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The morning call., 1894-12-12

who could say definitely whether he was
or was not the man wanted. No such man
could be found, however. and the police
had made up their minds that the on ly
thing for them to do was to wait for the
arrival from New York of those who
could tell them without fail whether it was
Seeley or not. Seeley declined 10 give the
names of any one who would identify
him as Dale, and the police sent him to
the lookup with the understanding that he
would be held until the New York author
tiles arrived. He stood the confinement
about one hour. when he sent for H.
spector Shea ana unbosomed himself as to
his identity. Further than this. however.
he would not say word except to affirm
his readiness TO return to New York i'm
mediately.
Seeley's remarkable GOODNESS and per-
sistency in denying his identity had COM
pletely baff1ed the detectives, and they had
determined to await the arrival of the
New York officers before making further
efforts. when about oon the prisoner told
his guard that he wished to see the man In
charge of the detective force. Inspector
Shea and his lieutenant promptly re-
sponded, entering the Inspectors private
Office. where the suspect had been con-
fined.
"Be seated, gentlemen" said Seeley,
affably, as the officers appeared, and,
somewhat dazed at his nonchalance, they
sat down. Now, gentlemen" he con-
tinued, II wish to thank you for your
courtesy and kindness since our meeting
last night. l have told you repeatedly that
my name is Dale, but have become tired
of the deception. | had no sleep last
night. ] am weary. My name Is Seeley-
Samuel c. Seeey, late bookkeeper of the
National Shoe and Leather Bank of New
York. That is what I wished to say to
you"
''Do you care to sag anything aboutyour
case?" asked the Inspector.
mot thing. am ready and willing
to 60 back to New York. / will not make
any trouble about extradition. As soon
as the proper New York officials arrive I
will go with Them"
The officers attem pied to secure some
sort of statement from Seeley in regard
to his connection with the great steal, but
be carefully avoided making admissions
or denials. Feeling his efforts in that line
unavailing, Inspector Shea had the man
taken to the Harrisou-streat station, where
he was locked up in cell TO await the
arrival of the New York officers.
Seeley's quarters at the Harrison-street
station were much less comfortable than
those he had occupied at headquarters.
where he was allowed TO remain in the
Luxurious private Office Of Inspector Shea.
Bnt the stuffy. iIl-smelling cell had ap-
parently no terrors for the ex-hook-
keeper. and removing bis ulster he made
himself comfortable In the iron bunk. His
vocabulary became very limited as soon
as the door closed behind him, and to all
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CRUEL TO LUNATICS.
Shocking Abuses at British
Columbia Asylum.
Investigators Discover That Unfor.
tunates Are Subjected TO
Many Tortures.

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec, II. "A story of
cruelty and oppression such as is seldom
heard is told in the report Of the royal
commission appointed to investigate the
affairs of the British Columbia Provincial
Asylum for The Insane at New Westmin-
ster. which by its isolated position has
escaped direct supervision OF the Govern
ment officers. who are as much Mortified as
the general public by the present reyela-
tions, the immediate result of which has
been the suspension of Medical Superin-
tendent Bentley. The poor inmates have
been so terrorized that they mistrusted
even the Commissioners and very reIuc-
tantly stated their woes, so that the full
extent of the inhumalitles will probably
never be known.
The death of an unfortunate man
named Schubert in a strait-jacket, Gagged
in damp dark cellar in bDx-like cell. is
admitted, and another discovery is that of
a man having a hand crippled for life by
the prolonged use of leather init followed
by inflammation and abscess The Com.
mssioners say of the implements of
torture in use that "the like OF them we
have never seen before except in
museums"
A favorite punishment is dipping pa
tents into ice-cold water, keeping them
there and repeatedly submerging their
heads until the victims are quite subdued.
This form of punishment was inflicted
for very ordinary offenses, in fact for any
form of misbehavior, which, becoming
common. served to irritate the guards. For
instance. several religious maniacs were
thus dealt with for persistently knealinp
and praying and thus annoying and excit-
Ing other inmates, whose weaknesses were
not OF a religious nature. The dark cell,
which is specially condemned by the COM
missioners. was designed for the treatment
of hardened Chinaman, on whom the pun
ishments previously in use had no effecr,
but after his death at least four men and
one woman have been at different times Sc
cluded in this foul spot. Patients in the
asylum are dressed in white and branded
with an immense star In a very objec-
tionabie place. and there are other un-
necessary forms of humiliation.
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questions he simply replied. 81 have 10TH
ing TO say

II. E. MacFarland. the young man
whose information led to Seeley's arrest.
was slow in following up his conquest
to-day. Although anxiously awaited by
the authorities. he bad not put in an ap-
pearance up to noon, and no one knew his
whereabouts. Seeley's action In volun-
tarily confessing his identity to a passing
acquaintance, after having displayed such
keenness in evading arrest, was the sub
Ject OF much speculation. MacFarland had
said that Seeley met him ON the street, in
vited him to the races, and after several
days companionship had calmly informed
him that he was Samuel G.. Seeley, wanted
in New York for the theft of $685., 900.
The police were inclined to the belief
that MacFarlaDd's story might be subject
to variations. 1t was believed by many of
the detectives that the informant was an
old acquaintance of the fugitive and that
the allurements of the 5000 reward had
got the better of his friendship. On this
subject, however. Seeley was as silent as
a clam, and the officers were forced to be
content with speculation pending the ap-
pearance of young MacFarland. What
ever evidence, # any, had been found: at
4S7 La Sale avenue. the fashionable
clearinghouse at which Seeley had been
arrested, the police refused to say. 1t was
shown that no papers of Importance and
but a solitary 500 bill were found on his
person, and it was not thought that any
discriminating evidence had been discov-
cred in his room.
During the afternoon MacFarland put
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in an appearance at detective Headquarters.
de was apparently laboring under a
rather heavy burden of intoxicants and
his conversation was not particularly lucid
He was able, however, to make his hearers
understand that he was hot after that
$4,000 reward and that he intended to have
ii all. He would, he declared, divide with
no one. After making something of a
scene at headquarters he left, but returned
some time during the afternoon and made
numerous demands for the reward. De-
tectives who were sent out to look up the
informeTs record reported that he had
been for week boasting to his friends
that he knew where to find Seeley. Mac
Farland. according to the officers. is an
ardent devotee of the flowing bowl, and
many of his acquaintances say that he
freely during the last week, while inIoxi-
Gated. had declared that he would soon
clear $4,000 by clever bit of detective
work.
MacFarland is q rather good-looking
man, perhaps 25 years old, dresses well,
though fiashily, and is said to frequent the
race tracks. Owing to mis- condition to-day
the officers were unable to learn anything
regarding his acquaintance with Seeley.
United States Marshal Arnold was noti-
fed by telegraph this afternoon that Fed
eral officers and representatives of the
bank had started for Chicago. Seeley will
also be held under United States process.
The Marshal promptly took out warrant
for the arrest of Seeley. No conflict be-
tween the State and Federal officers is
expected to occur in Chicago.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-President Grain
OF the Shoe and Leather Bank left this
afternoon for Chicago, where Seeley is
under arrest,
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MR.. RAWLINGS SULKS.
Utah Gave Him the Dou bic
Cross.
Now He Would Deprive the Territory
OF the Boon of State.
hood.

WASHINGTON, Dec. u.-Delegats Raw
lings of y tah will soon make an attempt
to repeal the bill admitting the Territory
to statehood. At least he has the plan in
hi 8 mind while he is feeling sore over his
defeat for reelection, but upon sober re-
Election Mr.. Rawlings will likely abandon
any such foolish attempt. for it would not
only be sure to fail but the attempt would
meet with general disapprobati in Utah,
regardless of politics. Mr.. Rawlings is an
able man, but inclined to sulk. Once he
sent in his resignation as delegate from
Utah, but there was string to il.
When the Mormon church resolved to
split up and divide its strength as Dearly
equal as possible between the Republican
and Democratic parties, the Liberal Re-
publicans" of Utah. through their organ,
the Salt Lake Tribune, cautioned Gen,ilss
against falling into this trap: alleging that
it was only scheme of the Mormon
hierarchy to get statehood, and that, with
this gained, their old-time control of
affairs would be assured, and that possibly
polygamy would be rehabiliiated on the
cornerstone of their institution, the
Democrats, however. and Ra awnings among
them, prof essed TO believe In the sincerity
of the Mormons. and thought they could
make Utah Democratic State. The Ter
ritory was accordingly admitted by this
Congress, and Rawlings fully expected to
be elected Senator, Dut to his surprise and
bitter disappointment Utah went Republi-
can and will elect two Republicans to the
Senate.
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Are out of the question when tor
tured and disfigured with Eczema.
1t is the cause of more intense
suffering than all other skin diseases
combined.
Tender babies are among its most
numerous victims.
They are often bern with it.
Most remedies and the best phySi-
clans generally fail even to relieve.
If CUTICURA did no more than
cure Eczema, it would be entitled to
the gratitude of mankind.
1t not only cures but
A single application is often suffi-
cient to afford instant relief, permit
rest and sleep, and point to speedy,
permanent cure.
CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS be-
cause it is the most wonderful skin
cure of modern times.
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HOHENLOHE'S POLICY.
He Will Deal With Conditions as
They Are Presented.

BERLIN. Dec. 11.-Prince Hohenlohe
made a declaration of his policy as Chan
cellor of Germany in the Reichstag today.
His appearance in the chamber elicited n
demonstration. Prince Hohenlohe said
that his entrance into Office did not imply
a change in the system of government,
He would not, however, in every case fol-
low 10 the footsteps of his predecessor.
but he would reckon with the actual facts
and Loyalty fulfill his duties. The Chan
cellor dwelt upon the necessity of finan-
cal reform, the maintenance of the
colonial policy and the necessity of
strengthening the navy. and promised
that the just demands of the Agrarans S
would be satisfied. In social questions, he
added. the protection of the weak would
be the first consideration of the Govern
ment, which would also endeavor to main
tain peace between the state and the
church,
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nedale, prominent citizen, was assassi-
mated, and the citizens drove the gang
from the county. No less than ten men
met their death. A short while ago the
Meachamites returned to their old haunts
and began to wreak vengeance. Murphy
Pink, farmer. was shot down. Pink
made dying statement charging George
Brunson, Charles Smith and Lee Brown
with the shooting. They were arrested,
and upon preliminary trial acquitted.
After beng turned loose other evidence
was found. and it became known that
they were members of the Meachamite
gang. The place is some distance from
the telegraph station. but a man Just ar
rived at Whatley says they have been
hanged.
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JAPANESE ADVANCING.
Little Resistance Met With I'm the
Interior of China.

YOKOHAMA, Dec. 1.-THE column of
the second Japanese army sent to attack
Foo Chow has met with no resistance so
far The column retains communication
with the force from the first army, which
is simultaneously advancing on the enemy.
1t is reported that the Chinese are con-
centratiDg at New Chwang. A detachment
OF the first army is advancing on Hal
Ching. east of New Chwang. This detach-
ment has met with resistance. but the ad-
vance continues. Field Marshal Yamagata
left Antong yesterday.
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may occur any day. and when the Japa-
nese come in sight of the capital feel GER
tain every foreigner will be massacred.
The foreign Ministers will incur a per-
fectly insane risk if they remain there
after the ice has closed the port Of Tien-
tsin. The greatest danger Is. in fact, that
nearly all the soldiers are members of
secret societies, which are ready to break
out at the first chance"
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GOMPERs PRETTY SAFE.
He Will Be Chosen as President for
Another Year.

DENVER. Dec. 1.-THE reelection of
Samuel Gompers as president of the
American Federation of Labor is consid-
cred almost certain. P. J. Mcguire, who
was Gompers' opponent at last years cleo
ton, and John Mcbride. president of the
Mine-workers' Federation, are both sup
porters OF Gompers. There are Others
mentioned for the presidency, but il is
thought that Gompers will be returned to
the chair. Among them are McCraith of
Boston. and w. B. Prescott president IF
the International Typogra phical Union. y
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BLIXT Is CALMER.
Yet He Has a Morbid Desire to Re.
peat His Story.

MINNEAPOLIS. Dec. 1.-THE Grand Jury
has put in the day hearing the evidence in
the Cling murder case. Mayor Eustis,
who has the evidence at his finger ends,
related the story at length to the Jurors.
Later in the afternoon Sheriff Eye ap-
peared with Adry Hayward, who repea tied
to the jury the confession as to his BROTH
eTs schemes, which he had given the of
ficers. Claus Blixt is good deal calmer
to-day, though he seems to have a morbid
desire to repeat the story of the murder
whenever he can get an officer to listen to
him
The morning call., 1894-12-12
CLARENCE PENsIoNED.
England Takes Care of the Ex.Chief
of the Mos suuitoes.

COLON. Dec. n.-Ex- Chief Clarence, the
former ruler of the Mosquito Territory,
has been granted maintenance of $50 per
day by the British Government. The
Nicaraguan Government has issued de-
cree granting amnesty to all the members
OF the defunct Mosquito Territory Govern
ment with the exception of ex Chief
Clarence.
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NOW 1T is DENIED.
No Arrangements for Dropping
Charges Against Strikers.

WOODLAND, Dec. IL The work of
impanneling the jury in the AppeIman
case was resumed this morning. Four
more jurors were obtained to-day. The
names of the jurors so far accepted are !:
James Slaven. John Martin, A. L. Lud-
deH. George Hoffman, Mat Clancy and
j. w. Crank. More than half of the
special venire has already been exhausted.
All parties concerned. either in the
prosecution or defense of the strikers, say
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GAVE SEELEY UP.
Merely a Matter of the
Reward.
GOLD BEFORE FRIENDSHIP.
Informer Mcfarland Boasted of
His Find.
GOLD BEFORE FRIENDSHIP
OF RATHER CoNvIvIAL HABITS.
Possibly That Contains the Expla-
nation of Why the Defaulter
Gave Himself Away.

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Samuel C. Seeley.
the absconding bookkeeper of the Shoe
and Leather Bank of New York. is safe
behind the bars in cell in the Harrison
street station. The police have never
since he was first arrested entertained a
doubt of the identity of the man, but his
calm demeanor. his cool and positive
denials that he was Seeley had begun to
make them anxious to secure somebody
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Popgun Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1I.--There is a we'll
defined movement on the Democratic
side of the Senate to get up the supple-
mental tariff bills notwithstan ding the
decision Of the caucus of last week to give
the preference to other measures and
virtually shelve the tariff bills. Senator's
Vest and Berry are engineering this move
ment. 1t is now considered probable that
there will be an effort tomorrow TO dis
place the Nicaragua bill with the sugar
bill.
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DANGER IN PEkING
Chinese Mad Against All
Foreigners.
READY FOR AN UPRISING.
1t Will Need but a Word to Start
a Row.
READY FOR AN UPRISING.
NO MANS LIFE WILL BE SAFE
Foreign Ministers Will Incur an In
sane Risk by Remaining After
Winter Closes In,

PEKING, Dec. 1.-THE angry feeling of
the Chinese population here against the
foreigners is increasing.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-The Globe thi s AFTER
noon prints letter from a British resi-
dent of China, who occupies a position
which brings him in touch with the Man.
darins and masses. He says: "a tragedy
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THREE BAD MEN GONE.
Members of the Notorious MeacT1a-
mite Gang LYnched.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Dec. 11.-Three OF
the notorious Meachamite gang, in Clarke
County, have been lynehed. The Meach-
amite gang has for many years run Illicit
distileries. made counterfeit money ana
committed robberles and murders. For a
person to give them away meant sure
death. In August. 1893. James McCorg-
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FOOTBALL TEAM COMING.
Men of Chicago Who Will Play In
This City.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE University of
Chicago field is alive with football prac-
tice In week the university eleven will
start westward to play its first annual
Christmas game at the Golden Gate.
The following men will go: Hunt, left
end; Knapp, left tackle; Rultkoetter, left
guard; Wyant, center; Allen, right guard;
Roby, right tackle; Larby. right end; /; Her
ring, quarterback: Gala, left half; Hirsch-
berger, full back. and Nichols. right half.
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the report that an agreement has been
reached between General Hart for the de-
Tense and the railroad for the prosecution
by which the cases against Knox. Mullen
and Compton are to be dropped is absurd.
Hart denies i'll most emphatic terms that
any such agreement has been made.
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Sold throughout the world. Price, Cur1cuRA, soe.;
Soar, 2sc.; REsoLvENT, ST.. POTTER DRUG AND
CHEM. Corr, Sole Props, Boston, Mass "Al
about the Skin and Blood" O. pages, mailed free.
The morning call., 1894-12-12

fifry-two-week feast Is provided by HAIR
PER's YOUNG PEOPLE for 81 year.
The morning call., 1894-12-12

HARPER's BAzAR gives correct information
about fashions for everybody. for 81 year :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-30
A DWELLlNC-HOUSE BURNED.
Death OF Mrs. John :. Castlcman-In-
creased Attendance Mt Meetings.

HERRYVILLE, VA, October 2.-(Spe-
ciaI)-A tcnant-house on the farm occu-
pied by Henry \. Williams, near this
place. WAS. burned to the ground last
night. The house was occupied by Nathan
Tate. an old cOlored man, and his six
grandchildren. Four Of 'he children
managed to escape from the building.
but the other two children and the old
man persisted In the flames. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Mrs. John :. Castleman died at her
residence. near Summit Point, on Friday
last after n lingering Illness Of several
months. Mrs. Castlcman was Miss Ellen
Washington, daughter Of Bushrod G..
Washington, Of Charlestown, W. Va,
and was a very attractive and accom-
plished lady. Two children and de-
voted husband. in addition to "A large
circle of relatives and friends. Will mourn
their loss.
The campaign, openel in this county
week before last by Captain Parks and
others. has been kept up with undated
vicor ever since by various speeches by
local speakers, and the increased attend
ance AT the meetings testiiies that the
interest Of the people is becoming excited.
and il Is believed that the attendance at
the polls will be as large as IL usually l..
The annual meeting Of the Women's
Missionary Convention Of the Methodist
EpiscOpal Church, South. began here sun
day, and will last through three days.
Almost fifty delegates are in attendance.
and the convention promises to be OF
unusual interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-30
ENTlcEO AWAY FROM HOME.
sad Story of Young Girl Who Came
Here from Oxford, Md.

On Wednesday last Miss Lille HIN
nan, pretty girl. not more than !.
years Of age, came to Richmond In COM
pony with 4 Miss Hanson. Both hailed
from oxford, small place near Bslrl-
more, and the former Is the daughter OK
a farmer at that place. Yesterday COM
plant was made u Captain j. H. Angle.
of the Second Police District, that MISS
Eillman had been enticed away from
her home and was being detained by
Mss Lola Hanson. sister Of the other
young woman of that name at her mousse.
No. IL south Eighth street, in this city.
contrary u her wishes.
Captain Angle sent a: once = the place
in question and found the girl there ac-
cCrdng 10 the report. She complained
that she had been brought here by Miss
Hanson upon the assurance that me
should be given work. and u her. amaze
rent upon arriving al Miss Hanson
learned that such was not the case. but
that she Was expected - lead an entirely
different lie.
The officer took Miss Hllman % hts
Office 1T the station-house. ami had Lola
Henson arrested on the charge of en-
tcing her away from her home. LON
gave bail. and her case Will come up IN
the Police Court this morning. The vic-
tim Of the affair will be returned nome
tomorrow, as Chlef-of-police Major
Poe Will endeavor u arrange -0r ner
transportation. Lille Is a brunette quite
stylish. and rather intelligent She IS
greatly saddened by her experience. Tho
Hanson woman claims that Lille va
not what she pretended she was before
she came here, but the officers DO not
place much confidence in this.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-30

lawyers and businessmen OF Alexandra
city and Fairfax county. has been granted
n charter OF Incorporation by Judge Nor
ton. The new company proposss to make
and furnish abstracts OF titles and to
guarantee titles 10 real estate In Vlr-
ginia and the District OF Columbia. The
capital stock of the new company is fixed
mt $4,000. The officers are Colonel +. l..
Smith. Of Alexandria. president; Hon. X.
Walton Moore, OF Fairfax Courthouse,
vicc-presidcnt. and Worth Hulfsh. OF
Alexandria, secretary and treasurer. The
directors are Hon. Joseph T.. willard. OF
Fairfax Courthouse. and David J. Howell.
J. Clinton Smoot. a. w. Armstrong and
Park Agnew. OF this city.
The money necessary for the finishing
OF the celebrated steamer Howard cas-
sard has been obtained, and the vessc'
will be hauled out on the marine railway
here in a few days. Captain *. NJ
Prayer. her designer and patentee or her
engine. is confident OF the success or MS
vessel. and that she Will revoIutionizc
ocean travel
II is understood that the members re-
Gently fined and dismissed from the Alex
andria Light Infantry. propose TO carry
the matter into the courts. claiming thh'
the action OF the court-martiai was Illegal