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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
WANTS Ss.5OO DAMAGES.
Ex-CIerk Walter Holt Brings Suit Agsinss
q. Wray Rooker-Other News.

HAMPTON, VA, July il.-Specia'.--
Walter Holt. ex-deputy clerk OF the
court. entered suit yesterday against q.
Wray Booker, n recently elected counci-
man, charging false Imprisonment. ana
claiming $3.50 damages. Both are young
men OF high social standing Booker, as
councilman, Is ex-otticio a magistrate. snd
up to yesterday was acting mayor. Saun-
tering along King street last SATURDAY
night he met Holt carrying large pan
OF whisky punch, and accompanied by
one or two companions. with keen
sense OF tho high responsibilities Of his
new official functions. Booker, suspect
ing some conspiracy against the peace
and dignity OF "Crabtown." if not OF
the Commonwealth, Immediately started
a judicial investigation by inqulring AZ
TO the contents OF the rail. Holt. entirely
forgetful of the respect due to council
man, and acting mayor. replied that IL
was none OF his --- business. further
parley followed, when Booker finally VIM
dicated the offended majesty OF the law
by ordering big Policeman Carter TO forth
with convey the irveverelt Holt to Jaits
whence he was bailed a half hour later.
Squire T.. Is. Chiles going surety for him.
The case came up before Mayor brown
yesterday, who dismissed the ORIGINAL
further examination upon the charge Of
carrying concealed weapons. pistol
being found on Hollis person after his
arrest. The case being resumed to-day,
Holt was sent on TO the grand jury upon
this last charge.
Since the suit was instituted II has de-
veloped that Booker Is probably ineligible
to office. having been engaged as second
In a somewhat famous duel that was car
ried on here about four or FIVE years
ago. his disabilities never having
been removed The records OF the clerks
office show that Booker did not sign the
oath in the usual place, but on the line
between the clause In reference 20 sup
porting the constitution. &c, and the
anti-duelling clause. though the order
book shows that he took and subscribed
the usual OATH having qualified I'm open
court. Amusing, II not tragic. develop
ments are anticipated by The public be-
fore the curtain falls on the final scene.
Judge Rristow represents Ho't and Hon
A. y. Segar Booker.
Baker Z. Lee, Jr.. son OF Major Baker
y. Lee, read the services az 81 Johns
church last Sunday. In the absence OF the
rector Rev J. J. Gravatt. lie IN an at
tractiYe and impressive reader. He is
preparing for the ministry OF the Eplsco-
pal Church.
The Third Partyites will meet in Wythe
and Chesapeake districts on the evening
Of the 22d 10 elect delegates to the Lynch
burg convention. a leading Hight In tho
party informs your correspondent there
VIII probably be no meeting in Hampton,
as they would not be able to get any
body TO 70 from here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
HE TOOK FRENCH LEAVE
He Demanded the Return OF Goods esiss1
by tho Government, which Was Re
fused-Britain'a Part In It.

ST. JOHNS, N. f.. July il.-This colony
Is threatened with more serious compli-
cations arising out OF the French sf ore
question. The French flagship Naiade.
Admiral Elamornaix. arrived hero %
Sunday to participate In the anniversary
of the establishment OF the French Re-
public Friday next. and also to arrange
the recent difficulty over the French
shore.
Five weeks ago the French lobster
packers imported large quantity Of im-
plements on the British steamer Harlow
to Boone bay. They refused to pay du-
ties thereon, claiming that Frenchmen's
goods were exempt. The Newfoundland
Government seized the goods for nom
payment OF duties and sold them at auc-
ton. The French admiral yesterday
morning had conference with the Gov
ernor and the Executive Council. He de-
manded the return OF the goods. The
Governor refused. and he gave them until
. o'clock I'm the afternoon for hnal
answer. None arriving az that hour. he
hoisted his anchor and left the port. re-
fuslng to attend q dinner arranged Ina
his honor that evening and a bali We'd
nesday
The British flagship Cleopatra, Com
mander Curseon Howe, also came here
to receive the Nalade The Cleopatras
officers are indignant at the action or the
French admiral and threatened all sorts
OF terrible things.
Admiral Elamornaix has gone TO 81.
Pierre 10 report to tho Governor; thence
he will sail to the French shore. The
Cleopatra awaits instructions from Eng
land and will then follow the Naiade.
It's believed that the matter WIZ result
I'm considerable friction possibly an out
break when the two war-ships meet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
THE WORLDS FAIR FIRE
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE
COLD STORAGE HOUSE DISASTER.
Complete List of tho Firemen who Were
killed-All OF the Missing Account
ed For-The Damage.

FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO. ILL.
July 1.-Ten thousand people this MORN
ing crowded around the debris OF the cold
storage structure destroyed by fire yes
terday eagerly watching the search for
the dead bodies Early this morning three
more bodies were recovered from the
ruins, so badly charred and dis6gured
as TO make recognition absolutely i'm
possible. one thing is evident, however
and that is that the bodies are not the
remains Of fremen. The locality in which
they were found seems to preclude this
possibility.
All the fremen who lost their lives
were huddled up In one place In the
dreadful fire-trap at the top OF the shaft.
and rs the victims fell one 10y one to the
flames their bodies naturally fell some-
where within the small circle surround
ing the smokestack
The bodies recovered to-day were evil
IDENTIFY not the remains Of any one who
jumped or fell from the shaft, because
they were found al a somewhat remote
distance from this point, and under
mass Of steam pipe and machinery which
had fallen from above. one body was
found with leather belt on, 20 which
as attached pair of steel piucers. thus
p owing the remains to be those Of line
an.
The discovery gave fresh color 20 the
fearfrl apprehension that the fremen
were by no means the only ones who
fell victims to the flames. and the pubic
at once became disposed to doubt the
a IA
visitors and employees were out OF the
tuildiLg before the conhagration reached
a dangerous stage.
The total number Of dead bodies re-
covered at this time reached fifteen. The
Columbian Guards. who were on duty
yesterday at the scene Of the disaster
constantly maintained that several
Worlds Fair visitors and an electrical
man and other wOrkmen were caught in
the flames, and the unexpected discovery
OF bodies under the ruins this morning.
and the fact that one is undoubtedly that
OF a lineman, gives credence to their
declarations
Cfftain it IS that there were number
Of visitors and workmen in the building
when the fire broke out, and It has been
decided to make a mute examination.
foot by foot. Of the pyramid Of ruins and
debris before the day is out.
II has been definitely ascertained that
but eleven fremen lost their lives. There
were three other bodies found which were
not recognizable, but are known not to
be fremen.
The iremen who lost their lives were
Captain James Fitzpatrick. Lieutenant II.
Freeman. William Denning. Philip ID.
Bron. Captain James A. Garvey, John
Mcbride. John Cahill. Paul Schroeer,
Burton Il. Page. Lieutenant Charles Pur-
Wis, Driver John A. Smith.
Failure Results.
CHICAGO. ILL, July 1r-The Hercules
Iron Works Company, owner Of the cold
storage warehouse at the Fair Grounds,
made an assignment for the benefit OF its
creditors this morning. The Chicago Title
and Trust Company was named as as
signee. The assets are estimated at iSi0O,-
00o. The liabilities are estimated at $780,
00o. Yesterdays fire caused a loss Of $780,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
A SENSATIONAL SPEECH.
roPTLIST GOVERNOR WlITE MAKES
4NARCHISTIC THREATS.
a.. Saw, Il is BETTER That Blood should
F1ou 90 the Horses Brides Than Our
Credit should Bo Destroyed.

DENVER. col. July 1.-THE Colorado
silver Convention to-day was both big
and sensational Coliseum Hall. the
to-,est In the city. contained fully 1000
pe8pie when the convention was called
20 order By President Merck. Most Of
ne day was spent I'm spcech-maklng The
committee on resolutions did not com
r.e,e It's work. and an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning.
Tie sensational feature Of the day was
the speech OF che Popullst Governor
waite. Among other things he said: If
ue money power shall attempt TO sus-
tain its usurpau0n by the strong hand,
@e win meet mat issue when 10 is forced
,loon u4. for 10 is better infinitely that
blood should flow To- the horses brides
rather than our national credit should
be destroyed" lie said also: "If 10 is
true that the United states is unable TO
carry out its governmental policy with
out the dictation or consent Of English
powers. II we are % province Of European
Inonarchles then we need another rcvo-
tuition. another appeal 90 arms. II war is
forced upon us we will send 10 Halifax
q FAR greater army of British Tories
according 90 our population than our fore
fathers sent there after the Revolutionary
war.
in conclusion he said "The war has
begun: a. is the same war which must
always be- waged against oppression and
tyranny 20 preserve the liberties on
men"
A number az men indorsed the Gov
crnor's sentiments. while others opposed
them J. Cook. Jr.. led the opposition.
lie said.
1--WE are liable 10 do things we may
regret ! appeal % you as men not 20
40 today what You viii regret to-mor-
row. We are excited. We should know
what We are doing.
"I.et ms Doe reasonable and act ms In
tcllicent men. We are going East as
men 10 educate men I'm the East. II we
fan. then is the time 20 act. There is
time enough 90 talk as you feel now"
The debate was lengthy. and the pre-
vaillng sentiment was evidently with the
Governor
The Denver clearinghouse sent n check
f1r $1,000 to pay tho expenses of suitable
delegates 20 ST. Louis. Chicago and
Washington accompanied hy the fol-
lowing communication signed by every
banker and smeltor in the city:
owe wish % add our voice. our sent-
monts. because our welfare depends
greatly ON the prosperity Of the trans
Mississippi States. we favor the use
of silver money. and that IL be freely
coined with gold at the present ratio Of
sixteen % one. without discrimination
On favor Of or against either metal"
Charles S. Thomas q member Of the
National Democratic Committee, was
elected permanent chairman Of the com
mittee.
AZ the broadway Theatre tonight Rev
Merriam Read Andrews spoke 10
crowded house on the silver question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Hen, III. Adopted Daughter Ia Death.

HANOVER Q. II, July U.-SpeclaI.-
Sandy Banks (colorcD was brought here
last night from Newcastle Ferry, twelve
miles below this place. and lodged I'm
jan on the charge OF beating TO death
his adopted daughter, thirteen years OF
age. The child had been living with
Banks for nine years, her father John
Adams. having been sent 10 the peniten-
tiary for burglary. and her mother hay-
ing removed TO Philadelphia soon after.
On June 18th the girl was sent TO the
spring. She was slow I'm returning. and
Baaks followed and punished her Sc
vercly. When the girl reached the house
the wife repeated the punishment Two
weeks afterward she died The verdict
OF the coroners jury was that death was
caused by beating inflicted by Banks
and his wife. The wife will be incarce-
rated tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Danylllc News Notes.

DANVILLE. VA. July n.-Special.-
In the suit of J. T. Harrison. receiver
Of the estate Of William Robinson, de-
ceased. against the Niagara Fire Insur-
ance Company, the jury failed to agree
and were to-day discharged and the case
continued until the next term OF the
hustings court.
Waltham Willingham. George willing
ham and John II. Lewis all colored)
were to-day found guilty in the hustings
court of grand larceny, and given two
years each I'm the ponitentiagy John
Jackson. also colored, for grand larceny
was given five years, and J. II. Evans
(colored). for house-breaking. was given
two years.
The man T. 4. Dance. who was yester-
day arrested i'm Winston charged with
arson. was formerly citizen Of North
Danville and a member OF the council
of that town. and not OF Danvllle, as
telegraphed from Winston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
THE INJUNCTION REFUSED.
SO the Sewer Work Goes On-The Bote-
tourt Aftermath.

ROANOKE, VA. July 1L.-special.-
Judge Woods, Of the hustings court, to-
day refused to grant the restraining order
asked for by =. l.. Terry and others en-
Joining the city from further sewer work
during the warm weather. He VIII rem
der a written opinion tomorrow.
The city authorities are scraping In all
the untaxed dogs. The pound is in d
populous neghborhood. and the yelping
Of the imprisoned brutes and their hoWls
when shot have aroused the sympathy OF
many ladies', and the Indignation OF the
human society will invoke the aid OF the
courts to put a stop TO this needless
cruelty.
Ed johnson and Henry Neal (colored)
were sent to the penitentiary by the
Botetourt County Court yesterday for
burglarzing the hennery OF w. 5. Green
way, OF Cloverdale, two months ago
+. II. Kent charged with forging GER
tincates of deposit on the First National
Bank of Roanoke and appropriating
the money 10 his own USE was acquitted
In the hustings court to-day on the
ground Of insanity. other cases against
him were nolle prosecuted.
Yesterday morning. about o'clock,
Marion and Evans Morgan. residing with
their mother, near Hollins in Roanoke
county, captured a burglar IN her room.
He was Henry Greasy. a farm hand,
who confessed that his object was rob
berry. He was sent TO Jail and the grand
Jury.
The shipments Of coal and coke by the
Pocahontas Coal Company for the week
ending July Sth were 1850 tons, and for
the month to that date, 5o.7i0 tons
Mrs William Copplnger, wife Of Hon
William ,Coppinger. COnsul-General Of
Liberia, accompanied by her daughter,
arrived in the city this morning from
Washington. 10 visit her niece, Mrs Dr.
Henry Y. Gray, Of Roanoke
Judge w. w. Crump spent last night I'm
the city and went West this morning on
business and pleasure combined.
elimination and recrimination seems 10
be the programme among Botetourt
Democrats who visited Roanoke to-day.
The Tyler people say that The Times
buchanan correspondents account OF the
convention was true 20 the letter and the
O'Ferrall adherents say their men out
numbered the Tyler people three 10 one.
The Buford men are severe and ask "why
then did the O'Ferrall people decide for
the mass-meeting?'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Is THIS CASES BODY t?
A CORPSE FOUND IN 1CCONAC THAT
ANsWERs THE DESCRIPTIONS.
The North Carolina Pine Lumber Company
Meets and Decides to Continue the
Mills in Operation for the Present.

NORFOLK, VA, July I1.-Special.-
News Is received here from Metompkin
Beach, Accomac county, that on Sunday
the body Of a man was found on the
beach and was buried the same day. The
belief exists that the body is that Of
Cicero Harrison Case. who was missing
from the steamer Guyandotte on the
night Of June 18th. The man found ap-
peered quite old. and his face and arms
were dishgured. Mrs. Wallace. the
daughter OF Mr.. Case. in company with a
reporter left this evening for Metompkin
Beach TO see If tho remains are those Of
Mr.. Case.
A letter was received tonight from Mr..
Errichon, OF the Commercial Hotel, at
Claremont Va. stating that last Febru-
airy Cicero Harrison and the woman
calling herself Mrs. >arrson came TO his
hotel. the woman coming first and the
man meeting her by appointment.
He says that she was his wife. He was
pleased with the town, and said ne would
return in the spring. purchase site and
erect factory The woman said she
hoped he would as she was tired Of
rowing around the country.
Owing to the dullness Of the lumber
market for the past few weeks. the North
Carolina Pine Lumber Company, con-
trolling nearly all the mills between New
York and Charleston. $ c., held a meet
ing here to-day TO decide n IL was nee
essary TO order any OF the mills closed.
The situation was discussed at great
length, and IL was thought that the AssO-
citation could keep all the mills running
for the present. The Association IS also
considering the advsability OF making
Norfolk distributing point for all the
mills Of the South This IS the pet scheme
Of Mr.. Cummers. a member Of one Of The
largest firms in this city, and owner Of
vast plants in Michigan and in Alabama
lrlI I.nnrlria
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Warnings 20 Mariners.

WASHINGTON. July n.-Nodce is
given ty the Ligh- -Hci Sc Board that
the middle ground bell buoy. red, hereto
fore moored off the southeast end of
the middle ground entrance TO Chesa-
peake bay, Va has become disabled and
been removed temporarily for repairs,
The station is marked by middle-ground
southeastern end buoy No. 1. hrst-class
nun, red.
Notice is also given that Channel bell
buoy. black and white, perpendicular
stripes. heretofore ia the lower part OF
Chesapeake bay. on the bearings Old
Plantation Flats lighthouse, northeast
by east: Back River light house. south
west three-fourths west and York Spit
lighthouse. northwest by west has dis
anpcared The station remains unmarked.
Hoth buoys will be replaced as soon as
practicable, of which due notice Will be
given
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
More Rnnk FnIInres.
BEHRING SEA ARBTTRATION.
Major Haiford Believes tho Right OF the
United States VIII 80 Recognized.

WASHINGTON, u. c., July 1.-THE
advance guard returning from the Beh-
ring Sea Commission has arrived in The
person of Major Halford and J. Stanly
Brown. Major Halford has formally re-
ported his return 10 the Department OF
state. and Brown has gone to his home at
Mentor. Ohio.
Major Halford believes that arbitra-
ton will be concluded In a shorter time
than the three months allowed by the
treaty under which proceedings are pc
ing conducted. The impression IN Paris
derived from questions put from time 10
time by the arbltrators during the course
Of a long argument. Is that the arbitra-
lion will result In a decision recognizing
the property right Of the United States
I'm the seals 10 more or less Limited
degree. and recommending some inter-
national agreement for the protection
~ seal life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
FHOLE FAnIIr POISONED.
strychnine Placed ia Pail of Water
for Cripps' fami y-Other News.

NEW CASTLE. CRAIG COUNTY, VA,
July 11.-Special.-The town was thrown
into a state Of violent excitement yester-
day morning by an attempt to poison
the members OF the family Of Mr.. John
+. Cripps. OK Craig City. While the
family were absent for an hour or So
some miscreant placed strychnine In the
/ pail Of water used for cooking purposes
| Immediately after partaking Of food pre-
pared with this water Mr.. Cripps, his
wife and daughter Edith were taken with
violent convulsions Dr. 3. II. Talmer
was hurriedly sent for and promptly ad-
minstered antidOtes. Through his prompt
action all the affected persons were
finally placed beyond immediate danger,
though Mrs Cripps IS still very Ill. The
remainder Of the suspected food was
by mistake thrown 60 the hogs, and two
Of them who ate Of II died with all the
symptoms Of violent strychnine poison
There is no clue as 10 the perpetrators
Of this dastardly attempt, and the family
are at a loss as 10 any reason, as no
threats had been INDUCED in by any one,
and Mr.. Cripps, who is quiet and Valu-
able citizen, has not a known enemy IN
the place
The primary for the selection Of dele
gates TO the gubernatoriai convention
win be held on the 18TH county court
day the delegates VIII 80 unlnstructed,
and Will be most likely about evenly
divided between OFerrall and Tyler.
Hon James w. Marshall returned from
Washington Saturday and is preparing
FOR the extra session Of Congress in Au-
gust. Mr. Marshall favors the uncon-
ditional repeal Of the Sherman bill and
some salutary legislation on the monetary
question.
Local sportsmen are making some fine
catches Of black bass I'm Craigs creek,
one party taking sixty-twO last Saturday.
The farmers report wheat crop fair
and a generally prosperous season an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Conference With Receiver Conner.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE reorganiza-
ton committee Of the Georgia Central
railroad to-day had conference with IL.
$. Conner. the receiver Notifications Of
the present plan for the financial reha-
bnitation OF the company were under
consideration. No conclusion was reach
ed. II was said however. that new terms
we're In fair way OF arrangement The
sheriff has received an attachment FOR
si0l, $50 against the Central Railway and
Banking Company OF Georgia, in favor
Of Charles j. Mckay, and served copies
OF IL on the Mercantile and Central Trust
Companies, the Hanover Bank and other
parties
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
UGLT BL4CKS.
Negroes Making Threats or Vengeance
Against Millcr's LYnchers.

PADVCAH. KY. July n.-Mayor D. A.
Yeiser of This city received a telegram
late Yesterday afternoon from Slaughter
Lufh.clm mayor Of Bardwon. ask. lg
for tle .Uan 1f ono hundred Winch ester
rifles ana -m rounds of ammunition. lie
stated chat thcir little city was threat
oufl with serious trouble the negro pop
u'aion having risen mp in Indignation over
the hanging ana burning of $. j. Miller
there on Friday. a large crowd of people
from This city have gone TO the scene.
BAHDWELL. KY, July IA number
Of the most active workers I'm the cap
tlre and lynching of S. j. Miller got
together yesterday and prepared a state
ment which viii be given TO the public
to-day. u establishes thc guilt of Nil
Ter beyond all question. Beginning with
the trial at the place OF the murder, it
was kept up to Dupeysterncld several
miles away. where the negro was shot
at ON the afternoon Of the murder The
same TRAIN was found on the other side
of the river. Gordon. a fisherman. who
rOwcd the negro over the river knowing
that upon DIS word the man could live
or die swore positively Doe was the man.
Als bradley saw the man pass her house,
which is on the trail followed on the
morning Of the murder She saw the
man here. and says he is the same she
Faw pass her house There Dis much
more evidence against Miller, and every
one is satisfied that the right man was
hanged.
CAIRO. ILL. July News was re-
cehed here last uisht that a coored
man had been arrested at Milan, Tenn,
who is found to- have been an accom-
rIce OF Miller. who was lynched at Bard
we'll Ky. last Friday. The man ar
rested IL said 90 have been not only a
partner I'm the crime, but is the one that
actually murdered the Ray sisters. The
sheriff of Barlwel. Ky. has been nou-
neA. and lf he proves 20 bc the man
claimed another lynching is in prospect.
a passenger conductor ON the Illinois
Central. who brings the news OF the ar
rest. saws the man fought desperately,
but when finally oyerpowerod admitted
that DE- murdered The girls and that Miller
knew it and refused TO dvulge IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-12
Teleeranb Extension ia Panama.

The telegraph system Of the lsthmus
Of Panama is being rapidly exten ied.
Communication has been established be-
tween the city OF Panama and Capird'
and 1t Is expected that by the end OF the
wear the service through 10 Chiri ldl
viii be working. When the line shali
have been completed 10 Chiri1ll, on
the western limits OF the State OF Pana-
ma, only an unimportant connection wiz ,Ll
ha needed to mite With the service already
in oneration IN Costa Rica. When this
is done direct communication Will rave
been established between the city or
Panama and the capitals and principal
towns OF the Central American states
From the Bureau OF American Republics.