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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
MCLANAHAN GUILTY.
GIVEN EIGHT YEARS FOR SHOOT
ING TOUNG INGE.
After Considerable Time Consumed in
Deliberation the Jury Finds
This Verdict.

PETERSBURG, VA, March 25.-Spe-
cial.-The trial OF Robert McClsnahan
(colored), for the murder Of Lucius Inge,
was resumed in the hastings court be-
fore Hon. ID. NJ. Bernard this morning.
The crowd in attendance was perhaps the
largest on any previous day Of the trial.
and the deputy sherins had all they
could do to keep the aisle of the court
room so the people could pass in and out.
Among those seated within the bar were
Rev. a. c. Bledsoe, pastor Of Washing
ton-street Methodist Episcopal church;
Rev. j. II. Tillery, pastor of Wesley Meth
odist Episcopal chuch, and Rev. John
Iiidout, rector Of Grace Episcopal church.
The instructions were given by the Court
TO the jury at 1910 o'clock.
After the instructions had been read by
the Court to the jury. Hon. j. NJ. Mullen.
the attorney for the Commonwealth,
opened the argument. He began speaking
at 1920 o'clock, and closed at l2:45 i. NJ.
He was followed by Judge Ward, OF coun-
sci for the defense. Judge Ward spoke
from 1850 o'clock until 2:30 +. NJ, at
which hour the court took a recess until
o'clock.
When the court net at 4 o'clock Mr..
W. y. McIlwaine began the closing ar
argument was closed for the Common
wealth by MIR. AIille.' about Z o'clock to-
night. when the case was given TO the
jury, who after a short absence. reported
their inability TO agree. They were then
placed in charge of the sheriff, and the
court took a recess until 10 o'clock. The
court Teassembled at that hour, and the
jury again went into retirement, and
were absent half an hour. when they
came in with verdict. fixing McClana-
hans punishment at eight years in the
penitentiary. The prisoner was then SEN
fenced by the Court. The verdict was a
compromise one, as the jurors differed
as to the degree of punishment. The
grade of punishment they were in favor
Of ranged from three years 10 eighteen
years in the peniteniary. There were
three colored men on the jury. Two Of
these were for three years and one for
FIVE years
Black Prince, a large and beautiful
black stallion from Norfolk. was sold
at public auction here to-day. Mr.. julius
Liebert was the purchaser. and the price
paid was S2O5.
George j. Bendall. OF Prince George
county. charged with assault and battery
on Jarrett Ellis. committed last Dccem-
Der. had an examination to-day before
Magistrate J. \. Nichols, and was ac-
quilted. There is now warrant out for
the arrest of Ellis, or the charge or
assault and battery on Bendall. who has
signed paper stating that he has re-
ceived satisfaction for the injury received.
and asking that the warrant be dismissed.
Ellis is now in Norfolk. and Deputy
Sheriff Lee will leave some time next
week to serve the warrant on him. IL
was thought at the time OF the difficulty
between the two men that Bendall would
die of his injuries.
The remains OF John w. Woltz editor
OF the Fredericksburg Free Lance, who
died to-day in Washington. will be
brought here tomorrow for interment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
PROFESSOR MINORS CONDITION.
Hopes of His Recovery-Death OF Miss
Wheeler and Mrs. Long.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, March %
Special.-The condition of Professor Minor
is somewhat improved, but is still very Sc
rious. His physicians say that any other
man would scarcely recover under the
same circumstances, but that Mr. Minors
strong tenacity of life and great will force
may prove stronger than disease
Miss Mary Wheeler died of consumption
at the residence of her brother-in-law,
Mr.. Walker Maury, in this county. Her
funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Verney Dabney Lang died near
Keswick of typhoid fever and was buried
yesterday afternoon. She was about
twenty-five years Of age
The conference of the presidents of
the Virginia college Young Mems Chris
tian Associations at the University Of
Virginia is not largely attended.
The committee of the city school board,
John S. Patton, chairman is engaged in
procuring plans for new school buildings
for the city public schools.
The work of organizing a camp OF the
Sons of Confederate Veterans goes brayely
on. with the promise of a large camp.
Judge Duke is leading in this matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
A STRIKE UNLAWFUL,
Judge Billings Sets Aside Every Claim OF
Labor Unions.

NEW ORLEANS. March 25.-Judge Bill
lings. IN the United States Court, to-day
rendered an opinion in the suit OF the
Government against the Amalgamated
Council and the officers of the various
lebor organizations, which ordered the
general strike in November last. An in
junction against the organizations was
asked for under the act OF Congress pro-
hibiting combinations in restraint OF
trade. In an elaborate opinion the Court
sets aside every claim OF the defendants
and declares that the acts OF the Anal
gamated Council and the officers OF the
union were unlawful I'm ordering a gen
eral strike, and that the merchants are
entitled TO injunctions and other relief.
The decision discusses fully the rights
Of labor unions. and is far reaching I'm
its efforts. AS result of the decision
criminal prosecution against the defen-
dants would probably lie. but II Is not
yet known whether the United States
authorities will proceed against the al
legged labor leaders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
JOHN W. WOLFF DEAD.
THE EDITOR OF THE FREE LANCE
PASSES AWAY IN WASHINGTON.
His Remains Reach Fredericksburg and
tho Funeral Will Take Place This
Evening-The Interment.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. March 25.-
Special. John w. Wolff died this
morning at Providence Hospital, Wash
ington, after an illness Of ten days.
Colonel Wolff was editor OF the Free
Lance. of this city, which he founded in
1885, and was a man of warm impulses.
and possessed many fine qualities of heart
and mind. He was one OF the brightest
editors in the State. and had many warm
friends.
At one time he was the Republican can
didate for Congress from this district,
and was one OF the 1906" who stood by
Grant for a third term at Chicago. He
was secretary of the Republican State
committee In 1872.
The remains of Colonel John w. Woltz
arrived here from Washington tonight.
accompanied by Hon. James B. Sener,
Hon. w. A. Little, Jr.. Charles II. Volt
and w. r. Bradley Of the Free Lance.
The funeral will take place from Trinity
Episcopal church Sunday evening, and
the remains viii be placed in vault.
Later they will be taken TO Petersburg
for interment.
Mrs. Dr. Henry V. Gray and Miss
Josephine Wolff, his sisters, reside in
Roanoke.
Other Fredericksburg News.
Cards have been issued for the marriage
OF Miss Anne Gilmer Martin, daughter of
DIR. and Mrs. II. NJ. d. Martin, to Mr.. r.
Lee Stoffregen. The ceremony will take
place I'm the Presbyterian church. Thurs
day. April 9th, at o'clock p. NJ.
Three handsome paintings Of the oyster
scenery along the Rappahannock river
have just been completed by Miss Nj.
Lulu Jorling. OF Bedford City, and will
be forwarded to Chicago for exhibition at
the Worlds Fair. They can be seen in
the fishing department in the exhibit of
Bristow 81 Dixon, patentees of deep water
oyster tongs. The oyster fields of the
fappahannock river as they appeared
four hundred years ago. and the Indian
mode of catching oysters are represented
by one painting. while the other paint
ings in strong contrast show all the mod
ern means Of taking oysters. the various
ways OF shipping and a birds eye view of
the planting grounds of Eastern Virginia.
Major Seth Il. French has returned TO
New York. after a short visit to his
friend. Major ]. Temple boswell, who
has been confined TO his home for several
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas p Campbell. OF
Richmond. were in the city this week,
the guests OF friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
FIFTH ATTEMPT At SUICIDE.
Stephen w. Britton shoots Himself and
Lies In Dying Condition.

PETERSBURG, VA. March 25.-Spe-
cial.-Stephen w. Britton. well-known
end at one time a wealthy resident Of
Petersburg, shot himself with suicidal in
tent this evening. The weapon used was
short pistol, carrying a large sized ball,
which entered under the left nipple, in
nicting wound. which he attending
physicians say will certainly prove fatal,
ard that the injured man cannot survive
Through the night. Mr.. Britton was a
ooarder and ledger at Mrs r. II. Harris,
on Bollingtrcok street. where he has been
stopping for the past two months. This
evening, about $50 o'clock, Brittcn, who
Us about fifty years OF age. returned TO
MS boarding house with Mr.. Napoleon
simmons, fellow boarder. and appeared
10 be In cheerful frame OF mind Brit
ton went TO his room and Simmons did
likewise. About 7;25 o'clock. Just as the
supper bell rang. the loud report of the
discharge OF pistol was heard from
Brittons room. Britton was found living
on the bed with blood streaming from
the wound he had made. On the bed by
MS right side was the pistol while IN
MS left hand he held his pipe. On the
ped WAS also photograph OF his dead
WIFE Mrs. Britton died some months
ago. The dying man. as ne lay on the
psd. grooming from intense pain with his
thres little boys by his side, holding his
hands. was indeed q sad and afYecun9
scene.
This II the NTH ATTEMPT that Br,tton
mas made to take his life. twice before
TIE death OF Mira. Britton ana three sincs-
nne prewous attempts made 70 put an
" e8aseAnee vese ~ evalIov1as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
ISMAy GETS CONTROL.
An Important Deal In Tennessee Coal and
Iron Company Affairs.

NEW YORK. March 2.-An important
deal in Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
affairs was concluded to-day, John H.
Inman having privately purchased @, 900
shares OF the stock from II. de Bardele-
ben inman. 1t Is said, paid about the
current market prices for the stock. To-
days purchase gives him control OF the
property. Mr.. Inman was formerly iden-
titled with the company. but withdrew
from the management some years ago.
Mr.. N. Baxter. Jr.. OF Nashville, is TO be
the new president and II. de Bardeleben
vice-president. The latter Is to have
charge OF the manufacturing plants Of the
company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
No Funds Now Available to Carry Out
Further Extensions.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-The civil
service commission is making good pro-
gress In chasing the 556 free delivery
postofiices recently brought within the
civil service law and rules Boards OF
examination have been organized in a
large number of the offices. and examina-
lions have already been held in many OF
them. including all in the States of Yer
mont. New Hampshire. North Caro-
lima, South Carolina, Massachusetts,.
Florida, Louisiana, North Dakota
and South Dakota In speaking
generally OF the subject to-day a member
Of the commission said that so far as he
knew there would be no immediate ex-
tension OF she service; I'm fact. the work
now in hand would occupy all of the time
Of the commission for some time to come.
Nor were there any funds now available
to carry cut any further extensions.
There trc now outside of the civil service
very large number Of Government en-
0loyss that should b, and no doubt In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

large doses Of laudanum. The unfor-
tunate man was born in Bartel county,
n. c., but had been living in Petersburg
most of his time. He was for many years
billing clerk here for the Atlantic, Mis-
sissippi and other railroad companies, and
up to a few months ago was in the rail-
road business in Birmingham. Ala. He
was a gallant Confederate soldier, and
was a member Of A. p Hill Camp of
Confederate Veterans. of this city. He
has a son, Stephen w. Britton, who re-
sides In Washington, where he is en-
ployed as stenographer for one Of the
officials Of the Richmond and Danville
Railroad Company Mr.. Britton was here
last Sunday on visit TO his father.
There are three other children who reside
in Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
GREENSBORO MATTERS.
Mr.. David Schenck Celebrates His Birth
day-Fourth Of July Ceremonies

GRr'''-SBORO. n. c.. March 25.-Spe-
cial.-Dr. T.. r. Michaux, Of this citv
left last night for New York TO attend
course OF lectures at the New York
Medical College.
Mr.. Claud Beard, who was hurt by fall
Ing from a moving box car In the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad yard AT
this place some time ago. went 10 New
York last night to have an operation per-
formed by the surgeons of the Bellevue
Hospital.
Several fast trotting horses were
brought here yesterday and put on the
race track Of the Greensboro Driving
Club. where they will be trained for the
spring races.
Professor Hammill OF Illinois. will con-
duct the Institute for Sunday-School
Workers at the West Washington-street
Baptist church. beginning next Tuesday.
AT meeting of the citizens held in
the courthouse here Thursday evening
last II was unanimously decided 10 cele-
brate the 4th of July on grand scale
Our esteemed citizen, Hon. David
schenck. celebrated his fifty-eighth birth
day yesterday.
Mr.. Harvey McNair, OF Wilson. N. G.
has accepted position as travelling sales
man for the Tar Heel Chemical Company.
OF this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

time would be brought under civil ser
vice regulations 1t was stated that it
was probable that the internal revenue
service would be classified first, and that
others in proper time might follow in
about the following order:
MINIS, assay Offices and sub-treasuries,
the Government of the District of Column
bia, the Government printing Office and
the employees connected with the Immi-
grafton Bureau. The other branches Of
the service now unclassified are the en-
ployes Of the Interstate commerce COM
mission, navy-yards, armories, arseulls,
public employees in the Smithsonian in
stitution and the National museum, GER
tain classes of employees in the Indian
service, lighthouse service, Hfe-saving
service and custom-houses with less than
twenty-five employees
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
Arrested Charged With Arson.

WEST POINT. VA, March Especial.
More than two months ago Mr.. George
Bland. of King and Queen county. had his
nice barn burned. and lost besides a lot of
feed and fine pair of horses. The fire
was believed at the time TO have been of
incendiary origin Yesterday the sheriff
arrested Bill VIM, in Chase City, for
the crime, and telegraphed instructions
10 have Isaac Randall. of Centervile,
King and Queen county. arrested as an
accomplice. The preliminary trial takes
place this evening.
Mr.. Frank Pearce. Of this place, is very
sick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

position. and the elevated railroad will take
you directly inside the Exposition Grounds
IN fifteen minutes from our house at q cost
OF only five cents.
TLiTd-The house is newly and elegantly
furnished throughout. and is nOta Worlds
Fair Boom hotel" but IS solidly constructed
of stone aud brick aud is a permanent hotel
OF three stories. absolutely fire proof. The
halls are very wide and light. extending the
length OF one entire block-293 feet. The
rooms are large. airy and well ventilated.
Most of the rooms have bay windows (see
cut. There are large number OF rooms
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
DAVIS, POWELL & RICH,
LssSees and Proplletois.
ID. ATKINSON, Manager.

different railroads In the Southern States.
and we can assure our patrons that they
will be we'll taken care of. and siso that they
and the South at our house than at any
other hotel in the city of Chicago-nons eI-
cepted. Although there are many hotels n
Chicago. ours stands out as a distinct
feature. and recommends itself 10 its patrons
on account of tho decided advantages in
its favor. few of which are here enumer-
ted:
First-It is Immediately in the centre OF
the city. near the lake. sufficiently removed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

zen suite" with private baths. specially
adapted for the convenience Of families or
small parties.
Fourth-Ihere il in tho ssme building.
and connected with the hotel. one of the
largest and handsomest theatres C"The
Alhsmbra') in the city of Chicago. aud tho
Alhambra Hotel is the only one in Chicago
with this adyantage-the Auditorium ex-
cepted.
We are prepared to book patrons for
Accommodations during the Exposition. and
and bureau of information at No. 800 cas-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

from TIE denss and noisy part to be cut Of
from the noise. dust and smoke. The air IS
pure. the surroundings pleasant.
Second-lts location assures you OF posi-
tive and rapid transit 10 any portion Of the
city. and to the Exposition grounds on four
lines of roads. alta cost OF only FIVE cents. The
best equipped cable line in the city passes i'm
mediatey in front of the door. the elevated
railroad is but half block distant. and the
Illinois Central railroad. together with sew
eral other trunk lines. are within few
blocks. The cable line and the Illinois Gen.
tral railroad take you to the gate OF the tx
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

Tho undersigned wish TO state to the peo-
els Of the South. and of Virginia in particu;;
Pears one of the most pleasant, airy and best
located hotels in the city of Chicago. and it
h their purpose to keep it frst-olass in every
appointment. and to be operated as q rem
i4szvons for Southern people during the
Worlds Columbian Exposition. and also for
al future time.
Our plan and movement Of catering for
Worlds Fair has been Endorsed by the Viz
gipia Worlds Fair Commissioners and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26

Main street. Richmond. Va, With Mr.. Louis
Rich. one of the lessees, in charge OF same,
Worlds Fair; also TO furnish rates and
make arrangements for the entertainment
at tho Aihambra Of individuals, families,
clubs. lodges. other organizations, etc.
CABELL DAVIS,
CHAS. 5. POWELL,
LOUIS RICH.
Lessees and Proprietors
A. d. ATKINSON. Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
The Naval Rendezvous.

PHOEBUS, VA, March 25.-Special.-
The public here is on the tip-toe of OK
pectation regarding the coming naval
rendezvous. The hotels and boarding
houses are preparing to handle as many
guests as possible. The war vessels which.
are already in the harbor are attracting
much attention.
II Is generally thought that the Cham
berlain Hotel will be sold next month.
Captain Fred. J. Dean, of the Land
ONCE. Washington. d. c.. is in town for
a few weeks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
German Journalist ExnelIed.

PARIS. March ga writ OF expulsion
has been served on Herr Brandes. the
Paris correspondent OF the Beriner Tage-
blatt. who was the alleged authority of
an article quoted in the Eclair, alleging
that Ernest, the son Of President Carnot,
received . share Of Panama bribery
nonsy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-24
JAGs IN A SPRING.
Sparkling and Bubbling Water That
is Hilariously Debauching.

From the PlttSDurg DlSpdtcn-
Connellsville, Pa, Sept. ia most re
markable story reached here to-day from
Trump Hollow. a favOrite resort in the
mountains about five miles east of town.
The report is to the effect that a spring of
water of peculiar chemical power has
been discovered. The discovery was
made by a band of Hungarians who were
thrown out of work by the shutdown in
the coke region and who have been spend
ing their time hunting.
Two Connellsville spOrtsmen were tray
cling through that section yesterday,
when they Unexpectedly came across the
Huns. who were lOunging about in the
shade, near the. spring. The Huns mo
toned for the spOrtsmen to come nearer,
and invited them 10 drink some Of the
water. The spOrtsmen complied, reluct-
antIy. at first, but willingly after they
had tasted. The more they drank the
more they thirsJed for the water. Pres
entity they began 10 feel hilarious, and be
came hght-headed. The Huns joined
them in the debauch, and soon all became
intoxicated.
few of the Huns who had been drink
inc before the arrival Of the sportsmen
we're stretched out on the ground very
mucb intoxicated. The Huns declared
that they had been coming 70 the spring
every dav for the last five weeks and had
ALWAYS succeeded in getting intoxicated /;
and they claim the water 70 be as good as
the best whisky. The sportsmen say tnat
the water acts as a stimulant and as soon
as one begins 10 drink u ne ieeIs hlIarlous
aud il is an effort for him 70 keep IrOii
laughing. .,-s-.s..-
a party Of physicians left this after
noon FOR Trump Hollow 70 invesiigate the
matter. The report has aroused con
siderable interest among the people mere .e5re.
Al least fifty people went up % me hollow
this Afternoon % see the spring
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-24
CRIMINALS AND oRIMINALo1Ds.
It Requires a Gentlemanly Appear
ance to Be Successful ForRer.
From the New Orleans Picayune.

From the New Orleans Picayune
Signor Cesare Lombroso, the Italian
criminologist, has been making an exami-
nation of the chief politicians implicated
in the Panama and Italian bank frauds,
and says that he does not find the crimi-
nal type, according to his theory of crimi-
nal physiology, vely prominent in any Of
them. On the contrary, ''in general an
absence of the typical criminal features
such as are found in common criminals. -
This he explains, and, as it seems, quite
satisfactory to himself. by the following
rather striking observations: Fraud
and embezzlement,. he says, ARE crimes
which can be committed only by educated
and capable men. who do not, like true
criminals, inspire repugnance and distrust
by striking external signs of degeneration.
In place of these repellent features we
see the greed and that habitual lying
which unfortunately has become rather
too conventional in modern civilization.
Accordingly, the fraudulent poll
tician is not so much a born crimi-
nal as what / should call a crimi
nalOid, with the characteristics Of the av-
erage man. He would not become guilty
without a tempting opportunity Both in
Paris and in Rome the temptations were
many and great The frauds in France
and Italy have for their common cause
the prevailing political conditions. Our
parliamentary system naturally incites
to crimes To commit fraud in the inter
est Of political schemes is not a crime in
the eyes eff the majority The worst is
that no one knows how To meet the evil. -
The nucleus around which, attracted
by the power Of gold" political criminal
Oids, both Of government, legislative and
cateRories, crystalline, Prof
LombrOso discovers in the tempting
money schemes and depressing enter
prises Of syndlcates, trusts, corporations,
Obbyism and the Ike.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-24
KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND,
COUNTY OF DUMFRIES,
PARISH OF GRETNA.

: THESE ARE TO CERTIFY, to All
Whom They May Concern: That Edgar l..
: Wakeman, from the City and County OF
: New York, U. s., and Elizabeth Laing
from the Parish Of Gretna In the County
OF Dumfries, being now both here present.
and having declared to me that they are
both Single Persons, have now been Mar
ried after the manner OF the Laws of Scot
land
As Witness our hands at Gretna, this
nth Day OF July, 1890.
Witnesses William Laing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-24

Whenever l am in Scotland l always
run down here to Gretna to look in upon
the couple to whom l sustain such pecu-
liar and certified relations. And I am
not quite sure that this one irregular
marriage at Gretna has not done some
good. For when / sit with the pitiful old
pair at their tiny deal table, munchinl
Oaken bannocks and slipping steaming tea
l sometimes fancy that in the second
childhood that is now upon them, my
own tender courtesies to deaf and palsied
Elizabeth Laing, perhaps through re
awakened jealous fires in her testy con
sort, have somewhat softened and sub
dued the erst marital rigOrs Of William
Laing, pOstman, and "Bishop" of grew
some Gretna Green.
EDGAR L. WAKEMAN.