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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
Without Warning, an Anarchist
Slabs Her With Stiletto.
MURDERER CAPTURED AND sings ON THE WAY TO JAIL.
Anarchist Intended TO Kill the Due dOreans But the Latter
Could Not BE FOund-Crme Occurred In Switzerland,
Where Capital Punishment Is Prohibited.

The empress Of Austria was ASSN
ated in Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday
afternoon by an anarchist, who was
arrested. He stabbed her majesty
with a stiletto.
Her majesty was walking from her
hotel, the Beanrivage, to the landing
place Of the steamer about 1 o'clock,
when an italian anarchist suddenly
approached and stabbed her in the
heart
The empress fell, got up and walk
ed on board the steamer, where she
fell, fainting. The captain did not
wish TO put or from the quay, but did
so at the request Of the empress and
her suite, there being no apprehen-
sion that she was seriously hurt The
steamer was turned back before reach
ing the open lake and the empress,
unconscious, was carried back to the
Hotel Beanriyage on a streicher.
Doctors we're Immediately summon
ed and a telegram was sent to Emperor
Francis Joseph. All efforts to revive
her majesty were unavailing and she
expired at 3 o'clock. The medical ex-
animation showed that the assassin
must have used a small triangular
file.
The wound was just over the left
breast. There was hardly any bleed
ing.
After striking the blow the assassin
ran along the Rue des Alps, but was
seized by two cabmen, who had wit
messed the crime. They handed him
over to a boatman and a gendarme,
who conveyed him to the police sta
/ ton.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
ASSASsIN's LIFE SAFE.
The Laws OF Switzerland Forbid Capital
Punishment.

The Laws OF Switzerland Forbid Capital
Punishment.
Advices from Berne state that thep pres
ident of Switzerland and other mem
bers of the government we're stunned
with horror and grief when the news
reached the palace that the empress,
so beloved by all Europeans, had
fallen a victim to an assassin within
the borders of their country.
They Immediately arranged to hold
an extraordinary federal council in or
der to consider the measures to take
against the assassin. The latter must
be tried according to the statutes of
the canton in which the crime was
committed, which forbids capital pun
ishment and make life Imprisonment
the most severe penalty that can be
imposed.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16

More than half of the early heroes
Of America arereprosented in the navy
today. There are four generations of
Selfridges, one Bainbridge,a Stevens,
q Preble, a Tuxtun, three Porters,
three Perrys, six Rodgorses, and in
booking over the list of American naval
officers farther back it is surprising
30 observe how many Of them bear ia
nous naval names by Inheritance.
The service appears to be a congenial
one, though it is comparatively one
Of the poorest paid among the naval
powers of the world. Heroism is ev-
identity its own reward, since sons are
ambitious to follow their fathers, and
are indeed encouraged by the latter
20 enter the service.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
In spite Of minute searching, the
weapon Of the murderer has not been
found.
THE NEWS IN VIENNA.
Austrlans Could Not at First Believe the
Startling Information.

Austrlans Could Not at First Believe the
Startling Information.
Then Of the assassination became
known in Vienna, Austria, shortly be-
fore 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon. II
spread like lightning. The streets
we're suddenly filled with multitudes
of people, many becoming impossible
for vehicles. Extra editions were is
sued by all the papers. Many Vien-
nese considered the report incredible
until the semi-oficial Wiener Abend
Post appeared. confirming the state
ments of the other papers.
All the papers accompanied the an
nouncement with warm tributes to the
empress. They were eagerly snatched
from the hands Of the sellers and were
read aloud to groups of citizens.
When the news had been fully verb
fed an indescribable grief overpowered
the people. The performances of the
court, theaters aud jubilee exhibition
were cancelled. Emperor Francis Jo-
seph received the news at Schoen-
brunn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
PRESIDENT SENDS CONDOLENCE.
Mckinley Wires Message of Sympathy to
Emperor Francis Joseph.

Mckinley Wires Message of Sympathy to
Emperor Francis Joseph.
The state department received con-
frmation of the reported assassination
of the empress of Austria, from Con-
sui Ridgely late Saturday afternoon.
Upon receipt of Colonel Ridgely's
notification Of the death of the en-
press, President Mckinley sent the
following message of coincidence:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington,
September 10.-To His Majesty, the
Emperor of Austria, Vienna: have
heard with profound regret of the as
sassination of her majesty, the en-
press of Austria, while at Geneva, and
tender to your majesty the deep sym
pathy of the government, and people of
the United States.
civilian MCKINLEY"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16

It will require a thousand millions
of dollars to measure the increase in
the farmers receipts for last year 8
produce over the values that prevailed
IN 1896. The total return for staple
crops alone for this season is estimated
at 800, 900, 600 more than was re-
ceived last year. The wheat exported
from the United States during the
past twelve months sold for about as
much as the whole crop was worth in
either 1893, 1894 or 1895. These sta
fistics tell the story of the farmers
share of the prosperity of our great
est commercial year. AS a result Of
investigations covering the entire
Union andrunning back as far as 1898
Che Orange Judd Farmer forecasts
San industrial activity quite unpar-
alIeled, with quick markets at home
and abroad for the surplus of American
farms"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
TO ESCAPE WHITECAPs.

Negroes In Texas Counties Flee to AR
kansas Towns.
Texarkana, Ark, is in a state Of
alarm over the large number of idle
negroes who throng the town, and the
citizens are organizing vigilance COM
mittees for the protection of their
property.
The unusual influx Of the eolored
people is due to the operations of
bands Of whitecaps in Titus, Cass, Red
River, Hopkins and other counties in
the cotton districts Of North Texas,
whence thousands Of negroes have
fed on account Of notices being posted,
and in some cases violence being used
to run them out.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
WAR COMMISSION NAMED.

General Gordon Declines to Serve Owing
to Bad Health.
The president urged the following
named gentlemen, among others, to
accept places on the committee re-
quested by Secretary Alger to investi-
gate the conduct of the war:
Generals John w. Schofeld, John
b. Gordon and Cranfeld M. Dodge;
President d. O. Gilman, Charles F.
Henderson, Hon. Robert 7. Lincoln,
Hon. Daniel S. Lamont, DR.. w. w.
Keen and Colonel James A. Sexton.
General John b. Gordon has wired
the president that he cannot, on ac-
count Of unstable health, accept a po-
sition on the committee.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
MILES VISITS PRESIDENT.

A Formal and Brief Call to Pay Respects
TO Chief Executive.
A Washington special says; General
Miles, accompanied by Colonel Mich
Ter, of his staff, called at the white
house Friday.
The meeting between the president
and the commanding general was COM
paratively brief, lasting about five
minutes.
1t was not in the nature Of a con-
ference, in which questions relating
to the war were discussed. but was the
formal call Of respect usual on the re-
turn of high official The confer
ence for more extended discussion Of
war viii doubtless come later,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16

The Manufacturer of London, Eng,
comments on the exports of carriages
and cars from the United States to the
United Kingdom, which in 1897,
was valued at more than twice
as much as in 1887. The Man
ufacturer states that one of the
reasons Of this increase is that
che United States have a fundamental
advantage in their splendid supply of
lumber, and that American manufac-
gurers have also the advantage of the
brains of every nationality of Europe.
sTn their workshops" the journal
continues, "may be seen smiths from
France and Sweden, trimmers from
Germany, carvers from italy, and gem
eraI artisans from England. The
wages are said to be treble those paid
abroad. Americans are famed for
their wheel making, in which they
employ second growth hickory" The
article quoted also states that there are
already several London depots for the
sale of American made vehicles, and
there is plenty of trade for American
manufacturers, but the needs and
tastes Of the people must, Of course,
be taken into account. A couple Of
years ago a firm of American carriage
makers shipped 1900 carriages to Ger
many in the white, j. e., ready for
!, painting, and all in one year. What
s possible in Germany, adds the
Manufacturer is equally 50 in Other
Esaropean countries, even more IL
Enelaud, where there are no tariff hin.
dances.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
ASSASSIN KNOWN IN FRANCE.

Anarchists Met and Agreed to Exterminate
Leading European sovereigns.
President Faure of France sent
telegram of coincidence to Emperor
Francis Joseph Immediately upon re-
ceipt of news of the assassination.
The Paris police believe the murder
the result of a plot of italian anar.
chists, and that the assassin is identi-
cal with one Luccessi, who is wanted
by the Bologna police as a dangerous
anarchist. The man known as Luccessi
was implicated in the recent troubles
at Milan, after which he fed to Zu-
rich.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16

Dewey has called for 1000 pounds
81 soap. A new hardship Of war for
fho Filiplhosl
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16

The London statist, paper Of the
highest authority on financial subjects,
forecasts the American business fu-
fare as one Of unboundod prosperity.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16
FATAL GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
-Four Killed Outright and a Dozen More
VIII Probably Die.

VIII Probably Die.
By the explosion of forty gallons of
gasoline in the cellar Of a grocery
store in Philadelphia Saturday night
four and possibly dozen more lives
were lost.
As an immediate consequence of the
explosion, the building where it oc-
Cured and those adjoining it on either
side collapsed.
Shortly after the occurrence, four
bodies had been recovered from the
ruins and three Of these identified
The fourth was that of a girl about ten
years old. Ike cause Of the explosion
is unknown.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-09-16

The bonded debt Of Hawaii. June 80,
1897. was s3,3s7OOO. In addition
there was due 10 depositors in postal
savings banks s7s2, 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
MS on Main sreet?" he was

TO run IT'S cars ON Main sreet?" DE was
asked.
SHOULD ALLOW no CHANGE.
"They MOST as uredly are IL would
boz % great mistake Tor the Council 60
allow This change right ar the expiration
of The Man-stroct fauchise-uuless they
want 90 make present Of that privi-
loge 10 the company which now owns IT,
The business on Main street will not
support two companies. and y0m may rest
assured that if the Clay-street line gets
on Main street 30 viii plant itself firmly.
If tho Council allows them TO go on Main
street they Will not bee gotten on without
recourse TO the courts. IF ever and that
SIS not u pleasant prospect 90 investors.
10 would look like buying Lawsuit or
investing money in property with bad
title" .,-.---
would your company apply for the iran
chise with the Clay-street.acars running
on Main streot?'
Gas 40 present advised l do nor thinN
so. a great many people. who are la-
irons OF the Main-strcet line, have Noiun-
tcered an expression Of the hope that we
secure the franchise. but I doubt II any
one would advise us 10 take IL VAIN
such n load on IT, At any rate. 40 not
think that my associates would agree To
do Go "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

support a lattice-work. forming a row Of
baskets 20 be filed with stone and &C.
ment.
Shot holes I'm war ships are closed
quickly 10 prevent the entrance Of water
bv the use Of Il CalifOrnian's invention.
tie sides Of the ship being OF double
thickness. with a filling Of tar and hbrous
unspun material with flows into the
hole and clogs it before the water can
follow the shot.
In an improved dental cuspidore an inner
bowl Is pivoted on "a central post 10 be
rovolvcd by q jet of water from an adj
Unstable faucet. the motion Of the bowl
spreading out the Jet Of water so that II
forms thin sheet entirely covering the
surface OF the bowl.
Stranded ships can be foated by the
use Of a new apparatus. consisting OK a
heavy iron casting with prongs on tne
under side which sink into the bed Of
the stream 10 AFFORD an anchorage FOR
the pullcys carrying the ropes 20 be pass
ed around the ship the ropes being
frightened and the ship pulled Oh
A simple English key fastener IS form
ed of q fiat strip Of steel with one cud
carrying a screw 10 clamp it to the head
of the key the opposite end being twist
ed at an angle and inserted in the bottom
part Of the key hole 10 prevent the key
from being turned on the outside.
Horses are prevented from running
away when left unhitched by Western
mans invention. composed OF rachel
band attached TO a wheel hub. WITH
pin TO which the reins are fastened. the
wheel revolving the band and winding up
the reins. while the rachel prevents the
reins from pulling when the horse backs.
A Western inventor has designed a
convenient handlebar for bicycles, IN
which the tubing is pivoted at either side
OF the steering head 10 swing into any
desired position around II, with the grips
also piyoted % make them adjustable at
an angle which will not twist the hands.
A new coat and hatraek which can be
folded up and placed in the pocket when
not in use Is formed OF a fiat plate sup
porting the wire arms on pivots, so they
can be turned out on either side, with ex-
tension rods at the ends OF the arms 10
Guppart the shoulders OF tia csAk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

Mud and dust can be easily cleaned
from the inside Of bicycle mud-guards by
a Connecticut mans dovice consisting
Of a brush with q clamp on the bach,
which is gripped on the face OF the tire
the wheel being then revolved and tho
brush engaging the guard.
Bicycles are easily supported by n new
attachment. which is brought into uss
without the necessity OF turning screws or
pulling down a rod. two rods being fas-
tened 20 the front fork In such a pOsi-
ton that when the wheel is reversed they
will rest on the ground on either side Of
the tire.
Prairies can he burned clear Of weeds
without danger 81 setting IRE 10 the sur
rounding land with a new machine. which
has a number Of oil burners inside cas-
ing % kill the weeds, rollers crushing tho
cinders into the ground with brushes
at the rear to sprinkle the water after
the machine.
To prevent accidents on circular saws
an Enslishman has designed guard 10
be mounted on the saw table. which au-
tOmatically drops over the saw when not
I'm use. the passage OF a log on the car
rage raising the guard high enough tn
clear the log.
Eggs can be quickly beaten With a new
kitchen utensil. which has 4 number Of
wire fingers. carried on two reciprocating
frames. driven By crank. - cause tho
wires 10 slide past each other rapidly
and churn the contents Of the dish In
which 1t IL suspended.
A centre-piece has been designed for
use on dining tables 20 facilitate waiting
on the table, q revolving platform teing
mounted on a standard. TO swing around
To the guests In turn. and pass the cat
ables. or the platform may be revolved
by a spring motor and used for decora~
tive purposes.
To facilitate the catching Of wild
horses and other animals a device has
been patented having fixed arm at
tached 1t the end OF pole. with knob
at the outer end. a similar knob teins
carried by a hinged arm. to be closed In
the animals postrlls BY the pulling Of =
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

{ band being adjustable on the post for
bags of different length.
In an improved wrench the movable
jaw has q face-plate pivotod on H. with
lever on the handle. which presses the
plate forward after the jaw is screwed up
tight. giving it a grip on the nut which
locks the jaw and prevents It from COM
Ing loose:
In new clothes rack. designed for use
where there are no yards connected with
the houses. n frame is pivOted on rods
attached 10 the window frame the rods
allowing il 10 swing in different direc-
lions. 50 that the lines strung on f. are
all brought into convenient position.
A Florida inventor has designed a
steamboat 70 run on the ice IN winter.
runners being mounted on the under side,
al the proper death 60 bring the ends OF
the paddle blades 10 the level 81 the Zee,
each blade being tipped with steel
point which sticks into the Ice and pro-
pels tho boat.
Dishes are easily drained by a new
dish-pan attachment. formed Of tin
tray with a lip which is hung over the
edge Of the pan. the opposite end OF the
tray being mounted on legs TO raise it
up so tina. the water will run from the
dishes back into the pan.
Whips cannot be stolen from n new
socket. designed by an Ohio. man a COM
bination lock being mounted AT the top,
with Jaws 20 grip the whip. the driver
closing the jaws and giving the knob on
the lock a twist when he leaves the
wagon.
Coins can be rapidly counted by n new
machine. which has a series of tubes 10
be filed with coins, with sliding plates at
the bottom which receive one coin In each
rociprocation. dropping ii into a recepta-
Gle and recording the movement on indi-
Gators.
A newly designed collar acts as It's own
tie holder the tie being inserted In slots
at the ends OF the collar Just back OF the
buttonholes. with a passage under the
edge OF the collar from one end 10 the
other which keeps the tie out or sight
M the back.
Shores and beaches are protected from
washing by the use of Texans device, |
formed OF piling driven down at inter-
walls. with braces bolted On tina niias tn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
THE LATEST
INVENTIONS.

Fish are automatically hooked as soon
as they take the bait on a newly-patented
hook. the slightest pull on the line re-
leasing a trigger which discharges a
sharp pin at the point Of the hook and
impales the nsh's iaw, q. spring being
mounted I'm the shank to drive the pin
and hold 10 fast
To control the supply Of gas in a cook
ing stove an Eng.ishman has invented IN
automatic valve having an cxpanslble ring
under the burners which draws q lever
ass the heat increases and partially cuts
Off the ras. opening the valve again as
the stove co0Is.
a Norwegian has patented a knock
down barrel having the slaves attached
20 three strins OF leather or other flexible
material. the ends OF the strips being ar
ranged TO lock together after tbs slaves
are bent around the heads
A new compound for preserving belts
Is formed Of cOdlyer oil. flour. tallOw and
SCOT mixed together in paste and APP
piled 10 the running surface, TO prevent
il from wearing out on the pulleys.
handy mucilage or backing bottle
has been designed. having removable
cap which keeps the liquid from drying
up when not IN use. a. sponge being IN
serted in the nozzle win an Outlet
through which the gum is fed to the sur
face.
An irrroved bow-facing oar Is divided
int, ,u,a sections where IL enters the
rowlock each portion carrying a segment
~ n circle with teeth to mesh In tho op-
nestle segment. the parts being mounted
between two fiat plates pivoted on the
side OF the boat.
Pacs are supported for filling by a
HANDY new holder. composed OF a base.
carrying an upright post, with a curved
hand al tho top. adapted TO grip the
mouth OF the bag and hold II open. the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad.
and which 80 uses with the power
I'm the Council 10 revoke at any time.
That IS 90 say routes expiring January
], 1900 arc from Rockets and Main
streets; down Rockets TO Fulton and
back; Main street. from Reservoir. 10 corr
goTate limits and The Hollywood extern
sion from Laurel TO Main street
THE city is not required TO give any
notice before the expiration OF any of
these franchises. The Council is allowed
one year from the expiration I'm which 20
give notice TO the company as TO what it
desires 90 De done during that year. The
Council may, as its option, extend the
franchise, or may refuse 20 do SO. II IL
determines 20 extend 10 must specify for
what length Of time and on what terms
Il the Council refuses an extension, or
Il &c and the company cannot agree on
terms. the Council has obligated itself
L. take the railways and fixtures OF the
company within this city. and the lots
ard buildings and appurtonances. al a
valuat ton 10 be reached by apITa!sement
or valuation in the usual way, no allow
ance 20 be made Ia this valuation for
franchise rights. the property TO be taken
at its actual value"
MAIN STREET FRANCHISE.
There are a number OF companies, 10 is
said. already being formed lor the pui-
pose OF bidding FOR these franchises. one
IN particular. which desires 20 secure the
right TO run cars on Main street from
Reservoir to Fulton Mr. r. $. Bosher
who IS prominently connected with this
movement. was seen yesterday and asked
whether he had anything TO say IN regard
10 his organization.
'Weu. there is not much 20 say re-
piled Mr.. Bosher. 1--WE shall organize a |
company and apply 10 the Council for !
the privilege 10 run cars on Main street. !
and that is about all there is 10 it. Some !
time ago Mr. Crenshaw Mr.. Boyd. Mr.. |
Atkinson, Mr.. Ellerson, Mr.. Williams. |
Mr. Montague Mr. Newton and myself /
met and discussed me matter and deter
mined 20 organize n company. We see /
no reason why Richmond capital should
not run "A Richmond industry which doe i
business almost exclusively with Rich
mond people"
Are your associates opposed 10 the
ney,E>-s. q -ss.s "a 'x@< s.s ",s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27
MAIN STREET
ELECTRIC LINE.
Richmond People Expect to Apply for
the Franchise
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
They Object 10 the old Company Being
Allowed Co Run Its Clay-Strcct Cars
ON Main Streo-Time Of the E1~
piration OF Franchises.

Great interest IS being manifested in
what viii become OF the valuable street
franchises now held by the Richmond.
Railway and Electric Company when the
time for which they were granted 10
tia, corporation expires.
AS has been stated, the franchises held
by that company expire at different
dates. The following paragraphs from a
report furnished by Mr. q. V. Meredith
6oine time ago. Is interesting as giving the
whole matter in nutshell:
EXPIRATION OF FRANCHISES.
AN routes IN existence ln 1855. which
have not been subsequently surrendered.
expire December 81. i9)o-that is TO say.
IN lines on Main street from Rockets
10 Reservoir. Eighth and Ninth streets.
from Main 10 Broad: a single track on
Broad strict 10 Laurel, and on Laurel
street 20 Main street
IAN routes graded since 1855 and now
IN use expire January /, 1850. except the
northern track on Broad street which
tho company acquired from the Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

Mr.. John NJ Higgins. of this city pays
handsome tribute TO the memory OF the
late Mr. Thomas Potts IN regarding his
death as q personal loss. having long
loved him as q devoted brother. They
were intimately associated and bound TO
each other by the closest ties Of sweet
and genuine friendship. Mr.. Higgins
was the last person who saw and talked
with Mr.. Potts just before the operation
which cut short his useful and noble life.
Mr. Higgins has been rendered condo
lence by our Rt Rev Bishop, Rev.
Father stanton. OF Ireland. his daughter.
Mrs Caughey. Of Messina, Italy. ana
others Catholic Friend.