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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
rHAwLD orr DYNAMITE.
Two Persons Killed and % Residence De
stroyed-A Small Boys Work

TWO Persons hlilti anu n AtNHitA'Ati' h'N-
stroyed-A small Boys work.
READING PA. Dec. 3l.-Mrs Becker.
wife Of ox-sherin Elias Becker. aged
ffty-four and Mrs William Ze.del her
daughter. aged thirty. were killed by
an explosion Of dynamite at TUCKER itoN.
near thi> city. this evening Mf. bechsi
had paced "A quantity Of the explosive ln
the oven in the kitchen stove Tor inc
purpose of thawing lt out shortly aiier
doing so he went out lie had not gone
more than five minutes when tAere was
a terrific crash. and he hurried back 10
the house lie was lOrrined 20 ma the
manpied remains Of his wife lying on
The nOor Ills daughter Mrs. Leilei,
was not killed outright but her boul
was SO badly shattered that she dieu
twenty minutes later. The dwelling,
handsome stone structure caught IRE and
was consumed by the names. IN spite or
the gallant work OF the neighbors Mr.
Becker Is completely prost1ated by the
terrible affair.
Another dynamite explosion or a some
what similar character occurred here
Willie Gants. aged twelve. picked up
three small dynamite caps al one or the
industrial establishments In this city TO-
day. These he took home and spent
a portion Of the afternoon IN throwing
small quantities Of II into the open stove:
In some manner he accidentally dropped
one OF the caps into the coal bucket
About o'clock his mother put some
coal on the fire. as She was about pre-
pairing the evening meal. Suddenly
there was an explosion, and Two Of her
fingers and a thumb were blown OF.
Her right eve was also badly injured.
and She may lose the sight OF 10. Bertha.
aged nine. and Earl. aged three children.
who were standing near by. We're severely
burned about the face and arms, but
their injuries are not serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

rNPORTA. VA. Dec 20.-Spccial.-A
musical entertainment was given i'm
Bakers Hall last night for the benefit
of Tie Methodist church and reat sum
was realized.
Among the local talent who took part
in tine performance were Misses Belle
Powell. Ldna Woodruff and Mr.. Roy Lee.
who recitod very beautifully, and Misses
saUe Powell and Ida PEBBLES. who rem
dored very difficult piano solos. Besides
these the Pcfersburg quartette. composed
OF AIessrs Suatton. Dixon. Smith and
Irtcher. sang several selections and were
frequently enchOred.
Some ~ the young gentlemen Of En-
por.a rendered the visitors very pretty
daIce after the concert Nas over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
aoLp scIssoRs, AND LIS RoYAL IosPITAL.

Morean's house 10 Nashville and was IN
lam whore tlev would he met by Mr.
Thomas. nephew of the deceased.
Justice Simpson and Dr. Poke reacned
birmingham at o o clock lhis eitHii's,
and wore met hy Dr. Thomas, who left
arp O'Clock over o. Louisville ana Na7a.
,.uD Tor Nashville mere tie romaitS VIII
be inferred. III,
Morgan leaves n widow and one child
H.. ,yts a ueuhcw of General John r..
Vorrnn and was widely known IN the
commercial world and Mighty esteemed uy
his drummer friends.
pr. Poke and nr. Argo examined Mor-
failure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
"OLD SCISSORS" DEAD.
THE ANCIENT UHBRELLd MENDER
RIILED BY 4 RdTLUdf TRifN
Near Piftsburg, Penn.-caPain ih"ih
Crayford His Real Nane-iiistory oi

Crawford His Real Name-iiistory oi
This Unique Character.
Captain Edwin Crawford. so long kno"n
to .he people Of Richmond. and especially
10 the baseball public as "Old Scissors
died in the Allegheny General Hospital at
Plttsburg. Pa, on Saturday, December
2ctb. as the result Of injuries received
while driving across the tracks OF the
Pittsbure ard Western road at Hers
Island, near Plttsburg.
For many months "Old Scissors made
his home in Richmond. ana every one
was familiar with the toot Of his bat
tered trumpet. During the baseball sea-
son no never missed a game. ana aided
the applause Of the rootcrs By fearful
blasts Of his trumpet
CRAYFORD'S HISTORY.
Some months ago the o.d man quietly
left the city. ana 10 one knew where fo
had gone The tidings Of lis death are
the nrst that have been received from
him since his departure. The Iittsouis
Leader gives tho following account OF the
history Of this strange character.
Crawford was one of the most unique
characters in Allegheny county. Ie hal
a national reputation as an um-
brclla mcudor and general jack OF ali
trades Several years ago ne conceived "a
novel idea, an umbrella hospital" This
hospital was an Old covered wagon, ale
ranged 10 hold AN the paraphcrnalia nee
cessary i'm The business. Crawford slept
and lived in the wagon when hc made Ais
periodical trips. The hospital was drawn
was greatly attached. ON the outside
cover Of the strange vehicle was printed
in big letters. Royal Umbrella Hospital"
Crawford hailed from Baltimore, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

In PoliticaIas Well a. Religious Anairs.
4 Newspaper >urrender-.

MONTREAL. Dec. 30.-It is generally
believed by well-lnformed politicians here
that Il crisis Is near at hand in the po-
ltlcal as well as religious anaIrs OF the
province OF Quebec. The bishops OF the
entire province Will. Il is said. on Sunday
next issue mandament, iorcibly de-
nouncing the Manitoba settlement, aud
threatening disaster 10 any Catholic mem
Der OF Parliament who does not protest
against IL. Ine Liberals Of the district
OF Quebec have called "A ass-meeting 10
be held in quebec city ON January TN.
10 discuss the position taken by the
clergy and to clearly define their own.
Premier Lauror has accepted an invita-
ton 10 be present. and will be accom-
panied by his colleagues from the pro-
vince
The Protecteur Du Saguenay. Liberal
paper. that supported the Laurier-Green-
way school arrangement publishes IT'S re-
grets, and declares henceforih II will sup
port the views held 10y the bishops. The
paper was threatened with tho L'Elec-
tcur.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
HORRrBLE BRUTdLITY.
4 Child whipped Until Limp and Blister
ed to Death by a Fire.

arrested and placed in Jail here to-day
for whipping his ten-year-old child until
il was limp and then held near large
blazing fire until its body was blistered
from head TO foot The child died and
great Indignation is aroused in the COM
munity.
The corpse of negro man was dis
covered near Dawson to-day with bullet
hole in his head Near by was scatter
ed deck OF cards indicating that he was
killed In a gambling quarrel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

MEBANE. y. c., Dec. -Spccial-The
White Rickie Furniture Company has
been unusually busy lately. This com
pany though only established a few
months ago. Is doing a larger business
than any similar plant in the State.
Or. George Mebane and family. Of
Asheville, are spending the holidays with
his mother, slrs. Fannie Mebane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
ISrERNArIONAL CasE DECIDED.
The Swiss Federal Council Solves Many
important Points.

BERNE. Dec. SO.-The Swiss Federal
Council to-day rendered a decision in tho
matter OF the arOitratiOn II the claims
oil the French merchants and ship-owner.
NJ. fablani, against tne republic oi tcnc-
zuela under the administration OF tne
former President blancO. taDani as
serted that BluucO nad ruined nlIn, and
his claims for indemnify were submitted
10 the President Of the swiss COnicdcia-
ton Tor Arbitration In 1871. The Federal
Council IN 1888 directed Professor Nirgiie
KOssel. OF the University Of Berne. To eX-
anime the case and give legal opinion
of the action Of the Venezuelan executive
toward the complainant, VINO demanded
5s0OO.OOO francs Indemnity. The award
prom ulgated by the Federal Council to-
day simply recognizes the fact that JUS
tlce was denied TO Fabiani and nXcs the
indemnity 10 be paid 10 him by the re-
public Of Nenezucl9 al i,3i6,6Jo francs.
The decision solves great many points
affecting the rights OF nations. private
and international rights and civil rights.
and gives exhaustive explanations there
on. The document. II IS expected. Will be
Of the highest older Of International
value
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
VOL fO-NEW SERIES. NO. BOG.

case. Mcssrs. Dickcy ana Thomas Bassett
trustees.
Tney claim that the Old cnarter or
the West Point road does not expire
until 1893. instead oil IN 1870, as claimed
by tho counsel for the road ana the
counsel Tor the petitioners Tor the re-
ccivcr. TINS point. however, Is oiH-
putcd by both the counsel for the com
pany and the counsel for the apphcaht
Tor tho receiver.
The case. which was set for a hearing
tomorrow. has been continued until
. anuary 18Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

WASHINGTON. Dec. 50.-SpccaL-Mr.
Charles 1furkamp of Fredericksburg, one
of the largest manufacturers or ground
eurlqc. g. here. lie states that the I'M
rcrfaNon of gambia from inc East ln-
4f-s q. eorioua1v interfering with the su-
mac trade. III As Mr. Hurkamp's intention
no ask that a duty Dee placed on gambia
in the now tariff law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
DR. Rlsal Shot.

MANILA. Dec. 20.-Dr Risal. who IS
asserted 20 have been the promoter or
The revolt against Spanish authority IN
the PHILIPPINE Islands and who was some
time since returned 10 Manila from lar
ceiOna. at the request of the military
judge. was shot on the 2Sth instant.
An engagement between the Spanish
forces and rebels IN tho vicinity OF Put
nae resulted IN The defeat of the insur-
gents. who. II Is said. lost 300 men killed.
The date OF the engagement Is not given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

LOUISVILLE. KY. Dec. so-The Louis
vile and Nashville and Southern Railway
Company have offered reward OF 500"
for the arrest and conviction for the per-
son or persons who caused the cahaoa
river bridge disaster near Blocton, Ala.
last Sunday. Detectives or both roads
are working the same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
NeM Rnilrnnd Mnnfel-

WINSTON. y. Q. Dec. gO.-As a re-
suit of last nic-t's rally here a com
mittee has been appointed 10 procure
AN independent charter from the next
LEGISLATURE for a railroad from Winston
10 Monroe. An effort will be ma-s 10
get the Norfolk and Western or Seaboard
TO build the proposed line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

Two Get Three Years Sentences and tho
Third Acguitted-No Surprise.


SOFIA. Dec. 30-The trial OF Tufekt-
chien. AtzofT. and Georgeien. the alleged
assassins OF ex-Premier Stambuloff.
which has been in progressl here for sew
eral days, was ended to-day by the con-
yiction OF Tufektchion and Atzoff. and
the acquittal OF Georgien. The convicted
men were sentenced to three years I'M
prisonment each. The light sentences Inn
posed upon the convicted men have caused
no surprise. in view OF the fact OF the
unconcealed bias OF the court In their
favor
Tufektchien was formerly an employe
in the Ministry OF Public Works. and
Atzor was the coachman who drove
Stambulon from his club TO the place
where he was set upon by assasSins on
July -. 1895. dying three days later.
Georgcff was formerly a servant OF
Major Panltza. who was executed at the
instigatlon OF Stambulon for alleged con-
splracy against the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

LEXINGTON. VA, Dec. 3o.-Judge Nc
Laughlin. of the Circuit Court sitting in
vacation here. On motion made by the
Rucna Vista Company has appointed Mr..
A. r. Barclay as receiver Tor that COM
pany. lie has been president OF the COM
pany slnee II was tormeI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
,vr.rurv FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. d. c. Dec. ~-Westn.
er forecast for THURSDAY Is as ioIsowss
" ertnia--Generally fair. westerly winds.
NDrth carollna-Generaliy fair. possibly
llghs sbowers on the coast. easterly X1n1k
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
RANGE op rnrRuo"ErER.

The thermometer AZ The Times once
Yesterday ranged al Follows.
NJ a.: IL NJ. 81; r. NJ. s.: &
p AZ 81; sP. NJ. IS: ~ n. a. Aver
age. IS SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
ACnniractnr Dlsannenrs.

MOUNT VERNON. y. Y, Dec 30
Arthur H. Darling. aged thirty-hge one
OF the largest builders in this city. dis
appeared from his home here on Decem-
Der 2lst and nothing has been heard Of
him since that date. He had many heavy
contracts under way in Winchester. Wake
field. and this city. and II is said his
liabilities on them Will reach. 81 .OOO.O 600.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
The Atlanta aud West PoIn, Case.

ATLANTA. GA, Dec. 30-lt is re-
ported that Augusta parties Will nle
an Intervention on the application Tor a
receiver for the Atlanta and West POINT
railroad. Frank Miller. an Augusta at
Ssgasy. represents tbe Uew 2artiss N tha
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31

The North German Gazette, a semi
official journal. confirms the statement
that Germany refuses to accept the new
ly-appointed Chinese Ambassador. The
refusal. the Gazette says, is based vpon
personal and essential seasons
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
THE TARIFF ON SUGAR.
AZ ID T5LOREM DDIY DECLARED
TORE UNsITISFdCTORf.
Additional Discriminating Duties on the
Product OF Bounty-Paying Countries
Asked for Duty on Moiasses.

WASHINGTON, D. G.. Dec. @.-Ihe
ssion OF the Committee on Ways ana
Means to-day was given to the question
OF sugar duties. The opening was given
to the sugar importers, whose views
we're voiced by Mr. John Farr. Of New
York. who said that at a recent meeting
Of the sugar importers Of that city it was
unanimously decided that an al valorem
rate OF duty was unfair, unreliable, and
exceedingly difficult in practice; that one
cent pound should be imposed on all SUI
gar below 10 degrees polarlscope; and that
additional discriminating duties be levied
on ali sugars coming from bounty-paying
countries.
The beet sugar interest was represented
by Dir. Henry L. OXnard. Of Grand lsiand'
Neb.: Mr.. Herbert Myrich, OF Chicago,
editor OF the American Agriculture lst,
and Mr.. h. NJ. Allen, Of AmeS, NeD,,
president OF the Beel-Sugdr Association.
The cane sugar interest Of louisiana
was represented by Mr.. J. ID. Hin, OF
New Orleans. No representative OF the
sugar refining industry had applied for
hearing. ana there was conspicuous
absence OF the members Of the sugar
combinations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
1sK F0H y HI7sor In E-I5 C077E-T Is.
Efforts Being Made TO Release an Alder
man Charged with Murder.

Chicago, Dec. 3O.-A petition was pre-
sented 10 Judge Gibbons this afternoon
hv Attorney w. S. Forrest. on behalf OF
Alderman Thomas J. O'Malley. asking
that a writ OF habeas corpus be issued
so that the alderman. who is confined in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-31
MR. rARR-s FIGUREs.

Ia the course of his statement, Mr. tarr
gave the following figures as being the
nearest to an ad y2lorem basis, ana as
remcscnting fairly all Interests;
"On an sugars testing by the poiarl-
scopc. when landed. l5 degrees or under,
one cent per pound, or net landed
veight-adding 50 per degree for each
decree un to 100 degrees. fraction Of a
deeree to bo assessed in proportion.
An additional duty on sugars above
10. IL Dutch standard in color 20 pre-
vent The foreign rehners from entering
their soft-rcnned sugars here at the same
rate Of duty as raw sugars OF the same
test"
IL was also recommended that an addi-
ticnal discriminating duty on al sugars
coming from bou-ty-paying countries
without authority to the Executive TO re-
duce or Increase this additional duty IN
such proportion as the boun'y-paying
countries may from time TO time raise OF
lower their nOuntes.
Il was estimated that the average polari-
zatiOn of raw sugars imported into THIS
country is about % degrees. Such sugars
would pay ID chnt per pound duty which
would produce an annual revenue on lhis
article Of about Si0.0o0-OoQ, calculating on
imporlalOn5 OF ABOUT l'pV'p' 'o'l' vi ''
table sugars which has been the aver
age for the past few years.
The next speaker was Mr.. Solon Hum
phreys. OF New York who said that he
had been appointed chairman OF n COM
mittoe of the sugar trade Of New York. 70
come before tho Ways and Means Com
mlttee and tell IL something about the
difficulties Of the existing tain. an ad
va'orcm rate. as applied 10 imgar' and
10 ask that in making It's new tariff
measure 70 should he made dn the line
OF sDeclfc duties on sugar.
The herald., 1896-05-31

Along about ] rs this morning a hurry
call came to police headquarters for the
patrol wagon at 331 North Main street. and
off it went on rush to get to the spot
before some one died or was killed in
fight. AS the wagon passed the corner of
Temple and Spring 1t was hailed by a
negro named Edward Jackson, well-known
about town as a half-witted or simple
minded imbecile. He is sometimes called
Peter or "Nigger Jackson" and has
been considered a harmless and simple
fool.
Jackson lately got hold of piece of brass
in the shape of a star which had constitut-
ed part of a fiesta badge, and this he had
worn conspicuously displayed on his breast.
Some boys got hold of him and succeeded
In really making the foolish negro believe
that he was an officer, and being one.
" as in duty bound to make an arrest. About
l o'clock an inoffensive citizen named
Frank Kesling. who resides at $50 Ala
media street, came along and Jackson step
ped out and told the man he was under
arrest What for? Why. just because he
was. The call was sent for the wagon as
stated.
Kesling did not relish the idea of being
placed in custody for no offense and when
the patrol wagon drove up Jackson was
wiping the sidewalk with him. exercising
his muscle and authority. He ordered the
man to be locked up at once. but the hard
hearted police took the embryo officer in
stead and ran him in on a charge of i'm
perSonating an officer.
The herald., 1896-05-31
S AN PEDRO

SAN PEDRO. May 3o.-Charles Mack, ].
w. Gully and E. ELS have gone to Los An
geles to take in the bicycle races today.
e. Fl. Hall, formerly agent for the l.. A.
T. r. r. at East san Pedro. arrived on the
steamer Eureka from San Francisco. oc-
cupying the position of freight clerk on
that vessel.
City Marshal Harry Grimshaw has open
ed downtown office in the building occu-
pied by Benefits news depot.
Martha Washington Council of Chosen
Friends rendered their friends a social
and dance last evening at Swinford's hall.
the occasion being in celebration OF their
seventeenth anniversary.
The board of truS ices met Thursday even
ing. John Leo of the firm of Leo e. Ra-
moni requested that their retail liquor IL
cense be transferred to A. Romoni. The
application of Charles Mallerun. which has
been laid over for several weeks was again
taken up and granted
The ordinances fixing the bonds of CITY
Officials abolishing the saloon limits and
changing the grade Of Beaver street We're
passed and ordered printed John Mat
thews petition for a saloon license was
laid over for one week.
Mr.. s. Colburn met with very painful
accident a the San Pedro planning mill
having caught his left hand in the shaper
end losing the middle finger and fracturing
the thumb.
The herald., 1896-05-31
SANTA BARBARA

SANTA BARBARA, May 30-The Demo-
cratic county central committee held a
meeting today at which delegates to the
State convention We're instructed to vote
ratio of l6 TO ]. Lively debate followed
but the resolutions prevailed and the
DEMOCRACY OF Santa Barbara county
stands committed to free silver.
A Chinaman named All Louie was shot
tonight at Montecito depot four miles
from here. While sitting in the waiting
room, young rough. name unknown
grabbed the Chinamans hat and ran out
side. The. Chinaman followed. and on
charged in his face. the bullet striking in
the forehead and ranging upward. His as
sailant quietly disappeared and the China
man was brought to this city for medical
treatment. The sheriff was notified and
left at once TO arrest the would-be muir
derer.
The herald., 1896-05-31
ORANGE

ORANGE, May 30-J. H. Frederick, state
organizer Of the Fraternal Aid associa-
lion, went to Ontario on Thursday last to
attend meeting of the council at that
place.
About 175 Orange people had business
in Santa Ana on Wednesday last. We'd
nesday was circus day in Santa Ana.
E. A. Honey. proprietor of the Orange
City waterworks, has sold the plant to
George Love of Los Angeles.
Rev. and Mrs. U. II. Spencer returned
yesterday from a few days visit in Los
Angeles.
Mr.. Buddick. prominent rancher OF Full
lerton, was in the Junction city yesterday.
judge s. NJ. Craddick was in Los Angeles
Thursday.
c. 5. Kuddick of Green Lake county,
Wis, is in Orange. Mr.. Ruddick proposes
locating here, and is looking around with
an eye to investment
The concert given a Rochester hall yes
terday evening for the benefit of the Chris
tian church was very interesting. The at
tendance was good. the receipts amounting
to s3l.
Superintendent Gardner has finished
cleaning the bitches of the S. A. V. |. Co
The recent rains in the mount aims have in
creased the supply of water somewhat,
and altogether the outlook is more favor
able for irrigation water.
The herald., 1896-05-31
PERSONALS

s. F. Zombro of San Bernardino Is at
the Nadeau.
William H. Morrison of San Francisco
Is at the Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. F. Diss of San Ber-
nardino are at the Nadeau.
w. E. Brothers of New York is among
recent arrivals at the Westminster.
]. Wochler and wife of San Francisco
are recent arrivals at the Hollenbeck.
A. M. Ruiz, prominent citizen OF
Santa Barbara, is at the Hollenbeck.
William T. Miller is at the Ramona
on his way home to London, England.
d. w. Donnelly and wife of Burlin-
game are registered at the Hollenbeck.
S. w. De Witt of Washington. d. c..
is among the guests at the Hollenbeck.
Matthew Gage, the we'll known River
slider. lunched at the Westminster yes
terday.
b. A. Burton came up from San Diego
Yesterday and is registered at the Hol-
lenbeck.
Charles Roth and ]. w. Bell are Gin
cinnati travellers now registered at the
Nadeau.
r. NJ. Pierce Of San Francisco accom-
panied by his wife, is registered at the
Westminster.
T. B. Marshall and wife of San Diego
arrived in the city yesterday and are
guests at the Nadeau.
John Cashin, president of the National
Ice company of San Francisco.is guest
at the Nadeau. He will remain in this
city some days.
A. G. DeVine. a wholesale commission
merchant of Portland, is making this
city short business trip, and is stop
ping at the Ramona.
c. l.. Mcmillan and W. 8. Mcmillan.
tourists from Pittston, Pa, now doing
Southern California. have returned to
the city and are at the Hollenbeck.
Mrs. Harris, wife Of L. L. Harris. n
prominent business man of San Fran
cisco, left for the north yesterday after
noon, after having spent several weeks
in the city for her health.
F. K. Green. a well known citizen, has
left for an extended trip through the
east with his daughter Ruth. who Will
spend a year in Boston to complete her
musical education and her study in the
art of painting.
Following are late arrivals at the
Hotel Vincent: II. A. Johnson. Cleve-
land, O.; L. p. Swedholm and wife, St.
Paul. Mimi; DR.. NJ. J. Cavenaugh, To-
ledo. o.; NJ. ]. Hill and son. Denver.
COL; w. A Wamfield. Omaha, and Mr..
and Mrs. d. A. Carroll. Omaha.
The herald., 1896-05-31

William +. Page. who gives his residence
as Santa Barbara was placed in the county
IAN Yesterday on an insanity charge. 1t
Is thought that his affection is but the
result of prolonged spree