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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
THE DAVENPORT INOUTRT.
Lieutenant Purcell Tells Some Funny
Stories About Him.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Dec. THE tes-
timony taken by the court OF inquiry
which Lieutenant Davenport asked for
In relation to his conduct while executive
officer OF the Nipsic, one OF the American
men-of-war wrecked by the Samoan hur-
rcane OF five years ago. is assuming
decidedly spicy and personal aspect.
Lieutenant Purcell, cne OF the witnesses
examined, has put on the records OF the
court I'm detail statement that as
soon as the snip had been beached on the
night OF the storm. Lieutenant Davenport
disarrayed himself to quite Garden OF
Eden extent. and filling his mouth with
$40 gold pieces. gracefully dived from the
main chain OF the ship and swan ashore.
This was after the order had been given
10 abandon the ship but an hour before
any of the others Of his brother officers
had left. The witness admitted personal
dislike TO Davenport and that he had
made report against him to the New
York Yacht Club. which had resulted I'm
the withdrawal OF Dayenport's appoint
ment for membership.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
Unsuitable Homie de.

MOBILE, Dec. IA special 10 the Reg.
lister from Subuta. Miss, says:
Constable l.. j. Jenkins was cursing and
threatening the life Of +. n. Patten yes
tereay while drunk. Patten swore out
warrant against him. and Jenkins armed
himself with a wagon spoke and pistol
and the moment Patten entered the door
Jenkins knocked him down with the
spoke While down Patten empued the
contents OF his pistol IN jenkins body
hitting him with every bullet other
parties were in the conspiracy. but It has
not yet developed Jenkins fired four
shots. hitting Patten in the back twice
The pistol being against his body caused
the balls 10 glance. and will not prove
fatal IL was a clear case Of justifiabie
homicide. jenkins lived about an hour.
Whisky was at the bottom Of the trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
A PHOSPHATE TRUST IHE LATEST.
A Company About to BE Organized to Con-
troll the Florida Rock.

BALTIMORE. MD, Dec. IA phos-
phate trust is in sight. A dispatch from
jacksonville, Fla. to the Manufacturers
Record says that company is about TO
be organized to control the Florida phos-
phate rock. 1t is intended TO dictate the
standard state the percentage or quality
of each cargo. and the foreign buyers can
purchase on these ratings or go without
the phosphate. The capitalization OF the
company is not definitely settled, but VIII
be between 500 900 and 100000 This com
pany will advance a stipulated sum 10
each mining company as II delivers us
rock in market. the sum being suflcient
10 reimburse the company for actual out,
lay I'm the matter Of wages, etc; then
when the rock is sold the balance OF the
amount due will be paid over The new
company are 10 anayze all rock and guar
antee its quality.
The companies that do the mining VIII
continue their individual existence, yet
have a strong auxiliary company that
will fnancier their sales. All rock will
be sold In Florida. and thus there will
be large saving In doing away with
statesmen and middlemen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
TRIAL or COUGHLIN.
Alleged Aceomplice in the Murder of
Dr.. Cronin on Trial for His Life.

CHICAGO. ILL, Dec. THE services
of four police officers and two bailins We're
required to keep back the throng that
sought admission this morning TO the court
room within which Daniel Coughlin is
on trial for his life for completely in the
murder of Or. Cronn. Each person ad-
mitted was closely scrutinized on general
principles, and a good many were ordered
10 stand back Taking up tie thread Of
his story from the point at which he broke
of yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Seaman, for
the State alluded TO the mystery sur
rounding the men accused and suspected,
and instanced j. NJ. Simonds and Cooney,
VINO had fled after their part in the crime
had been done, and had never since been
seen by honest eyes.
Immediately Judge Wing was on his feet
with a vigorous objection, based upon the
fact that the men named were not upon
trial. Counseps reference, he said, violated
all the rules Of practice, and wiped out all
the landmarks OF law.
The State responded that Burke's flight
could be used as evidence against Cough
lin.
The Court ruled that as Simonds was not
mentioned in the indictment, any reference
70 his part in the conspiracy would be
improper.
Mr.. Scanlan then proceeded with his
narration of the case.
The speaker excOriated the "cowardly
assassins, who. although four 10 one, dared
not face their victim. but struck him
down from behind" at which Coughlin
flushed and WINGED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
U1IIING Al ROME.
signor Zanardelli Holds Another con
ference With the King.

ROME. Dec. THE political situation
here is still uncertain. No one knows ex-
city what the outcome win be but SO
far a. can be learned. IL Is that Signor
Zanardelli, If he is unable 10 modify his
present ministerial list, will definitely
throw up his mandate 10 form cabinet
and resume his place as president of the
Chamber Of Deputies. He had a confer
ence lasting three hours with King Hum
bert this afternoon The summoning OF
Signor Farini, president Of the Senate,
and others by the King was only for the
purpose OF procuring their advice.
II transpired this evening that the dis
affected members of the Ianardelli Cabi-
net wers Admiral Raceha, Minister OF
Marine; General Baratirie, Minister OF
Foreign Affairs General San Mariana.
Minister Of War, and Pietoro Vaccheli,
Minister Of Treasury. All four withdrew
from the Cabinet, and Immediately after
ward Premier Zanardelli renounced the
Kings mandate to form a ministry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08

force has been disbaBded and the nation-
al troops In Tire province or state are
now the guardians Of the peace OF the
place.
at Pernambuc0 there vas no disturb
ance. so FAR az / know. Jose Mariana
with whom Meilo was In correspondence.
was arrested by the governor. DR.. Bar
bosa de Lima. upon information from the
authorities at Rio that he might en-
deavor 70 make trouble II permitted TO
remain at liberty. His correspondence
with Mello. or portions OF H. were Sc
cured by the Federal officials. and il
was upon that that they acted"
Senior Mendoncz. commenting further
upon tho review of the situation in his
country, TO which he had previously re-
ferred, said.
"As 10 the column Of revolutlonists
reported 20 be approaching Sac Paulo.
! am inclined 70 the belief that It will
be found to be another case OF three
black crows. It was first stated to num-
ber 5000 men; later came 4 correction,
that it should have been 5000. And when
the facts come to be known. ! confident
ly expect that number 10 vanish. IL
Brazil IS 10 be separated into two or
three or half dozen separate SOW
ereignties." said the minister in conclu-
sion. Il have no doubt that any one Of
them VIII be abe TO maintain itself
AGAINST foes from without and repress
revolutions within
As the reporter was leaving he saw a
striking oil pain n of a handsome man
I'm brilliant military costume, which had
lust been brought in. That" explained
Minister Mend0nC9, sis a picture OF
General Fonssca. She first president Of
Brazil We will have TO begin now, as
YOU did in the elriy days of the re-
public. and secure portraits Of our
presidents. 7 have no doubt there will
be O. hundred OF Them before the line
arTe 20
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
/ ROITIN THE REICHsTAG.
A Very Lively Time During the boerse
Tax Debate.

RERIIN. Dec. AN angry discussion
If the Boerse taxation proposal took
place in the Relchstag to-day.
Dr. Diedrich Hahn, National Liberal,
made a short speech In support Oh tne
proposed tax. ..t
Herr Liebermann Won Sonnebefs' anu
Semitic violently attacked Herr sineer
and Socialists generally Tor luehtilyins
themselves with the Boerse. ,...o.
Herr Singer shouted You had De''ei
take up your dishonored DIN
you are an associate OF usurerS' re-
turned the other. .,o
singer made an excited reply, but the
sound of his voice was drowned IN the
uproar that this passage had PROVOKED.
Shouts arose everywhere I'm the mouse
President Won Levetzow begged the
members to cease their dialogues.
Herr Schmidt demanded that the house
be called TO order.
president Won Levetzow said that he
had heard no insulting remarks
Herr Richter here shouted: SHAME
the president does not listen.
This came near provoking announcer W
roar, but the president rang the pen VIZ
lently and quelled the theateheu us
turbance.
The party leaders in the Reichstag have
decided that the discussion Of the new
wine and tobacco taxes shall be post
poned until after Christmas. The miner
commercial treaties will be read for the
second time on December 18th, ana Tor
the third time on December loth- Inc
Reichstag will adjourn on December lolh
for the Christmas holidays. ana reassem-
bic January 9Th. The bill for addiuoha'
taxation Of Bourse transactions mas oeeh
ref rred 10 a committee OF t"enty-elsh',
who undoubtedly will adopt it as framed
by the government
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
wEAIHEK koRE AsI.

WASHINGTON. y. C.. Dec. 7--For
Virginia Generally fair. variable winds.
For North Carolina: Fair. northeast
winds.
Weather conditions ard general fore
cast: The storm has remained nearly sta
tlonary TO the north OF Montana, increas-
ing In intensity
A ridge OF high pressure extends from
New FOundland 10 the Middle Gulf Coast.
and thence 10 the North Pacific Coast,
and Will dominate the weather. which
will be fair over the entire country e1-
cept in the extreme northwest. where
there will be snow furries. Snow fur
ries have occurred in the LAKE regions
and light rains on the Middle Gulf and
South Atlantic coasts The temperature
has fallen In the lower lake region and
the Allegheny mountain. and has gen
orally risen elsewhere. The temperature
will rise east Of the Mississippi river ex-
eept on the Atlantic coast. where II viii
remain stationary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
BOWARD's HANbWRITING
Recognized as That of Lord Moore's.
Messrs. New ard Lincoln to Testify.

JACKSON. TENN, Dec. I'm the trial
OF Rev. q. +. Il. Howard alias William
Lord Moore alias y Ross. charged with
conducting fraudulent claim agency bust
ness. l. &. Anderson to-day identihed tne
n ndvriting Of William Lord Moore, Of
London, as that Of Howard r. A. Hurst,
who was the commissioner before whom
the London depositions were made in How
ards libel suit in 1859, and recognized his
handwriting I'm the T.. Ross and William
Lord Moore correspondence His hand
writing was also recognized as the same
10y q. C. Wikerson. OF the Jackson Bank
ing Company. Mrs. Emily Fortner, OF
Bethany, H., exhibited letters and testi-
lied that she had sent money 20 +. Ross
i'm New York. 20 secure an alleged estate
In England. had afterwards received let
ter from G.. e. B. Howard president OF
| the Gulf and Tennessee railroad, proposing
20 secure the estate.
Hon. John G.. New. cOnsul-genera 20
London under Harrison's administration,
arrived tonight, and will testify for the
government tomorrow. Hon. Robert r.
Lincoln. ex-United States Minister to Eng
land, VIII testify Saturday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
qHE YEW FSlTcH PREMIEF.
said TO Re Inclined 10 Treat the Socialists
CordialIv-Ciance to Fight.

PARIS. Dec. TT SIS believed that the
new Prime Minister. 81. .Casimir-Perier, in
tends to-day to hold out an olive branch
to the Socialists and Radicals in the
Chamber OF Deputies. IL is becoming
more evident that q homogeneous ma
ioritv being lacking. there must be a
republican or reactiOaary concentration
NJ DrumOnt, editor Of the Socialistic
paper Libre Parole. criticised Prime
Minister Casimir-Pefier ia such a way
IN that paper thar the la'lers cousin,
Senator ThomegueuX. sent NJ. Drumont
"A challenge TO fight q duel. saying that
the Prime Minister could not commit him
self
NJ Drumont replied that all Frenchmen
were equal. and that precedents would
allow the Prime Minister tO tight a duel
Ha added that IL VI. Casimir-Perier was
oneuded by his criticisms. he ought TO
nent himself.
Dupuq'. Inaugural speech.
THE Chamber of Deputies was crowd
cd to-day. both on the hoor and In the
galleries with members and others eager
to hear the inaugural speech Of Dupuy,
the newly elected president Of the Cham
bor Dupuv thanked the Chamber for
tb. honor fl had done him. He hoped,
he said. to show the strictest Impartial
i'm, iu his treatment OF the eleven party
speakers. The speech was well received.
Par0det then proposed the appointment
of a commission 10 collect and have
nrintad the electoral programme. so as
10 classify the opinions on which the
members Of the Chamber have been
elected.
Cbevallier. Conservative, opposed Baro-
dots motion chiefly on the ground Of the
evDens, that would fbe incurred The
Chamber. however, approved OF II by
29l majority.
Basly Socialist, next proposed 10 VOC
On GO fancs 10 the families or the
miners who had taken part in the re-
cent strike. ,,,-.
Chauvin suggested that the families
of the sailors drowned during the recent
cyclone ought to be Included As pehe-
c,ta~,e., I'm the grant. The proposal was
referred to the supplementary credits
commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
THEY MUST REPORT.
Married Treasury Clerks Must Appear on
the Rolls.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 7.-Secre-
tary Carlisle has issued the following or
der:
"Herea fter in an cases Of marriages OF
the officers, clerks. or Olher employees OF
this department. whereby It change of
the name is legally made, no compensa-
ton OF any kind or character viii be
allowed except in the legal name OF such
officer clerk. or other emplOye Heads
of bureaus and chiefs OF divisions or the
Secretary's office are hereby directed 10
report at once all employees now borne on
the rolls urder Illegal names. together
with The proper legal names OF such en-
'plOyes.
From and after the lst day Of January.
1894, when IL becomes known 10 the de-
partment that any employe Is serving un-
der a name other than his or her proper
legal one. such employe will be dismissed
from the service.
I'm no case will pay be allowed after
the lst day Of January. 1894, to employees
serving under an illegal name"
This order, il is stated. will affect forty
clerks in the Treasury Department
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
An Entire Block Burned.

AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. 7-Special.-A
special from Louisville. Ga, says the
town OF Wadley was visited by a destruct-
i've fire early this morning which destroy
ed an entire block. The fire started In
L. A. Cheatems store, presumably the
work Of burglars. az the safe was blown
open and rihed OF its contents The large
horel postoffice, drugstore. and livery
stable. together with the residences OF
William Donovan and Dr. T. S. Daniels.
were destroyed. The total loss is esti-
mated at $SS,0Oo; insurance about Qb,0ol
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08

ion 10 examine the new men with refer
ence 10 their competency and II not up
in all the rules and competent In every
way Will be discharged and the old men
will take their places. II Is said that IN
month % per cent OF the old men viii
be back under the order OF things.
All mail and express trains are running
on schedule time to-day. arriving and de-
parting nearly on tiTe.
MAUCH CHUNK, PA, Dec. THE
Lehigh Valley strike t. over At Maueh
Chunk. at a meeting Of rail- oadcrs last
night the resolution Of the afternoon re-
fusing TO 90 TO work unless all were
taken ba.k was resclndej BY II o'clock
this forenoon seventy-siX had Ter"if
work. Many Of them, including three
engineers, were sent out on the road AZ
once. The others were told II hold thepi-
selves Ia readiness TO receive a call.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
10 BURN CArHOLIC caURCHEs.
IL is Believed an Organized Effort TO That
Effect is Being Made in Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL. Dec. Tt is believed
that there is an organized attempt TO
burn the Roman Catholic churches here.
Last evening Father d. j.. Riordan. while
making a tour through st. Elizabeth's 3
church, OF which he is pastor. discovered
a blaze among a pile Of rubbish in the
confessional. He gave the alarm. and
with the aid OF the janitor and others.
soon put out the fire. The refuse had
been heaped IN the centre OF the floor.
Two nights ago, Father Hishen, Of the
Holy Cross church. founc pile OF rub
bish burning on the floor of his church.
Just as Father Riordan did in his. The
latter firmly believes a plan is on foot
10 burn the Catholic churches here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
GIyES s5,OO0 DAMAGES.
Verdict In thu FiI.t Case Growing Out of
the Now Orleans Lyncbiu

NEW ORLEANS. LA, Dec THE YER
dict in the case Of Abagnate against the
city was opened this morning. The jury
gives the plaintiff five thousand dollars.
The original claim was for thirty thou
and. but the charge OF the judge reduced
the amount 70 be claimed 10 ten thousand
dollars.
There are six more cases, In most OF
which the same points are raised. The
first OF these cases Will be tried on the sth
instant, and others Immediately after
The Jury which rendered the verdict to-
day will try each OF the other cases. No ex-
ceptlons were taken during the recent
trial. and there will be no appeal. the
counsel for the plaintiff being satisfied
with the result.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
Il, publlc,as to Fight the Admin st ra,ioa

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Dec. 7.-Sens-
tor Sherman, as chairman OF the Senate
Republican caucus. has announced the
membership OF the Republican Advisory
Committe of the Senate which is TO con-
sist OF Senators Allison. Hale. Aldrich,
Cullom, Dolph. Manderson. Washburn.
Quay, and dubois. The duties u The
committee are indicated ~ 90 name.
They are 10 be OF the same nature az the
duties Of the Democratic Steering Commit
tee. though the Republican members OBJ
ject TO that designation. II Is understood
that the Republicans OF the Senate are
here preparing for an aggressive hght In
the Sena.c ana that the appointment OF
this COMMITTEES II the nrst step TOW ards
the organization for Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
KNIGHr, or PrrHIAs.
The Senate Agrees to the Use of the honu-
ment Grounds.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 1.-Senator
VOORHEES, to-day introduced into the Sen
ate a resolution which was passed, au-
thorizing the Secretary OF War to grant
permits 20 the executive committee OF the
knights OF Pythias for the use OF the mon
ument grounds FOR temporary camping
purposes and the reservations on the pup
lie spaces along the line OF Pennsylvania
avenue for the erection OF stands on the
occasion OF the Pythian conclave and en-
campmcnt, TO be held in this city In Au-
gust. 1874 provided that such use Of The
pubic property will innict no permanent
Injury. The District commissioners are
authorized 20 designate such streets ana
sidewalks which they may deem necessary
and proper for the purposes OF the occa-
sion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
What Uncle sam Made Out of the Fair.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE custom
duties. aggregatlng S656,076. have been
paid on the Worlds Fair exhibits, which
have been sold or which are retained In
this country. Al reasonable estimate
the value of the exhibits sold or retained
amount 10 100000. The expenses at
tached TO the collection Of these duties,
etc, amount to sl67.Si6, leaving the United
States a clear profit on the Worlds Fair
from custori duties up TO December lst
OF siSS, ,l59 December receipts from Gus
toms will swell this total.
The estimated value OF ali the exhibits
at the Worlds Fair was N4,00 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08

Three Persons Badly BurDed-Sarrow Es-
cape- For the Young Ladies'.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. THE
Southern Female University was burned
to the ground last night The casualties
were: Miss Minnie Dean. of Warrior, Ala,
fatally burned: Virginia West, servant
badly burned and arm broken from jump
ing from a window; j. 3. Robins, badly
burned loss. 5000
The structure was frame and the girls
were saved with great difficulty, being
hurried from their beds just in time 10 es-
cape. Jim Foster was badly burned
saving a young woman.
All OF the missing young ladies from
the Southern Female University, which
burned last night. have been found.
Minnie Dean, who ran back into the
burning building to save her jewelry. died
This morning The two servants burned
Iv,ll recover. The loss now Is estimated
AZ SEQ 900: insurance, $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
Cotton Statistics.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. s.-Followlng are
the weekly cotton statistics: Total sales
OF the week, 81, 600 bales; American. b4.Oo
bales; trade takings. including forwarded
from ships side. 65.O0O bales; actual ex-
port. 5000 bales; total import, l59.oo
bales: American, $4,000 bales: total stock.
ooo 600 bales, American. 100000 bales;
total af,oat. 5000 bales; American.
$4,000 bales; SPECTATORS took 800 bales
and exporters took $500 bales
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
TAKryG BACK THE Old MEN.
Resumption of Activity on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad.

EASTON, PA, Dec. 7.-There was
better feeling among the Lehigh strikers
this morning. They realize that they can
not ali 20 back az once. The cooler
headed men have prevailed upon the hot
heads that the best thing Is 10 keep quiet.
Superintendent Donnelly said this morn
inc the new men who were competent
would be retained. The company had no
black-list. and would take back old men
as needed. Several crews were sent for
this morning.
WILKES BARRE, PA, Dec. I-The
wyoming division Of the Lehigh Valley
railroad Is a beehive OF industry to-day
old men applied for their positions this
morning b. the score.
INSPECTORS have been placed on the divis-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
LYNCHED After the TRIAL.
Alabama Citizens Dispose OF an Alleged
Murderer In short Order.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. 7.-E. Reu-
ben Smith, a clerk in Tubb's store at Ber-
lin. near Pineapple. Ala, was found dead
In bed in the rear Of the store Tues
day night He had been murdered. his
head had been mashed to a jelly, and
the store and safe robbed.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail Of the
murderer. A negro stranger In the neigh
borhood was caught. He was given q
trial before a magistrate and the testi-
mony is said to have been strongly
against him.
As he was being taken back TO jail late
yesterday afternoon, he was seized by
friends OF young Smith, and hanged
without ceremony 10 neighboring tree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
National Bank Robbie

SOUTH BEND. IND, De- THE
South Bend National Bank was robbed
to-day OF $4,000. While the cashier was
at dinner. the assistant cashier was called
20 the door by stranger, who kept him
In conversation long enough for con-
federate 20 slip into the vault and secure
the money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08
THE HaNKRnPrcr NIL

"N's Afy c"~ his Nea.ure-HiII and
~" New Tariffin tn eens,e.
"AsHINGTON. y. C.. Dec. IA reso-
'N'oh Was reported from the Committee
Oh accounts authorizing the employ
,n ,nsht OF several additional clerks
,.Soefs ".S and assistant doorkeepers. in
o'uer 70 bring the Capitol force up to
standard OF proper efficiency. After
sy"e ~ general discussion the resolution
vac adopted with an amendment ellminat-
.ns one additional clerk for the dis
pursing Office.
w motion OF Mr. Meyer. OF Louisiana,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-08

RANGE OF THERMOMETER.
The following was the range Of the
thermometer at The Times once yes-
terday
0 A. NJ. "a: u NJ. n; sP. ~. W;e
p. NJ. xs: sP. NJ. d; II n. y Avse
age. OLA