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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
ROANOKE TO HAVE a NEW ROAD.
A Construction Company Organized
to Build tt

Roanoke, Va, Nov. 15-For over
year number of leading citizens of this
city have been considering the idea of
building competing line of railroad to
connect with some trunk line other
than the Norfolk and Western.
A plan which, for several weeks, has
been under consideration by number of
citizens, eliminated to-nightin the organ
ization of a construction company which
proposes to go to work at once tc build
road to connect either with the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad or the Cincinnati and
Ohio, in Botetourt county, distance of
about thirty miles from Roanoke The
name Of the new company organized to-
night, and for which a charter will be APP
piled for tomorrow, is The Roanoke
Railroad Construction Company
The officers for the first year, who were
elected tonight. are: President, r. II.
Woodruff, of Roanoke; vice president, j.
Fred Effinger, of Staunton; secretary and
treasurer, j. w. Coon, Of Roanoke; board
of directors: James S. Simmons, Lucian
II. Cooke, NJ. A. Rife, r. H. Woodruff and
M. H. Clayton, Of Roanoke, Mosby H.
Payne, of Buchanan, E. Dillon, of Lex
ington, and j. Fred Effinger, of Staunton.
1.-THE officers as well as the other gentle
men who were instrumental in the or
ganization of the company are men of
means. public spirit and enterprise. They
believed in the success Of their plans and
prophecy that within a years time
another great trunk line will radiate
from the magic city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
DAILY. 40 A YEAR. 4
5 CENTS A COPY.
WEEKLY Sl25 A YEAR
BOTH MEN SIGN TO FIGHT.
They Post $4,000 as a Guarantee to
Appear in The Ring,

They Reduce Their Side Bet to So, 900
Each in Order to Put Up the Forfeit,
January 25 the Date Fixed for the
Min-Both Men Lying Low to Avoid
Falling Into the Clutches of the
Police. o
New York, Nov 15.-Another mys-
terious meeting between the Mitchell-Cor-
bett combination was held to-day at No.
% West Thirtieth street. where all final
and satisfactory arrangements were made
for the great prize fight to take place at
jacksonville. The whole affair has been
managed with great secrecy, and a differ
ent meeting place has been selected each
day, evidently to avoid the police Bra
dy's bet of 81 900 that Mitchell would not
appear in the ring against Corbett at the
time appointed was promptly covered by
Mitchell
SECURITY FOR THEIR APPEARANCE.
Each pugilist gave security to the ex-
tent OF 5000 for his appearance in the
ring, and the amount is to be left in tho
hands Of David Blanchard, of Boston
side bet of 5000 was then made be-
tween them, which amount is TO DO
placed in the hands of AL. Smith, of this
city. In other words, they have reduced
their side bet Of SO 900 each, now in the
uhhuS OF Blanchard, To S5,OOO each, and
will have him send $40, ,000-bf the $50, 900
he now holds. TO Al. Smith. and hold the
other $4,000 for the Florida people, to
guarantee their appearance in the ring.
SELECTION OF THE REFEREE
In regard to the selection Of referee,
each man named four men from which TO
choose a suitable person. Maxwell T..
Moore, who is a prominent member Of
the New York Athletic Club, and referees
all the special boxing bouts held in that
club, was finally decided upon. The date
agreed upon for the fight is Jan. 25, 1894.
Mitchell stated to night that everything
was completed but his signature, which
was, of course, minor matter and could
be placed to the articles at any time
The general belief is that the articles
have already been signed by Mitchell, but
that he is afraid TO let IL be known on ac-
count of the police authorities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
ROBBERS OFF WITHS2O,OOO.
The Treasurer Of a Railroad Sand
bagged in His Office.

Two Men in the Job-While the Treas
urer Was Lying on the Floor Almost
InsensibIe They Tore a Bag From
His Hand and Esoaped-The Treas
urer and His Father Part Owners Of
the Road.
Chicago, Nov. 10. --- John A. Drake,
president of the Indiana, Illinois and
Iowa Railroad Company, was sandbagged
and robbed of $4,000 in the
office of the company on the
ninth floor of the Rookery building at Z
o'clock today. Drake had the money in
little nand sachel and was preparing to
90 out on the road to pay the employees.
He had placed the cash in the valise and
was about to leave the office when two
men stole up behind him and
felled him to the floor by several hard
blows on the head. The treasurer was
knocked nearly insensible and before he
could move a finger in self defense he
claims the thieves tore the satchel from
his hand and rushed out of the Office,
slamming the door as they went.
Drake notified the Central station as
soon as possible and by o'clock every
detective that Inspector Shea could spare
was put to work on the case.
THE MOST SENSATIONAL IN YEARS.
It was the most daring and sensational
robbery that has occurred in Chicago in
many years. Occurring as it did in one
of the best known Office buildings in the
city, right in the very heart of the business
district, the crime caused the greatest
excitement. The early hour selected by
the thieves is all that prevented their
immediate capture. 1t has been the
custom of the treasurer to
pay the employees of the road
in checks Had the system been
continued the startling robbery would
not have been attempted, in all prOba bill
ity, but within the past week the officials
Of the company decided to pay the men in
currency From the story told by Treas
urer Drake II appears evident that the
robbers knew of this change. In some
way they learned that Drake intended to
come to the Office, get the money and take
an early train.
FOLLOWED HIM TO HIS ROOM.
The men must have followed him into
the building around the north corridor of
the ninth floor and waited until he mad
secured the money from the vault. Then
they sprang on him, struck him several
swift blows on the head with a weapon,
presumably a sandbag, and when he sank
to the floor insensible seized the handbag
and successfully escaped into the street.
Where they went then the detectives are
trying to find out.
Every effort was made to keep the rob-
berry a secret. Mr.. Whitehead, the gen
eral agent of the road, was found at the
Office at the Rookery at ~ o'clock, and re-
fused at first to give any of the details of
the robbery, but finally said that the
amount Of money stolen was about $780,
600.
Drake has been with the Indiana, Illi-
nois and iowa railroad ever since it was
organized. He and his father, the presi-
dent, are part owners Of the property.
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JAMES M'DoNALD DEAD.
He Was Formerly an Editor and Later
Adjutant General of Virginia.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 15.-Hon. James
Mcdonald, who for nearly half a century
has been a conspicuous figure III public
life as an editor, secretary of the common
wealth and adJutant general, died this
morning.
Gen. Mcdonald was born near Lynch
burg IN 1924. When youth he attended
Fleetwood academy in Nelson and subse-
quently Richmond college, from which
he was graduated. After leaving college
he took course in law under Judge
Lucas p. Thompson, of Staunton, and be
gan the practice of his profession
IN Lynchburg. Young Mcdonald
was an ardent whig, and it was not long
before the destinations of the calling of
Journalism attracted his attention. He
gave up his law practice and became as
soclated with Joseph r. Irving, cele-
brated politician in nthOse days, who was
conducting the Lynchburg Virginian
On the death of Mr. Irving, the subject
of this sketch, who had already made an
enviable reputation as an editorial writer,
became associated with Mr.. Terry as ed
itor of the Lynchburg Virginian. Mr..
Terry soon died, and young Mcdonald
succeeded to the position of editor-in-
chief
After he left the virginian he was edi-
WI VI JllO CbSI lnGGllAGC
From Petersburg he came to Richmond
as associate editor of the Whig. Alex
ander Mosely was then editor-in-chief of
that paper, which position was filled by
Mr. Mcdonald during the war.
The deceased began his career as pub
lie official as secretary of the common
wealth during the administration OF Gov.
Walker, and was reelected during the adj
ministrations of Cows. Kemper and Holi-
day. Gov. Kemper appointed him adju-
tant general, which office he filled con-
tinuOusly to the time of his death
Gen. Mcdonald was brother of Hon
Alexander Mcdonald, minister to Persia.
He has also one sister, Mrs. Mary
Mcdonald Rudd, of Union, w. Va.
The funeral will take place at noon to-
morrow from St. Paul's.
The pall-bearers will be as follows:
HOnOrary-Gov. Mckinney, Judge Wal
ter r. Staples, Col A S. Buford, Gen.
Charles j. Anderson, Hon H. w. Flour
noy, James Peasants, Capt. w. F. Drink
ard, Capt. Phillip Hawaii, Dr. William p
Palmer and Maj. Baker p. Lee. The
active pall-bearers will be: Levin Joynes,
Frank A. Davenport, John Lyons, Barton
Haxall S. G. Wallace, Bernard Priton,
Jr., Joseph Lanestern and John d.
Snyder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
ACQUITTED OF MANsLAUeHTER.
The Jury Out Only Fifteen Minutes in
the Raimhild Case.

Baltimore, Nov. l5.-The criminal
court was crowded with citizens of West
Virginia to-day to listen to the trial of
Nelson Wilson, Leslie Harding, Stark
Rowan, Edward Wamsley, Bruce Cap
linger and Jared Wormsley, charged
with the murder of Paul Raimhild
The prisoners all came from Bev-
erly, Randolph county, w. Va,
where they are highly connected
Jared Wormsley is prosecuting
attorney for his county and Nelson VIII
son is clerk of the court, while the others
are well-to-do farmers. All had been to
Washington to attend the Inauguration of
President Cleveland on March 4, last and
stopped at III Hanover street, boarding
house in this city. 1t was charged that
the prisoners became involved in row
with Raimhild, who was so badly
beaten that he died shortly after
The six pleaded not guilty and
States Attorney Kerr stated that he
would only ask for verdict of man
slaughter. No evidence was introduced
TO show that the prisoners had anything
to do with the mans death and the state
asked that the case be submitted without
argument, which was agreed to. The
jury remained out fifteen minutes and
rendered a verdict of not guilty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
A BIG BLAZE AT LONDON.
Corset and Perfumery Factories and
Two Publishers Burned Out.

Two Publishers Burned Out.
London, Nov Is. -- Fire started to-
night at 10 o'clock in w. S. Thompson's
corset factory, As and 40 Old Bailey, f. c.
II spread rapidly to theshop Of the Crown
Perfumery Company, at 40, and thence to
Lockart, Black 65 CO. s publishing offices.
Before the iiremen could get we'll to work
several other buildings had caught fire,
and the rear Of Carsell's publishing house
was in flames.
Shortly after II o'clock a third OF the
frontage between Fleet street and Pru-
jeau square crashed down TO the pave
ment. The firemen ran for their lives.
Several barely escaped burial in the
burning wreck. A column of flames shot
up 200 feet, illuminating the city and
throwing into lurid relief the dome Of St.
Pauls and the spires of many churches.
Enormous crowds gathered in Newgate
street and Ludgate Hill.
Twenty fire engines were kept at work
throwing water on the buildings near the
tottering walls.
The old Bailey sessions house and the
Newgate prison were drenched with innu-
merable streams of water TO keep them
from taking fire. Several times the re-
port that the prison had caught was
started, but every time it proved to be
false. The loss will amount to many
thousands Of pounds.
Carsell and Black suffered considerable
damage, but the bulk Of their machinery
and stock was not injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
MEMPHIS FATAL FIRE.
All the Missing Accounted for, Excep
Man From st. Louis.

All Gne missing accounted lot, E4C9pG
Man From st. Louis.
Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 15.--All of the
missing in Monday nights fire in the
Wetter building have been located ex-
cept an unknown young man, IS years old,
a stranger in the city, who is supposed to
have come from St. Louis. He is known
to have been in the Young Mems Chris
tian Association rooms when the fire
broke out. but no one saw him escape.
The complete list of the injured is as
follows:
A. K. Perkins, secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association, skull
crushed, arms broken; will die.
c. P. White, right arm and leg broken,
internal injuries; may recover.
w. II. Boardman, Water Valley, Miss,
left leg and right arm broken, skull frac-
tured; may die,
Joseph Watkins, ianitor Of the building,
body mangled and leg broken; may die
George Ashton, st. Louis, badly burned
and bruised.
+. X. Burroughs, severely burned and
bruised.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
DEPORTATION OF CHINESE.
An Unexpected Ruling By a Federal
Judge in Texas.

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 15.-In the fed
eral court here to-day, Judge j. S. Maxey
took an unexpected stand in regard to the
Chinese deportation cases brought before
him. United States Commissioner Price,
during the past few months, has brought
to the federal court for final disposition
a bout twenty Chinese charged with vio-
lation of the Geary law. When the first
case came up to-day, Judge Maxey an
nounced that he could only act upon such
cases as were appealed or brougnt before
him on habeas corpus and thaJ the iul
newer of sentencing prisoners to deporta-
fion rested with the United States com
missioner. All the prisoners were dis
charged on that ground.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
AMURDERER RUN TO COVER.
He Claims the Dead Mans Partner
Hired Him to Commit the Crime.


Hired Him to Commit the Crime.
Dallas, Tex, Nov. 15.-On Sunday
night, Oct 30, Y. M Langdon, a promi-
nent business man, after stepping from. a
street car and just before reaching his
gate, was murdered by a negro armed
with a piece of gas pipe, who dealt him
a blow which crushed his skull, causing
almost instant death Detectives went
to work on the case and yesterday ar
rested John Harris, colored, at Lampasas.
The negro was brought here last night
and made full confession, stating that
William G. Parish, the murdered mans
partner in business, had employed him
TO commit the murder. Parish
was arrested last night and Jailed
About midnight, he made an attempt to
commit suicide by buttiug his head
against the iron bars of his cell 10 is be-
ieved that he will recover. Parish, it
is stated, held an insurance policy for
$4,000 on Langdon's life. Parishs at
tempted suicide, in connection with the
confession of the negro, is accepted as
conclusive evidence OF his guilt. He was
born ard reared in Huntsville, Tex, and
was at one time financial agent of the
state penitentiary by appointment of Gov.
Ross. After the murder detectives
shadowed him night and day. One day
last week Parish entered the Commercial
Bank, drew two $50 bills, placed them in
an envelop and mailed them to John Har-
ris, at Lampasas. This led to Sheriff
Cabell going there and finding the negro.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
ENoLAND's MAo1sTRAov.
The Lord high Chancellor Asked to
Institute Reforms.

London, Nov. 15.--A doputation, con-
sistingof 2s0 liberal members Of the House
Of Commons. to-day waited on Lord Her.
schei, lord high chancellor, aad asked him
to as speedily as possible reform the
county magistracy. They asked that
county magistrates be appointed without
regard TO the interference OF lord lieu
tenants and tory cliques. The speaker
insisted that magistrates ought to be Sc
lected from among tradesmen and quail
fed representatives Of wOrkmen, and not
exclusively from among the landlords
Lord Herschel promised % give the mat
ter his favorable consideration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
CAN'T FIGHT IN INDIANA.
The Columbian Athletic Club at Roby
Refused a Charter

indianapolis, Iud., Nov. 15.-The Co
lumbian Athletic Club of Roby, Ind,
again made an effort to incorporate today
under the state laws. The articles Of in
corporation were brought to the secretary
Of states Office by Attorney Gregory, Of
Lake county, and long conference was
held with Gov. Matthews and Attorney
General Smith. The articles
show the capital stock OF tho
club 20 be only 81 300 and as
its property at Roby is worth s75 900, the
state officials refused to allow the incor-
poration. They still believe that the
move is simply ruse 10 secure the Cor
bett-Mitchell fight. The governor re-
peats his assurance that he will not allow
prize fights Mt Roby, even thought it takes
the whole state militia 10 prevent them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
o'FERRALL's PLANS.
He Will Act as Congressman Until the
Eve of His Inauguration.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Colonel Charles
governor of Virginia. has been in the city
for few days closing up his congress
sional business with the departments.
He says that he will continue as member
of congress from the Seventh Virginia
district until the eve Of his Inauguration
as governor.
1t is expected that Jason Brown, of
Indiana, the senior democrat in the House
committee of privileges and elections, will
succeed Col. O'Ferrall as chairman of
that committee
Col. O'Ferrall says that he thinks the
populist movement is ended, at least in
Virginia and the south, and he also thinks
it has seen its best days in the west. The
contest of the future, he thinks, will be
between the old parties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
KILLED BY BURGLARS.
Three Other Members of the Famil!
Wounded by the Cracksmen.


Wounded bv the Cracksmen.
Chicago No. 15.-Thom Prunty was
shot and killed by burglars who broke
into his house, No. 13 West Thirteenth
street, about 3:45 o'clock this morning.
Mrs Prunty was awakened by hearing
two men moving about her bed room. She
aroused her husband, who jumped out of
bed and confronted the intruders, one of
whom fired, instantly killing Prunty His
wife's screams, toge ther with the shoot
ing, brought other members of the family
TO the room. Peter Prunty and his
sister, Sadie, hurried in from different
directions Their approach blocking the
burglars escape, the latter fired upon
them, wounding the young man in the
left ankle and his sister in the feshy part
OF the leg above the knee. The burglars
escaped before aid could be called, and
none Of the family obtained description
OF the dCSperadOeS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
BALANCE OF THE TREASURY.
The Amount on Hand Falls to the
Lowest Point Yet Reached.

Washington, Nov. 15.-The net treas
ury balance to-day declined to s98, ,OSs, =
974, of which s84 1914, ,476 was in gold, and
$1,000, ,498 in currency. This is the low =
est point yet reached by the treasury,
and, as already stated in these dis
patches, it is not expected that the net
balance viii again rise above 500 900, 900
without some congressional or executive
action For the first half Of the month
OF November, the expenditures so far
have exceeded the receipts $4,000, COO and
for the fiscal year to date $50, 900, 900 in
round figures
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
SHOT EACH OTHER DEAD.
Two North Carolinians Fight Over the
Cutting of Timber.

Wilmington, N. c., Nov. ia special
to the Messenger from Greenyille, N. c.,
says: "Abner Slaughter and Doc Smith
killed each other to-day. They disputed
over land. Smith ordere d Slaughter to
stop cutting on the disputed land. Slaugh-
ter refused, and Smith shot him. They
then clinched and emptied their pistols
Slaughter several blows on the head with
piece Of iron. Smith fell dead. Slaugh-
ter snapped an empty pistol five times in
the breast Of the other Smith and then
fell and died at once. An inquest is now
being held. The tragedy occurred about
nine miles from here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
sPA1Ns BOMB THRowERs.
A Workman Discovers Bomb Just
In Time to Prevent an Explosion.

In Time to Prevent an Explosion.
Barcelona, Nov. 15.-As detachment of
troops, bound for steamer which was
to convey them to Melilla, was marching
from the barracks down TO the dock,
through crowded streets, yesterday even
ing, man working upon a house along
the route followed by the soldiers, noticed
a bOmb, to which was attached a burning
fuse, upon balcony and in such position
that il it had exploded it would have
killed number of soldiers on their way
to Morocco. The workman brayely made
his way to the balcony where he put out
the burning fuse and informed the au-
thorities of this new outrage.
In addition, the gates Of the barracks
at Villaneuya, near this city, have been
destroyed by the explosion Of dynamite
boInb. Though the walls Of the barracks
were damaged nobody was hurt by the
explosion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
MEx1oo's REvoLUrroNIsrs.
The Federal Troops Given the Slip
and Two Towns Captured.

Fl Paso, Tex, Nov. 15.-The Mexican
revolutiouists instead Of attacking Cuidad
and Jaurez, as has been expected, have
evaded the federal troops from chihuahua
and Casa Grande, ana have taken Ascen-
sion and Corraltos The Americans who
were ordered out of Ascension by the rev
olutionists, are seeking safety at Deming,
New Mex. The Diaz Mormon colonists
located near Lake Talmas have been
ordered to abandon their homes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
AN Ex-PosTmAsTER INDICTED.
ne Is Accused Of Taking SO, 800 of
Government Funds.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. ia dispatch
10 The Commercial, from jackson, Miss,
says; The federal grand jury to-day
brought an indictment against w. H.
%,'l.11s, the late republican postmaster of
~ l1ia city, charging him with the embez-
cement Z, of $3.50 from the government
court"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
a LULL IN APPOINTMENTS.
But Few to Be Made in the Interval
Before Congress- Meets.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Few appoint
ments will be made by the President dur
ing the eighteen days remaining before
the Assem- bling of congress. The filling
of some important vacancies under the
treasury department will be considered,
but the appointments to be made have al
ready been practically disposed
Of with reference to the selec-
tion of candidates. No applica-
tions for consular Offices will be brought
to the attention of the President, but.
Notwithstanding their knowledge Of this
state of affairs, several candidates are
persisting in their opportunities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-16
Acquitted OF 1YNoH1Na.
The FIRST of the Roanoke Suspects
Proves an Alibi.

EIOVSB an A41Dls
Roanoke, Va, Nov. 14.-Edward Page,
indicted on a charge of felony for being
implicated in the lynching of Thomas
Smith, colored, on the might of Sept. 20-21,
and the first one brought to trial, was ac-
quilted by the jury today after short
deliberation The day after the lynching
Page had boasted of having tied the rope
around the negro's neck. In his defense
it was shown that this statement was not
true, but that he had been at the time of
the lynching at his home in one of the
outlying precincts.
The trial of J. Frank Shepperd and w.
G Boone indicted as principals, and
Chief of Police Terry and Sergeant Grif-
tin as accessories before the fact, is set
for o-morrow. Boone has been out Of the
city since the indictments were found
The others are out on bail.
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NO RACE AT BOSTON.
Rain Necessitates a Postponernent
Until To-day.

Boston, Mass, Nov. 15.-The Directum-
Alix race has been postponed until to-
morrow on account of rain.
The postponement of the race was a
great disappointment TO everybody, and
IL is now generally admitted that it
will be a wonder If the time to-mor-
rows better than2:l1. With yesterdays
bright prospects for good weather and
splendid track the racers were expected
TO trot below 09 to-day but now every
thing has changed. The hard rain of the
afternoon has combined TO leave the track
in bad condition The weather tonight
is clear and cold. Directum is a slight
favorite in the betting to-day, though the
mare has found many hackers. The race
will be called at :30 O'Clock p. m. sharp.