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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
4 sPFCIAL oFR1cIAL.
GILLfAM-sYNlR.
WAS HOWELL HeARN MURDERED
His Body Found In the Tar River and Foul
Play Suspected--AmasonW Wanted.


Play Suspected--Amason Wanted.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
GRFEsvILLE. n. c., December 29.-Last
NIGHT the BODY Of Howell Hearn, white
man. wa4 found in the river near Centre
Bluff. nine miles above Centrevllle.
Uearn had been missing since Monday
night. and parties were dragging the river
for hlm. When the body was recovered
the right arm was raised, and the hand
clinched an open knife IN threatening
position. Monday night Hearn was with
n crowd in bar-room at the B4uH, and
left there to cross the ferry ana so home.
He was not seen any more, but on Tues
dav morning his horse and buggy were
still on the opposite side of the river from
the Bluff. where be had left them on Men
day.
IN DEFENSIVE POSITION.
The position of his arm and the open
knife in his hand when the body was found
leads to the belief that Hoarn was IN an
alteration with some one on the Terry
boat. and while attempting TO use hls
knife was knocked overheard and drowned.
Coroner Warren is now at the Bun lnyes-
tigatlng the case.
This morning at 7 O'Clock the thermo-
meter was down to IL degrees-the lowest
point II has reached this winter.
The river is so full of floating ice that
steamers abandoned their trips for few
days.
WANTED PoR MURDER.
The Chief of Police to-day received
telegram from Wilson, n. g., TO LOOK out
for a Young white man named Addison
Amason. wanted in that town Tor murder.
He is described as having dark halr, No
vvbiskcra. WplD ht aDOut l35 pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
HILL AND MURPHY.
A Conference with Croker and Sheehan-
New York's Scnatorship.
tBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

New bork's SenatOrshtp.
tBytelegraph 10 the Dispatchl
ALBANY, December Ex-senator ID. B..
Hill. Richard Croker, Lieutenant Governor
Sheehan, and Edward Murphy held three
hours conference at the Kenmore Hotel
this afternoon. 1t was strictly
secret one. and when the gentlemen
learned that reporters were cognizant
Of the meeting the assemblage adj
journed. but it is believed only TO
meet later. The subject under discussion
was Mr.. Murphy's chances for the senator
ship, and it Is reported that if it is seen
within the next few DAYS that the cHndi-
dscy Of the chairman 10 too strongly op-
posed, another man friendly to Hill and
antagonistic 10 the PresIdent-elect Will be
selected for United States senator. This
information comes from very reliable
source.
CALLERS on CLEVELAND.
New YORK. December 29.-Mr. Cleveland
bad a number of visitors at his Office in
the Mills building this afternoon.
Tonight Senator Gorman. of Maryland.
Mr.. Whitney, and Speaker Crisp dined to-
gether and then went to the theatre. 1t
was the opinion of all three that Mr.. Muir
ply would be elected United States sena-
tor from the State of New York.
Alleged Cochran and Coudert Candidacy.
new YORK, December 29.-The World
saws that a conference was held yesterday
on the senatoTship between Cleveland, ek-
Mayor Grace, and State-SenatOr McClel-
land, and the World understands that
Bourke Cochran and Frederick i. Coudert
are the most probable candidates. No
body would tell what passed at the con-
ference, but McCleiland expressed the
opinion that Murphy would be opposed IN
caucus. World reporters endeavored to
interview Hill. Flower and Murphy, but
neither would allow himself to be quoted
upon Cleveland's interview, IN which be
expresses opposition to Murphy, or upon
the senatorial question in general.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
alpueLlcAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
Iae Order Of Observation-Disclosures senti-
mont-Finaneiai Measures
fIiy teLeRrApn % the Illspatch. !

WAsgDeToE. ID. G., December 2e-
v ilAsu day or SO after the reassembiing
81 Congress the Republican senator's VIII
Ao'd caucus 10 determine upon the order
ne Intention Of the seuate to begin active
s0rk aud clear Up the calendar ~ much -;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
TWO PAINFUL ACCIDENTS.
The Venerable MRS. Sarah u. Busby
Dead-A Letter from Mr.. Cleveland.


ICorrespondence Of the Richmond DIspatch.l
CHARLoTTEsvTLLE. Va, December 20
Mrs. Dr. j. i. Chancellor met with pain
full accident this morning. She made a
miestep in alighting from q street-car and
fell. sustaining severe bruises ana great
shock to her nervous system.
Mr.. John j. Lipop fell from the bicycle
that he was riding on the ice at the RI
wanna river yesterday afternoon and sus-
tanned q severe injury. 1t is feared that
he will have conclusion of the brain.
Mrs. Sarah L. Busby died at the resi-
dence of her daughter yesterday morning:
in the 18th year OF her age. Her funeral
took place this morning. conducted by the
Rev. George l.. PetrIe, of the Presbyterian
church.
PLEASANT INFORMATION.
Mr.. G.. ID. Smith. of this city, has re-
ceived the following letter from President
elect Cleveland:
MY Dear Sir.-I was much interested in
reading the account of the Chrysanthe-
mum Tea which you gave in honor OF the
Democratic victory. Accept my thanks
for sending me the pleasant information.
GROVER CLEVELAND"
The account Of the tea" was printed
in the Daily Progress. OF this city,
turned over to the Ladies' Aid Society by
the pupils of the Piedmont Female lnsti-
tute.
The Charlottesville woollen-mllls, which
shut down last Friday for the holidays,
started up again yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. II. Warwick has been confined TO
her bed for the past ten days rs the result
of fall she had from a chair in which she
was standing in order to arrange some
household article.
NOEI-WINGFIELD.
Miss Maude s. Wingfeld. of this city, and
Mr.. Henry s. Noel, of Lynchburg, were
married at the residence of the brides SIS
ter, Mrs. w. W. Keenan,, yesterday morn
ing, the Rev. j. B. Turpin, OF the Baptist
church, officiating. number OF friends
of the bride were present at the ceremony,
immediately after which the train was
taken for Lynchburg, their future home. .
General Fitzhugh Lee was the guest OF
Major X. f. Mason on Tuesday. General
Lee left for Washington yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30

Some Of the finest and most elegant Christmas
Goods, at reduced prices, suitable for gentlemen
or ladies. can be found at
OWEN & MINOR DRUG COMPANY,
opposite post-o1ice.
Call for a bottle Of sultana Cologne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30

When Baty was dck, we gave her Csstoris-
When she was a Child she cried for CassoriA
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorfs-
When she had Children, shs gave them Castoria
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30

For first-class Job Printing send your
orders TO tho DISPATCH Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.

The Catholic. Trinity Methodist, and the
Southern Methodist Sunday schools held
their Christmas celebrations last night
Interesting programmes of vocal and in
strumental music and recitations were
rendered and were much enjoyed. The
children were all presented with prizes for
attendance, &C., and in return presented
their teachers with handsome and appro-
pirate gifts.
Southern railroad, was quite painfully
hurt by falling between two cars while
irving to cross over them. DR.. Smith at
tended TO MIR. lemons hurts. and he was
taken TO his home, on north Craft street.
Mr. James Steiner broke through the ice
while skating on Hunting creek to-day
and had a narrow escape from drowning.
lie was pulled out without any damage
except q cold bath.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
Big Blanket Values +!

Now is the time 10 invest money IN
Comforts and Blankets. You will have
plenty of use for them ere the warm
weather comes again, and you will save
money by buying now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
COOLEST SINCE JANUARY, 1887.
Ice Being Harvested Ia Raleigh-Mr.
Raney OH the Overdue Umbria.

Ice Beln2 harvested IN haleleh-"f'
Raney on the Overdue Umbris.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
RALEIGH, n. c.. December 30 The sig
nal office here reported tO-day's lowest
temperature eleven degrees. Last night
was the coolest since January. 1887, when
the mercury fell to eight degrees. There
is now ice from two TO three Inches thick.
and some was harvested to-day. For SIX
teen years, up TO four years ago. ice was
regularly harvested here, but for four win
tiers none has been put up. The snow ls
yet over foot deep and Is packing. The
sleighing today was the finest IN years.
ANXIOUS ABOUT HIN.
Mr. Il. B. Raney, proprietor Of the Var
boro' House here, ls on the overdue
steamer Umbria. and there is considerable
anxiety in regard TO him. He IS a we'll
known and popular society man.
There are now fifty-twO weather sta
tions in this State which make daily re-
ports. In all there are sixty stations. The
number will not be largely increased next
year. owing to the difficulty OF procuring
instruments.
SPECIAL OFFICIAL.
The Board of Agriculture has unani-
mOuslv adopted and forwarded 10 the gov
ernment resolution asking that special
official 10 make weather forecasts for
North Carolina be appointed and stationed
here. 1t is the belief that the request will
be complied with.
GILLIAM-SYMF.
Mr.. Charles Gillian, Of Petersburg, and
Miss Blanche Syme, daughter Of Mr.. An
drew Svme, a well-known insurance agent
of Raleigh. were married here IN Christ
church Yesterday.
The Winston Republican has absorbed the
Greensboro North State The latter had
for years been the chief Republican organ.
Business continues at a standstill. and
nothing will be done until the snow melts.
Many preparations are beng made for
the assem- blage of the Legislature. The
number of office-Seekers is unusually large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
WANTED PoR MURDER.
RETURNED TO THEIR OLD LOVE.
Mrs. Maggie Raynor weds Mr. I. p. SMALL
wood, Her Old Fiancee.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WINDSOR, N. G.. December 2S.-Thomass
p. SmellwoOd, prominent merchant OF
Windsor, and Mrs. Maggie Raynor were
married Yesterday evening at the resi-
dence of the bride at Mill Landing, In
this county. by the Rev. Zachary Taylor
Harrison. Mr.. SmallwOod and Mrs. Ray
nor were engaged TO be married about ten
wears ago. ~ they-had lovers quarrel ana
sbe married the late James Thomas RAY
nor. A short while after the death OF Mr..
Kaynor they renewed their vows, which
eliminated in the marriage last night.
II began to snow late Monday evening
and continued. with slight intermisslons.
for nearly two days. The snow Is now nine
inches deeu, and there is but little travel
line. All communication from the county
ls cut of, and very few people have come
to town since SATURDAY..
A Young man by tue name OF Sanderlln
YESTERDAY evening drank too much CHRIST
mas whiskey, went upstairs IN his house,
opened the window, jumped out, and was
hurt very badly.
FALLING OFF.
The Register Of Deeds says that he has
issued fewer marriage-lcenses this fall than
has been known IN fifteen years. There
1 =. :. II. -, ONO third ag many lSSuel this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
To Reduce Stock of shoes and Trunk.

Victory Corn Plasters cure ingrowing
nails even with tight shoes. Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-30
MISS WINNIE DAVIS.
THE DAUGHTER OF The coNfsos-
RACY" ComPLlMeNTso.
An Elaborate Theatre Party In Her
Honor-Oniy Northern sympsthizers
with the South Participate.
[Ey telegraph to tue Dispaen.l

New YORK. December 29.-North and
South met again in amicability last night
Miss Winnie Davis, Daughter OF the
Confederacy." is visiting friends in this
city. Tonight William p. 81. John gave
an elaborate theatre party in her honor.
The details of the affair were arranged by
the bachelor host in a manner to make the
compliment complete. It was n special
point that no person who had lived in the
South and no descendant Of southerners
were invited, thus making the party repre-
sentative of only northern sympathlzers.
AT SHERRY.
The company met az sherry, at 1915 L.
NJ, and thence thew took carriages 70
Daly's Theatre TO enjoy Ada Eehan IN
As YOu Like It," At the conclusion OF
the play the party returned TO Sherry's 10
enjoy supper. Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge,
Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. LOOMS, Mrs Jo,
seph L. Low, and Mrs. James Brown Lord
were the chaperons.
IN THE PARTY.
The young ladies invited with them to
meet Miss Davis were Miss stockton, Miss
Marion Wing, Miss Richard. Miss Helen
King. Miss Draper, Miss Cooke. and Miss
LYDIA Redmond.
Nessrs Arthur NJ. Dodge. NJ Taylor
Pvne. Joseph 4. Low. James Brown Lord,
Howard Constable, William Il. Brlstow,
Talmage Van Rensselaer,. Eyart j. wendell.
Eugene II. Lewis. James j. woodward.
and Peter Marie, with MIR. st. John, were
n marty
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-wINGEIELD.
NAVIGATION ALMOST CLOSED.
sundny-School Christmas Celebrations
Personal and Other Notes.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA. December 29.-The Potomac
river Is practically closed to navigation. as
only boats built for the ice or those fitted
with ice-plows can make any headway
through the ice. All the steamers have
stopped running with the exception Of
those Of the new Norfolk and Washington
Line. which are screw-steamers, built for
ramming ice. The big Baltimore and OHIO
tuo Bowerton keeps a channel open TO
transfer cars from this side of the river to
shepherds Landing. IN Maryland, for the
North. The river il reported frozen near
lv 70 its mouth.
The Fort Mill news. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1890-1892, 1892-06-15
A Murderer Murdered.

Denver, Col, June GA
special from Creede, Col, says
that Bob Ford, the slayer of
Jesse James, was shot and
killed by Deputy Sheriff Kel-
ley, III Ford's Dance Hall,
this afternoon.
Kelley and Ford had g.
quarrel in Pueblo in Febru-
ary last, and ill-feeling had
existed between the two men
ever since. This afternoon
Kelley was standing in the
doorway at Ford's Dance
Hall, wher-an-nnknown man
vas seen to hand him a
double-barrelled shotgun,
after which Kelley stepped
inside the hall and called
"Bob." Ford who was about
five feet array, turned around
at the same time reaching
for his hip porKet. Kelley
raised his gun and fred q
load of buc <shot full in
Ford's neck and severed the
winpipe and jugular vein,
and he died instantly. Kelly
gave himself up and refu sed
to tall.
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Crash on the Raile,

Lawrence. Mass, June IL.
There came nearbeing u hor-
r bic accident on the Andovel.
electric road this afternoon,
but 1T was bad enough as it
was. Two cars going to
a drill collided. An unknown
boy lies at the point of death
a lady messenger has both
legs bro zen; a motorman
and q conductor have bro zen
limbs, and a half-dOzcn others
are injured. On both cars
200 people were riding many
clinging to the sides.
The Fort Mill news. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1890-1892, 1892-06-15

NO. SO
A Rock Hill Pastor Called.

Rock Hill, S. c., June s.
Rev. w. NJ. Anderson, of the
FIRST Presbyterian Church of
Rock Hill, had a call extend
ed him some time since by
the Presbyterian Congrega-
ton at Jackson, Tenu., has
not yet Indicated whether he
will accept. Mr.. Anderson
preached for that congrega-
ton a few Sundays ago and
they were much pleased with
him. He is offered a salary
of$2,OOO.
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s. M. MILLS.
New Drug Store.

carry a good stock of
new drugs, Chemicals ana
Fancy toilet, articles, Letter
paper and enveiops, Cigars
Cigaretts and Tobacco. Come
and see. Ihave "A competent
drug clerk TO fill all prescrip-
tions, having had four years
experience. He is anxious
to serve suffering humanity
aud will wait on them night
or day. My Soda Fountain
is now in operation and l
will keep ca-Colathe great
specific for headache and
nervousness, besides several
other popular drinks, that
Kill send the thirsty pilgrim
on mis- way refreshed.
| am in the store formerly
occupied by Massey& Hughes.
Respectfully,
T. 3. MEACHAM, M. D.
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Killed his Tenant.

Greenville, June 1O.-Dr.
W. Thomas Bennett, who
lives three miles below Bates
vile, in this county, to-day
shot and killed Robert Ren-
son, q colored tenant on his
place. Benson was riddled
with buc ishot. The shoot
ing occurred in DR.. Benefits
yard. The particulars have
not been learned.
The Fort Mill news. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1890-1892, 1892-06-15
BY A SPIRIT HAND.
KILLED HIMSE! F AND CAME
BACK TO WRITE HIS STORY
The Strange Imaginings of an AL
most Hopelessly Discouraged
Reporter on Big Metrop-
Titan DALEY.

ing and Park row was crowd
ed.
A steady drizzle fell slowly,
converting the streets into
Shiny pools in which the
pedestrians splashed mourn
fully. Through the swing
ing doors of "a great news
paper building surged a rest
IL IS sea of humanity. Worn
out and discouraged Ibreast-
ed my way through it to the
editorial rooms.
was a new man on the
staff and | had failed to get
my story. My heart sank
still lower as ] inferred nv
chiefs presence; it was my
third unsuccessful attempt.
"Couldn't get it, eh?" he
remarked after hearing my
report. "You seem to be
having hard luck. l really
don't know what to put you
at now.
"Just try me once more"
| begged, remembering that
L was alone frienoless and
penniless in the great city;
lust once more and I'll
work it out if | die for it."
Die for it. A bright thought
had struck me. Yes, life
wasn't wort living. I'd make
a success for once-in death
ii not in life.
| mentioned my thought
to my chief, and he laughed
grimly. "You'll do" he said,
evidently thinking that /
was Joking. "Try anything
you please.
How cold and damp the
air was as | went out into
the street again and turned
towards Broadway. How
was | to die, l Londered.
Poison was unpleasant, and
81 bullet made such q mess OF
ones appearance. / laughed
aloud as / imagined my
landlady's horror on finding
her floor stained with blood.
Several men turned to won
der at my odd mirth in the
mist and darkness. Once, in
passing IL brightly lighted
window, / caught sight of
my face in the glasS-a face
so distorted, so wild, with
bloodshote eyes, that i almost
thought the family taint of
insanity had claimed me for
its victim at last. Perhaps
it had-perhaps / was mad.
An icy chill shot through
every nerve at the horrible
thought. 1 dashed forward
breathlessly until l brought
up before nv lonesome lOdo,-
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ing,s on q side street.

oCuhiOioo CillOuSl Cllo
narrow, dark halls to my
room and opened the door,
and as [ did SO the dampness
of the chamber seemed like a
breath from the grave. 1t
was needless to light q
match, for the mood had
drifted from behind the
clouds and shone full and
bright through the dingy
window. Its beams trem-
bled on the bare floor, danced
on the white bed. then crept
up the wall in silent, waving,
shadows. They made me
shiver as I sat down to
think. Tonight ! must die.
Then the reaction came and
| almost enjoyed the thought
OF the new experience and
gl"ated over the fact that |
would lie the first tn WI. tie
OF travels in the great un-
known
My razor! / tried its Keen
edge and found that it could
sever a floating hair. Then
sat down again and rolled
up my threadbare sleeve.
Bleeding, | had heard, was
an easy cath. | gave the
artery .dfed,, sharp cut with
the blade and a stream of
crimson struck my shirt; the
arm dropped and l watched
the tiny stream tricxling
down my leg, 1t reached the
floor and collected into a
tiny pool beneath the table.
[ watched it overflow and
START down the dusty planks,
creeping out of the bright
into the shadows beyond. 1t
seemed q snake crawling to
it's den. Perhaps it was a
snake-perhaps L dreamed.
A feeling of deadly weak
ness came over me. I glanc-
ed at the patch of moonlight
in the cracked mirror and
a white face, from which
shone a pair of cleaning
eyes. Then a fash blinded
me and my head fell forward
on the damp sill. l could
hear a mighty roar, a roar
ike a giant Niagara that
surged and beat upon my
maddened brain, a roar far
above that of the great city
below me. The boom of
cannon, the sharp rattle of
mueketry and the roll of
huge drums seemed gathered
into q volume of sound.
Like the waves of the raging
sea it surged over me. Then
silence came as suddenly
silence oppressive, intense.
Too weak to lift my head |
turned it with a sigh and
looked around the room. 1t
seemed filed with q misty
sheen and through it floated
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lleteI llle Wilt vi UIle presses
as they ate up the vast piles
of paper. | closed my eyes
and listened. Was it a bell
ringing? Slowly came every
stroke, and itseemed to beat
like IL leaden hammer on my
barkening brain. [ was too
weak to move my eyelids
more than a hair line, but |
could see n mass OF blazing
fire whose flames seemed to
leap and dance and burn my
very flesh. A chill that froze
every drop of blood struck
me and for q second | felt the
convulsion OF a mighty
struggle. Then blackness.
X
| was standing on my own
body-my body that had
rolled from the chair and lay
stiff and silent in the pool of
blood beneath the table. |
looked about without curos-
ity, without awe, and won
dered what the reporters
would say of that stiff, dead
form lying therein the moon
light-the form with the
cleaning razor in the stlffen-
ed hand and the maniac's
smile on the thin, hard ace.
In another instant / had left
it There. passed through the
closed door and out into tie
street. My motions were
strangely light and free, The
great building was blazing
with light and the reporters
rushing to and fro as | enter
ed. Many of them / knew;
none knew or noticed me.
The whole building seemed
to shake with the roar of
presses and the tramp of
men.
In a dark corner | have
found "a notebook and pencil
here | sit and write. | can
hear a fellow reporter telling
the editor that Edwards
has Just been found dead;"
the news came through the
phone a minute ago. They
are talking now about Civ
ing me q funeral and discuss
ing the kind of coffin they
will order.
| have almost finished INV
story, you see. [ got it this
time. Will the editor find
these notes and know that |
have kept my word? l hope
so.
As | pen these last words |
see the faint streaks of dawn
breaking through the gray
mist. What next? Where
shall | go? | do not know.
II nnlVy EnOu, +Io 4 ,,,-. .IJ
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S. M. Mirls, Is the place
to buy your Dry goods and
notions. Hats,
Shoes, Clothing, Hard
ware, Tin ware, Willow
and Wooden ware, Crock
cry and Glass ware, Tobacco,
Pipes, Groceries of all kinds,
i'll fact a complete line
of General Merchandise all
ways on hand low for spot
cash, call and be convinced
Respectfully,
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T. 3. MEACHAM, M. D