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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Lynching at Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. February 14.-Tbis
city is intensely excited tonight over q
fiendish assault made here this morning
upon Mrs. NJ. A. Moore. a highly respected
widow. by a negro. who found the lady
alone In the house. His victim Is 81 years
old and the mother of seven grown chill
dren. A negro named Andy Blount was
subsequently arrested on suspicion, but
Mrs. Moore IL in doubt whether he is the
man. Neighbors, however, believe him
guilty. The negro protests his innocence,
and an investigation tv number of lead
ing citizens indicate that he speaks the
truth. At 8 o'clock tonight the jail was
surrounded by hundred head.strong citi-
zens, determined to lynch the negro. At
this hour % o'clock z. NJ it looks as if
they will succeed in their purpose despite
the protests of the authorities.
LGter.-At 1O;3O o'clock tonight an infu-
rated mob battered down the outer door
Of the county Jail and finally forced their
way into cell where Andy Blount, the
suspected assailant of Mrs. Moore. was
confined. DESPITE tho protests of the jail
officials and many leading citizens, they
took the negro down 10 the bridge which
crosses the Tennessee river. and his lifeless
corpse now bangles from one of the arches.
Sentiment here is almost evenly divided
as to the mans guilt.
Later st'H.-Later facts show that the
negro's identity and guilt were fully estab-
llshed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15

WASHINGTON. February 1.-THE Presi-
dent to-day nominated Myron Nj. Parker,
of the District Of Columbia. 10 be Com
missioner of the District OF Columbia,
rice John W. Douglass, whose term has
expired.
Secretary Rusk has issued circular to
the managers and agents OF railroad ana
transportation companies, stockmen. ana
others. notifying them that contagious
and infectious disease known as splenetic-
or southern fever exists among cattle IN
belt of country which he describes IN de-
tail, and which extends from Texas through
nortions of Kansas. Missouri, and Tennes-
see to North Carolina Virginia, and Mary
land.
Alta meeting of the House Committee on
Ways and Means to-day the resolution
repeating the clause Of the Mckinley tarln
act providing that after January 1. 1874,
the duty on manufactures OF max con!aIn-
ing over 100 threads TO the square men
shall be increased from 80 per cent, the
present rate, to 80 per cent. was amended
so as to read that the present rate OF 80 per
cent. shall continue until January i,
1875. IL ia asserted that the provision
in the Mckinley act has failed in its ayow-
ed purpose-vlz.. the introduction of the
fne-lInen industry i'll the United States
and should therefore be repealed. The
GMenuneHJ lnhuo to-ua9 III enO
as introduced was proposed by Mr.. Bur-
rows and meets with general acceptance,
80 that it is possible 1t may pass. by the
date named. 1895, it is likely that Demo-
cratic tariff revision will have gone into
effect. and this schedule can be fixed in ac-
cordance with Democratic policy.
Bids were opened IN the office OF the
Secretary of the Navy to-day for. 6,7O0
tons of nlcktl-steel and Haryeylzed-steel
srmor for vessels now being constructed
for the navy in conformity with an act OF
Congress appropriating Si,OO00oO fol, the
purchase. Contrary to expectation, there
were two bidders only, the Carnegie Steel
Company, OF Pittsburg. and the Bethlehem
Iron Works, of Bethlehem. Pa. The.prices
asked for nickel steel ranged from $525 to
$3.50 per ton, according to the shape OF the
plate; for HaryeyIzed steel from S575 tc
Sc75 npr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
GUYS A LARGE FACTORY
Mr.. Pope Purchases the Clarke Property
at Twenty-nrst and Main.

Mr.. John Pope. the resident managing
director of tho American Tobacco Com
pany, has purchased the large tobacco.
factory and grounds &C the corner OF
Twenty first and Nam streets, which he. ,
for number of years been owned and oc-
cupied by Captain Maxwell L. CLARKE.
The bargain was closed yesterday after
noon, the sale being made through Nessrs.
X. b. Chatiin h Co. The lot u l35x2O6 feet,
and the factory is four stories high and
very roomy. The price was S2s,OOO AMI
the transaction a cash one.
The property was bought by Mr.. Pope
personally. and it Is not yet known whether
it will be transferred TO the American To-
bacco Company or not. IL will DO used by
the company, however. as a leaf-fac;ory,
more room than they now have beng need
ed for this branch of their business.
The company have as yet reached No de-
termination with reference TO rebuilding.
Though o little cramped in tho Kinney
branch, where a large quantity OF new ma
chinery has been put in, all of the hands
are at work, and as many cigarettes ara
being turned out now as before the big
fire Of several weeks ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Contracts for Alm.hou.e Provisions.

The Board of Public Interests OF tho city
met yesterday evening. but there was no
matter TO be considered by it and prompt
adjournment was had. Those present wera
Messrs. Harwood, Brown, Trower. and
Christian.
The quarterly session Of tho Council
Committee on Relief of the Poor was held
at the almshouse yesterday evening.
After the transaction OF the usual rou-
tine business the committee awarded con.
tracts for provisions for the Almshouse for
the next three months. as follows; Fresh
beef and lamb, 10 A. Eichel sugar-cured
shoulders, to V. Hechler h Brothers cof-
fee, tea, corn. brown-stuf. ship-stud, oats,
&C., to Vashon Il Rose; sugar and her.
rings. to J. s. Moore N Co.. soap and salt.
to Thomas Potts & Co; vinegar. to L. g..
Younger; rice. molssses. and lard. 70
Davenport 4 Co. medicines, to Mr. Rob-
bins: pills to W. X. Phillips.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Deaths of Two Ladies'.

Mrs. Ada G. Ball, wife OF Rev. DR.. I. =.
Bell, assistant corresponding secretary Of
the Foreign Mission Board Of the Southern
Baptist Convention and Mayor OF Barton
Heights, died Monday night. The funeral
services will be held at Clay-Street Bap-
tist church at o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Saunders. wife of Mr. Clyde
w. Saunders. popular young printer.
on Morris street, after brief illness. The
deceased had not been long married. She
was Miss Badger and granddaughter
of the late Wellington Puckett. Mrs.
Saunders was Q young woman or many
personal charms and was greatly beloved
by wide circle of friends. The funeral
will take place from Pine-Street Baptist
church at IL o'clock tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
To Procars m Statue.

The Committee on Design Of the Private
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Associa-
sion held meeting yesterday afternoon
IN the office of President Elicit. OF tho
State Bank. Besides Dir. Elicit there
were present Messrs. W. 4. Cutshsw, B.
L. Crump. and l.. ID. Crenshaw.
Captain Carlton Mccarthy. the sacreta-
nv of the association. submitted the letter
that he had been requested to write to
Sir Moses Ezekiel, terminating the cor
respondence with him IN reference 10 fur
nishing the figure that IL to surmount tho
monument on Libby Hill. Tho letter was
approved.
The committee had some informal talk
about the design for the figure, but no
action was taken. Ii has not been decided
whether to ask competitive designs or iuso
to employ some sculptor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Salisbury Attacks Gladstone.

(By Aaglo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON. February 1i.-In the House of
Lords to-day Lord Salisbury asked the
Archbishop of Canterbury whether the
tone of the government notes directed TO
the Church Commission to deal with
Welsh dioceses was such as If the sus-
pensory bill was already law. The Arch
inc that the assignment of certain
funds of the Diocese of st. Asaph's
had been suspended. Lord Salisbury
thereupon proceeded to make furious at
tack upon the government. He declared
that Mr.. Gladstone's administration was
guilty of serious transgression of the
Constitution. The action taken in regard
to the Irish Church afforded no precedent
IN this case. Robbery of the Church of
Ireland had been followed by the robbery
of landlords and the proposed mutilation
of the state 1t was indecent on the part
or the government 10 attempt by private
action TO anticipate decision OF the legls-
lafurp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15

of Chicago, paraded as the guard of houor
of the King. who was impcrsonAted by
Captain John Poitevept. The Queen OF
the Carnival was Miss Ella Sinnott, and
she and her Maids Of Honor viewed the
parade from the gallery Of the Piokwick
Club All the clubs were magnlhcently
decorated. and they had erected special
stands. from which the beauty of all Sec
tions Of tho country viewed the parade.
The weather changed for the worse after
the day parade, aud the Mystic Krewe Of
komus had misty night for its street dis
play. The subject was Salambo. and the
book was illustrated with wealth of color,
brilliant effects. lovely costumes. and
bright illumination. "a became q dream
Of the Orient. Komus rode at the
head Of the pageant and was followed by
the title car. Then came the Feast in the
Gardens OF Hamilcar; Gisio and the
Golden Legion; Barbarians Leaving Car
thage Veil of Tanit; Narr Havos at Ma
tho's Tent: Hanno at Utica: the Galley of
Hamilcar Barca: the Elders in the Hall of
Moloch. Saiambo's Stair-C Case Torturing
of the Barbarians; Zarxas with. Gisio's
Head the Destruction OF the Aqueduct;
the Yelled Gods; the Young Hannibal;
the Sacrifice OF Moloch: the War Ele-
phant: Matho. the Last Of the Mercenaries.
and Salambos. Both Rex and Komus
held receptions after the night parade.
The Kings ball and the Komus ball were
magnificent affairs.
Nardi Gras in Mobile.
MOBILE. Ala. February 14.-Mardi Gras
was appropriately observed to-day by two
night parades. Tbe dsy parades at o'clock
were comic IN character. aud were by the
" Knights OF Revelry" and .Ee Comic
Cowboys" tonight the Infant Mys-
tics" psraded with nine floats, illustrating
the elements of nature. The Order of
Myths" Pave in ten floats review of the
life Of Columbus. These two parades were
brilliant creations and were received with
great applause. They were followed by
grand balls at night. in which society peo-
pie from oil the neighboring country took
part.
The General Assembly Of Alabama. who
are guests OF the city, were taken on an
excursion down the bay this morning ana
entertained at the various clubs during
the afternoon. Tonight they attended
the balls and at o'clock left on special
train for Montgomery to resume their
Legislative labors.
Tho carnival was the most successful In
years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
uNco, GOOD GARDNER SENTENCED.
A Dramatic Scene-Genuine Tears from
LAWYER
lBy telegraph to tho Dispatch. J

New YoRK, February 14.-Cbarles W.
Gardner, the chief detective of DR.. Park
hursts society, who was convicted OF at
tempting to extort mOney from Lillio CHI
ton, the keeper Of dlsOrderly house, was
sentenced TO two years at hard labor IN the
State prison by Recorder Smythe III the
General Sessions this morning.
After Gardner was led away dramatic
scene was enacted in the courtroom. Re
corder Smythe requested LAWYERS Con
and Jerome, who had conducted GARDENERS
defence, to be seated, "a he had something
TO say to them. He told them that durlng
the trial they had been guilty OF unbe-
coming conduct, and that he would at
once proceed TO investigate what punish
ment should be inflicted upon them.
The Recorder recited the charges be
would prefer against them from type
written affidavit and dwelt upon the lnso-
lent remarks Of the counsel. When the Re:
corder had finished Mr.. Jerome arose and
said he had closely followed the speclhca-
tions and presented his sincere apology TO
the court Here Lawyer Jerome broke
down. and tears rolled down his cheeks.
MIR. Goff then arose and reiterated Mr. Je-
rome's apology. He said that he had not
intended to be offensive 10 the court lie
sked for the privilege OF counsel and re-
quested that the matter be postponed.
The Recorder SAID he would put the hear,
ing down for next Monday and would
serve each with copy OF the charges.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
THE CHARLESTON CASE ENDED.
znchnrv-Thomp u.

New York. February 14.-At st. Thomas,s
church this afternoon Miss Elizabeth
Clarkson Thompson, daughter OF ex-uov-
erpor Hugh s. Thompson. of South caro-
lima. and James Grier Zachary were mar
RED Mr. Zachary 10 weil-knoWh daMsTi W.
haitian and LAWYERS clubs. The wedding
Ceremony was performed by the Rev; John
Wesley Brown. Lieutenant James IL. OH
yer, of the United States Navy, was
the best man. and the ushers were Cary
Hutchinson. W. w. Sharpe. Roland ConH-
i'm. and Frederick McKennsy. Miss Caro-
line Thompson was the maid OF aonor'
Among those at the church were e1-oeotv,
tarv and Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild, John
A. Mccall, MIR. and Mrs. Trenholm, Con-
cressman and Mrs. Hemphill. and Con-
eressnan and Mrs. Oates OF Alabama.
Miss Butler, Miss wilkins, and MISS
Cuthbert Of Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Club Liquor "Business."

New ORLEANS, La, February 1.-THE
Supreme Court yesterday handed down an
opinion in the case of the State Us. the
Boston and Pickwick clubs. the two crack
social organizations Of the city, for suits
for license for following the business Of
liquor-dealers and keeping billiard and
pool-rooms and restaurants. The Court
ordered that the defendants be held liable
for all licenses from 1888 to date. The
Sunday law is not mentioned in the opin-
ion. but it IS claimed that as the clubs are
placed on an equal footing with saloons
the law will be operative in their case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Pilgrimage TO Rome.

IBy AngI0-Amerlcau cADIe 70 tae DlspHsch.I
LONDON, February 1i.-Three trains left
the Victoria Station this morning convey
ing 534 pilgrims on their way TO Rome to
the Pope on his episcopal
jubilee. The journey was suggested by
Cardinal Archbishop Vaughan, and at his
request the organization OF the pilgrimage
was undertaken by the Catholic Union of
Great Britain, body with branches in
every Catholic diocese in the United
Kingdom. The chief object of the move
ment Is "a great public profession of faith
in Jesus Christ and in the supremacy Of
His Vicar-Leo Kill"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
A..ty.ane.aav serxIca..

To-day being Ash Wednesday. the be.
ginning of Lent, services will be held IN all
the Catholic aud Episcopal churches. ln
the latter there will DO both morning ana
night services. At the Cathedral there will
be 8 O'clock services tonight and at St,
Mary's German Catholic O'clock mass.
The services at st. Johns to-day will be
at III A. NJ. and z. NJ. There will also DO
a special service Friday at T. NJ: Rev.
DR.. Grammer will preach Ash-Wednes-
day night, and Rev. SIR. bowman on Fri
day afternoon. Both are strong. instruc-
tive preachers.
At the Bishops request his visitation u
st. Johns has been postponed 10 the al
ternoon Of the second Sunday IN March,
the 18th proximo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15

The resignation Of Captain Edgerton 9.
Roge6, the commnndant of the Asnby
Light Horse, created considerable sur
PRISE and regret in military circles.
although IL was known by many that be
contem plated Q withdrawal from martial
life. It has not yet been decided who will
be his successor. Lieutenant George b.
Pegram is the next ofiicer in rank, but as
states that he would decline the captaincy
IL it weIe offered him. He will. however.
have charge of the troop until an election
is ordered. which will be about month
hance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Conyention of Telegraphers.

PITrsBURG, Pa. February 14.-The lobby
OF the st. Charles Hotel was thrOnged this
morning with representative telegraphers,
Who have assembled from all parts of the
United States TO participate in the conven-
ton of Commercial Teleeraphers of North
America. The opening session was called
to order at 1890 o'clock this morning be-
hind closed doors. Moro than sixty dele
gates responded to the roll-call. The
morning session of the convention was
taken up in the examination Of creden-
tials. appointment of committees. and the
address Of Supreme Chancellor Bear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
TRIAL FOR MURDER.
INTEREST IN THE MoFFeTT-ctARk
CASE STILL UNABATE0.
j. p. Harrison Closes HE Argument for
the Defsace-wifs and Chiid Of the
Prisoner Present--An Appeal


DASviLLH, Va, February H.--There was
another large crowd in the Hastings Court
to-day to hear the argument in the Clark
murder trial. James P. Harrison, Of coun-
sci tor the defence. resumed the speech
which he began yesterday afternoon. In
the first place he attacked the dying dscla-
ration of tho deceased. He said he did
not mean to impeach Moffett's word, but
1t was proven by doctors that when the
declaration was made Mosfett was in con-
dition OF physical collapse and Yves not
himself. Again. that Moffett said Clark
opened fire on him when several steps
away. while the evidence Of eye-witnesses
was that there was scuffle before the FIRST
shot was fred, and that the men were in
close quarters wnen Moffett was shot.
WAS JUSTIFIED.
He also argued that Clark thought Mot
fett drew pistol on him and shot him, and.
therefore. was justified in defending his hfe.
The prosecution, he said. had not shown
malice on the part of Clark, but the malice
of Moifett had rather followed Clark.
Moffett first struck at Clark on election
day. then publicly insulted him. and then
published an article IN nh-Liqlor. again
denouncing Clark in public print. Clark
SUOt 1Vt mDuctt tuo PttuSncA, oVs sAShNss
the editor and politician.
LIBERTY AND LICENSE.
He believed in the liberty Of the press,
but there is difference between liberty
and license, and the Bill of Rights. which
guarantees the liberty OF the press, also
makes an editor responsible for abuse oi
that liberty. There Is an unwritten Law
which justified man in taking the life o'
a brute who assaults woman. and also an
unwritten law which iustifies man ~
shooting an editor who ruthlessly staos
his character through the public print.
The case of White, who killed Ward al
Abingdon, was cited. Harrison argued
therefore. that leaving out the question OF
self.defence, his client should be acquitted
on the ground of excusable homicide or
justifable homicide.
A TENDER APPEAL.
In conclusion Harrison made a tender
appeal TO the Jury. which moved Clarl
and his wife 10 tears. Harrison's .speeci
was six and three-quarter hours in length
Clark's little girl came IN during the eve
ming hour aud sat IN her fathers lap
Clark broke down and sobbed ike
woman. After q short recess Judge Black
we'll began q speech for the defence, bu
had not proceeded far when the court sd
iourned, Blackwell asked Aylett If he wa
not here at tho call of and representini
the Prohibition faction. Aylett denied
that such was the fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
WAR In EARNEST.
THE KANSAS DUAL LEGISLATURE
FINALLY COMES TO BLOWS.
I've Repubiicans Knocked Down and Sew
ersi Other Men Badly Bruised-stili
More Excitement Anticipated.
[By teIeersp oh 70 the Dispatch. /

TOPEKA, KAN. February H.-War is on
In real earnest between the two houses of
the Legislature and blows have been ex-
changed. There are now open threats by
the Populists of sensational hostilities,
and at any moment there may be some
thing more than the talk which has been
30 long INDUCED in. An attempt by the
Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms of the Republi-
can House to arrest Ben. G. Rich, clerk OF
the Populist House, on orders from the Re-
publicans caused conflict, during which
two Republicans were knocked down and
several men on both sides were badly
bruised by blows of fists. II Is generally
agreed that tomorrow will witness the
most exciting scenes known in Kansas in
years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
southerH-SvCIety Dinner.

NEW YORK. Februarg 1i.-It is expected
that the dinner of the. Southern Society
at the Madison-Square Garden Assembly
rooms on February 22d will be Of rare in
terest. DIR. J. II. Parker will preside, and
Joseph Choate. John G.. Carlisle, Senator
Il. B. Vance of North Carolina, Congress
man John Allen of Mississippi. and Josiah
Quincy of Massachusetts will deliver ad,
dresses. The boxes have been sold. and
there will be large attendance of women
as spectators. The dinner will be the
seventh annual one Of the society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
George Giblin Acquitted.

The case of George Giblin. the Greek
charged with q malicious assault upon
Peter Johnson. was tried in the Hastings
Court yesterday evening. The jury brought
in verdict acquitting the accused.
The other cases disposed of In this tri-
brnal yesterday were the following:
Edward Dickerson, charged with bur-
glary, acquitted, but held TO await the &C.
tion of the next grand jury on charge Of
housebreaking.
Gabriel Coleman plead guilty of carrying
concealed weapons and was fined $40. He
was sent to jail for seven months on two
charges of petit larceny.
w. J. Henry. charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons, was fined go.
John A. Turner. charged with similar
offence, was assessed ike amount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
TO IRELANo's FRIENDS.
Statement OF the Provisions of the New
Home-Ruie Bill


ByAnslo-American cable to the DisDstch.l
LONDON. February 14.-The following
statement of the contents of the home
rule bill has been officially handed to
correspondent:
THE bill offers Ireland legisla-
ture, free deal in all Irish affairs,
and an executive government responsible
to that Legislature. In all main principles
and in political machinery it is much bet
ter than the bill of 1886. The Irish Pariia-
mentary party. at meeting specially
summoned after the delivery Of Mr. Glad,
stones great speech, cordially accepted
the new home-rule constitution as o
satisfactory scheme of Irish national self
government. subject TO endeavors in com;
mittee to improve the proposed financial
arrangements. and to have the time short
eped wherein the land question IS to be
withheld from the purview OF the Irish
national legislature. We are authorized
by the perty to transmit this resolution to
the friends and supporters of Irish liberty
in the United States and Canada.
lSignedl JOHN DILLON,
MICHAEL DAyIrr."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
No Pianos for Chicago.

New YORK, February 14.-At the monthly
meeting Of the New York Association OF
Piano Manufacturers this afternoon seven-
teen firms reported through their repre-
sentatives that they had decided not to
send any exhibits to the Chicago Far.
Dissatisfaction regarding the space as
signed is gwen as the chief reason for this
action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15
Millions of spindies Idle.
tBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatcl

IBy AnKIO-AmefIchn capIo 10 tuo DIspHVcu'I
LONDON. February l4.-More of the mas
ter cotton-spinners of Lancashire have
given notice that they are willing TO act in
unison with the Master Cotton-Spinners'
Federation and cease work in order to pre-
vent those of their employees who belong
to the Operatives Union from aiding those
who are on strike against the per cent.
reduction IN wages proposed by the fede-
ration OF mill-owners. Seventeen millions
of spindles are idle and 1000, 900 are work
tpo abort
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-15

week. The match was for s25o side. The
conditions were thirty yards rise and
sixty yards boundary. The match was
shot under modified Hurlingham rules.
The race was keen and exciting one
At one time II looked as II
Fulford would be sn easy winner; then he
missed couple of easy ones and Work
caught him. He managed to get the lead
again, aud lost it after he and Work bad
ford could not shoot losing race. He
los; his nerve when Mr.. Work tied him,
and making q clean break of twelve birds
the amateur won.