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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
BURNlSG or rHE WORK TRAIN.
Further Particulars of How the Passengers
Mere Scalded In the Water.

BUFFALO, n. Y, May IA letter dispatch
from Austin Penn, gives the following OF the
burning of a work-train in the forest fires near
there. The train had proceeded few miles
into the hemOckS. when the intense heat ana
binding smoke Of forest cOntagratlon put an
end 10 its further progress An attempt was
then made toreveTse the course OF the tram and
retreat from the approaching fire. but II was
too late The train WAS oyertaken by the ianes
All hands jumped from the cars and sought
safety in creek that flowed near by. Then
came an unexpected phase Of the thrilling ex-
perIence OF the men. The water OF the creek
was boiling. and those who lesped from the
moving train found themselves III water scald-
ing hot Then the terror stricken hre-hghters
crouched while the tornado Of fire and smoke
rolled over and beyond them All but five Of
the party escaped IN this way, but the heat was
so intense that several Of the number were badly
burned.
Superintendent Badger did not jump into the
boiling creek. lie ran ahead OF the flames and
was Overtaken and burned TO a crisp. -Four
other men who followed him shared his fate.
A rescuing party went out after the freight
ers. Thirty OF the men were found so badly dis
abled that they were lying about bllstered
bruised and suffering intensely. Fifteen OF
them are so badly burned that several are eN-
pected TO die. Search was made yesterday for
the missing members of the party, but the only
body found was that Of Badger. IL Is believed
that the missing men have perished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Order From Chlef-of-Police Poe.

Chief-of-Police John Poe yesterday sent the
following letter TO Captain j. B. Angle, of the
Second district
'As the citizens seem to take offense at our
efforts to keep the corners Of Seventh and
Broad streets from being obstructed by idlers
and loafers, who stare at and use insulting
language to ladies passing, / shall rescind the
order as several Of the force have been re-
ported for doing this duty, and in one case
charges have been preferred against police
man for conduct unbecoming gentleman in
trying TO properly perform his duty. In fu-
ture instruct the men to only enforce the or
dinanCen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Advocated the Bovcott.

CHICAGO, May l8-At to-days session Of the
United Association of Lumbermen report
was submitted advocating the boycotting of
Wholesale lumoermen who sell directly to con,
sumers The report was generally approved
the adoption of the report every member of the
association would lay himself liable to arrest
under the conspiracy law. The report was not
adopted. hut ordered sent 20 the various organi-
mendatlOn.
it was decided to hold the next meeting on the
second Tuesday in December in So. Louis. The
h. Griggle. Texas; First Vice. President, George
W. Hooper. California: Second Vice. President,
s. b. McFarlan. Ohio; Secretary and Treasurer,
A. d. Moore, Michigan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
N,,IIers, Convention Closed.

NEW YORK. May l8-The last session Of the
Millers' National Convention was held this ar
ternoon on board the steamer Grand Republic,
on which the party made visit to West Point.
President James called the Convention to order.
and introduced John Brown, of Toronto. the
president of the Canadian Milers Association.
Mr.. Brown made short address, in which he
said he hoped the time would soon arrive when
the millers of the Dominion and those of the
United States would be III one association and
under one law.
The matter Of establishing a transportation
tracing bureau was brought mp, and the recon-
mendation Of the executive committee IN the
matter adODted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
ST. PETERS SCHOOL.
Meeting to Organize an Alumni Association
Held Last Evening.

A meeting of the alumni of st. Peters
school was held last evening in Cathedral
Hall for the purpose Of organizing an associa-
ton. After some debate a constitution and
bylaws We're adopted. The following officers
were elected.
Mr.. Henry, treasurer; Dir. James n. Fer
gerson. vice-president; Mr.. James 0Keetfe,
recording secretary; Mr.. William Walker,
financial secretary; Mr. Edward Murphy;
treasurer. The society decided to hold
quarterly meetings on the first Wednesday IN
March. June September and December. The
following executive committee was appointed;
Messrs Thomas Brennan, James Mcdonald
and James IresnOn
The other committees were appointed as
follows: ~,
Membership: Messrs. Jos. GerriDg, Ihos.
Brennan and James Barney.
Entertainment: Messrs John hannigan,
James Disney and John Sheppard.
The attendance last evening was very
large, and the society starts with very bright
prospects.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
DRAWING THE PRIZES.
Close of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Bazaar.

Bazaar.
The bazaar of the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues closed last evening after very success
full run of twelve evenings.
The crowd was quite large and the articles
still ON hand in the several booths were sold
very rapidly
At 10 O'Clock the Kimball piano was raffied
of, which fell TO number 4Ol Of the commu-
taton tickets.
Colonel j. Bell Brigger looked somewhat
disappointed for he was the holder OF ticket
402.
The horse and phaton and harness were
next raffied of and the holder Of ticket SS5
was the lucky winner.
The beautiful Scotch chair presented by
Mr.. Preston Belvin was won by MAJOR Ben
iamin W. Richardson the holder Of No. 8.
The vote on the gold lady's watch for the
most popular lady assistant closed last even.
ing in favor of Mrs Redd, who received TAG
votes while Mrs. McNeal received 57l votes.
The trousers for the most popular soldier
were won by Mr.. Hagen, who received III
votes Mr.. Pelouze received II and Mr.. Kim
derbarger 67 votes
The suit of clothes for the most popular
captain of the First Regiment was carried of
by Captain Frank Cunningham, who received
225 votes, while Captain Gasser received 10
votes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
The Stewart VIII Case.

NEW YORK, May 13.-The trial Of the case OF
Sarah Bransgh against William p. smith IN
yolying the claims of the alleged Irish heirs OF
the late a. T. Stewart, was begun before Judge
Wallace in the Supreme Court to-day. General
Butler and William H. Secore appeared for the
plaintiffs and Eihu Root and Joseph ii. Choate
represented the Stewart estate.
Long arguments were submitted on both
sides. the defense contending that Sarah
Branagh, the mother Of Mary Branagh, Stew
arts cousin, being an alien could not as an heir
acquire a right 10 any interest in the Stewart
estate Judge Wallace seemed inclined to take
this view OF the case, hut gave General Butler
until tomorrow afternoon TO hand IN his brief,
afferuOOu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

die SAYS lie Prevented the Malta From
Killing Mayor Shakespeare and Others.

SIC SAYS re iIeNenteu tht -hhid FROM
Killing Mayor Shakespeare and Others.
New ORLEANS, Ia, MAY 19.-Signor Corte
the Italian consul, said to-day that he was not
recalled bat summoned home TO give his testi-
m0ny iu regard 90 the affair of March 18th. lie
knew OF no reason why he should be recalled
and asked If 10 was because he had the cOurGge
% express an opinion upon matters vital to the
dearest sentiments of his cOuntrymen.
Mr. Corte, continuing, said that he mad saved
Mayor Shakespeares life and the hives OF
Me.-rs. Parkinson, Wickhtte and other leaders.
After the killing there was determined reso.
luton among certain of his cOmtrymen 20 kali
the mayOr and al those who had had hand IN
.hs butchery Mr.. Corte said he, restrained
their hands and told them IF harm Defeu these
gentlemen he would Immediately denounce
tla perpetrators of the deed The consul be-
leyed Chat an amicalle understanding of the
iulr0gli0 was close at hand. He was not sur
Irlsed at the action Of the grand Jury IN return
iug his letter, and said that be could expect
nothing more from the Jury whose chairman as
president of the Cotton Exchange lnd0rsed the
killing Relative to his departure for Italy Mr..
Corte said he could not leave until lie bad
heard from Mr.. Poma. This would probably be
ll Cay or so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

Fx-Iieutenant-G Governor j. L. Maryeis in
the city.
Mr.. Moses Stein will have charge Of the
music at the Luray Inn this summer.
Mr.. William Iinsley. formerly resident Of
this city. but Aow living at Clifton Forge. Is
in the city.
Ex-Lieutenant- G. Governor John l.. Mayre. OF
Fredericksburg, is in the city for few days
on business.
The State Military Board was in session in
the Governors Office yesterday afternoon a.
which merely routine matters were disposed
of.
The committee on St Johns day. appointed
by the lodges Of Richmond and Manchester
will meet at ST. Adams Hal next Saturday
evening for organization.
Past-Grand- Odd Fellow Oscar Benning. or
Roanoke, who is also past grand sachem OF
Red Men and past grand conductor ot the
Great Council. arrived in the city last even
ing.
Captain Terrence McCracken, OF Fred
ericksburg, member OF the board OF visitors
10 the Eastern Lunatic Asylum, was 10 tne
city Yesterday. The Captain reports the oid
town OF fredericksburg on big, boom ana
will be the city Of the State some dax.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Their Final Trial.

New YORK, May l3-The horses who are 70
run for the $4,000 stake at the Brooklyn Jockey
Club on Friday we're given their final trial to-
day The following are the names. and the
time in which they covered the mile and guar
ter-the handicap distance: lenny 2:07; Tea
Tray 2.0s34: : Russell and Ierrifer. 2:O9l4; Casta-
way H.. Cassius and Once Again 2:i44 Loantaka.
20s; Uncle Bob finished four lengths in front OF
Terra Gotta in 2O91s; SeDorlta Ianwell, 2:l24;
and Reilly went the distance in 2:l8A, both
pulled up; Burlington was not pushed and did
il in 2:l3: Cousin Jeems came IN good and
strong in 2:0gA: Chaos went the distance in 2:l3
and pulled Nd very lame.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

TACOMA. WISE CoUNTY, Va. May l3-lSpe-
c.al II. G. Bruce, ESQ., prominent citizen
Of Tins place. died Saturday evening at sl5.
he bad fingered With dropsy and heutuoubie
lent positions in both Church and State and
Will be- greatly missed by ALL he leaves a wife
md seven children. ills youngest sob, t. f..
Bruce. is Commonwealth attorney, and is
he'd IN high repute as q lawyer and IA business
Iaan and viii be his own successor, as he has
10 opposition 1t our May election.
The farmers look blue over tue cold, frosty,
dry weather
The business men are somewhat elated over
the completion at an early date Of the Nor
fork aud Western railroad and the Louisville
md Nashville railroad through this county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Dr crav.s Denies the Charge.

DENVER, Col. May 1s.-Dr. Grave made. a
statement to-day in which he most empathic-
ally denies that he ever admitted sending the
bottle OF whisky to Mrs Barnaby lie says he
did not know he was accused Of poisoning Mrs.
Baruaby until he reached Denver. lie has en-
ployed Judge Furman As his counsel aud under
his advice nr. Graves has refused TO appear be-
fore the grand jury. Judge Belford, one Of the
employed by the friends of Mrs. Barnaby. IT IS
extremely probable that the grand jury will in
dict DR.. Graves, in which case Judge furman
bal rs he will dnmand an lmmedlate trial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
EXCITING GAMES.
The Reds Beat the Giants-Phillies Again
Win-Results of the Other Games.

PIrTsBURG. PA, May l3.-Threatening weather
kept the attendance down to 1900 people at to-
days game, which was spirited and we'll played
ORouke. who relieved Buckley behind the bat
in the fifth inning, was unable TO hold Rusle,
hence "the boys let down considerably, and the
home team had not much trouble IN hitting his
delivery. "Old Short Calvin was IN fne trim
and his curves were very elusive. lie was also
well backed up by the rest OF the team. Kelllys
homer to deep centre was the longest hlt
game was Hurst's umpirlng, he being greeted
frequently as thief, robber, rotten" etc
However both teams suffered alike. Score:
Ilttsburg gs...........-........ y u
New Yorks 0 0 OOO2 0 O.
Batteries: Calvin and Berger; Rusie Buckley
and ORourke. Umpire, Hurst.
CLEVELAND, O., May 13.-To-days contest was
one of the most exciting ever seen here ana
the visitors won mainly through luck. IN the
fourteenth inning Shndle the first man at the
bat for Philadelphia. got first on balls through
Umpire l.ynch's poor Judgment OF strikes. wan
then made a wild throw to catch Shlndle on
first. and the latter scored before the ball
was again in place. The home team tnen
played for darkness, but the umpire was on
and made them play ball. Attendance 9OO
Philadelphias .......1 90 / 0 0 0 4 9
Cleyelands. 20 20 2 % 0 o O. 3
Batteries Rsper and Clements; Viau and
thinner. Umpire, Lynch.
CHICAGO May 13-The grounds were wet and
muddy. induced by heavy shower Just before
the game started The feature was herlns two
Dagger in the fifth inning, scoring two men on
bases Score:
Chicagos. os.......................0 0 00 0 o.
Bostons. ns........................0 % 2 2 K
Batteries: Gumbert and Kittridge; Gelsein
and Camel Umpire, Powers
CINCINNATI, o., May l3 The home team had
to-dsys game well in hand 10 the eighth inning,
when the visitors scored two runs and won the
victory Score:
Cincinnatis tis................l 10 100 DO o. /
Brooklyns. 00000 002X-
Batteries: Duryea and Keenan,; Terry and
Con Daily. Umpire, McQualde.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
At Boston:
Bostons ons.......................0 2o1S30i o-l0
Columbus. S.................. ~ D y y " e .
batteries: Burlington and Farrell; Easton and
OConnor. Umpire, kerins.
AT Philadelphia:
Athletics .......................a0 U V-49
Batteries: Callaghan and McKeogh; Doran,
Boone and Cook. Umpire Ferguson.
At Baltimore:
Baltmores. s.......................00 2
81. Louis. ls..........................O
Batteries: Griffith and Boyle Mcmahon and
Robinson Umpire, Matthews.
At Washington
Aineinnatis. tis....................I y LIZ
Nashingtons.. 0 0 0 90 z
Batteries: Crane and Kelly; Mace and Nc
CURE. Umpire, Jones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
TWO DEATHS,
Miss Healey, of Richmond, and Mrs. Stacy
in Amelia County.

Miss Katie c., the eldest daughter Of S. NJ
and Frances A. Healey, died yesterday morn
ing after long and painful illness. Deceased
was stricken with diphtheria last December,
from which she recovered, but the effects OF
that terrible disease brought on her death;
Miss Healey was lovely young lady aud
highly esteemed by all who knew her. Her
funeral will take place from st. Peters cathe-
dral at o'clock on Friday morning.
Mrs Emily C. Stacy, wife Of Mr. George b.
Stacy, died at Retreat. near Amelia Court,
House last Sunday morning: The deceased
was formerly Miss Emily c. Neal and resided
in this city for many years, both before and
after her marriage.
Her husband was at one time one Of Rich
lnond's best-known residents. Mrs. Stacy
was stepmother of the late George 7. STACY,
Messrs. C. b. and f.. c. Stacy and Mrs. i. r..
Crenshaw and mother Of Mr. Cephas Stacy.
She was held in great esteem by all who knew
her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Officers Elected.

Major N. V. Randolph has been elected
president Of the board Of visitors Of Lee
Camp Soldiers Home 20 I'll the vacancy
caused by the death Of General John X;
Cooke. Colonel A. l.. Phillips was elected
tirst vice-president and Major L. A. Brander,
second vice-president. Colonel John Murphy
was elected a member of the executive con-
mittee. The president appointed Mr.. James
II. Gray member Of the agricultural CON-
rofftaa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Accidept 10 Colonel Galloway.

RALEIdB, n C., May lS-Colonsl John NJ.
Galloway and wife, of Madison, met with
driving near Madison when the horse
became frightened and ran away, throw
ing the occupants from the buggy TO the
ground Both sustained serious injuries; Col
onel Galloways skull was fractured and he was
Otherwise seriously hurt. Mrs. Galloway sus-
tanned serious internal injuries. Colonel Gal
loway is the commencement orator az the Uni
fill his enGagements
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Ancient Order Of Hibernians.

NEw YORK. May l3,--The afternoon session OF
tbe National Convention of the Ancient Order
Of Hibernians WAS taken up wholly with the pre-
sentation and discussion Of the report OF the
committee on constitutional revision. The radi-
cei changes in the constitution are in relation
to The sicS benefit payments and the character
of the mombers of the order. Medical examins-
tion not heretofore il, vogue Is introduced. a..
convention adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
How the Clubs stand.
Express Run Into by n Freight

NRw YoRK, May ls.--The fast express on the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad ran into
train of freight cars near Bound Brook. n. j.,
to-day, wrecking the freight and throwing II
engine was completely torn of, and the engi-
neer, who lives in Philadelphia, was probably
fatally injured The passengers received q
Lively shaking up. but none were injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

OMAHA. EEB. May 18.-The presidential
party arrived here at noon and were enthu-
slastlcally received by city full Of strangers.
President Harrison. Secretary Rusk and Post
master-General Wanamaker made speeches
at the courthouse square, after which there
"as reception and drive through the city;
Al g J.. ~ the party started East At Council
Bluffs there was short stop and few words
tpoken by the President 10 the great crowd at
the depot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

OMAHA, NER., May ls.-Joseph Ii. Elwell, Re
pubhcan candidate for county attorney Of Rock
county, Nebraska, and Il prominent politician,
Was arrested to-day at Newport NeO., on me
States marshals watched Elwell IN the process
OF moulding silver dollars and pOunced upon
him The authorities have been at work on this
case for the pastsix months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Siaughter-House Burned.

There was quite a good-sized blaze on the
Mechanicsville turnpike near Richmond about
j. o'clock last night. which resulted in the de-
structiOn of the slaughter house and Iens of
Mr. William Is. Brauer. Being so far from the
city and consequently so far from the fire appara-
tus no alarm was turned in and the fire had TO
be fought IN the best manner possible under
the circumstances At 9 O'Clock il vas still
burning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Call Goes Up Again.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA, May ia--Calls vote IN DEM
ocratic caucus tonight ran up 10 81, only one
votes OF Mann Of Baker county, and Barker, OF
De Soto, who had previously been supporting
Bloxham Only two ballots were taken, hotn
alike. Seyenty-fourth and seventy-ffth ballots
Call, SO; Mays, a; Bloxham. 1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Row in "A Parnell Meeting.

by Cable TO the Tlmes.l
LONDON, May lS.-lIr. Parneu attempted TO
address a meeting this evening IN hall at Lime
house. The meeting was invaded by men op-
posed 10 him. and fierce conflict took place on
the stairs leading to the hall. The police were
called in but before they succeeded IN restor-
ing order, many heads were broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

CgrcAao. Nav ls.-The trial Of the libel suit Of
John Culver against tho Herald for $4,000 dam
ages for publishing an article rejecting on hls
integrity as a juror was begun before Judge
thc remainder Of the day was spent in listening
10 the opening speeches. Hiram Barber led off
FOR the plaintiff and was followed by Attorney
Hatch in behalf of the defendant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Inroipht Wreck.

Ia CROSSE. WIS May ls.-A freight on tne
yiaua branch OF the Milwaukee road twenty
two miles from here was wrecked this morning
by striking an obstruction on the track john
were probably fatally injured. AGA containing
live stock was burned. together With the sfoek-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

EAU CLAIRE, WIS, May l3.-Brsk fires are
running through the timber northwest and
east Of here filling the city and the coun-
try with smoke and keeping farmers and the
people generally on the lookout. Large
tracts Of choice timber are being destroyed,
and manY farmers' dwellings are in danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Pool Tournament.

hert DOro tonight opened the continuous
POOL tournament for $1,000 for, the, Brunswick
kalke- Colendar emblem and the championsh!p
of America. The game Is 900 points, 2OO polnis
over. Both men played brilliant game. pOro
xonnd M the game in the twenty-seyenth III
ming. Score: DiOro, 20l Powers ls1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
italians OFF for the Coke Regions

PITTsBURG. Pa. May 12-Two hundred Italians
left Pittsburg to-day for the coke regions. The
that their men have been promised immediate
and remuneratiye work al the mines and ovens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Three Tnw-Boats Burned.

p,rrsnraa pa. MAY 19.-Three pittsburg tow
ta,a .bo Gsoree Roberts. Eagle and Twilight.
Hoas yips a the YTtSs ToSnonasRes wharf burned
Tonight. The George Roberts IS Z total loss
and The Twilight and Eagle partially burned
Loss sa5.0O0; fully insured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
In a Desperate Condition.

LONDON. May l3.-The Jews at Corfu and
Zante are in desperate condition from hunger
and illness owing to the inposslbility OF OBJ
tanning medical relief and he daily dread OF
mob violence. Six thousand Jews would leave
the islands if provided with the means.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
Annual Reporfs.

The TIMES acknowledges the receipt from
Superintendent-of- Public-Printing O'Bannon
officers, boards, and institutions of Virginia
for the year ending September 80, 1890.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
The CEarina Faints.
|, Cable to The Times

by Cable 20 The IlmesI
ST. PETERSBURG MayI4.-The Czarina tainted
to-day when she heard the news Of the ettsck K
on the Czsrowitz, excaimIng: Hes dead;
Thousands Of people assembled at Chlnof pal
ace TO learn the news to- day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

NEw York, May is-Secretary Blaine passed a
satisfactory day and was resting well this even
ing. Mrs. Blaine stated tonight that her hus-
band would return TO Washington OH Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14
cArlrAL NoTEs.

pOstoffice has been established at Collision
Bath county. with Bernard Johnson postmaster
and one at Ruthylle, Charles City county, with
Robert f. Davis postmaster.
An order issued from the Postoftce Depart
mont to-day directed that q daily exchange of
through registered pouches viii commence bee
tween Greensboro and Winston, n. g.. on the
18th instant pouches to leave Greensboro at
10.o A. NJ and Winston al 1880 A. NJ, via the
Greensboro and Winston railway postohce.
Cotton at the ports OF the United States during
April past aggregated 4l71u bales, valued at
s21 5000. against 2Osl22 bales. valued az $10,-
0-4..5s IA April, 1890
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-14

NORFOLK, Va. May ls--Fire tonight do
psny, % Of Eiizs6st6 City. n. 9. Loss. $1,000.