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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-03-16
Only tho HUI of the Kearsarge Left.

The steamer Elliott arrived at Sa-
vannah, Ga, from Bluefields, passing
the wreck of the United States corvette
Kearsarge on Roncador reef. The cap
tain of the Elliott says there is moth
ing left of her bat the hull. The
decks have been swept clean. The
hall is in IA very. dangerous place, but
so far as it is to be seen it shows no
signs of going TO pieces.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-03-16

Stephen Geer, milkman 60 years
old, was called TO his door at Jefferson
vile, Ind, at 2 a. m. and shot through
the heart by on unknown assassin.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-03-16

The German government, newspap-
ers and steamship lines are advising
prospective emigrants not to 60 TO
America, at present at least
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-03-16

The Norfolk G. Western Railway
company is negotiating for the pur-
chase of the Ohio Southern railroad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
THE SLW fVhK am RIGHT
Secretary Herbert says There 4. no Truth
In the Rumor 10 the Contrary,

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April %
story published to-day TO the effect that
the cruiser New York is unseaworthy
and helpless as engine OF offence or de-
renee, is characterized by Secretary Her
pert as exaggerated. The necessity for
sending vessel like her was urgent. and
she was sent to sea unfinished in many
MINOR details. There is nothing the matter
with her, however, that is not easily
Iemeuied. The Navy Department was full
~ informed OF all the conditions named
III to-days publication before the vessel
went to sea.
~ Is broadly fntimated that some of her
oihcers who sought assignment on tho
ne" York, under the impression that she
would be Kept at home. have been much
disgruntled at the sudden change. and
nave overwhelmed the department with
requests Tor her speedy return, and that
lot that reason Secretary Herbert Is In
no hurry to bring her back, but is con-
sidering instead a proposition to send
her around the Horn and have the ne
cessary work upon her done at Mare
Island California.
Secretary Herbert signed the iustruc-
tons to commanders of the fur seal
patrol fleet this afternoon. and they were
al once sent forward to the rendezvous at
Port townsend. They will not be made
puolle. They provide explicitly for the
enforcement of the Presidents procla-
nation upon the findings Of the Paris
tribunal and the legislation OF Parliament
and Congress. Six American and British
vessels will guard the seals on their an
nual northward journey along the coast.
In May and the early part of June
Twelve American and four British yes
sells viii constitute the fleet actually
guarding Behrins sea by the middle of
June
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
6LsX EDUdKD HANGED.
He Pays the Ponnliy Of The Low for the
Murder of james Burnett.

CHARLESTON, S. c.. April pa spe-
cial 10 the News and Courier from Ben
nettsville. Marlboro county, says:
Alexander Edwards (colored. aged
thirtv-three years, was hanged in Marl-
boro county Jail at noon to-day for the
murder Of James Burnett (coiored). The
condemned man was tried last February
in the Court Of General Sessions and
sentenced by Judge Aldrich. The murder,
a most brutal one, was committed on
December 23d last near Clio, in this
county. Edwards, who had been en-
Moved during the day on farm near
bingham, undertook to pilot Burnett to
McCou. They Travelled nearly all night
by foot, and stopped to rest in dense
wood near Clio.
They kindled a fire and Burnett was
sitting near IT warming when Edwards
slipped up behind him and struck him
two heavy blows on the head with an
axe. and thinking that he had killed his
man. he robbed him. securing a pistol
and five dollars in money FOR his bloody
crime. Burnett. however was not dead.
Reeaining consciousness he crawled off
into the woods and when found several
days later lived long enough TO accuse
Edwards Of the murder. Edwards had
protested his innocence all through the
trial and imprisonment, but last Monday
made full confession of his guilt. pro-
fessed religion. and said he was ready 70
die. Edwards and his victim were both
from North Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21

Was Wrsstling-Ihc New Second Baptlst
Church Building.

PETERSBURG. VA. Anril Especial.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. George Tray
lor. who resides IN the Firth ward. had
the misfortune TO fracture HIS lex. At the
time he was wrestling with AIr. Charles
Baxter. Mr. George Talley, who was
present at the time tainted and fell, and
received very ugly wound on the head.
The congregation OF the Second Baptist
church expect To occupy the basement
of their new church about the lst Of
May. A steeple is now being put on the
buildinv.
Some days ago horned snake was
killed on the farm OF Mrs. r.. f. Fugun,
In Prince George county. eighteen miles
from Petersburg. The snake measured
five feet and seven inches In length and
eighteen inches in circumference.
Rev. II. T. Dadmun, OF Manchester. ad-
dressed a large audience at Market-stree
Methodist Episcopal church last night.
AT the close OF the address an Episcopal
League or Christian Endeavor was or
ganize1 and officers elected The So
ciety starts out with about one hundred
and fifty members.
The salary OF the postmaster OF Peters
burg Is 1900 per annum. and that OF
assistant postmaster 81. 300.
Mr.. Alphonzo William Redgrave. sne
or the men who wa employed at the
fireworks factory I'm Blandford. and who
was among the injured by the blow up."
says the second and fatal explosion vas
caused by a piece OF burning plank fall
ing into barrel OF pierIc acid The total
sum contributed for the relief OF the
sufferers by the explosion foots up a lit
tie over twenty-five hundred dollars. In
this amount ~ not included the ono
thousand dollars appropriated for the
sufferers by the City Council. The con-
diton OF Chief Engineer f.. " Farley is
not as favorable to-day as It was yes
terday. He is weaker
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
nenihed In Favor Of Mr. EnlOe-

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 2O.-House
Committee on Election to-day decided the
contested election case of Thrasher
against EnlOe from Eighth Tennessee
district, in favor Of the sitting member.
Six Democrats, Paynter QNy). Lawson
(Ga). Hayes Gowa). Patterson (Tenn).
Wcodard On. CD and three Republicans.
Taylor (Tenn), Daniels (N. ". Mccall
Mass), voted for Enloe. Waugh Qnd),
and Thomas (Alich.. Republcans), with
held their votes. Waugh is Of the opin-
ion that neither Thrasher nor Enloe Is
entitled to a seat in the House. and
faVors another election.
The Republicans do not agree 10 the
majority report They do not subscribe
20 the reasons leading TO the conclusion
reached, and will submit a minority re-
port expressing their views.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
ANOrH ER WHITE-CAP OUTAGE.
Georgia Farmer Murdered by a Gang Of
MoOnshiners

ATLANTA. GA. April 19-Henry Woo
ley. a Murray county farmer. was shot
dead In his field yesterday by white caps,
says u special to the Constitution.
Wcoley was plowing at the time. No
one saw his assassins, but there Is no
doubt that they were members of the
Murray county white cap gang. Wooley
was formerly member OF the band
most of whom are moonshiners. They
suspected him OF treachery, and last week
took him out at night and swung him
up. One OF the gang slipped back. gave
him a knife, and Wooley cut himself
down.
lie was fired on as he ran away. IL
was thought he had left the country. but
he did not leave and declared that he
was coming 10 Atlanta TO give Governor
Northen the names OF one hundred men,
bers OF the gang. Before Wooley could
carry out his threat he was murdered.
Six deputy marshals left here tonight
TO arrest and bring back the ring g-leaders
Of the gang. Of which there are seven
hundred members. banded together for
the purpose of protecting their Illicit
stills. The band Will certainly be broken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
TINE MINERS 40 GO our
1t Is Estimated that at Least 49,. 900 Men
VIII Go Out To-Day.

COLUMBUS, O.. April 2O-President
Mcbride OF the United Mine Workers,
made the following estimate to-day of
the number Of miners that will go out
at noon tomorrow and their distribution
among the States: Pennsylvania, 10000;
Ohio. 10000; Iowa, 5000; West Virginia,
5000; Tennessee and Kentucky, 5000;
Missouri. 1900; Alabama, 5000; Colorado,
1000; Indian Territory. 1900. The total
is $4,000.
These figures include. he explains. only
those miners who have already declared
their Intention 10 go out. He feels sure
that others will join in the strike to-
morrow. and on or before May lst he is
confident that the movement Will be
Joined by 10000 miners i'm the interior of
Pennsylvania and p 900 miners of Illinois.
Missouri, and Kansas. Eventually the
anthracite miners will join In the strike.
numbering l25O0o men. Encouraging tele-
grams were received from Organizers
Tom Farrin in West Virginia and Came
ron Miller in Indiana this morning. Sec
retary Il. A. McBryde left to-day for
Illinois. President Mcbride will remain
at headquarters here and conduct the
strike from this point.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
Excursion OF Confederates.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 20.-Two
members Of the National Military Park
Commission will be at Chattanooga TO
meet the excursion Of Confederate veter-
ans who contemplate visiting the fields
Of Chickamauga at the close OF their
forthcoming reunion tat Birmingham,
Ala.
The House Committee on Military AZ
fairs to-day refused TO report favorably
the Senate bill authorizing the Secretary
OF War 10 lend four unserviceable or
condemned cannon for decoration pur-
pose to the association erecting a monu-
ment 10 the Confederate dead on Gov
ernment land near Chicago. The ceme-
terry belongs 20 the Government, and In
II are buried about 5000 Confederate
soldiers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
PRIzl-FIGnr ~ 4 CHUEcH.
The PueiIists Now saT the sheriff Enjoyed
the scrap.

READING. PA, April 2o.-The crusade
Of District Attorney Flood against glove
contests in this county has led TO a pc
cular complication. Several weeks ago
Fatty" Kramer. of this city. ana Mike"
Kelly. Of Wilmington. had go in
Methodist church at wernersville. 1t was
announced at the time that the fight
was stopped i'm the third round by the
arrival OF Sheriff Tahrenbach.
Tonight Kramer and Kelly. who were
arrested Al the instance OF the District
Attorney. were given hearing. in which
witnesses testified that the fight took
place under the supervision of the sheriff,
and that he examined the gloves. after
which be told the scrappers to ''go ahead"
put not 10 hit hard
The hearing was a. once adjourned un-
I'll the sheriff can be heard from.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21

biii to pay $4,000 to Hiram Johnson and
otners, being the amount OF a military
assessment levied by General Sullivan
upon sundry citizens OF Tennessee during
the war. Without coming to any conciu-
sion the committee rose and three bills
were passed.
on motion OF Mr.. McCreary. the Senate
bill 10 remedy the typographical error
In the bill passed on the 9Th instant 10
put into effect the regulations or tne
Behring sea tribunal Of arbitration, was
taken up and passed.
At f:30 the House took a recess until
o'clock, the evening session being Tor
the consideration Of private pension bills.
No quorum was present at the evening
session Of the House. and as that point
was raised the House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
TIE CzAREWIrCH TO WE'D.
The Kaiser Delighted at His Beirothal TO
Princess Aiix cf Hesse.

COBURG, April 2O-The bethothal Of
Grand Duke Nicholas. Czarewiich Of
Russian, TO Princess AK Of Heese, the
youngest sister Of Grand Duke Ernest
Louise Of Hesse. was announced this
morning Emperor William Of Germany
was the first TO communicate the news
Of the betrothal to Queen Victoria, who
expressed herself as being highly pleased.
Emperor William then walked from The
Ducal Schoss to Edinburg Palace ac-
companied by Colonel l.. V Swaine,
British Military Attache at Berlin. Later
Emperor William met Secretary Steven.
of the British legation. cordially shook
hands with him. beaming with delight IS
he Informed him Of the betrothal. The
fact that Emperor William had the wei
come news before Queen Victoria and
the Duke and Duchess Of SaXe-Coburg-
Genha and the evident delight OF his
Imperial Majesty. is said TO show the
Importance which he attaches 10 the
alliance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
WOERIN0MEN PROTEST.
Delegation of $50 from Philadelphia OPP
posed 20 the W ileon Tariff

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-A delegation
Of Pennsylvania workingmen, go strong,
to protest against the passage Of the
Wilson tariff bill. arrived at noon. They
quietly proceeded to MetzerOtt's Music
Hall. where they held a mass-meeting
for the purpose Of drawing up petitions
and resolutions to be presented TO Con-
gress tomorrow, protesting against the
passage Of the Wilson tariff bill. The
league is composed OF both Democrats
and Republicans.
WILL sOT BE MOITsTHD.
Representative Harner. OF Philadelphia,
called on Sergeant-at-Arms Bright to-
day prior to the arrival Of the Philadel-
phia wage-earners, to confer with him
as 10 their reception at the Capitol He
said they came disclaiming any connec-
ton whatever with the Coxey movement,
but as workmen able to pay their own
expenses, and desired only TO utter a
protest against the passage Of the VII
son bill. Colonel Bright said they would
be treated just as any other American
citizens visiting the Capitol. He pointed
out the law bearing upon the invasion OF
the Capitol grounds. which prohibits or
eanizations Of any kind marching through
them as such. and said. unless oyerruled
bv higher authorities. he would see that
the law was enforced in this respect as
in all others i'm cases coming under his
jurisdiction. He said. however, II they
came in o peaceable, orderly manner
there would be no interference with their
privileges. and they would be entitled
TO seats I'm the Senate galleries as long
as they were not occupied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
Linseed oil Plant Burned.

ST. LOUIS. April 2O--Fire to-day IN
the Crown Linseed OH Works OF the Ma
tional IInseed oil Company, located AT
sixteenth street and Clarke avenue. de-
stroyed the entire plant. The WORKS
have been closed nearly ever since they
were bought by the Linse~d on Com
pany. but the loss on the machinery and
building Is 10000. about three-quarters
Insured. The warehouses have been oc-
cupied recently by the Ryan Company,
who had about $1,000 worth of wheat
stored therein. Their loss Is fully COW
cred by Insurance. The Crown Linseed
Oh Company Of this city. members OF
the Linseed oil Trust, owned the prop
erty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
AERAxGIyG ToR MOTHER FIGHr.
Charlie johnson offers 10 Meet Jim Glib
hons for u $4,000 Purse.

NEW YORK. April 20.-John T. Lewis.
president Of the Ariel Athletic Club Of
Norfolk, Va, accompanied by Charlie
Johnson, the champion welter-weight Of
the northwest. met Jim Gibbons at the
Office Of a sporting paper to-day for
the purpose Of arranging match to
take place al Norfolk In about six weeks
time for a 5000 purse and 5000 stakes,
between Austin Gibbons ana Johnson at
li2 pounds weight Articles OF agree
ment We're drawn up and Johnson signed
posting $3.50 guaranteeing his good faith.
Jim Gibbons asked FOR one days grace
for consideration. The Norfolk people
agreed to let matters stand open until
=. NJ. tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
Severe Enrthnuale in Athens.

ATHENS. April 20.-The seyerest earth
quake Of the last ten years shook Athens,
Thebius, Atlanta, and several other cities
at 1880 o'clock this evening. Many houses
were damaged. Some buildings were de-
stroyed. Two-thirds Of the houses in the
towns We're damaged. Scores Of families
are homeless. The local officials have
telegraphed 10 Athens for help. Requests
for tents and food are coming in rapidly
The greatest confusion and fright pre-
vailed throughout the district around
Thebius all the evening, and It was there
fore impossible TO learn how many had
been injured. As far as known nobody
was killed. Reports from Volo and Larsis
say both towns We're shaken severely, and
much damage was done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
10 SMUT DOWN INDEFINITELY.
Two Thousand Operatives to be Thrown
Out of Work in New Hampshire.


MANCHESTER. y. H., April 20.-7The
Amoskeag Corporation announces hat
their mills Nos. and will shut down
May 5th indefinitely owing to lack OF
orders. Twenty-Five hundred looms. in
volving the work Of 1000 operatives, will
be affected. In addition to this the other
mills of the corporation will, commencing
Monday. May 9TH. be put on forty hour
time The operatives Will be given work
five days a week. The portion OF the
mills that will be stopped absolutely are
those making the arse goods, shirtings.
the demand for which has fallen almost
altogether. The portion has been con-
tinued that makes the fine goods, ging
hams. etc. This action will reduce the
payroll of the corporation from $4,000
week to between $4,000 and $4,000, and
reduce the weekly output from 100000
yards week to $4,000 yards. The
Am0skeag employs when running full
1850 hands. This lay-off will throw 1000
hands absolutely out Of work. and viii
put the others on two-thirds time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
PRICE TWO CENTS.

find his obligations opposed TO the inter-
ests of Great Britain. There was no
valid reason why England should help
support the Duke OF Saxe-Coburg Gotha.
Lord Randolph Churchill attacked Mr..
Morton's motion warmly.
Sir William Harcourt defended the
grant. 1t was perfectly regular and
proper, he said. The abolition OF the
grant would not commend itself TO the
sentiments OF the nation. Sir William
said he had never felt more keenly the
absence OF the great leader. whose place
he filed 80 unworlhily. and whose per-
sonal influence In such matters had been
so great. Uoud and prolonged applause.)
Mr.. Morton's motion was defeated on
division by a vote OF 29S TO 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
A SfaLlnrll tlrr.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April @.-
Special.-The barn. containing buggy and
harnesses and corn crib With about 300
bushels Of corn. belonging TO Mr.. X. &.
Perry Of Stafford county, were destroyed
by fire this week. There was no insur-
ance.
The Kilmarnock Fair Association have
selected May Goth and Slst for their spring
races and annual sales.
Mr.. Leo Bryant and Miss Annie Flip
pen. both OF Lancaster county, were
married Wednesday at the Iryington Bap-
tist church Rev. +. w. Claybrook Off
ciating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
TO Begin Counting Silver noIIars.

The vault at the mint containing sO.-
100000 standard silver dollars, which
was sealed up four years ago. will prob
ably be opened on Tuesday to begin the
counting OF the coin. Certain formali-
ties VIII attend the opening, and Prof
Caleb Whitehead, assayer OF the Mint
Bureau. is expected TO be present 10 rep
resent Director Preston. The opening
Of this vault has been delayed because
Of the lack Of space, but the uncOned
bullion Is being counted at the rate OF
forty tons per day, and there Is every in
dication that the minted money VII be
reached early next week.-Philadelph
Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
A White Cans Confession

PURVIS, MISS. April 2O.-One OF the
parties brought back from Texas last
week by Sheriff McGee, charged with
white-capping in this county. has made
a confession duplicating. among others,
Arthur Ball, son Of "A prominent Metho-
dist preacher Of Columbia, Miss, in the
killing of a negro, Jim P.man, who was
murdered at his home near Columbia,
some time during last year. Ball was
arrested here yesterday. Ball gave the
sheriff the dodge and made good his
escape and is now at large. All the
parties implicated will be arrested II
nocgit1a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21

step that will end in closing every
mine along the road. The operatives
realize that the operators are paying
higher wages than prevail elsewhere. and
all they can afford. and the relations ex-
listing between them are apparently satis-
factory.
Railroad employees from that section,
however, express their opinion that
there Will be a strike. possibly on Mon
day.
the grand jury to-day added an in
dictment for adultery to the two pending
against Thomas S. Kennerly.
The A. NJ. f.. conference is still IN
session. The appointments will be made
Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
ms NRCK MY SdyE HIS LIFE.
a Silver Tube Would Prevent the strnDg
ling of This Murderer.


PITTSBURG, PA. April 20-It is
rare that mans neck is proof
against the moose Of a hangman. but
James y. Hill. sentenced TO be hanged,
IS the owner OF such a throat. Hill mur-
dered Mrs. Rosa Ratzler last fall and
then cut his own throat To save his
life q silver tube was put in his throat,
the position of which 1t is said that It
would be impossible 20 cause his death
by strangulation II the ordinary hang
man method were adopted. As this IS the
only legal mode Of executing the death
penalty in Pennsylvania. Hills attorney
will file a petition with the Pardon
Board for the c0mmutatiOn Of the sell
tonce to life Imprisonment.
OF course. his neck might be broken
by the fall. which would cause death,
but frequently the necks of men hanged
are not broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
PrecautiOn Against Lypching.

BALTIMORE, April 20.-Fearing the
vengeance OF the excited populace OF Cen
treville, Sheriff Bryan, OF Queen Anne
county. to-day brought William Jackson
(colored) 10 Baltimore for safe-keeping.
Jackson on Wednesday murdered his en-
ployer, George K. Leager. and shot his
fourteen-year-old son, who attempted TO
assist his father TO eject the negro from
the premises. The boy is in critical
condition. The people at Centreville were
seriously wrought up over the affair. and
lynching was feared. Jackson is safely
lodged in the Baltimore jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21

IRON GATE. VA, April c0.-Special.--
The hair house OF MofYat & Co.'S stean
tannery at Iron Gate was destroyed by
fire about 3 o'clock this morning The
origin Of the fire is supposed 10 have
been due TO spontaneous combustion.
For time the whole plant was In great
danger. but the prompt action Of the
fire company and the favorable course
Of the wind saved the other buildings.
Loss about $500.