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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-19

CHICAGO. ILL, FEB lS.-Hirsch, Elson
< Co, clothing manufacturers. reported
to-day that nearly one hundred more
men had joined the striking cutters and
trimmers since yesterday. The situation
is so serious that within forty-eight hours
rri
ming union. involving between twelve and
fifteen thousand woskmen. is expected by
the Union men as well by the employers
The cutters and trimmers want the man
ufacturers TO keep the agreement made
to the Union as 70 hours. wages and shop
are simply resisting the arbitrary edicts
of the Union and intend to say hereafter
what wages they shall pay, and the hours
their men shall work
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RACING UNDER NEW LAWS.
The state Commissions Report 10 the
IesisIHturf.

Albany. Feb. 17.-The State Racing
Commission composed of August Belmont,
Edwin ID. Morgan and John SANFORD
presented to the Legislature tonight It's
first annual report. 1t is an exhaustive
document, dealing in detail with the prac-
teal operation of the Gray-Percy law
and concluding with such rccommenda-
lions as experience suggested Tor IT'S per-
fection. Two of these recommendations
win undoubtedly be the subject OF leg
islation The first will be an amendment
of section ~ of the present law, so that
a may be possible for the several racing
associations 10 discriminate in the prices
of admission they may charge 10 certain
portions of their grounds where certain
privileges may be enjoyed, providing al
ways. of course, that these privileges are
not contrary TO law and do not contem-
plate pool-selling or book making. The
second amendment will be designed TO
make impossible In future any such al
tempt 10 violate the law as that which
was designed by DE Lacy and others In
the Maspeth bogus fair OF last fall
In accordance with a strong letter al
dressed 10 them by the Coney Island Jock
ey Club the Brooklyn Jockey Club. and
the Westchesier Racing Association. the
Commission recomn ends that the Lecis-
lautre should tighten the burdens imposed
by the State tax of five per cent. on the
gross receipts TO the extent at least that
such tax shall neither create nor increase
a deficit The Commission suggests some
alternative propositions on the subject.
but II "a understood that while II comedies
the argument OF the associations. Ii does
not feel called upon TO introduce lcgsla-
ton In the matter. From he tone of
the report II may be accepted that II will
content itself with a mere report and rec
ommendation on this subject. nal will
then allow il 10 be entirely al the dlscre-
ton OF the Legislature.
strong feature OF the report is CON
tanned in the appended copy OF the judg-
ments OF the several courts in which the
consitutionality OF the law was up-
held IL is neat compliment 20
the wisdom Of the Legislature
OF 1885, and brings forcibly 10
the attention OF the present House the
fact that the courts have decided that
horse-racing and sweepstakes are not lot
tories. and that the Grny-Percy hill IS
well within the constitutional inhibition
against gambling. The report says In
part:
'"rhe epacfwort by the Ieeislaiure Of
chapter $40 OF the Laws OF 1896 being the
o--siled Grav-percy bill was new ana
radical departure for the conduct OF
racing within this State Fer the hrst
time in its history the attempt was made
not only TO remove racing from surround
inss which were not conducive 10 It's high
est development. but. through the State
Racing Commission and the Jockey Club
20 provide safeguards against the rscur-
Annee Of evils which. In the opinion Of
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sHOT ms WITE AND CHILDREN
Pecause His Wife Would Not Live With
Him two Nav Die.


BROOKLYN, Feb ls.-Franz Michael
Schwab. a German, aged thirty-six years,
who has been separated from his wife
and children since April last, this morn
ing called at the home OF the woman. on
Throop avenue, where she resided, with
her married son, Bernard. and after
gaining admission to the house fired
four shots from a 44-calibre revolver at
her.
Two of the bullets took effect in Mrs.
Schwab's body. killing her almost in
stantly. Another ball lodged over the
heart of a nine-weeks-old baby. and the
other struck the son Bernard in the
eye. Bernard and the baby VIII probably
die
After the shooting Schwab made his
escape from the building by sliding down
the fire escape. He was seen by Police
man Mullen. who placed him under ar
rest, and took him to the staton-house.
where ne admitted the shooting and said
he did ii because his wife refused to
live with him. Schwab, when living
with his wife, often quarrelled with her
when drunk, and finally she left him
and went 10 live with her married son.
Schwab often went to his sons house
TO see his wife. but was not allowed 10
enter. This afternoon he called al the
house. and by initiating the voice of
younger son gained admittance. lis
wife opened the door and Schwab opened
fire. one bullet entered her abdomen
and another the hip. She ran. and
SChwab fired another shot. the bull-t
striking baby in the arms of It's grand
mother
Bernard Schwab hearing the shots,
ran down stairs and grappled with his
father, who again fired shooting his sen
in the left eye.
The three wounded people were carried
into q nearby drugstore where Mrs.
Schwab almost Immediately expired. Ber-
nard and his child were taken 10 the
st. GATHERINGS Hospital in an ambu-
lance, where the physicians say that
they Will both die.
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nnnr Of 4. rupporters. bad become as-

mnny Of It's supporters. had become as
sociated with the turf.
.eThe Commission IL convinced that the
experiment OF racing Under its new con-
d,ions IL a decided success. The passage
OF the constitutional amendment proNiui"s
that pool-selfing. book-making. ana other
kinds OF gambling should not thereai,er
he authorized or allowed within tn'S
state and requesting the Legislature 70
pass appropriate laws TO carry ,he pio-
vision into effect. was great depa, 'u'c
from former laws. and might nave peeh
the occasion for unwisc actoh Oh mo
part OF the LEGISLATURE. The Iegisiatur''
however, with due regard TO the consul
tutionaI requirement. has authorized rae
ING under such conditions that the large
amount Of money in breeding establish
snents and racing stables is likely 10 DE
preserved and the large number OF en-
ployes In and about the conduct OF breed
ing and racing Of horses VIII continue 10
he employed Under conditions where the
epc Z of horse racing las been distinctly
advanced.
THE men prominently identified with
the Jockey club. an organization when
rad already assumed the practical con-
troll OF racing some time before the adop-
lion of the Constitutional amendment. had
10 regulate racing Of horses under auspi-
COS and conditions where II could be con-
trollcd The adoption Of the constitutional
amendment afforded this opportunity.
and they were prominently identified with
the advocacy of the passage OF the Gray
Percy bill Under this bill the State Rae
ing Commission was established to act
IN the matter OF licensing associations
conducting running race meetings under
rules established by the National Steeple-
chase Association.
THE safeguards thrown about racing by
these provisions have been found TO work
as well in practice as in theory. The
racing itself has been OF the highest or
der. and many persons prominent in the
community who have not Of late been
in sympathy with racing have returned
10 or have, for the first time. become
identified with the turf. Unfortunately,
however. the net returns to the racing
dissertations have been very disappOint-
ing. In nearly every instance flnarcial
loss has been sustained Every effort
must be made TO correct this, for other
wise IL is only question Of time when
racing itelf must suffer and with II the
only ties, essential for the breeder in the
selection of stations and brood mares.
Excessive or even large profits from rae
ing are doubtless things of the past, but
the associations must not only be self
supporting, but must secure reasonably
liberal incomes I'm order TO offer the prem
iums sufficient in Importance TO induce the
maintenance Of breeding establishments
and racing stables. which are at best ex-
pensive luXuries.-New York Sun.
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THE KENTUCK DEADLOCK.
Democrats Warned That Pairs Might Dc
Disregarded-AI False Alarm.

FRANKFORT. KY. Feb. is. To-day
ballot for United states senator resulted
AZ follows: Hunter. co. Blackburn. 60:
Holt. 3, Cochrane, l. McCreary. 8. Car
Isle, .: Bate. /. Present, 1S0. Necessary
to choice IS.
Special courlers were sent out last
night 10 bring in Democratic members
who expected to be absent from the Leg
islature, and 10 warn them that pairs
might be disregarded This was the re-
suit of the assertion of DR.. Hunter. who
declared that the contest cases might he
brought up to-day ana something done.
The excitement among fine Democrats.
however, In regard TO tO-days session
was In the nature of a false alarm, as the
Hunter forces did not attempt to bring
up the contest and unscat Democrats.
The situation is unchanged. and the
Republicans. who have been supporting
Hunter so warmly. declare that thew viii
keep him on the track Senator Ogilvie
is stiH i'm attendance but Is growing
weaker. 1t is plain that the Hunter fol-
lowers are waiting to see what his plans
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III the enate Sub-Co nmittee's Report Is
Adopted the work ~ he Pushed.
WASHINGTON. Feb B.-The House
frrf "A
Commerce having charge OF measures
bors. IL its present plans are carried out
bill will soon be reported TO the full
committee and consequently to the House
looking TO the completion OF the canal
=
ed. but In Its outline It provides for the
speedy completion OF the work on the
canal under the direction Of Govern
ment engineers, 30 that the construction
and operation Of the waterway when
completed will b under the control Of
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this government In all desirable and prac-
teal ways
This form OF recommendation was de-
cided upon.
OBITUARY.
John Graves.

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 1s,-Special.n
John Graves. well-known railroad man an,
IN the service OF the Valley brahcn Vi ~ az
Baltimore and Ohio railroad since i.s
construction. dropped dead this morning
at his home. near Decatur
He was connected with the mainteIiiaHe'
OF way department He was prol prom, ~.
OddFellow. and will be buried with the
honors OF that order.
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A Minister Goes Wrong.

ROME, GA. Feb 1s.-Rev. William
Bridges. County School Commissioner,
has decamped.
For the past two weeks an expert has
been engaged on Ieidges' books 10 ascer-
tain the amount or his shortage, which Is
said TO be about 5000
SUNDAY Bridges was suspended from
office. This morning he left for parts UNI
known.
Bridges was pastor OF the Third BAPTIST
church at Rome. His alleged crooked
ness and flight is a great surprise to the.
people.
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WASHINGTON. y. c., Feb. 11.-M'ss
Catherine Marten Weston Fuller daueh-
fer - fNc Chi,f Justice was married t.
Mr. Theodore Smith Beecher. of BrNalo.
tonight at st. Johns Episcopal church.
the Rev. Or. Mackay Smith and B'shop
laurence. OF Massachusetts. offlciat,ng
Mr.. G. y. Heating, of Buffalo, was best
man. ard Miss Fanny Fuller was maid OF
honor. The church was crowded with
the social leaders Of the capital. a hand
some recention at the residence OF the
chef Justice following the ceremon-.
The young couple will go 10 Buffalo TO
live. New York Sun.
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Educators Meet

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. N.-Ihe
department OF superintendent of the
National Educational Association. met
this morning with about two hundred
CELEBRATES present from two-thrds OF the
States OF the Union. The officers OF
tho department. present were President.
T.. n. Jones; Vlce-President j. ~. Phil
lips and Secretary Il. T. Daniied.
~ = Tlsfe'~~ ~ lrh~f' ff - 60
delivered an address OF welcome. which
n. Sheats, State Superintendent OF Flor
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:. ,m,,.be.,c.. c,r,t.

sTAUNTON. ILL. Feb. ls-Tho Mount
olive miners. employed by the Consoli-
dated Coal Company. Of St. Louis. de-
cided TO strike last night. to assist the
Staunton men. who demand q reservation
Of wages.
The walk-out took place this morning
and the miners ct both places are Idle
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Invitations have been issued by Mrs
Emily Kobe 20 the wedding OF her daugh-
ter. Elizabeth c. H.. TO Mr.. Henry schott.
noon, February 9th, at $40 p. NJ. st
st. Johns German Evangelical church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Paul Dtsmukss. sr.
Of Columbus. Ga. and Mr.. George Dis
mukss. Of 81. Augustine. Fla. are guests
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John CurIetf.

BALTIMORE. MD, Feb. ls.-Mr. John
Curlett. president OF the Central savings
Bank. and one or baltimore best-khO"n
and respected citizens, died suddenly tnis
OF paralysis of the larynx. lie was
eigbty-four wears OF age.
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Jonn j. Il. Bond.

ANNAPOLIS, MD. Feb. Estate Sen
ator John James Brooke Bond, or calvert
county, died az the home OF his sister,
Mrs. Harry Thorn, I'M this city. to-right
OF pneumonia. lie was nfty-four years
old. ana was a lifelong Democrat.
When the war broke out Mr. Bond went
South and fought on the Confederate side
throughout the conflict.
BY the death OF Sem .or Bond neither
party has "A constitutional majority in the
upper mouse OF the Legislature, the vote
standing thirteen Democrats 10 twelve
Republicans. President Bruce Will iinme-
diate.y issue "A warrant 10 the sherin
OF Calvert county for "A special election
to choose a successor 10 Mr.. Bond.
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Mobiles Carnival.

MOBILE, ALA, Feb 1S.-The carnival
has been a grand success, and the pa
rades of all the mystic societies were very
fine and pleased the immense crowds
which came 10 Mobile to witness them.
Yesterday Emperor Felix and staff were
given a cordial reception.
This afternoon the Day societies, the
knights OF Revelry. and the Comic Cow
bows paraded the streets.
The former took for their subject.
Flowers, Fruits. and Vegetables" which
they depicted on those floats as follows.
Pansies, tulips. daisies, pond lilies, sun
flowers. wild roses, strawberries, and
The Comic Cowboys took for their
theme, A Sure cure for the Blues and
Heart Troubles" This was a satire on
local happenings OF the year. and was IL
Illustrated on six floats.
At night the two older societies pa
raded the streets in a blaze Of colored
fire and brilliant lights.
The order OF Myths took for their sub
ject "FlOras Feast" which they Illus
trated on six floats as follows: when
Spring Unlocks the Flowers" "Chrysan-
themums
The Infant Mystics presented Pictures
OF Stories We Have Read" the floats be-
ing entitled. "The Journey OF Kaoos."
Origin OF Bacchus." Dream of "A Sum
mer Night" Lost Paradise" THE God
of the rlood." Flight of Faure." and
The Griesgram Meiste OF Germany"
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Birmingham's Celebration.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, Feb. 1s.-Birm-
ingham's first essay at Mardi Gras
celebration was q great success. The
ktA NMcan WdS appiopl Iatc 10 mis- iron
industrial district. and all the numerous
floats were typical OF energy and pro-
gress There were many thousands or
visitors from ali over Alabama, Missis-
sippi, and Georgia. From 10 In the
morning TO l.. M. the principal thorough
laics OIL the city were 80 DiVwueu Wlth
spectators that they moved In one surg
ing mass, and approaches to the city
We're almost impossible.
All local Industrial associations and
fraternal societies participated. and many
Of the floats were magnificent beyond
description.
The day was an event In the marvellous
history OF birmingham. and paves the
way to an annual carnival that Will soon
eclipse anything known 10 the South.
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HAVANA, Feb. Nth. via TAMPA FEB
1s.-lhe following letter has been sent
10 the American Press:
..LnsurnDn1 Cumu Arcos Dc Chnesi.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-31
SWISS FEDERAL COUNCIL.

Finally Decides an Important Claim
 Against the Venezuelan Government.
 Berne, Dec. 30.-The Swiss federal coun- ell today rendered decision in the matter of the addition of the claims of the French merchant and ship owner, M. Fabiani. against the republic of Venezuela under the administration of the former presi- dent, Blanco. Fabiani asserted that Blanco had ruined him and his claims for indemnity were submitted to the pres ident of the Swiss federation for arbitra- ton in 1S91
 The federal council in 1893 directed Prof. Rossel, of the University of Berne, to examine the case and give legal opinion of the action of the Venezuelan execu- tive toward the complainant who de- manded 5S,OO0.C00 francs indemnity. The award promulgated by the federal coun- cil today simply recognizes the fact that justice was denied to Fabiani and fixes the indemnity to be paid to him by the re- public of Venezuela at 4,346,656 francs. The decision solves a great many points affecting the rights of nations, private and international rights and civil rights and gives exhaustive explanations there on. t.
 The document, it is expected. will be of the highest order of international value.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-31
0'MALLEY WANTS BAIL.
The Chicago Alderman to Have Another Hearing on the Murder
 Charge.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-A petition was pre- sented to Judge Gibbons this afternoon by Attorney Forest on behalf of Alder man Thomas J. O'Malley, asking that writ of habeas corpus be issued so that the alderman, who is confined in jail without the choice of giving bail, could be brought into court and force the states attorney to disclose some of the testi- mony on which O'Malley was indicted as an alleged accomplice in the murder of Gustav Colliander.
 Judge Gibbons issued the writ and made it returnable by the sheriff tomor- row morning. The petition states that Judge Tuley, who indorsed the indictment and capias mo bail" made no inquiry into the case at the time, and was misled by Assistant States Attorney, Pearson. It is asserted that at least thirty persons, described by the police to be pickpockets, highwaymen and criminals of the Mar ket street gang, have been accused of this murder and attempt to steal a ballot box, while Alderman OMalley has always been respected citizen and business man. s.-r~
 On the states side it Is alleged that an election judge at the polling place at tackled swore before the grand jury that O'Malley was foremost among the raid CTS; that he demanded the ballot box and flourished revolver in Collander's d- rection when the fatal volley of shots was fired by the gang.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-31

teachers, dearly beloved by the children and all who know her. .ts
 The wedding march was grand. by Miss Ella s. Clerico, a charming young lady worthy couple our best wishes for their happiness and prosperity. . fs ssst
 Ashland, Dec, 56-The social event of the holidays in Clay county was the mar riage of Henry Jones, Willingham presi- dent of Louisville tcoMege. and Miss Sal lie Nichols, daughter" of MT. and Mrs. c. B. Nichols. of Lineville, which was
 celebrated at Hhe Baptist church in Lineville on Monday morning at 9:30 by pr. w. A. Whittle, of Birmingham, in his usual eloquent and impressive style, in the presence of one of the larg- est audiences ever assembled in our county on similar occasion. Mrs. M. N. Manning, of Ashland, pre- sided at the organ, and the attendants marched up the aisles of the church to the step of the sweet, silvery tones of a wedding march, perfectly rendered by the magic touch of the talented organist, in the following order:
 M H. Whatley and Miss Ola Northen, F. J. Ingram and Miss Nora Arnett, SteIl Blake and Miss Elouise Montgomery, Allen Moon and Miss Loula Bartlett, closely followed by Prof. Willingham Fred Willingham and Miss Claudia Ev- ans.
 Then came two pretty little flower girls with lovely baskets of beautiful flowers, closely followed by Prof. Wililngham and his bride-elect. all meeting at the altar, where stood Dr. Whittle, made an attractive and impressive scene The words were soon spoken that linked two lives inseparably together, and make hereafter two hearts beat as one.
 The prominence of the parties added interest to the occasion. Prof. Willing ham is an A. M. graduate of the Howard college, and has for three years been president of the sLineville college, which has increased in patronage year by year under his management. He is O fine educator, and has a bright future | before him. His bride is a cultured and accomplished lady. possessing many rare and admirable graces and a worthy com panion of the man of her choice. Their many friends extend congratulations and wish for them long, happy and prosper ous lives.
 The Michean club was .tendered a de- lightful reception last night by Miss Hol- tan Harris, at the home of her parents, on Fifth avenue. Her guests are indebt- ed for one of the most pleasant occas- ions enjoyed during the holidays.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-31
TAMMANY IN TROUBLE.
Purroy Inaugurates a Revolt Against Sheehan-CrokerP Plays the Role of
 Healer.

New York, Dec. 30.-The open revolt against John c. Sheehan, which was started last night by Henry D. Purroy after the meeting of the Tammany com mfttee on organizat ton, promises to be very serious thing both for Sheehan and for Tammany Purroy has not a great following in the organization, but he will be backed openly or secretly by a very large element that has fretted un- der Sheehan'S rule ever since he took the leadership.
 These men are known to be readily to do almost anything to overthrow Shee- han and the Purroy revolt gives them the opportunity they have long been waiting for.
 This element is made up of Hugh Grant and the west side district leaders whom he controls; secondly, of the friends of ex-Mayor Gilroy and finally of the num- erous influential Tammany men whom Sheehan denounced as traitors during the presidential campaign. All these op- ponents of Sheehan may not at once throw themselves into the Purroy move ment, but it is not doubted that they will assist in every way possible in the effort to oust Sheehan.
 Purroy will begin the warfare against Sheehan with at least five district leaders on his side openly. Wherever Tammany men discussed the situation this morning one suggestion was heard, namely that Richard Croker alone can restore har- mony in the organization.
 Croker is not on the ground, however, and nobody knows what he will do. He went to Aiken, S. C., yesterday and will not return for two weeks. He knew what was going to happen last night. yet he seems to have made no effort to prevent the rebellion. His apparent neutrality and his departure from the city at this time may be part of a plan to bring about his resumption of the leadership, but his closest friends say that he will start for England before the end of Jan uary