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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
THE PENSACOLA Disabled.
Doubts That She VIII Ever be Able to Re
turn to the Atlantic-Naval News.

Doubts That She VIII Ever be Able to Re
turn to the Atlantic-Naval Nows.
LIMA. July 24.-1he Pensacola arrived here
from Iquique on Tuesday last and the Balti-
more. under the command of Admiral Nc
Cam. on Saturday The Pensacola has been
discovered in bad condition. and an examin-
ing board appointed by Admiral Mccain.
found her hull 10 be so bad that she WAS or
dered here at once Her condition is so seri-
Gus that there are grave doubts that she will
be able 70 return 70 the Atlantic. II the re
pairs which sheIneeds cost'mOre than a certain
sum she will be taken 10 Mare Island. Cal
The officers OF the Pensacola dined with the
American Minister at Lima mir. John Hicks
on Saturday and on Sunday thev took in the
bun 6ght. when siY mpense bulls were sac
rifced in the presence Of 5000 people.
The flagship Baltimore will ROMAN here
until decision is rendered in the case OF the
Pensacola for if the Pensacola can be re-
paired here Admiral Mccain will transfer his
flag to her and return with her TO the South
Atlantic, the Baltimore having been perma-
nently detached and placed in the South
Pacific squadron. IL the Pensacola cannot
be repaired here the admiral will place the
Baltimore under Admiral Brown and return
to the United States.
The San Francisco remains in Gillian
WaterS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
NORFoLK,S NEWS BUDGET.
No More Police Court on sunday-sentenced
to the Penitentiary.

NoBro1K, VA. July Especial. Colonel
W. A. Boyken of the Fifth regiment Of Bal
timore is in the city.
judge d. Tucker Brooke, of the Corpora
ton Court, before whom writ of habeas
corpus was sued out in the case of Claiborne
Jones (colored) by Jones counsel George
Mcintosh, upon the plea that Jones was ille-
eally convicted in the Police Court, the
trial and sentence having been held
and pronounced on Sunday. rendered his
opinion in the matter Yesterday. Judge
Brooke held that the act was a judicial act.
which was not lawful on Sunday. and, there
fore is void. Jones was ordered 10 be re-
leased from custody. This entirely breaks up
the Sunday session of the Police Court and
opens IA vacuum through which many who
have been convicted on Sunday may escape.
Commissioner-Of- Revenue w. W. Dey has
lust completed the total tax assessment for
1891 of this city. showing the increase over
1890 The increase over 1850 by wards shows
Norfolk citys increase. s54 1885 Bramble-
ton ward So, 1885; Atlantic City ward,
S7,30S.aO.
Peter Long has been sent to the penitentiary
for five years for house breaking.
George Taylor was also sentenced 10 four
years for the same Ohense.
The Association of Engineers Of Virginia,
which met at Nirginia Beach yesterday, is
again in session to-day
At q meeting If the police board Of the city
held yesterday quite a novel precedent was
established During the trial of num-
Der Of officers for violations of the regulations
the commissioners set down IN plain and un-
mistaBgble language the rule that an officer on
duty shall not stop or talk upon his beat CT
cept upon strictly police business, and that
conversation upon even that matter must be
Of the briefest.
To-day Superintendent +. L. Bugbee. of
the United States Weather Bureau Coast Line
telegraph service together with Mr.. W. l..
Day, assistant TO the officer in charge of the
Weather Bureau servlce IN this city are at
Cape Henry, al work repairing the damaged
cable between Capes Henry and Charles.
They will possibly complete their labor and
have the line in good working condition by
tonight
The Federation of Labor Of Norfolk city
have inaugurated movement, in which they
ask the cooperation of every trades union in
the city. looking to the establishment Of the
eight-hour system from May l. 1892 They
have also named the first Monday in Septem-
Der as labor day.
Allen Hinton. colored. found his missing
wife last night and seriously cut her several
times on her face.
The testimony this morning in the Van
Nranken court-martial case did not elicit any
material information either way
The United States schooner Franklin. with
203 tons OF coal. arrived at the yard to-day.
DIR. Gushing. of the yard. has been retired.
Hargroye Robbins. charged with felony in
the Norfolk County Court has been sentenced
10 ten years IN the Pententary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
Charlottesville News.

CHARLoTTEsyn-LE. Va. July 24-[Special ]
II Is said that the lawn party at Edgehill was
a success, and that nearly $500 were realized,
which will go towards the completion of the
chapel at that place.
The members of the Charlottesville Hose,
Hook and Ladder Company had barbecue
and picnic at the reservoir yesterday.
It is estimated that at least $50 persons from
this city and the county attended the unveil-
ing exercises Of tho Jackson statue ut Lex
ington.
4 Ifseting was held last night to discuss the
ACCESSIBILITY of forming Merchants Protec-
tive and Credit Association. A committee
was appointed TO work the matter up and re-
port at meeting 10 be held in the future.
Professor W. p. Dickinson and wife, of this
place, returned yesterday from the Rock
bridge Alum Springs
The family OF Rev. John r. Turpin are
visiting the father Of Mrs Turpin, j. Massie
Smith, Esq. in the county.
Or. James B. Woods. Of New York, is visit
ing his brother, S. Is. Woods, Esq, mayor of
this city.
Major Wilson. of New Orleans, is visiting
Colonel Q. @. Wertenbaker. at the University
OF virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Much Property Destroyed in Ohio, KENTUCKY
and Elsewhere.

CINCINNATI. July 24-At 2 O'CLOCK tnis
morning a fire broke out in the building form
erIy occupied by Proctor Gamble. soap
factions on Central avenue between flndlay
and Yorh streets, and completely DESTROYED
the structure. The flames spread TO the ad-
accent building Of Maoscher d Co., pork
Dackers. causing damage 10 the amount OF
t1O 600. fully insured The loss on the Proc
tor b Gamble building is 900 covered by
insurance The building has been tenantiess
for several years. ,s,,
Louisville, RY., July 24.-At Mayheid'
XIV. Wednesday night an explosion Of gun
powder partially wrecked Duncan Longs
grocery and set fire 10 it. The fire was ex-
tinguished without serious damage. Long be-
heves Duncan caused the explosion TO cover
crooked dealing and Duncan Is under arrest
for incenliarism. Duncan came here three
weeks ago from Dexter, Tex.
CLEr ELUM. WASH. July H-tire last
night DESTROYED an entire block of business
buildings. The loss will exceed $50. 900; IN
surance small M chael Garrison was fatally
Injured and the Stafford seriously burned.
ST. PAU. MINI. July PA special 10 the
Dispatch from Osceola, Mich. says the
steamer Mike Davis, engaged in Government
work here was totally destroyed by fre at
4:9O O'Clock this morning. Tie loss Is total,
as Captain Hayes carried no insurance. MS
family and crew barely escaped with what
clothing they could snatch from the flames.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
pocabont., Minis =, Start

PErERsBuRo. Va. July 24.-lSpecisl !
Mr.. T. Ii. Lever. of Augusta. Ca. formerly
Of England, has been elected superintendent
of tho Pocahontas Mills Company in this city
The gentlemen composing this company have
purchased the old Battersea cotton factory
here, which Is now being renovated and put
N thorough order. The company will COM
mence operations about the first Of next
month. These mills will give employment to
about i25 operatives.
All of the Methodist ministers Of the city
VIII exchange puipits on Sunday next.
4, lne tobacco crop in the counties Of Amelia.
holloway and Brunswick has been consider
ably damaged by recent heavy rains During
The past week heavy sales Of tobacco have
been made here for farmers in Charlotte
tanned.
. Charles Taylor, aged twenty years. and
nps H,' Gordon aged fourteen years, daughter
OF William Gordon. Of Petersburg. were
brought here this afternoon by CAPTAIN w.
y. tAnes. chief Of police OF this oity from
n9Apoke The couple were arrested AZ Salem
thls State, while mailing their wsy 10 North
OAloiins to be married. The two lett here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
THE CALIFORNIA LOBBY.
Taylor Details the Plans and objects OF the
Combine.


SAN FRANcIsco, July 23.-The trial of the
suit of George W. Taylor against twenty-four
State senators. members of the late California
legislature. t. recover 5000, alleged 70 DO
due him from the defendants collectively Tor
services as lobbyist. was continued yes
terday. FaylOr ID testifying said that after
the combine had been formed by certain
members IF the State Senate 70 obtain money
from corporations, Senators Welch. Broderick
and Naher were appointed as finance com
mittee. Burns was TO act as financial agent
of the combine. but I'M subsequent quarrel re-
fused TO act with them, and Richard Chute
was appointed 10 collect money from corpor-
atoms for the combine to prevent adverse
legislation.
Fayler then related number of alleged con-
versations with Senator Williams which took
place afterthe al iournment OF the Legislature,
and said Williams told him he had received
money from Chute and Burns for himself and
other senators for their action on certain
measures in sums ranging from t5OO 70 Sl'OOO'
Witness saw Burns. who admitted the com
bine owed witness for his services and that
IS 900 was fair compensate n Rurus gave
him 1850 and the twenty-tOur members OF the
combine were 10 give him $3.50 each but
failed to do so.
Colonel Croker. yice-Presldent Of the
Southern Pacific Company was called as
witness and in response TO questions testi-
fed that he had never been approached by
the agent If the combine with reference 10
the payment of money. and to his knowledge
no money whatever had been paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
THE LAST SPARK PUT OUT.
after = Years Work Flames in the Hill Farm
Mine Extinguished.


Prrrspuno, Pa, July ga special from
Dunbar. Pa. says. The workmen who have
been laboring almost necessarily for yea
s;rcs the dreadful Hill Farm mine disaster
save at last put out the last
s;cksring flame. and have pushed
Themselves to the great dam Of water
hat stands in the lower heading OF the mine.
The strlegle has been a long and laborious
ans for the company and those who have
had charge of the work of retaining the
nina and possibly the dead bodies
~ the unfortunate miners who gave
m their lives on that dark day of June
* 1890. Whether anything il concealed in
he water that as yet fills the depth Of the
nine can only be determined when it is all
BUMPED out. II the men perished IN THIS part
~ the mine it il considered possible that at
least some of their bones may be found. but
nothing more unless it may be tho dinner
nails of the unfortunate victims or possibly
their lamps or tools. j,
If they met their death in another part or
the mine where the fierce fires have been
raging for months little hope Is to DO
entertained of securing, at this late day'
any relic Of them. It will doubtless
consume a great deal of time to pump
the vater from the mine, as u reaches
back from the heading distance OF 100 feet
and by the dip Of the mine becomes very deep
at the lower end The work. however, Will be
done as soon as possible and the mysteries
that have lain hidden for the past year as 70
the place and condition of the thirty-one Ill
fated miners will. in the quickest time posi-
bic. be given 70 the relatives and the world at
large
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
yrRoryIA ENGINEERS.
Interesting Papers Road Before tine Asso''"
Geological Survey Recommended

Interesting Papers Road Before the As'oe'"-
Geological Survey Eccommen''"'
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. July 24-At the meet
inc of the Association Of Engineers OF VIZ,
o,nia to-day the following papers were reaa
and discussed; Geology Of Virginia oy y;
+. Boyd: "Teets Of Cast-lron Car heeis,
bv q. II. Henderson; The Mining OF f9,s-
dam Brown Ores in Virginia by Edmund ..
Pechin; Notes from the SPECIFICATIONS ioI
the Triple Expansion Engines for one 81 Our
New Cruisers by J. II. Fits; An EhPen-
ment In Coast Protection" by oscar Sasoye.
Water Supply for Small Cities with Great
Expectations" by II. G. Rawn. ,Ihese papers
were very fully discussed.
A resolution recommending q geoioelcai
survey of Virginia was unanimously passed.
and tho resolutions will be transmitted TO the
Governor and the Legislature.
Tomorrow the association Will visit on
TUG the Portsmouth navy yard. Lamnsrts
Point. Newport News and Old Point. This
tug is placed at tho associaton,s disposal by
the Norfolk and Western railroad: The Nor;
folk Company improvements wlll,be visited
through the courtesy OF the company.
The associations meeting is success. and
the complete transactions will make credi-
table volume.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
TfLLMAN-TERRELL DEBATE.
The Opposing Farmers' Alliance Supporters
Lock Horns-Other News.

CHARLRsroN, N. c.. July A.-lSpecial ]
The much-talked-of Tillman-Terren sub
treasury debate took place in Spartsnburg,
S. c.. to-day. and drew immense crowds.
The Alliance men, however, finally decided to
admit only members of the Alliance, but the
reporters managed TO slip in unawares.
Governor Tillman is strongly opposed 10
the sub-treasury bill, and Ben Terrell is as
strongly in favor of it. Governor Illlman's
speech was pronounced one of the finest ever
heard ip the State.
The annual meeting of the Mecklenburg
County Alliance wos held yesterday at Back
Creek and the following officers elected for
the ensuing year Thomas /. Vail Of Char
lotte. president: L. M. McAlllster, secretary
K. II. Flow, treasurer, J. p. Sossamon, door
keeper; A. Kerns assistant dooTkeeper; Z. n.
Campbell, sergeant alarms.
A Young son Of Captain j. o. Morrison, OF
Lincoln county. n. C., was terribly poisoned
by a bite from copperhead snake. His leg
is badly swollen, and amputatlon, 1t IS feared,
will be necessary.
Typhoid fever is making rsvages in the
vicinity of Davidson College
Two sisters-Nrs. George Stlnson and Miss
Mamie Kerns this week. and Miss Ethel
Bast and brother in several weeks of each
nj bor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
RoFEsSoRHOLLADAY BURIED.
A Host of Friends Gather to do Honor to the
Distinguished Scholar.

FARMvn1H. VA, July 24.-ISpecial.l-A
that is mortal of the late Professor Lewis L.
Holladay. Of Hampden-Sidney College, was
to-day at noon laid TO rest in the old yard of
the churchI where for so many years he has
worshiped his God. The loved and loving
husband. father. brother. friend, on his last
night was enjoying the tranquil peace Of his
home circle in the best of health when sud
denly. while in his bed, he was seized with
angina pectoris. and IN a few minutes be Was
dead
Dr. Holiday was born in Orange county III
1882 and graduated with the highest honors
ut Hampden- Sidney in 1853 when he was APP
pointed fellow for one year. In 1865 he was
called TO the chair of physical science in the
college. which he has for the past thirty six
years filed with the greatest credit 70 his col
iege. his profession and himself With loyal
heart and with purest hands he faithfully dis
charged all trusts He was admired and be-
loved by all His old students every
where will hear with saddest regret
of his end.
Standing to-day around his newly made
grave were four Of his old class mates DR..
X. Mcllwaine. Dr. L. Harding DR.. +. Hooper,
Professor G. Bass and Mr.. Finley Mcllwaine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
THE NAVAL MILITIA.
An Interesting Instruction in Search Lights
and Signals Witnessed.

and Signals Witnessed
New York, July 23.-The second day'sexer-
cses of the naval MALTA were very interest
ing, and great improvement on their prevl-
GUS efforts. The interest in the fleet is in
creasing and the afternoon and evening spec
tacle was witnessed by thousands OF people.
Nv far the most interesting exhibition was
the instruction in search lights and signals
given this evening.
At o'clock the signal was given and tour
teen powerful search-llghts got focus on the
feecy clouds above. At the end OF the rays
from each light which were cut OF short by
the nterposition Of the clouds Sharply de-
fined spots were noticed. BY means Of these
spots a system Of electric telegraphing. SINH
lar 10 the Morse system, can be
carried out in the clouds and can
be read, all conditions being favorable a
distance of sixty miles. After thorough ex-
planation Of this feature 10 the reserves the
lights were turned on so as to sweep the
horizon and the surface OF the water IL was
q novel and interesting panorama OF rapldly
changing views Then came the search TOT
torpedoes The discs were DETECTED stu
further. exposing 10 view with vivid distinct
ness objects far under the water
After the search-light display was over an
instruction was given in electric-light signals;
This signalling consists in operating white and
red cOlOred electric lamps at the masthead
The Morse system is used. The signals,
which were given from the flagship Chicago
were interpreted and answered immediately
by repeating the signals on each ship oil the
line
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
A MOST FIENDISH ASSAULT.
Excitement Caused In Northampton County,
and LynChins Probable.
1 SPECTATOR TRIES TO KILL IN COURT.
Details of the Deed-Arrest OF
Escaped Convicts-Work on the Canal
Heavy Rains.

WELDON, N. c., July 24.-ISpecial. IA hor-
rible crime was committed in the adjoining
county of Northampton, yesterday afternoon,
about eighteen miles from here, near the VII
lsge Of Margaretsyille. Two negroes, JACK
Jordan and bred Francis, made an assault
mon Mrs. Amanda Lewis. white, IN
broad daylight. in presence OF her
husband j. T.. Lewis, who was pre-
vented from resistance by weakness superih-
duced by long attack of sickness ana by the
threats OF the demons. The negroes were
afterwards arrested and remanded 10 JAIL Tor
trial The negroes were from virginia, ana
ono Of them. bred Francis, had been Dut
short time before discharged from the virginia
penitentiary. having served term there
for housebreakng An effort was made 70
Inch them but the counsels of older heads
prevailed They are now in Halifax Jail, but
Il ia thought they will be taken out before
many DAYS and swung 20 the nearest tree.
Lewis and his wife were walking along tho
track OF the SeabOard road. When they
reached the bridge across Meherrin river, one
of the negroes Knocked Lewis down ana KEPT
him at bay with pistol. while his companion
attacked Mrs. Lewis whose cries neither
frightened off the scoundrel nor brought as-
sistance.
, Tho men then went on their way, but were
captured afew hours later. At the examine
tiOn before the justice Francis maze remarks
derogatory 10 the character of young lady at
one time living at Boykins. Va. When he
mentioned the young lady's name Dr. r. n.
Stancell. who knew her and knew the remarks
~ be false. made violent effort TO kill Fran
CHS. but was prevented.
the negroes admitted their guilt.
This is tho first case Of the kind which has
ever happened in this section OF the State,
and creates considerable excitement every
where. 1t would have been an easy matter TO
have collected lynching party in this place
to-day. as the prisoners passed through here
en- route 10 Jail.
Chief-of-Poice Hancock this morning ar
rested three negroes who had broken out of
jail in Franklin county and come to this place.
Thrty-fve dollars reward had been offered
for their arrest. Another prisoner. white
man. who also escaped. has not been arrested.
It is thought now that the canal will be
completed in two weeks, though it will be
some little time longer before the mills can
be put il operation.
Heavy rainfals in this section during the
past two days make the farmers more de-
spondent but it is generally conceded that
good seasons in August and late fall will
cause fair crops TO DO made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
The James River Branch of the Body in Sea-
sion at Lynchburg.

LYvcHBURG, July 24.-tSpecial. IA pretty
full meeting of the James River Branch of the
Farmers Alliance is in session here tonight
20 transact some important business but this
session is a closed one and no reporters are
admitted. IL has leaked out that the session
will have under consideration the report of
the committee to the Alliance relative to the
operations of the Alliance tobacco warehouse
in this city, which is said to be in very fay-
orsbie condition.
The condition of the Hon. Thomas S. Brock
at bis residence in Appomattox county was
reported 20 your correspondent to-day as
growing worse every day and 10 hopes OF his
recovery.
DR.. c. ID. Price, who died in Baltimore yes
terday, was his son-in-law. and leaves life
insurance Of So. 600 for his wife and child.
A number of the employees Of the Lynch
burg and Durham railroad last night presented
Major p }. Otey. late president IS the road a
handsome upholstered chair and gold and
ONYX clock as a testimonial of their regards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
Not a Sensational Session.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. July 4.-Those who
expected sensational session of the Bardsley
Investigating committee this afternoon were
rather disappointed. IL was known that the
officials Of several banks who had paid inter
est to the convict treasurer had been sub
pUnaed, and it WAS expected that Governor
Pattison also would be on hand A list Of
twenty-six witnesses had been subpnnaed,
but many Of them did not testify, and those
who did adopted the plan of Postmaster-G rem
eral Wanamaker and appeared with written
statements which cleared them of any crimi-
nal connection with Bardsley and his affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
Naw Rerno win be- Represented.

RALEIGH. n. c., July 4.-lSpecial.l-A
special from New Berne tonight says Hon.
Matt Manly, Mayor of Newberne, will sail
from New York tomorrow for Europe.
While there he will attend the celebration ut
Berne. Switzerland. of the seyen-hun-
dredth anniversary Of the founding
Of that city. He goes by invitation as rep
resentative Of New Berne, its American name
sake
New Borne was settled by Baron de Graf
fenried. a native Of Berne. and complimented
bis birthplace by comforting its name upon
this. his new home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
ISnIehIn a snnare Hight.

PrrrsBuRo. Pa. July, 28.-Henry Berid
killed John Myford last night in a prize-hght
near Monongahela City The men had quar-
relied over a girl. and decided to settle their
dispute in the prize ring. Last night was the
time set for tho fight and the men met in the
ring accordingly by previous arrangement.
Three rounds were fought, neither man
having any decided advantage. In the fourth
round Berid landed heavily with his left on
Myfords juguMr Myford fell heavily 70 the
ground and died n few minutes later. ber!d
surrendered himself to the authorities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
Qualification OF Rice.

New YORK, July 24.-The hearing Of the
important question regarding the proper clas-
sifcation OF latns or Bengal rice as i, is re-
ceved into this country was resumed by the
United States general appraisers to-day. The
witnesses for the importers finished their tes-
brought out that New York imported from 20
TO So per cent. of the entire amount Of foreign
rice brought 20 this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-25
Cleveland and Blaine the Lenders.

SAN Francisco, CAL, July a. -Chief-Jus-
tice Fuller who is at Tacoma, said in an in
terview Wednesday; There is great deal OK
talk about Blaine in the East as q presiden-
tial candidate and the man from Maine is plain
lv the leader of the party. Harrison's adj
ministration has been successful but | believe
a great deal of its popularity is due to James
G.. Blaine lie is remarkable man, and it
would not surprise me TO see Blaine and
Cleveland leaders of the next great political
battle