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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
FOR q Big Chess Tourney.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 3,-The list
for the most important problem-solving
tourney that has ever attracted the at
tention of the chess players of the United
States have been just closed; The prize,
one hundred dollars. is the largest ever
offered for such a contest, and the en-
tries embrace devotees of Caissa. from
Wheeling, w. Va, TO Baton Rouge, La.
Two problems weekly will be proposed 10
solve There will be no second prize.
The first two problems of the series will
appear on Sunday next, In the Sunday
News of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04

killed William G.. Kairer. an aged ana
well-to-do baker In this city. early III
the morning of December 4, 1898. Lambert
was robbing Kairer's house. when the
occupants became aroused, kairer and
his son William giving chase to the bur-
glar When the father reached the parlor
window. the blinds were pushed open
from the street. the robber having evi-
IDENTIFY escaped through the window. and
two shots rang out and the old man fell
dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
ANorHER POST -oFPiCE RoBBID.
The Car TO General scbouvalos.

sT'' PETBRSBUej. Jan. 3.-Empefor
Nicholas has addressed a rescript 10
Count Schouyaloff upon the occasion ol
the latfer's assumption OF the duties OF
the office OF Governor General OF War
saw THE Emperor bestows high praise
upon Count SchouvalofY for his faithful
and Jealous execution, during his term
~ service as Russian Ambassador az
Berlin. OF the plans OF the late Emperor
Alexander. by fostering feeling ot
thereby assisting 10 maintain universal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
RICHMOND. VA. FRIDAY JANUARY 1885

them all. The opinion of the engineer,
however. is that none OF them are worthy
Of Improvement by the Government
Senator's Daniel and Hunton were Dom
In their seats to-day.
There we're no appointments OF iourtn-
class postmasiers to-day for Virginia or
North Carolina. II. L. W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
sr.IKIyG sLAvs AND HUNS RIOT.
They Demand s1.A5 for Eight Hours or
S17O Tor Twelve Hour.

BRADDOCK, PA, Jan. 3.-The striking
Slays and Huns from the Edgar Thomp-
son Steel Works, TO the number Oh i'"v,
gathered at the Opera House az u
O'clock this morning. About one-nali en-
tered the building, while the rest con-
gregated in noisy crowds on the slrests.
The meeting was very turbulent, anu d
number of fist fights occurred. The great
eat excitement prevailed for time. one
man. Mike Coloski, leader. was thrown
bodily from the hall. In the turmol
which followed halg dozen others were
carried to the door and thrown into the
street When peace had been restored an
other leader. SheJoski, took charge of
the meeting and a committee OF seven was
appointed 10 confer. with Manager Gay
ley. The meeting continued with great
disorder until 1:30 this afternoon. Inc
Committee had some difficulty in decid-
ing on what demands they would make
at the conference with Manager Gayley,
but finally deternJned TO demand eight
hours for a days work. at sl.io per day,
or a twelve-hour day ar Sl.fO.
REFUSED TO wotx WITH BUNGARIANs'
HOMESTEAD. PA, Jan. S.-The trou,
bic last night at the HomesIeaI 5n8nsnv oSyes was
caused more particularly on account ol
a number OF Huhgarians having beeh
assigned to that department than IL was
by the reduced wage scale. Inc resula..
crew i'm the 1l9-inch mill refused TO WORK
with the Hungariars and quit. me lact
remains. however, that one Of the men
was able TO earn but 90 cents another
~ cents for their days work. rms was
because the mill was not worked 10 its
capacity and not on account OF iauit Ia
the wage scale. This morning the 100
men. comprising the day crew in the
ll9-nch mill also quit work. Superln,,
tendent Schwab riiet the strikers, ana
after guaranteeing certain wages for me ,n,e,
rest OF the week, whether or not the mlli
was worked to it's capacity. the men re-
turned to work. Ii is understood that
the same proposition was submitted to
the men who quit work last night, ana
that in all probability they will 80 TO
work tonight. There are no indications
that the trouble will involve other depart
ments of the plant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
An Anarchist Arraigned for Trial.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Jan. 3.-Charles
X Mowbray, the English Anarchist, who
was arrested here last Friday night. after
he had addressed a meeting OF Anarchists.
was arraigned to-day. He pleaded not
guilty.
had pleaded, stated that he had not had
time to gather his witnesses. The case
was. therefore, continued. no date being
Gxa1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
Bovrats's Indictment holds Cool.

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Jan. 3.-Judge
McComas this afternoon sustained the
position OF the United States district At
torney in the Howgate case. holding that
three new indictments found against
Captain Howgate ex-chief OF the. gnal
Service. for forgery and embezziemcnt,
tions The trial of cases on their merits
was set down for January 2sts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
Peixo;o Reported Dead.

NEW YORK, Jan. "a Rio de Janeiro
dispatch TO morning paper says: Ex-
President Peixoto, II u reared. cannot
1--we Ions.
A Monteviieo Uruguay dispatch says:
rhcre ia a rumor that Peixoto II dead,
but II Is not confirmed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
Another Frsrch Finaneial Scandal.

PARIS. Jan. 3.-Seyeral ex-ofilcials OF
tho south France Railway Company. In
Guiding NJ. Felix MARITIME. formerly d.
ractor OF the company. have been ar
rested in connection with the alleged a.
nanciai scandals affecting the compsny's
AFFAIRS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
prsyfu, Oisgrses Ceuplsts.

PARIS. Jan. 3.--captsin Albert Dreyfus:
recently condemned TO depreciation ana
life Imprisonment, for selling Government
secrets. will be deprived OF his mi'tsSy
rank and title January 5ln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
Sneaker Reed Has a Game Leg.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 3-Ex-
Speaker Reed Is at his rooms In the
Shoreham. In this city, unable at pres
the House, by reason OF injury 70 his
leg, which. however. Is not regarded ~
OF serious nature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04

wASHINGrON. ID: c.. Jan. a-ror Nlr'
g,nia. Fair: colder In northwestern por-
ton: westerly winds. becoming north-
North Carolina: Fair: westerly 70 nesth.
WaSteylY Winds .--L- 81
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RANCE on iHEK T. OsB B'Et;

Following was the range Of the lher.
mometer AZ The Times ortce yesterday
o A. NJ, ~; IL NJ, ~; 3 r. NJ. 10; y.
H.. 50: % r. NJ. 81 midnight. =. Aver
age. 33 l-3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
CONFESSED 1HAr HE WAS A rsisT'
Assistant Cashier iu = Pest.Omee eso's
Money and Said He Had Been koebed.

CINCINNATI. Jan. s.-After three
hours of the shrewdest kind OF detective
work. Chief of Police Deitsch and his de-
tectives this evening caused Frank III.
sharks TO confess that he was thief
and chat his previous sensational state
ments were lies. Sparks IL assistant
cashier of the post-office money order de.
partment. At i:30 =. VI. he was fouHo
lying on the marble floor Of his once
seemingly in an unconscious condition
by Janitor John Wehe. Sparks was''y-
ing on his face with his head in the d.
rection of the door. and Weihe turned
him over and asked him what was the
matter.
81 have been robbed" he exclaimed, AZ
he pointed the cash drawer.
He was lifted TO seat, after which
Inspector Solomon was notified.
Sparks had two contussions on the fore
head, and as he sat with pale face, fire.
quently resting his hand upon the bruised
head he told a sensational story. He
said he was alone in the ONCE when
two men entered. one of them asked for
change for fve-dollar bill lie asked
them to go outside the railing, and he
would get the money for them, but the
fellows grappled with him. One OF them
struck him on the forehead and Knocked
him to the door In an unconscious con-
dition. They then stole all the cash in
the drawer-Ss6S
Sparks was escorted To police head
quarters, where he was closely quesfton \
ed. He adhered 10 his story, but as hS
contradicted himself after a time, por-
tions of his story aroused suspicious.
After o'clock he was startled by the
question from Detective White: How
much are you short in your accounts
"Only few dollars-about g. he re-
piled, as a pallor spread over his face.
ION come. now. How much s IL; II Is
more than that
well, ] guess il IL about $50"
Now. now, tell the truth"
well. ! expect 1t will almost reacn
5000" and with a gasp Sparks sank back
Ia his chair. He confessed having Sc
creted the money i'm the office. Tho con-
fusion on his head vas produced by bis
falling purposely on the floor at full
length, and humping his head 10 bring
blood. over 500 was found where he had
secreted It, and ne was locked up.
AsorHER PosT-oFPrCg soBBrD.
DECATUR. ALA. Jan. 3.-The post.
office here was entered last night from
and all the money and stamps contained
therein taken, amounting 10 something
over $500 All registered packages on
hand were also taken. amounting 10 con-
much " will be safe 10 estimate the
entire loss, including damage 10 safe, loss
of funds on hand, stamps and registered
mail, at $3.50. There is no clue TO Tho
robbers. ,
the POST ONCE Department, and is expecty
ing officers on tfe train Tonight 10 ferret
out the robbers, II possible.
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TO PUNISH THE GUILTY.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECON-
MEND STRINGENT MEASURES.
Wholesale Removals will not Snhice-
Wholesale Punishment Must Follow
Lexow Revelations.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-At regular meet
ing of the Chamber OF Commerce to-day
the report OF the special committee or
municipal reform, concerning an investiga-
ton by the Legislature of all departments
OF The city of New York. was submitted
by Charles Stewart Smith.
The committee recommends that the
Lexow Committee be continued until jan
uory I, 1896. with power TO Investigate any
and all departments OF this city; that spe-
cial powers should be given this commit l.
tee to compel the attendance OF witness
es. and to punish for contempt ana that
the grand jury in the Court of oyer ana
Termner now empannelied, should DE "e-
tanned for the Indictment and prosecu-
tion of public officers who have been
guilty of corrupt misconduct in c'hce.
The report also says.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-04
EXPENSIVE TAMMASY.

Six years OF Tammany administration
have cost the city, in bonded indebtedness
and expenditures from appropriations.
2a4.67l0 0f, as against S237. .05l 9l3 for the
preceding six years, an average increase
OF over sG010,O00 per annum, exclusive of
revenue and assessment bonds.
The Jury lists nave been tampered with
ana the fountain-head of civil and crimi-
nal justice has been polluted. incompe-
tent, unfit or dishonest persons have, in
many instances. taken the place OF IN
telligent. aggressive and honest citizens
on the jury rolls, to subserve the corrupt
and criminal ends of law-breakers.
Public contracts are awarded to a Few
favored contractors, while, as rule, the
departments are -illed with employees ap-
pointed at the dictation of political bosses,
and of a class often ignorant OF their
duties and generally entirely unfit for
the positions. Thousands of men are
upon the payrolis of the various depart
ments who practically do 10 work. The
committee believes that an examination py
special grand juries Will not alone answer
the purpose.
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MHnrIsAIE PUNISHMENT.

The removal OF the heads OF depart
ments to be replaced by better men WIN
not suffice. Wholesale removals VIII hot
suffice. though necessary. Wholesale pun
ishment must follow, until it has drawn
into the meshes of the law not only the
corrupt official. but the corrupt contract :
or as well. Blackmail and bribery must
stop. In all of this work the Legislature
should do it's part
In conclusion, the committee offers res
olutions recognizing the value OF the WORK
done bv the Lexow Committee, ana thank-
ing them for the faithful manner IN Which
they performed their duties, and extend
ing their thanks to John W. Cor ana ms
assistants for the able and effective man,
ner i'm which the evidence was prepared
and laid before the public.
\ resolution was unanimously adopted
recommending Congress to pass piii
which authorizes the President To ap-
noint committee of three experts 10
make a thorough study of the pubic ilh-
her lands, to determine what portions
ought to be preserved in the interest Oh
tine people, and TO prepare II plan ior
their management.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
Bingham.

Mr.. Alfred jackson, for u years a
resident of this village. died Sunday
night, after an illness of six days, aged
81 years, months, and 20 days. Mr..
jackson was born in Sidney July 10,
1913. He married for his first wife,
Miss Elmira l.. Clark of Sidney. She
died short time after their marriage.
He then married Miss Sarah Hale of
East Madison. She died in 1862. In
1870 he married Mrs. Naomi NJ. Holden
of Scion, who survives him. After liy-
ing rs years in Sidney, he moved TO
Scion where he lived 30 years. In 1874
he moved to Bingham. In early life he
experienced religion and united faith
with the Methodist Episcopal church.
He retained his connection with that
church until he joined the church
triumphant. For 30 years he was class
leader. Perhaps in no year of his life
WAS he more con 81 tent in | i attendance
upon the means Of grace, than during
the last year, walking frequently from
| to miles to attend the weekly
meetings. Up to a short time before
bis death, when he hal an attack of the
gripp, he was considered a young man
of his years, perhaps not more Than 60
years of age. The funeral services were
held at his late residence Tuesday the
Sd inst His remains were taken to
South Scion for burial where they await
the general resurrection IL.
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The Forks.

Manley Bean is at this writing some
better but still lies in a critical condi-
ton.
The regular Thursday evening prayer
meeting WAS postponed last week on ac-
count of the Illness of the pastor.
Mrs Willie Durgin who has been to
Portland hospital for some time return
ed home last week.
Sherman Bean was home from the
woods last week.
Miss Florence Williams of Carritunk
was in town Friday.
NJ, l.. French who has been sick the
past week is now better
A. S, Burke of Bingham, was in town
last week.
Mrs. c. A. Kenn edy is working at
VIM. McKay's.
Mr.. w ID, Moore of Carratunk, has
been in town several days working on
the chapel.
Tilson Foss was out of the woods last
week.
Geo. Adams and wife of Madison,
were in town several days last week.
Jonah Hilton of Bingham, passed
oiilouSh loNn SATURDAY oh MS way W
Jackman.
Mrs. Carrie Searle is at work at
Manley Beams.
|. S. Young is very low and his death
is hourly expected.
The Congregational church received a
present of a beautiful pulpit set from
the church in Pittston, recently.
Rev. Mr., HIATT delivered an able and
earnest sermon Sunday afternoon, from
Matt. XIV IA. And this gospel OF
the kingdom shall be preached In all the
world for witness unto all nations,
then shall the end come In the even
ing there was SHINY attended but very
successful missionary meeting, twelve
pledged small sum per week for year.
NEvA.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
Old Christmas Customs.

One custom that has come to us from
across the sea Is that of hanging up stock
ings on Christmas eve. Little children are
taught that St Nicholas brings in gifts to
them through closed windows. and it is
supposed this custom started from tradi-
ton that st. Nicholas used to throw purses
of money in through the windows of poor
maidens, SO that they might have marriage
portions.
Howison, in his sketches of upper Can
ada, says that he met once at midnight on
a beautiful moonlight Christmas eve an
Indian, who was softly creeping along on
the ground. Upon being questioned the
Indian iuotioned to him to be silent, and
said: We watch to see the deer kneel.
This is Christmas night, and all the deer
fall upon their knees to the Great Spirit
and look up. '--Sclccted
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PishOn = FerrX.

Miss Ella Wells, who is attending the
State Normal school at Pennington,
passed the Thanksgiving vacation at
home.
Mrs. Georgia Savage is at Fairfield, for
a few weeks stay.
Mrs. E. j. Mitchell passed last week at
her old home in East Skowhegan.
Ernest Pratt, who has been teaching
in Penobscot county, spent Thanksgiv-
ing at home.
Walter Varney and wife returned Fri
day, from Rockla land, having had employ
ment in that vicinity since last spring.
A few people improved the small
amount of snow Sunday for their first
sleigh ride this season.
Mrs. Carrie kidder of Clinton village,
stopped over Thanksgiving with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Pettigrew
The ferry-boat was taken from the
river Saturday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
The Pittsfield Advertiser indulge in

The Pittstield Advertiser INDUCES in
the following timely advice Have you
put on your storm windows, placed
boughs around your house to protect the
cellar from frost, and have you made a
careful survey of all the funnel connect
ed with the several stoves so that you
know that they are absolutely safe?
tunnels rust out very quickly, much
sooner than we sometimes think. New
funnel was attached to the vestry furnace
of High street church three years ago
and it was all replaced with new funnel
this week. Be careful when you set up
the stoves; be careful where you put
your ashes; never in barrels or boxes
under any circumstances, and above all
keep insured for fair amount, for if
you are ever SO careful your neighbor
may not be so and he may cause you a
loss.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
Clinton.

The boys club gave banquet in honor
of Rev. l.. 5. williams birthday, Nov.
Both. The boys spent the afternoon in
cooking, setting tables, and other things
usually done by their sisters. After SUI
per Frank Besse presented Mr.. Williams
a beautiful chair from the boys
We hear that parties in Rhode Island,
think of erecting cotton mill in this
place. A good thing to encourage us
even though it never be realized.
Miss Mabelle Butler of FAN field, will
spend the winter with Mrs. Geo. Beal.
Our stores are putting on their new
dresses for the holidays.
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Snlnn.

Rev. Mr.. Snow is stopping with his
father-in-law, Rev. Mr.. Ford.
The inside carpenter work on the new
hall is being pushed rapidly forward.
Mr.. Sampson is teaching school in the
village district and Albert Whipple II
the district north OF the village.
Albert Adams has been running his
hay press in Athens.
Fred French was in town looking after
stock Monday. Fred Allen and DaN id
Foss were also looking for oxen Mon
day.
John Jewett is building him an ice
house.
Henry Nottage has moved ipto y. +.
Tupper's house.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Next t. the mistletoe and holly the lau-
rel and ground pine are most favored, the
formers glossy leaves and green berries
suggestive OF good cheer and always form
ing an effective background when gay ber-
ries or moses are used in addition The
ground pine coils easily and gracefully
into wreaths and is Invaluable for twining
about staircases or pillars or for using in
decoration on large scale when boughs
of spruce hemlock and cedar are also
much in vogue. st. Louis Republic.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Parlin Fond.

About three inches of snow fell We'd
nesday night, but, being followed by a
heavy wind, was blown off the road in
many places, and did not make good
seighing.
Alex Dwtelly of Jackman, is here do
ing some carpenter work for y. w.
Murphy.
{. A. Coleman aud son Harold of Jack
man, were here Saturday.
Fred Clark of Bingham, Albert Clark
and A. +. Small of Richmond, came up
Wednesday to go into Fred Clark camp
on the Spencer
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Mrs. Melvina Waite from Madison was
in town Thursday visiting friends and
relatives.
Miss Viola Piper, who has been teach
ing school at Norridgewock, returned to
her home in this place Saturday night.
Mr.. Preston Phinney has rented the
Thomas Boswell stand and is moving
his family into it,
see that the business at the post
Office is lncreasng'so that the postmaster
has to have an assistant. NJ.
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EASTERN ARGUS.
f8O3-f896.
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

The Eastern Argus was founded in 1903.
1t advocated the principles of Democracy then
and it advocates them now.
This is the time to subscribe for the year 1895.
The Argus is in touch with the people OF the
State of Maine in local and State news as well as
politics. 1t covers all the sporting news and in
fact everything which goes to make first class
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-05
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Continued from PRS, page.
This was a very close raco.

This was very close race.
Basket Potato Race. Joe San.
dors, first; Joe Freitas, second.
One fourth Mile Race. -- b. +.
Beardmore, Loo 1-5; En- Chang,
second.
Jim Kaharna Race-David Koii,
first; Joe Silver, second The
details of the race were: Run
forty yards to horse and saddle
animal; hoist umbrella and
mount; ride to a given distance
dismount; light cigarette and
return.
A reception by Minister Willis
and a display of fireworks on
Union square in the evening end.
ed the official program.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-05
PARDONED YESTERDAY.
A Happy Fourth OF July For Many
Prisoner.

The following combinations of
sentence and unconditional par
dons were granted by President
Dole yesterday:
The sentence of W, II. G. Greig
is committed from twenty to fif-
teen years; T. B. Walker, thirty
to fifteen years, Carl Widsmann,.
thirty to fifteen years; Louis Mar
shall, twenty to fifteen years; W.
H. Seward, thirty to twenty years;
w. H. Richard, thirty to twenty
years, r. W. Wilcox, thirty to
twenty years; G. T. Gulick, thirty
to twenty years. The fine of S10,-
900 in each of the above cases was
not committed.
The following were pardoned on
condition they surrender them
selves at the demand of the Pres
ident:
J. II. Sylvia, Pihena, John Pho,
Pohaka, Alex. Palau, Tom Pedro,
Punalua, Makakoa, David Keau-
nui, Kakaiao, Kahananui. Ka-
holo, J. X. Kamali, John Kaolo-
wi. J. w. Xahaiao, Kanaana,
Manuel Kuhio, Kilohana, Sam
Kalalau, Liwai Kameakane, Peter
Hookano, Waianse, James ii.
Bush, Samuel Hookano, ]. Ha-
nupau, Haka, Inoaole, William
Joseph, Keliikuewa, Keoho, Ka-
hikikolu, Sam Kaaea, Kahooma-
nawanui, Joe Kahopuwaiki, VIM.
Kauwenaole, j. j. Mathews, Klui
j. Mahoe, NaAaikuahine, John
Pike, Wailama.
Unconditional pardons were
granted Kaniku Pahia, sentenced
to three months imprisonment
and $319.50 fine for assault with
deadly weapon; Kaulana, SEN
fenced to nine years and SIC sc
fine for manslaughter; Kanakao-
kai, one year and 5000 fine fo1
larceny, and Keoki eight years
for larceny.