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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
An Organization Said TO be i'm tho Alliance
Which Believes In Force Measures.

An Organization Said 10 be in tho Alliance
Which Believes In Force Measures.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, August 31.-The Star to-
day says: II transpired during the recent
State meetings of the Farmers Alliance that
there was an organization within the Alliance
which believed in force as o measure to OBJ
tain the objects OF the Alliance. 1t was the
knowledge Of the existence of this force ele-
ment'' that defeated the sub-treasury resolu-
ton which was championed especially by the
latter element. The force party had forty
eight delegates in the convention. One Of
them speaking 10 reporter about she organi-
zation, said: IF the minority will not do
what the majority wills it is high time for the
majority to hang the minority. If the ballots
won't do the business bullets viii. and there
are lot of US pledged to go that far. "
EX-President Hall. who asserts that his life
has been declared aforfeit in the underground
meeting of the people was and is keenly alive
TO its existence This secret order calls it.
self the anti -Monopolist but very few, if any
farmers belong TO It, lts strength lies mainly
IN the cities and the farmers are its cats-paws
to rake its political chestnuts from the fire.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
PRICE TWO CENTS
FRASCO-RUssIAx ALLI<ScE.
Tho Cars Action Suggests the Fact that tSs
Agreement Is In Operation.

lBy Cable 70 The Timesl
LONDON, August 3i.-This mornings Con.
stantinople correspondent of the STANDARD
creates somewhat uneasy feeling in this citv.
While the dispatch is rather vague, not soeci-
lying 10 what classes of Russian vessels the
Dardsnellcs is 20 10 free and unauestioned
passage-way. the coDcensus of intellioent
opinion that the Turkish abnegatlon has not
gone further than to withdraw its last objec-
ton 70 the free incoming and outgoing of The
vessels OF the volunteer transport reet.r
IL Is pointed ont that this fleet has been
used by Russia merely a. o feeler. and that
IT now only remains for il to act as a veil or
cover behind or under which actual wsr-ships
OF TIE Gar can pass the minarsts of Constan-
tlnople on their way into the open sea of the
Mediterranean. The war indemnity due
by the Ottoman Government to Russia has
once more proved All excellent investment
for the creditor and while conservative En-.
giishfnen are satisfied TO await deyelopmepts
the more impatient are beginning TO specu>
late, whether or not the time ia at hand when
Russia will force Turkev TO refrain from any
attempt whatever 70 prevent concentration
OF Russian and French war-ships in the Med.
terrenean.
However, this may be certain, the msnda-
tory demands OF the Russian Government on
the ports are such a. 10 suggest the thought
that the understanding between France and
Russia are much more explicit and reaching
than was twenty-four hours ago supposed 70
be the case,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
ColIIsion ON the Harlan, River.

NEW YORK August 3l.-A collision occurred,
it is said by the noncompliance on the part
Of a tug to the navigation law requiring lights
on vessels IN the dark. on the Harlem
river at 1880 o'clock tonight -Four members
of the Seawanahaka Boat Club. of Brooklyn,
were out on the Harlem at that hour for
practice spin in four-oared shell.
The men were accompanied by boat
manned by four Of the Nonpareil Boat Club
mellbeIs. Suddenly the Doatswain saw a
dark mass loom up before his she'll Almost
before he could cry out word of alarm to
his crew tho frail craft struck what had by
this time been recognized as a railroad float
and II sank. leaving tho men struggling in
the water. Their cries for help were
heard by the crew of the float. Two
men were soon drawn aboard. The other two
had disappeared and were believed TO have
been lost when o voice Was heard between
tie tug and the float. The owner of the
voice was found and rescued. Yet fourth
remained 10 be accounted for. He was
Oliver GOldste!n. Ills fate was unknown
until nearly two hours later. when
10 was asceTtained that he had been
picked up astern OF the float from
Ransom's boat house at One Hun
dred and Fifty-ffth street His shirt had
been torn. his head badly cut and it is feared
two of his ribs are broken. lie had been,
drawn under tho float by the suction. The
Nonpariels' boat crew escaped by miracle.
They sheered of just in time to miss the
HOlt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01

a Tremendous Strike in the American Axe
and Tool Company Inaugurated.

"A tremendous Strike In the American Axe
and Tool Company Insugurated.
NEW York, August 3l.-The American Axe
and Tool Company is composed of nine axe
factories situated respectively at Johnsonyille,
N. y. East Douglass. Mass, Beaver Falls.
Pa. Cleveland. o.. Mill Hall, Pa. Gowanda.
n. y. Bellefonte, Pa. and Ballston. n. Y.
This company controls about one-half the
production Of axes. the other half being
prodvced by the Kelly Axe Company of
Louisville, Ky. the Collins Axe Company of
Hartford. Conn. A. g. Peck. Of Cohoee, n.
l., and several smaller factories cor trolling
local trade. To-day the employees OF the first
five named factories of tho American Axe
Company went out on a strike caused by the
efforts Of the company TO discourage Che
growth Of labor unions
These factories are the largest and most i'm
portant ones in the country. Both sides ap-
pear very confident of winning The com
pany claims that 1t will permit the shops TO
rot down before allowing the unions TO exist
In them, and the men declare that they will
leave the different towns and hunt other work
rather than abandon the Association. The
Federation af Labor has agreed 10 pay each
married man engaged in tho strike the sum of
&c per week and each unmarried man 80 per
week while tho fight lasts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
Results and Entries OF the Raoes

NEw YORK. August 1.-THE races at Sleeps
head Bay, C0ney Island. to-day resulted rs
follows:
First race, futurity course (about six fur
lsngs)-C Chesapeake first, Worth second, Arab
third. Time. Ill.
second race the Dash stakes, five furlongs
-hfractlon (flly) first: Cokena ally sec
ond Fred Ice third. Time. 1903.
Third race, handicap. nine furlongs-Pes-
sara trst, Now or Never second. Tea Tray
third. Time. l:0s 3-5.
Fourth race. futurity course (about six
iurlongs Mary Stone first. Reilly second,
Rosa II. third. Time, l:10 IS.
:. ruth race. selling one mile -Luella B first
Esquimau second, Peralta third. Time. la.
sixth race. sweepstakes. one mile on the
turf-Watterson first. Eric second. Belwood
third. Tine, l;45 rs.
The entries for to-day's Sheepshead races
are:
First race Speed stakes, futrrity course
kaclro, hingstock. Tenny, Loantaka, 1872;
La Toska. Correction. ll3.
Second race. futurlty course--Gulinds. Gee
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business Prospects College News-Religious
Notes--Personalf.

ASHLAND, Va. August 81 Special. Ash
land will soon be putting on is business look.
The peculiarly Of our little town is that its
aspect changes with the Leaves. Instead Of
gaily dressed ladies' baby carriages and
Jaunty misses, our streeB viii soon be
thronged with grave. dignifed professors and
laughing rollicking students. Ia about two
weeks Randolph-Macon college and tho
schools will be open.
Rev. w. J. Young. chafain of Randolph
Macon College has been absent from home
for the past week. Professor and Mrs. Shep-
hard are also away. Ms. Sheppard Is leader
III the college social circl..
The WOmen's Chrstian Temperance Union
organized here this SIMMER owing to the
absence of many of tho members, has taken
up no practical work. There is a wide field
for religious work here. For miles around
Ashland there IS q population which would
be greatly benefited by a little gospel instruc-
tion.
Miss Mary Kenniagham, a popular and
highly respected lady died at her home here
Saturday morning alter lingering illness of
consumption.
Rev. Richard Bennett of Washington-street
Methodist church. Richmond, has been on
visit TO his mother here
In the duncan Memorial chapel Sunday
Bishop Granberydellvered an able sermon
TO a suall but Intensely interested audience.
The opening prBer Indicated the line of tle
discourse in an earnest appeal for the sick,
afflicted, distressed and bereaved The text.
III Corinthians, xii, Q, My grace is sufficient
for thee. '1wes fully snalyzed and dis
cussed as to the doctrine and personal apph-
cation.
Rev. A. g. Brown. presiding elder of the
West Richmond district. held quarterly con-
ference at Goochland Courthouse last Satur-
day and Sunday. His meeting and service
were held in the courthouse building, which
was rendered by the authorities. He had
good attendance. and proceedings were ip-
augurated TO secure the building of Metho-
dist chuch in the village
Qutea number Of Northern families have
boughtland and settled in Goochlani. many
of whom are Methodsts and they have come
to stay and want a church.
Repolts from the commissioner of revenue
to the Agricultural Department show seventy
i've sud Immigrants in the last three years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
pld ChristIe Love Her Murderer2

HANovER. ~ H.. August s1.-A search WAS
made this morning IN Mr Warden's cattle
barn in which Murderer Frank G. Almy hid
for 30 long a time without detection and re-
suited in the finding Of neck-tie case which
Christie Warden gave her murderer as a
Christmas gift. Other articles were also
found, among them silver napkin ring.
some penciled sketches made by Christie
Il large braid of the victims hair. dozen
chiefs marked with the initial &c" From
the same hiding place were also taken several
unopened cans OF salmon. clans, sardinos
and corned beef besides b.ttle half full OF
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is nothing in my theatrical engage
ments to prevent en- early meeting
They were made with the express
provision that fight with slayin or Mitchell.
Mitchell preferred. would not be interfered
with. ! shall give him no chance TO back out
of the acceptance when he arrives. AS tor
preference in the matter ] would select the
Granite Club. Hoboken or the Olympic Club.
OF New Orleans, if the choice were left to me.
The fight ought TO and probably will, come
off at the club Offering the biggest purse
Corbett was very emphatic in his denial Of
the currout reports or his differences with
Sullivan. Corbett says after Mitchell has got
away with Slayin or himself it is time
enough for him to talk of fighting Sullivan.
IF Mitchell and meet" no said lit will
be no sprint race myself am enough Of a
sprinter TO catch man in a sriZe ring"
NEw ORLsANs, Ia, August 3l.-President
Noel. of the Olympic Club. to-day sent a tele-
gram to James Corbett Offering him a purse
Of ~ 900 for fight to finish with Charlie
Mitchell Of England
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01

KANSAS Cry. Mo-, August 3f.--A daring
and successful bank robbery took place to-
day at Nordora. a small station on tho Chicago
and Alton railroad near Hgginsyille. About
2:30 o'clock this evening two men rode up to
tho American Bank. dismounted, walked
into the bank, shut the door and
locked it before the cashier took NOTICE
of what was going on. When the latter
did notice he saw two revolvers leveled &c
his head, at the same time one of the men
commanded him 10 throw up his hands and
he obeyed. Ono man kept him covered with
q revolver while the other went through the
bank. lie secured only S6s0 in currency.
representing the receipts of the day. Having
obtained all the money in sight the robbers
mounted their horses and fled. Officers ara
in pursuit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
Murdered.by "a Tramp.

Hartford, CoNN.. August 3l-Ths MORN
ing Frederick Bush,nhagen and las wife
Emily, each past seyelty years who hged on
a farm half mile from the main roal in a
secluded section OF tie town Of Bloomfield
west Of Hartford weIe found in an oldwell
on their place. showint evidences that hey
had been murdered The circumstancesin-
dlcate that the murderr WAS tramp.
MONROE MIcH., August 81. John Wilki9-
son and his wife were brutally tortured ami
murdered by two traups on Saturday afters
noon at their farm, nar here. The motive
Of the tramps WAS rObbsry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
T4rAo 40 DUrx r8A rouA rrs
In Retaliation for the LynchIng of a Negro
Lexington Fair

LExNeToN, KY, August 29.-ISpecial J.
The Lexington Agricultural and Mechanical
Fair closed today and the directors pronounce
it the most successful one ever given here.
The premiiiml we're the largest and the pro-
gramme the best of all the Blue Grass fairs.
Thursday the attendance was 25. 600. The
trotting races wire unusually good and the
cattle and hOrsosput on exhibition were very
fine The art display given IN the Floral Hall
was one of very aeat variety and tasteful ar
rangement. ThesgricSltural and mechanical
products made a most excellent display.
The lynching of the negro murderer. Dud-
ley, who killed tue white man. Hughes. at
Georgetown few days since, has created "A
great furor amongthe negroes N this section
They tried TO burndown the town in retalia-
ton. but through tie diligence of the officers
most of tho fires were extinguished. At
present all is quiet Il the scene OF the trouble.
and the police fear 10 further attempts to set
fire TO the town
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
THE PEIRY EXPEDITION.
They Find Rocky Country With Flowers
Growing Luxuriantly.

HALIFAX, N. S., Aug. 31-Nine members Of
the Kite Arctic exploring expedition arrived
here last night and will leave for New York
to-day. They went "a far north as II degrees
43 minutes; west, 20 degrees 20 minutes,
where they found rocky country. but that
the flowers were growing luxuriantly. al
though the vegetation did not reach greater
height than six or eight inches They bring
immense collections Of various plants
flowers, herbs and butterflies some pre-
viously unknown specimens. They found
that all the published charts of Greenland arc
incorrect They left the North Greenland
expedition under Lieutenant Peary at Mel
vile bay, twenty-five hundred miles north of
Halifax. Those left behind are Lieutenant
and Mrs. Peary, Gibson, Hekbef. DR.. Cook,
Eyind. Astruyi and Matthew Henson. the
colored man. Next spring Peary will start
further north on snow shoes 70 determine. if
possible. the boundaries Of Greenland. The
party has built house in which 10 winter
ard Mrs Peary will remain there during her
husbands expedition. The scientific speci-
mems left at St. Johns weigh thirteen tons
They will be sent by steamer TO Philadel-
phia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01

Attacked by Desperate Negro He Shoots
Him and Then Cuts His Throat.

SAVANNAH. Ga. August 31.-[Special J.
Jessup Georgia is infested with negroes of
desperate character. who constantly 20 armed
with Winchester rifles. Shooting scrapes are
frequent. and the town has obtained an un-
enviabie reputation.
Mayer Goodhead has made himself terror
TO eyil-doers. and has created many enemies.
One of these, negro with bad reputation,
met the mayor vt the depot on Saturday and
opened fire on him with his rifle at short
range. The mayor drew his revolver. and
taking better aim planted bullet in the
negro. who toppled over. He still retained a
clutch on his rifle. and though mortally
mayor
Just as he was about 10 pull the trigger the
mayor threw the negro's rifle aside. whipped
out his knife and with one cut across his
throat killed the negro instantly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
He HAILED From RICHmoND
And His Name is Jones--A Schooner Dis
abled-The Cotton Product.


NORFOLK. Va. August 9l.-lSpecial. IA
young man named Il. b. Jones hailing from
Richmond was arrested by the police yester
day on the charge Of unlawfully claiming to
pea detective and for being drunk and disor-
dely. On the way TO the station the pri-
sorer assaulted the officer and the officer
cein'bcd him seriously. In the police court
this morning Jones was faced with letter
IRON Crewe. Va, which described a man
vwaned for completely in the Farmvllo rob
oery Ae answering some points Of the des
'es'ptpn; also with forged order on Charles
reed, The justice decided 20 commit the pri-
sonerRnd await Developments
ihonas Spah, dealer in oils in this CITY
mas ben Systematically robbed for several
nYhti1 Detectives arrested Yesterday his
coloredemploye named William Henry and
souna sj6 on his person. BIr. Spal thinks he
mas lostinore than 5000
a, lie ceton year closed with today. During
.ne yea C4s.04 bales have been received
asA'nst Af.O5G during the year Iss9-gO. The
ssApogts s'ip tom Norfolk this year have been
'1rtoO ~ oaes. against 265. .99s bales last year.
,, ne fotsnouth Baptist Association will
'1s''' n IL centennial session in the Court
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
A Woman I'm This.

CHATTANOOGA. lynn. August si.-Chris.
McNamara. gambler. shot and killed Reese
Fowler. proprietor of the gambling establish
ment over No s3s Market space. about 2
o'clock this morning. The murderer escaped
and has not yet been caught, although the
officers have searched diligently. The men
had dispute over game OF cards but
there is said TO be woman in the case, and
sensational Developments are expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
Extrn Scssiol Conrenes.

NASHVILLE. TESs. August 3l.-The extra
session of the Fourteenth General Session OF
tennessee convened today and after listen
ing to the reading of ths Governors message.
adjourned until to-morDw. in his message
the Governor incidentally suggests the pur
chase OF undeveloped cfal lands upon which
tho pententlary is 10 be eerected with u view
20 working the mines with convict labor and
selling the coal to tho pjblic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
Another Railway Denial.

NEW YoRK, August 3l.-Absolute denial was
authorized to-day of the reports that the Van
derbilts had obtained control Of tho Union
Pacific railroad. 1t is believed. however. that
interests represented by j. Pierpont Morgan
have acquired control. but NO change in the
management will DO made until the annual
election is hsld.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01

Bostons on one hand. and by poor fielding and
weak hitting by the Cincinnatis on the other.
McPhee made a Sc nsational catch of Nichols
hit, capturing it with one hand after hard
run. Score.
r. B. II. E.
Cincinnatis. ... 90 O0c0210-3 g 4
EJstou5 .........l 0 10 0O21x-5 II /
Batteries: Rhines, Mullane and Herring
ton; Nichols and Bennett. Umpire, Hurst.
AT Pittsburg r. Is. II. F.
Pittsburgs. 1000 10000 3 I
Philadelphias....1 2 l 0 0OOx- 4
Batteries. King and Miller; Keefe and
Clements. Umpire, McQuade,
At Cleveland.
r. B.H Z.
Clevelands. .......O OOOOO1O1-2 0
Brooklyns 40 0 90 90 2
Batteries. Gruber and thinner; Inks and
DAILY. Umpire, Emshe.
At Chicago:
Chicagos. 100 OOOOOOOO-O 6
New Yorks....0 0 90 00OO 90 0
Batteries IIutchison and Kittridge; Ruse
and Buckley. Umpire. Lynch.
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Some of tho Sims Gang Cansht.

WAsHNGToN. ID. c., August 3i.-Actine At
torney- General Taft has received telegram
from United States MFshal Walker dated
Desota. Miss, stating tlat he had captured
eight OF the Sims gang which had fled from
Alabama. Sims escaped. The SIMS gang
were moonshiners and killed two United
States officials sore tlnesgo when the latter
undertook To arrest them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
4 DRY YICyORI.
The District immediately Around staunton
Carried by the Local Optionists.

Carried by the Local Optionists.
srAUNToN, Va, August 3l.-[Special. +
In the local option election iii Augusta
county Saturday, Beverly Manor Middle
River and River Head districts voted dry
North River voted wet Beverly Manoris the
district immediately around Staunton. This
action effects the retail sale at distilleries
only with the exception of one barroom.
The county Is practically dry already.
Richmond has filed our town today TO over
flowing. King Hiram Lodge. No. 1863. and
H9nric Lodge, No. 1893. Odd Fellows. and two
bands were among the excursionists' visiting
Staunton Lodge. They are having a SIM.
per and addresses tonight
Hon. A. B. Lightner. OF the house of Dele
gates Is lying dangerously III at MS home at
West View, Blk miles from town.
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Armed Men PatroiIing the Streets.

GKoRGErowS, KY., August Sl.-Guards to
the number of 200 men, armed 10 the teeth,
are patrolling the streets in squads A com
pany Of home guards will be organized nj
once u protect the town against any further
incendiary acts or the part Of the negroes II
is believed that no more incendiary fires will
be started at the same time it is thought best
to be on the safe side and armed vigilance
will not for the present be suffered 10 relax
The feeling against the negroes is very bitter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01

Rev. J. b. Iaurens has returned to Ashland
from the mountains. where hs visited his
childhood homo for the FIRST time in many
years. lie looks much improved in health.
and was in Richmond yesterday actively at
tending 70 business in connef ion with the
Rosebud.Society. Uncle Larry's .sttsrs In the
Advocate during his absence were bright and
interesting in high degree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
Mexlcu Has n Ralmnceda-

SAN FRASoIsco, CAL. August 81. A private
letter from the City of Mexico Gays that Presi-
dent Diaz is regarded by a great many as
Me1icos Baimaceda. and the success of the
Chilian insurgents is likely to encourage the
large party which aims Ut the overthrow Of
the dictator Of Mexico.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
The Miners Axaln.

NASHVILLE. TESs.. August Ex-senator
Polk. of Maury county. will introduce in tho
Senate tomorrow resolution setting forth
that the miners at Briceville are in q state Of
insurrection. and empowering the Governor
10 call out such troops as is necessary 10 sup
press their unlawful acts. The introduction
OF the resolution will create q sensation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
"KING KELv GETS IN MS work.
The Bostons Beat the Porkers-Tie Between
the Colts and Giants-Other Games.
CINcINNATI. Id. Angnst s1.

IKE KELLY was q
great factor in to-
days game. His
great running catch
of a long fly from
McPhee's bat saved
two runs az least
and perhaps the
game, as the Pork
ers were hitting
Nichols just about
then. Smith and
Latham made eK-
penslyo errors. but
the game was really
Won by fine playing
and good batting hy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
DEATHS IN CkARLOTTEsYILLF.
Rev. DIR. Cooper on Observation-Disclosures and
aneral.

CHARLoTTEsvmLE, Va, August 31.-lSpe-
cial. Miss Ann Almond, who, with two sis
ters. moved to this Iiace last fall from Orange.
died at her residence here Saturday afternoon
in the fftieth year Df her age. Her remains
we're taken TO her old home for interment
this morning
Mrs. II. VI. Gleason the wife of promi-
nent nerchantof this place, died at her resi-
dence on Ridge stpet Sunday morning She
was a loyable woman, a devoted wife aud
mother, and constant friend,
DR.. Cooper is on his way to Richmand.
having left that city some weeks ago on
horseback, whifh has been his mode Of travel
ever since. Helelt here to-day fof kesnick.
where he will stpp day. after which he will
start for home and hopes 10 reach there
Wednesday afternoon.
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At the Male Orphan Asylum this evening.
the weather permitting. lawn party will-b1
held. aud each patron can be assured q a.
enjoyable evening One Of tho military oou5-
panies viii lend brilliancy to the scsno With
their uniforms and buttons. and 3 beVY q
pretty maids will make the visnds sujoyobIo
bY serving them.