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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

stock. A farmer whose name cannot be
learned, was oyertaken by the storm while
returning from town and was struck by light
ming aud killed
MUCH DAMAGE At NORFOLK.
At Norfolk it tore down number of
houses and broke many windows. A tent oc-
cupled by family named Palmer was blown
away and little child seriously injured. The
Episcopal church and the residence OF G.. O..
Miller were demolished Falling de-
bris seriously injured two Of the Miller
children. The Episcopal church is total
wreck and cannot be repaired. The Congre-
gatonal church had the bel and dome blown
from il. and landed in the street below. The
church was otherwise damage. but probably
the loss will be slight. At tha time there
were about twenty-five persons in the build
ing.
At Sutton considerable damage was done.
Joseph Needon and his family, including
eight chi dren. were IN his house when It's was
crush ed and scattered all over the prarle. but
not n scratch or bruise was inflicted on any
of the family Several barns and other
buildings we're blown away.
In Omaha the wind played havoc with the
wires. Most OF the dag not a wire could be
used. All wires West are down. Many
small buildings wore destroyed. but no one
was injured. IL was the worst wind-storm
visiting Nebraska in years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
MIGHrY DrNAHITE ExrLosIoM
Four People Killed and an Awful Destruction
OF Property.


BusuvoHA,f. Ala. April AT Bessemer
this afternoon the plant of the Sterling Dyna-
mite Company exploded. causing an awful
destruction Of property and instantly killing
Tbev are Walter Lake. George Hartley,
I'd Boykin and Frank Boykin. The first
three were working III the packlng-fo9m o,
the plaut when tho explosion occurred aud
v,sre blown 10 atoms. The largest piece of
sny of their bodies left was one foot OF Frank
Boykin. Nobody knows the cause OF the e.
In the packing-room there were hun,
dreds OF tons OF dynamite. all OF
which blew up. and where the house
ina loss il estimated AT $4,000. The
nIant IS entirely destroyed. All OF the VIC
tims we're young men. and Lake and Hartley
leave families. Trees were uprooted for 100
feet around. and nearly every pane Of glass IN
the town was broken. People IN this city
thought it was an earthquake.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
ANOTHER CASE OF STRANGE LOVE.
MR. FERRELL'S MURDERER.
A Soap Peddier Admits Having Denit tho
Fatal Blow

DRrRoIr. MIoH.. April The mystery sur
rounding the death of Thomas n. ferroll. the
young Danyille (ya.) travelling man who was
knocked down on Monroe avenue, this city.
Wednesday afternoon, has been cleared. Do
tectives Baler and Boberitz 1T 6 o'clock last
NIGHT learned that the man who struck Ferrell
was George Sno0k. y soap peddler. Shook.
who is under arrest. is twenty-four years old
and married. He IS known in Pittsburg,
by the name OF Cameron. Shook met terrel
on Cadillac Square and they left the place to-
gether. proceeding up Monroe avenue to the
place where Ferrel was found unconscious on
fhe sidewalk Shook admits hitting Ferreil
on the head and claims he did it in self-de-
fense. Ferrell had only been married two
months. His father will arrive in Detroit to-
morrow 10 take charge Of the remains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
AssURANcEs or GOOD FAIrH.
The Terminal People send Greetings to the
Central Receiver.

T
Central Receiver.
SAVANNAH, Ga, April The Richmond
Terminal people in New York to-day sent as
surances 10 the Central railroads director
receivers that they would not only not hamper
them III their operations of the road. but
would help them as far as possible 10 put it
on O paying basis speedily.
The Terminal Company holds five millions
of the Central's securities which are practi-
cally unsalabe. except at great sacrifice and
unremuneratiye until the Central is again
earning dividends. TIE Centrals directors
have decided that as soon as accounts are
made up they will demand payment from
the Richmond and Danylle Company OF what
it owes the Central probably half a million
dollars-and if II is not met they will 90 into
court. get judgment and press the case 10 the
end even If it means a receiver Tor the Rich
mOnd and DanYlle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

negro was hanged in the jail-yard here at II
o'clock this morning. His neck was broken
by the fall and he died IN twelve minutes.
Over 10. 900 people witnessed the execution.
Cook died gamely. and expressed the belief
that he was going straight 10 heaven.
Cook killed his employer. andrew kaier. q
well-known planter. IN October, last year.
The object Of the murder was robbery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
j. III. Harrison Indorsed.

W,suIxoToS. ID. c.. April THE Rspubli-
cans of the Mghth Virginia district. L0ud0un
county. Republican clubs held meeting last
night AZ Lincoln and unanimously indorsed
j. IA. Harrison Tor delegate 10 the National
Convention, believing him 20 be the strongest
man of their race In the district Mr. Harri-
son has already been ndorsed by most Of the
tan ooupfies
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
Murdered vi. Mother and Aunt.

Horsros. Tx. April Walter f. Shaw.
the supposed murderer Of his mother and her
aged sister. who were found at their resi-
dence with their throats cut. has been traced
TO Galveston and captured Ho was too
drunk 10 give any account Of himself His
underclothes were covered with blood
There is little doubt about his guilt. No
motive is assigned for the horrible deed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
Threatening Letters From Anarchists.

PARIS. April Threatening letters have
been received by the police commlssary who
was in charge OF the officers who arrested
Ravachol. the Anarchist. The waiter and
restaurant keeper who gave information to
the police have received similar mlssiyes.
The police have learned that Ravachol in
some way secured permit in regular form
dynamite stores near the Bourse The police
are trying 20 find out how the permit was
procured, the regulations on that subject be-
ing stringent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
stout Refused n New Trial.

ELErox MD.. April Judge Waters. of
the Hartford County Court, after hearing
argument by the counsel. refused TO grant a
new trial 10 Alfred Stont. colored, convicted
OF murder IN the first degree for killing
George .Ditmore. an aged farmer residing
near Chesapeake City. this county on Feb
ruary 2. 1891. The case will now 90 TO the
court Of appeals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
In Honor of James whl,eomb Riley.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 1.-The Presi-
dent and Mrs Harrison gave a reception to-
night in honor of James Nhitcomb kilev, tho
Hoosier poet. Mr.. Riley entertained the
company with a number OF selections. prn-
cipally from his own writings, and WAS
heartily applauded 1T the end of each The
guests heard Mr. Riley in the East room. and
at the conclusion OF his rendltions repaired 10
the State dining-room. where Il collation. was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
coros. Fouud Near the Railway Track.

NoarHrAsr. Mp, April The body of an
unknown man. apparently twcnty-four years
of age and well dressed, was found early this
morning near the track Of the Philadelphia.
wilmington and Baltimore railway hore. 10
is is supposed that no was riding on n freight
tram and lost his balance. His body was
comuletely cut in two. lie was about fvs
feet three inches in height and had all tho APP
pearance Of an lrshman. His body was takon
70 EiktOn this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
Killed on tho Bridge over the su.qushanna.

PERRYTLLE, MD.. April l.-Joseph Raynor:
last evening by the Washington aud New York
limited express, north bound. on the Phila-
delphis. Wilmington and baltimore railway
while crossing the bridge over the Susque-
hanna river at this place. He was sixty years
old and leaves two children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

In the expectation that an interesting silver
debate might be sprung. notwithstanding Mr.
Norcan's informally announced intention Of
deferring discussion on his silver resolution
tll Monday next there was very full atten-
dance of senators, especially on the Demo-
crarcside.
Dernocratic committee, who had been absent
from the Senate for week or two. reap
peared in his seat. wearing magnificent
blood red Giant de Battaille" rose IN has but
ton.hole. and conyersed II an animated man
ner with Mr.. Hill. OF New York, his immedi-
ate neighbor to the left
Mr. Mills of Texas was In his seat very
early and occupied his time III LOOKING over a
collection of newspaper clippings.
Nr Palmer OF Illinois. was IN very earnest
conversation with Mr. est Of Missouri, who
took a seat alongside Of him.
Mr.. Butler, OF South Carolina. wheeled
around in his char for lengthy conference
with Mr. German. OF Maryland, whose seat u
Ia the next row behind him
on the Republican side Messrs. sherman,
loar, Allison and other leaders were Oh the
alert
Sir. Morgan. however, early se. the question
al rest by stating formally that he did not IN
tend 20 call up his resolution unul Alonday
next.
Thereupon routine business was resumed.
a. his Characteristic bills TO authorize the
Secretary of the Treasury TO. exchange
treasury notes al par Tor all outstanding
| nited States bonds
somewhat tedious and uninteresting dis
cusslon OF minor details Of the Indian Appro-
pratiOn bill. whose main features were
adopted Yesterday. was then entered upon.
Mr. Dawes in the course OF the discussion,
took occasion 70 comment upon the undue
haste which lie thought had characterized the
eIOrts % ciyillze the Indians Dy breaking up
tribal relations and establishing them upon
lands allotted in severalty. He asserted that
there were Indians who had been dumped
down upon lands in seyeralty without
plows or knowledge Of how 10 use them
II they had them; without sheep or
cattle to Craze, and whose last condition
was worse than their first. il was not posi-
BE ~ communicate civilization Immediately
by act OF Congress. 1t was matter 9f very
slow growth
A rather striking diversion was occasioned
during the debate by Mr.. Hosr, OF Massa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
DOBY WIN rBE GOLDEN RULE.
Nine Lives Were Lost With the Burning OF
the steamer.

Nine Lives Were Lost with the Burning Of
the steamer.
CINCINNATI. O.. April 1t is now known
that there were eight people drowned fromthe
steamer Golden Rule. which burned yesterday
at the foot Of Sycamore street Their names
are Miss Nellie Maloney, Frank i. Riley,
second mate Deck Hands William Morrison
and Mat Homer, four unknown colored
roustabouts. Rev. George Easton, of New
Orleans. is missing. Nothing Is left OF tho
Golden Rule but water-logged, sunken hull
and "A partially consumed wheel. The
Memphis wharf boat Is a skeleton OF charred
timbers and the steamer Fleetw0odis IS slightly
damaged
At first it was thought the fire started from
the fire doors on the boiler deck, but II is
pretty certain now that the fire started IN the
hold. Either barrel of coal oil or one OF var
nish burst when thrown down in the hold.
The flames caught from the lanterns which the
men used in the hold and spread rapidly. For
this reason it is believed that Mt least four
steyedores were caught in the place. As near
as can be roughly estimated the steamer had
passenger list Of about eighty. with crew
Of perhaps ten stevedOres and the regular list
of officers cooks. SC. At the first cry OF fire
Il passengers many OF whom We're IN the
cabin. made haste 10 run for their lives, and
almost oil Of them were saved.
The only passenger known 20 be dead is
Miss Nellie MalOney She was a friend Of
Captain Skinkles' family. and had gone down
10 bid her friends goodbye. Her death must
have been fearful. as it s thought that her
body was caught by the wheel Of the Her
cules Carrel. as a shred of her dress was
found hanging 20 the wheel.
AT LEAST MINI PRnfsHgD.
Iater-This morning Diver Erhart WAS
sent for 10 search tor bodies supposed t. be
in the hold of the burned vessel. 70 IS now
known that at least nine persons pershed.
John Quinch. la0orer. who rushed up the
stairs Of the hatchway and escaped Just in
time says several men were at work on the
larboard side of the vessel at the time and
that none Of them escaped.
THIS evening a cannon was fired over tho
wreck Of the steamer IN the hope of raising
some OF the bodies Stories are being circu-
laied 10 the effect that there might have been
as many as eighteen men in the hold. nine on
each side of the vessel. As the mate
is dead there is no one who can state posi-
lively the number of roustabouts who We're
handling the freight when the vessel caught
ire. and nothing will be known until tho null
is searched By the divers
The porter of the Golden Rule said to-day
that he noticed that an unusually large num-
Der of ladies' and several children were eo)ard
tho boat. tie believes that more passengers
than Miss Maloney persisted either by being
drowned or were burned to death.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

Np1BounsE. April 1.-Deeming. the mur-
derer arrived in Melbourne this morning in
the steamer Ballarat An immense crowd
awaited him. but the wharf ana streets were
oscorfed 10 iail. The crowd h0o,ed the pri-
eoner but attempted no violence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

Nrw Yong. April The business failures
occurring throughout the country during tho
la I seven days uumter for the United States.
1919. Canada 10. total, 2is. as compared with
23l last week. $40 tho week previous to the
last and 243 for the corresponding week vt
last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

WI1KrsBAnEE. Pa. April Miss Nc
Carthy's millinery store was burned to-day
and Mrs. Easy. who attempted 10 enter the
building 10 save her six-year-old daughter
was killed. together with the child. by an ex-
ploson Of powder in sporting goods store adj
ioiniug. Two or three other buildings were
burned. and the total loss is $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
cowhided the Man Who Insul,od iror.

SpRINGrIrLD, ONO. April l. - Yesterday
afternoon Mrs. Albert Thompson, OF sugar
Grove pubicly cowhided james j. Lurton,
a married man employed by her husband. for
insulting her last Saturday Lurton tried 70
escape but she held him of and marched him
up the street, where in the presence OF her
husband. she lashed him across the face with
her buggy whip til the man screamed with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

DR.. Thomas Nelson Page In New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS. April l.-lSpecial. The
Grand Opera-H House. teeming with the elite Of
Louisiana. greeted DR.. Pages reading tonight
He is the guest of the accomplished DR..
Bruins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

Rnr1Gu. n. c., April associate Judge
Josenb ! Davis. of the North Carolina i'u-
nreme Court. was carried to his home in
Louisburg in private car ns tnis evening his
Hat Hat his condition is such as to give alarm TO
his many friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

Among the people Of the globe the jap
anese in their use of tobacco. AS IN many
other things. wond seem to be the most tenn.
perate AS well as the most refined. The
rudest coolie or the ccarsest farm leboror
eonul y with the lsdy of rank (the pretty
geishaJ and the minister of State Is content
with the kiseru. tiny pipe which does not
hold enough to make even Queen Nab
sneeZe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
4 scnonner Tnoneht 20 Havs Gone Down.

East BRArNrRrE. Mass. April The
bree-hundred-ton schooner Taylor and
Mathis. of this place. Is believed 10 have been
lost. She left Norfolk, va; March "a, with a
caroo Of lumber bound for New York. and has
not been heard from since. She had a crew
OF seven men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

A1BAvY. \. Y. April 1.-The Central Park
Speedway bill which eroused such opposit on
among citizens o. New ork citY. - thfeat'n-
inc 10 iniu-e the park, was repealed by the
Senate to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
Compromisinr the MOOD VIII Case.

LoNDoN. April IA judicial decree he's
been entered confirming the compromise IN
the Wood will case. Notice has been given
OF an appeal from the decision OF tho Judge
on the question of the custody OF tie chlldren,
who arc benefcaries under the will.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
This Was tho Real Reason Why.

Rory. April The Italian Government.
It is reported officially. may conclude 10 take
an official part in tho Chicago Worlds Fair
provided Congress will vote to indemnify the
families Of the Italians lynched at New
Orleans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
ms ALTcE MIrcHELL INsANE9
Belief of a 81. Louis Physician Who For
merly Attended the Family.


merly Attended the Family.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. April The Mitchell
Ward murder case at Memphis has led to the
issuing of subpoena 10 st. Louis physi-
clan. DR.. J.. 2. Comstock. formerly physi-
cian 10 the Mitchell family. Mr.. George
Mitchell. the father of Alice. was II business
in TINS city in 1860 Dr. r. Grsw0ld Com
stock was the attending physician OF Mrs.
Mitchell in her first confinement. At that
time MIS- Mitchell had insanity and finally,
upon the advice OF Or. COmstock. was sent 10
an insane asylum. where she remained some
months and then seemingly recovered
She was however. insane subsequently,,
and was 50 affected nc the time OF the birth of
Alice Counsel Tor Alice Mitchell sent an at
torney from Memphis with "a commission TO
examine Or. Comstock. and presented to him
D hypothetical case representing the case OF
Alice Mitchell.
in a deposition made by Dr. Comstock u
history of the case of the mother was gwen,
and his decision in the hypothetical case was
that the murderess is OF unsOund mind aud
that the mental trouble IS hereditary insanity.
ANOTHER CASE OF STRANGE LOVE.
ALTOONA. Pa, April Miss Emma Fox
shot and killed herself hero Wednesday night
because Miss BERTHE BOate with whom she had
fallen in love, refused 10 return her affections
The young women are both OF good parent
ACE and well TO do. Almost year ago Miss
Fox began 20 show an unnatural affection for
Miss Boate The latter never returned the
love and had lately tried 10 AVOID her III
naliy Miss Fox's attentions became such that
Miss Bogte became frightened and never left
her home unattended This worried Miss
Fox and ultimately led TO her taking her own
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

MADRID. April The Duchess of Pastrana
has died suddenly. She leaves her great
wealth 20 the Jesuits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
PEvYsYLyAYIA ToR c1EVE1AND,
Says Senator Ross-Hill Men Changing to the
Ex-PresiGent in Winston.

Ex-PresiGent in Winston.
PHILADELPHIA. April State Senator
George Ross, Of Bucks county, who, it is ex-
pected. will be chosen a delegate-at-large to
tho Democratic National Convention, says.
The action of the many Democratic comfy
conventions IN this State. as we'll as the incl-
vidual declarations on al sides, IN my opln-
ion. shows that the belief OF the Democracy
OF Pennsylvania is that Cleveland should DO
the nominee OK the Chicago Convention.
HnL MIN CHANGING TO cLlyELAND.
WINSTON. n. c.. April l-lSpecial The
Jefferson Democratic Club held their first
meeting tonight ia their new and Handsomely
furnished rooms. The attendance was large
and Democratic enthusiasm ran high. Many
who were a few weeks ago strong Hil men
tonight assert that after all Grover Cleveland
is the greatest man that ever lived and no Is
therefore their choice for the presidency.
MINNESOTA TOR cLEyELlND.
S.. PAU. MisS.. April -Four hundred
and fifty of NnnesOtas representative Demo
Gratis assembled no Market Hall yesterday ~
noon and spent several hours shouting for
Grover Cleveland incidentally they select
cd eighteen delegates % the Chicago Con
yentiou June 2lst. and instructed them for
Cleveland in the following resolutions, intro
duced by Morton S Wilkinson, OF Wells
First That We present the narno OK Grover
Cleveland for the presidency, and we expect
our delegates in tho National Convention to
be hereafter presented. 10 use every honorable
means by their united voices and votes 20 as
sst IN his nomination.
sESec0nd That IN their vote in sad conyen-
ton the delegation shall yOto rs unit, ma
ior,ty OF the delegation determining what the
vote of the entire delegation shall be.
Third. That the delegation shall continue
10 vote and work for Grover Cleveland as
long as there ere reasonable hopes for his
nomination.
These resolutions were adopted by rising
and cheering vote that was vigorously unani-
nous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02
WRECKED BY WILD WINDS.
Il SEVERE STORM PLAYS HhyOC
MANY Lives Lost and "a Great Destruction of
Property Resuits-A Building
Crushed in Chicago.

CHICAGO. April IA terrific wind and
thunder storm passed over this city at
O'Clock this evening. wrecking bridges and
demolshing out-houses aid prostrating tele-
graph wires. The seven-story brick building
at Nos. Il and 16 Pearce street. on the West
Side. was struck by the wind and crushed
like an egg-shell The building was sur
rounded by one and two-story frame and
brick buildings. the homes of laboring men
which were also wrecked, killing and iniur
ing the occupants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-02

81. JosYpH, Mo-, April The storm now
raging in the West struck 81. Joseph at mid
night Thursday and at sundown tonight had
innicted damage TO the extent Of $50, 900.
Nearly every house in the city IS damaged.
At least dozen business blocks were un-
rooted. All the public schools were closed
before noon. At l o'clock two OF tho
buildings were unroofed and the south
wing OF the Everett school, one OF the
largest in the city, was demolished. Lily
Bushnell aged seven, was caught in the fall
ing walls Of residence and seriously injured.
The business streets are strewn with wreck
age. Reports from all parts of Kansas and
Western Missouri are that the damage IS very
Oreat
The morning call., 1892-06-27
ovERTUKEs TO GRESHAM

The Democratic plan of campaign is be-
coming clear. They rely upon Cleveland to
carry the Southern States, New York and
New Jersey This will leave them II votes
short OF majority. Two of these may be
obtained in Michigan and three in Mon
tana. But Cleveland cannot carry any one
of the Northwestern States which will de-
eide the contest. Governor Boie5 Of Iowa
al the head of third party might carry
his own State, but as he was in the Demo-
cratic convention he would not draw largely
from Republicans. The Democratic master
stroke is therefore TO nominate a prominent
and popular Republican to lead the third
party. They think they have found the
right man in Judge Gresham, who has acted
with the Republican party while not accept
ing all the planks in Republican platforms.
But Judge Gresham will probably decline
to lead movement which is intended to
have 10 other result than the election of
Cleveland The drift Of thought in the Re
publican party is to the nomination of some
candidate representing Gresham's views in
1896. The proposition of the Pacific Rail-
road companies to defer the payment Of
their debts for 80 years will possibly create
a new issue in the near future.