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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
BOND ISSUE ANNOUNCED
FIFTy MILLIONS FOR TEN YEARS At
THE RATE or FIVE PER CENT.
Secretary Carlisle Avaiis Himself Of The
Power Vested In HIM by Congress
al Providing for "a Coin Reserve.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE following
Is the text Of the circular which Secretary
Carlisle has just issued:
"By virtue OF the authority contained In
the act entitled An act TO provide for the
resumption Of specie payments. approved
January II, 1870. the Secretary OF the
Treasury hereby offers for public sub
scrlption an issue Of bonds Of the Cnl'ed
states TO the amount OF sJo,Vo)oVo' III eilHer
registered or coupon form, in denomina-
tions of so and upwards. redeemaDie "
coin at tine pleasure OF the GoVeihhlen
after ten years from The date OF thef
issue, and bearing interest, payable Guar
terly I'm coin, at the rate OF per cent.
per annum.
Proposals for the whole or any part
Of these bonds will be received at the
Treasury Department, Office Of the SecIe-
tary, until IL noon on the FIRST uay OF Feb
ruary. 1894. Proposals should state the
amount of bonds desired, whether regis
tered or coupon, and the premium wnlcn
the subscriber proposes to pay, the place
where II is desired that the bonds snail
be delivered, and the Office, whether mat
of the Treasurer of the United states OF
Assistant Treasurer Of the United States,
where IL will be most convenient Tor the
subscriber to deposit the amount OF mis-
subscription. Failure TO specify the above
particulars may cause the proposai 10 be
rejected.
"As soon as practicable after the first
Of February. 1894 the allotment OF bonds
viii be made to the highest bidders there
for. but no proposal will be considered az
a lower price than ll12z3,whlch Is the
equivalent Of q per cent. BOND al par
and the right to reject any and an propos-
ais is hereby expressly reserved. III case
the bids entitled to allotment exceed tDe
bonds TO be issued, they Will be alotted
pro rata. a..
Notices of the date Of delivery OF the
bonds will be sent 10 the subscribers TO
whom allotments are made as soon as
practicable. and within ten days from the
| date of such notice subscriptions must be
| Maid IN United States gold coin to the
treasurer or such assistant Treasurer OF
| the United States as the subscriber mas
| DESIGNATED, and If not so paid the pro-
| posai may be rejected.
"The bonds will be dated February l,
! 1891. and when payment is made there
| for. as above. accrued interest on both
| principal and premium from February
| + 1894, to date OF payment, at the rate
| of interest realized 10 subscriber on his
investment, will be added.
"AH proposals should be addressed 10
the Secretary Of the Treasury, Wash
ington. ID. c., and should be distinctly
marked Proposals for subscriptions 10
per cent. bonds
fsignedo J. G. CARLISLE,
Secretary"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. H-tor
Virginia: Cloudy In the morning, put inlr
and warmer during the day; winds SHUT
ing 10 south a. 81. IA
North Carolina: Generally fair anu
warmer. east, shifting TO south WHO'S.
Weather conditions and grneISl iole-
cost--The depression which covered ths
lower Missouri and upper MISSISSIPPI
valleys this morning Is central over hahe
sunerlor. The barometer continues UNI
us,,allv high in New England.
n has risen along the Attanue coaS'.
and from Dakota and Montana southwark
10 the Rio Grande valley. The barometer
has fallen rapidly In the lake regions
ara on the North Pacific coast
=, "a colder on the Atlantic coast ana
49, the vest OF the Mississippi, ana II
,s warmer throughout the central valleys
and the lake regions.
moderate cold wave extends over tne
central Missouri valley ard western
Minnesota -,,. ..,-
rhe weather continues generally fair'
except near Lake Superior. where hght
rains are reported.
Warmer. generally fair weather WIN
prevail in the Atlantic coast dAs'ric,s
'rhursday. and a moderate cold wave VIII
extend over the States OF the centsA
Mississippi valley. causing the tempefs-
ture TO fcii from twenty to thirty de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
THE BOURSE CONVERTED.
xIsIsrER BURDEAU's PLAN ~ NOW
FAy0RABLr RKGAxDED.
All 10 Well II the Casfmer-Perrier Governs
msnt Lives Long Enough to Exe-
cute ths Plan.

Copyright, 1894, by the United Prcss)
PARIS. Jan. H.-Bourse operators and
the general public are beginning 20 con-
cur In the opinion that the plan OF
Finance Minister Burdeau, for a reduce
ton OF the States interest charges by
the conversion Of the four and half
per cent. rentes into three and half
per cent. rentes. is the best plan possibly
attainable. Ii is also the general belief
that the plan will strengthen the position
OF the government
Yesterday the prevailing feeling on the
Bourse was unfavOrabie 10 the measure,
although II was known that when the
scheme was under consideration by the
cabinet there had been several confer
ences between Burdeau and leading
bankers. who had presumably pointed out
everything for or against the oili. but
whose majority opinion was In favor OF
such a measure as passed the Cnamoer
OF Deputies yesterday.
A section Oh the Dourseiers held that II
was a mistake TO make such a sudden
conversion OF the four and hait PER
cent rentes. They held that the reduc-
| ton In interest should be made gradually
until the three and half per cent. rate
ShOuid nave peeu redSneus Inc fcuuctioi
| should have been spread over an extended
| period, preferably eight years. The pro-
| gress OF the days business ON the Bourse
| shows, however. that the scheme as pre-
| sented TO the Chamber OF Deputies has
been accepted. All government stocks
| were firmer.
Discomfort will still exist among the
| renters holding the ii-2s, and some
/ Bourse spectators persist In making dark
predictions of what VIII happen before the
| date OF the conversion. Meantime all Ia
| likely to be we'll IL the Casimir-Perrier
government remains In power long enough
] TO execute this financial plan. Another
| OF Burdeau's grand projects IL said 10
| concern new issue OF rentes 10 iuhu
] Frances immense floating debt.
| The Senate adopted unanimously To-day
| the bill TO convert the 4l-z per cent
| rentes into 3 IL per cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
VA. THURSDAY JANUARY. Is. 1914

Bayard 70 the senate) heads the list. and
Is followed by Judges Lacombe and
Peckham and Messrs. Carter and Cou-
dert of New York, ex-Minister Phelps. OF
Vermont etc The President is strictly
koenlng his own counsel, but the pres
sure from the other members Of the
co,f, on public grounds for some prompt
action IN Gl the vacancy VIII probably
lead N = nomination being made with the
least nossible delay. The selection OF Mr.
Hornlaovver was unexpected until a few
days before The name was sent in. The
President may have another surprise In
store
The three Democratic members OF the
Connecticut delegation. Messrs. DeForest,
Plvott and sperry called at the White
House This morning and suggested the
apooiotoeut Of Mr.. Simeon Il. Baldwin,
OF Nra,, Maven, to succeed to the vacancy
on tho sipreme bench, for which Mr..
Eornblower. Of New York. failed of con-
frmation Mr.. Baldwin was one OF the
founders Of the American Bar Associa-
ton.
If Senator Gray does not accept the
aseociate iustlcesrip. which II is under
stood Afr Cleveland has offered or IN
ENDS 10 ofer to him, Thomas Ewing may
be appointed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
Carlisle Acted None Too Soon.

The action Of Secretary Carlisle in an
nouncing a bond issue was not generally
known even in Treasury circles when the
department closed to-day. Among OIL
cials who were cognizant of his inten-
fion the opinion was expressed that ne
acted none too soon. The Treasury gold
is rapidly on the decline. The loss there
by was $4,000 and since the first Of
the month the gold balance had declined
from $s0,S9l 600 10 SO .9l5, with the
present indication that II will fan below
$4,000, 600 tomorrow. The bonds are, OF
course, TO be purchased for gold only, so
the Treasury gold will be built up to the
extent of the bond issue. This. however
it is anticipated, may only give temporary
relief. Gold may be paid into the Treas
ury for bonds one day, and the next
day the same gold may be withdrawn
by presenting legal tender notes or coin
certificates for redemption. The effect Of
the bond issue. however, will be to give
the Treasury more money, whether gold
or currency Is immaterial. and ease up
the government finances at least for the
present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

angry defamation amid shouts Of laugh
galleries.
Air. sperry at last got chance TO
fnish his speech He was followed by
NJ ISIS. Hunter democrat, Illinois, and
Bower Democrat. North Caroiina), who
advocated the passage Of the Wilson
bill
Mr. Hullck Rep.. Chio) was the next
speaker IL made short argument
against the bill.
The night session came TO close with
a speech by sir. Post Rep., nll.
fh~ Nofe on The fre--w.ol Cause.
The vote In the House this afternoon,
by which the free-wool clause was passed,
was about. evenly divided between the
Democrats and Republicans. All the Dem
ocratic members OF the Ways and Means
Committee, including Mr.. Bryan, of Ne
braska, who Is practical free trader,
opposed the Johnson substitute.
Mr. Dewitt Warner, Of New York who
Is also free trader. was another Demo-
crat who stood with the committee. Mr.
Warner subsequently, said that the adop-
tion OF the substitute would temporarily
paralyze the wooden trade. In that il left
the date indefinite when wool shall come
IN free.
Republicans who represent districts in
which woolen manufactures are located
opposed the substitute. other Republic
ans who voted In the affirmative defended
their action on the amendment because
II gave no substantial relief to the farmer
and that the manufacturers had already
discounted any action the House might
take regarding the woolen schedule. 1t is
impossible 10 make an analysis Of the
vote. inasmuch as IL was taken by teliers.
II is not improbable, however, that when
the c0nsiderat ton OF the bill is completed
in Committee of the Whole and IT is
reported TO the House. the Committee on
Ways and Means, through It's chairman,
may insist upon a yea and nay vote on
a like proposition in the House, and this
| may result in reversing the decision OF
| the Committee Of the Whole. which was
| reached by the slim majority of 10 votes
! IN the absence OF full House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
AZ UNPHOyOKED MURDER.
A Farmer Kills Neighbor Who Had Won
"A Ls,r-ult Against Him.

LA FAYETTE. ALA, Jan. H.-News
has reached this place OF the killing
OF Mr.. clay Hudson by Bob Foster. In
beat thirteen this afternoon, also the
killing Of negro by Foster. The par
ticulars are as follows:
Hudson and Foster had lawsuit sat
dav last about the line between their
plantatisns. Hudson won the suit. To-
day Foster rode TO Hudson's field. where
he and some negroes were working, ana
called 10 Hudson. Hudson started, ana
ON nearing Foster was told to halt. lie
then turned 60 walk away. Foster then
shot him in the back of the head Kill
ing him Instantly Then ne turned and
killed a negro and tried 70 XIII another
one. but failed Hudson WAS one Of the
prominent men Of the county.
The sheriff. with dogs, Is III pursuit or
the murderer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
PROfIT-sHdRfNG Plan.
Employees of tho Fall River Mil Receive
Their MIMI Dividend.

FALL RIVER, MASS. Jan. 1.-THE
employes OF the Bourne mill have received
their ninth semi-annnual dividend IN tne
prollt-sharing plan that has been In oper-
alton at the mill during the past three
and a half years. One family received sW
as its share Of the profits for SIX months,
and other families received from s5V 10
20 each. Individual employees receiFeu
from 50 TO $40 each. These sums are Inue-
pendent OF and In addition 70 thelr ~ esa'a'
,,aves list OF the mill, which ls the same
as the other mills in the city.
George A. Chase. the treasurer. VINO mas
been making the profit-sharing expert.
ment. expresses himself as fully sstshea hea
with the results, and he believes ne mas
accomplished all ne anticipated wneh We
put the plan ia operation. Il "h' pc .on.
rinued another six months, tne neAs p"'
10 be made about the first Of ja'y'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

pable carelessnezs OF the keeper and his
assistant. The Secretary promised 10 con-
slider Congressman Mere oith's petition. out
intimatec that he would not Interfere IN
MIR. Grimes behalf.
Mr.. Wise's Callers.
Messrs Joseph l.. Rohieeer. G. ". chiI-
drey, Siincn Solomon. Barney friscnkorn,
ana Charles Nessersthmidt. OF Richmond
ana Henrico, called on Congressman
George ID. Wise at the Capitol to-day.
Mr.. 4. +. Suthers. OF the Daily Journal.
OF Bluefeld, W. Va. and the Black Dit-
,nond. OF Pocahon:as. Va. and Mr. T..
w Compton, the general n 81 sger OF the
Angels Rest Land Co, OF Giles county,
Va, called on congressman Marshall to-
day at the Capitol
Aressrs A. j. Galloway. n. c.. and W..
Y. johnson. OF Norfolk. Va. are among
the late arrivals at the Metropolitan.
Messrs. l.. w. Pizznni. OF Richmond.
and Thomas Beck, of Marshall, Va. are
at the st. james.
Messrs. Samuel W. Simpson. OF vir-
ginia. John n. Adams and George y. Car
ter. OF Richmond. and J. Bumgardner,
of Lynchburg. are registered at the Ma
tionai.
Capt. John A. Coke. OF Richmond, was
among the Capitol visitors to-day.
There were fiftyrfour changes OF post
masters at fourth-class offices to-day.
Thirty-four OF the appointments we're 20
fii vacancies caused by deaths and resig-
nations.
No changes were made in North Caro-
lima. and only three in Virginia. which
were as follows: s. w Tompkins wa
appointed at Floyd, Floyd county. vice J
| u. Martin removed Rosa 4. Corr at Lee
in Goochland county. TO ill the vacanc!
| caused by the death of II. W. Corr; ant
J. i. Caldwell at Newcastle, Craig county
| vice c. w. Elmore removed.
| H. l.. ".
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

AUGUSTA. GA, Jan. H.-word comes
from Rouse, a settlement near Jackson
station, ). e., on the Port Royal ana
Augusta railroad, OF trouble between
whites and blacks. An attempt was made
10 arrest Jesse Jade, regro Desperate
but his friends surrounded his mouse
ana ambushed the posse, wounding three
Of tho constabtes, one very seriously IL
Is not known II any OF the negroes were
hurt. More trouble was feared tonight
but later adyioes say all is quiet 20 far
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

He stu Refuses 10 Implicate Other Oni-
cfafs Of the Bank.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. H.-Lewls Red
wine the embezzIing cashier OF the Gate
city National Bank, Of Atlanta, was
nlaeed IN the State prison here this after
nooa TO serve his sentence. He presented
n letter o. Identification 20 Warden James
fro,a prominent Ge0rsians bespeaking for
him leniency and the courtesy Cue 4
southern gentleman. An Atlanta news
paper man. who accompanies nm mere
in hope OF securing a statement from MN
duplicating other officials Of the bank.
failed 10 secure il.
Redwine was dressed eleeo"',' ana AT
his reauest his suit was set aside to be
v-orn by him when taken back 10 Atlanta
in the spring to testify IN the trial OF
n,bsrs accused OF completely In the crime.
He vii be given clerical work In the
prisou
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. ia
special to the Times Union from 81. Au-
gustine. Fla. says; The National Associa-
tlon Of General Baggage Agents met here
to-day for its thirteenth annual session
There Is full attendance, many agents
being accompanied by their wives The
association was rendered dinner Ak the
Ponce de Leon.
No business was transacted to-day. 10,
morrow officers for the ensuing year ""
be chosen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 17.-John Buchner. the
negro who yesterday crininally assaulted
a young white giri and a midlde-aged
negro woman near valley Park, No,
fifteen miles west of this city, was lynch
ed this morning. Buclner was captured
late last night, and locked uB in jail al
Valley Park. At o'clock this morning a
mob broke open tn jail and dragged the
negro nend from his ceii They placed a
rope around his neck ana swung him
up to a railroad bridge. The body was
still hanging within full view Of all pas
sengers on the Frisco railroad at O'clock
this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. H.-It is
said at the Post-Ofice Department that
no recommendations for the establish
ment for free delivery offices VIII De
considered until after the beginning OF
the next fiscal year. July 1st. Nearly
ninety-nve offices throughout the country
have attained the standard necessary 10
entitle them TO free delivery, but the ap-
preparation for this purpose has ions
since been exhausted. In iaet' there Is
a large deficiency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

ROME, Jan. i7.--Continuous withdraw
ais have compelled the Banca Generate
to apply to-day for moratorium. Inc
assets exceed the liabilities by 2,oooD
lire The Banca Generate has branches
I'm Milan and Genoa, and was establish
ed I'm 1872.
The capital stock OF the bank was 5o.-
100000 lire, and among the former presi-
dents Of the stock was one OF the Col
lama Princes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

CHARLESTON, ". VA. Jan. f7-Thos.
Detmo and wife and Joseph Rogers were
crossing the river at New River yester-
day IN a small boat. between Nuttiesburs
and Fayetteville, when they lost control
of the craft and were carried over the
falls all three being drowned. The
upturned boat was found containing two
valises. and I'm them were two revolvers,
two dirks. some clothing, and pair OF
boots. on one valse was the address
"Thomas Detmo. New York city" and on
the other Jim Rogers. New York city,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
DEATH or A RICH OLD MAN.
Francis Arnold, of Greenwood, :. C'-hfs
Prom rty Left 10 His Daughter.

COLUMBIA, S. q. Jan. 17.-Special.-
Francis Arnold. a CAPITALIST living few
miles from Greenwood, in this State, died
to-day. He was q han Of foreign birth,
and started life in almodest way, but had
by strict attention DO business anlasse1
upwards of 100000. Though eighty-three
years Old. his death fvas unexpected.
II is said that he Ifaves his property 20
his daughter. Mrs Jbhn Kinard, and her
children, Of this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
The Field Columbian Museum.

CHICAGO, Jan. lit seems probable
that the Fine Arts building at Jackson
Park will either have to be removed or
reconstructed entirely before 1t can DE
used as a Field Columbian Museum.
As the result of an inspection by the
underwriters. the insurance has been re-
tired. and the announcement Is made
that the building Is not fit receptacle
for the valuable exhibits, which VIII az
gregate fully Sg.09oo9 ia value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
Schooner Lost with All on Board.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE Dutch
Steamer Amsterdam, Capt. Stenger' from
Rotterdam. January 4th., which arrived
this morning. lost her chief oihcer' ):
Meyer. and five men by the capsizlnS Oh
her port Iife-boat. while pfoeeedins 10 me
assistance Of "A crew or the american
Fishing Schooner, Maggie r. Wen "hlcn
was I'm a SINGING condition The schooner
is supposed To have been lost with all
on board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
TeIegraphic Breyiiics.

Fire early yesterday morning destroyea
~. mani OF the American Cereal Com
naoy Of Minneapolis. involving loss oh
about $4,000 and throwing over ~" per-
sons out Of employment
I'm ioint convention yesterday 'he IOWA
legislature formally declared ex-'oE-
ernor John II. Gear. the kepuoneah eau
didate for the senatorshlp, eiec''u ~
the term Of six years, beginning Na'N"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
CRUSHED BENEATH A TREsTLE.
everal Unknown Italians hiiied-rensh
yfcifm of tn Wrr'k

several Unknown Italians htiied-fenth
yfcffm Of tn WrH'k
HOBOKEN, n. j., Jan. IA heavily
loaded construction train fell through a
trestle at Fair View this morning. The
trestle was part OF a temporary railroad
used in connection with the construction
OF a tunnel on the Northern railroad, OF
New Jersey. between Cranston and Ridge
field A large gang OF Italians were
working Srectly under the tresue and
many were caught under the wreck.
Three have been taken out dead and one
died at the hospital. Others are said 70
be missing. and are probably in the mud
under the debris. The men are principally
known by numbers. and few OF them
know ENGLISH, so IL is difficult 10 get
an exact statement OF the casualties
rwenty-six were more or less injured.
Carl n. Schultz. of Murray Hill who
was injured by the collision on pc u.
/. & w. railroad. at Hackensack
meadow. died this morning In -. Mary 5
Hospital. This makes the tenth victim.
The original report Of eleven deaths was
incorrect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
demanded Work.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 17.-Severai hundred
OF TIE unemployed workIngnen here
marched 10 the town hall to-day, and the
leaders in violent speeches demanded tfrit
work be furnished them by the corpora
tiOn.
The Lord Mayor refused 20 grant an
interview 10 deputation that had been
appointed by the crowd to wait upon
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18

A Big Bomb With Haif-Burned Fuse
Found al Lancaster.

LANCASTER, PA, Jan. IA great
sensation was caused here this morning
By the discovery OF a dynamite bomb
which had been placed against four
story building on Grant street ADJOINING
the police station. The bomb contained
half a pound OF dynamite, encased IN
lead pipe carefully closed with nitrogly-
eerine caps and fuse. The latter had been
lighted but for some reason had tailed 10
burn. There is no clue TO the dynamiters'
whose object in trying TO blow up the
building is unknown. The building Is un-
occupied, but was being prepared Tor
manufacturing purposes.
FARM NGTON. MINI, Jan. l.-Eariy
yesterday morning some person placed
dynamite cartridge inside the storm dooT
OF the Exchange Bank at this place. The
explosion blew out the front OF the bank
building, besides doing corsndeTatle dam
age inside. As the bank had gone out or
business, ana there were no funds IN the
vault, and no attempt made ON the safe.
robbery was evidently not the motive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
The Presidents First Veto.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. l7-The
first veto Of this Congress came into the
House to-day. The President disapproyed
the bill for the relief OF entrymen OF stone
and timber lands. The ground OF the
presidential opposition is that the bill, by
allowing entries 10 be perfected before
judicial officers. interferes with the re-
sponsbilitIes properly lodged In oiiicers
OF the Land Bureau.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
Heavy Passenger Trayel south.

WASHINGTON. Jan. U.-Commencing
to-noorrow the Atlantic Coast-Line train
leaving here daily at $40 +. NJ. will make
close connection al Waycross for Thomas
Vile. Ca. arriving there at 2;5s +. NJ the
next day This line is now running three
fast trains from the North to Jacksonviile.
including their New York and fiorida
special yestibule train, and me agent re-
ports travel as being very heavy not
wthstanding the mild weather IN the
North
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
A State OF Siege Proclaimed.

ROME, Jan. IA royal decree. sign
ed by all the ministers. was Issued to-
day, and proclaims a state OF Siege at
Massa and at Cararra.
General Senach. who has been appoint
ed extraordinary commissioner, has reach
ed the disturbed province and has pro-
claimed martial law at Massa and car
rarra
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-18
Tried IN Kill His W,fe.

ATLANTA. GA. Jan. l7-William
Givens. who has no settled occupation.
was arrested here this afternoon for at
tempting to kin lis wife about J o'clock
this morning
Givens protests his Innocence. and says
he was awakened by the shots. which
came from the outside