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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07

A meeting OF the Board OF Directors OF
the jefferson Davis Monument Assocla-
ton was held yesterday afternoon at 800
o'clock Present, j. Taylor Eilyson (pres-
idcnO. George l.. Christian. John H. Cary,
Joseph c. DichersOn. and W. ID. Chester
man, Judge Christian stated that he was
out Of the city when the last meeting was
held.
fhe president laid before the board
letter from Mrs. l.. II. Ralnes, OF Sa-
Vannah. Ga, the first vice-president OF
the National Association OF the Daugh-
ters OF the Confederacy, accepting the
suggestion that the Daughters give their
next years work 10 raising funds for the
Davis monument.
AT the recent meeting OF the Association
of the Daughters at Atlanta. they pledged
themselves TO this work, not only for tho
next twelve months. but for the rest
OF their lives" Mrs. Raines writes that
she is now at work. holding a bazaar or
the Savannah chapter as the hrst EFFORT
in this direction. She also suggested that
in selecting a design II be arranged tnat
at the base OF the monument there be
figure. representing the weeping South at
the grave Of our beloved dead. Mrs.
Raines writes that there are nVe chap
ters in Virginia, but none In Richmond.
The president was requested TO acknow-
ledge the receipt OF her letter. and TO
say that her suggestion would be referred
to the Committee on Design. when ap-
pointed.
The president stated that he had called
this meeting TO consider what further
steps should be taken to increase the
amount OF Richmond's contribution 10 the
monument fund. He said that Lee Camp
had secured it's promised N.Dt and that
most OF II had been paid into the trea-
sury Of this association.
on motion OF Mr. Dickerson. the pres
ident. Colonel Cary. and Judge Christian
were apx ointed a committees to report
plan Of 1A>erationss ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07

The Sunday Times To- Morrow VIII Enter
tain and Instruct You.


The Sunday Times grows brighter and
better with each issue. 1t is brimful
of reading matter which cannot fail
to please and instruct every newspaper
reader, no matter what may be his
or her condition or occupation in life.
The Sunday Times is not loaded down
with any and all sorts of matter solely
for the purpose of filing up number
OF pages. on the contrary, nothing but
the creme de la creme is accepted, and
every article is worth careful perusal.
The ladies are especially fond of The
Sunday Times. Thd gentler sex is care
fully considered in tlle selection of mate
rial for the Sunday issue. The latest
fads and fancles OF famous and fashion,
able women are followed by contributors
to The Times. in most entertaining
and instructive manner.
The local illustrated stories for to-
morrow are especially good. Readers
of the issue will find some good things
in this line.
The special illustrated articles of a
general nature for tomorrow treat on
subjects which directly appeal to South
ern newspaper readers. They are bright,
and full Of most acceptable information.
The regular departments of Sport
Fashion. Music, Drama. Society, and
Art suffice it to say. are up TO their we'll
known high standard of excellence.
A few OF the good things to De found in
The Sunday Times tomorrow are:
SANTA CLAUS AUXILIARY Ollus-
tratoD. Christmas-tree men studying
fashions in trees and bugs from the
woods A miiiion trees for New York.
PRESIDENTS POET-LAUREATE IN
lustrated) Reed would ask W. -.
Howells to wear the robes. Morton pre-
fers Glider; Hin admires the genius
OF Joachim Miller; Mckinley favors
Carleton.
HEAVY NOW Is BEAUTY'S BURDEN
illustrated. A Paris correspondent
writes that none but large hats are
seen in the shops. Countess de Cas-
teIlane buys Marie Antoinette brim
OF rufied felt.
THE FAMOUS KENO KING Ullus-
trated. Old man Jack Heath and his
carly friends. He was not always a
gambler. but served an apprenticeship
in "A cabinet-maker shop. with a dis
unguished divine in the Virginia Con-
ference. History OF his checkered ca
reer.
A GREAT LABOR CONVENTION Ql-
lustrated). The American Federation
meets Monday at Madison Square. The
issues likely to be raised. Who will
be president?
A GEM TO POLISH A GEM 0llustrated).
Lady Beresford's dressing table of pur-
est crystal set Off with silver. Mar
quis Lonzas green symphony.
WINTER RESORTS OF THE RICH IN
lustrated. The fountain in the hall
is the favorite spot of owners Of pal
aces. The breakers at Newport.
MOLLY ELLIOTT SEAWELL. Inter-
esting sketch Of the rise to fame and
fortune of Vrginia's latest literary sue
cess. Born in Gloucester county.
REBUILD THE UNIVERSITY. Strong
pleas for legislative aid by Mr.. l.. 5.
Marye and Captain Camm Patteson.
It's usefulness to Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07

ASBURY PARK. N. j.. Dec. 6.-John
Parker, the proprietor OF a billiard es-
tablshment, was convicted recently Of
having sold beer in Asbury Park con-
trary to law. Parker was arraigned
before Judge Conoyer. AT Freehold. yes
terday. and sentenced to one year In
the State prison at Trenton. He Will
appeal 10 the Supreme Court. having
given bonds in the sum OF 5000 for his
appearance. Parker has been con-
victed several times before. but has es-
caped ON technicalities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
Yesterdays Fires.

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-Fire started in
tbs six-story bonded warehouse OF FL
lott r. briggs. at Jefferson. Water. and
South streets. this morning, and before
IL could be gotten under control had
none about $4,000 Of damage. In the
building was stored spices. fire-crackers.
tea tobacco. cinnamon. ana other East
India and China consignments.
office in wall street. this morning. The
flames were soon brought under con-
troll. however. and little damage done.
The doors were locked. and nobody al
lowed 10 enter, because there were three
-siilSsr, dolIaxa N Tie hAA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
CHINESE REBELLfOS SPREdDTNG.
Russia May be Called Upon to Assist in
Supprcssing the Uprising.

PARIS, Dec Ga dispatch from ST.
Petersburg to the Eclaire says that IL -
reported there that China has asked
Russia whether the Russian Government
would be willing, If requested 10 do so.
10 send an army corps 10 help suppress
the rebellion in North China
It is represented that the rebellion Is
spreading daily. The rebels have already
overrun the Province Of kansu ana cap
tured its capital, Tan-Chu-Fu, taking
1000 prisoners and SELLING thirty guns,
together with a large quantity of pro-
visions ammunition, etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07

BALTIMORE, ND. December 6.-rhe
American Catholic League will be incor-
porated here tomorrow. IL Is founded
on broad patriotic lines, and bases on the
essential principles OF free institutions,
It is proposed to make il one OF the inn
portant and patriotic organizations that
has ever existed among American Cath
Olics.
The emblem of the League Is two Amer
ican flags at an angle, with Roman cross
between surmounted by a crown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
Harvard re,eseooe for Peru.

BOSTON. Dee. s.-One OF the most
valued instruments Of Harvard Obser-
vatory. AT Cambridge. II about 10 be
shipped TO the University's station, at
Arequipa, Peru. II Is the famous Bruce
Photographic telescope, which Is the
largest and most efficient telescope OF
its kind that has ever been constructed.
IL II expected that many important
astronomical discoveries viii be made
with the aid OF this telescope In Peru.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
A TOUNG DESPERATE.
A Fourteen-N ear-Oid son of the Leader of
the Hatfield Gang Murderer.

HUNTINGTON. w. VA. Dec. 6.-Near
Williamson, in Mingo county. last night,
Toy Hatfield shot Dan Craig four times
with a Winchester. instantly killing him.
Hatfield Is only fourteen years old,
and is the son OF Devil" Anse Hatfield,
Wen known all over the country, owing
10 the late feud with the McCoys. The
trouble arose over a young girl with
whom Hatfield was in love. Hatfield
Is at his fathers home. and the authori-
ties have been notified not 10 attempt
20 make an arrest.
The Hatfelds are dangerous people,
and blood will flow before they will sur
render. a posse Will probably be form
ed TO make the arrest
Craig was young man and was well
known
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
THE UNITED VErERAN PARADE.
List of Members of the Executive Com
mitfee Appointed.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The chairman
Of the committee on the United Veteran
parade has appointed the following: Col
onel Daniel Butterfieid. Colonel Andrew
c. Dickinson, j. Pierpont Morgan, Frank
William Il. st. John, James Stillman.
Hon. Amos J. Cummings. James III. Bres-
lin. General Horace Porter III. H. Brock
way, l.. c. Weir Hon. Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, A. NJ. Palmer, General Howard
Carroll. Hon. Roswell l.. Flower. Hon.
Isador Straus John X. Ieggeman, Dar-
win r. James. Charles Stewart Smith.
General Horatio c. King, Colonel William
and Colonel Richard Lathers.
\ meeting of the abOve-named executive
committee will be, called at the Office OF
the committee, % Broadway, at II Nj.
Monday next.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07

Saturday:
Virginia and North carolina-Fair; +;
slightly warmer: southwe; teriy winds
Weather conditis rs. The barometer has
treme nc rthwest II has fallen rapidly In
the Central Valley and the uppsr Lake
regions. a.
=, a depression OF moderate energy "
central near Lake Superior.
IL IL warmer, except In New England
end north OF Montana The weather n
fair. except IN the upper Lake REGION end
In the extreme Northwest, who're jccal
SHOWS are reported
The weather will continue fair during
Saturday sxcm New knsiand. Goufh.
westward TO the Middle Atiantto> oDd
ecdthern states. With slowly rising -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
PromoiIon Of Nayal Officers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-Before leav-
ing Washington on his ducking expedi-
tion, the President approved recommenda-
tions of Naval Examining Boards FOR
Wnsiow, Lieutenant Charles 5. Ripley,
Assistant Engineer Josiah Mexican, En-
sign John y. Mcdonald, and Assistant
Surgeon Carl De Wolf Brownell, all OF
These officers arc promoted to the next
highest grade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
Rainhou 'FRONT.' for static streams

HAGERsTOWN, MD, Dec. e.-A
United States Fish Commission car ar
rived here from Wytheville. Va. with
5000 rainbow trout. One thousand were
taken out for local streams. The des-
ttnatiou of the car Is Scranton. and the
remainder will be distributed between
here and that point, passing through tho
Cumberland Valley y.--Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
S4LIsBURI'S REPLY ARRIVES.
ItwiII be Delivered To sec'y Olney To-Day
Doe. Mr.. Cleveland n now Its Contents?

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-Lord Sails
b,ry's reply 10 Secretary Olney's dis
match. which, according to the
Presidents message, called upon the
British Government for a definite an
swer to the question whether 1t would
or would not submit the territorial con-
troversy between itself and Venezuela
I'm it's entirety TO impartial arbitration
was received by Ambassador Pauncc-
fote this evening
IL will be handed to Secretary oiney
No-moxxow. At the same time that the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07

nav ,ts men has caused the East Chicago
iron and Steel Company. which operates
rolling mill. 70 shut down us wor1
Six hundred men were thrown ous -
employment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
REV. MIR. HYDE RELEASED
NOW PASTOR or THE THIRD PRES
BTTERIAN CHURCH or THIS CITY.
He VIII Preach His FIRST sermon on SUM
day the 29th Instant->ketch OF
Hts Career.

MEMPHIS. TENN, Dec. G.-Speciai.-
Rev Charles X. Hyde Is now practi-
cally released from his pastOrate OF the
Lauderdaie-Stree Presbyterian church,
and IS pastor of the Third church, Rich
mond. Va.
At special meeting of the Memphis
Prcsbytery, held to-day. he was formally
accorded the privilege OF accepting the
call TO Richmond. this being the nnal
step necessary in the premises. After the
regular morning services last sunday bf.
Hyde's resignation was presented ana re-
gretfully accepted by his charge out OF
difference 10 his strongiy-eNpresse oe-
sires. Many of the members who opposed
mis- going from motives OF the sincerest
affection. remained away from the ses-
sion in order 10 avoid expressing will
iugness to the separation or antagonizing
his wishes.
SUCCESSFUL PASTOR.
There Is not a pastor i'm Memphis who
is regarded with more confidence and es-
TEEN than is Dr Hyde. nor one who has
been more successful I'm his pastoral work.
He Is not man who hastens TO espouse
new ideas and methods In church work,
adhei ring TO the Bible as his guide For
this reason a few OF his members ad-
vanced the criticism that he Is not sutii-
GENTLY progressive. These few, however
admit that the eloquence. scholarship.
deep piety Of the minister are conspicuous
virtues and potent for God. Or. Hyde has
never recognized the Christian Ende3Nor
Society as an organization demanding his
warm encouragement and support He IL
expected to preach his farewell sermon
at the Lauderdale-Street church Decem-
ber 18th.
EDUCATED FOR A LAWYER.
DR.. HYDE ia about thirty-fiye years OF
age, a Tennesscean by birth. the son OF
distinguished lawyer. and was himself
educated FOR that profession. he has
been I'm the ministry but a few years,
and is now serving his second year in this
city. He is not only fine speaker, but
f. a singer as well. and II he cannot reach
sinners by word he will by song.
Mrs. Hyde is OF n family of preachers.
Her father is Rev DR.. Bachman. Of Chat
tanooga- She has also thirty-seven other
male relatives who are Presbyterian
preachers. She has many kinspeople in
Virginia, and Is well known in Richmond.
MIR. SINTON NOTIFIED.
Mr.. j. w. Sinton cashier OF the City
Bank and prominent member Of the
Third Presbyterian church, received Il
telegram from Rev. Charles II. Hyde last
night. announcing the action Of the Pres
bytery I'm releasing him from his charge
in Memphis Mr.. Hyde will come TO this
city, and hopes 10 preach his first ser
mon here on the last Sunday IN this
month, which Will be the 18th.
Mr.. Hyde's family will follow him 70
Is off 4r = = lf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
Died the Same Time of Day He Was Born

WEST NEW YORK, n. J., Dec. 6-Wm.
Mas. who held the record for fast
beef-skinning. died Tuesday morning.
H., had been born at the same time Of
day. TO the rsinute, thirty-four years
before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
" Ell Leckey Member Of Parliament.

DUBLIN. Dec. 6-The parliamentary
seat Tor Dublin University. made vacant
nv the elevation of Right Honorable
David r. Plunket. TO the peerage, has
been filed by the election OF w. L. II.
Lecky the historian, II. b.ral unionist. by
Conservative .--
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
the city against loss. we have the honor
TO submit ourselves.
Your ohedlent servants.
JOSEPH STELMAGON'S SON,
Bu ID. c. Richardson. Attorney.
LETTERs 10 Mr.. GUM.

on the day after tho communicaton had
been presented to the Board OF Aldermen,
Mr. William s. Gum received the follow
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-07
William S. Gum. Esq. Chairman Com
miff.e on Iight Of the Council, Clty OF


Richmond. Va, April 10, 1890.
William S. Gum. Esq, Chairman Tom,
mitt,e on Light Of the Council Si'y OF
Richmond.
Dear sir.-The petition presented by US
10 fne Board Of Aldermen al the meeting
held last night, setting iofth the iaels IN
city with John Armitage for the pur-
chase OF cOai tar, was referred Dy me
Board 10 your committee. We respectful
iv ask that we may be permitted TO ap-
pear before your committee at the next
meeting. when we suppose the matter
will be considered
We have heretofore made application 10
the clerk Of the Committee on Llsht 10
see the application Of Armltase ior CON
tract and the other papers IN relation
thereto. but the clerk Informed us he
could not let us see the same without an
order. We therefore respectfully ask
that you Will give ms an order IN Wfluns
TO the clerk OF your committee, directing
him 10 let MS see anu MAKE COPIES OF
these papers. which are records or your
committee al
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-16
CORPsES IN THE CELLAR.
Holmes Murdered Pitzell's Daughters
After Killing Their Father.

Detroit. July ia special to The News
from Toronto. Ont. says: Found buried in
the cellar Of the house No. Is Saint Vim
cent ~treet this afternoon were the bodies
OF Alice and Nellie the missing daughters
of BENJAMIN ptzefi. r. Rs a matter Of al
nsost no doubt that II. III. Holmes, when
here last October deliberately murdered
the pair and thus rid himself of two trou-
ffe~ome Young beings. after no had muir
dered their father In Philadelphia The
police. In searching the house where
Holmes ana The children lived. found the
cellar cor diturbed and began To Dig. Just
befuw the surface they came across the
arm and a portion OF the head of ore 81
tina murdered girls Further work revealed
the entire body not only of the first, but
OF her sister. Both were naked
The last trace the officers had OF the
children was at Detroit Holmes Sc
cured possession OF Alice aged IL. first
taking her to Philadelphia 10 identify
her fathers body He told the mother
that he put Howard and Nellie in a
good school at Indiana polls. This was
September Is, 1894. Mrs PitZel later
met Holmes in Detroit and demanded
te children. but was induced 70 20 with
him 20 Toronto. and then 10 Burlington
VI. So far as known. the boy was never
seem IN Detroit. and no trace Of him has
ever been found. AS the crime was prob
ably committed in Canada, II will be nee
essary to extradite Holmes and put him
on trial for the murders in Toronto,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-16
Bill Dooian's Love Amir.

Perry. o. II. July 15.-when Bill Dali
ton. Bill Doolan and other members of
their band OF outlaws held up a train
near Gainesville. Tex. two years ago.
Dcolan, Winchester In hand, went
through the passenger coaches and
robbed the passengers. In one OF the cars
was Miss Belle Bailey. who was on her
way 10 Purcell TO teach school. Doolan
was attracted by her. ana inquired where
she wag goirg. Soon after Miss Bailey
had taken charge OF the school. a s,ranc-
er appeared at Purcell He gave MS
name as Billiard. and began paying
attentions 90 Miss Bailey Some OF her
friends warned her 70 keep away from
the man. but she refused 20 send him
away. He would go away frequently
for a week or two. bat always returned
10 see the girl. one day Rullard was at
Miss Railey's school, when Dan Spars
a deputy United States marshal. rode up.
lie recognized Billiard as Doolan and
started TO draw his revolver, but the
flcer to dismount. and handcufed him.
Then he said that he had wanted TO re-
form. but the deputies would not let
him.
Miss Bailey. who witnessed the incl
dent. cried out 20 her admirer: who
and What are your I'm Bin Doolan,
the much read about outlaw" was the
qViCk response. Six months later Miss
Bailey left her school. and has not been
heard OF since. Since then Deolan has
been making every effort 10 secure lem
tencv from the authorities IL is be-
nevcd that Miss Bailey Is with him as
his wife. and IS working for his refornna-
ton.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-16
New York Tailors to Strike.

New York, July B.--Delegates OF the
brotherhood OF Taslors from go shops.
one from each shop. met last night in
Walhalla hail to report the sentiments Of
their fellow workers regarding the pro-
posed general strike. lAn the delegates
reported that their employers had deter
mined 10 resist the new agreement, and
that the workers were In favor of strk-
ing. The meeting endorsed the strike and
voted unanimously 10 place the fun man
a'ge1neTt of it in the hands of Meyer
Schoenfield and the executive commG ttee
of the brotherhood. Schoenfied said:
I'VE are pledged TO reveal to no one the
day on which the strike will begin. SO that
the bosses viii not have any advantage.
In fact, the time viii not he known until
five minutes before fhe strike is ordered.
While this strike il for a new agreement
with better wages and conditions. we
shall make II the opportunity for wfping
the sweat-shop system out of existence.
OF the $3.50 members OF the union. about
1,5oo are at present working in the tene-
ments under the sweat-shop system We
on no account settle with the employers
of these people, as the sweat-shop sys-
TEN would continue il We did. We are
tirei of waiting for the factory inspectors
TO put an end 10 the system, and are go
ing to do 1t ourselves at one blow"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-16
FLOOD AT Ell PAsO, TEXAS.
The Rio Grande River Out OF It's Banks
and still Rising.

Denver July ia special to the News
from FL Paso Tex. says: The Rio Grande
IL pouring greater flood OF water into
this valley than for many years before.
lie has steadily risen for several days. and
hast night Vt jumped up nearly foot, COW
ersng a large part of the lower town This
part of the city was supposed TO Zoe pro-
tecsed by a weI-buiit fevee, but the river
broke I'm below the termination of the levee
and backed up nearly TO the Santa Fe
tpne1k. The houses in this section of the
eown are chiefly adobe. and as the water
surrounds them they melt away. II the
river rises much higher hundreds of the
hoorDe9 will disappear into the food. AL
reody more than a score of them have sue
cumbed to the water and many families
have taken refuge In the houses of their
friends on the higher grounds. Citizens
who live fn comfortable adobe houses In
the Second ward were hurried out of their
houses before daybreak this nlornine, some
of them barely getting out before their
dwellings went down.
Ii Is reported that the overflow In the val
ley near the towns of Ysleta and San Fliz-
arts IS doing great damage to crops. Not
less than 100 houses have been swept away
on both sides. and many poor families are
left homeless. Much damage 10 property
AMI farms IN the valley has resulted FL
paso was saved from the ravages OF the
food by levee constructed along the
northern bank OF the river three years ago
There ia no telling what course the bed Of
the river VIII take before the food sub
ssdes Floods like the present one always
change the channel OF the river. and II is
believed Uncle Sam will lose severa. square
mics Of territory by the river moving In
formation from San Marciai, n. NJ, is that
the river is still rising.