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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06
A LecfnIe OH ColerIdge.

BoYKrSs. Va. March Especial. The
Rev. Archibald Cree. formerly Of Scotland
but now living at Raxobeil. y. c., delivered a
very interesting and instructive lecture in the
Phllomathan Hall last night on the tragic
story of the poet Coleridge and his opium
eating.
The farmers are very busy a. work now
making preparations for sending their crops.
but from present prospects very little cotton
will be planted as the price continues 50 very
low. A good many are turning their atten-
ton to raising truck, which seems TO be step
in the right direction.
Rev. ID. w. Jones a native Of Wales. who
supplied the pulpits OF the Boykins and
Neusoms Baptist churches during the month
of February, has returned to Grocer Semi
nary to finish up his theological course at that
institution.
The mad dog scare prevailed in this com
munity some time ago. but has now suDsided.
Rev. G. j. Jones Jr.. of Berkeley. Va, late
pastor of the Christian church at that place,
who a short time ago united with the Baptist.
will preach here on the first Sunday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06
POLIrICAL VAR IN JIPAN.
Several Mob Fights Oceur--Earthquake
shocks-Influenza and Fire.

ShOcks-influenI1 ana ftfe.
SAN FRANcIsco. CAL, March 5.-According
TO advices received by the steamer City Of
Pekin. which arrived from Hong Kong and
Yokohama this afternoon. ...--political excite
ment In Japan was at fever heat when
the steamer sailed. In the provinces
there has been many collisions be-
tween the constituents Of the different
parties in which swords. pistols and sticks
have been freely used. Meetings have been
broken up and agitators severely handled.
Many people have been wounded and ar
rests by wholesale have taken place. As an
instance Of the bitter feeling in existence the
following may be given:
A steamer carrying about forty members
of one of the parties attempted to land her
passengers at Saga, but body OF their oppo-
nents. numbering several hundred. met them
with ball cartridges The vessel started for
ShimOda. where she met with similar recep-
ton. and it was found necessary TO return TO
SusaM whence she had started.
From two t. six shocks Of earthquake con-
tinue 10 lie felt daily in localities where the
great earthquake occurred last October.
Influenza Is raging severely at Gensan.
Corea. nearly all the foreign residents being
attacked.
A fire January I'D destroyed five hundred
houses at Canton.
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negro bv the name Of James Banks while
supposed 10 be engaged in stealing oysters
from tho stakes of Captain Almond, near
Almonds wharf in Gloucester county. Dep
relations have been very frequent OK iate upon
the planted oysters in that section; which
caused the owners 10 keep sharp LOOKOUT lor
the thieves. nsnight this week yessel was
seen near the stakes, which created suspicion
Several boats were manned and sent out 10
the stakes, and when nearing there shot
was fred from one OF these boats 1T man
on the schooner who had a lantern IN ms
hand. When the shot was fired the
lantern went ont and loud splash was heard
in the water. which IS supposed 10 have oeen
caused either by the man jumping or falling
overheard. but the general opinion 10 that no
was killed as the gun was loaded with buck
shot, and the owner of the vessel has not
since been seen. On reaching the craft search
was made, aud only one person found about,
and he lad. who said he was hired by
Banks He was taken TO Gloucester Court
house and lodged IN jail. A large quantity OF
oysters were found on the vessel and the skin
alongside was also filed with oysters which
were supposed TO have been stolen from Cap
tam Almonds stakes. These depredators
have lately become very bold and are said to
90 armed, and thus are ready 70 defend them
selves in their nefarlous work.
- The executive committee OF the asylum was
IN session during the week. The question of
water supply came up and was discussed, but
no definite action was taken. A large num-
Der Of bills we're audited. Those present were:
Colonel Walter n. Taylor of Norfolk, Captain
Terence McCracken of Fredericksburg and ID.
q. Richardson of Richmond.
llMayor Henley, who has beenconfined TO his
lome for several weeks, was out Tor snort
time yesterday.
During the prevalence Of the northeaster
this week Professor Moss. of the college
faculty. took an outing on one OF the storm
lest DAYS. and was rewarded by bringing
down two large wild geese.
The party Of fox-hunters. consisting OF Cap
tain John T. Bull L. W. Lane. Jr., and Nor
veil Henly, who went over % Smithfeld on
Monday last. carrying with them a large
pack of hounds. returned to-day. They re-
port foxes as being plentiful. Nine foxes
were caught, and in only one chase were the
visiting dogs behind
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Committee had dono this or that in regard TO
any BILL That was none Of Mr.. Holman's
business. lie had seen the gentleman apply
the constitutional knife and pare apprOpria-
tIOns so close YOU could not SEQ them
with microscope, but when his
own State was concerned no opened the
doors wide enough 20 admit the Capitol
laughter. The bill was then passed and
the House went into the Committee Of the
Whole on the Invalid Pension Appropriation
bill. The bill gave rise 10 a discussion Of the
merits of both parties in their dealings with
the soldier each charging the other for the
record made on the soldier question.
A REPUBLICAN WARNING.
Mr.. Boutele. of Maine. served notice on the
Democratic party that they would be held re-
sponsible for their tardy recognizing Of jus
tice g. the dependent widows and orphans.
Mr.. Picker OF South Dakota. advocated a
Service Pension blllin lieu of pensions under
the present law. Pensions to soldiers were
not gratuitous and not charities. The Gov
eminent owed II 10 the mon who saved the
nation; TO give them what was due not as n
charity. but as on act OF Justice IL was the
soldiers right TO receive q pension.
Mr.. Iarsney. of Missouri. defended .he
bill II carried 1888, 900 900. and this was all
the Committee on Pensions asked for He
was tired OF seeing brave soldiers, who had
been shot and wounded in battle, drawing
ieAsioH ol % month Whlle lIe men WHO
never left the States and who enrolled them
selves as soldiers drew Sl2 month, by virtue
OF the act OF 1890, passed by the Republican
party. lApplausel
Mr. Fithian of Illinois. supported the bill,
and made an argument IN behalf OF the sol
diers Ho said the Republicans extolled
themselves for their loyalty to the soldiers.
IL they were sincere in this they could show
their loyalty by attending in larger numbers
the Friday night sessions Referring to the
remarks of Mr.. Boutelle, of Maine. on the bill,
he said IL was evident that all the fools from
Maine had not been left at home. but some
had found their way into Congress. Laugh
ter. General debate being exhausted after
some delay on points of order and in attempts
20 adjourn the bill was considered by sec
tions and was reported 70 the House. An
amendment was agreed to in Committee Of
the Whole, providing that no member OF a
pension examining board should be paid ex-
cept in case of actual attendance when
examining applicants. Upon agreeing 10 this
amendment in the House. Mr. Bailey. of
Texas made the point of no quorum. and on
a roll call lls members voted This not being
a quorum. the House then adjourned until
Monday.
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.r. a.a,ce Fycieh, Rotes on Pig Iron.

XIV YORK. March 5.-Thomas C. Platt.
president OF the Tennessee Coal and Iron
Railroad Company; Nathaniel Baxter. Jr., Of
Nashville Tenn. arst vice president OF tho
same company. Henry j. Deardeleben, presl-
dent OF the Deardelelen Coal and Iron Com
pany. OF Alabama. and Thomas, Sed::
don rres!den. Of tie Sloss Iron and Steel
Company. Of Birmingham. Ala, Yesterday had
a conference with tae officers Of the Rich
mond and panyil.e. Louisyille aud Nashville.
Cincinnati. Southern and East tennessee.
Virginia aud Georgia 10 this city, at which
they asked tho railroads 20 make an average
reduction Of ten PER cent. on irelght rates
an MI, iron from all h.aGsma and Tennes-
see ro,nt. 90 Eastern and Western markets.
!heir ,Gcs-s agreed to call meeting 70 be
he'd IN Atlanta. ea next week; at when
meeting toe request will 20 considered The
three roc compan,es represented own twenty
racity o. 400 tons. These furnaces are 10
Gated in Aiscama and Tennessee.
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Farnyille.

FARMyuLF, Va. March 3.-Mr and Mrs.
Spencer Powers. of Cumberland, were visitors
at Dir. Jenius L. Wilson's this week.
Miss Mamie Blanton paid Il short visit to
Richmond during the week
The promenade out to the Farmvlle Lithia
Springs is becoming quite popular one.
The new pavilion erected at the Springs will
no doubt be we'll patronzei whom the pretty
spring weather makes lis advent
Alr. Fred. Bagby and bride, from Frank
fort. Ky, have been the guests of his parents.
Rev. Dr. Bagby and wife. during tho past
week. Altar visiting Washington. Richmond
and other points the happy couple returned
to their Kentucky home Wednesday morning
last.
Alr. H. p Porter, formerly of this place.
but now Of Bennettsyille, 5. c., is here on
visit
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No Change in Mr.. sprincer's Condition.

WASHINGTON. d. c., March 5.-There has
been no change in the condition OF Repre-
sentative Springer. but the erysipilas is vel
under contIol and he does not grow any
weaker The greatest cause for anxiety IS
the danger attending the spread OF the disease,
thing almost necessarily fatal. With that danger
removed the probabilities are favorable to
continued improvement and final recovery.
bnt some cause for alarm yet remains in the
loss OF sleep from which the patient suffers
through the persistence of his cough His
nhysicians say that good sleep will do more
than medicine to improve hls condition.
Dr Vincent, of Spfinfeld. ILL.,. the family
nbvsician OF the Springers. arrived IN Wash
ihneton this morning and went Immediately to
he Springer residence. His presence gave
the patieni considerable encouragement.
Ata late hour tonight the physicians said
there had cen no change since morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06
p,mor. n Revolution in Greece.

ArvySs. March 5.--Great excitment reigns.
and rumors of approaching revolution are
heard everywhere. IL Is said that people IN
,bs interior are armIng In Athens the
nrincipal streets are occupied by crowds
discussing the situation. Loud utterances
are heard condemning King George
Tor what is called his usurpatiOn.
and the partisans OF n. Delyannis do not hes
tate 10 denounce the King as usurper who
is endeavoring 10 follow IN the footsteps
of his brother-in-law. tho Car and TO suo,
stitute Russian rule for the constitutional
noxernment OF Greece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06
THESITUATI0N CRITICAL.
TIE BEHRISo SEA coNTRoyERsr.
Great Britaln's Formidable Naval Strength
on the Great Lakes-The Result Of
the oficial Inquiry.

WASHINGTON March 5.-The situation of
the Behring sea matter, as stated in these
dispatches yesterday. is regarded as critical
and it forms the sole topic Of conversation
about the State Department. No one ven-
lures TO predict what the outcome will be-
President Harrison, with his family. returned
to Washington this afternoon, but will proba-
bly, not meet his Cabinet until the regular day
for meeting-next Tuesday. In tho mean
time he will tamiiiarize himself with the de-
tails of the correspondence that has taken
place with the British Government and the
results of the recent session OF the Behrng
sea agents. II IS probable. IN view OF present
conditions that the Behring sea arbitration
treaty may not be sent 70 the Senate until
after it has been considered by the Cabinet in
its complete form.
GREAT BRITAIS's NAVAL STRENGTH,
The failure of the United States
and Great Britain 10 reach an agree
ment on matters affecting the benring
sea has attracted attention 10 Great
Britain's formidable naval strength on the
great lakes in the event of trouble. Inc
Treasury Department some time ago made
an official inquiry as TO the character OF the
new revenue cutters now being built by
Great Britain on the Canadian slde
of the great lakes In an official reportto the
Treasury Department an officer of the revenue
marine service states that the Constance
is the type OF a number Of vessels about 10 be
built. Her dimensions are given as-length,
l25 feet beam. 10 feet inches. draft feet;
engines of the single screw vertical compound
type the cylinders measuring respectively Is
and 36 inches; stroke. "a inches. battery.
Nordenfelt rapid-fre guns. The Constance
has a ram bow and special attention has been
paid TO the arrangement of her bunkers IN
order 10 protect the machinery from
shock. Two vessels OF the Constance
type are now ahoat. This type OF vessel
is more formidable than any OF the revenue
cutters os the United States and the fact thai
England is building these semi -wershlps Tor
the lake service has not escaped official atten-
tion in Washington and may become the SUB
iect of diplomatic adjustment IN the near
future. In official circles the opinion IS freely
expressed that the building OF ships OF this
class for service on the great lakes Is clearly
in violation of treaty stipulations between the
United states and Great Britain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06
KILLED HER BETR4FER.
Hell Hath no Fury Liko Woman
Scorncd"


Scorncd."
CHESTER. Pa, March "a sensational
shooting ARRAY occurred early this evening at
Ridley Park station. on the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad. two miles
above this city Annie Ward. handsome
looking woman. drew a revolver from
the pocket of her dress and delib-
erately fred four shots at Michael Gallagher,
a coachman employed by Superintendent
Kenney of the Philadelphia. Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad. At least two OF tho shots
took eAect. one in the breast and the other IN
the back. The man was removed TO a hopltsl,
and his condition is critical. After the shoot
ing the woman and female companion
boarded a train and came TO Chester. where
she startled the manager and messenger boys
of the Western Union telegraph oflce
bv fourishing the revolver with which she
did the shooting and exclaiming. i did the
shooting and am not afraid TO die. only
hone that / have killed him
After leaving the telegraph Office she en-
ployed hnckman 20 drive her back 10 Ridley
Park. where she was arrested two hours after
the shooting She talked freely % tho driver.
and said that Gallagher had been the cause
of her ruin and she wanted TO die. She dis
PLAYED marked Indifference over the tragic
affair and seemed gratihed with what she had
done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06

DuSNsvnLE, Va, March A. Special On
Yesterday an ACCIDENT occurred in this village.
resulting in the death Of a seyen-year-old col
ored child and the serious burning of another.
Ii seems that the mother had occasion to 90
from home. leaving the seyen-year-old girl in
charge Of her younger brother. BY some un-
explained cause the older child caught FIRE
and In her frenzy communicated it TO her
little brother. The younger child is expected
TO recover.
The farmers are planting great many
English peas. some Of which are now coming
up They are hoping for large returns.
There has been great deal of sickness in
this community. but IT seems now TO have
passed by.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06
Death of n Well-Known Young Man.

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. March Especial. J
Mr. Rupert A. Harris. son OF Sheriff T. A.
Harris. died this morning about o'clock at
the home Of his father at Spotsylyania Court
house Of consumption in the twenty first
year Of his age. Mr. Harris had been sick for
some time. but had not taken TO his bed and
was considered "a well as usual on yesterday.
Last night be retired at the usual hour. but
as morning approached he became very sick
and members OF the household were aroused.
but he fingered only q few hours He was a
very promising young man and had many
relatives and friends who mourn his early
death.
Mrs. Eliza Berry an aged and highly
esteemed lady. mother OF Mr.. Oscar Berry of
Stafford county. died at her home near Lee
landn to-day
Captain T. McCracken, who has been con-
fined 10 his home for about two weeks hy
sickness is at his place OF business again.
The streets are crowded with country peo-
pie to-day, the weather being pleasant and
the roads good. The farmers express them
selves as highly pleased with the work Of the
Legislature in settling the state debt. They
are in fine spirits and looking forward 10 a
big crop year, active preparations for which
are now going on in the surrounding country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06
GRAND DUKE LOUIS MY DIE.
TIE Ruler Of Hesse and n Prominent Figure
In Europe In q Critical Condition.

n
in Europe In Critical Condition.
BERLIN. March 5.-The Grand Duke of
Hesse has been seized with paralysis of the
right side. He is conscious, but in a critical
condition.
The Grand Duke Of Hesse, Louis ~, was
born September u. 1897. and was married at
Osborne. Isle of Wight. on July /, 1862, to
Alice daughter of Queen Victoria. At the
time of the marriage OF Princess Alice the
Grand Duke had mOrganatc vile,
whom he discarded for the hand OF the
Princess. On account of the morganatic wife
gueen Victoria was somewhat opposed TO the
match. but consented reluctantly rs Alice
was deeply in love with the Grand Duke.
Louis treated Alice well and was sincere
mourner when she died. IN December, 1878.
one of their children Is the Princess Eliza
beth. wife Of the Grand Duke Zergeus Of
Russia.
Considerable sensation was caused last year
bv the conversion of Elizabeth to the Rus
sian Greek church. Ii was alleged at the
time that she was driven TO espouse her hns-
bands religion by violence and abuse on the
part of the Rus ian imperial family and
that her father, the Grand Duke. was strongly
opposed TO her leaving the Protestant taltn
and wished her grandmother. Queen Vic
TORN, 20 loin with him in interfering. The
Queen. however. advised her granddaughter
to comply with her husbands wishes and
sent her blessing.
Another daughter of the Grand Duke and
Princess Alice IS Irene. who Is married to
Prince Henry of Prussia, brother OF the
Kaiser. Prince Henry and his wife thus being
grandson and granddaughter OF Queen
Victoria. Another daughter named VIC
toria is married to Prince Louis
of Battetburg. The heir 10 the throne OF
Hesse is Prince Ernest Louis. born November
25. 1865. Should his iather, the Grand Duke.
die the accession Of Ernest Louis will see an
other grandchild Of Queen Victoria on ku-
rOpean throne.
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A Yacht Probably Lost.

NoRFo1K. Va. March Especial. l-Infor-
nation is received from Nag's Head Life Saw
ing station. \. c.. that the patrol. while
walking the beach last night. picked up a bot
tie in which was found the following written
upon a leaf from notebook
SUNDAY evening about o'clock. Our
yacht il sinking and we cannot possibly keep
afoat more than half an hour longer. Our
boat is the S!rene name indlstnct). signed
by q. W. Smith, William Thompson, j. Is.
Clark Good -by oil.
number Of yachts have been TO Norfolk
this winter. nearly all Of them from the North,
having aboard fishing and hunting parties
bound 10 the North Carolina waters.
Captain William Hagerty, OF the barge
Hagerty, while at work this morning upon
the stranded schooner Annie L. Elmer, at
Wiloughby Spit. had his leg caught IN
rope and broken. Captain Haserty was
brought 10 this city and taken 10 ~. ' IN
cents Hospital IL is a very bad fracture.
The presidential party passed through Nor
folk this morning en- route 70 Washington.
There were a number OF people at the depot
to see him oil. He travels IN palace car
and was not in the city more than haf an
hour He was called upon By several proml-
nent citizens. but received no demonstra-
There were 1l2. .sO91< tons of Pocahontas
coal shipped from Lamberts Point dur
ing the month OF February. The coal was
delivered 10 1872 vessels-steamers. 80; ocean
tugs and barges 6l schooners, -. This tredeis
increasing rapidly. Owing to the large for
eign shipping at Lamberts Point the Secre-
.a-v OF the Treasury appointed John j. Nc
Mahon. of Norfolk, county inspector OF Gus
toms at that point. IL Is believed III few
wears dozen revenue officers will be required
there.
The |. O. O. +. lodges of this city have
elected their delegates TO the Grand Lodge.
Which rneets in Richmond on the 18th of
April.
Nlessrs. Fred. Greenwood and H. J.. Tur-
ner. of Grice COmmandery No. 10, Knights
Tempar are negotiating tor rates over the
Chesapeake and Ohio 70 Denver next August
TO attend the trlennual conclave or the Grand
Commandery of the United states.
The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah f. McManus
took place Yesterday evening from Eiingham
Methodist Episcopal church. The services
were conducted by Rev. A. A. Jones. The
remains were inferred IN Oak Grove ceme-
terry.
The remains Of Mrs. Wray. the wife of Rev.
c. W. Wray. of Central NJ +. church Ports
mouth, were taken to New Kent county tins
morning for interment
The officers of the Council OF Admnstra-
ton of the Grand Army OF the Republic has
decided to hold meeting in Richmond the
18th instant L. elect officers.
Andrew Williams (colored) was taken be-
fore a county Justice of the peace this morn
ing and sent on to tho grand jury, charged
with assaulung Alexander Smith lcolored
with knjie with intent 10 kill. The men had
a dispute about a woman and an alteration
followed. Smiths throat was cut from ear 10
ear He is in a critical condition.
Rev. j. G. ROsser. son OF the late Rev. l'r.
LeOnadOs ROsser is ia the city. en- route 10
Mathews county 10 conduct protracted
meeting for the Rev. ID. q. c. Butts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06

Country Editors I'm Maryland and the Two
Vircinias Prefer Him For President.

BA1rMoRE, March about two weeks
ago the News mailed letters to the editors of
the country papers of Maryland, Virginia and
West Virginia, requesting them to furnish for
publication their views on the approaching
presidential campaign. and the choice for the
presidential nomination. Ninety-six re-
sponses have been received as follows Cleye-
land. 36: ill. II: German. 9; Western Demo
crat, 3; Boies, 2; Harrison, Y; Blaine. .; Cul-
lon. /: q friend of the veterans /: new party
candidate. j. Biggs rohibitionist), l; Pro-
hiOition nominee. /; no choice, l3 total. 80.
A glance at the figures will reveal the fact
that Grover Cleveland has a largo majority
OF the Democrats with him. Among the Re
publicans there is a decided preference ex-
pressed for Secretary Blaine, although the
figures indicate "a slight preference for iresl-
dent HarrisOns denomination. majority
OF the latter adherents admit that but for
Mr Blalnes recent letter of withdrawal they;
as well as the people in their vicinity would
have enthusiastically supported the Secretary
of State for the presidency.
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IL is Simply Continuation of tho Govern
inent Prosecutions.

NEW ORLEANS. March 5.-The arrest Of
John 4. Morris and others yesterday on war
rants by the United States marshal IS simply
a continuation of tho Government prosecu-
tions # the directors and stockholders OF
the lottery company. The same men
have been arrested several times before on
indictments from different States. and IN each
Instance have given bond for their ap-.
nearanee before the next term OF
iLe United States Court IN the States
in which the aAidavits against them have
been lodged. No evidence whatever has been
taken in the cases here the gentlemen ar;
rested being simply arraigned and required
10 give bond for their appearance when de-
sired in their respective States.
The warrants served yesterday were issued
rnon indictments in New Jersey Mr. Morris
and his associates viii appear before U1ited
states Commissioner Wright this afterno IN,
represented by their attorneys. and give
b6nd They will be tried for the ohense
AGAINST the anti-lottery postal law II the
State Of New Jersey.