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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Southern SOclrty's Entertal nment.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE New York
Southern Society. of which little has
been heard during the past year, will
begin the winters festivities by an enter
tainment that is certainly unique and
quite appropriate. The society Will give
at Delmonico's on the night of December
22d between and ~. a reunion and re-
ception, at which old-fashioned egg-nogg,
such as is served Christmas times In
the South, will be offered 10 the mem
bers and their guests. The committee
in charge consists OF William l.. Tren-
holm. chairman; Hugh s Thompson.
Hugh X. Garden, George Tucker Harri-
son, William NJ. Polk, John III. Inman,
Samuel Spencer.
President Deshon said to-day that a
number Of prominent New Workers would
be asked to meet the members OF the
society on this occasion. and that they
would find old-fashoned southern egg
nogg I'm plenty awaiting them. At the
meeting, before the egg-nogg feast OF
reason and flow of soul. there will pro-
baby be outlined the future plans of
the society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Rig Wall raper Factory Buried.

RIJFFALO. y Y, Dec. n.-The Birse's
wall paper factory covering half square
at Niagara, Maryland ana seventh
streets. was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. causing q loss of about half a mil
lion dollars, and throwing from 800 to 200
emDloyes out Of work. The plant was
valued at $4,000 with $4,000 insurance.
There was $4,000 worth of finished paper
i'm the stOre-hOuse. all Of which was
destroyed. The factory was running to
its utmost capacity and the hands were
working over time.
The Birge factory was the largest in
dividual plant of it's kind i'm the United
States, and perhaps in the world. The
Birges had persistently remained outside
Of the trust and have an immense
trade from coast 10 coast
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Dec. 1.-THE
factory Of the Compo Board Manufac-
turing Company, which manufactures
stroyed by fire last night; loss, $4,000;
insurance $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
BARNETT FOUND GUILTY.
Together with Two Associates, on Charge
of Conspiracy and Fraud.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. n.-After a
five days trial in the United States
Court Charles T: Barrett. the central
and two of his cO-defendants, John T.
Tillman and j. w. owens, have been
convicted of conspiracy and of using
the United States mail for the purpose
of obtaining goods fraudulently. The jury
retired at o'clock and the verdict was
rendered at about half past o'clock.
The defendant. Barrett, was in court
when the verdict was announced. and
displayed no emotion whatever. The
form. of the verdict is, Guilty as 10
Charles p. Barrett, John r. Tillman and
J. w. Owens, and not guilty as to j.
ID. OBryant; William ,Hether, j. r. Ban
dine, a. j. Fisher. John S. Fisher"
These were all of the parties to the
conspiracy who We're on trial.
colonel Blythe. the conspirators' coun-
sci, IN his argument. said that the Gov
ernment had put forth no proof that his
clients We're parties to the conspiracy.
except the testimony of the men who
mad pleaded guilty and turned States evil
dence. and urged that the jury could not
convict on such testimony unsupported
by corroboretive testimony
Al this point or Colonel Blythe's argu-
ment he intimated that these men had
made terms with the Government, but
was interrupted by the District Attorney
who said that no terms had been made
with the Government by the men who had
pleaded guilty. They had made their
statements voluntarily before the commits
sloner at the time OF the arrest. and had
simply repeated those statements in
court.
After the verdict was reached Barrett,
who has heretofore been at large under
ball was taken into the custody of the
marshal and lodged in jail He vial prob
ably be sentenced tomorrow.
In the forgery case the penalty is fixed
by the statute at 5000 and not more than
fifteen years at hard labor in the peni-
N pcffr t.ac ha
statute fixes II at not more than $4,000
nor less than two years Imprisonment.
Barrett's colossal nerve was displayed
to-day. After the verdict was announced
he got up. and going up on the bench.
Judge Brawley being out for moment.
sat down in Judge Brawiey's chair, and
began to talk to Judge Simonton about
not placing him I'm jail for the night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

ter this declination had been sent. our
Minister at Cons,antinople sorwa -deG his
second dispatch, tending 10 modify E!s
fsrfner report as TO the extent and char
acter OF the. Armenian slaughter. at The
same time the request cf the Sultan FOR
our participation in the irvestgsttol
was repeated and Grea, Britain. ore OK
the powers which joined in the treaty
OF Berlin made a like request.
In view OF the changed conditions and
upon Reconsideration OF the subject. i
was determined to send MIR Jewett. our
consul at Sivas. 20 the scene OF the
alleged outrages, not FOR the purpose
of joining with any other Government
in an investigation and report but 70
the end that he might be able 70 INFORM
this Government as to the exact truth.
Instructions 10 this effect were sent
to Mr.. Jewett. aud II Is supposed thas
he has already entered upon the duty
assigned him
submit with this communication
copies OF all correspondence and dis
patches in the state Department on this
subject, and the report to me Of the Sec
retary OF State thereon.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, Dec. ii, 1894
To Control tle "eport
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Daily News
correspondent In Constan tinOple says:
there is reason to believe that an ar
rangement Will be made whereby the re-
port Of the Turkish commission of in-
curry will be controlled. Probably under
this development, which is consequent
upt n united action by some or all OF the
powers, Mr.. Jewett, the United States
Consul at Siyas. will not DC ordered
TO report on the result of the inquiry.
The latest suggestion is TO appoint only
the foreign consus al ErZeroum namely,
those Of England. France, and Russia.
May Resul in cabinet Crisi..
VIENNA, Dec. ll.-Dispatches from
ConstantinOola indicate thet tho ~
menian question is likely to lead to the
resignation or the 1urAssh dntmtry. Ine
sultan is believed to be greatly exer-
GIseI over the movement OF the powers
IN the matter, and to await the result
or the commissions inquiry with con-
Germ. 1t is believed that Russia, France.
ltaly, and possibly Austria, will support
bfe8t britain, which is supposed to be
awaiting the moral support OF the powers
before taking further action
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. y. G, Dec 1.-THE
Senate has confirmed the following nomi-
nations: William w. Dufield, OF Mchi-
gan. superintendent of the Coast and
Gaodetic survey; John Karel. Of illinois
Consul General at st. Petersburg: John
G. Black. United States Attorney for
THE Northern district OF Illinois. and
John ID. Harrell. United States Marshal
for the Southern district of Georgia.
Postmasters: Nirginia-George Booker
Fortress Monroe. Georgia.. l.. Joiner
Ouitman. Florida-Ed. Mcleod. Deland
W. r. MONTGOMERY, Apalachicola; John
alr1in Rapinr Mobile. Mississippi|s. d. Per
sem summit; w. \. Sessions. Frier 5
Point. Louislana-Charles Fl. Trousdale
Monroe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Murphy Pinks' Murderers.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Dec. lit has
been difficult to get positive information
from Coffeeville relative to the reported
lvnching of Smith, Brlnson and Brown
three Meachamites, charged with the
murder of Murphy Pink. The scene is
thirty miles from a telegraph office. A
countryman. who arrived at Woodley
Sunday night, reports that the prisoners
had escaped aided by two hundred citi-
zens. This was construed TO mean that
they had been lynched. However, later
reports from a newspaper man, who
Yesterday returned from Clarke county,
is to the effect that the three men were
removed to jail at Snow Hill I'm time
to prevent their lynching. Still later re-
ports say Smith escaped. while on his
at Snow Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
A Counter siter Sentenced

ATLANTA. GA, Dec. ll.--Jim Lawshe
was sentenced to-day by Judge Newman
TO eight years In the Ohio penitentiary
for counterfeitmg. Lawshe served a term
once before for counterfehing. He is An
expert in making coins. The Secret Ser
vice has been after him many times but
had convicted him only twice. On his
trial to-day he resented the charge that
had been made. He said he would he
ashamed to turn out such poor lob He
has had an eventful career Once, when
his cell and made corn whisky there for
some time. using the corn bread wbbrb
vas served TO the prisoners. AT another
time he escaped from jail here and car
RED with him a pet dog and litter OF
puppies which he had with him in his
cell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
ANOTHER JAPANESE CONQUEST.
They Have Captured Kin Chow. fry Mice
North Of shan Hsi Kwsa.

LONDON. Dec. IA dispatch from
Tien-Tsin TO the Central News says the
japanese have landed In force ana cap
tu'ed Kin Chow, nifty niles north OF
Shan Hal Kwan. All is reported quiet Al
Wa Hu.
LONDON. Dec. ia dispatch to the
Central News from Antong says that a
Japanese division on Monday. December
10Th defeated the Chinese under General
I near Kin Kwa Hu. The Chinese lost
one hundred killed and large number
wounded The japanese, whose loss was
only forty killed and wounded, captured
two banners. ten prisoners and a large
number OF rifles. -Four thousand Chinese
were engaged The Chinese aed toward
Tso Hun kou.
Field Marshal Yamagata has started for
home.
A dispatch from Hiroshima says Field
Marshal Oyama Is stili az Port Arthur.
The Chinese are concentrating at Foo
Chow, and japanese brigade under
General Noge il marching TO attack them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Cotton Nanulacturers Coming South.

BOSTON MASS, Dec. 1.-THE Dwight
Manufacturing Company. OF this city, Is
to begin almost Immediately the building
OF a 100000 cotton mill, on the southern
end OF Lookout mountain. in Alabama.
The exact spot is in Alabama city, about
four miles from Gadsden. The mill will
manufacture coarse goods for export. and
will have about 5000 spindles. In the
output by pound, however. IL will be
equal to a northern mill OF 200 spindles
Mr.. Nichols. in speaking Of the move.
says IL is made because the company's
Chicopee mill cannot compete with those
OF other States, owing to the restrictive
labor laws OF Massachusetts,. Here the
weekly limit IS hfty-eght hours. against
sixty and over elsewhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
PULLHx PIsssNGsRS ROBBED.
Finding Nothing In the Express Car Ban
dits Raid the Passenger Coaches.

KANSAS CITY, KANS., Dec. 1.-Two
masked men held up northbound Rock
Island train last night near Red River
bridge, on the frontier of the Indian Iei-
ritory. The outlaws climbed over .ne
tender and on the engine. compelled ,se ,he
engineer to stop the train, and tooN ,he ,he
engineer and fireman and called 10 - %
express messenger to open the vyas
which was done. but as no mo,,red. money
carried at night, nothing was 20 the
They then turned their attention ~ and
passengers. going through the e ard
robbing the passengers Of m is that
valuables. At present the reps.r With
about 800 was secured Vo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
L.Atn Cantaln Princeton.

PRINCETON. n. j.. Dec. 1.-THE
Princeton football eleven have selected
Langd9n Lea to succeed Trenchard as
captain OF the Tigers for the ensuing
year. Lea has played on the Princeton
team three years and during that time
has come 10 be regarded as one of the
most valuable tackles In football CTR
cles. His thorough knowledge OF the
game and his general manners will assist
him materially IN directing the course
Of the eleven next year His election IS
heartily approved by the under-gradu-
ates and the faculty Of the university.
Brown, Trenchard. Holly. Taylor and
Ward. OF the senior class, say they would
not return TO college next fall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Narrow Escapes from Flames.

LOIuSVILLE. KY, Dec. n.-Fire was
started late yesterday afternoon in d
iive-story clothing store of Levy Bros.
Third and Market streets. The flames
enraad rapidly. The store was crowded
Nth customers and a panic ensued. On
the fifth floor eight employees. including
one woman, Miss Kate Fogarty. seeing
that every avenue Of escape had been
cut off from below, made their way to
Win diffculty. Miss Fogarty was badly
burned. Loss $1,000; fully covered by in
curanCe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
A Biz Coal Strike Likely.

PITTSBURG. Dec. 1.-THE coal miners
in the Pittsburg district look upon the
a declaration OF war by the operators
and they have accepted the gage. The
miners anticipated that Immediately. fol-
lowing the return Of the operators from
Columns notices of reductions Will De
posted az nearly every mine in the dis-
tr5ct to take effect by the lst or January.
The miners officials. anticipa ting this ac-
ton. have been vigorously pertectlng their
organization, and the wage reduction Will
be opposed by an almost solld Dody pr
nrganlZed Hggers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
pugilisr D.es Of His Injur es.

LONDON. Dec. u.-George Smith, in
iured by Australian pugilst. Winters, in
q bout at Holborn Hall, December 7th.
died Yesterday.
Tbe death of George Smith. pugilist.
from injuries received in his contest with
.itDmmmv" Winters, has resulted in the
arrest of three sporting newspaper re-
orters q together with the time-keeper
pa nromoter OF the fight They will
an hhau charged with being accessories 10
~ crime Of manslaughter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

several watches. Passengers were awak-
ened and compelled to hand over their
valuables. Several shots were fired into
the train and two shots were fired at
Conductor Kannon through the door.
Pullman Conductor Brown was struck by
a bullet. which lodged in his leg.
There were three robbers. who were
masked. and after accomplishing their
work. they left, going west.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Tom Watson. Novel Proposition.

AUGUSTA. GA, Dec. n.--Ordinary
pamseu. of Lincoln county. the intimate
ffr5end and adviser OF Tom Watson, Is
hare for the purpose OF proposing TO the
Democrats that IL they will elect Watson
20 Congress, in the special election to be
held early next year. Watson will imme-
diately resign and retire from politics.
his only desire being TO secure vindica-
ton from the stigma OF being a traitor
10 the Democratic party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
THh SOUTHERN CrCLOSE.
Later News Shows That the Damage was
Ntas Great rs First Reported.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 1.-From later
reports received of the cyclone which
yesterday passed over a portion of North
Georgia, the damage is not as general as
at first reported. The storm was confined
to a comparatively narrow section OF the
State going through Northeast Alabama
Into Georgia, and losing its force before
passing out OF the State. Several farm
houses and barns were damaged, but the
loss is not serious. The storm was not
felt In Atlanta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Can Exc ute Pension Vouchers.

wASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 1.-THE
pansion Bureau for some time past has
Zen busily engaged in sending out cir
pp',iars 10 pension claimants informing
ttnrn that under the act of Congress
used al the last session. fourth-class
paass,rnasters are authorized 10 execute
pponsjon vouchers which will be assepted
By pension agencle,s;;; les; =, BY y. this arrange
NE time and trouble In getting their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
BAY STATE MUNiCIPAL EIscrrONs
Republican Fec ed MAYER Of Boston and
the Ssfoont Win

BOSTON. Dec. 1i.-Mnicpal elections
were held to-day in eleven cities Of the
commonwealth. including Boston. and
surprises were the result in several cases,
both as regards candidates elected and
the vote on the question OF licensing the
saloon. In Boston the early returns
proved reliable in foreshadowing the cleo
tion Of Edwin IT, Curtis (RepD as Mayor
over Col Francis Peabody, Jr. Dem.).
The city again voted for license by an
increased plurality over last year.
In Salem Mayor J. II. learner and the
city Government ticket were elected on
non-partisan ticket, and the city voted
for no license.
In Medford the Republicans carried
everything. electing Lewis Fl. Lowering
Mayor and also having a large majority
in the city Government
In Newburyport Orrin j. Gurney was
elected Mayor on a non-partisan ticket,
and the city Government Is Republican.
License vote-Yeas, l,20l; no, 952.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Chics COS Police Reforms.

CHICAGO, Dec. ll.-Comprehensive
plans for the immediate reorganization of
the police department on a civil service
basis were submitted to Mayor Hopkins
this afternoon by the committee appoint
ed by the Mayor. Within a week it is
expected that the department Will be un-
der the administration of the board. The
proposed plan requires all present mem
bers of the force who have not served
ten years or more to pass the examina-
ton, which will be set for new appli-
cants. with the exception that they will
not be subjected to the physical examina-
ton required from new beginners.
All charges against policemen will be
tried before a non-partisan trial board Of
citizens. to be selected by the commit
tee and changed at will by the commit
tee, and they may also sit as trial board
in any case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
SUGAR HOUSE DEMOLISHED.

BATON ROUGE, La. Dec. 1i.-Yester-
day morning the sugar house on the
South Wood plantation, Ascension Par
ish was demolished by cyclone, bury
ing six men beneath the debris. Frank
Lively was bruised about the head and
had an ankle sprained. Mr.. Landry had
a leg broken in several places. Two
negroes were mortally wounded and two
severely hurt. At Omega great damage
was done
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
rhs Taacn Rorsn. sesntal.

ROME, Dec. ii.-Ex-Premter Giolitti
nroduced In the Chamber OF Deputies to-
day documents relating 10 the political
men involved In tho Banca Romans
scandal. The Radical members demanded
premier Cfispi said he thought that
Signor Ciolltti should publish them on
his own responsibility. After stormy
debate the documents were referred to
committed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Yale's New captain.

NEW HAVEN. CONN, Dec. n.-At a
meeting OF the Yale football eleven last
night s. Brinkerhoff rhorne Of New
conninS year Thorne has played for two
Years on the Yale team as half-back, and
will play full-back next year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Irof Lonis Pasteur Very ~

PARIS. Dec. u.-ProIessor Louis Pas,
telr. the eminent French chemist and
Psychologist. and dlscoverer OF the IA
nous Pasteur treatment OF hydrophobia.
is seriously Ill. He is seyenty-two years
OF age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
p,,nd,s New Free Coinage Ri.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. H.-Mr.
RIand Dem., MOI, chairman OF the
House Coinage Committee, has called
,nesting OF that committee for WedDes-
dav al which time he proposes bringing
up his bin for the re-enactment OF the
coinage law OF 1881.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
, .,,o of N OOo soxs. Of Oranges

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 1.-THE
CLYDE steam ship Algonquin sailed to-day.
bearing 5000 boxes Of Florida oranges,
thus breaking the worlds record Tor an
orange cargo by II, 900 boxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Tiiiman Elarted Senator

COLUMBIA. s. c.. Dec. 1.-THE elec-
tion for United States senator to-day, In
the South Carolina General assembly
B. r.. Tillman, l3l votes: NJ. G. Butler.
the incumbent, q votes: scattering. 5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
wb,.ky pisIill, ries to Resume.

PEORIA. ILL, Dec. 1.-THE Whisky
Trust has issued orders for the resnmp-
tion of business at the great western
and northern distiileries. rhe otner
houses are 10 start before the hrst ot
the year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
Wrestling Match a Draw.

CINCINNATI. o., Dec 1.-THE Reaks
and Luttberg wrestling match. last night,
10 settle the lightweight championship
of the world. resulted In a draw. after
two hours struggle without fall I1
was scientific struggle from beginning
10 end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
NJ. s.ax.n,ans conai,lsp.

AsHEvILLE. N. c.. Dec u.--Miss Mary
Stevenson was not quite so We'll to dAy.
and tho vice-president did not leave Tor
washington TO-DAY. - was expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dec. ll.--Fos
Virginia ands North. Carolina: Local
rsins; warmer In the interior nss'Asast
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-12
The British Psr!iansnk


LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE next session Of
Parliament will begin on February 5th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-26
pLg,s4,r pRoen4uuE.
Delightful Entertainment in Odd Fellows
Hall. Highlands, for the Benefit Of
du Point Post, q. A. Y.

Delightful Entertainment in ODD Fellows
Hall. Highlands, for the BENEFIT of
du Point Post, q. A. II.
An entertainment for the benefit Of
du Point Post, g. a. r., was given in
Odd Fellows Hall, Highlands, Saturday
night, under the auspices Of the uFclss-
ira Of Mt. Salem NJ. +. SuadaY-schg5l.
Peter p. Aygrs presided and made a
neat speech. There was q number Of
Grand Army men present There Was
large attendance and the entertainment
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Professor Schimnerhorn delighted the
audience with his guitar; solo by
Wallace Cannon Of New Castle, ea.
titled The American Boy was greeted
with applause Charles i. Edwards 81
New Castle, in cornei solo was very
fine and the two gentlemen sang duet
with excellent effect and were heartily
appiauded: Misses Rachel and MsEis
Miller sang sweeily duct and Miss
Maize Miller sang solo, "a Dairy Maid
Am /. Milton icCann rendered very
nicely q due; ON tue haEmonica and
autohaEp; Mrs. Dickinson, Miss o1sie
Dickinson and Ncssrs. John L. NEa=4Ai
and John Scott sang, "Icntiug On tao
Old Camp Ground, which seemed very
appropriate, ME. Ayars. announciu. st
lis conclusion that just 50 years agJ tue
army Of lie Potomac was eacaInlel on
the same grounds iast i! had occupied
a. the beginning y; tie war.
The cowboys and 5airymaid's msTch
was repeated. and tie marching and
singing were greatly enjoyed. Cru
sadef's Commandery gave an exhibition
driil The tgen were in full uniform
and presented handsome appearance,
and, despite the limited room, their dill
ing and eyoludOnS were neatly done.
and as they retired were heartily ap-
piauded.
a funny feature Of the evening WIS a
Durlesque on CoXey's cOmmoHwsal
army. A number OF men, in ragged
clothes and carrying all sorts Of lg-
gage, ard headed by J. Mason Phillips,
/ who represented q. Columbus Jones,
4 paraic1 around the room and Egised
shouts Of laughter at ileir g!oi-sqle
1 appearance and funny actions.
The entertainment was q decided sue
7 cess and the receipts will % towards
helping detiaY the expenses Of du pyal
/ Post On Decoration Day.