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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
WlIL SOON KNow ms FATE.
Tho Elliott Trial Nearing the End-Threate a.
ing Letters Received.

COLUMBUS. O., July % -Twenty-four hours
viii not have elapsed before Bill Elliott who
stands charged with the murder Of A. G. Os-
borne viii know his fate. This afterno u
Prosecutor Hplng began his closing but for
chile argument in behalf of the State. il bad
telling effect with the audience. which, upon
several occasions violated the rules OF tue
court and vigorously fpplauded the alt)rHef,
showing with discOmf0rtiug emphae-s 70 tue
accused how intense was the ieehns against
him. The prosecutors argument was per
feet philippe and made tho prisoner qnaAe
Another startling sensation has Just iease
ont which only gives ground for fears that
another "Clan-na-Gaew may be figuring III
This caga Most violent threats have been mad'
eo.inst Judge David Pugh and Prosecutor
Vrlino The latter received postal card ~ a
Jack the Ripper style thelnscrlplon oei :
printed to guard against discovery OF 'lo o
writer it began by telling huling thst ne
Lad Letter look out. - and continued with me
threat that he had better De careful or else MS
iffa would pay the penalty of ms efforts 10
nonv;ct the Elliotts. Not only one. but
eevsrsl snch messages have been received by
the attorney, IL. .;...s tho
foIlowing two weeks ago, but said nothing
not o. too far The World article you Will
not admit for the defense, but you let the
State have the capital article. You and that
skinny 5. (meaning the prosecutor have had
vour say. Some one else may have theirs.
This may end in murder yet"
The other threatening letters received 10y
Judge Pugh were OF the same tenor. one Vl
the postal cards was decorated with crude
pictures of knives. swords and pistols. TINS
card. was signed "J. Ripper" Detectives have
the letters and are endeayoring toferret out
the author.
Elliott created sensation this morning by
calling Prosecutor Huling liar when IN his
argument he referred to charges against
female member OF Ellott's family. Elliott s
LAWYERS tried to stop him, but he wildly ges-
ticulated and continued: IF l hang | want
10 hang like a gentleman" The sherih
seized him at this juncture and forced him
into chair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

George 9. Smith Murdered by Jcff Phillips.
Other News.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. July 22.-[Special Ito.
night about $50 three OF four pistol shots
rang out ia quick succession from
the northeast corner of Cameron and
ROYAL streets. opposite the city hall.
and in neighborhood whore thero
are more people A. that hour than IN any other
Two men had been seen there a moment be.
fore, and but for moment, rs II they had
inst met No words were heard. and
only the flashes Of the weapon recalled what
had been done The fast collecting crowd
found George s. Smith On the ground with
blood mourning from three wounds IN tho
breast. and thu man who had just been seen
with him was pursued and brought back. Ho
was Jefferson Phillips. a young man OF rather
rough character and often IN the tolls, anc
the one who Frank DeLea. of Richmond
shot over game Of cards some years ago.
Phillips was rushed n the police station.
and Smith was taken 10 Fred Schwab's saloon.
nearby, where he died within half an hour.
Crowds surrounded the police station
and the corner where the tragedy was
enacted. and there is some talk Of
lynching, but the city officers are about, and
the Light Infantry can be called together IN
a few minutes
George s. Smith was perhaps one of the most
enterprising citizens Alexandria ever had. He
was son Of Captain John Smith Of the police
force and brother-in-law Of eK-NayOr Down
ham. lie was long lieutenant Of the Alexandria
Light Infantry, and for number of years was
lieutenant Of the Capitol police in Wash
ington. He leaves widow and one
son. No man was better known here. and no
Aexandrian elsewhere, he being long a
manager or places Of public entertainment
and resort, and in every enterprise TO benefit
the city.
1t is said he had a row with Phillips yester-
day over a woman Of bad repute, named Cap
pie. with whom Phillips lived. Some declare
that Phillips had told Smith if he went 10 her
house he would shoot him on sight Others
say he lectured Phillips for beating her sew
ersl days ago, for whioh Phillips was arrested
aud fined.
Rev. Or. Judkns talked to the Second
PresbytoTians tonight about Christian en-
deayor meetings Ii wss q splended lecture.
4 New Yorker named Samuel Lurch is held
for the arrival OF friends. He was found
IN a marsh ont in the county and
demonted. He came % Washington to stand
a civil service examination and ovorworked
himself The doctors say he may recover If
kept quiet He Is reported crazy late to-
night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
YBB rFRANNTc DICTATOR.
sad End of a Citizen and Memorable Real
lLation of q Vision.

sad End of Citizen and Memorable Real
iLation of Vision.
StN FaANUsco, CAL, July PA letter
from Santiago gives thrilling details Of the
escape " party Of prominent Congregation
alists from that city TO IquiQue. The leaders
were -enOrs IastOrria and Bulness. They
learned that Balmaceda would arrest them for
suspected treachery and they left Santiago
secretly uy night and determined 70 make
their way across the mountains % MendOsa
aud then 20 20 IQuigue.
They were overtaken by great snow storm
and sought safety IN a cave near by IastOr-
ria Wa suddenly taken Ill and besought his
flonds % leave him behind. In
his Ie'inuu he declared ho saw his
only brother dying in the City Of Conception.
he was taken into the middle of the group
an al stood on their feet in o bunch Ike
animals % keep FROM freezing Whisksy was
served hbeially hut IN q few moments Lastor-
uas legs gave way and il was found he had
died standing. without q word or sign. The
.torm continued and guide was sent tor
food Tie returned with warning That
IelWaceda troops were on their track. lie
lel the party 20 amino near by. They reached
were iu .iult The miners were all armed
and refused TO surrender the fugitves, who
finally reached Mendosa They passed man
and woman aud two children. also fueitives
from Santiago who were frozen to death a.
thcv were walking. They learned az Men
d0sa that Last0rGa's brother actually died az
the hour when he had the vision on tho crest
of the CordIlleras.
Iastorria was formerly Senator and Cab
let Minister Hulness is q descendant Of the
famous Chilian general OF that name.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
CfyPBELL ~ PITTSBURG.
The Governor Says lie VIII Win His Fight
Executive Committee Organized.

Executive Committee Organized.
PITTsButG. Pa. July p. Governor Camp
bell of Ohio. arrived in Pittsburg this morn
ing % attend the Randall Club Fete Cham
petro ~ Silver Lake grove to-day. The Gov
ernor WAS met at the depot by large number
oil prominent Democrats and escorted 10 the
SIEVE nth-avenue Hotel t. breakfast. After
breas fast grand reception was rendered him
ri the Randall Club, and in the afternoon a
brilliant reception was given IN his honor at
Silver Lake grove IN an interview Oh the
political situation in Ohio Governor Camp
bell said the Democrats were going TO win
their fght lie said that he expected a help
inc hand from ex-President Cleveland. and
mat tie State Central Committee would meet
in Columbus tonight and Mr.. Cleveland will
be invited to make six speeches during the
campaign Governor Hin. Of New York;
Jerry Simpson and Senator Pefer. Of Kansas
will also take the stump for the Democrats
The two latter will be invited by the Farmers
Alliance who. the Governor said. are hand in
hand with the Democrats IN Ohio.
Governor Campbell returned to Columbus
CnIGGpup. O.. July o. The Democratic
StateC ommittee organized IN executive COM
rnitt.e Of iftecn members herothis afternoon.
with Colonel James T.. Neal. Of Hamilton. as
chairman Chairman Neal was authorized TO
select his own secretary and treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
VIRGINIA. E4EYERs.
Tho state Bar Association Wlli Meet at the
white Sulphur Next Week.

Tho state Bar Association VIII Meet at the
white Sulphur Next Week.
The Virginia State Bar Association will
have their annual meeting this year at the
White sulphur Springs. II is their third an
nual meeting
This association is 10 lawyers what a guild
Is 70 tIadespeople. They meet together IN a
sociai way and discuss the practical questions
aud ethical problems of the professions they
interchange views on celebrated cases and
PROFOUND and expound to each other knotty
points iu the science Of Coke and BLACKSTONE
JUDGE Edward q. Burks, of Bedford, is
president of tire Association. and Mr. James
C. Lamb Of this city. is secretary and treas
uTer.
The meeting will commence next Tuesday
July oath III the morning Judge Burks will
deliver MS address and al officers and COM
mittecs will mako reports, and IN the evening
Nr Robert +. Barton, OF winchester, VIII
read a psper Oh The Romance Of the Law"
"Wednesday vii 10 the big day Of the meet
ing. Ia the morning the distinguished Ken
tucky orator. statesman and lawyer; Hon. W.
E. T. Breckinridee. will deliver the annual
address As General Breckiuridge IS one Of
the foremost figures Of the American Par. this
address will no doubt be rarely interesting
thing-a paper Of much legal and literary
value.
On the same morning Mr. =. ). 7. Patteson,
chairman Of the committee on law reform,
will make his report and this promises TO
give stimulous 10 lively and interesting dis
cussiOn.
The election of officers for the ensuing year
will be held later IN the day.
That night Major j. ". Rely. Of Halifax.
will read paper on The Criminal Laws and
Their Administration.
Thursday morning Hon John Randolph
Tucker. OF Lexington, will read an interest
ing end instructive paper on certain relative
property rights. and that night the Associa-
ton will give It's annual dinner.
A large number OF Richmond LAWYERS will
leave Richmond next Saturday for the
white " among them Msssrs i W. Chris
tian. James G. Lamb. Frank II. Mcclure, 3:
s. Z. Patieson, ID. @. Richardson and Hill
Montague
The meeting Will probably be the most sue
ceesful and enjoyable ever held. as there will
be large attendance Of tho bright lights OF
tho Virginia Bar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
THE COTRT-NARTTdh.
Second Day Of the Trial OF Navy Yard Csrks
Van vranken and Coston.

NoRYoLE, Va, July u. Special: AZ 10
o'clock the court Of inquiry II the Van Nfan-
ken case again met IN the navigation room.
No business was done. the court taking re-
cess til o'clock 30 await the arrival Of the
proceedings Of the preceding day. which were
10 the hands Of tho typewriter. hr. Van
Vranken seemed considerably more at ease
this morning.
During the recess Of the court, Mrs. Van
Vranken aud Der father grrIyed. Mr. and
Mrs. Van Vrankon were deeply engaged IN
conyersation. Mrs Van Vranken, was ap-
parently cheerful.
AZ the afternoon session the court assem-
bled with full board. The minutes oi ,ne lass
meeting were read and approved The cross
examination ot Passed Assistant Engineer
Gait by counsel for the defense was resumed.
Ills testimony remains unshaken; The coun-
sel's question IS 10 how long he had been 10
the navy was protested against
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
whole FamLy E1torminated.

Cr,BrnIAvD. ND. July 22-A strange
fatality puIsues the Welch family Of this city.
To-day William Wech, who was employed as
yard-brak on the Baltimore ana ONO
yailrosd. was caught under the wheels Of a
shifting engine and instantly killed, being
literally ground 20 pieces. He numbers tue
fifth member Of the family that has met with
violent death within the last few months.
-Four of his brothers we're killed IN various
WAYS aud his father and sister also died re-
Gently of grief Ho was unmarried, the sole
support OF an aged mother, the only remain
inc membeT Ol the family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

Spike Haskell an employe at Lees Turf
Exchange. was arrested last evening on the
charge Of assauiting and bghting with
Charles Hutler.
The fght took place in the billard-room OF
the Davis House.
Haskell wis bailed 10 appear before Justice
Crutchfeld. Ho is said TO be badly bruised,
A warrant was also issued for tho arrest Of
Charles Hutler, but ct midnight be had not
been apprehended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

HENDERSON Tex. July PA negro fend
named William Johnson, aged seventeen years,
,yes taken ont Of Tie county Jail yesterday
morning by An armed mob. who overpowered
tLe iailcr. getting possession Of his keys and
securing the negro They quietly took him
TO tree near tie public square and SWING
linn into eternity. No excitement prevailed.
Another negro. charged with Il similar crme
ygas isiled but few hours previous to the
lvnching Had his presence been known, he
would have shared the fate of johnson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

CHICAGO July PA man supposed 20 DO
insane pushed his way into the Board u TRADE
little before noon to-day and fired three
shots into tue crowd He evidently had no
intention Il killing any one in particular as
he fired recklessy Thasshooting caused IA
tense excitsment for time unti il was ois-
covered that no one was hurt. The man was
arrested and taken " the Central stabon-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
Arresled for Forgery.

y. De Comm Was arrested last evening aud
lodged in the Second station-hoase on the
charge Of forgery.
The forgery was made on check for $50
on the City Bank. and IN the name OF ~
Moore
The case will come up in tho Police Court
this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

sfers Ns they passed By and hIIed tle at WIlH
mprecations loud and deep. and out in the
northern suburbs the setting sun cast its
ehsdows over a big circular structure: looking
for all the world like q Cn federade stock
ade Of war times. but which stood sol
itary and deserted save for the Old
watchman, who sat smoking at the entrance
and the flock of birds that were settled on the
palisades and kept up an eternal cav" and
the young men we're members of the local
companies OF the National Guard, who had
been ordered to msteriahze 10 pre- rent fight
that had already been abandohod. The men
Ut the corner were disappointed sports, and
the deserted structure was the amphtheatre,
which, had all gone well would tonight have
witnessed one Of the most exciting contests In
the history Of pugilism In the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
Annthrr Railroad Fatality.

LocKHAyEN, PA. July 22-rhe engine Of the
fast passenger train Oh the Bald Fagle Valley
railroad ran over q cow Just west of this city
TO day. The engine was thrown from the
track and Engineer Frank Wood, Of Tyrone,
was killed and yiTeman William Spiker was
injured. c. +. Wait Of this city, who was
riding on the engine was seriously injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

he features OF the
third days racing
Of the Detroit Driv-
ing Clubs summer
meeting were tho
attempts Of Wonder
Guy. owned by w.
J. Gordon. Of Cleye-
land. and the IA
nous stallion Noi-
son 10 break their
respective records
of 2:10A. I b o
weather was fne,
and acrowd Of eight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
Reenxsrx of Mlas Decra.

Her many friends in this city will be graft
fed 10 learn that Miss Marie Decca - rapidly
recovering from a serious illness OF several
weeks. Drs. Pope and krogstad, Of Washing
the case proved 20 be quinsy -tonsllitis in i's
most violent and aggravated form. Miss Deccs
was able 10 drive out few days ago, and 10
now rega!ning strength.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
Fatal Accident on the A. snd ID.

BoYpros. Va. July 22.-An accident oc-
eurred On the Atlantic and Danvills road to
day. killing three persons and woundin,s foni.
4 material train was running backwards
aud collided with hand car In deep cut,
The killed were j. NJ. Wilson Of Danvflie.
and r. 5. Walters, Of South Csrolins (~hifel
and Nelson Place (colored). of Durham.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

A six-year-old son of George Matthews. OF
Homecoming. ,fellfrom pie OF cross ties to-day
and one # the ties fell on him. breaking hs
neck and fractunng his skull. A little sister
was burned 10 death year ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
THE FIGHT DECLARED OFF.
The Authorities Succeed in Preventing the
Fi!zSimmOnS-HaII MIl.
IT NAY TAKE PLACE TO-DAY HOWEVER.
Sport. Gather from All Parts of the Country
to See the Great Contest. and Only Spent
Their Stun for Their Pains.
ST., PAUL, MINI, July 22.

SMOOTH e FACED
'young fellows in ia
tigue uniform hur-
,ried ia twos and
threes through the
streets of the CAPT
tai as the sun was
going g down this
evening. Gangs Of
men on the street
corners and block
ing up the entrances
b the hotels glanced
with fore b odin e
brOws At the young
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
THE UNWILLING AFTERMATH.
HOT Our Soldiers, Old and Young, Spent
The Day al Lexington.
IMPRESSIVE SCENES AMONG THR OLD VETS
Thrilling Mar Stories Told and Patriotic
Songs Sung.
ELEGANT RECEPTION TO HISS HILL

Number OF People Present Estimated at
Twenty Thousand Generals Early aud
Wade Hampton Return Homo-lhou-
sands of the visitors Go 10 Natu-
raj Bridge-Notes and Incidents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
NEWS FROM WRT0HTsVILLE.
What the soldier Boys Are Doing and Say.
Ing In Camp.
IRON stan Correspondent

from stan Correspondentl
CANT FowLY. MAR WRI0HTsvIILE. July %.
Sun-burned faces are fashionable at Camp
Fowlo. No one there is considered among
the four hundred unless his face be bronzed
by weather aud Redeemed by sun. The change
from tho usual color of pink-white 10 red
brown IS not becoming 10 many. but looks are
oi least consequence here, and no one ever
thinks or protecting himself from sunshine
ny the raising OF an umbrella.
As a consequence. the men Of the First are
beautifully sunburned Captain Frank Gun
ningham for an instance. Captain Emmett
Sheppard reiolces IN a rosy red while Colonel
Jones has grown darker by several shades
The soldiers have carmine- tinted noses and
II the burning process continues several men
will be 30 badly of that their families won't
recognize item
ALL QUIET.
To-day matters have been placid at tho
camp. At o'clock this morning Sergeant-Of-
Ordnance Lockwood left the camp with his
paste bucket and target sheets, walked two
miles up tho road. and pasted a target on the
board provided for that purpose. He was
followed two hours later by Company G, who
for two hours baZed away at paper targets
with their muskets. They returned IN time for
breakfast and enjoyed it hugely-the break
fast. not the marching
cellent company and First-Sergesnt Randolph
is forever and eternally working for the com
pany. we were right in the push. said one
Of the men 10 me after dinner to-day. What
happened; / asked. why. we had bruins
wick stew for dinner. which WAS perfectly
splendid. clam chowder. which was out Of
sight and several kinds of vegetables, which
filled up every vacuum
LhpIEs no DINNER.
There were ladies 30 dinner. Mrs. Derby
shire, wife Of MAJOR j. II. Derbyshire and
Miss Emma Derbyshire sister Of the major.
Both 81 these ladies ara charming and vel
come visitors % the camp. and the men en-
We'd those who have the pleasure Of their
society The camp Is III tears, however. for
they leave tomorrow for Old Point. This
departure is caused by the meagre accOmmo-
dations NJ the hotel at the lIammOcks.
speaking of hotels reminds me OF the e1-
reIience last evening Of Sergeant Randolph
Of Company and Private Ridley Walker
They went ~ Wilmington and registered at
the Ort0n hotel for supper. The diamond
heiocked clerk said tea was about over. but
that ia would give them something. He kept
his word for the boys got three slices of
bread. piece of ham as big "a your hand
two cups OF coffee and some moasses, and
paid seventy-fiye cents apiece for the fare
Oue of them was heard To say something
about being robbed when he passed out Of
the office but his exact words were never
ascertained q. b. T.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
RESULTS OF THE RACES.

Third Day Of the Detroit Driving Club--Ths
Other Races.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
DIsGusTED SPORTS.

A more disappointed. disgusted lot of sports
than ST. Paul contains tonight has probably
under any circumstances They had come
from far and near. from Houston and from
San Francisco and New Orleans TO Winnipeg
from British Columbia and from the sister
city across the river, and they are going home
again with the knowledge that they have spent
their stud and had their travels FOX their pains.
The action of the authorities this morning
came upon the aggregation OF sports Ike "A
thunder clap. The proclamation isyuet yes
terday by Governor Merriam and the ar
raignment # FitzsimmOns and his trainers Ia
the police court has been regarded especially
bv the principals a Pi.zsimm0ns and Hall as
worry much on the nature of bluf. end there
seemed 10 be a very general understanding
that. having thus offered a sop T. the pro
testing law reform element. tho powers that
be would allow the influential citizens Dho
make up the governing body Of the Mime
sofa Athletic Club 90 90 ahead with their pro-
gramme in their OWL way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
AN EFpoBr TO ARRANoE A FiouT

Several Of Fitzsimmons' supporters visited
with John Donaldson and many more hackers
Of Hall until a late hour tonight IN the en-
deavor 20 bring about meeting before day
light. but finally gave up the effort ia disgust;
The New Orleans contingent. which il headed
by G. NJ. Franks OF the Southern Athletic
Club. was 50 chagrined at tho results Of the
day that one time they talked about having
special train, taking all who wanted 10 60
10 the Crenscent city and getting the
men together on their arrival for q
$1,000 purse. Some home representa-
tiyes Of the club wired Franks 70 make
any arrangements he chose. Negotiations
are proceeding At late hour. An EFFORT 10
also being made 10 arrange match between
Billy Myers. Of Streator. and Jimmy Carroll,
of New Orleans. at the latter city in the fall.
The money received for the sale u tickets,
somewhere in the neghborhoOd Of $40 900.
will lie returned in the morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
MY r1GHr " WISCONSIN.

At midnight tonight word went out TO
holders OF al tickets 10 remain IN town until
tomorrow. arrangements having been per-
focted for the fight 10 take place across the
border line in Wisconsin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23
THr FIGHr suPrREssED.

When. therefore. Sheriff Beon, whose name
was actually on tho list Of invited guests, put
his foot down this morning and declared that
he preferred 10 offend Eis friends and dsap-
point the assembled sports 10 lose his own of-
fetal hee'. there wps cDnsteTnation and dis
may. Even then the club directorate might
have determined 70 take the chances had not
tho Governor hastened 10 the support Of sub
ordinate officials by issuing instructions 20
the adutant-generai 70 hold tho four com
panies Of National guards in readiness
to suppress the fight. and when
the call 10 arms had been circulated tho fact
WAS realized at last that Merriam and Bean
meant what they had said. end that 1t would
be worse than ridiculous for the organization
TO hy in the face Of organized law and
authority. Visions Of riots and a bloody con-
fict we're coniured up in the meeting Of tho
board and reluctantly t1e word went out that
50 far AZ ST. Paul was concerned the fight
was OF for good and all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-23

DrTRoIr. MrcH., July %.