
but which since 1866 has been a staunch Con-
soryatiye organ, to-day says that the eXpl SION
yesterday at Dublin Castle was undoubtedly
of malicious origin Possibly Ford, sullivan
and company deem 10 necessary 70 stimulate
the generosity of the American Irish IN behalf
of the cause There are men IN the nited
States. the Globe declares. who would not
think twice of blowing up lubln Castle II
that appeared 20 be tie most likely means If
filling their pockets with dollars.
The Globe adds that the authorities should
take all these facts into consideration and
should not be in hurry t. attri butte the out
rnCe 10 q lunatic. There are many professional
dynamiters I'm the nited States. II says,
who would lump at the chance of lucrative
Job.
The ST. James Gazette. which IS an indie
pondent supporter of the Conservative party.
also has an article this evening on the Dublin
explosion. Is SAYS that although there is no
doubt that O'Donoyan Rossa will assume the
credit OF instigatng the explosion, II seems
unlikely that the affair was the result OF a
political plot
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pnEss cONafrNrs.

DUBLIN. Jan. The Express Independent
Conservative commenting upon yesterdays
explosion at Dublin Castle, admits that u j.
impossible % attribute political motives 10
the affair. Not iong ago. the Express says.
en- explosion would have been good invest
ment and would have brought dollars from
America but since that time that style OK
political warfare has ceased 20 pay. The
persons who were formerly engaged IN dyua-
mite politics have Of recent years found
their occupation gone.
The National Press. the organ OF tho Nc
Carthyites, says it does not think the explo-
sion can be attributed % IN accident 10 was
undoubtedly the disgraceful and c0wardy
act of some blackguard. for which it would DO
uni Just 10 hold the irish people responsible.
There Is no doubt the paper says. that the
Tories will try 20 make political capital ont Of
the explosion. They woull be very willing
T. sacrifice few panes of glass from tho
castle windows for the sake of being furnish
ed with an argument against granting home
rule To Ireland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

CvcNyArr. o.. Jan John Deitel, fat
man who has been on exhibition at the
Kohe Nusuem. died this morning % grip;
Ito weighed 103 pounds, and was native Of
Philadelphia.
n we'll known circus man. who bought tie
Forepaueh circus and who was formerly a
partner of Rarnum A. Bailey. died this morn
mo lie had been I'D for several weeks from
Inflammation OF the bowels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

LONDON, Jan. Mr. George WOodyatt
Hastings. monber Of Parliament Tor East
Worcestershire who was arrested recently
upon the charge Of embszzling large sums Of
money from the estate of the late Major
Brown. of which he WAS Tie only surviving
trnstee. was formally charged with this
oaense to-day at the Bow-Street Police
Court. After the particulars of the embezzle-
ment had been given by counsel Tor the pro
socutors Mr. Hastings was again remanded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
1HE ONO SENArORSHIP.
The Battle Begins at Columbus-Both Sides
Confident of Success.


Confident of Success.
Columns. ONO Jan The presence
here to-day Of great many Federal officers
from Washington and different parts of the
State is a feature Of the senatorial contest.
Besides these there are a great many ederal
officers from different parts OK the state. all
IN the interest Ot Senator sherman. Inc con-
test more than ever rs taking the appearance
of an Administration and ant-ad-
ministratlOn contest, Senator sherman
having support Of the administration
forces So many pieces Of evidence are
coming % light. indicating that Governor
elect Mckinley Is taking hand IN the sena-
tOral contest in Sherman's interest. that that
matter i5 hardly doubted now. IL Is altogether
probable that Mckinley is using hls appoint
ing power, securing q vote here and there f1r
Sherman The headquarters OF both candl-
dates are crowded with people. But Foraker
headouarter5 show more noisy enthusiasm.
Everybody that calls az the GOV
ern0rs rooms has q chance % speak with
him and shake hands. a. sherman
headquarters il is different. Senator Sher-
man IS In q closed room, and only those with
whom he has business or wished TO see are
admitted. General feeling seems 90 be every,
where except among those who are ldentiued
with the Foraker movement. conceded that
the sherman strength developing in the con-
test will result IN hs election oy ma orlLy OK
four or fiys votes on the first ballot
1t is conceded rather remarkable that
neither side will authorize list OF names OF
their supp rters.
Executive Chairman Hahn, Of the Sherman
party claims fity-four votes seven more
tia. necessary 10 nominate. Tho Foraker
men still claims ffty-three on the first ballot.
The question of when the caucus shall be
held is now aritated The Eoroker men are
anxious for an early caucus aud It was ru-
mored last night that an effort would be made
to have the caucus meet tomorrow. but that
will hardly be done although all of the mem-
bers Will he here then beyond a doubt.
Tho anxiety of the Foraker men for an
early caucus indicates that they ara afraid
4 lL-nlr l.rnna lrAu knuluLs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

Herald of the 22d OF December says that
President Irolrgnes, Of Costa Rica. has
granted amnesty 10 those Costa Ricans who.
under executive decree of May 3Oth last. were
banished from the republic for political
reasons The names of ex-Nice-F resident
General A. De Jesus Soto and ex-Aiinister Of
War. Colonel Ronelio Soto, who have since
been living in Paris. are upon the list.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

NEW YORK. Jan. frank z. Slayin sent a
cablegram toJohn Dougherty. his Australian
backer. asking him 90 pot up the necessary
$4,000 to insure f-ht with John J.. Suill-
van. In an interview Slavin expressed hlm-
self as anxious as ever q get fight with
sullivan. and decided what he snolid do
should Doughertys answer provo uniayor-
able. re could and would find backing else
whore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

WASHINGTON. D. G.. Jan. 1.--Speaker Crisp,
although still quite i'll, is much improved to-
day. His fever has been broken, but ne Is
very week. His physician declined TO say 70
day whether or not Mr.. Crisp would be able
90 preside at the opening Of the House on
Tuesday next. but his friends think that his
condition will not permit 1t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

LONDON. Jan. strange to say London
has never had a public health department
until to-day. An act creating such depart
ment went in force this morning. Up TO this
time the medical officer had 10 cope as best
ho could with the work arising out OF the
honsine ard other sanitary acts of the Lon
don County Council but Il ciamor for a more
efficient administration of these acts arose.
and then the public health department with
the medical officer at its head was created.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

Reduced Postal Tariff.

LONDON. Jan. 1.-The general postoilice to-
day issued a circular 70 the effect that on and
after the irst OF January. 1892 a reduced
uniform postal tariff applicable 10 all foreign
countries and colonies will be adopted for
newspapers. books. printed papers, CONNER
cial papers. patterns and samples posted in
the United Kingdom for places abroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
Killed by "a Burglar.

SEYMOUR. ISD., Jan. AT 4 o'clock this
morning Lucibra w. Marsh. "A prominent
citizen. vas awakened by a burglar IN his
room. tie grappled with the intruder, who
WAS about t. escape with 800 and gold
watch. The burglar ierked away and Drew
revolver and shot Marsh through the heart
Citizens are securing the country for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
An Agreement Reached.

LoxDoy. Jan There was general sense
of relief TO-DAY among the working classes
upon learning that the Welsh colliers had
come to an agreement with the owners and
that they would continue 10 work ata slightly
reduced rate Of wages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
ParneIl's Grave.

Drnlfv. Jan. AT Clasnovin cemetery to-
day the mother brother ami sister Of tho late
Charles s. Parnel placed on his grave cross
with the inscription: May the principle for
which he died freshly revive with tho new
year and live forever
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

DrRlrx. Jan. Prince hismarcks New
Years day address 10 the German people i
rs strong as ever He has been overwhelmed
all day with letters, kilograms and howorS'
The Kaiser did not send any OF them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

fraternity IS iuucu
puzzled over the re-
suit Of a peculiar
prize fight. news Of
which leaked QUITO
day. lt occurred
yesterday morning
at the road house II
Sim Coy. notorious
as a politician and
tally-sheet forger.
'One OF the prin-
cipais was Patsy
lTorrnno u ID Cd has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
THE DUBLIN EKPLOSTON.
Irish Papers on the Anair-The Excitement
Abnfcd.

DUBLIN. Jan. 1.-The excitement caused BY
the explosion yesterday at the castle has me-
what abated, but the air Of mystery maintain
ed by the police and castle officers does not
tend 20 dispel the alarming rumors circulated
in connection with the affair Dynamite. gun
cotton and gunpowder have each been classed
as being beyond any doubt the explosive used
in the explosion which took place under tho
finance Office, and Fenians aud she police
themselves have each been credited with hay-
inc caused the disaster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

VENICE. Jan. l.-Cardinal Domenco Agos-
TINA. patriarch of Venice, died yesterday
He was born in 1925 and was created car
dinal on March n. 1882.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
AL0NG mn OEFCON COAST.

PoRrLASD. Orr. Jan The southeaster
that swept along the Oregon coast Monday
and Tuesday nights was the heaviest storm
this winter. and fears are entertained for the
safety OF the vessels. Immense quanti-
ties OF timber were blown down the coast
mountains. which broke the force OF
tAe storm from tho willamette valley
20 Portland A message by. boat from
Astoria no the mouth OF the Columbia
river. avs THE British ship Grana broke
from ner moo rings and smashed a dock. The
Angl0-American cannery number of small
houses were blown down. The highest tide Tor
fifteen years blew in from the sea. backing the
waters # the bay over streets In the lower part
of the city The wire 90 Portland is down IN
numboriess places. and IT will be several days
bef re trees. which have fallen across 1t. can he
removed. Saw-miis all along the river were
wrecked Eyery al and trail IN Ciatsop
county so far heard from is blockaced by
fallen trees Ii Is feared some fatal accidents
will be reported. as there are scores or set
tiers cabins through tie woods. There are
now TWENTY-FIVE loaded grain vessels at As
tOria ready for sea
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02
GONETO CAPTURE CARA.
nm oouuUNIcArIoy IS CIR orr
And Much Anxiety + Felt for the Pate Of
the rroops-The Reyoiutionists Rein
forccd-Chllian Situation.

SA1 ANTONIO. Tx. Jan. Tho anxiety 30
military headquarters here over the situation
with regard to the United states troops IS
very great. The wires between Fort Ring
gold and Brownsville are still down and it IS
impossible for any late adyices from the seat
OF war 70 get through
The only way in which the military author
tiles here can get information is by courers
from the srcno of active field operations OF
i-om Fort kIugroid. from iare 90 or browns
vile. u distance Of about one hundred miles
either wav Under these conditions it viii be
impossible far any news 20 be received here.
even j. nn engagement occurred, untl many
hours a.torwar4.
10 ia feared that Garza has received such q
large number 0f rein.orcements from Mexico
since the revolt Of Mexican troop lllo IN
which their commander, General --orehz0
Garcia. is said 10 have been murdered. tlat
they have the United States troops. which
were commanded by John O.. bOulke, COM
plotely surrounded.
TRANSPORTATION or TROOrs.
The transportation ARRANGEMENTS for troops
II and Is, Third cavalry. have been completed
and they VIII leave san Antonio. Texas. early
Saturday morning for Fort Mcintosh. under
command Of Major Lewis D. Norris They are
al well equipped for field service Upon arrival
at Fort Mcintosh Major Morris with troop
* will take station at that point and troop ID
will march TO Fort Binreold ior duty at that
post Captain Robert d. Gibson, assistant
surgeon. viii accompany the command and
take charge If the tort hospital at Fort
Ruggold Ono ambulance complete with
driver and hospital attendants from san
Antonio will also be sent to Fort Ring
gold. Two six-mule teams complete. with
civilian teamsters viii be sent with each
troop. The anxiety at military headquarters
at San Antonio Yesterday over the situation
with regard 10 the nited States troops was
very great There was 10 official news Of any
kind received from tho seat Of war. The
telegraph wires between Fort Ringgold and
Brownsville are still down and IL was impos-
sible for any late adyices from the seat Of war
to got through greatly iuconveniencing the
direction of The operations from headquarters
az San Antonio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

Kansas and Missouri Get Dose OF Weather
with the New Year.

Kansas CRY. No. Jan. IA terrible biz
zard is raging in Kansas and Northwestern
Missouri to-day The storm began last
night a heavy rain and thunder storm.
About midnight the weather began 20 grow
cold and -leet storm set ia that seriously
crippled all telegraph and telephone
facilities About O'Clock this morning II be-
gan % snow and tho wind rose 20 u velocity OF
thirty miles an hour. Tho snow IS drifting
badly along the limo OF all the railroads and
trains arc delayed ~ all directions. HE trains
from Chicago. due early this morning. are all
bullet.ned % be from three 20 five hours late,
and the Western trains arc IN q still worse
plight. At noon the storm continues. The
storm is the most severe OF the winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-02

The most recent fact IN the case was made
Yesterday. when Senior Montt handed Secre-
tary Blame "a translation he had received from
Senior Malta the Chilian minister Of foreign
affairs. which may be taken as on index of
the tone of tie final reply. 10 was as fol-
lows.
From the summary Of proceedings 1t APP
pears that tho struggle commenced between
two sailors In a tavern IN the Ward ArIavan.'
that II was continued on the street with the
accession e numbers ot inhabitants and
transient parties from the streets called Del
Claee.' san francisco and Alamos.' The
disorder continued and extended % the
streets Del Arsenal and san Martin where
the police force succeeded in restoring order
All the North Americans except Two state
that the police did their duty. and from ,he
volumnous proceedings II appears that the
court has done and is doing ITS duty.
Whenever the prosecuting attorney rem
ders his opinion and the time Tor producing
evidence shall have expired. sentence viii be
given. establishing who and how many are
the guilty parties. who may only ne pre-
sumed st present. Whoever they may te
they will be punished.
Tho legal proceedings are being actively
carried forward o. their proper termination,