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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
SUNDAY MORNING AFFRAF.
Robert Stevens Severely Cui-Two Young
Prisoners Captured.

PETERSBURG, VA, June R.-Speeisi.
About o'clock Sunday morning. Robert
Stevens. who keeps bar at the Appo-
mattox Hotel. on Bolllngbrook street, was
very severely cut with knife by row
hatan Plummer At the time OF the oc-
currence Stevens and Mr.. julius Liebert
Jr.. were passing along the street Inc
assault Is said to have been altogether
without provocation. Piummer was arrest
ed and committed 20 jail. This morning the
case was called I'm the mayors court, ana
continued 20 Thursday morning next, ana
the accused recommitted 90 jail The
wounded man Is confined 20 his room
from his INJURIES. but his condition Is
considered somewhat improved to-day
Walter jenkins. Of Richmond, and Ed
ward Duford, OF Norfolk, who escaped
from the reformatory OF the Prison AS
sociatlon OF Virginia, at Laurel. near
Richmond. some days ago. were arrested
here to-day by the police. They were
working their way TO Norfolk.
The clerk Of the House OF Representa-
tives has notified Hon. James r. Epes
that the testimony I'm the contested
case OF Goode against Epes viii be
opened at the Office OF said clerk to-
morrow. Mr. William II. McNenuey, Of
this city. left tonight Tor Washington 70
represent Mr. Epes.
Mr. j. r. Rawlings Republican) In con-
testing the election OF Mr.. q. w. NAL
lory DemocraD for the office 0f clerk
OF the county court OF Brunswick. |
learn that the contest is being bitterly
contested. and threatens 20 create very
disagreeable dissensions among the po-
litical friends OF the candidates Notice
has been given that depOsitons will be-
taken for the contestant on Thursday
next
The closing exercises OF 81. Paurs Fe-
male School took place to-day and were
largely attended.
The only graduates were those ia the
School Of History. They were: Allsseg
Mary r PattesOn, Mamie ID. Smith,
! Emma c. Beckwlth and Florence PEBBLES.
/ of this city.
a. +. fIn Camp OF Confederate Neter-
ans held a special meeting tonight. and
| made final arrangements for their trip to
! Portsmouth on Thursday next 20 take
/ part I'm the ceremonies incident TO the
/ unveing OF the monument TO the Con-
| federate dead. They will carry their fine
! drum corps and seventy men. The camp
| will 20 I'm a special coach. which will be
! attached TO the train leaving here for
| Norfolk at 9.33 A. NJ.
r. T.. Lee Camp and George Il. Pickett
| Camp. OF Richmond. and Murray Camp,
! Of Fredericksburg. will go on this same
/ train.
Bishop Penick delivered very instruc-
| tive address to-day before the teachers
/ AT the Virginia Normal and Collegiate
! College.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
Posimnstcr. tnnnInfed.

WASHINGTON June l2-The President
has appointed the following postmas-
ter.s.
William b. Copeland. az birmingham.
Ala vice r. H. Houston. removed
James NJ Davis. al Cordelle. Ca, vice
ST. O.. Hal. removed
Richard j.. Moore. at Columbus. Miss.
vice I'd. Hale. commission expired
William A. McCanlcss Tupelo, Miss,
vice i. o. Eckcs resigned
Archibald ~. Boyden. an Salisbury. "
c.. vice d. y Ramsey. resigned.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day
appointed Richard NJ. Whitfield of Flori-
da. superintendent Of construction OF pub
lie building at Tallahassee. Fla.
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Condition Of The injured.
PANIc on I srEAMER.
The Machinery Of the side wheel Steamer
Muskegon Collapses.

CHICAGO Ill, June 1.-THE side
wheel steamer Muskegon. of the Good
rich transportation line, which left the
Goodrich docks at Rush street bridge
al 7.45 o'clock last night. was disabled
when five miles off Evanston by the
breaking Of the walking beam and a
subsequent collapse of almost her entire
machinery.
There were thirty passengers on the
steamer when the accident occurred.
Most of them had retired 20 their state
rooms. The sevoring of the walking
beam was accompanied by a terrific
report. and the next instant the con-
Meeting machinery began 10 crash and
fly in segments 10 an parts Of the engine
room.
Scenes of the widest confusion fol-
lowed. in which the crew took an ex-
cited part. The engineer. however, soon
stopped the engines. and after the clat
ter of the broken machinery had ceased
confidence was speedily restored. Later
the Muskegon was towed back 20 her
dock.
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begged Tor order The sight Of him stand
ing stopped the rush.
Dr. Schaeffer directed Mr.. Warner 10
take his seat, but the latter refused, and
raising his voice managed 90 make him
self heard. His first words brought quiet.
This outbreak Of feeling must be sup
pressed. he said, not by the strong arm OF
the law. but by the hand Of fraternity.
applause. I appeal 20 you 10 have tair
play as American citizens, and not 10
stain the fair name Of the glorious capital
Of this Republic ] appeal 90 you In the
name Of the Master who reigns above
The crowd fell into Mr.. Warmers way
Of thinking and cried "Yes. yes lie saw
his advantage and made an appeal to let
the question Of allowing Colonel Aims
worth remain 10 De settled BY cool
heads.
When he took HIS seat, however there
were more threatening mutterings. ana
at 3:2O p. VI. Dr. Shaefer quickly adj
journed the Inquest until 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning, at the first precinct
police station.
The deputy clerks stood about the hall
talking cXcitedly over the incident. Col
onel Ainsworth sat in his chair for
minute and then walked quietly out OF
the building through a side door CON
nected with Wizards Hotel.
When the hall was empted the excited
language Of the clerks continued on the
sidewalk, and finally old Butler Fitch
mounted the entrance stops Of the building
and proposed am indignation meeting im-
mediately The proposal was adopted and
the clerks took possession OF the hall
Smith Thompson. aged seventy-two
years. who made many bitter remarks
against Colonel AinswOrth and Jacob
Frech in his testimony this morning, was
elected chairman OF the meeting. and
bitter denunciatons OF Colonel Aims
worth and Of those who Justified his
course were INDUCED in.
A committee consisting Of smith
Thompson. W. ". Sayre. B. Fitch. Percy
Monroe and VI. NJ Jarvis was appointed
10 wait upon the President and protest
against the proposed secret session and
60 urge the suspension of Colonel Aims
worth. pending the Investigation.
Subsequently 10 was said that the In
quest would be resumed tomorrow I'm
the same hail. but under better police
arrangements.
Condition Of the Injured
The chances Of the recovery q ]. p.
Mccormack. Of Wisconsin. now ~ the
Emergency Hospital. who sustained "a de-
pressed fracture Of the ribs in the Ford's
Theatre tragedy last Friday hang in
balance. Frank Mctcalf of Massachu-
setts. who i'm addition 20 his injuries has
contracted pneumonia. is reported about
the same. A. J.. Amos. Of Iowa. and R.
a. Smith. Of Connecticut are better. p.
S. Pennington. Of Alabama. is out of dam
ger. +. W. Test is so much Improved
that ne will be conveyed TO IBIS hOue
fO-laV.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
4 YIreInInn .Innl. Nirl.

WEST POINT. ~ y. June l2--rhe
graduating class az the United States
Military Academy consists of dfty-oue
members Charles vs.. Kurtz. of Pennsyl-
yanla. heads the list. George 7. Howell
of North Carolina. second, Meriwether
J.. Walker OF Virginia, third; Robert i.
Johnston of North Carolina. fourth, Ed
ward j. Timberlake. Jr.. OF Tennessee,
sixth; William Bates, of Georgia. twenty
frh; Mathew q. Smith. of Alabama.
thlrty-sccond; Robert i. L. Spence. of
Georgia. forty-nrst; George IT. Jameson.
of Virginia forty-nfth; Hamil a. Smith.
OF Georgia, forty-scventh; Hunter b. Mel
son, of Tennessee forty-unth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
Strikes at Home and Abroad

BDDEFORD, ME-, June l2-The
threatened general strike at the Pepper
ell and Laconia mills came this morning
Fully half Of the employees OF the two
corporations are out
The agent IS undecided whether 20 shut
down or continue running the mills with
half crews.
PRAGUE June l2.-Fiye thousand iron
workers and coal and iron miners al
Kiando. fifteen miles from this city. are
out on strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
4 Mid SENTENCE.
Secretary Herbert so Expresses Himself
In the Nelson Case.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. June 2'-Ihe
findings in the court-martial case OF
Lieutenant Valentine Nelson, VINO
was tried on the Charles
ton AZ Norfolk for drunkenness
on duty and failure TO obey the orders Of
his superior officer. were acted upon to-
dav by Secretary Herbert
The court recommended that Lieutenant
Nelson be suspended from duty for one
year and retain his present number on the
naval register. A unanimous recommen-
dation for clemency was also made. Inc
Secretary IN approving the nndlngs e1-
presses surprise at the mildness or 'he
sentence I'm view Of the serious chaIseS
preferred, 10 which Lieutenant nelson
pleaded guilty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
WHAr BRITAIN WlNrs.
Her Counsel Asks for Certain Findings in
the Behring Sea Dispute.

THO HfhTinE Nch UIspute.
PARIS. June 12-Sir Charles Russell
Sir Richard Webster. and other counsel
representing Great Britain before the
Behring Sea Tribunal of Arbitration. toe
day asked the tribunal 10 find that the
searches and seizures I'm Eehriue SEA-.
mentioned in the British schedule. whether
Of ships on co0lsaud The arrest of masters
and crews were made hy authority Of
the United States. next. that the searches
and seizures were made in uou-terIltoriH
waters for alleged breaches of The United
States municipal laws committed ou the
high seas; and further. that said searches
and seizures. Imprisonment of masters
and crews. ana the fines imposed upon
them. were not made. inflicted or inn
posed under amy claim OF right or iuris-
diction. except such as have been SUBJ
mitted 90 the decision of the arhirat>-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13

BROOKLYN. June 12-William II.
P'ait. an engineer in the Brooklyn navy
yard. whose martial troubles have att
tracted considerable public attention,
finally secured a divorce from his wife
Minnie to-day. Martin B. waller son
OF Ex-Governor Waller. Of Connecticut
and several other men were named as
co-respondents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
In Favor Of RepeaI.

NEW YORK. June 12-In reply 20 a
telegram sent 10 members OF both houses
of Congress by the Times. as 10 their
attitude in regard 10 the sherman law.
122 have been heard from-lS senators
aud lOi Representatives OF this number
50 are In favor Of repeal, 26 against re-
neal and S are still undsqJa>A
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
OFFERS or SILVER REJECTED.
The Reason Is That the Figures were
Higher Than the London Prices.

Higher Than the Lohuoh i''o9'
WASHINGTON. June 12-Actlng Direc-
tor Preston. Of the Mint Bureau, Treas
ury Department, to-day rejected all but
one offer OF silver. A dozen offers. rang
ing from $3.50 10 .s378 per ounce were
made. He accepted the offer at .S339' and
made a counter offer TO all the others al
g}D His action was very unusual but
his course in rejecting the offers at the
higher figures was approved 10y secretary
CorlieIa Mr.. Preston states that the
ec1ras were very much higher In proper
zion than the price of silver to-day In
London. which price guides the Treasury
Dspartment In its purchases. The total
purchases amounted 20 66S00 ounces az
S39ga $40. The offers were $4,000 ounces
The silver purchased thus far this month
amounts to 2.7Jj,0O0 ounces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13

VIsALIA. CAL. June 12.-John sontlg,
one of The notorious trair bandits, was
brought to this city this morning. He Is
mortal'y wounded. 10 was he and not
Chris. Evans, his companion. who was
wounded in last nights battle with off
GERS. Evans made his escape into the
mountains officer Jackson was shot
twice in the leg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13

LYNCHBURG. VA. June l2.-George
Hagon. residing scar Lynch's Station.
was stung 10 death by swarm OF bees
trying 10 hive yesterday. They COM
pletely covered him. lie died IN great
agony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
PRICE TWO CENTS

to-day. n guest Of President Faimer.
There was no display or ceremony over
HIS coming
Scottish clan Mclean IL gathering Tor
family reunion Friaay evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-13
Deaths from a ChoIeraic Disease.

PARIS. June l2.-Nine deaths from
disease Of choleraic nature occurred
yesterday at Alais. Department OF Card.
Southern France.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
S.rnnca Authorizations

The ST. Louis Gio5s- Democrat says that
xhe notion that the so ume OF the cur
uency Is insufficient 20 meet the business
leeds of the country Is one Of the,strangest
1amcinations that ever seized the minds
VI sensible men.
How is it az 70 the men who not only
hold that notion, but suppose that to Issue
Il currency not good IN commercial circles
Is the remedy for the imaginary evil IL
QUESTION: Even here IN Virginia We have
tmeu who rail at the demand for large pr
Sdpid circulation, aud in the same breath
aemand the establishment of State banks
sas means OF Initiating the currency whose
volume Ia already great enough. Yes, We
bhave men here III Virginia who cannot see
1.-THE Inconsistency of calling for more cur
sency per capita and then declaring to the
Populists that the circulation pr capita IS
ALREADY large enough.
1t is long lane. however, that these
Victims of Authorizations walk IN. The
present Congress will not repeal tho 10
Ber-cent. tax-law, or. il by any mlsbap II
should do so. the end Of the lane will still
DE far distant. 1t il one thing to get rid
Nof that tax and another thing TO allow the
Aeveral States TO fleck the country with
wildcat banks and food the people with
worthless red-fox notes,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
Tho Harter Scheme.

Congressman HAsTER, of OHIO. the most
distinguished Ohio Democrat in the House
of Representatives, proposes that the
SHERMAN act be Internationally repealed
that the national banks be allowed to is-
,sue notes up TO the par value of their bonds
deposited; that the Secretary of the Trea-
,sury be authorized TO issue ive-thirtv
per cent bonds whenever 1t be necessary
TO maintain the parity Of silver and paper
with gold, and that whenever ten of the
leading nations of Europe shall open their
mints to the tree coinage of gold and silver
the same action shall be taken by the
United States at the same ratio.
II iss good sign to find such men as Mr..
HlBTER advocating the policy of allowing
the national government to control the
currency. He has. however, q plan of a
tate-baok system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
Sumner No Statesman.

The Cincinnati Commercial says that
Congress now has in il no such statesman
~ CHARLKs SUMNER. CHARLKs SUMNER a
statesman! He was @ mere declsimer-a
faustic-a one-sided mau--a man totally
useless In legislative halls. He was not a
statesman, and but for BRooKs's cowhide
unwisely. unlawfully. and unjustifably
used upon him be would never have been
classed with statesmen. What practical
or valuable measure did he ever originate |?
SUMNER was a finished scholar. a master OF
rhetoric. an iuimitsble declaimer. but no.
thing more. though he originated the
phrase Freedom national, slavery sec
tionsL" His books are on the shelf. SO Is
he. Let him rest in peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2. 1898
nm IfnWige Move.

We called attention editorially n few
DAYS ago 10 the fact that the presidents of
the various savings institutions in Brook
lvn and New York city had decided to re-
cure persons calling for their deposits to
wait thirty or SIXTY days before receiving
them. The savings institutions undoubt-
edIy had the night thus 10 decline to pay
out money except after due and legal
notice. Ii was because. however, we
doubted the policy of thus alarming de-
pos,tors that we called attention to the
mettcr. OF course, then, we were not sur
pr:sed 20 learn. a. we did on Monday,
that at all of the savings banks III both
Brooklyn and New York on that day an
unusual number of deposltors applied for
their money. They applied iust ~ soon
as they hoard that they could not get
thor money without having given the
notice required by the lnws or rules of the
,aylngs institutions. If the presidents Of
the savings banks in the two cities named
bad gone on az they had done up TO Sat
urday last, and sad nothing as 70 how and
when dcpositors were to be paid, the pro-
liability Is that there would have been no
run on those institutions.
It's to be hoped ia the interest Of the
people of the whole country that this
unwlse action under consideration will
not result in local panic. These unwise
New Workers and Brooklynltes are fully
persuaded in their own minds that whom
1t comes TO financial questions they
know ~ all" Like the clown who rubbed
lls head against the college walls rs he
passed 10y. they live in the shadow Of Wall
street, aud firmly believe that all financial
wisdom will die with them. If the run on
the savings banks named shall extend 10
Boston. Philadelphia, or Baltimore the
men who will have caused that run ought
ito be Dismissed from the service OF the
Aublio.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
Look Ont for the Press.

We are glad TO see our Richmond contempt
rar,ee taking steps 70 provide ample secomtno-
dalton for their visiting brethren Of the press In
the convention hall. THIS he thoughtful and con-
s,dera,e, and is characteristic Of tho courtesy
habitualiy manifested by the gentlemen who
represent the profession OF Journalism at the
state capital. --SorJot Landmark.
Thanks. dear brother SHrbBURSE's
auditorium is Of such ample proportions
that there will DO no sort OF excuse for
not providing comfortable accommoda-
tons for the toilers Of the press.
What the newspaper editors, reporters,
and correspondents wish is a place set
apart for Thorn where they can see and
hear, aud be frse.from interruption in the
performance OF their duties.
For them the convention means WORK /;
therefore they should not be subject
10 all sorts of interruptions from visit
ing statesmen"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
"Fo,k." and Folks at Fork Union.

Correspondence m the Richmond uspatch.l
FORK Urrov. Va. August 1.-On the sub
iect of Folks" the Rev. DR.. q. A. Sne9d
delivered his popular lecture here IN the
Baptist church last evening.
Mrs. Newton Snoad. OF Savannah, Ga,
whose extreme illness with fever ensued
soon after her arrival here six weeks ago.
has sufficiently rallied TO inspire hopes OF
her early recovery.
ARRANGEMENTS have at last been com
pleted for the erection of a bridge over
the Rivanna river at RIyauna Mills.
greatly to the satisfaction of the many
who have been much incommoded by a fora
as the means OF ntercOmmunicatlon.
Mrs. Edward McGarvey and daughters,
of Brooklyn. n. y, are summering az the
rectory.
Misses Cora and Lucy Duke. OF Rich
mOnd, are visiting relatives here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
causnep eY a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TO Borrow $4,000 Granted
Killed by Failing Log--shut Down.
Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. August L.-Her-
bert Cav, tho l6-year-oid son OF Mira.
Annie Gay, was knocked on the track by
the shifting engine Ia the Richmond and
Danville yard this morning, the wheels
passing over hrs left leg. crushing 1t IN q
horrible manner. His left hand was also
severely bruised. The youth was taken to
the Piedmont Hospital and the injured
limb amputated just below the knee.
Young GAY was engaged in taking num-
bers of the cars at the time OF the acct
dent. About two years ago his father was
killed on the railroad.
At a called meeting of the CITY Council
last evening resolution was passed au-
thorzlng the Financial Committee to bor-
row $4,000 TO meet immediate demands
upon the city.
The matter Of making 90 appropriation
for the payment of the police force again
failed 10 pass.
Robert Irving was instantly killed yes
terday morning near Hardware. In this
county, by q saw-log falling on him. He
was assisting in loading logs on wagon
when one Of them got the advantage OF
the men and caught him. crushing him TO
death. He was an old man and leaves
three children. Three Others died several
years ago.
The Armstrong Knitting. Mills have shut
down for repairs TO the engine.
The long drought here has been broken.
Fine rains fell yesterday and to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
A Geary Law in France

France has q new law which provides
that every foreigner who settles in that
country must fret procure permit from
the authorities Of the town or city where
be proposes TO settle, and that foreigners
already in France must take out such a
permit in thirty days. Foreigners now
send out of France, it 10 estimated. $685.
eOo,0 900 annually. The French law is the
GKARY law in effect. As to the money
sent out OF the United States annually by
denizens who decline TO become citizens,
or do become citizens, the sum must be
much larger than the sum sent out of
France. American worhugmen do not
wish to compete with the Chinese and
ought not to be made to compete with
them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
Special Values in Napkins.

II dozen 81 CREAM DfNNBR-NAPhlNs At
$50 dozen. about bali price. -. ,...,.,,
100 dozen BLUE aud kEO-CHErk LINEN
DOILIES, the Doc. quality for 4Oc dozen 10
day. ..... ,,,,,,-s
100 dozon BLEACHED DAMASk DolLlEs,
the 65c quality for SOC. q dozen to-day. -
sHORT.IENGTHS TABLE-DAMASK - ~
pieces 20 be sold to-day at a price
One Colored- Border. 2-yard length. Tor DOC.
one Pure White, la-yard length, Tor f1c.
one Bleached German, 31t-yaro Length Tor
9l.93.
one 4-yard length, Open Work, hemsti'ched'
extra-nue blcachet. for $3.50 worth 81, 49,
KNOiTBD-FRINGED BLEACHbD DA'
MASK sxIO CLOTHS. to-day $3.50 were 500
3 FANCY BORDERED NOME LINEN
LUNCH-CLOrHS, size Sxl2, to-day s2.os wero
a. ....,,,,, ,,, ,>,r,,
One SKIP sALMON-COLoR LUNCH-CLOTH.
to-day e.. 80 was e..
3 dozen STAMPED rRAY-CLOIHs, zoe. KIND
for 1Oc ,.,,,, mo,
Eleven quarter COLORED NARSBlLLES
QUILTS, fast colors s2.47 were $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
News Lines from Loui'r.

fCorre.p ondence Of the Richmond D;spltch
LOUISA, Va, August Plenty OF rain
has fallen through this entire section
during the past few days and the corn crop
is safe
Rev. +. II. James has rendered bis re-
signatlon as pastor OF the Louisa Baptist
church here.
Mrs. Kitty Cannon, 70 years old, and
living near Cuckoo, died last SUNDAY,
MIR iTou G. TYLER. president of William
and Mary College, spent the past two days
in town.
Ex-senator w. F. Bibb leaves to-day to
attend the Bar Association at White Sui
phur springs.
Judge GrImsley will hold special term
of our Circuit Court, beginning next Mon
day.