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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
BARBARIrIEs or sPANIARDs.
Peaceful Citizens of Guatao Massacred-A
Sick Man Murdered and Wife Injured.

HAVANA. Feb. 2j.-Refugees from the
towns of funta Brara and Guatao.
twelve miles away have arrived at ha-
| Nana. and state reign ol terror eXlsis
| iu their locality in consequence of troops
having massacred peaceabie citizens az
GuutaO on saturday, the 1-d.
A thorough investigation hy American
coircap aponuents, despite the fact that one
of thoir number has been arrested and
lodged I'm MOrO Castle accused of visiting
euatao, bias resulted in obtaining the fo.-
lutfu- fac,s.
ON the morning Of the 22d. while return
ing from two insignificant cngagcments
near lunta Brara, the Spanish column
kept the road ana entered GlttaO, firing
ii-ht and lclt at everybody in sight 4
lilhm1n lOdoins a. wagon ln front of his
house. an eighth OF a mile outside OF
town, was shot and wounded. lie ran and
concealed himself in the house. Some
troops left the line, broke into the house,
and shot The man dead I'm his room. The
people of GuataO fed TO the woods or hid
ln houses on the arrival OF troops, who
lred iuuiscriminateiy The town con-
tains about forty houses. many of them
only matched huts. Several men were
shot running towards the woods and
others. lu places of cOncoalment. Some
were zoo OLD TO run. One sick man was
Killed ln PED. The troops entered tho
houses and shot men I'm the rooms.
one woman. whose husband hid in a
bedroom. stood I'm the front door plead
h6 Tor liie and was struck hy the butt
OF H iuusktl ana knocked luseuatnlc. A
soldier broke down the door and shot
her husband. one man ffty-eieht years
old was killed. All mentioned were peace
able citizens.
The troops brought the bodies of The
dead from the houses and fields and
placed them on the ground iu front of the
main store. The prisoners who were cap-
tured in houses and fields without arms
wero pnioned and compelled TO walk 10
Mariana. They were bruised and ill-
treated ON the way ana required medical
upon their arrival. Three physi-
clans OF the Red-CrOss Society went 10
Guatao and found thirteen dead and no
wounded. Five prisoners taken ON the
morning of the fight ON the outskirts OF
l'Wnta Brard, were killed I'm the fields,
making eighteen peaceful citizens slain.
Ihc facts above related are verified by
persons who went 10 Punta B.ara and
GuataO.
The only official notice taken by tho |
government ls "a telegram of congratula-
ton sent Marquis De Corvcra Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
wEAruIU FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. 2G.--Fore-
cast for Thursday.
VirginIa-Fair and warmer; winds be-
coming southerly.
North CarOllna-Fair warmer in north
ern and eastern portion. southwesteriy
winds.
A narrow belt stretches from Manitoba
southeastward across the lake regions TO
Southern New England; with this ex-
ception. the weather Is nearly clear
everywhere east OF the Rocky Noun
tainS.
A rapid rise In temperature has occurred
on the middle and Ncrth Atlantic coast.
the lower lake region and the Ohio and
central Mississippi valleys. IL rs colder
in the Northwest.
For Thursday diminishing cloudIness
f. indicated In the North Atlantic end
fair weather In the Middle and South
Atlantic States. accompanied by higher
temperature.
The weather will be fair and warmer
In .hc lake regions. Fair and colder
weather Is Indicated for the upper Mis-
sssippi and Missouri valleys and fair
weather. with nearly stationary tcmDCra.
ture. IN the Southwest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

church. These eentlem had made I'D a
small contribution OF = 600 which they
desired should be tn first money sub
scriDed TO the erection OF the proposed
new church. This, assured DR. Landrum,
was not intended 10 be understood as
what the Second church would give 10
this cause. Grace-Sfrect church had
grown from the Second. and tho old
mother church had not done much here
tofore for the daughter Now the parent
was anxious 20 do itsi part.
Dr.. Hatcher was adnost overwhelmed
by Or. Landrums kind words and by the
generosity OF the several OF his congreg "a
ton who had pronerf1 this assistance,
and he thanked the pastor Of the Second
church with all the warmth and earnest
ness OF his nature.
DIR. COOPERS WORDS.
Before Or. Landrun had taken his
seat Rev. Or. Cooper, pastor OF the First
Baptist church. was upon his feet lie
said that inasmuch as Or. Hatcher had
heard from the mother, hc should now
learn something from the old grand
mother of Grace-Street church. lie spoke
fccfngiy Of the gloom that the burning
OF the beautiful sacred ediice had cast
over him ana his congregation, and over
the entire city as well. and stated that
his people deeply and pro Oundiy sympa-
thiEod With the uufci .nate congregation.
ile assured the asscmllHge that the First
church would do its nari ln assisting the
other house OF worship. one which would
be worthy that body. Dr Cooper said that
when hc went home 90 dinner he had
found awaiting him "A letter from a prom
inent member OF hi cuurch. Offering %
make most lfN. ll contribution. This
The minister simply referred 90 10 show
20 the people of Dr. Hatcher's church
that the members Of the First church
would stand ny the unfortunate grand
daughter in this hour of misfortune. Dr.
Cooper stated that the gentleman who
had thus prOnered aid 40 the Grace-Street
church had spoken OF the burning Of that
cdiice AS "a public calamity and a de-
nom.nauonal sorrow.
OFFERED THE SYNAGOGUE.
Rev. Dr. Calsch rabbi OF Beth Ahaba
Hatcher Dr. Clllsch made a beautiful
and eloquent talk 20 Dr. Hatchcr's peo-
pie, performing a mission with which he
had been CHARGED by iae board Of man
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
URGED PRoMPr ACTION.
Senator keezeirs Effort tn Secure the Pas
sas. ora General Fence Law.


Senator Keezel on yesterday moved 10
discharge the Committee on Roads from
the further consideration Of the House
bill relative TO the fencing OF railroad
tracks. He said that unless it was re-
ported the Senate would have no OprOr-
tunity 10 take action on It, That since
the bin went 10 the committee mere
than month ago, that some thirty or
forty House bills for different counties
having the same object I'm view, had also
gone 10 the Roads Committee. Ihat the
patrons OF the bills were perfectly VIII
ing To have the measures reported ad-
Versely unanimously, II they wlshedl'
simply 10 get Them before the senate.
The Senator also referred TO the bill
for his own county which he had Naln-
ly sought TO put OH the calender. Inat
after that time the members from ROCK
ingham I'm the House had secured the
passage OF local bill, wnioh, when ~
came over, he had tried 10 place on the
calendar. and had failed again.
That the failure of the committee 10
report the general bill. and It's refusal
90 consider the special bills, would pre-
vent the desire OF the people on these
measures from being enacted into law.
That the great interest felt IN the matter
was shown by the number of special
bills passed IN the House.
Senator EchOls, chairman OF the Ccfnmlt-
tee on Roads. opposed the motion. Ihe
Sena.e refused TO discharge by the iol-
lowing vote:
yes-Buchanan. Claytor. Flanagan,
Hay. Jackson, Kcezeil McCune Parr.
Southall, St. Clair, TuwbulL ana
Noes Brown. Clement Echols. Flocd.
Green. Jones. Jordan. Little. Lowry, May
nard. McIlwaine. Sands. Snead, StubOs,
Wickham. anl Williams.
AGAIN AFTER THE BILL.
Mr.. Parks, OF Page, and other mem
bers OF the House appeared last night
before the Senate Committee on Roads,
ami asked 10 20 report unfavorably the
general House bill. requiring the railroads
in this state 10 fence their tracks, ana
also the special bills for the counties
having the same object I'm view. II was
urged before the committee that the op-
position Of the railroads TO these moa-
sures could not ask for more than an
nfavOrabo report, and that II the pa
irons of the measures preferred the same
request that there was no reason why
the bills should not be 50 reported, III
order 10 get them before the Senate.
Mr.. Parker added that the end OF the
session was near at hand. ana the serate
should have the opportunity OF deallhS
with these important measures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

der the circumstances. In hghting the
flames and great credit Is due the nIe-
men for the manner in Wnich tney Noi
ed but they labored under great uiln
c,ilties for several reasons. In the hrs,
place the water supply was oDtalneu
from six.lnch mains. which did not give
a water supply sufficient TO successtuns
battle against the flames. steamer .
could not throw stream OF water aS'"sS
the street. and was or lltle use, ,..
After the fire had been subdued ai'iloS.
a hucketful OF leaves ana rubpisn was
taken from steamer No. ,. IL had come
In through the water-Dlpes. Inc hoHHlc
attached to one of the hose runni lg rom
No. 3 engine was found filed with leaves
which had worked their way through me
strainer. Piled up against the -a'hsr
We're two handfuls 0f leaves, when were
packed so tightly that the wonder - any
water was forced through. CHIEF i'uiitr
brought the nozzle or ono or the nDHe
and a strainer which belonged TO pump
to The Times office yesterday. re sdii
that the leaves were I'm great part re-
spOnsible for the work Of the department
not being moro effective. although the
small mains also nad much tu 10 win ~.
While fighting tho ire in the church
Chsf Fuller and several lremen were
surrounded by the flames. and had
narrow escape from MlJry.
Professor Powell has gotten his scffol
building in such g'O'l shape that Lessons
will be resumed tom)rrov in the re5r
wing. The boarding pupllS are ar present
Guartered at private residences.
Richmond EN- llc Seminary.
To the Editor Of The Times:
Sir beg that you will allow me To
express through you 20 my friends ana
the people generally. my heartfelt thanks
for the sympathy shown us and the eih-
cient aid rendered me in my recent mis-
fortune But FOR this my loss would have
been very great, and the burden of re-
spOnsibity felt for those committed 10
my care would have been insuDportable.
For the fire department we have nothing
but praise. To their heroic efforts II Is
due that the house was not utterly de
strOyed and 10 the police and the num-
herloss ready helpers we owe the preser-
walton OF our property. This Is another
manifestation 10 me OF the goodness OF
this people for which We Will ever be
grateful. The unfortunate interruption TO
our wOrs will be FOR a few days only.
We expect 20 renew our regular school
duties Friday morning, or the following
Mondav at the latest.
JOHN IT. POWELL.
Richmond Va. Feb. 20. 1896.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
rHE AIHRT oRDERED 10 coEIyro.
As She is on the Way to Acapulco, the De
livery of the Order VIII be Delayed.

WASHINGTON. j. c.. Feb. 2G.-At The
request of Mr.. Baker. United States Min
istor an Nanaeua. Nicaragua, Secretary
Herbert has decided 90 send the United
states shin Alert TO Cor'nto for the pro-
lection Of American interests. The Alert
lcft San Jose. Guatemala. for Acapulco.
Mexico. yesterday. and cannot Doc com
muuicatCd with until rhe arrives at the
latter port. probably ON Friday. At Aca-
puico her commander viii inu telegram
IRON Secretary Herbert directing him TO
Mr.. Bakers dispatch 90 the state De
partment, in which the requests for a
warhp is made. gives SYNOPSIS of the
perturbed condition Of AFFAIRS in N!cara-
qua, as already covered by Southern As
aociatei Press dispatches. DR. Horacio
Guzman. formerly N.caracuan Minister 10
the United States called az the state De
par,mcnt this morning 20 get the latest
news from Mr.. Baker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

committee would probably make a selec-
tion this morning. The church has one
or two places In View, one or which the
committee will doubtless select as tenn
porary home, but no definite conclusion
has been reached as yet.
Dr. Hatcher has also been empowered
to appoint a special committee 10 prepare
a correct statement IN regard TO the iinan-
cial situation OF the church. This state
ment as soon as prepared, Will be given
TO the public.
IL is understood that the church does
not feel that IL can go into the community
with an appeal for aid, yet pubic sym
pathy has turned so kindly 10 II and its
distress is so extreme that II will CRATE
fully accept any help which may be Of
fered.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The committee was I'm some difficulty
as to securing quarters for the sunday
school. but advantage was taken OF the
church, and the children OF the Grace
Street Baptist Sunday school will meet
at 3:30 o'clock next Sunday afternoon at
that church.
DR.. Kerr has also turned over his study
and a portion of his library TO DR.. Hatch
or. and that Will be his headquarters for
some time 10 come. The loss of Or.
Hatchers library is serious matter, as
IL contained many books TO MIN inNalu-
able. lie also lost all Of his sermons.
Yesterday Dr.. Hatcher received several
contributions to enable him to establish
a new library.
Dr. Hatcher feels that his losses were
very grave. though he has been reluctant
to speak Of them.
NEGOTIABLE NOTE AND MONEY
BURNED.
Considering his desk In his study the
safest place for keeping important things.
he had deposited many OF the most valu-
able business papers i'm IL, and also his
Iaffere ~ tho most sacred and important
character. All Of these were entirely
consumed. and what some would perhaps
consider the most valuable Of all a ne
gOtiahlc note for 800 and considerable
sum OF money. which he had accumulated
to meet special emergencies, were also
reduced 20 ashes.
All day Yesterday kilograms OF sympa-
thy poured in upon Dr.. Hatcher from all
parts Of the country. Among them were
i-ossaccs from Drs. Battle and Fristoe, Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
TO Consider the Approximation Bill.

The general appropriation bill as pass
ed by the Senate was reported in the
House OF Delegates yesterday. II VIII
be taken up by the House tO-lay. that
body having agreed To give IL prefer
ence over all otner bills. As soon as
that measure has been disposed OF. the
several election bills wi4 be considered
IL they are reached at all. ON Saturday
most likely the report OF the commit
tee charged with the Investigation OF the
affairs Of the Institute for the Deaf
Dumb. and Blind. at Staunton. Will be-
discussed. What the report OF the com
mlttce will be is at this time merely a
conjecture
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

The commencement exercises at the Car.
Isle Indian school Begin.

CARLISLE, PA. Feb. 1C.-The com.
mencement exercises at the Indian Indus
trial School began at I O'Clock this after.
noon. and were largely attended by peo-
ple from all sections OF the country. Th-
exercises consisted or gymnastics and
Calisthenics by the eight hundred Indians.
followed by a parade. An inspection of
the different industries and OF the school
was then made by the visitors Cen
cral fitzhugh Lee arrived here to-day ana
viii make an address TO the indian grad
yates tomorrow. Many prominent
guests are arriving from Washington.
Philadelphia. and New York, on every
incoming train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

ger ihe caption. 'rhe American Sorrow. %
tne statement includes the letters lead
ing up TO the resignation OF Balllneton
Booth, commander OF the Salvation Army
lh the United States, and concludes as
follows:
The resignation Of Balllngton Booth
is deeply dcpiOred. out the General has
only given fresh proof OF his conscien-
Nous and res0lutc determination 10 ad-
minister the affairs OF the Salvation Army
without regard 20 family or personal
preferoncns.v -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
ITBRiRY BOOh SILE.
The Action of Those Who Made IL APP
proved by the Committee.

Tho subcommittee OF the joint Lesis-
latfve Library Committee. which consists
OF Messrs. Boykn. Radford, ana Booker,
made It's report yesterday afternoon of
the investigation into the sale Of books
belonging to the State Library at auction
last September
n will bee remembered that after this
sale had been made. and before the books
were delivered. IN was cancelled. as the
result OF an Injunction sued out I'm the
Law and Equity Court OF this city on
the complaint OF oX-Librarian Charles
POindeXtcr.
Tho report Of tho subcommittee. which
was adopted by the joint committee yes
terday afternoon. VIII be submitted 10
the Legislature to-day. Tho committee
will recommend that the action Of the
Secretary OF Commonwealth Lawless and
others who authorized the sale. be sus-
tanned.
10 Is not known however. whether the
sale Of the books as junk will be con-
frmcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
CH.IEIIR CHANGES.
The Committee TOOK No Action on the Bill
Yesterday.

II was expected that the House Commit
tee on Counties, Cities, and Towns would
take action on the bill providing for ma
terial changes in the city charter yestcr-
day afternoon. but for some reason the
committee d.d not meet at all
10 Is understood, however. that owing
ture will remain in session the committee
VIII not press the bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
Major NcCIammy Killed.

WILMINGTON, y. c.. Feb. 2s.-Major
W. g. McClammy, OF Scott's Hill, PEN
der county. was Instantly Killed yester-
day afternoon by the bursting OF the
boiler OF an engine on his place. The
negro fireman, Alfred spelIman. was also
Killed.
Major McClammy was an officer I'm tho
Confederate army. lie was elected rep
resentatiye 10 Congress by the Democrats
IN 1885, and served two terms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

The Masonic Hall and Several stores De-
S:royed.

T. private telegram received yesterday
from Wacnapreague. Accomac county, an
nOunced "A destructive fire I'm that town
Tuesday night, which destroyed the Ma
sonic Hall the store OF FOOte q Savage
Co. general merchants. with all their
the store and stock of groceries OF w. N.
NuI. The loss will aggregate $1,000.
The insurance Is about 5000 The origin
Il the fire was not learned. At one time
IL seemed as II all the most important
pc. ucn Of the town would be destroyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

Tn the City Circuit Court yesterday
the case OF the Henry u. Newhall Com
pany against the Goodman Manufacture
ing Company was tired. The jury rem
dered verdict for the piaintin for x'3
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
was authorized TO cucumber It's parson-
age property.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
Gnld Reserre. sl9a asz-lIa

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.-The Treasury
gold reserve at the close of business to-
day stood az Sl23. 221. l19. The withdraw
ass FOR the day amounted TO si93, 800
Since January 9th TO February 2lst IN
elusive. tte Withdrawals have aggregated
sSl.4l3.3s0. or more than $500. 0OO Der day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
MArOR TIILOR IN EXTREMIS.
Ashland's Chief Magistrate III With
Donble Bnennonih-

James " ". Tayior,.' ESQ Mayor e Of Ash
land, is critically ill with double pneu-
monia. bir. Taylor is the oldest resident
OF this town, having lived here for sixty
odd years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

LONDON. FEB. 2s.-The War Cry. tho
official journal OF the Salvation Army.
Publishes a statement signed by isrsm-
well Booth. chief OF stan In London. Tn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
mr.. CARTER FOR FREE SILVER
Iho Republican National Chairman Ridl-
CUES Tho Scund.NOHty Policy.
ALLgR SAYS Tbs PARTY IS IWO-EAcED
Claiming ono Thing Before the People
and Another in Congress Provision
Made for Increased Fast Mail
Facilities for New Orleans.

cameron pies'i'e" lN 'ne senate lo-oay
the petition of The Glass BOttle-BlOWcrs
a-el.iaf..a of fha Irffe1 States and
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cannon "il'"e '''' .''i"N '-'''il' 'l ''l'
flff-c0Iuare Jaws It The ratio ol TO 20 ].
rfe arrov arororrintion lHi was report
.. ., ..,.. - ..,i..
'i ana riHet4 OH 'i' ''.'''@t. ~ ''iio
Tor totM appropriation OF S-5,-t3 lV@.
The Senate committee increased the
amount of ne House Dim hy $500 only.
.,
Sir. Alien 'Foi.l oi Ntoi'aHe' "'l'''' "
substitute for lhu pending Cuban rcsoiu-
ft.r 30 aIfrhorIJe. and requrefe the Pres
ilent To- issue IiocIaihti.ph Itlp.Hi~I"o
the iu1oUrnoarCr OF fhc republic of Cuba.
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tapic.
POPILI%rS MAKE ONERTIRES.
lfr. Anen referred 10 the vote yesterday
on taking up the taln bil ana me
STATEMENTS mac. ny ~ -7ls' MoIiih AN
oLhtis iNtt tne laiiH hii was gtau, ana
hiuicH ilai, WINE Hc Nld Iot nt'-eh g ll
lne ppliDN rct luilu lh lNdl DIE 4tt u tAt
NtpuD'itaNe to.ln lhue upon l, anu
"oiiu eu"4e WIN 10 am amendment pro
FIllnf Tor tne iree coinage oil sliNe, NOT
f.NsttNtt -'Nt AopN.i7t party lh 'H' ''"-
"le MoaiI Ntip pass ll' ,,
The fopuisls Dob tnc senate now fali
10 LNe Ir0icrlunist htpAhtNtiisf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27
RANGE or ~'

4 Following Was the range OF the sheg.
mouseter al The Tiiaes cffice yesterday:
y a., al - 4, Al 's,.' ,. a; a. -. -
Iycsa.;e m; ~ Z, Ia a. ~ m'on'sn'' u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-27

M. Lo.l itep) OF California, chairman
or tuc committee on post-Onicos and
fchi- i-isoaat. reported the postal ammo
piiat0n hiil ior the year ending J,ne 2o
lNii. The committee made snvorai iln,or,
tam aodiuons 90 the hin. providing for
iht 'tsee iatimai facilities between
Springfield. Mass. and New Orlcare IA
which had been stricken from the hni'
was reinstatcd. the approximation TO- ~ ~
service beins $4,000. An item ennro.
pf-4ttine SiVnV" was added for apecial
Council biuns. Ia. VIA Burllnrton sue
lal facilities were also provided for be
lweon Kansas city. Mo. and Newton
being ssl.7O '"''
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-02-06
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, Ill. was told by her doctor shes
had Consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles Dr. Kings
New Discovery completely cured her
and she says it saved her life, Mr.. Thos
Eggers, 139 Florida st. San Francisco.
suffered from dreadful cold, approach
ing Consumption. tried without result
everything else then bought one bottle
of DR. King'sNew Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, Of which
these are samples, that prove the won
derful efficacy Of this medicine in
Coughs and Colds. Free trail bottles at
Mcfarland & Co.'S. Drug Store. Reg.
ular size 50c' and $1.00.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-02-06
A Matter Of Opinion.

A gentleman was greatly surprised
and pleased the other day at the reply
a lady gave to the question; "Do you
plant Vick's seeds?" Her answer was
II always plant Vick's seeds in the
front yard, which l know is a mistake"
1t pays to plant good seeds, and we
advise our friends who are thinking
Of doing anything in this line to send
10 cents for Vick's Floral Guide for
1896. This amount may be deducted
from the first order. James Vick's
Sons, Rochester, N. Y, are the pio.
neers in this line.