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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
Work Begun the Tunnel.

Messrs. Mason, Hoge & Co. commenced
work Yesterday, with force of about
twenty men. removing the dirt from the
mouth Of the Eighth-street tunnel, pre-
paratory TO brlcking up that part which
has already been eXcavated. Mr.. Reed,
the president of the railroad company, is
bera Iookino after the work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
NEGRO-DAY IN SALEM.
Eloquent and Sensible Address of Princi-
pai wilIiams-Good Advice Given.

SALEM, Va. January 2.-Emancipation-
day was celebrated here to-day by between
two and three thousand negroes from Roa-
noke. Vinton, and adjoining towns; Pm;
cipal Williams, Of the Colored Norma
School of Petersburg, delivered the %.
ton, which was full of good advice, rich
in eloquence, and was permeated with the
sentiments that tho white men of Virginia
had done much for the negro, were willing
10 do more. and were undoubtedly the
negro's best friends. He paid handsome,
tribute TO Hon. John Z. Massey and urged
his hearers not only to educate their Gnu.
dren, but TO teach them trade, so that
they might not be led astray but mignt
become useful citizens and credit 70
their race.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
Democratic California Senator.

SLcRINEsTo. CAL. January "A sensa-
ton WAS caused last night by the with
drawal of W. w. FoOte CDemocfat) from
the senatorial contest. lie and his chief
supporters declare IN favor OF Stephen NJ.
field. TITS insures the election Of White
10 succeed Charles N FELTON, (Republicap),
The baiioting for senator will begin the
second Tuesday after tho organization Of
the Legislature. assembling to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03

RAvAGEs OF THE FIRe-FlENo.
A Number of Buildings In Texas Town
afrnYnh.
rBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.

ny Telegraph % the Dlspatch.T
DENrsoN, lex. January AIT o'clock
this morning fire destroyed the wholesale
dry-goods store OF w. G. Jones Il Co.,
Burnett Ashby b Co.'S jewelry-store, and
a dozen other small buildings. The total
loss is $4,000. with insurance OF $4,000.
The origin of the fire is unknown, but it
is supposed TO be the work of tire-bugs.
BAYLEs's PAPER-woRKs BURNED.
BNGHAMPToS, n. Y, January 2.-The
works of the Bayles Paper Company were
burned Yesterday. Loss, 100000. Insured
for $40 OOO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
The MONTANA LEGISLATURE.
Roth Contestants from Choutesu Omitted.
A PopnlIst Temporary Chairman.

HgIrNA. MoSr., January 2.-The Legisla-
turs met today. The Senate organized
without difficulty. In the House David
son Democrat was absent. sick. The state
Auditor was in the chair. On q roll-call
the names % both contestants from Chou
teau county were omitted, the Democrats
oblect'IE without success All other mem-
bcrs were sworn IA. A motion was carried
hY the Republicans. including two Popu-
lists. 20 proceed 20 the election OF tenn
poFary chairman. the Democrats again OBJ
jectug and leaving their seats The re-
naming twenty-five Republicans and two
Populists proceeded TO ballot, casting all
their votes for Matthews (populisD amid
great cheering 10y the Republicans. After
the election Of sergeantat-arms the
House adjourned untii tomorrow at 8
olcloek y. 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
Revolution In Argentine.

NEw YORK, january 2.-The Herald CORE
spondent at Buenos Ayres telegraphs that
the people Of the city were alarmed last
night by rumors Of an impending reyolu-
tionary attempt to unseat the President.
Troops were under arms, but matters
Quieted down. 1t is fully believed there
that revolution throughout Argentine is
imminent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
Norfolk and Western.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. January 2.-Norfolk
and Western net earnings for November,
S22s, a69; for eleven months ending No
vember 90th-net earnings, S2.6A, SIC,
decrease OF S2l0,sS7 compared with the
corresponding period last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
DAMAGE BY FIRE AND WATER.
Fired Upon and Wounded from Ambush
Funeral Of Lieutenant Young.

FUNERAL OF Lieutenant Young.
tCorrespondenceo OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
NORFOLK. January AIT an early hour
this morning q fire broke ont in the store
on the north side of Water street between
Roanoke square and Market square. occu-
pied as coffee and spice establishment
by Messrs. w. L. Brooks n Co. The build
ing was saved in damaged condition,
hut the stock was about ruined by water.
The loss was partly covered by insurance.
Yesterday afternoon, while driving along
the road near Getty's station. MIR. Henry
hunting and Mr.. Nathan Oakman, we'll
known farmers Of Norfolk county, were
fred upon by parties concealed IN the
woods and both gentlemen shot IN the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
The Cruiser yesuylus.

NEW YORK, January 2.-The dynamite
cruiser Vesuyius, Lieutenant Schroeder,
left the Brooklyn navy-yard TODAY tor
Port Royal. she passed out of Sandy
Hook at $3.50 o'clock. The vessel will go
directly TO Port Royal sound. where the
final tests OF her great dynamite guns Will
be made early next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
FELL AND BROKE HER NECK.
ton--Appropriate New-Yoar Services.
rCorresrondence of the Richmond DISPATCH

NNOFI SlOuutiCt VI biV iNi'hA4'hN Di't'fsN'i'J
WELDON, n. c.. January Mrs. j. r.
Rurney, a widowed lady residing at Little
ton. while engaged IN sweeping the snow
from her back porch last week, fell out
upon the ground and broke her neck, dy-
ing instantly. She had Just cautioned the
children to be careful when the sad accl-
dent befell her.
The new year came in here with rain
and sleet. Appropriate services were con-
Quoted at all the churches. The congre-
cations, however, were very small.
Miss Lucy Leach, a charming Young lady
of LlttletOn, Is visiting Miss Kate res
colt.
Mr.. ". II. Davis returned TO his school
here to-day after spending the holidays
with his parents, near Petersburg.
Misses Annie and Myra Garrett, VINO
have been on visit TO Richmond, re-
turned home yesterday.
Mrs b. f. Sledee left for her home, IN
Manchester, to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
Doing the Metropolitan City.

IOFVV41'' '9IN y EIII 70 VIZ '7'0N'
New YORK, January Wv. Calender,
Eormandie; NJ. p. Wilson. Jr., Ciedney ;
Nj. Hirsberg. Grand Union; J. Kaufman
and J. G. May Imperial W. 2. Gray,
Aston, and @. l.. Marshall, Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
wilhelm and the Reichstax.

(By Anglo-American cable % the DIspatch.I
BERLIN. January 2.-AN the reports Of
the speech delivered by Emperor William
at the New Years reception yesterday con-
cur in stating that his Majesty, III refer
ring 70 the army bill. said that the Reich
stag would be dissolved If the bill was not
nassed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
YOUNG DR.. WILLIAMS DEAD.
A Popular Physician Passes Away
Another Tragedy Reported In Madison.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
AsHEvILLE, n. c.. January DIR. Harry
S. Williams died here Yesterday afternoon
at the residence of his father, Or. John
Hey Williams, from kidney trouble, re-
suting in uremic poison OF week pre-
vlous. lie was in apparent health AMI
continued to practice until Wednesday,
when he went to bed On Saturday an
operation was performed on hum by Drs.
". ID. billiard. S. W. Battle, and }. A.
Watson, but the fatal mischief had
been wrought before the cause was DIS
covered. Young Williams was ~ years
old and was q graduate of the Medico-
Chirurgical College Of Philadelphia, where
he won high honors, including gold
medal. In physical appearance he was
the perfection of health and manliness.
His mind was unusually bright, and IN
character be was frank, genial, and WIN
ming. lie had large and extending circle
of friends, and was rapidly earning dis
tinction as physician.
ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
News has reached here Of another tragedy
in Madison county. Saturday night on
Shelton Laurel William Riddle shot and
killed $. l.. Shelton. Riddle is now IN jail.
At the last term of Madison Court shelton
was tined for killing Grant Tweed and
acquitted.
Emancipation-Day was observed here by
the colored people by parade and ora
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
"Irelanh. a Nation. -

(By Angio-American cable to the Dispetch.l
LIMERICK, January 2.-The Mayor OF the
city gave banquet this evening to Par
nellite and antl-Parnellite priests. The
principal toast of the evening was Ire
land, Nation" All the customary toasts
TO the Queen, etc, were omitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
Frozen TO Death.

li,y telegraph 10 the Dispatch.i
HAzEIroS. Pa, January 2.--Johu Morgan
lost his way in snow-storm on the noun
taius fast evening. This morning he was
found frozen 10 death. He had travelled
in circle until overcome by the cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03

The postal authorities have arrested Al
bert Iumpkin. chief of the registry de-
partment of the Atlanta post-office, fol
stealing from registered packages. Inc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
NEW Works. -YPHUS.
Five New Cases Yesterday, Making Forty
ninht SIncn nncnrinher 1st.
fRv telegranh 70 tho Ijispatch.

New YORK, January Five new cases
of typhus were reported to-day, making
forty-eight cases since December 1st. All
were from "a Bayard street, except one at
Wards Island. There are still ifty-two
persons quarantined in the house. They
will be kept there for three weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
GENERAL DEATH RECORD.
Professor Horsford, tho Eminent Chemist
| and Archeologist, No More.

by telegraph to the Dispatchl
BosroN, Mass, January 2.-Protessor
Eben Norton Horsford, the eminent Har-
ward instructor IN chemistry, benefactor OF
Wellesley College, and archeologist, died
yesterday In Cambridge. Mass.
DEAD FROM A STRUGGLE WITH BURGLARS.
BRIDGEPORT. Conn. January 2.-James
+. Beardsley, a millionaire resident of this
city, and the donor of one of its largest
public parks. died at his home last night
as the result Of injuries received in q
struggle with three burglars on the night
of December 23d. Mr.. Beardsley was 10
years of age.
MRS. MARTHA LAMB PASSES AWAY.
NEw YORK, January Mrs. Martha j..
Lamb, editor % the Magazine Of Amelcdn
Hisiory. died at the Coleman House this
morning. Her death was due to pneu,
monia. She was one of the most advanced
women of the century.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
TasCott in Alaska.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch. !


SPOKANE, WASH, January 1.-The where
abouts of Tascott, the alleged murderer of
Banker Smell. of Chicago. whom the de-
tectiyes have unsuccestully sought Tor
years, mas undoubtedly been located IN
Alaska. Jules Beauvols, well-known and
reliable mining man and owner Of several
rich mines in SlOcum county, has recently
returned from Alaska. He processes 10
have known Tascott well III Chicago and
to have recognized HIM in Alaska. las
colt made no pretence of cOnceallng his
identity. He and his connection with the
Smell murder are we'll known to many
Alaska miners. He always intlmated that
he was the scapegoat for another person
who is the real murderer Of Swell.
Chicago Detective der. on reading the
Spokane dispatch about TascotI. expressed
confidence that Tascott' 5 story that he was
not Smells murderer was true. and that
the actual murderer now lives in Chicago.
He said, however, that there Is no longer
a reward offered for 1ascott. and that no
attempt is likely to be made to bring him
from Alaska.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
SHOWING in South England.

LONDON. January "A rather severe
snow-storn is prevailing to-day IN the
southern counties of England and Wales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
o.n,.d.r.,e veteran sapaue..

EEw YoRE. January z The third annual
banquet Of the Confederate Veteran Camp
~ New York viii bs held Vt the Scottish
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
THERE WAS A WOMAN IN THE CASE.
And ono Negro Splits Another's Head
Omen with mn Axe-He Fscapcs

And Uno NeRrO Spite AhOtHefs Htau
Open with an Axe-He Escapes.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.I
WINDSOR, n. c., January AIT Lewiston
on Friday last q negro man named John
Bagemore split another negroes head open
with an axe. killing him instantly. The
murderer made his escape at once. Win
ston Bagemore, the negro killed, was o
Woodworking man and had accumulated
some property. Both had been drinking
and a woman was in the case. A full re-
port cannot be got. as the roads are block
AIDED by snow and ice and there is but lit
tle TRAVELLING
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
The Weather.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch.

by telegraph TO the Dispatch
WASHINGTON, ID. c., January a.
EIIQ fore cast for twenty-tour hours
wv" from midnight to midnight-for
Virginia FAIR weather. cooler, ex-
cept warmer in western portion of Vir-
gina. westerly winds.
For North Carolina; Fair weather; west
erly winds.
Weather conditions The storm central
Sunday over Eastern Kentucky has passed
to the region north of the Gulf of st.
Lawrence. storm of considerable
strength has appeared over the western
Saskatchewan Valley. An area of high
barometer has moved eastward over Mani
toba, with q temperature fall of 20 to 30
degrees in the middle and lower Missouri
Valleys and Lake-Superior region. In the
Saskatchewan Valley and the Southwest
there has been a rise in temperature.
Snow has fallen from the Lake regions
over Northern New England. Fair and
colder weather is indicated for the Middle
Atlantic and New England States, the
Ohio Valley, and the Lake regions. In
the central valley the weather will be
warmer, with increasing cloudlness. Sig
nails are displayed from Atlantic City to
Eastport.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03

PORT or RICHMOND. JAsUARY 3, 1893,
ARRIVED.
Steamship Old Dominion, Couch, New York
merchandise and passengers George w. Allen
Il Co., agents.
SAILED.
steamship Old Dominion, Couch, New fork,
merchandise and passenger George w. Allen
81 Co., agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
STORY NOT BELIEVED.

CHICAGO, January 2.--The police do not
believe the story telegraphed from the
Northwest that William Tascott, the sup
posed murderer of Millionaire SHELL Is IN
Alaska. or the story originating here that
well-known Chicagoans and not Tascott
were the murderers. The pursuit Of young
Tascott has never been abandoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-03
Funeral of DIR. Burrows.

The funeral services Of Rev DIR. J. L.
BURROWS will be held on THURSDAY az
IL VI. at the First Baptist church. Pewswill
be reserved for the ministers Of all de-
nominations who may be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-06
HAVE THEY ELOPED2
Story of tho Mysterious Disappearance OF
Miss Drake.

NEW YORK, July 5.-The Evening Sun
says: Miss Edith Drake, twenty-s.ven
years old, daughter Of James Nj. Drake,
the millio.alre banker, has isappe ,red
mysteriously, and her parents and friends
are much alarmed because OF II. They
have asked the police 20 help search for
her, as they say her mind Is somevt at
affected. She was deeply infatuated with
Samuel ID. McGlbney. a builder, yho IA
a year younger than Miss Drake. Nc
Gitney is said TO have made a trip out OF
town at time corresponding with the
disappearance Of Miss Drake, but rs yet
there has been no suggestion that they
have taken the matter into their own
hPLds and eloped.
Miss Drake and McGibney were engaged
TO be married about year ago. but
without the consent Of her parents. When
the subject was broached to Miss brakes 5
father he doubted the sincerity OF Nc
Gibney's affection for the girl, and for
bade the marriage. on account. Il is al
legged. Of her mental condition.
Miss Drake was last seen al one of the
uptown hotels on Broadway last Monday
night. She appeared 90 be greatly agI-
tated. and told a friend that she and
McGibney loved each other, but that her
parents opposed their union. and that
she had been driven from home. She was
advised to go home, but told the friend
that If she returned home she would
be arrested. BEFORE she left the hotel
Miss Drake promised to return home, but
has not yet appeared there. When she
does it Is probable that the necessary
measures viii be taken TO place her in a
retreat for the insane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-06
Cable Car Crashes.

NEW YORK. July 5.-At 2aD o'clock
this evening a cable car became unman-
ageable on Broadway near the City Hall
Park, and started on q rampage toward
the Battery
The gripman was unable 10 release the
grip, and the brake became useless. The
crap car picked up a horse car on the
track ahead. tore IT loose from the horses
and carried the car along I'm front. Near
St Paul's church-yard, on Broadway
there was n blockade OF horses and
wagons. and number OF trucks were
standing on the track. The cable car
ploughed straight through the blockade.
leaving behind IL seven disabled horses
and FIVE smashed wagons.
When II was seen that nothing could
stop the runaway car. some one rushed
% the nearest telephone, and notified
the Houston-street power-hOuse. The
cable was stopped Immediately, and the
cars came TO a standstill below Trinity
church.
Traffic on Broadway was suspended for
"A while
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-06

merly Of Norfolk. is in the city for few
days. stopping at the Hotel Johnson.
Mr.. a. l.. Woodward. JT., has returned
from Norfolk, where he spent ten days
with his father.
Senator Ransom returned 10 the city
to-day, and he and Representatives
Grady and Williams make up the North
Carolina delegation IN the city.
Colonel A. B. Andrews Of Raleigh. S.
H. Wiley. Jr.. of Salisbury. w. l.. Gilbert
OF Mocksville. are among the latest North
Carolinlans TO arrive here.
Miss Mamie Burke Of Elmwood n. c.,
is 81 the Metropolitan Hotel.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-Ge
Maxwell appointed ninety-six fourth
class postmasters to-day. Of which sixty
i've were 10 hll vacancies caused by re-
rnovals. The appointments for Virginia
are as follows: Clarkswlle, Mecklenburg
county. T. ~. Owen. vice J. w. Spence,
removed: Mount Jackson. Shenandoah
county. L. IT. Rlner. vice Indiana Jones,
removed: New Market, Shenandoah coun-
~, r. l.. Williamson. vice j. X. Wickes.
removed: orkney Springs, Shenandoah
county. i. w. Baker. vice j. w. Stidley.
removed; Palmers Springs. Mecklenburg
county. Va, J. w. Hendrick. vice ID. i.
J. Baskerville removed.
No North Carolina postmasters were
appointed to-day. II. l.. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-06
CENTRAL REORS SANfzAfION.
The Road to be Sold II no Satisfactory Plan
IL offered.

NEW YORK, July 5.-Mr. ". II. Hol-
Inns made the following statement this
morning I'm regard to the Georgia Ceatral
reorganization scheme:
The Old plan OF reorganization OF the
Central Railroad and Banking Company
Of Georgia having been abandoned, IA
committee composed Of Colonel Phinizy.
II. NJ. Conner and II. =. Howell, repre-
sented by their council. Mr.. Adams. met
certain members OF the old reorganiza-
tion committee. looking to.an adjustment
OF the different interests involved. and
esIecislly that relating TO the floating
debt, which was due July LIST. No formal
action was taken. The meeting adjourned
until tomorrow.
II was further stated at Hollins' office
that the reason for the abandoning Of
the scheme was the opinion arrived at
by the members OF the committee that
the earnings Of the company did not war
rant the issuing OF bonds to the extent
formerly expected.
The reorganization scheme which has
been thrown over as ipipracticable and
had the approval of about 75 per cent.
OF the Stockholders involved the Issuing
Of bonds TO the extent of si0.oo0o00. OF
which sl500O,OOO were 20 be on preferred
stock and $25,000,000 on common. II was
estimated that this proposed bond Issue
won. more than cover the outstanding
indebtedness
The old committee consisted OF Mr.. III.
b. Hollins, chairman: General Fitzgerald,
James Woodward, James Stillman. Jacob
H. Schin, of Kohn, Loeb & Co.; Eman-
uel Lehman, f.. Dennison, OF Phila1cl-
phia; +. NJ. Colston, OF Baltimore, and
II. X. Rollins Morse. of Boston.
or these gentlemen only Messrs. Hci-
lins, Fitzgerald Schin and Lehman were
present II. NJ. Conner. president OF the
:oad and receiver. was also present with
G. II. Phinizy. Evan r. Howell and Sam
uel u. Adams, OF Savannah. who came
up from Savannah yesterday. and are
stopping at the Fifth-Avenue Hotel.
There was no quorum at the meeting
this morning. A mother meeting may
le held I'm a day or two.
The road will be sold under foreclosure
proceedings next December II no sails
factory plan has been put into execution
before that date. The system covers 200
miles OF read.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-06
CHIEF OF POLICE DEAD.
CAPTAIN EANEs, or PErERsBUR0,
ALMOST INSTANTLY KILLED
by Failing Through . skyiight while In
Attendance Upon . Meeting Of the
EIks-News From Over the state.

PETERSBURG. VA, July 5.-special.-
Captain w. Henderson Eanes. chief OF
police OF this city. was almost instantly
killed tonight obout $3.50 o'clock. lie was
In attendance upon "a meeting OF Pc
tersburg Lodge. No. 237. order Of Elks,
whose hall is IN wrIght's block. on syca-
more street About the hour stated he
got out Of a window for the purpose Of
getting some fresh air, as II was very
warm In the lodge-room. and in doing
so no fell through the glass skylight over
the dry goods store OF Meyer n Son TO
the first floor, distance OF between
forty and fifty feet. His head struck
the counter In Meyer & Sons store. lie
was very badly cut and bruised about the
head and face. and died a few minutes
after being found. The news OF the ac-
cident spread very rapidly about the city,
and In an Incredibly short time be-
tween three and four hundred people
had gathered In front OF Meyer & Sons
store. anxious 70 learn the particulars.
Captain Eanes had been chief OF police
for the past five years. and was widely
known not only In Virginia. but In other
States. He was a member Of Petersburg
Lodge OF Elks. Eureka Lodge. Knights
OF Pythas, Monroe Lodge Of odd Fellows
and the Junior order United American
Mechanics. lie leaves widow with three
children.
Captain Eanes had always taken a
very active part in politics. and was
popular with all who knew him.
The site where Captain Eanes was
killed Is the same where First Lieutenant
George Critehon. Of the police force.
met his death at fire I'm 1889. which de-
stroyed the iron front building. Lieu
tenant Criichon was killed by falling
wall