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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS.
Progress ofthe coughlin Murder
Trial.
The Prisoner Self-posssssed. But the Law
yers on Both Sides Engage in Num-
erous Outbreaks-Th Defense Succeeds
In Partly Breaking Down the Some
what Sensational Testimony OF Mrs.
Andrew Foy.

CHICAGO. Dec. 26.:-This was q day OF
sensational developments and incidents
in the trial Of Daniel Coughlin. The
prisoner was self-possessed and appar-
emily Indifferent to it all, but the
lawyers on both sides and Mrs. Andrew
Foy, the persons who participated,
became nervously excited. Outbreaks
among the lawyers were numerous, and
recriminations were INDUCED in and as
bitterly resented.
The defense succeeded in bringing a
sensational climax to the cross-exam-
ination of Mrs. Foy, and in presenting
her to the jury in far less favorable
light than she appeared when she left
the witness stand last week. She ad-
mitted receiving money and substantial
presents of clothing, turkeys and car
pet from Mrs. s. T. Conklin since she
bt came acquainted with her late last
year.
Two letters which Mrs. Foy admitted
had been written by her to W. S. Forest,
leading counsel for the defense at the
first trial, showed that the "star" wit.
ness for the prosecution, as Attorney
solely by love OF justice and desire
to undo great wrong in remaining
silent while the first trial was in pro-
gress.
Tho best that can be said for her,
judging from these compromising letters,
was that she wanted her husband to
stop drinking and mend his ways and
believed that Coughlin and the LAWYERS
could bring about change. Her letters
contains threats of going to see the
States attorney unless she got some re-.
ward for "all have suffered"
Her sutferings were not dwelt upon
much when she was examined by tho
prosecution. Still the woman's nerve
and self-possession never deserted her.
After recovering from the shock and
surprise CT the incident to tho
quick play made by the defense
with their trump cards she turned
upon Attorney Wing and practically
cross examined him in regard to the
conversation which took place in
Forests Office between them The
lawyer did not expect to be placed in
such position, but the witness at that
time was in the hands of the prosecu-
tion. Again the best point she made
! for the State was to bring out the
fact, undenied by Attorney Wing,
that he and Forest told the woman to
go homo and give her husband further
trial on probation OF six months, which
she did. The attorneys for the prose :
cution say they are satisfied with the
tending of Mrs. Foy's cross examina-
ton, and the defendants lawyers said
the woman's story, when all their i'm
peaching testimony was heard, would
be torn to pieces.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
A SAD HONEYMOON.
Rev. DIR. Lewis Married but One Week
and Now Insane.


and Now Insane.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The Rev. DR..
Sam X. Lewis, young jewish rabbi
from Charleston, s. c., was transferred
yesterday morning from Bellevue Hos
pital to the Bloomingdale insane
asylum. He had suddenly shown signs
OF dementia while on his wedding trip
and his pretty bride had hurried him
back to this city to have him treated
oy competent specialists. Mrs. Lewis
herself was nearly wild with excite
ment when her honeymoon came to an
abrupt end
DR.. Lewis was not at all violent, but
he had the delusion that he was being
pursued and that a conspiracy had
been formed to kill him. He had Jumped
to his feet while passing through Vir-
GINA on train and shrieked. You
only married me for my money. 1 would
not stay with you another hour" Mrs.
Lewis tearfully listened to his rawlings
unable to understand at first the
change in his manner. When told by
physicians that his mind had given
way she Immediately notified her rela
tives that she was coming back to them.
DR.. Lewis marriage occurred just one
week ago to day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Last of the.aarza Revolutlonists.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 26.--Cap-
tain Joseph Shelly, deputy United
States marshal in the lower Rio Grande
border. arrived here to-day from Starr
county with three Mexicans who are
alleged to have been prominently con.
nected with the CARA revolutionary
movement. They are said to be the
last of GarZa's army. The total num-
Der who have been arrested is $50,
nearly all of this number having been
tried and convicted in the federal court
here and at Brownsville, and are now
serving out jail and penitentiary sen.
fences.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
MURDERED FOR HIS MONEY.
A Well to do White Man Shot and KilIe,
BY Negro.

A Well-to-do White Man Shot and Killed
BY Negro.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec. 2S-A special to
the Chronicle from Yorkville, S. c.,
says: A negro named JEFF Crawford
was committed to Jail to-day for the
murder OF w. P. Blackburn, o we'll to-
do white man In this county, last Sunday
night Blackburn's body was found
in thick wood on Sunday morning.
There were two bullet holes through
his head and his jugular vein had been
severed
pistol was found near the body and
identified as the property of the negro.
Twenty dollars that Blackburn was
known to have had in his pocket, was
missing and eight dollars Of the money
was found in the posse ssion Of Crawford.
1t Is believed that Crawford lured Black
burn to the woods on pretense of taking
him to whiskey wagon and murdered
him for his money. Several negroes
living in cabin near by heard the
shooting and heard Blackbur say, "Oh,
Lord!' but were afraid to go out to see
what was the matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Celebration at West Point.

WEST POINT, N. Y, Dec. 26 Christ
mas was spent very quietly about the
post, and there was nothing to distin
guish the day from a Sunday, unless it
was the elaborate dinner served at the
various mess halls. Many of the OIL g.
GERS and cadets obtained Christm 8
leave OF absence and went visiting. In
the morning divine service was held in
the chapel, and the corps of cadets at.
tended in body. For the remainder
Of tie day the cadets were given the
freedom OF the reservation. Mrs.
Ernest, assisted by other ladies' of the
post, has arranged a grand Christmas
festival for the soldiers children, to be
held at the post school to morrow after.
noon. The children number upwards
of 200.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
A Boy Laeerated by a Doe

COvINGToN, Ky, Dec. 26 James
Collins, aged ii years. kicked largo
Newfoundland dog to-day on the
street. The dog jumped on the lad :,
knocked him down and tore one of his
ears off. A crowd of over thousand
people were attracted by the boys
screams, but not one OF them had the
courage to interfere. A policeman
finally succeeded in lassoing and after.
ward shooting the dog, but before this
was accomplished the boys body had
been terribly torn and lacerated.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
TELEGRAPH BREvITIEs.

c. p. Huntington positively denies
tho rumored sale OF United States and
Brazilian mail steamers to tho Russian
government.
DIR. Stanton Malone was waylaid and
killed near Kokerville, Tenn, yester-
day by Lon Foutch. II was the result
af an old grudge.
Robt. G. Fisher, millionaire and phil
anthropist, aged 81 years, died In the
parish house of Trinity Episcopal
Church in New Rochelle, N. Y, yester-
day morning.
That Admiral CANA. who commands
the inSnrgeut vessels in the harbor of
Rio de Janeiro, is in critical position
is even admitted by his friends. 1t Is
believed that there will BIO decisive
struggle in the near future.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
ENIBEZZLER CAUGHT,
After Two Years ConceaIment He Turns
Up RaviDg Maniac.

WASHINGTON, Dec. &c "A special to
the Post from Bristol, Tenn. says: Two
years ago it was discovered that David
S. Morrison, clerk of the court of Scott
county, Va, had defaulted in State and
county funds to tho amount OF about
$4,000. He attempted to escape but
was captured in Tennessee and brought
to Bristol. He escaped custody hera
and the authorities were never able to
fad him.
He has now turned up at hi1 home
at Gate City. Va where the em bezzle-
ment was perpetrated. His physicians
state that he is raving maniac. Morri-
son claims to have been concealed in
his fathers house ever since he escaped
from the officers. His whereabouts
were unknown until he volunteered to
coming out.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
THE NEGRO RIOT IN FLORIDA.
troops on Their Way to Aid in
QueIIing 1t.
me Tampa Rifles Leave for tho sceue Of
the Disturbance-Troops From ocaIs
VIII Also Gothic Latest News is to
the Effect That Four Negroes We're
Aiied' Fifteen Wounded and Four
Captured.

TAMPA, Fla, Dec. 26.-Actinp under
Instructions from Governor Mitchell
the Tampa Rifles, forty.two strong, left
on the O'Clock train tonight for
Wildwood to aid in quelling the negro
riot. The governor also ordered a
special train from Ocala to that place
to convey the rifles Of that city to the
scene Of the riot. The latest news
from Wildwood is to the effect that
fifteen negroes were wounded, four
killed and four captured.
WILDWOOD, Ca, Dec. 26.-The negro
Abe Lambright, who shot Ira Smith
last night, together with Eve other
negroes were arrested this morning
and lodged in Jail by Sheriff Chapman
in charge of the Leesburg Rifles. There
was considerable firing from the rifles
before the arrests were made.
At least seventy-flve shots were ex-
changed. Several negroes we're slightly
wounded. Isaac Ryan, colored, was
Killed last night, but was not reported
until this morning. Three of the sup
posed leaders Of the riot, Coleman
Lambright jeff McCallister and Ander-
son brown, are now in Jail here. Jesse
Heuorikut, Inc negro who started the
difficulty with Rube Caruthers, is still
at large. It is not definitely known
how many negroes were killed last
night and this morning.
1t locke d for while that Abe Lam
bright would be lynched. but mass
meeting OF white citizens was held to
protest against lynch law and to advise
peace. Rev. Mr. Mason. Colonel Bar
wick and j. II. Curry made earnest
speeches to the crowd advising modera-
ton and the supremacy of the law.
Tne crowd was quieted and apparently
satisfied to permit Sheriff Chapman to
take charge of and remove the negro
prisoner, Abe Lambright, to Tavsres
jail, which he did under the protection
of the Leesburg Rifles. AT this hour
everything seems to be quiet. There
are about fifty white men under arms.
IL was reported this evening that the
negroes were organizing in the direc-
tion of Lady Lake. Every road leading
into the town is picketed and the
movements of the negroes are closely
watched. The people are all very much
excited.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
TKAMP-INFEsTED KANSAS.
Depredations Being Committed by Them
in All Parts of the State

Depredations Being Committed by Them
in All Parts of the State
TorEkA, Kan, Dec. 26.-Reports OF
depredations committed by tramps con-
tinue to como in from all Parts OF the
State. Along tho eastern and southern
borders tramps are thick and generally
travel in gangs of half dozen. They
are crowding into the larger towns Of
the State, where they say they will
have the protection of tho police under
tho governors order.
Every day number of tramps call at
Governor Lewellyn's Office and beg for
money with which to buy something to
eat Tho governor has found this a
burden, and is compelled to further aid
them. Sunday night seven tramps broke
into Meth odist Church and took big
supply OF eatables and candies, which
the church had prepared for the chill
dren
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
STEVENSON SURPRISED.
Thinks too Much Importance is Attached
to the Arrest OF Crank Don Jan.

to the Arrest OF Crank Don Jan.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-Vice Presi.
dent Stevenson said. to day, regarding
the arrest OF Don Jan, that he was much
surprised at the Importance attached to
that action. Stevenson said he had
received communications from Don Jan
very frequently during the summer,
some OF them threatening, but all Of
them very clearly showing weak and
shifting mind, and he had decided that
Don Jan was harmless idiot.
When Don Jan wrote from Baltimore
Stevenson's clerk telegraphed the chief
OF police in that city to look tor Don
Jan at the address given by him and
have steps taken to see if he was insane,
but the Vice-President had stated then
that the matter was unworthy of atten-
ton, and although he had received two
or three cards from Don Jan afterwards,
pOstmarked Washington, he had merely
destroyed them and felt no uneasiness
At all at his presence at the capital.
Don Jan will come before the court to-
morrow for examination
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Holiday
Gifts.

Have you had trouble in
thinking of the right thing for
a Christmas present? Possibly
you haven't been to the right
place. Just go right away to
E. S. Green's store, H. Silver
thorn's old stand, you know,
and you will be sure to find
something In the immense
stock there that willp1ease you,
If you wantthe present for man,
old or young; sedate 1natron
Or blushing girl; or for any
age or sex from extreme youth
to ripe old age Goods always
as represented and prices very
reasonable.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Con.ul.General Jones. Koma,,s

WASHINGTON, Dec. % The del5g ga =,
ton of citizens recently appointed It
mass meeting at Raleigh, N. c., to take
charge of the remains of tho late Alex.
G. Jones. consul-gencral to China,
reached this city to-day. The body is
expected to reach here early this morn
ing and will at once be taken charge of
by the committee, who will leave for
Raleigh in tho forenoon. The delega-
tion consisted of j. w. THOMPSON. Edw.
Chambers Smith, Sheriff Page, Il. r.
Lacy and DR.. j. M. Templeton.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27

SAVANNAH, Dec. 2G.-Hon. Malcolm
II. Johnston. son of Col. Richard
Malcolm Johnston, of Baltimore, died
after very short illness this morning
at the residence of his cousin, DR..
Mark Johnston. Mr.. Johnston was for
term or two member of the house of
delegates for Maryland from Tho county
of Baltimore. He will be buried in
Sparta, Ga at the cd Johnston burial
ground on the morning OF the 2sth Mr..
Johnston was recognized as one of the
most thorough sch olars OF the country
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
WILL REACH a Low FIGURE.
Prospects that the Available Cash Bal
ancc VIII Fall Below 100000, 900.

WAsHlNGroN, Dec. 26 The PROS
poets are that during the present week
the available cash balance Of the Treas
ury will reach figure lower than has
over been recorded in its history. At
the close OF business Saturday the bal
ancc on tho books Of the treasury was
500, 4s7,26s, and it is generally expected
that twill fall below 500, 900, 600 during
this week Tho total balance on the
LIST instant was sos. 1919 GIG, showing a
reduct ton during the month OF S4,7I2,-
34S.
The loss, however, has fallen more
largely upon tho currency balance than
upon the gold reserve. The marked
excess of expenditures over receipts
IL is now believed will show deficiency
In the revenues at the close OF the cal
endar year of. approXim ately, S37, O00,-
600
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Race Troubles I'm Florida.

JAcKsoNviLLE, Fla, Dec ct is
rumored at Leesburg few miles from
Wildwood. the scene of the race trouble
that the whites advanced on the blacks
early this morning, and that several
negroes were killed and others OF both
parties injured. Owing to the remote
ness OF the community, details are hard
to get. Another rumor has 1t that Ira
Smith, who was wounded last night,
has since died. and that another white
man was wounded.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Broke All Previous Records.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Francis j. Dawes,
the wealthy Chicago brewer, received
word at New Orleans Saturday that his
child was dying here, and, chartering a
train, tho tracks were cleared, and Mr..
Dawes and his wife were rushed over
the 1000 miles at tho rate of mile a
minute He paid about ST. 900 for the
trip, and broke all records between New
Orleans and Chicago, making the run in
twenty five and ono half hours.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Killed Druuken BrayvI

foRKvILLE, C, Dec 26.-Wll
Petty, colored, was found dead in
the road in the southern part Of
CASTOR county, n c.. yesterday morn
ing. His head had been beaten into a
jolly with a bludgeon or a stone. An
inquest was held. but no particulars
were developed. 1t is believed that
Petty was one of party of negroes who
vent from York to CASTOR county after
hiskey, and was killed in a drunken
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
mir. Blount for Senator.

MACON. Ca, Dec. % Friends of
Hon. James Ii. Blount say he will not
be cand date for governor, but that
he is anxious to go TO the United States
Senate. Governor Northen. Speaker
Crisp, Louis Garrara, and Congressman
Henry &. Turner arc also looked upon
as Senatorial possibilities. Senator Col
quit desires TO succeed himself Elk
Congressman Allen ID Chandler is
spoken of for the governorship.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Death of Prominent Citixea.

THoMAsvILI.E, Ga Dec. 26.-Dr. C.
W. Ssegall, prominent citizen OF this
city, was stricken vita paralysis about
. o'clock this afternoon and died at s
O'CLOCK to night. He was one OF the
largest cotton buyers in the State and
was known all over the South.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Failure at Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Dec 90. = The
Rich IL SLIDER Dry Goods Company, one
of the Oldest retail dry goods concerns
in the city, and the a. W. Ricn Shoe
Company assigned carly this morning.
a. w. Rich is the principal stockholder
in both concerns. No statement is
made OF the liabilities.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
A bnrRain.

A COMPLETE set of the Edinburgh
edition OF the Encyclopedia Britannica,
one of the five thousand certified copies
published, Is hereby offered for sale at
very reasonable price. Further par
ticulars may be obtained by applying a
TIE TINES office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
In tho Hands of a Receiver.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-The Mahon-
ing Rolling Mill Company, with head
quarters in this city and mills in Dan
willie, went into tho hands of a receiver
to-day. The liabilities are S34O, 900 and
assets S332,OOO.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Shot bya Maniac.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec. ga special to
the Chronicle from Dalton. Ga saws:
Jno. Camp, revenue officer, was shot
to-day in the country while attempting
to arrest recently liberated inmate of
the asylum.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Finished Hin, This Time

SAVANNAH, Dec. 26.-News from
cambridge, Ga, says: Calvin Thomas,
the negro who assaulted Mrs. Sellers
and was afterwards shot by mob, did
not die during the day, as expected by
the attending physician, and ne was
taken out last night by unknown parties
and hanged.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Killed Inv Unknown part,,.

AUGUSTA. Ga, Dec. GA special
from Dalton, Ga, says: AT Jim
Brackets hose, in Murray county, last
night Abe Adams WAS killed by pistol
shot while in the yard. 1t is not
known who fired tho shot.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
THE WEATHER

Forecast for Virginia: Fair, probably
slightly warmer Wedno sday night; noIth.>
west winds, becoming variable.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27

Remember the poor. The Union Benevo.
lent Society Will receive contributions to-
day between and q O'Clock
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27
Receiver for the St Nicholn. Bank.

New YORK. Dec. 26.-Judge Traux.
OF the supreme court has appointed
Ex-mayor Hugh j. Grant receiver of
st. Nicholas Bank. His bond is S25 600.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-27

Remember to send something for the
poor TO the Union benevolent society, 33a
Salem avenue, to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

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Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
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We have made large additions to our stock
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We arc therefore enabled to supply the trade
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in larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
tue purity of all drugs furnished. Core
spondence invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
A1asanlria 6 1Estta.
TUESDAY EVENING FEB 7 is s.
TRAGEDY AT A WEDpISG.-A wedding a

TRAGEDY AT a WEDDISG.-A wedding at
Upper Pittston, Pc. aturday night ended IN
Il .ii4htful tug, d. that may develop into
horrible plo, T. 1aurd r. James Sullivan alid
Nh. tin kcaruel were poisoned, and later the
Former was !, ;li,d aud lis body thrown upon
the 9ulr al track.
III So ,yo mcu went to a Polish wedding
VIXEN the f,-.rivii eS were running high. The
quests nrc;.ie excited ut what they CONSIDER
e.l Az intrusion and ordered the men to leave
They refused 10 60 and then peace seemed 70
have been established Kcarney and Sulii-
van we're invited To the banquet board; ana
their glasses were filed with toaming beer
The unforhidien guests drank the lquor.
They then set out for home, sullivan gong
one way aid his friend another. kearney
felt sick. hut managed to reach his hotel ana
,heie ivll into commissions. physician was
called. ard after hours hard work brought
X arucy around and out OF danger. He then
tod bis story. and us Sullivan had not turned
up a searching parry waa se',t after him, and
his body was found on the Delaware. Lacka
wanna and Western Railroad track horribly
mlugicd
The police say there was Pol nder in the
wedding party whom they are looking for,
and they think he and bis friends mistook
Kearncy and sullivan for detectives. They
are believed to have poisoned them and then
followed Sullivan and murdered him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

Additional Local Train No. 10 leaves
Charlottesville daily 6:30 a. m, arrives
Lynchburg $50 a. m; leaves Lynchburg S:53
a. m. and arrives Danville HOO a. m. No.
Is leaves Danvile daily 4:15 p. n. and ar
riYes Lynchburg 6:45 p. IN.
Washington and Southwestern Vestibulcd
Limited, operated daily between Washington
and Atlanta. Leave Washington, No. 81,
10 43 D. NJ; Charlottesville 1 30 am: Lynch
burg 3 40 4. m; arriving Dmvillc $50 Il. m;
Atlanta 80 p. M.
Returning leave Atlanta. No. IS, IL - pm;
Danvillc - 10 a. m; arrive LynchbrrE
1 so q. M Charlottesville 3 33 a. m; Wash
ington 40 a. N. This train is composed en-
tirely Of Pullman cars on which no eItrG fare
is charged over and above regular Pullman
charges Through Pullman Sleeping Car New
York to New Orleans. and New York to hu-
custa' also between Washington and Memphis
via Atlanta and Birmingham. Connects at
Atlanta with Pullman Sleeper to Shreveport.
La, via Meridian and Vicksburg. and also
also connects in Union station, Atlanta. with
through Pullman Sleeper via Macon & G. S. &
F. R. r. for Jacksonville.