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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
L.M. OyerbY RepOrted Dead.

MEHERRIN, VA, Nov 1-Special-lt
is reported that Mr.. j. w. oVerby, eN-
member Of the Legislature and ex-county
treasurer, died suddenly at his home, In
the lower end of the county, Sunday
night The intelligence brings sorrow 10
his many friends, and he is great loss to
the Democratic party.
The local Democracy Is we'll organized,
and squads Of three to five are riding
the district looking after all voters and
doing coed work in converting the Third
partyites, and before the day of election
many. If not all, who once intended vot-
ing the Third party ticket will vote the
Democratic ticket.
There IS an effort among some OF the
white Republicans to organize their par
ty, but II being sObadly demoraiized, they
cannot get 1t fully in shape for the com
ing election.
Rain is badly needed here. There has
been but one rain here in over month.
The farmers have about finished sowing
wheat, but little has come up, owing to
the dry weather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
SCANDAL TRIAL RESUMED.
Witnesses Examined In the Leader smyth
Case.

LONDON, Nov. 2.-The Leader Smyth
lcandal trial was resumed " day. The
courtroom was again thronged with an
audience OF arstocrats and hangers-on OF
aristocracy. The sympathy Of the specta-
tors seemed TO be with Mrs. Leader. Mrs.
Leader was again called to the witness
stand She submitted patiently to the re-
newed crOss-eXamination by Sir Edward
Clarke. She named five persons, who she
said, knew that Captain Trench had pre-
scnted her with n brooch.
She asserted that she was acquainted
with Captain Trench previous 10 September,
1891, and she gave the details OF their
meetings together and their correspondence.
Mrs. Leader also asserted that Mrs. Smyth
had told her that she had lost her brooch
at Dover Lieutenant Lender was next
called. lie ccrrObOrated his wife's testl-
mony Herbert Robinson, soldier, who
had been a servant 10 Lieutenant Leader
in Egypt. testified that he had cleaned the
brooch In Egypt.
Mrs. Nellie POrtaus. wife Of Captain Por-
taus Of the British army. testified that
Mrs. Leader sent her the brooch soon after
her return 10 Cairo. The brooch sent 10
her was, the witness said, identified with
the brooch produced In court. Two ser
wants also testified that they had seen the
brooch in Mrs. Leaders possession months
before Mrs. Smyth had lost the brooch
The case for the plaintiff was closed, and
Sir Edward Clarke began his address TO
the jury.
In his opinion for the defense, Sir Ed
ward insisted that Mrs. Smyth was justi-
| fed in believing that Mrs. Leader was the
culprit who had taken the brooch II was
certain that Mrs. Leader had visited Mrs
Smyth on September Dist, and that the
brooch was missing. Sir Edward urged
| the improbability Of an innocent woman
sending a sketch Of the brooch TO her SC.
licitOr when the charge was made. Mrs
Smyth then took the stand She testified
that Mrs. Leader often stayed at the home
Of witness and saw the brooch frequently
The witness never saw Mrs. Leader wear
any similar brooch.
when l saw the brooch In Dlbden's
shop" said Mrs. Smyth. II was so upset
that l cannot remember now what said
then. l may have accused Mrs. Leader Of
the theft / do so now ANYHOW, "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
Uoce Takes the Place of Kent.

LOCUST LANE, VA. Nov. Especial
The political situation is still favorable
TO the Democrats In this section.
Major Kent did not meet his appoint
ments In our county Mr.. Hoge filled
his place at Hilton, and gave the au-
dience his views from an Alliance stand
point. He said that he was still as true
as ever to the Alliance principles. but
failed TO see his way clearly into the
Peoples party. He denounced the Force
hill and other iniquitous measures Of the
Republicans. The Democrats Will carry
this county (ScotD for Cleveland and
Marshall.
General Ayers Will make a series OF
speeches In this section during the week
for Cleveland and Marshall.
A. W. Nash was recently hit with a
rock on the head by an unknown man,
and is still in a precarlous condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
BIG RAILROAD WRECK
MANY LIVES LOST IN An ENGLISH
RAILWdT COLLTSIOS.
On Account OF Heavy Fog tho Signals
were Obscured; and the Express Kan
Into Goods Train-A Horrible Scene.

LONDON. Nov "A terrible accident
ACCOMPANIED by a number Of deaths
occurred early this morning near IhrisA'
in Yorkshire. The east coast express
train for London left Edinburgh at lo'SV
last niaht The express train being uh-
usually heavy, was divided into two se'-
tions. The first section proceeded sateiy
to London, arriving at the usual hour'
The second section had nearly hundred
uassengers on board, including seVerai
noblemen and other distinguished people
The tain. which consisted Of coaches
from Dundee, Perth, Abroath and Abef-
deem, swept safely through southern scot
land and the extreme north or Enslalu
a thick fog prevailed, and il Was cificuit
for the driver TO discern the signals. APP
nroaching Thrlsk the fog was thicke:
than ever, and at a point about two ana
a-hnlf miles from that town the signals
we're entirely obscured, and the express
train collided at full speed with a goods
train lying on a siding at Manor II )use.
The wreck Of the express train was com
rlete.
The engine came full tilt against the
goods train and toppled over, smashed
and dismantled, with the carriages after
it. into a field. The carriages were broken
and jammed together and most OF the
passengers were caught in their conf
partments as in so many taps. The
wreck took fire almost instantly from es-
Gaping gas. and the shrieks of the dying
and wounded. amid the smoke and flane'
made a horrible scene. Those who man
aged to extricate themselves uninJured
hastened 10 assist others who were yet
alive and caught in the wreck.
1t was difficult work. owirg TO the way
in which the carriages were crushed to-
gether and the trouble in opening COM
partment doors. that were fastened after
the usual British fashion. .Ien and
women could be heard shrieking for as
sistance. and ore man, who was slowly
icing burned TO death and who could not
get out, begged the rescuers, in Heaven 5
name. TO kill him. II is known that not
less than ten are dead. and that thirty
are injured. twelve Of them seriously.
The Marquis of Tweedale and the Mar
ouis Of Huntley, the latter lord In walt
ing to Queen Victoria, were on the train.
The Marquis OF Tweedaie escaped unin-
iured. and although an elderly gentle
man. he did active service in assisting TO
rescue others. The Marquis OF Huntley
was slightly bruised. Captain Duncan
Mcleod. of the Forty-second highland
ers, is among the killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
SUICIDE OF SCHWATKA.
THE WE'LL KN0WN ARCTIC Ex-
PLOEER TAXES HIS LIFE.
Picked up on tho Street in m Upcou.
scious Condition - No Cause Assigned
for the Act-Sketch of His Career.

PORTLAND. OREGON. Nov. About
8 O'Clock this morning Lieutenant Frederick
Schwatka. the famous Arctic explorer, Was
picked up on First street in an unconscious
condition. Beside him lay bottle OF lauds-
mum. He was removed TO police station.
where he soon died. 1t was undoubtedly
case of suicide.
Frederick Schwatka was born at Galena,
ILL.,. Septembe Der 70. lSi9. Tie graduated
from West Point in 1871 and served in the
United States cavalry until 1873. he also
received medical degree; was admitted to
the bar in Nebraska From June. 1873. to
September. 1880, he had command OF tha
Franklin search party IN the Arcuc. whlon
ACCOMPLISHED the longest sled Journey on
record. 325f miles. occupying eleven
months. The search party discovered and
buried many of the skeletons or Sir John
Franklin's party.
Schwatkas second expedition was for tho
Government in Alaska. along the YUKON
river. His party fioated down the river
| 3O5 miles ON a raft. the longest record
raft tourney. In 1884 Schwatka resigned
the commission of first lieutenant or the
Third cavalry. aud two years later he made
au expedition for the New York Times
among the Mount ST. Elias Alps. the chief
mountain being assembled over 1000 feet.
In 1889 be made al expedition TO the nortn-
ern part of old Mexico, practically unex-
plOred.
Lieutenant Schwatka received the ko-
ouette Arctic medal from the Geographical
Society OF Paris, and he was honorary mem
Der OF several iorelgn societies. his DOCKS
are Along Alsska's Great River" Nim-
rod in the North" and The Children OK
the Cold"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
A DISASTROUS RAILROAD WRECK
Three Trains Run Together and Completely
Blockade the Track.

PITTSBURG, PA. Nov "A disas-
trous wreck occurred on the Fort Wayne
road. at the Washington-avenue cross
ing IN Allegheny. about l o'clock this
morning. when a fast freight from the
East was hit by the keystone express
from Chicago, smashing six cars and
badly wrecking the engine Of the ex-
press. In the confusion no precauuon
was taken 10 flag the fast express out
of Chicago, and this train, running at
terrific speed. crashed into the first
wreck, completing a blockade of the
three tracks Engineer Sauerback, OF
the Chicago express, was badly crushed.
The fireman was badly hurt. The pas
sengers in each OF the express trains
were badly frightened. and many rushed
out on the tracks in their night clothes.
After about an hours delay the tracks
were cleared, and extra engines pro-
ceeded with the passenger trains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
KILLED BY MS NEPHEW.
Wash James Literally Cut to Pieces with
Hafcbet.

GRAYSON. KY. Nov. 2.-Wash James
was killed by his nephew. Champ BiGgs. at
Pleasant Valley, this morning. There has
been bad blood between the parties for
some time. This feeling grew out OF the
death Of James brother Henry, VINO WAS
killed year ago by Richard kyser. James
came to town early this morning. and wniie
here became intoxicated. He then started
home. and. passing the Biegs mouse. saw
Champ at work upon the barn. He called
upon him to come down. which he did.
James then assaulted him. and B.gRs de-
Tended himself with hstchet. In few
moments James was literally cut to pieces;
His bowels protrudrd from ghsstly wound
in bis stomach. He fell to the ground IN
conscious and was taken TO his home by
neighbors, where he shortly afterwards
died.
Biggs is twenty years old and a son OF
James sister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
SENATOR HILLS ADVICE.
THE GREAT DEMOCRAT SPEAkS TO
ALARGE CROWD ar PORT JERTTS.
lie Urges Activity on the Part Of All True
Dsmoc atf--JUdge Rae's Reasons
for supporting Cleveland.

PORT JERNlS. y. y. Nov. 2-Sena-
tor Hi spoke here to-day 20 one Of the
largest crowds that ever gathered in
the opera-house. The crush TO get In
the hall was great and many people
were unable 10 obtain admttence az all.
Il Is estimated that 300 persons were
jammed IN the hall and 1000 were turned
away. Senator Hill arrived on tho noon
train. and was met at the depot by about
1000 persons and escorted 10 the Fowler
House. After lunching with the local
committee and number OF prominent
Democrats from the congressional dis
trjct the Senator was escorted TO the
opera -house by about hye hundred peo-
pie In line
bIvrnan Mccormick. and, as he arose, he
was greeted with prolonged cheers. He
spoke as follows
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow-Citizens.-l
Am pleased to meet you this afternoon TO
discuss the great issues Of this campaign.
/ am here to speak in behalf Of the cleo
ton OF our standard-bearers. Cleveland
and Stevenson (Applause) This is not
only a pleasure, but II IS also duty,
which ] owe to the Democratic party
that party which has honored me so far
above my deserts In the past, and that
party which has given me repeatedly its
confidence now. The first point l make
IS that the country was harmonious ana
pacifed under the wise and statesmanlike
policy OF the administration OF Cleveland
IN 1854 (applause) and the entire and com
plete pacifcation OF the country.
/ in
ter now for the first time made public
from the distinguished judge of Indiana
Judge Grefham. Of the circuit court Of
the United States (applause). In which he
says:
Il know no reason why. in substance,
simply because / heretofore have voted
the Republican ticket why / should not
now vote with the Democratic party
What / do IN the future depends upon the
new issues that arise. but IN this cam
paign and at this time. I think 1t Is my
duty and l propose TO vote as my con-
fdcnce dictates. and in this campaign I
think / shall vote for the Democratic
party"
In the course Of his remarks Senator
Iinl paid Congressman Henry Bacon,
who was present, and who was rcnomi-
mated a very high compliment. He also
called upon all Democrats to support
the ticket nOm the top TO the bottom.
In closing his speech Senator Hill saI!
I'VE have two notices: No interfer-
ence with Federal elections no public
taxation for private purposes Take
these two principles home and STUDY
them. If you do the Democratic party
will win a great victory next Tuesday"
AS the Senator finished he was cheered
uproariously. After the meeting the Sen
ator held a brief reception a the Fowler
House. and left for the West on the 6
o'clock train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
REPUBLICAN INDIGNATIoN
Over the Proclamation Advising Democrats
Not to Allow Federal Interference.

NEW YORK. Nov. AT Republican
State headquarters to-day there was con-
siderable indignation over the proclama-
ton issued yesterday, which advised
Democrats to stand upon their rights, and
not allow Federal election inspectors
within the guard-rail Of the polling places
or in any way TO interfere with voters
The opinion was expressed that Mr.. Shee-
han. who issued the proclamation, had
no right TO encourage a conflict between
State and Federal authorities, as they
claimed that he did by his proclama-
tiOn.
The officials Of the Democratic State
committee gave il out this morning that
as a result Of the conference with the
county leaders, they were able TO state
that Cleveland and Stevenson would carry
this State by from 80 900 to $4,000 majority
Chairman Garter again denies that
Frick or the Carnegie Steel Company has
contributed to the Republican campaign
fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
Race. JIarrisonbnre.

HARRISONBURG. VA. Nov. 2-Spe-
cial.-The races at the Fair here to-day
resulted as follows: Trotting, three-m min
ute class, purse S200-Membrino Star.
owned by r. c. Bedford, won first money.
Time, 1902 IL. Lady Bell owned by ROD
ert Hoffman. won second money; j.
/ c.. owned by j. c. Smith, won third
money.
The two-thlrty class. trotting, is as
vet tie between Johnny b.. owned by
n. r. Stives. OF Bedford, Penn, and
Problem. owned by Mr.. Workman, OF
Ronceverte. w. Va. This race will be
finished In the morning. 1t Is very hot
contest The running one mile race was
won nv Rhea, Time, 1855 Connonade
came second.
The beautiful dwelling occupied by
Dr. T.. A. Herring on south Main street
here caught fire this evening and much
damage was done 10 it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
THE EARTHoUAKE FESTIVAL.
A Number of WHEEL. in Line lombard
nent of Fort sumter.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. Nov. 2.-The
earthquake festival is growing to enor-
nous proportions Tonight the city was
practically turned over to the wheelmen
OF the South Atlantic States. Nearly 300
wheels with lanterns were in the process
sion. Charleston was specially niumi-
mated for the occasion, and more than
10000 people witnessed the parade. The
one mile bicycle race was won by Isaac
Baird, of Charleston in 2:5S; f. G. Swa-
field. Of Columbia, second, in 1901, and
John Baird. Of Charleston, third. in 3l5.
The officers Of the Federal fleet spent
the day in bird hunting. The lombard
ment Of Fort Sumter tomorrow night
will be the crowning event OF the week
In order to avoid any misunderstanding
orders have been issued 10 the partici-
pants in the pyrotechnlc display that no
flags OF any kind are TO be borne In the
procession OF monitors or in the pyro-
technical floats which will engage in the
display.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
THIRD PARTT SELLING OUT.
Tho Prohibitionists Rspudiate Their Lea
dership-A Political Sensation.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, Nov. 2.-The
Journal has the following special from Des
Moines. Iowa: Details OF the selling out of
the Third party y-Prohbitionists to the Demo-
Gratis have been made public here and has
caused a great political sensation. The
Democratic paid $500 TO the chairman OF
the State central committee. This money
has been used to boom the Third party. the
object being to draw as many votes from
the Republican ticket as possible.
The go between" was newspaper man
named John Pope. He first approached +.
III. HuLbell. millionaire Democrat. but he
refused TO have ANYTHING TO do with the
tcheme. Afterwards. when the Democratic
national committeeman. j. j. Richardson. re-
turned from New York with the money. the
deal was consummated. The Prohibtionists
who have been sincere are very much
stirred up. and many of them are openly re-
pudiating the Third party leadership.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
RAILROAD RATES.
Owners aud Presidents of Kailroad and
steanphip Lines to Meet on the 12th

NEW YORK, Nov. 2-At the request CT
Mr.. w. 7. Clyde, the owners and Presi-
dents Of every railroad and steamship line
east Of the Mississippi and south OF the
Ohio river have been called to meet in this
city on November 18th. The purpose OF
the meeting is TO talk over the rate stu-
alton in the North. Another meeting OF
the traffic managers CT these same lines
n been called for November 10Th In this
city, at which the plans agreed upon at the
previous meeting will be. carried into effect
This is part Of grand plan which the
present managers Of the Richmond Termi-
nal system have conceived to help not only
the Richmond Terminal, but all other roads
In the South.
Mr. Clyde says that an agreement on the
part OF these companies 10 advance rates
will make a difference 10 Richmond Termi-
nal OF over S4O0O,OO0 year and differ
ence Of over s10,Ooo0O0 to Southern roads
generally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
Renort NJ the Mint Director.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Nov. 2.-Direc-
tor OF the Mint Leach, in his annual re-
port, says the coinage OF gold and silver
in the various countries OF the world dur
Ing the cal, rdar year 1891. go far as re-
ported, aggregated: Gold, sll0,ls3 735; sill,
YER, Sl35, 5,OOs,142 The stock OF gold ana
silver in the United States on November
l. 1892. based upon official tabulauons,
brought forwarl from year TO year, was
approximately: Gold, $3.50, 0n ,S63; silver,
S5S7,6l+05l total, sl.243, 656,sl4. The
amount Of money In actual circulation tout
side OF treasury vaults. including paper
and metallic. was s1.G06, 1885, 735, or 24.o4
per head.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
The fteport Denied

LONDON, Nov. at is denied that the
leading members of the Cabinet have
been in any way influenced as 10 accept
ing an invitation to the Lord Mayor $
banquet by the fact that the new Lord
Mayor is a Roman Catholic. and ii is as
serted on well-infoTmed authority that a
majority OF the Ministers will be present.
Nevertheless, there is a painful feeling
among Roman Catholics In regard to the
fact that both Mr.. Gladstone and Sir
William Harcourt will be absent. The
excuse for the latter is the trouble with
his eyes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
THE PREsIDENr,s RESPONSE.
He Acknowledge the Expressions of sy m

pHihv Nt'h Hin -@lf nnd FHmlf
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2.-The Presi-
dent this morning made public the fol-
lowing card In response to the innumer-
able letters and kilograms Of coincidence
Of sympathy received by him during the
past few weeks:
THE expressions Of sympathy with me
and with my family in our great sorrow,
from individuals, from societies, from
church conventions, from public meet
ings. from political clubs and committees
Of all parties. and, indeed, from all our
people, have been so tender and so full
of respect and love for Mrs. Harrison
that | reluctantly abandon the purpose
Of making a personal acknowledgment of
each. We are grateful, very grateful
for this cup Of good will, and for your
prayerful intercessions. May God give to
each OF you in every trial that grace
and strength which you have asked for
US"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
Deacon Divorce snit Dismissed.

PARIS. Nov, 2.-The Tribunal Of the
Seine to-day dismissed the suit brought by
Mrs. Deacon agains. her husband for di-
yorce on the ground of alleged cruelty.
The presiding Judge severely scored Mrs.
Deacon for bringing the suit on such friyo-
lous grounds. while she herself was under
grave charges, and the court ordered that
the eldest OF the children. now in convent,
should be given to Mr.. Deacon. Both Mr..
aud Mrs. Deacon were IL court and Mrs.
Deacon was deeply affected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
The BehrIng Sea Case.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 2.-Ex-Min'
lister +. J. Phelps, Of Vermont; Mr.. James
c. Carter. of New York and Judge Blod-
gctt, of Chicago, counsel for the United
States in the Bchring sea case, were closet
ed with Secretary II State Foster all day
at the State Department The sixty days
within which the United States must file
It's counter case under the terms OF the
treaty expires on the Tth OF next month.
and the consultation was over the first
rough draft Of the United States reply
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
Death of Mrs. Matilda Trout.

STAUNTON, VA. Nov. Especial
Mrs. Matilda n. Trout died at O'clock
this morning. Mrs. Trout had been in
failing health for some months, never
having recovered from an attack OF grip.
She was seventy-six years old. and was
a sister OF the late DR.. Francis II. Strib-
ling. and wife OF Mr.. Nicholas K Trout,
for many years mayor OF this city. Mrs.
Trout has many relations ali over Vir-
ginia, to whom this announcement will
be a severe shock. She leaves five
daughters and one son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03

LONDON. Nov. 2.-Another railway ac-
cdent is reported, this time from Liver
pool Last night a train on the Mersey
railway. loaded with passengers. many OF
whom had been on the Birkenhead ferry
boat when 1t colided with the ship Euri-
dice. was leaving the ferry station when 1t
ran into m engine and was badly damaged.
Three passengers were killed and about
fifty injured Some OF the injured Will
probably die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03

COLUMBIA. S. c.. Nov. dorsey
Goodin OF Timmonsville, deliberately
heat his seven-year-old daughter to death
Saturday. He whipped the child win with
a large leather strap. having an IRON
buckle on one end. for twenty minutes
and then picking the little giri up,
hurled her to the floor. She died snoruy
afterwards. GoodIn Is in jail. and threats
of lynching are heard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03

NEW YORK, Nov 1.-TWO OF the
Pennsylyania Railroad Company's floats,
carrying twenty-four cars OF merchan-
disc and towed by a tug-boat, were run
down opposite Pier this morning by
the North German-Lloyd steamer Kaiser
wilhelm II. The floats and cars were
sunk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03

the Weaver electors from the Cleveland
electoral ticket, In accordance with their
request. The order has not yet been
served and as the ballots are now be-
ing printed, Il Is likely that the Cleveland
ticket viii appear after all on election
dav headed by the Weaver electors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-03
cox.rnnr McKIrlry's Tour.

SCRANTON, PA. Nov. 2.-GoVernor
MCKINLEY. after coming down through the
counties OF Northeastern Pennsylyanin,
Binchamton, and making addresses az
Towanda. Tunkhannock and TaylorsVilie,
on his way hither. finished his part IN the
campaign here tonight. At Towanda;
which is the centre of a rich Agricultural
section. his remarks were heard by VAST
throne OF skilled mechanics.