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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
MIL CITF NOTES.
Death OF Mrs. samuel I. Hopkins-faiiurc of
j. X. Preas & Co.

LYNoHBuRG. Va, August 2s.-LSpecial. J.
A telegram received here announces the fail
ure of the general mercantile and liquor
firm of ]. Il. Preas 4 Co. large number OF
Lynchburg firms are involved III the loss and
among them are the Anheuser Brewing Com
pany, Robinson. Tate a Co., Joseph lawson N
Co., Bigbie Bros, Oglesby, Tutwler h Go. Max
Guggenheimer d Co.. and Williams, White
& Co. The loss il not considered very great.
Mrs. Samuel [. Hopkins died to-day at her
residence. on Federal street in this city in the
forty fifth year of her age. She was the ex-
cellent daughter of Mrs. William X. Gamma
way and wife of Mr. Hopkins. former member
OF Congress from the district.
Owing 20 the great increase OF business tho
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company has
ordered twenty more new locomotiyes--ten
from the Baldwin Works at Philadelphia and
ten from the Rogers Works at Paterson. N.
j. Five Of these locomotives have been re-
ceiyed at Roanoke tho past week and all are
to be delivered in thirty days.
The Lynchburg baseball club have accept
cd challenge from tho Halifax Courthouse
nine, and will 90 over Monday next to test
their strength brass band will accompany
them and fine sp0rt IL expected.
The Lynchburg merchants predict -four
ishing fall trade, especially in the wholesale
departments.
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ANOTHER REPoRT.
GREAT BRITAIN and OUR FAIR.
Queen Victoria Issues Commission for the
Encouragement Of 1t.
q

fBy Cable TO The 1imesl
LONDON, August 2s.-The Royal Gazette
announces that Queen Victoria has issued a
commission t. the president, vice presidents.
treasurers and members of the Council OF the
Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts.
Manufactures and Commerce. The preamble
rehearses the invitation from President Har-
rison 10 Great Brtainion the part OF the Chi
cago Exhibition, and goes on as follows
Whereas, it ls our wish that the exhibition
should afford a full and suitable representa-
ton of the industry. agriculture and fine arts
of Great Britain and Ireland and our colonies
AMI dependencies in Europe, Asia Africa,
America and Australia, and that our subjects
should cooperate IN the exhibition.
Know ye, That considering the premises
and earnestly desiring 20 promote the success
OF the exhibition we appoint you our commits
sOners TO obtain and distribute full infOrma-
ton as 20 the best mode whereby the products,
etc. of the United Kingdom, our Colonies, ETC..
may be procured and forwarded and 70 assist
and cooperate generally in the Success Of the
said exhibition, and 10 report 20 rs in writing
every proceeding taken. and lastly. we ordain
this commission TO continue in iull force until
the exhibition shall be closed and the various
proceedings connected herewith properly
concluded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
LOUISA ALLIANCE MEN
To Hold Caucus To-Day to Talk About e
Legislative Candidate.

MINERAL Cry. Va, August 28.-lSpecial.l J.
Tue Alliance fraternity will hold caucus
here tomorrow to consider the best man for
the Legislature. This will not be nominal
ing convention by any means, as heAlliance
SO far does not propose to establish a new
party organization, but it Is the policy OF this
fraternity 10 look tOtheir interests in support
ing candidates for legislative offices.
Mr. John Hunter, OF Richmond, was In our
city Wednesday on business
Mr. joe Sheeler, machinist at Arminius
mines. resigned bis position last week.
The Arminius and Sulphur mines made the
largest shipment of ore last Monday that has
been shipped any one day this summer. which
was fifty cars, amounting to $50 tons. Good
for Mineral City.
+. Y. Hunter, one of the "old young" Louisa
boys, il on visit 20 his old home. rank has
now a lucrative position with tho Union
Pacific railway.
There has been something OF mad-dog
scare in town. One or more dogs have been
shot.
Louisa county farmers have been favored
with magnificent seasons this year and splen-
did crops are their portion.
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Butchers in the Second market yesterday
reported to the clerk of that market that q
car load Of unsound meat was lying on the
Richmond Fredricksburg and Potomac track
near Elba lie reported the case to- Dr. OPP
penhimer president of the Board Of Health
who visited the car and found 1t empty the
meat having been sold The agent of Wells.
the Chicago beef packer. who sent 1t here.
promptly furnished the names OF the pur-
chasers Of the meat and invited further in
spection. He thinks the whole matter grew
ont of the rivalry between the local slaughter
house mon and the beef packers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
ALLIANCE DELEGATE.
Mr.. W. w. Edwards Nominated mt tho Marion
Convention.

MARION. Va, August 27.--ISpecial. The
sub-Alliances of Smyth and Bland met hero
to-day to nominate candidate 10 represent
them in the House Of Delegates. The follow
ing were placed before the convention, all of
Smyth county to-wit: Messrs. II. B. Haller,
c. d. Carter A. +. st. John and ". w. Ed
wards. Mr.. Edwards was nominated.
lie Is q farmer and resides near Ohilhowie,
this county, and is a man Of good address and
more than ordinary intelligence and will
make a representative Of whom the Alliance
people Of Smyth and Bland will have no
cause Ito be ashamed. Heretofore MIR.
Edwards has always acted With tho Demo-
cratic party in matters OF politics. The con-
vention was composed of representative men
ties. and. with Captain r. Civilians in the
chair, was conducted in order and harmony,
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Mr.. Adams Resigns.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. August 28.-Mr. j. T.
Adams. who for the past five years has been
chief clerk of the passenger department OF the
Richmond and Danville railroad has resigned
his position. 10 take effect September ist. and
will therefore not be part Of the general trans
fer Of the offices TO Atlanta. Mr.. Adams has
not yet decided which Of several positions
with other roads he will accept. He will frst
60 10 Chicago, thence to Seattle, Tacoma, San
Francisco. and possibly TO japan. and will re-
turn to New York after eating much-needed
rest
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Lynehers Arrested.

MrDDIrsBoRo. KY.. August 2s.-Friends of
Frank Rossirnus. formerly of Cincinnati. who
was lynched here during the early part of
July. have had detectives at work 10 ferret out
tho men who composed the lynching party.
Tho sheriff of the county arrived here We'd
nesdsy evening with q large. posse 10 serve
warrants on number Of leading citizens for
the murder Of Rossmus Chief-of-P Police
Naples and City Attorney Hutchinson are
among the accused. All the indicted men
went to Pineville yesterday and gave bond in
s5. 600 each for their appearance at the next
,erm Of the court. Great excitement prevails.
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sacre,arv Proctor. sucoessor.

NEw YORK. August pa special from Rut-
land. Vt. says the successor of Secretary
Proctor will be General William Wells of
Burlington, Vt, formerly collector at Bur
lington and who is head of the firm OF Wells
4 richardson of burlington. the largest
wholesale drug house in northern New
England. He was brsyetted brigadier gen.
eral for bravery on the field and Sheridan
spoke Of him as one OF his best cavalry
officers. The news that the President in
tends to make this appointment comes from
q source that can't DO doubted. says the
rauort
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Arraigned on the Charge OF Murder and
ihils 10 Furnish BaIl.

AEtAlsutA Oh AIt NAtlko OF h1N
Fails 10 Furnish Bail.
DENVER, Col, August 28.- Madame Astle
was taken into Justice Hangs court this
morning to answer to the charge of murder.
She was followed by Mr. ard Mrs. Mayne,
Gertie Harris and Clara Levy. Madame Astle
was without an attorney and it took some
time-before one was secured. Finally, Judge
Felker was called upon 10 take charge Of the
case. After a short conversation with his
client, the Judge announced that he WAS not
ready for trial and asked for q continuance,
which was granted, and the woman's bond
was placed at 10000, and she being unable 10
furnish it was taken to the county IAil. d.
Attorney George Smith represented Mayne
and wife. Their bond was placed at 10000
each and was promptly given. Officer Hugh
Smith, who has been unraveling this case.
says there are number of others. both in this
city and surrounding towns. who Will DO ar
rested before next Tuesday, the day. set for
the trial. Whether or not others Will be ar
rested depends on what the district attorney
thinks Of the case.
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COLLISION Ar SEA.
Tho Steamer Gambler Sunk by the Easily.
twenty-five Persons Lost.
lBy Cable TO tho Timosl

MnRoUnNE, August 25.-The steamer Gam.
bier and Easily collided at loelock this morn
ing inside Fort Phillips head. The Gambler
was coming in from sydney and the Easby
was bound out. The Gamblers side was
crushed in and panic ensued among the pas
sengers. most Of whom had been asleep in
their berths and who now rushed on deck
The Easily rescued many Of the Gamblers
passengers and crew. but before she could
reach them all the Gambler sank. carrying
down five saloon passengers, fifteen steerage
passengers and six of the crew. The Essby's
boats wore unable TO find any survivors in the
water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
WEST vIRorNIi's FUND.

The Secretary of the Treasury has paid the
Governor Of West Virginia the sum OF S27.-
82s being the amount OF direct tax collected
from individuals in Jefferson and Buckley
counties. The refund Of the balance Of the
direct tax collected from West Virginia will
be suspended pending judicial determine
tion OF the question as TO the right of the
Government TO withhold this money as an
offset of claims against the State on account
of obligations incurred before the States
separation from Virginia. The amount in
dsnute ia about 1925 600
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
sCorT COUNTY ALLIANCE
To Meet 10 Nominate Candidate For the
Legislature Other News.

Legislature Other News.
LOCUST LANE. ScoTT County. Va. August
2s.-lspecial The Scott County Alliance
will hold conventionfat Crafts on the 5tb
of September for the purpose of nominating
candidate for the Legislature.
The Democrats will hold convention at
Gate City on the 22d September for the same
purpose. IL is generally believed that there
will be fusion OF the two parties.
IL is now believed that 4. @. Rider, who 10
a fugitive for the killing of Milton Stallsrd.
has been arrested in Hunt county Texas
News has reached here that work will be-
resumed on the Three CPS railroad in short
time. IL is hoped that il will prove correct,
an3'hay which will tLen be in good demand
az rates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
AIiny's Trial.

WoopsynLE, N. H., August 2s.-Judge
Biodgett, of the supreme court, has ordered
the issue of writs of venue for special grand
iury for the September term 70 be held in
this place and before the members of which
HAlmyn or Abbott will be tried.
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TIE DTLAYTD TRAINS.

ALBAsY. n. Y. August 28.-The blockade
caused by washouts on the Hudson river
division Of tho New FORK Central was broken
New York. which had been stalled all night
at Hudson began coming around to this city
over the Chatham branch to Chatham, and
from Chatham so Albany over the Boston and
Albany railroad As fast rs they came in
they were made up into specials and sent West.
There is a washout Of a quarter of a mile iust
above Hudson aud one Of thirty feet at Gas
Teton. 1t Will take until sunday TO repair
the road. hut trains are delayed only one
hour by taking the Chatham route. The
roads are all right.
There was big storm 1T Berlin n Y, last
night. Crops were destroyed and houses
carried away. Miss Addie Taylor. aged fifty
five. and Charles Smith. boy were drowned.
At Hoag's Corners mill and IL tenement
house and Two iron bridges were washed
away
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
NEGRO DEsPERADo ARRESTED.
The PennsYIyania Editors Return Homo
Injunction Refused.


ROANOKE, Va. August 2S.-tSpeciall-
Jack Prince. the negro arrested here Thurs
day for shooting Conductor Galloway at
Rural Retreat, about ten days ago. was taken
to Wytheville Jail this morning by Detective
Baldwin. Prince shot and badly wounded
negro named Houston Caldwell at Iron
Gaz several weeks ago and then robbed
cohtryman at Buchanan. Prince is q nOtO-
rious Desperate and is wanted ON at least
dozen charges.
The Juniata Editorial Association of Penn
sylyania, with about ninety members. who
have been spending several days in Roanoke
and Salem. left to-day for their homes much
pleased with their reception In Virginia.
Judge richardson. of the supreme court at
Marion, telegraphed to-day that he had re-
fused to grant an injunction against the
RandOlph-street overhead bridge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
A Neero Drowned.

NORFOLK, Va, August 2s.-An unknown
colored man accidentally stepped from the
gang plank OF New York steamer while at
the Portsmouth wharf tonight and was
drowned The body was promptly recovered,
but life was extinct
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
Victims Of the Wreck Borne
Away by Friends.
The DEAD NUMBER TWEKTY-THREE.
Twenty-Five Injured, Some Of Whom, il is
Feared, Will Die.
ACCURATE LIST OF DEAD AND INJURED.

The Railroad Oficials with Their Counsel
On tho Scene Repairing the Wreck and
Caring for the Dead and Injured.
A Jury Investigating tho Affair.
A Conviction That the Rail
Was Removed by
Train Wreclers.
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UNCLE SANS MONEY BOX.
The Treasury Balance Said to Have In
creased-Washlngton Notes.

WASHINGTON. D. g.. August 2s.-The Treas
ury balance is gradually increasing. being to-
day t57. .3O6 .SG5 exclusive of the sl0O, O,O0O,OO0
gold reserve.
The Treasury Department has decided 10
appeal the case involving duties on certain
antiquities imported by Dir. Robert Garrett
to the United States Supreme Court. The
Board OF General Appraisers at New FORK and
the United States Circuit Court for the East
ern district of Pennsylvania decided in favor
of Mr.. Garrett, holding that one article con-
sttuted antiquities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
The Unidentified bodies.

NKw YoRK. August 2s-Nine unidentified
and three identified bodies OF the victims OF
the Park Place disaster were this morning
taken from the morgus and sent to Evefr
green cemetery, where they VIII bs burisd
three ~ grave.
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ATT. Us August 70.
ROOKLYN contin-
ued her downward
march to-day, and
fairly gave the game
10 the Reds. The on
ly exciting fea-
ture of tho game.
" b en- tn Q Bride
grooms had seeming
ly come 10 con-
sciousness for a mo-
ment or two. was a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29

triple nlay in the seventh inning Foutz had
OF ON bag by the aid of a single, and
with OBrien had been given his base on bans.
Griffin then hit n scorchng-hot liner wnlch
Mcphee captured and like streak sent the
ball TO second. where Smith had run. lie IN
turn sent the ball TO Reilly. getting in there
before O'Brien could return to first. ).
OBrien and Pinckney were away oil IN their
fielding. Score:
B.B.H.E.
Brooklyns .....IOOOOOO OOo-1 J 5
Cincinnatis % "a 90 2x-S IL U
Batteries: Inks and Kinslow; Mullane and
Harrington. Umpire, Lynch.
PITTsBURG Pa, August %. -To-dsy's game
between the Giants and the Pirates was MP
and tuck throughout. Baldwin, Shugsrt
and Buckley played finely. The Giants. how
ever. were slow and unfortunate. Buckley
sprained his leg in the third inning running
10 first and gave way 10 Clarke. Score:
R. B.u. z.
Pittsburgs. .....1 1OOO3OOO1-5 8 2
New Yorks .....2II0000 O. 6
Batteries. Baldwin and Miller: Rusie and
Buckley and Clarke. Umpire, McQusid.
CLEVELAND. ONO. August 2s.-Mike Kel-
ley's constant wranglng with the umpire was
the only feature of tO-days game. The
"Dumplings" played listlessly while the
Hubites put lot of ginger into their work
and won hands down. Score:
II. B.H. Z.
Clevelands 80 O90O1-4 4
Bostons. .........0 0 0 o o. IL
Batteries. Nichols and Bennett; Young and
thinner Umpire, Hurst.
CHICAGO. August 2s.-The luck which has
80 often materially aided Captain Arson and
his hired men to win their last run Of vic
tories eleven straight deserted him this
afternoon. Philadelphia spurted in the last
three innings. jumping on to Vickery's de-
livery and winning easily. The errors of the
Colts were of the most glarlng order, while
those Of the Quakers were Of tho order that
don't count. Score:
X. B.H. Z.
Chicagos.. 2O2O-5 10 3
Philadelphias.. 2 0 0 0l2x-S
Batteries Vickery and Schrieyeri King and
Clements. Umpire, Emslie.
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THE CONGRESSIONALISTS WIN.
BaImaccda Defeated by the Enemy, Who
Occupy Valparaiso.
GREAT VICTORY FOR The INSURGENTS.
The Reports of the Dlctator's. Overthrow Be
lieved. TO be Authentic-Dispatches
Received by the Consuls.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. August 2s-Acting-
Secretary Wharton, of the State Department,
received the following cablegram tonight
from United States Consul McCreary at Val
parsiso
Battle fought near the city this morning.
Government forces badly beaten.
Heavy loss to both sides.
City surrendered to opposition, but in tho
hands of admirals of American. German,
French and English fleets for good order.
mo communication with Santiago.
Opposition forces DOW entering the city"
FURTHER DISPATCHES RECEIVED.
Tho following telegram was received here
late this afternoon by the secretary of the
Gillian ENJOYS:
New York. August 2s, 1891.
Julio NJ. Foster. Washington, ID. c.:
"Balmaceda defeated. Valparaiso in our
power. Viva Chill.
"TRuMBUIL"
The Chilian Congressional envoys in Wash
ington received the following cablegram late
tins afternoon:
LIMA, August %. 1891.
Pedro Montt:
Triumph complete. Valparaiso surren-
dered. VIAL"
SECOND DEFEAT.
The following cablegram was received by
the Congressional ENJOYS here to-day
"lQUIoUE, August 2Sth.
Mont, Washington
"Balmaceda defeated for the second time
to-day. After the victory the Congressional
forces remained outside of the city. Nalpa-
raiso was delivered up 70 the German admi-
raj who on his side Immediately delivered
IL 10 the officers of the Congressional Govern
ment.
Communicate this to the Government Of
the United States ERRAsURIz."
WASHINGTON, D. c., August % SIt is stated
tonight at the headquarters Of the Chillan
insurgents here that il the Congresslonalst
party assumes power Minister Egan will be
sent home.
LAscANo KNOWS NOTHING YET.
Senior LascanO. the Chilian Minister. said
late this evening that he had received no news
from Chill other than the dispatch from the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs given 10 the
United Press yesterday. lie was shown the
dispatch received by the Congressionalist en-
voys in Washington to-day announcing vic
tory for the Congressionalist party, but no
said he knew nothing concerning Its contents.
ANOTHER REPORT.
SAN Francisco. CAL, August 2s.-The firm
of John y. Spreckles Il Brothers, of this city.
received the following cablegram direct from
Valparaiso this afternoon;
"Toiparaiso. August 28.-Opposition de-
feRted Valparaiso in control of Congress
ionalists" "
The cablegram comes from Il source which
houses Intor6steQ IA Tue Gillian Ciado here
state is dislnterested and authentic.
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wounded Tho bridge was promptly repaired
early IN the day yesterday by large force Of
convicts sent from Newton. and the trains
are now running over: il regularly and have
been for twentY-fonr honrn
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A telegram to Mir J. If. Drake. Of the Rich
mond aud Danyille railroad. from w. II.
Green, StatesVllle, n. G.. yesterday. says:
The wreck was caused by the removal Of a
rail near the east end of the bridge Seven
teen passengers and FIVE employees. railroad
and Pullman. cover the dead 1wenty-six
wounded. Nouo Of them in my opinion Will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
ANOTHER cLouDBuBsr.

cloudburst on tho Berlin mountains yes
teTday between and 4 o'clock sent Hood
down upon the towns of Sand Lake, Peters
burg, Berlin and roestenk.l and caused a
damage which s yar.ousy estimated at from
one-quarter 10 half million dollars.
The wife of Thomas Taylor was drowned in
her home in sight Of her husband who was
outside. but could not get through the current
to save her His two children were saved.
James Smith was found dead standing IN mud
up TO his neck horribly manged. about half
a mile from barn in which he was last seen
alive.
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AUDITOR sANDTRIrN's CONDITIoN.

injured in the railroad wreck. is thought to
be not fatally wounded, though he is quite
severely wounded, ana the nervous shock has
prostrated him. lie has not been able to
come home vet
Colonel Cameron, of the Governors staff,
is not INIT.
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The condition OF several Of the wounded
this morning is such as 10 make hope Tor
recovery very doubtful. and it IS now fesrod
that others will yet be added to the death
roll
Auditor Sanderln's condition is favorable
this morning His injuries are slight and en-
tlIely superficial. and his complete recovery
j. IA question Of only very short time There
IL no occasion for the slightest alarm At bis
condition. Blr Patrick Ransom, son of Sena-
tor Ransom. who was also injured. Is IN
verv favorable condition this morning. Mr.
A l.. Link and bride. OF Lexington. who
were married night before last, are among tho
badly injured.
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THE CHICAGO's BEATEN.
New Yorks Defeated by the Pittsburgs-Re-
suits OF the Other Games.

CINCINNATI. o.. August %.
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At the depot the long row Of wooden boxes
containing the remains presented a sad pio-
ture The railroad officials, with their coun-
sci. are on tho grounds and investigating the
cause. The cOroners Jury went out to the
wreck and viewed 1t this afternoon, and from
its appearance il is simply miraculous how
any one eacaped with his life. The number
OF dead foots up twenty three. with seven
badly Injured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29
TIXfNG TIE HLANIE.

RALEIGH. n O., August 2s.-ISpecial l.
Further particulars from the wreck on the
Western North Carolina railway fully confirm
tho horrors Of the disaster The coroners
Jury are now in session, and have been all
day making al investgat on with a view #
fixing the blame if any negligence was the
cause. Many Of the bodies oil the killed have
been shipped 10 the homes of their relatives.
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The official list of the killed this morning
shows the number 10 be only twenty-five.
OF the remainder Of the number who were
on the Inflated train twenty-five are more or
less wounded. and two only escaped unhurt.
The tram consisted of four cars -bae gage
car. passenger car, sleeper and private car of
Superintendent X. K. Bridgers Every car
was mashed almost to kinding wood aud the
scene at the wreck battles description. How
any one escaped from the debris with his life
is beyond conception. There was no one IN
Superintendent Bridgers car at the time Of
the disaster.
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Clevelands ......0 30O1--4 6
B0stOns ..........0 0 3 2 / 0 3 o o. . IL l

Batteries. Vickery and Schrieyer; King and
Clements. Umpire. Emslie.