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Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
DE YOUNG ENTHUSED.
BE Takes an Optimistic View of the
Worlds Fair.


Worlds Fair.
SAN Francisco, May IN. H. De
Young, member of the board of con-
troll of the Columbian exposition, re-
turned to San Francisco yesterday. In
an interview respecting the progress
made, and the outlook for the worlds
fair, he speaks in most enthusiastic
terms, and comparing it with the Paris
exposition, which he attended as one OF
the official representatives of the
United States, expresses the view that
it will surpass in magnitude and
beauty that of the French exposition.
''The Paris exposition" he said, ''the
grandest thing ever seen up to that
time, will be surpassed so that no com
parison will be attempted" He closed
by describing the plans for the build
ings and for the beautifying of the ex-
position grounds. He stated that when
the people of the United States once
went about to study and comprehend
the scope of the American exposition,
they would join in the enthusiastic feel
my felt by the commissioners, and
every American attending the exposi-
tion could not but have pride in his
nationality and citizenship.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
PERU WANTS RECIPROCITY.
Minister Solar on Hand to Negotiate a
Treaty with Uncle Sam.

Minister Solar on Hand to Negotiate a
Treaty with Uncle Sam.
CHICAGO, May IA Washington spe-
cial says Peru wants reciprocity with
the United States. Minister Solar is
now in New York, but will come to
Washington to present his credentials
soon after President Harrison returns.
Though he comes as the regular accred-
tied minister, it is understood that Solar
is really on special mission to nego-
tiate reciprocity arrangement with the
United States. Closer trade relations
with the United States are important
to Peru. 1t is the only
South American country, besides
Brazil, which produces sugar in large
quantities, so it is important to Peru
that it insures a lasting free market for
this production. 1t has also growing
export trade in hides. These products
will form the basis of the concessions to
be made to the United States. The
reciprocity arrangement between Peru
and the United States will be likely to
give the same privileges to all citizens OF
the United States who are developing
the mining and other industries of that
country.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
FORCED VASSALAGE.
Unwilling Workers Held in Bondage by
the Coke Kings.

PITTsBURe, Pa, May IA Scottdale,
Pa, special says: The leaders are
greatly agitated today over information
that they say they have, that the coke
companies are holdingnew men brought
here, who refuse to work under surveil-
lance, and will not permit them to leave
the works. They say about fifty men
quartered in the houses at Central, and
nearly that many at one of the Lessen
ring works, will not work. They say
neither can they leave on account of
armed guards, who turn rifles at them
when they try to get away. The coke
companies, when asked if such measures
are being resorted to, made a positive
denial,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
THE SLEEP FAST.
WOodfOrd Broke the Record by Keeping
Awake 1853 Hours and As Minutes.

Woodford Broke the Record by Keeping
Awake 1853 Hours and 45 Minutes.
SAN FRANCISCO, May THE sleep
fasting contest, which began a week ago
with twenty entries, ended in w. c..
Woodford, the only contestant who re-
mained awake, being forced by the man
agement to retire at 8 :45 this morning
He had been without sleep for 1853 hours
and 45 minutes, and when finally obliged
to close his eyes, was pronounced by
his physicians to be in danger of becom-
ing maniac. 1t is now believed that
he will maintain his reason. He broke
the record of IA hours and 20 minutes.
which was made in Detroit. Woodford
receives 500, and Jackson and Harris,
who remained awake over ninety-six
hours, $50 and $25 respectively.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
Protest Apainst maxwell.

CHICAGO, May John Thorpe, OF
New York, president of the society of
American florists, has come to Chicago
for the purpose of objecting to the ap-
pointment of Walter s. Maxwell as chief
OF the department of horticulture. They
claim that Maxwell has not had proper
training for the department, as he is not
horticulturist, and as to California, it
has little right to claim the appoint
mpnt
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
Saw Logs at Folsom.

FOLSOM, CAL, May This morning
the first saw logs arrived at the boom
across the American river, above the
prison. Seven hundred thousand feet
of logs were placed in the river at
Coloma, and it is expected that the en-
tire lot will reach the boom about a
week hence. The company has in pro-
cess of construction one saw mill at the
boom, and will soon begin the erection
of another on much larger scale.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
Y. M. G. A. Convention.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, May AT the in
ing, paper on the correct relation OF
the state committee to the state secre-
tary and to state work, was read, and a
general discussion upon it followed.
The selection of the place for holding
the next convention was referred to a
committee, which was instructed to re-
port on the last day of the convention.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
The Fastest Time from Tahiti.

SAN Francisco. May 7.-The brigan-
tine Galilee arrived from Tahiti, this
morning, in the remarkable time Of
twenty-five days. This is the fastest
passage on record, and to accomplish it
the vessel must have made about 227
miles day.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

The Novoe Vremia, in article on the
financial situation, brought about by
the withdrawal of the offer of the Roths-
child's syndicate to place the new Rus
sian loan, says the Russian government
will withdraw the majority of its de-
posits held in private banks outside the
Russian empire.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

In the Norfolk county probate court,
at Dedham, Mass, the will of Lawrence
Barrett, the actor, was allowed. Barrett
left his property as a trust fund, the in
come, rents and profits of which will be
used for the benefit of his wife and three
daughters.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

The White Star steamer, Germanic,
from New York, arrived off Queenstown
Thursday morning, but owing to heavy
fog, decided not to land either her pas
sengers or mails, but to proceed direct to
Liverpool.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

Oxygen has not been known very long.
The last surviving daughter Of DR..
Priestly, the discoverer of oxygen, re-
Gently died in England.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
Liebig world Dispensary.

The visiting and contracting physician
of above dispensary, the largest in the
United States, is now in Los Angeles,
and has Offices at 1913 South Main street,
for the purpose OF giving free consulta-
tions.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

All the Italians in Boston are invited
to attend mass meeting at FaneuiI
hall, for the purpose of forming a So
ciety for the elevation of the poorer and
ignorant class of Italians, whom it is
proposed to teach respect for and obedi-
ence to the laws of this country.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

Mrs. HopkinsSearle is said to be
anxious to sell her residence, which is
admitted to be the finest on the Pacific
coast. Pomp often tires of itself.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

A Massachusetts man frightened a
woman with toy snake and the jury
SAYS he was wrong $168 worth. Men
who go around soaring women with
snakes should be incarcerated.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

Jumbo was great money getter. He
brought Barnum over $4,000 week,
and until the great beast was killed in
the Canadian railroad wreck he added
to the shows receipts 81 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
Light showers.

MILTON, CAL, May There were
light showers during the night, but not
enough to do much damage. There is
every indication for more rain soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08
Children EpiOy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing
effects of Syrup of Figs, when in need OF a laxa-
tive, and II the father or mother be costive OF
bilious the most gratifying results follow its
use, so that 1t is the best family remedy known
and every family should have bottle.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

Buy "The Seco," devoted to Vineyard
lists. For sale by American News Com
pany's agents.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-08

Use German family soap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
New Mills Approaching Completion-fer'
sonais-Sent TO the Penitontiarv.


CHARLorTEsvIi1E. Va. July ESPECIAL. j
The large and substantial buildings FOR the
Enterprise Mills Company are rapidly nearing
completion. The engine and boiler are now
being placed in position. Mr.. LOOMS, the
manager. has given the entire work his per-
sonal supervision, and is a very enterprlsing
man.
Mr.. William Barksdae aged twenty-one.
died at his residence in Batesville. this county,
yesterday of inflammation of the bowels. lie
was buried this afternoon.
1t is exceedingly TO be regretted that the rot
has attacked the promising grape crop 10
quite large extent
The Rev. DR.. j. S. Hanckel and his dangh-
ter, Miss Mamie, are in Canada, where they
willspend some time.
The Misses Hancock are enjoying a visit
from their sister, Mrs. Price, of Philadelphia.
Mr. j. T. Allison. of the Wooden Mill vii
lage. who has been seriously ILL., is now well
enough to be out for short while each day.
DR.. J. Edgar Chancellor. Of this place. is in
Baltimore where he went TO attend a meeting
of the Edwards heirs TO the vast property in
New York. DR.. Chancellor is also an heir TO
this estate.
IN the county court yesterday Preston Cor
don. colored, accused of the murder of Har-
rison Tanner. also colored, was sent to tho
penitentiary for eight years. At aformer trial
Gordon was sentenced TO ten years imprson-
ment III the penitentiary. but a new trial was
granted on some technical ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
WYTHEYILLE.
Dangerously Shot by Negro-The Wheat
Crop-Summer Visitors.

Crop-Sun1mer Visitors.
WYTHEvILLE, Va. July ESPECIAL. THE
young man named Will Cook. who was shot
at the depot Saturday night by negro man
from Pulaski county is no better at this writ
ing, and he will probably die from the effects
of the wound. Young Cook who was drink
ing. was leaning against q post near the depot
waiting for a companion to join him. when a
drunken negro staggered against him. Cook
protested angrily and was answered impu-
IDENTIFY when he drew back to hit the negro
with his fist. The negro Immediately pre-
sented a pistol and fired. but the first shot
passed between Cooks feet. Cook hit at him
q second time and he fred again. This time
the shot took effect. entering the bowels on a
line between the hip bone and the centre of
the stomach. The ball has not yet been
found as the doctors are afraid TO probe for
it. Cook has been under the influence Of
chloroform since the shooting and is unable
TO identify the negro, but a man who saw the
affair testifes that ithe man under arrest is
the man, and his own conflicting statements
seem 10 cOrroborate tho suspicion. He has
been sent TO Roanoke, as the jail here is not
very secure.
Summer visitors are coming in daily now,
and the town is already nearly filed
The wheat crop. which has been entirely
harvested, is tie finest one this section has
been blessed with for several years and it has
been harvested in good condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
ADVANCE HIGHER EDUCATION.
Meeting Of Virginia Educators With This
Object In View.
SOME INTERESTING PAPERS READ.
Important Suggestions and Recommends
tions-The Resolutions Adopted-Om-
cers Elected for tho Ensuing Year.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, July Especial. j
The Higher Education Association resumed
its session at 10 A. NJ. to-day. Professor J. A.
Quarles, the president. read his inaugural adj
dress; subject The Advancement OF Higher
Education from Below Upward. The profess
sor argued for improvements in the public
schools. urging an enlightened public opinion
on this subject
Professor Smith, of Randolph Macon. read
a paper on the study of Greek. He earnestly
plead for humanizing courses IN Greek iltera-
ture deprecating the dry-as-dust teachings SO
much in vogue.
TRAINING OF STUDENTS.
Professor II. C. Brock, of Hampden- Sidney,
followed in paper ON a kindred subject. He
urged that students be trained in making
good literary TRANSACTIONS OF assigned por-
tions of the text.
Professor j. b. Henneman, of Hampden-
Sidney, read n paper in which he urged steps
to be Immediately taken to collect data for
history of the education civilization and
literature of Virginia.
Professor J. T. Hail. of William and Mary,
read q paper on Academic Examinations.
summing up many of the advantages and dis
advantages of the system of examinations In
vogue in Virginia and other American States,
and calling for more light upon the vexed
question of school and college tests Of prof.
cheney. All these papers elected earnest and
enthusiastic discussion.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED.
The following resolutions embody the re-
suits of the associations deliberations thus
far. That the Legislature be urged to in
crease the appropriations for primary schools;
that the State Librarian be asked tOicollect oil
the publications of the educational institu-
tons of Virginia that Messrs. X. l.. Carne
and f. p Brent be committee to invite the
cooperation OF the academy teachers of the
State; that the association meet next July az
some educational centre.
OFFICERS FOR THIS YEAR.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Professor w. W. Smith. presi-
dent. Of Randolph Macon; L. J.. Csrne. Pro-
fessor j. McGarrett vice presidents; Profess
sor w. G. Brown, general secretary; Professor
J. b. Henneman, treasurer; Professor }. l..
Hall recording secretary: Professor n. G.
Brock, auditor; W. W. Smith, J. A. Quarles
W. G.. Brown, Ormond Stone, Il. j. Stubs,
r. b. Smithey and +. p. Brent, executive
committee.
Rev. J. T. Whitley. Of Richmond, and Rev.
Dr. j. w. Roseboro. OF Petersburg, were
present during the morning session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
YOUNG BUSBEE ARRESTED.
He Must Now Answer the Charge Of En-
bezZIemont.

RALEIGH. n. c.. July ESPECIAL. J.
About year ago young Clarence Busbee, Of
this city left here and went to Buena Vista
Va, where he became secretary of the Buena
Vista Saddle and Harness Company. few
days ago rumors got afoat and were pub
lished in The TINES that young BusDee had
embezzed considerable of the funds Of the
company and had left Buena Vista. About the
same time he arrived here and has been here
ever since and this morning he was arrested
by the authorities here on an order
from the chief of police of Buena
Vista stating that lie was wanted
there Specific charges are not stated. but
the report IS that Busbee is accused of having
embezzled the company's funds from time to
time for several months past. TO amount
aggregating about thousand dollars. He is
a son Of the late Owenton Busbee aud is a
first cousin of Grand Sire Charles Nj. Busbee,
who is now critically i'll in this city.
A convict who escaped from the peniten-
tiary to-day was overtaken few miles from
the city this afternoon and fatally shot.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
CONFESSED TO THE CRIME.
Martin Hickey Admits Ills Assault Up
on Miss Alice Keedham.
DEPENDANT ON TIE WITNESS STAND,
And Gives an Account OF the Anair-Tbc
Case Sent on-The v. VI. I. Drummer
Drops Doad-From over the State.

NoRrorK, VA, July s.--ISpecial I'm the
MAYORS Office tho case OF the Commonwealth
against Martin Hickey for an outrageous as
sault was called. Tie first witness, Police
Officer Guynn. stated about $3.50 O'CLOCK nc
was called TO 90 to q house on Windsor avenue
70 look after lady who had been assaulted.
~ found Miss Alice Needham, who told mo
That she had been assaulted. She had on no
hat. and in reply TO question stated that she
had left il where the assault was attempted.
Arriving at the spot the hat was found and we
started for Norfolk. but when Park avenuee
was reached the lady gave scream. grabbed
nv arm. and said: There is the man / saw
Hickey standing back from the street and
placed him under arrest | took the prisoner
to the station house"
THE LADY TEsT1TIKs.
The nert witness was Miss Eeedham. She
stated that Mr.. Hickey called on her at her
home last night, and after sitting awhile
asked her 10 take walk. We went over to
Brambleton and when the street Windsor
avenue) was reached he started 70 turn into
II. but | objected. He insisted that II was
cool and pleasant and we went. When we
reached the end of the street We sat down
under tree He took my hat of and threw
Il on the ground. ] became frightened and
tried 10 get on my feet, but he held me down;
succeeded in getting away from MN ana
ran to house near by. In short while an
officer came and started home with me. but
on the way met Mr.. Hickey, whom the otiicer
arrested, and / was taken home. haye
known him several months.
THE ACCUSED coNFEssEs.
The accused. placed on the stand, said he
came from PENNSYLVANIA had been here
about year and was in the life insurance
business that be met Miss Needham about
three months ago but he called on her once
or twice a week. and that the lady had stated
correctly what had occurred last night and
he supposed the evil one had Cotton the best
of him.
Hickey is Just twenty-one years Of age, and
Miss Needham is only sixteen years. she Is
small. pleasant and modest looking young
lady and her appearance in court this morn
ing was very trying. Her parents came from
North Carolina and have been IN the city for
about six months.
Justice East sent the accused on to the cor
poration court. He had no counsel. The
term for which Hickey can be punished Is not
less than two nor more than five years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
The Guests Who We're Registered In Rich
mond Yesterday.

ForFs Hotei.-E. L. Morton. GAINESVILLE.
Va; u. W. Lyon, C. NJ. Flemming. j. NJ.
Amweg, Jr.. Oxford. N. c.; W. b. Kicks,
Buena Vista, Va; A. J. Mitchell North
Carolina; Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Knox, Gordons-
vile. Va; II. w. Biggs. Cincinnati. Oh. Van
d. Sloan, New York: Rev. w ID. Stevens and
wife Baltimore: George n. Hartman. New
York e. Burnes, Wilson, n. c.: j. t. Moyler,
Baltimore: i. +. Harris. j. f. Eppes, Vir-
ginla Mrs. +. 7. LOOMS John r. Loomis.
Washington, d. c.; j. c. Watson T. V. Ed
munds. j. L. After, j. s. Kerr, A. Y. Stokes.
Jr.. Il. Is. Brooks, Danville, Va: NJ. l.. Howe.
St Louis; Rufus Owen, Halifax county, Va;
Hlllard Lee, New Orleans. La; Thomas Tabb,
Hampton. Va.
DaviS House.-A. B. Richardson Sol Stern.
New York; II. f. L. Stobart, Mecheem River,
n c.: L. Il. Clayton. Lynchburg, Va; o. ID.
Cotton, Chicago. Ill; Mrs. L. A. Lppie,
Baltimore. Md; ?. p. Anderson. Washington.
Tyler, New York; T. G. Staley, Beebee, J..
McNamara, Baltimore. Nd; Samuel B..
Henry, Virginia. q. A. Daggetr Boston,
Mass; F. Is. Williams. Hartford Conn: w.
M. Mccoy, New York John ID. Bradford,
Atlanta, Ca; J. G. Hirshman, Baltimord,
Nd; IL. Il. Goodson. st. Louis. No.: Is. Reed
and wife, Middleton, o.. Ii. S. Ackiss. Nor
to'h' a. LcWls OclHel, Dhlllluore, Mo-; Odu
Broomburg. New York; NJ. Parks. Boston.
Mass Allen Hull, Lynchburg, Va.
4uPhgs Hotel. -George D. Reeve. Phla-
delphia, Pa: John X. Powell, Boston, Mass
J; /. Maury. Albemarle county, Va; John c.
Miller, FRANKFORT. Ind; G. L. Sweeney. New
York /. ~ Todd. Baltimore, Md; Hon. j.
). Lawless, Portsmouth. Va; Charles J..
thunderstorm, Baltimore. Nd; John n.
White, Charlottesville. Va: Thomas Z. Gasty,
Manufacturers Record; Frank 4. Stevens,
San Francisco. Cal. William =. Gault.
John s. Highlands, Miss Belle Haight. Miss
Anna Z. Ayres. Cincinnati. Ohio; w. ID.
Cosby. Virginia.
Exchange and Bollard.-G. z. Webb, Win
ston, n. c.; Sterling Smith. Winston. N. c.;
D. j. Macaulay, South Carolina o. ID. Cot
ton, Chicago; G. w. Dreyer, New York; Miss
Lily @. Morehead. Leakville. ~ c.; Thomas
Pessard, Raleigh. \. CT Julius Louis. Balti-
New York; ,. +: Spinning. Lynn. Mass;
M. Story, N: Williams, B. N, John
ston. Boston. Mass; N. NJ. Martin. Virginia;
George Miller Baltimore, Nd; 7. W. Nc
Alter. Chattanooga 3. W. Whitmore, Cleys-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09

land O.; AR. Anglea, Hampton, Va; J; d.
mnndsrson. New York; W. II. Taylor. Nor
folk, Va: I. p Robertson. Baltimore A. ND D.
Francis f. Hill, New York; =. r. ~, h s,nl IL
h HsSe i and wife. nurse and two children Miss
Eva Hoee, Miss Daisy Mason Miss Hiss! Alice s Ira-
bus. Miss A. Hendricks, :; 4; H9ge' rfank-
ODD oppe nj Eddyville, Ky Morris Apt
New York: j. II. Townsend, Philadelphia; A..
Z. Colbert, city.
American Hotsl.-s; H; 0yerton, W g.
Charles i. Steel, city: T. b. Paxton. North
Carolina: G. NJ Grayson, Frederick City,
Md; S. II. Dunn. Virginia; Charles Mitchell,
William Johnson. San Francisco, CAL; F.
Fortman Roanoke. Va; ID. X. Keener, Mag
noIia. n. C.; J. Z. jenkins, Cleveland, n. c.;
Isaac b. Davenport. W. II. Willard, North
Carolina; A: G.. Cox, Durham. \. G.; a M.
Shaw. Jr.. Mrs. Snyder. G. B. Duhee, North
Carolina: r. 7. Hubbard, Buckingham; VIII
liam A. Brown, Washington. ID. 9.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
REMARKABLE RECLUSE.
"Uncle BILLY" Borst Dies and Leaves His
Gold Which Made Him Miserable.

Gold Which Made Him Miserable.
CHARLOTTE. n. c.. July s--lSpecial j.
Old Uncle Billy" Borst, of No. 10 Township
Cabarrus county, died the other day. and his
body was buried at Bethel He was about
eighty years DID, was a bachelor, and was
known to be misery in his habits to won
derfu degree His only companions were
two dogs and an old negro woman who had
been living with him during his entire life
His real estate consisted Of 100 acres of
land his home place containing 500 acres.
which he left jointly to his two nepbews,
Allen and Peter Borst. The former is his
executor. The balance was left to other
nephews in 100 acre lots each. Search
was instituted in his cabin. and in old
bureau drawers. old cupboards. in pitchers,
jars, in old clothes pockets. in old stockings
and in cracks in his miserable house was
found $4,000 in gold besides large quantity
Of gold dust and bull on In the search a
package from Charlotte bank was found
containing several hundred dollars that had
never been opened at all. This was received
by him i'll 1890. Last spring he made lis
tax returns, and gave in a. money on hand
S4O0 lie had corn and bacon on hand four
years old and some hay that had been stacked
for twenty five years. He eased his con-
science by leaving of his hard-earned savings
500 10 Bethel church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-09
FIVE FISHERMEy DROWNED.
Tho Danica Wrecked During the Storm With
Fatal Results.

GALVESTON Tex. July s.--The loss on Gal
weston Island from Sunday nights storm did
not amount to more than $1,000. The citizens
were more scared than hurt.
The fishing smack Danica. commanded by
Captain Robert Frankovich. was wrecked off
Smiths Point. on the north side of Galveston
bay. during the squall Monday morning and
FIVE of the six men aboard of her were
drowned. Those drowned were: Robert
Frankovich. Frank Milliovich, Pete Strangel,
Jack Speech. and an unknown man.
News of the terrible disaster was brought to
the city Monday evening by Vincent Sage
vich, the sole survivor of the little craft.
The sloop Mattre left last night to search
for the bodies of the unfortunate men.