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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

WALbA WILA. WASH. May l9-The court
of enquiry. under orders of the War Depart
ment. was convened yesterday to investigate
the circumstances of the lynching of A. J.
Hunt on April 2fth 10y soldiers from Fort
Walla Walla. The court consists of Briga-
dier-General Couts Colonel Anderson, Four
teenth infantry. Colonel Carlin Fourth in
fantry. and Captain Charles Mcclure, act
ing judge-advocate of the Department of
the Columbia. Sheriff McFarlan sworo
that1lon the night of the lynching he
called on the commandant of the
fort and asked that check-rolls of tho
men be called early in the night The COM
mandant reported that under his rules he
could not call the roll early. The sheriff then
stated how he had been stopped on the reser-
vaton by fifty soldiers while taking Hunt TO
the hospital 10 get the dying statement Of
Private Miller Later that night about forty
soldiers visited the fort and told the sheriff
they must have Hunt. and in an hour had
broken open the doors and shot him TO death.
The court will continue in a session for about
q Week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

Billy Myer Surrenders a Victory by Hitting
His Opponent While Frustrated.


Ngw ORLEANS, La. May I9.-The light
weight glove fight between Billy Myer and
Andy Bowen for a purse Of 1000 took place
tonight at the Olympic Club, The arrange
ments for handling the crowd were about as
bad as any ever SEEN and would have been a
discredit 20 club on its initial effort. So little
had been said about the fight that II was
thought that the attendance would be light
but, TO the surprise Of the club. the audito>
r.um. with a seating capacity OF 5,20O, was
not large enough 20 accommodate all who
were anxious 70 get IN. The betting was IN
favor of Myer at odds of about 800 20 so.
EG-Mayor Guillot entered the ring at Z.
NJ. sharp and stated that the contest would bs
absolutely on its merits and that the best man
would win. He also announced that Captain
Alexander Brewster would be the referee.
After admOnishing the crowd. who
were already showing local prejudice
in favor of Bowen 20 give the
stranger Myer) a fair show the men APP
peared and promptly weighed in, each tipping
the scale at an ounce or less than 1874. hyer
was seconded by Andy Myer and Link Pore.
and Bowen by Bob Farrell and Tom Kelly.
There was sharp. hard fighting from the
start. Bowen having the best of il up 10 the
twelfth round when Myer began to gain on
him. In the twenty-third and closing round
Myer got Bowen on the run and knocked him
down. Bowen got up three times, only 10 DO
knocked down again. and at tho
third fall he lay across the rope.
and looked very much as if he had
had more fight than he wanted. He, however:
staggered 20 his feet and Myer again knocked
him down and partly under the ropes. While
in this position Myer in his excite nent hit
him again before Bowen could get on his
feet.
1t is doubtful if Bowen could have respond
ed TO the gong. for he was thoroughly
whipped before Myer struck the last blow.
Myer walked over TO his corner and Bowen
was carried to his
The 5000 men present began 20 yell foul
and insist that the fight should he given 10
Bowen. The referee finally decided in ac-
cordance with the clamors OF the crowd and
the % per cent of the crowd that were ir
favor of Bowen yelled with delight.
The executive committee of the club are In
session trying 10 come 20 an equitable agree
ment about the $1,000 purse IL is thought
that the money will be evenly divided.
President Novel; at midnight. said that
the final decision in the fight would be rem
dered at noon tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
Pennsylvania Forest Fires.

SOMERSET Pa, May ia fierce fire has
been raging in the woods half mile south Of
this place since Sunday. This evening tho
flames are dangerously near to Kautner's
large woolen mills. and the homes of half q
dozen families living near by. A large num-
ber of men haye gone from this place and will
pass the night fighting the fire. The smoke
in Somerset is almost sudocating. A strong
wind is blowing from the southeast Unless
the wind changes It's course. great damage
will result bfeore morning.
INDIANA, PEsN., May ia forest fire at
Loop. in Mahonng township. to-day de-
troyed two large saw mills. one shop mill and
ten thousand feet of finished lumber, tho
property Of ID. y. Barrett The adjacent
residences were saved only after fierce bat
tie with the flames
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
4 Successful Test.

FoRr Monroe. Va. May l9.-The Vesuvius
returned this afternoon from the first day
trial of her pneumatic guns. everything having
worked smoothly and without accident. Six
sb8ts were fired from a gun tested yesterday
at ranges of mile and less. three Of them
while the vessel was stationary and three
while at full speed. One struck the bulls-eye
and fell within the space occupied by an ordl-
nary vessel The centre of the guns were then
tested for curves. but the valves being Of diff
ferent construction the pressure could not be
80 accurately determined. The SIX shots from
it fell a trihe short. the proiectiles maintained
a uniform flight, and the board is satisfied
with the result thus far.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
- IrArA orr oF RFAcH.
Eiks Have "A Good Time.

LOUISVILLE. KY. May 19.-The Elks ball
and social session last night at the Auditorium
was a grand success. kentucky's best citizens
and handsOmest women graced the pleasure
hall with their presence and showered hosp-
tality on the visiting Elks. Wine flowed like
water and early in the evening the sparkling
LIQUID was christened Elk milk" Mirth and
ioility ran at high tide until long past mid
night The Washington delegations minia-
ture Of the east wing of the capitol was placed
in the middle of the stage on green sward.
lt was beautifully illuminated with electricity.
The Washingtonians also carried of the hon
ors for being the best dude" lodge IN tho
line of procession and in neat speech Colonel
Henry Weissengor presented them with the
prize banner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

A receiver has been appointed for the Fort
Worth Loan and Improvement Company.
The resolution approprating $4,000 for the
Worlds Fair was passed by the Massachusetts,
House of Representative yesterday morning
Severe frosts are reported in New England
Monday night and Tuesday morning. Great
damage has been done the fruit and growing
crops.
The first death warrant Of Governor Patti
sons administration was issued yesterday. IL
was in the case of Alexander Pillen. Of Pitts
burg. who is to be hanged on the 2sd Of
July.
The Board Of Aldermen Of New York yes
terdav adopted a resolution granting the let
ter-carriers of the United States permission to
erect a statue TO the memory Of the late
Samuel S. Cox, member Of Congress, at the
coninnetion Of Astor Place and Eighth street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
THE KAISER'S NIGHT orr.
His Companion Narrowly Escapes Death
From the Hands of IA Sentinel.

By C0Dle 10 luc llluco.l
LONDON, May IA story has just leaked
out in Berlin to the effect that Prince Adolph
Schmerberg Lippe had a narrow escape from
being shot during the visit Of the Kaiser TO
Rome. IL appears that the Kaiser and Prince
AdOlph. after leaving the students debauch
about midnight went 10 alarm the garrison
by ordering the men 10 turn from their sleep
ready for action. The Kaiser and the Prince
were only attended by an aide de camp,
Colonel De Lippe
The Prince, being under the influence Of
heavy rotations. did not mind the challenge
of the sentry at the gate and was pressing for
ward when tho man raised his rifle and was
about 10 fire. and would have fired but for
Colonel De Lippe who cried out the rank of
the visitors ThereupOn the sentinel
at once presented arms. Instead of ap-
proving the mans vigilance, the Kaiser
ordered him under arrest. lie was discharged
from custody the following morning, but IN
sisted on a hearing and ylndicauon. which
could not be denied him. This brought out
the facts of the case which would otherwise
have remained quiet
As Prince Adolph is himself an officer Of
the army, his conduct Is severely commented
uDOQ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
LIE poPuLAcr rNRAGFn.
PORrUGAL,S POLITICAL CRISIS.
An Outbreak Averted by the Crown Advanc-
ing Money TO the Troops.
rRv Cable In The Times

LONDON, May 19.-Lsbon advices state that
an outbreak has been rarely averted by the
payment Of arrears to the troops Of the garri-
son, who have been showing signs of discon-
tent King Charles and Queen Amelia adj
vanced the money for the payment of the
guards and the employees out Of their private
purses. Last evening much excitement
was caused by report that the
King and Queen had started incognito for
Madrid. but a speedy and authoritative denial
of the report prevented mischief There is
no conceament of the fact that the army
would be with the people in the event of
trouble. Another dispatch says that "A large
body of Spanish troops is being massed near
the Portuguese frontier, and that Spanish
squadron is cruising near Lisbon. 1t is no
secret that the Spanish Government Will IN
teryene if a republic is declared in Portugal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
orr AFTER THE ITATd.
The Charleston Starts in Pursuit-Moye-
ments Of the Esmeralda.

AcApUIco, MgxIco, May l9-Tho Charles
ton has left the harbor and gone south in pur-
suit of the ltata. The Esmeralda remains
here. and large quantity Of provisions have
been furnished her. but in spite or the re-
iterated demands of hercOmmander the Mexl-
can authorities prevent the selling of any coal
to her. and in consequence she Is not able To
follow the Charleston 10 becomes more evil
dent every moment that the ltata transferred
last Friday NIGHT to the Esmeralda all or part
of the arms and ammunition bought 10y the
ltata at San Diego.
lfthe Esmeralla. in spite of the large sums
OF money offered cannot get coal there Will
probably be coal shipped her Immediately
from another point, since the officers will not
use violence to Get coal here. The captain Of
the Esmeralda has not been seen for several
days and some people say he Is confined by
sickness 10 his cabin Others say that on
Friday night he went on board the ltata to
command that vessel IN case she IS attacked
BY any American man-of-war. II IS impossl-
bile 10 ascertain the truth OF these reports,
for no one is allowed 20 board Esmeralda and
none of her crew are allowed 10 land.
The Esmeralda has deposited IN San Fran
cisco Sl7 900 with the Pacific Mail steamship
Company TO get coal at Acapulco, where the
company has a regular coallng station. The
Mexican authorities have taken extreme
measures 10 prevent the selling OF coal TO the
Esmeralda The latter is in "a very difficult
situation. because she Is expected TO look
after the Charleston and also 10 assist the
ltata in case she is attacked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
Assistant Bishop Of Virgin


NEW YORK. May 19-Alame Raymond. a
beautiful young actress known AS Mabel
Jackson. I" was taken 10 the New York hospi-
tai this morning suffering from Il criminal
abortion. She is said 10 be the daughter of
ex- Marshal RAYMOND. of Louisville, Ky, and
10 have run away from home with theatrical
company. She has lately been employed as a
waitress in O'Neills store She was frequently
visited by an actor who was known as john
Wallace Jackson. She admitted that she had
submitted 10 "a criminal operation and that
jackson was responsible for her condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
Foreign Notes.

A newspaper at Trieste says that the perse-
cution of Jews IN Corfu continues. and that
two men and a woman were killed yesterday.
A platform thronged with children col
lapsed Monday near Chesterfield England.
Two boys were crushed TO death and thirty
injured.
Before the propagation Of Parliament Lord
Salisbury will ask for a grant 10 enable Eng
land 10 take part in the Worlds Fair at
Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

The First Session of the Trans-Mississippi
Congress Opened.

congress RttfhtWe
DrNyrr. COZ. May l9.-The first session Of
the Irans-Aiississippi congress was called 10
order ut 1915 this morning 10y Chairman
Fishback. of the local organizations About
600 delegates were present. The hall was
beautifully decorated and the location OF the
delegations from the various states was dlsS
tuouished by the flags or escutcheons OF
those States. A floral emblem was presented
in behalf of Louisiana by Nh W; IL. n.
Behen. Of New Orleans. IL comprised bank
of flowers five feet high, and formed proml-
neut feature i'm the decorations of the room.
Governor Routt welcomed the visitors 10
Colorado. and expressed the hope that Their
united efforts would do much 10 improve the
neglected interests OF the west: lie lIusle"
that action would be taken in favor OF free
coinage of silver Mayor Rogers. OF Den
yer. spoke on the subject OF legislative
and congressional duties toward the peo-
ple Chairman Fishback declared the con
venti0n 10 be business meeting without
political purposes Sectional feeling was 10
ne deprecated. but vital questions demanded
consideration. Nine States in the New Eng
land corner OF the country controlled the
wealth of the country despite the marvellous
devel0pment of the nation. This had Deeh
brought about by the demOralZatlOn OF sll-
ver That policy had bhghted vast areas west
of the Mississippi and interdcted connerclal
Ii was nearly 3 o'clock before the afternoon
session was opened. The committee on Gre
denuals made its report finally. II had no
fault TO find with the delegations. The conf
mittee on permanent organization will report
tomorrow morning The slate as made up
by them Will be as follows. Chairman e1-
Governor Anthony, of Kansas. FIRST oecre-
tary. B. f. ForsSthe of New Mexico; Assis-
tant Secretary. Thomas Richardson, OF Texas
for Vice Presidents. r. b. Ober OF Texas,
Henry Henry Arizona: A. $. Morgan ATkan-
sas: y. r. Aett. Colorado; Is. Norton Idaho;
Ed Campbell: Iowa Joseph Shakespeare,
Louisiana; G. c. Clark, Missouri; r.. NJ; west
eryelt Nebraska. A. G. Cleveland, Nebraska
81. s. Otero. New Mexico; ii. W. Lawrence,
Lfnh. j G. Bavnrd. Wyoming.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
Shielded After Heinc Released.

CUMBERLAND. ND. May 1g.-At Oakland;
this county, to-day Abraham Meeks, VINO ha,'
lust been released from jail after serving a
forty-days' sentence for selling liquor without
license, returned home and began, acting
strangely short time afterward his WHO
Observed him rs he was about TO shoot MN
self with shotgun She grasped the mnz-
zle OF the gun just us il was discharged Inc
charge entered his breast, killing nm, anu
tore the wifes hand completely on. de Id
supposed 10 have been insane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
MR. MALHEADY DROWNED.
His Body Found Floating in the Dock Yes
terday.

The body of a dead man was discovered
floating in the dock at the foot of Nineteenth
street yesterday morning by Captain Allen,
of the schooner Annie VI. Allen. The police
authorities and the coroner were at once noti-
fed.
The body WAS swollen aud had apparently
been in the water about week, IL was later
in the day identified by friends as that o,
Thomas Malheady. II j. said that deceased
came here from louisville. KY. about five or
six months ago. He was machinist by trade.
and for some time past had been employed az
the Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works. IN was escertained by the coroner.
that on Thursday evening Malheady left MS
boarding house on Seventh street. The ae-
ceased is supposed TO have been drinking
freely and while intoxicated fell into the riser
and thereby lost his life.
There were no bruises or other marks OF
disooloration on his body that might Indicate
foul play.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

CIevclands Beat the Giants-The Bean Eaters
Defeated by the Reds.

CLEVELAND. o.. May 19-Clarke resumed
his position as catcher for the Giants IN to-
days game and acquitted himself credltably;
The visitors played with more yigor, and
seemed sure Of winning from the start Long
John Ewing almost broke his Carmenclta
back in pitching swift balls curved balls, and
PLAYED good ball generally. Score;
Clevelands. 0 90 O.
New Yorks. 3 0 0 0 K
Batteries: Young and Zimmer; j. Ewing
and O'Rourke. Umpire. Lynch.
CHICAGO May 19.-John Ward paye to
dav. and by his excellent base-runnlng asslsst
ed by sacrifice. made the only tally for the
Bridegrooms There were 5000 persons pres
ent. Score:
Chicaqos s................4100 00O021 / Q
Brook, ,ns..............0 0 0 0 0 / o.
Batteries: Stein and Kittredge Loyett and
Taylor. Umpire McQualde.
CrvcrNNAr1, ONO. May l9.-The home team
defeated the BostOns easily to-day. over
1.8O0 persons witnessed the game. home
runs were made by Harrington and Lowe.
Cincinnati earned nine of their sixteen runs.
Score:
Cnc.nnatis. tis...............1O O600 43 2-16
BostOns ns................2 0 0 / 0 +
Batteries Radbourne, Mullane, Clark and
Harrington; Clarkson and Bennet. Umpire
Power
PursBrRG. Pa. May 19.-Oyer 1000 people
witnessed the Philadelp lphia-Pittsburg game
to-day The visitors won the game by hard
hitting in the sixth inning. Seven OF the
runs made by the Philadelphias were earued.
Score:
Pittsburcs. ..............O OOOO122 o. 5
Philadelphias ............1 0 6 o K
Batteries Staley and Field Thornton and
Clements Umpire. Hurst,
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION GAMES.
At Washington
Washingtons. ............2 =
Columbus ...............0 90 l-lO
Batteries. Carsey and Lohman; Easton and
OConner. Umpire, Jones.
At Philadelphia:
Athletics. cs.................0 0 30 o
St. Ouis.................2 U uO-
Batteries: Meakin, Callihan and Cross;
Griffith and Boyd. Umpire, Ferguson.
At Boston:
B0stons s..................12 2O7 o. 0 0-H
LouisYlles. ] o o o >
Batteries. O'Bren and Farrell; Daley and
Ryan. Umpire, henns.
At Baltimore:
Cincinnatis ..............0 0 0 0 o 0 0 /
Baltim0res. es...............1 o 0 0 O.
Batteries: Kilroy and Hurley; McMahon
and Robinson: Umpire, Matthews.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

reports late tonight that eighteen
livcs have been lost and that five of the
bodies are still missing. Further investigation
however viii probably place the loss of life
at more than this. At the time of the explo-
SION two men were seen fishing on the bank
of the river near the scene of the accident
they are supposed 20 have been blown into
the river and drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
Richmond Theatre.

At the matinee to-day the Biorama. with its
many and beautiful pictures aud changing
scenes. dssolying views and movable figures
will be exhibited The matinee IS given
especially for tho benefit OF the ladies and
school children. s'hee will also be an ex-
hibition in the even iug.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
Four Men Killed.

PROVIDENCE. r. l.. May ls-At o'clock
this afternoon sections five and six OF the Elm
wood improved sewerage division near the
old railroad on Broad street cayed in. Eleven
men were precipitated into the PIT. OF whoin
seven of them were rescued and four are still
in the ruins and are undoubtedly dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
SERVIA'SEX-QUEEN EXPELLED.
Torn From Her Home and Hurried of by
Ruthless Hands.
SHE BIDS FAREWELL TO HER DEFENDERS.
The Students Who Rescued Her Overpowered
by the Gendarmes-Great Indignation
Among the Populace-Foreign Events.
IBv Gable 10 The ,Times.l

BELGRADE, May 19.-After a consultation Of
the Minister and Regents this morning it was
decided, coute quill coute, to expel ex-Queen
Natalie from Servia, and instructions to that
effect were given 10 the police. Consequently
during this morning strong force of gend-
arms made a fresh attack upon the Queens
palace, and succeeded in breaking through
the Gordon of citizens guarding Natalie.
FORCED AN ENTRANCE.
After a sharp fight with the Queens de-
tenders the gendarmes succeeded IN forcing
their way through the Gordon and IN enter
ing the palace. The gendarines then forced
their way INTO Natalie's bedroom and sum
mOned her TO arise. as she must instantly
leave Servian territory. The Queen calmly
replied that she would yield to force, and
requested the students who had 50 gallantly
defended her. and VINO were even then pre-
pared 10 lay down their lives for her, 70
make no further resistance, 50 Is TO prevent
any more bloodshed.
BADE HER DEFENDERS ADIEU.
The Queen was then allowed TO dress her
self, and after bidding adieu 10 the leaders Of
her defenders, during which a most touching
scene was witnessed the eXiled Queen was es-
corted TO a private carriage, which was IN
waiting at the palace entrance, and was hastl-
ly driven 10 the railroad station, followed by
the cheers of the students and citizens Of Bel
grade whose enthusiasm had 20 be kept
within bounds by q display of an oyerwheim-
ing force of troops who lined the entire route
% the railroad station. At this station a spe-
cial train was in waiting and the Queen was
Immediately conveyed on bCard.
THE Ex-QUEEN's EMOTION.
No sooner was the Queen and her personal
baggage on board than the train left the depot
for the Hungarian frontier. and Natalie of
Servia. calm, pale. but evidently suffering
from intense emotion, left Belgrade the scene
Of so many of her troubles and trumphs.
There is no denying that the popularity of the
exiled Queen has been greatly increased by
the recent action of the authorities. and on
the other hand. there IS no doubt the pop
ularty of the Ministry has decreased in pro-
portion TO the increase of the Queens pop
ularlty.
TIE POPULACE ENRAGFD.
The pOpulace is especially enraged against
the Minister of War, Colonel Miletcs. who Is
understood to have been the most active OF
the ministers IN insisting that Natalie
should be expelled In fact. popular feel
ing against the Minister of War is so great
that It is probable that he will be compelled
90 tender his resignation.
During the fight which took place last
night between the gendarmes, who attacked
"a body of students and citizens defending the
Queens palace, one man was killed and fifty
were more or less wounded severely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
A Fiercely Fought Fight.

GALVESTON, TEX, May 19-.Iack Burke, Of
Chicago. defeated Tom Monaghan, Of Gal
weston. in "A fercely fought battle OF forty:
the champion light-weightship OF Texas.
Monaghan. who was the former champion.
had never been benton before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20
Tho Florida senatorshIp.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA. May i9.-Only two bal
lots were taken in the Democratic senatorial
caucus tonight. On the eighty-frst ballot
Call had 81. MAYS 43. Bloxham 2, Blank l.
The eighty-second ballot resulted: Call 81,
Mavs AZ BlOxham 2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-20

HoUsroN. TEX, May IA donation OF
1900. 900 has been made by William Rice. OF
New York, for the erection Of an institute 20
be known as the William NJ. Rice Institute.
1t is 10 be copy Of the Cooper Institute OF
New York. and will be devoted 10 the adj
yancement of science. literature and art.
cft.