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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
PURSUING rHE BANK ROBBERS.
The United states Onicers Endeavoring to
EXterminate the Gang,

BENTONVILLE. ARK. June Far
mer Stone, who was wounded by bank
robbers Monday. is still alive, but there
are no hopes Of his recovery After three
engagements with the robbers, in which
the sherims posse were worsted, the
party returned The pursuing party lost
hve horses killed IN the second fight, and
six others were wounded.
Mayor Patton and a farmer named
Grimesley continued In pursuit. They
came upon the dead body Of one Of the
bandits just across the line in the Ma
ton. He was about thirty years Of age
and stripped Of all marks OF identity.
The bandits are thought 10 be lem
nant Of the Old Star gang. United States
Marshal Copeland with a strong posse
OF deputies. intercepted the robbers after
they got into the Nation and an effort
Is being made 10 exterminate the entire
gang. They were corralled In a clump OF
bushes at nightfall last night and there
Is now no escape for them.
The bank. though crippled. is as sound
as a dollar. and win make all accounts
good. The stockholders have offered
81 900 reward for the capture OF the rob
bers. together with 80 per cent of the
money recovered. The robbers secured
$1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08

planters Will find II difficult this year to
set their necessary supplies, while those
uepei dcnt on merchants and factors will
not DE much better of. The same con-
ui'loh exists I'm all parts OF the country
anu IN an lines OF business With greater
natural resources than any other country,
ana with greater proportion of our
population devoting themselves To work
and noney-making than any other peo-
pie In the world. we are to-day paving
from TO per cent for money I'm largo
money centres on the best securities
while interest IS quoted I'm England at
l-z TO 3; In France at 2 to Q l-2; IN Bel
glum, Holland and Germany az the same
rate. and even in Russia at 4totl-2.
1he whole trouble under which the
country Is now laboring is want OF con-
hdence In the continued stability and
soundness OF our currency. which IS as
essential 10 the health OF the comuerci,i
and financial world IA pure air and water
are 10 the health OF the human body
The silver law, known as the sherman
act, was passed In 1880, and has been
working with increasing back effect from
that day 10 this. The laws OF conn
merce cannot bee violated with impunity
any --ore than the laws OF nature. and
IKE them, they are often slow i'm action
nut Just as sure. We are now seefng tha
effects OF this silver legislation OF 1SsO
III Is very much 20 be hoped that Con-
gress when called together will appro-
ciate the present condition OF affairs and
unite without loss OF time N repeating this
law and restoring the confidence OF the
country. N
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted by the Chamber
resolved, That IL is the opinion OF the
charleston Chamber of Commerce that
the sherman silver law should be re-
pealed by Congress. that 10 has failed i'm
all the objects for which Il was passad.
the price of silver has declined. The sun
Ply Of money through the agricultural
districts has decreased ana "A check has
been given To the advancement II AN
commercial, agricultural and manuf -
turing interests: foreign capital has been
\ Sithdraw from this country. bankers
and capitalists are locking their money
mp with consequent loss Of interest rath n
than make investments Or time loans
under the present conditions, and the
country is threatened with an unsol1d
currency.
The following resolution was also
adopted:
Resolved, That a copy of these proceed
ings be forwirdsd 10 the mayor ana
commercial bodies Of the various cities
and towns throughout this State. request
ing them TO call meetings OF budn,s
men aud others for the purpose Of IN
dorsing the action OF this chamber OF
commerce, and to advise this chamber
Of their action.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
ID. ~. LOVEMAN FANS.
One of the Most Prominent Business Men
In the South Goes Under.

CHATTANOOGA, June I'D. b. Love
chants I'm the South. flied deed of trust
with the county registrar this evening for
the benefit Of certain preferred creditors.
He named his assignees: Hon. III. clay
Evans, Of Chattanooga, late first asss-
tant postmaster-general, ana Lewis Black.
Of Cleveland, O. The deed Of trust con
veys his entire estate real and personal.
including number of tracts OF land I'm
the city and suburbs, the large building
known as Loveman Block on Market
street. together with the stock.
The preferred creditors and the amounts
due them make up list of thirty indi-
viduals. firms and compaaies, and an
aggregate indebtedness Of Sl6i 1855. I'm the
list il the Central National Bank Of New
York for $4,000. In addition 10 the pre-
ferred creditors are the general creditors,
chiefly I'm New York city The list has
not yet been made public, but the
amount will certainly bee a heavy one.
The assets, which embrace everything
that Mr.. Loveman possesses, including his
home and his household furniture, which
are embraced in the trust deed, viii
aggregate over $4,000. All the local
banks and local creditors are amply pro-
tected. The failure is due 10 the curtail-
ment Of credit by the stringency Of hnan-
cial circles "A falling of I'm business and
poor collections; also TO heavy losses sus-
tained In fire eighteen months ago,
which entirely destroyed his mammoth
establishment. The embarrassment OF
Mr.. Loveman is a local calamity. He
was one OF the most progressive bust
ness men I'm the South, and was fore
most IN all public enterprises at Chatta-
nooga. He Is an ex-president Of the
chamber Of commerce. director I'm two
banks and conspicuous figure I'm many
local institutions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08

WEATHER FoRtCAsr.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June T.-For
Virginia: Fair. warmer near the coast.
eastery winds.
For North Carolina and South Carolina:
Generally fair, warmer In Eastern North
Carolina, easteriy winds.
Weather conditions-A storm OF con.
siderable strength has moved southeast
ward over the Dakotas. An area OF
high barometer occupies the Ohio Valley,
the lower lake region and the Middle
Atlantic States. A marked rise In tenn
perature has occurred In the lake re-
gions and from the Mississippi river 10
the Rocky mountains. A decided fail
In temperature 10 reported In Montana
Heavy rain has fallen along the imme-
diate South Atlantic and East Gulf Coast.
Fair and slightly warmer weather ls
the Ohio Valley and the Eastern lake
region. In the Upper Mississippi and
Missouri Valleys and the Western lake
regions the weather Will be warmer,
with increasing cioudiness end rain.
The following heavy rainfaIls On fnches)
were reported during the past twenty
four hours:
AIabama-Tallahassee Falls. 200; Flor
ence 400.
North carolina--o -ooldsboro. 100: New
Berne. 200.
The rivers are above the danger line
Din feet and tentbs):
Rising Memphis. OIL; Helena. IS: New
Orleans, "a
FallIng-cairo. 81; Newport. 81; Ar.
kansas city. rs; creenvilla. ~; vicks.
burg. Af-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
The Terminal Assessments.

NEW YORK. June Upon inquiry OF
Drexel. Morgan q co. az TO when the
assessment on the Richmond Terminal
stock Is likely 10 be called II IL learned
that the first call will be a small one,
about dollar and half per share. pay
able at an early date. and that the re-
mining calls viii probably be deferred
FOR some time and spread out at inter
vais during 1858 and the early part Of
1885,
The Consolidated Exchange clearing
house has given notice that after to-day
only Richmond Terminal Trust receipts
will be considered as good delivery. The
old stock will not be cleared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
WIS H1PPT ~ CHICAGO.
The Duke of Veragua and Party Leave
for Columbus, Ohio.

CHICAGO, June THE Duke Of Vera
qua and party left Chicago tonight at
1890 o'clock in a special car attached 10
the regular train over the Pennsylvania
railroad for Columbus. o. He was es-
corted 10 the station by "a 1etachment OF
mounted police and a squad Of the Chi
cago ilussars.
Before leaving the hotel the ladies OF
the party were presented with bouquets
Of roses. The local committee accom-
panied the Duke 10 the station.
Before leaving the hotel the Duke said
the six weeks he has spent I'm Chicago
had been the happisst OF his life. He
could never forget his reception at the
hands OF the people. and returned the
deepest thanks therefor
The party occupied a suite OF twenty
five rooms on the parlor floor Of the
Auditorium, and the hotel bills for six
weeks entertainment was over 5000.
From Columbus a trip Will be made TO
Niagara Falls, and thence 10 New York.
Beyond that nothing has been determined
upon, but 1t Is expected that the Duke
viii make a visit 10 the various summer
resorts on the coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
BURIALOP EDWIN BOOTH
TO BE INFERRED TO-N0RROK
AFTERNOON NEAR B0Sr0x.
The Funeral Exercisss snd shs rsli-
Bearers-A sculptor Takss Cast Of
the Dead Mans Face.

NEW YORK, June 7.--Edwin Booths
body viii be buried about 5:3o o'clock
Friday afternoon In Mount Auburn eem-
etery near Boston. Tho funeral services
will be held In this city at go O'Clock
A. M. I'm the Church OF the Transhgura-
tion~the Little Church around tho Cor
ner."
Bishop Potter viii officiaee, assisted by
the Rev. Dr. Houghton. rector Of TIE
church, and by Rev. G. W. Bispham. Of
Washington, u. c. The pali-bearers viii
be- Joseph Jefferson. a. NJ. Palmer. ex-
Judge Charles L. DAILY. Parke Goodwin.
Eastman Johnson. Horace Howard Fur
ness and William Bisphani, treasurer OK
the Players Club. and one OF MIR. booths
most intimate friends. No one VIII be
admitted 10 the church without a card.
The chief mourners will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Ignatius Grossnan and their two
children. Mr. and Mrs. William iiiEphain,
Mr.. Cheeseman's brother and sister, snd
Mr.. John Henry Magonigle and his wife.
Immediately after the services the
funeral cortegc will move to the Grand
Central depot and be- placed on boisd
train which starts for boston at ii
A. NJ.
Mr.. Booths face may be exposed for
awhile for the benefit OF few old friends.
who cannot come ON here, al the resi-
dence of MIR. and Mrs. Grossman.
A cast OF the dead mans face was
taken by John Walthusen, who has taken
the masks OF many famous personages
after death. including Rarrett. Agnew
aud sherman. He said that Mr.. booth's
face was life-like IN expression. and
han hA hn
last seen the great actor alive ON the
stage.
The body will be buried In massive.
plain oak casket, bearing this simple
inscription on a silver plate:
Edwin Booth.
Born November l3. 1893. Died June ]. 1888.
No flowers win be taken 10 the church
nor placed upon the coffin, except
wreath OF laurels from Mrs. Grossman.
It Is expected that large number OF
the dead actors friends viii accompany
the body to Boston.
A plaster bust OF Mr. Booth will be
made by the artist and sculptor, August
st. Gaudens, from the cast taken this
morning 10 be placed In the i1ayers
Club
The following named gentlemen have
been appointed Il committee from the
Lotus club to attend the funeral of Ed
win Booth: Frank X. Lawrence. Captain
william Henry White. bronson Howard,
Frederick 4. l.. Robinson, Sidney Rosen-
field Joseph |. G. Clarke, j. IL. Pond,
Walter +. Phillips and Edward B. Har-
per
The following notice was posted In the
club during the afternoon;
1T is requested by the board OF d.
rectors of the Players club that the
members assemble at the clubhouse at
0 O'Clock Friday morning TO accompany
the funeral corteFe 10 the church"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08

WASHINGTON, u. c.. June Ito pro-
perly comply with the order Of Secretary
HOke Smith, of May q. 1883. revoking
order No. l6l, and directing the com
missioner TO "have an examination made
20 determine what pensions have hereto
fore been allowed under section OF the
act approved June a. $780, I'm disregard OF
the terms OF said act and In conflict with
the ruling OF this department" In the
case Of Charles f. Bennett, Commissioner
Lochren to-day organized a board Of
revision" consisting OF twenty-three men,
who have been selected with special refer
ence To their fitness FOR the place. The
duties Of the board OF revision will be 10
draw from the admitted files. as rapidly
as may be practicable. all cases allowed
under section OF the act OF June q, 1890.
aggregating over 10000. and TO determine
whether the allowances are In accordance
with law.
The board will act under the immediate
supervision and direction OF the com
missioner. who will give proper instruc-
lions ~ needed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
RICHMOND. VA. THURSDAY. JUNE 8, 1893

TO three new docks the result so far. has
not been encouraging. The Port Roval
(S. O. dock has recently suffered a set
back. the Puget Sound has not progress
ed with the rnpidity that ls demanded
by the needs of the naval vessels I'm the
Pacific waters. and there IL complaint
on account of the great dock that Is
being built al the Brooklyn navy ward
Bids were opened for the construction OF
this dock in July. 1892. and the contract
was signed In November OF the same
year. SO far. IL Is said. the work has
progressed very slowly, and not IN n
manner satisfactory to the bureau OF
yards and docks. There Is a further COM
plication in the requirement OF the de-
partment that the dock shall be extended
to a length of COO feet I'm order TO ac-
commodate the long ships now being con-
structed which must otherwise be taken
to private docks whenever IT is neces-
sary TO clean them. The original con-
tract requirement was $50 feet, and there
was a provision allowing the depart
meat TO increase the length before the
completion OF Jhe excavation. The con-
tractor has refused 10 accept the sum
offered by the department for the extra
work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
REPEAL THE SHERMAN Law.
The Charleston Chamber OF Commerce
Adopt Resolutions TO This Effect.

CHARLESTON. SC. June 7.-At a spe-
cial meeting OF the Charleston Chamber
Of Commerce. held to-day. resolutions
were passed denouncing the Sherman sill
yer purchasing law as a failure and call
ing upon Congress 10 repeal II as speedily
as possible. Efforts were set on foot
10 have meetings for the same purpose
held In other parts OF the State.
In presenting the resolutions James s.
Murdoch, prominent merchant ana
n anufacturer stated that as an extra
sffsicn OF Con gress was Ia be held In
Sertember II would be well for the Cham
ber of Commerce. representing the com
mloial interests Of Charleston. 10 give
E, preston to its views on this important
orestion and endeavor to Impress upon
our representatives In both houses OF
Congress 10 what extent our State. both
commercial and agricultural. is depen-
dent on their action.
With banks scattered through all sec
tions OF the State, be said. on which
the country can usually depend. our
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
Miss IIalford Weds Mr.. Benedict,

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June IA cable
gram received to-day announced the mar
riage OF Jeanette. daughter OF Major r..
W. Halford. formerly private secretary
10 President Harrison. 10 Mr. Edmund
A. Benedict, OF New York. The ceremony
took place I'm the Cathedral Church OF
ST. Marys. Nottingham. England. in the
presence OF relatives Of the Major and
Miss ialford and friends from London
and Paris. Mr.. and Mrs Benedict will
return to the United States in the fan,
ard will probably make thei- future home
at Boston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
HE DIES HARD.
A Republican who VIII Resist Removal
All to No Avail.

WASHINGTON. June I'm regard 10
the alleged intention Of United Stases
District Attorney Parsons OF Alabama.
10 resist removal. Attorney General
Olncy said this morning that while he
had heard nothing direct from Mr. Par
sons, from OtherjsOurces he had the inf
nation that Mr.. Parsons cOntended that
the President could not remove him
until his commission expired at the end
Of four years. IL Is understood that Mr..
Parsons bases his contention upon Ger
tain sections OF the tenure OF office act
which sections were repealed eight years
ago.
Attorney-General Olney. while not ex-
pressing an official opinion In the matter
says he has no doubt, from present infor-
nation, that the President has The right
Of removal at any time.
President Harrison exercised this right
throughout his entire administration with
out question, and when he desired an
incumbents removal notified him that he
was discharged"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
The RehrIng Sea Discussion.

PARIS, June 7.-Ex-Attorney General
Sir Richard Webster concluded his adj
dress before the Behring Sea tribunal OF
srbitration to-day In behalf Of the British
case. He expressed surprise az the state
ment made yesterday by Mr.. Phelps,
Of the American counsel, 10 the effect
that the validity Of the seizures made or
TO be made in Behrlng Sea was not sub
mtted 10 the tribunal under that OF arbi-
tration.
Mr.. @. Robinson, OF the Canadian bar.
followed Mr. Webster In behalf Of Great
Britain. Mr.. Robinson declared that II
was impossible 10 place the American
claims on any legal basis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
The Infnnfa Entertained.

CHICAGO. June Tone feature OF to-
days entertainment OF the Princess Eula-
lie was the breakfast rendered her by
Mayor Carter Harrison.
After breakfast a reception was given
IN the parlors, 10 which 80 invitations
were issued.
This evening President Higginbotham.o OF
fhe Worlds columbian Exposition. en-
tertained the Infanta at an elaborate din
ner. The guests at both entertainments
were largely the same people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
sOUTH CdROLINA DUEL.
Mr.. w A Lawrence Dangerously shot on
the Field of Honor.

COLUMBIA. s. c., June IA special
from Spartanburg says: w. A. Law
renee and Mr.. Oderheimer had a difficulty
I'm which the lie was passed and ii was
decided 10 settle the matter on the field
OF honor.
Pistols. cartridges and a carriage were
secured, and the party repaired 10 the
field for the purpose. Lawrence was shot
I'm The right leg, and the wound is con-
sidered serious.
Full particulars cannot be obtained. as
all parties are trying TO keep the affair
secret.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08

WASHINGTON, June The Murine
Hospital service has received a telegram
transmitted through the Department OF
state. from the United States consul at
San Jose. Costa Rica, stating that a
yellow fever epidemic prevails at Limon.
Costa Rica. The surgeon-general at once
notified by telegraph the health officers
Al Savannah. Mobile. Charleston. New
orleans and Jacksonville. Fla. and the
officers in charge OF the Gulf Quarantine
Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
The Delay ln tho Cruiser Maine.
FIremen The Inesndlaries-

WACO. TEX, June 7.--Yssterday the
jury that Is investigating the origin Of
the recent extensive fires In this city
returned verdict charging Rufus 8ower,.
Aryie Houston and Louis Powell mem
bers OF the IRE department. with setting
the buildings on IRE.
Houston confessed TO the charge and
Bowen and Powell deny H. The only
motive advanced was desire to procure
additional tire apparatus and a larger
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
THE REPoRrS UXooNFIRMED.
Secretary Gresham is Not Apprised of
Alleged Hawaiian Matters.


Alleged Hawaiian Matters.
WASHINGTON, June 7.-Secretary
Gresham has received no information
from Minister Blount that warrants the
conclusion that he is prepared 10 indorse
all that has been done I'm Hawaii and
that he IS now strongly inclined to recon-
mend at least the establishment OF n
United states protectorate over the Ha-
waiian Islands.
The Secretary is also in official igno-
rance Of the reported interference of
Claus Spreckels I'm behalf OF the resfora-
tion Of monarchy. and OF his insistance
upon the repayment by the provisional
Government of the money advanced bv
him to the late monarchy. The Secretary
Is OF course In receipt OF information
from Mr. Blount that he does not feel
justified I'm publishing. but he feels mo-
hesitation in denying the accuracy Of the
above reports.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
Death From Cholera

PARIS, June IA death from cholera
occurred to-day at Nismes, the capital
OF the Department OF Gard, where a
death from a disease OF a choleric ma
ture was reported May 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

Range OF Thermometer mt The Times
Office yesterday. June 7. 1850: A. NJ. n;
u NJ. 80, 3 +. NJ, 81: 9 L. NJ. 7e. Q II. n,
TO- l2 midnight. IS. Average. Hi-3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08

LONDON, June 7.-Dlspatches from
Buenos Ayres announce that the Argen-
tine Cabinet has resigned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
THE NEW DOCKS.
Trouble Being Experienced as Result ol
Imnrnner AMnrds of CONTRACTS.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June There Is
said TO be trouble with some OF the new
docks being constructed under contract
entered into under the policy lnaugurated
three years ago OF not confining awards
of this class OF work TO professional
dock builders. II Is said that La regard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
TnE NAyin LABoRdroKr.
The Institution ut New York To be- Ro-
stored Other News.

stored other News
WASHINGTON, June Upon the re-
commendation OF the Surgeon General OF
the Navy, the United States Naval
Laboratory at New York viii be restored.
as soon as practicable. 10 the legitimate
purpose for which II was established.
Under It's reorganization the UNITED
State Naval Laboratory and Department
OF Instruction." the system OF accounts.
purchases and supplies will be slmpifed.
and all candidates who pass n successful
examination for admission into the medi-
cal corps ~ the navy will be required 10
take advantage Of the opportunities Of
fered for study before being ordered 10
sea. The rules and regulations for man
ner Of instruction will be prepared by
the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. The
establishment. together with medical
examining board shortly TO be organized.
will be under the Immediate control OF
the surgeon general.
The D~lsy in tho Cruiser Maine.
WASHINGTON. June THE delay OF
the Government In completing the hull OF
the armored cruiser Maine has caused
the Quintard Iron Works, who are max
Ing her machinery, to complain. They
have completed the machinery, but can
not get the balance due on Il '(about
Sl50.0OO before II can be tried. Mr.. Quln-
tard has had talk with Secretary Her
bert on the matter. and proposed giving
the machinery a dock trial" 40 that II
can be accepted and partly. 10 not fully,
paid FOR. The principal delay on the yes
sci was caused by the slow delivery and
placing OF her armor. Secretary Herbert.
It is understood, will grant the request
OF the Quintards and order board to
conduct dock trial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
THE BANK "RUN" CRAZE.
Raid on Cleveland Bank-severaI Other
Small Failures.

CLEVELAND o., June IA run Is I'm
progress on the st. Clair street branch
Of the East End Savings Bank Company.
II began yesterday afternoon and was
opened this morning with increased viror.
Many depOsitors were promptly paid.
Offers from other city banks were received
but refused by the officers, who said their
bank was entirely solvent and able 10
care for itself The deposltors are con-
fined almost exclusively to worklngmen.
No cause IS assigned except uneaslness
due TO failures in other cities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
BANKING Company suspcnd..

NEW ALBANY, IND. June THE
New Albany Banking Company suspended
payment this morning and closed its
doors. The suspension was caused by the
run made on the Bedford Bank at Bedford
Ind. yesterday. which forced 1t TO close.
The principal stockholders I'm The two
banks are Identical II is claimed the
assets are S212,OO0 and liabilities 100000.
ana that depositors will be paid one hun
dred cents on the dollar