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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
ToBAcco-REFUND CASES.
Order to Suspend All Reliquidations at New
York.

NEW YORK December 26.-Assistant-
Secretary Hamlin to-day telegraphed Col
lector Kilbreth. at New York. TO sus-
pend all reliquidatlors in tobacco-refund
cases under acts Of Congress and all re-
Ilquidations OF other merchandise under
the act Of March g. 1883. This Is the first
result of the New York customs-house
refund investigation. The statement OF
refunds OF excessive duties collected on
tobacco at New York have been based
upon the interpretations OF the tobacco
provisions OF the act of 1883 by courts
in New York State I'm the Blumlein case
and other cases.
The officials have recently had brought
to their attention the fact that there Is
now pending before the Supreme Court
of the United States a case involving
some questions similar to those decided
in the Blumen case and they prefer to
await a decision OF that court before
authorizing refunds.
Assistant-Secretary Hamlin is not yet
ready to make any statement Of the ex-
tent to which the Irregularities in pre-
pairing vouchers has proceeded, or to In
dicate the amount of money which the
government has lost by this sneans. His
action to-day, however, in suspending all
refunds is regarded as significant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
Mr.. Barber Tor CITY Andltor.

Mr.. z. A. Barber, Deputy City Coli
lector. has resigned his Office. to take
effect January LIST prox., to enter upon 40
active personal canvass as a candidate
for City Auditor. Sfttn
During the past twenty-eight years OF
his residence in the city he has filled the
following positions OF trust: SIX years
as treasurer and sixteen years as Auditor
OF the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, and six years as deputy for
Captain F. W. Cunningham. city Coli
lector. Mr., Barber's character and efii-
cheney as a businessman and reputation
as a thorough accountant are well and
favorably known, and he has a large
number of friends and acquaintances who
viii wish him success
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
CASE OF CRANK DOMAIN.
The President Thinks IL Unworthy the
Importance Attached to 1t,

WASHINGTON, ID c., December %.-
vice-President Stevenson said to-day re-
garding the arrest of DOMAIN that he
was much surprised at the Importance
attached TO that action. Mr.. Stevenson
said he had received communications
from DOMAIN very frequently during the
summer. some OF them threatening, but
all OF them very clearly showing a weak
and shifting mind, and he had decided
that Domain was a harmless idiot.
When DOMAIN wrote from Baltimore
Mr.. Stevenson's clerk telegraphed the
Chief Of Police in that city to look for
Domain at the address given by him
and have steps taken to see If he was In
sane, but the Vice-President had stated
then that the matter was unworthy or
attention, and although he had received
two or three cards from DOMAIN after
wards. post-marked Washington" ne
had merely destroyed them. and felt no
anxiety at all about his presence In the
capital.
DOMAIN will come before court to-
morrow fo- examination. IL is not at
all clear what charge can be main
tanned against him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
THREATS FROM ANARCHISTS.
Paris on the Alert to Prevent Their Being
Put Into Execution.

PARIS. December 26-Written threats
TO destroy various public buildings In
this city and elsewhere continue to be
made ostensibly by Anarchists. The latest
buildings threatened are the stations Of
the Eastern railway. Every precaution
has been taken to prevent the threats
being put into execution. Among the
measures adopted is an examination Of
the luggage Of passengers 1t being feared
that the Anarchists will attempt to snug
gle a trunk or vallse containing an infer
nal-machine into the stations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
tutes Of the country, and make them a
part OF the practice OF society. He con-

tutes Of the country. and make them a
part Of the practice Of society. He con-
tinues:
Everywhere Is starvation and death,
while corporate greed and avaricious
money-lords apply the arrogant lash with
relentless fury. while Congress, like a
wooden god, looks down in silent con-
tempt on the misery OF the r,ost patriotic
and industrious people the world ever
knew. With these conditions confronting
the people everywhere. II we cannot per-
meate society with healthy public opin-
ION on the subject OF labor and force the
adoption OF our principles. we deserve de-
feat"
The General Master Workman further
says that he feels warranted In asserting
that civil liberty in this country win die
within the next seven years unless the
Knights OF Labor. or some like organi-
nation, comes to the rescue.
He then shows that according to the
eleventh census the increase of wealth
is about $50 900 per year, while the in
terest charge exceeds 81. 1000 per an
mum.
do not mistake 1T for tariff delusion, 7"
he concludes. 1T Is the lack of public
confidence. II is the jingle Of shackles
that is always heard by a nation forcing
the transaction OF business on debt and
credit, and robbing labor OF the fruits OF
its toll"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
SITUATION AT RIO.
Da CANA In Critical Position-Decisive
Struggle Near.

Copyrighted. 1873, by the United Press.J
RIO JANEIRO, December 26.-The ltal-
ian naval feet will sail for home To-
morrow. The foreign ministers here met
to-day and decided against recommends
ing that the Insurgents be accorded bel
ligerent rights No changes are apparent
In the bombardment Of the city.
The government has established a new
fort on Governor Island. recently captured
from the insurgents, and Is daily increas-
ing the number of cannon at other points
That Admiral Da Cana, who commands
the insurgent vessels in the harbor, is ir
"A critical position is admitted even by MS
friends.
II is believed that there will be a de-
cisive struggle in the near future
MOVEMENTS OF WAR-SHIPS.
MONTEVIDEO, December 26.-The Da
Cana gunboat Zebastiano has started for
Rio Janeiro. The cruiser Nictheroy has
returned to Pernanbuco. having failed to
find the Aquidaban. which Is reported 10
be on the way TO Pernambuco.
RUMORED RECOGNITION.
BUENOS AYRES, December 26.-lt is
rumored that Mr.. Thompson, the United
States Minister at Rio Janeiro, has re-
cognized the insurgents as belligerents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
A GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE AND
oUTHouSES CONSUMED.
Sam Kimbcriy's Death shock ~ Norfolk
People--Funerai Of Es-sherin sycr--
Jailed on y Serious Charge.

NORFOLK, VA, December &.-tSpe-
cial)-The grocery and liquor store OF
W. II. Sykes and various other outhouses
on the corner Of Chestnut and Race
streets. in Portsmouth. were destroyed by
fire about o'clock this morning. The
property was insured, and the loss was
about $500. 1t Is not known how the
fire originated
The news Of the death OF Captain Sam.
Kimberly was a shock to many in this
city. where he lived up to leaving for
Guatemala. lie was a merchant and clerk
of the courts here for several years and
filed other public positions. He was cap
tain of the famous United Fire Company
when he first entered politics, and was
nominated for Mayor OF Norfolk, but was
defeated. He was genial and pleasant.
and possessed the happy faculty of max
ing friends.
AT REST IN CEDAR GROVE.
The funeral of ex-Sheriff Charles Syer,
OF Portsmouth, took place this afternoon
at o'clock from Court-Street Baptist
church and was attended by the knights
Templar, Masons. and Knights OF Pythias.
The services were conducted by Rev. DR..
A. II. Owen. andth interment took place
in Cedar Grove.
A draft of seamen for the schoolship
Essex have arrived, and that ship will
go into commission the latter part of
the week.
DANGEROUSLY ILL.
Wilcox. of this city, and Or. f.. NJ. Field.
of Portsmouth. are dangerously III, the
former with lung trouble and the latter
with the grip.
Naval-Constructor F. T. Bowles left
for New York last night TO spend New
Year.
val-Constructor S. w. Armistead is
away on leave.
A white man named w. Il. Turner. who
lives In Atlantic City, was arrested by
the police detectives to-day. the charge
being that OF assaulting his 13-year-old
stepdaughter. The case was heard pri-
vately by Justice East to-day. The pri-
soner made no statement and was sent 20
Jail without bail.
DIED SUDDENLY.
Mrs. Whyte, wife OF Captain Henry
Whyte, OF the Norfolk and Western rail-
,gn. died suddenly at her residence,
Main street. at an early hour this morn
ing.
Rev. Mr.. Smith. assistant rector Of
Grace Episcopal church, New York. has
accepted a call to st. Peters Protestant
Episcopal church.
Matthew Perrine Rue. a prominent citi-
zen Of Lambert's Point. died last night
after an illness OF only three days; aged
about 60 years. He represented the
county of Norfolk and city of Portsmouth
in the State Senate, and was at one time
the postmaster Of Norfolk. He leaves a
widow and two daughters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
a Negro Thought 90 Have Made Away With
WeIl-to- DO Carolinian.

AUGUSTA. GA, December ga -pe-
cial to the Chronicle from Yorkville, n.
c.. says: a negro named JEFF Crawford
was committed to Jail to-day for the mur-
der OF w. Z. Blackburn, a well-to-do
white man. in this county last Sunday
night.
Blackburns body was found In a thick
wood Sunday morning. There were two
bullet-holes through his head and mis-
tugular vein had been severed. A pistol
and wagon were found near the body
and identified as the property Of the ne
gro. Twenty dollars that Blackburn was
known to have had in his pocket was miss
ing. and IS Of the money was found in tire
possession of Crawford.
IL is believed that Crawford lured Black
burn 10 the woods on pretense of taking
him 10 n whiskey-wagon and murdered
him for his money. Several negroes liv-
ing in a cabin near by heard the shooting
and heard Blackburn say, 80, L." but
We're afraid to so out to see what was the
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
UNEMPLOYED HoLLANDERs PARADE.
They Indulge in Fight With the Police
Many Injured.

AMSTERDAM, December 2G.-Two thou
sand men out of employment paraded the
streets to-day under Socialist auspices.
They were repeatedly dispersed by the
police but quickly gathered again. Finally
100 policemen were ordered to charge the
paraders with swords. The police were
received with voleys of stones and
savage fight ensued. A Socialist named
Gee was so badly injured that he was
taken TO a hospital. Three members or
the Socialist company and one policeman
were also severely injured. Many others
received slight wounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
FOUND DEAD IN THE ROAD.
Believed to Have Been Killed In Drunken
Brawi.

AUGUSTA, GA, December Pa spe-
elal to the Chronicle from Yorkville, s.
c., says: VIII 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
Jelly with a bludgeon or stick. An in
quest was held. but no particulars were
developed. 1t is believed that Petty was
one Of a party Of negroes who went
from Yorkville to CASTOR after whskey.
and was killed In drunken brawl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
Mr.. sowLlNc's PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
Three Fingers Crushed by Machinery-The
stonewalI Brigade Band.

STAUNTON, VA. December 2s.-(Spe-
cial. MIR. Andrew Bowling, one Of Staun-
toms most prominent businessmen, and
one of the proprietors of the White-Star
Mills, Is the victim Of a serious accident
happening to him at the mills to-day. lie
undertook to remove a nail from the
moving rollers used TO crush wheat. and
three fingers OF his right hand were drawn
into and terribly crushed by the pom
derous machinery. The surgeons have
found it necessary to amputate the middle
finger.
Editor J. w. Lindsay. of the Charlottes-
vile Progress, is here tonight, and has
secured the Stonewall Brigade Band to
attend the reception which Albemarle and
Charlottesville will tender to Senator-elect
Martin on Friday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
FEDERAL CASH BALANCE.
rs Approaching a Figure lower Than
Ever Before.

WASHINGTON. d. c., December 20.-
The prospects are that during the present
week the available cash balance OF the
Treasury will reach figure lower than
has ever been recorded In its history. Az
the close Of business to-day the balance
as II stood on the books OF the Treasury
was $50. IA, ,s4s. and 1t is generally expected
that II will fall below $so,OoO~o during
this week. The total balance on the lst
instant was ss5,l9s,aS, showing reduction
during the month OF s4.n2.3ss. The loss,
howeyer. has fallen more largely upon the
currency balance than upon the gold re-
serve.
The marked excess Of expenses over re-
ceipts. II Is now believed, will show a
deficiency In the revenues at the close OF
the calendar year OF, approximately, N1.-
0O0eO0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
A PHILANTHRoPlST GONE.
His Last Act Muniflcent Charity-iiis
Death Sudden.

YONKERS. y. y. December 26.-Robert
c. Foster, millionaire and philanthropist,
aged 81 years, died in the Parish House
Of Trinity Episcopal church, New Ro-
chelle, this morning. The deceased at
tended the Christmas service in the church
yesterday in apparently excellent health.
At the conclusion of the service he took
a position at the door of the auditorium,
and handed each Of the poorer members
and attendants AT the church $50 gold
piece as a Christmas gift when they
passed from the building He had Just
completed his charity. when he suddenly
Teeled. and would have fallen, had he not
been supported by several friends VINO
stood by. He was removed to the parish
house OF the church by direction Of the
rector the Rev. G. +. Candy, and. medi-
cal aid summoned. He died there this
morning at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
A LwERY-srAsLE CONSUMED.
Horses and Carriages All saved-Cigarettes
or firecrackers the Cause.

CONVICTION, VA, December s.-tspe-
cial -Montgomery's feed and livery sta
bic caught fire this afternoon about Sis
O'Clock, and in short time was a total
wreck. The horses and carriages were all
saved, but a large quantity OF feed was
destroyed The stable was owned by the
Covsngton Investment Company. which
Just one year ago lost It's hotel by fire.
There was no insurance either ON the
buiIilng or the contents. The fire is sup
posed to have originated either from fire.
crackers or cigarettes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
COLORADO LEGISLATURE CONVENED
And II Is Done In the Governors Character
istie Manner.

DENVER. December 2s.--Governor
Waite has issued call convening the
Legislature in extraordinary session jan
uary 10th.
The call is Characteristic of the Gov
ernor. He claims that this Session VIII
give the Legislature the best opportunity
II has eyer had 10 do something for Col
orado.
Mass-meetings were held In this city and
various towns and cities In the State at
,.,nirb strong resolutions were passed
against the proposed action. and commit.
teen of prominent men have daily visited ted
the Governors ONCE 70 protest ssa'ns' 'nas,
on extra session. The movement was
stronely opposed in Governor Waife,s
Sane town, Aspen. but to all app*als
the Governor has given unsa,isIac.ers .,'.s
answers and has Indicated aIh along tnas
~ woi,ld convene the Legislature
THE CALL NOT YET ISSUED.
Governor Waite this evening stated tnss ss
b,s oflcisl can for an extra session wsn'a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
TRAMPS ARE THICK.
They Make Life in Kansas "A Burden-Their
Depredations.

TOPEKA, KAN. December 26.-Repre-
sentations of depredations committed by
tramps continue TO come in from all parts
of the State. Along the eastern border
tramps are thick. and generally travel
In gangs OF half dozen. They are crowd
ing into the larger towns. where they say
they will have the protection OF the ponce
and the Governor. Every day a number
of tramps call at Governor Lewellyn's
Office and beg for money with which to
buy something to eat. The Governor has
found this to be a burden, and has re-
fused TO further aid them.
Sunday night seven tramps broke into
q Methodist church and took a big supply
of edibles and candies which the ladies'
had prepared for the children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
A eRAkEMAN INSTANTLY KILLED.


ROANOKE. VA. December &.-tspe-
ciaL) L)--walter Smith. brakeman on the
Norfolk and Western railroad, whose
home Is at Lithla. was killed this morn
ins about Q o'clock near Mace, abous
seventeen miles north of this city. under
remarkable circumstances The high wind
prevailing blew of the roof OF box-car
on which he was standing. Just as the
train was crossing trestle % feet high.
The unfortunate man fell into lie favine
below and was instantly killed. lie was
% years old and unmarried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
The Georgia Gun.

AUGUSTA. GA, December PA spe-
c,al from Dalton. Ga. to the Chronicle
says: at a dance at Jim Brackets
house, in Murray county. last night a.
B. Adams was killed by pistoi-shot while
In the yard. 1t is not known who fired
the shot"
Another special TO the Chronicle from
Dalton, Ga. says: John Camp. a revenue
officer. was shot to-day In the country,
while attempting TO arrest a recently
liberated inmate OF the asylum"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
IMPRESSED WITH THE SOUTH.
The Kind Spirit Manifested In This Section
Toward Northerners.

BOSTON, MASS, December 8.-Gov-
ernor Russell this morning received a
very interesting report of the Farmers
National Congress. which was recently
held at Savannah. II came from Hon.
Daniel Needham. OF Groton. president OF
the New England Agricultural Associa-
ton, delegated by Governor Russell 70
represent Massachusetts, In the Savannah
conference. He was deeply impressed by
his visit to the South and the Kind
spirit manifested there towards the visi-
tors from the North and other parts OF
the Union. The congress was complete
success
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
SPANISH ANARCHISTS CONFESS.
The Clue Leading to Their Arrest Given by
n Child.

BARCELONA, December 26.-The An
archist Cerecueloa, who was recently ar
rested at Huesca, has made confess
sion, in which he acknowledges that he
threw the bomb In the Liceo Theatre.
The bombs found beneath the seats In
the theatre were placed there by an
Italian Anarchist named Saldini. who
is also under arrest and has likewise
made confession.
Anarchist Codna manufactured the
bombs from moulds prepared by Sivepot'
the printer who was arrested the other
day for implication in the dynamite out
RACES, and who confessed that he had
made these moulds.
The s-year-old child whose statements
first gave the clue by which the cuiprits
were detected lived in the house where
Codina lodged. This chilo says that the
bombs thrown at General Campos were
concealed in pots Of artificial flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
A MYSTERY SOLVED.
Tho Disappearance of Two Young People
ExpIaiDed-They We're Drowned.


ExplaiDed-They Were Drowned.
ITHACA. n. Y. December 2G.-The body
Of Miss Yeargin. who was drowned in
Cayuga Lake several weeks ago. was
washed ashore last night near the depot
at McKinney's Station on the Auburn
branch of the Lehigh Valley road.
Miss Yeargin went rowing with Instruc-
tor Merriam. of Cornell College, some
six weeks ago, and the two failed TO re-
turn. They were undoubtedly drowned
together by the capsizing Of the boat
Great interest has been taken in the
case on account of the prominence of the
young people At one time a report was
circulated 20 the effect that Mr.. Merriam
and Miss Yeargin had been seen together
in New York city after the date of their
disappearance from Ithaca.
The finding Of the body of Miss Yearyin
disproves that story, and no doubt re-
mains but that the couple met their dea.h
in the lake by the overturnng OF their
boat.
Miss Yeargin was one Of the most promi-
nent young women at Saga College. Her
home was in Laurens, s. e.
DR. Merriams home was at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
ROLLlNC.MlLLS ASSIGN.
Pretended Cause; " Cleveland for President
and the Wilson BILL"

PHILADELPHIA. PA, December 26.-
The Mahonlng- Valley Rolling-Mill Com
pany with headquarters in this city and
mills in Danvile, Montour county. went
into the hands of receivers to-day. The
liabilities are $4,000 and the assets SSSZ-
00 JAsse Cox, OF this city. and Charles
I, Baisey. OF Harrisburg botii directors
of the company, are the receivers.
Abraham $. Patterson. the president
OF the company, said this afternoon that
the reason the receivers were applied Tor
was on account OF the financial strin-
gency, crippled trade. and. as Mr.. Pat-
terson said with sarcasm, Cleveland Tor
President. and the Wilson tariff bill.
The plant consists OF ten double puddnns
furnaces. six heating furnaces, ana tnrse
trains OF rolls. having q capacity OF 800
tons Of skelp-lron per week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
Murder from Ambush.

NASHVILLE, TENN. December D.
DR.. Stanton Malone was wayldd and
killed by Lon Fouteh near Cokeyille. In
Dc Ralb county, to-day. 1t seems that
Fautch entertained an old grudge against
the Doctor. The two met yesterday, and
the quarrel was renewed. When the Doc
tor left the house Foutch waited for him
and shot him from ambush.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
LAST or cARzA's MEN.
Nearly All the Others Serving Out Jail and

Nearly All the Others Serving Out jail and
Penitontiary Sentences.
SAN ANTONIO. TEX. December o.
Captain Joseph Shelly, Deputy United
States Marshal on the lower Rio Grande
border, arrived here to-day from Starr
county With three Mexicans, who are
allered TO have been prominently con-
nected with the Cara revolutionary move
ment. They are said TO be the last OK
Garza's army. The total number VINO
have been arrested Is ao nearly all OF
this number having been tried and con-
victed tn the Federal Court here and at
BYovnsvilIe. and are now terving out
jail ana penitentiary sentences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
DEATH OF MALCOLM H. JOHNSTON
A Son of Colonel Richard Malcolm John
ston, of Baltimore.

SAVANNAH, GA. December pa spe-
cial from Miledgevilie, Ga. TO the Morn
ing News Says Hon. Malcolm II. John
ston, son of Colonel Richard Malcolm
Johnston, of Baltimore. died after very
short Illness tonight at the residence or
his cousin, DR.. Mark Johnston. Mr.
Johnston was for a term or two a
member OF the House Of Delegates OF
Maryland from the city of Baltimore.
He will be buried in Sparta. Ga, at the
old Johnston burying-ground, on the
morning Of the 2Sth. Mr.. Johnston was
recognized as one OF the most thorough
scholars in the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
Ivnched After All.

SAVANNAH. GA, December ga spe-
cial to the Morning News from Balm
bridge, Ca. says: Calvin Thomas, the
negro who feloniously assaulted Mrs. Sell
lers, an account OF which appeared In the
Morning News to-day, did not die dur
ing the day. as expected by the attend
ing physician, and he was taken out last
night by unknown parties and hanged"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-27
Christmas Holiday Rates from Richmond
via Petersburg to All Stations on the
Norfolk and Wcstern RaIlrond

To Norfolk, $50; 10 Lynchburg. s.. and
correspondingly low rates to all other
stations.
Tickets on sale December 22d 10 25th
inclusive. and from December 30th to
January LIST. inclusive, good to return
until January g. 1894.
For full Information apply TO Richmond
Transfer Company. e0l east Main street !:
II. u. Owen. ticket agent at Byrd-street
station, or at compaBy's ONCE. sss east
Main street. II. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.