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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26

Arrangements for the Presidential visit 10
New York and Chicago.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-President
Cleveland will be absent from Washing
ton six days in connection with the cere-
monies attending the naval review In
New York harbor, and the opening tf
the Worlds Columbian Exposition In
Chicago. The itinerary of the trip vas
made public by Private Secretary Thur
Der to-day. Tomorrow wednesday,
afternoon the presidential party will leave
Washington for New York in a special
train over the Pennsylvania road, and
will arrive I'm New York that night about
10 o'clock The trip 10 Chicago will be
made without return to Washington, the
same train leaving New York city AT u
o'clock NJ. on Friday. and reaching Chi
cago at l2 NJ. on Saturday. Returning
10 Washington the train will leave Chi
cago at 3 o'clock =. NJ. Monday. and Is
due i'm Washington at l o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. All the arrangements for the
trip are in charge Of George W. Boyd
assistant general passenger agent of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. All Of
the members Of the Cabinet, with the
exception OF Secretary Herbert. who is
in New York. will accompany the Presi-
dent tomorrow, and Secretary Herbert
will be included I'm the party on the west
ward Journey.
Mrs. Cleveland and the ladies Of the
Cabinet. with the exception Of Mrs.
Lament and Miss Herbert. who are in
New York. Mrs Olney and Mrs. Smith.
will 90 as far as New York with the
President. Private Secretary Thurber
will accompany the President 10 New
York. and will return to ashinPton
Thursday evening with Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs. Bissel.
The party that viii accompany the
President to Chicago will include all
those named with the exception Of Mrs.
Cleveland Mrs Bssell and Mr.. Thurber.
Only the President. Mrs. Cleveland, mem
bers and the ladies Of the Cabinet Cen
eral SchOheld. Admiral Benham and Mr..
| Thurber will 60 aboard the Dolphin "a
witness the naval review
The train that will convey the Presi-
dent to New York and Chicago and re-
turn will consist Of five Pullman cars.
The first is a combination car the
second diningcar and the third a new
| Pullman sleeper with two drawing rooms
and twelve sections; the fourth a draw
ins-rOOm car consisting OF eight COM
partments. and the fifth an observation
car for the President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
RACING IN the RAIN.
Hamilton Defeats Bitten at Elizabeth
The Other Contests.

NEW YORK, April 25.-The races at
Elizabeth to-day were run in fine, driz-
zling rain The usual large crowd was
present, however. and witnessed some
fairly interesting sport. The racing be-
gan with q half-mile dash for maiden
two-year-olds, which was won by Long
dale, a likely-looking son of Longfellow
and Marquta, in the string OF Jacob
Rupert Longdale was at very long
price I'm the betting, Is to | against, taxi
ing INTO consideration the fact that he
has been highly bred. Quite number
OF good colts and illies made their debut
In this race, among them Pirate Chief,
Ths General, Clalando and Mcintyre. All
OF these will be heard from in the near
future. Uncle Sim, whose last few races
showed him TO be due TO win, took the
second race, a selling affair at five and
a half furiongs, in easy style from
Azarael and Lorimer, and the third race,
the Oakwood stakes. at six furlongs,
went 10 Walcott, the fayorite, who was
cleyerly ridden by Doggett. Hamilton
won the Handicap sweepstakes. mile and
a sixteenth. which was the fourth on the
card. from Bitten and Fidelio. The NTH
race. at six furlongs. went TO Alonzo
after a lively finish with Mordotte. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 2j.-For
Virginia and North Carolina: Local show
ers. easterly 20 soufherly winds. slightly
warmer In eastern portion Of North Caro-
lima.
Weather Conditions-The storm has
remained nearly stationary during tne
day. and is now central In the north.
central and In the northeast portion OF
Oklahoma. The area OF high pressure
has extended rapidly over the lake re-
glons and the Middle States. Inc
barometer has fallen throughout the
southern States and the southwest II
has risen In the lake regions. the Central
and Upper Mississippi and Missouri VAL
ieys, and In the central ana soathsin
Rocky mountains. The temperature mas
remained nearly stationary. except III
Colorado. Nebraska. Kansas, Indian Ter
rltory and New Mexico. where u mas
fallen 10 TO % degrees Showers OF
light rains have occurred In all the dis
tricts except the South Atlantic ccsse
and In Texas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26

Sentinel took the sixth race for two
year-olds. in easy fashion from Frederick
and Careless, the only other starters.
Summaries:
First race half a mile-Lonedale first,
Pirate Chief second. Lento third. Time,
81 IL.
Second race, five and half furlongs-
Uncle Sim first. Azrael second, Lorimer
third. Time. l:l0.
Third race. three-quarters OF mile
Walcott first Ohree lengths). Strathmaid
second, Alit YoUng third Time ll9 81
Fourth race. mile and n siXteenth-
Hamilton first Oength and half, bllt-
zen second. Fidelo third. Time. l;ol Il.
Fifth race. three-quarters OF mile
Alonzd first. Mordotte second, Lizzie
third. Time. lis.
sixth race. fiye-eighths Of mile
scntinA first. Frederick second Care
less third. Time, 1:OS IL.
Bad weather at Benpings.
JENNINGS. d. c.. April 25-The
weather. was bad. with a drizzlinS ram
The summaries.
First race. three-quarters Of mile,
selling My Gyps first Speculation sec
ond. Ea1y Blossom third. Time, i6
Secondgface. handicap, one nile-Logan
first. Roller second Pagan third. Time'
f:H i-2.
Third race. Hotel stakes. two-year-olds'
half a niile-St. Pat first Domingo sec
ond. William T. third. Time, 80.
Fourth race. six and a half furlongs-
Marshall first. Pat Maloy second, Game
ster third. Time. l:25.
Fifth race mile and a slxteenth-Larcn-
mont first Ny Fellow second, George T.
third. Time, 1.53 II.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-The talent
carried away the bulk OF the money
from Gloucester to-day. four favorites
finishing first. Summaries
First race. mile and an eighth-Calclum
first. National second, MissiVe thiro'
Time. 2:0i 81
Second race five furlongs-fiaytienne
(gelding) FIRST, Agnes n. second Mimic
Brown third. Time. lOo.
Third race, four and half furiohgs
Apollo firsf. Marmont second, Peralto
third Time 80 u.
Fourth race, six and a half furlongs--
Beiisarius first, Houston second Slr
Catesby third Time, 1926 l.
Fifth race. four and half furlonss-
] Sueat Alica first. Silver Queen second,
Artillery third Time, 100.
Sixth race six and a half furlongs-
Judc, Nelson first, Jim Clare second
/ Garwood third. Time. l:2' Il
NEAlPHIS. April 25.-To-day's 'aces re-
| sultod
FIRST race. three-year- -olds and up
wards. six furlongs Rally first Catlan
/ second. Bin Howard third. Time 10 ia.
| Second race. selling, two-year-olds. four
| furlongs Miss Mamie first, Pittsburg sec
! ond. Winfield third. Time, 81 l-2.
Third race. selling. FIVE furlongs-Empe-
ror Billet FIRST Dutch oven second, Fred
! Taral third Time. 1904 81
| Fourth race. seven furlongs-Euse enie
! first. Granite second Little Crete third
| Time ] .33 Il.
Fifth race. mile and a sixteenth, handi-
cap-Prince Kinney first Torrent second
! Puryear D., third Time, l.52 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26

WASHINGTON. April 25.-The Weather
Bureau investigation was continued to-
day. A. d. Crane. observer at Norfolk,
Va, was the witness examined. He
gave testimony In regard 10 the charges
that II. S Nichols. assistant observer at
Norfolk. Va, was incompetent TO per-
from his duties. He said that he would not
have recommended his retention I'm the
service because his work was inefficient.
He denied that any recommendation
made by him TO Professor Harrington in
regard TO Nichols was Influenced or was
made in any hope OF the favorable con-
sideration OF his own application for
promotion. The Investigation will be
continued tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
OPENING or rHE BTG FAIR.
Programmed the First Days Exercises
President Cieveiand's Part.

CHICAGO April 25.-EXcept for few
ietafs everything is settled for the open
ing exercises Of tie Columbian Exposition
next Monday People will be massed in
front Of the administration building and
lodged on the bridges Of the lagoOns when
the President presses the button, which
will put the vast machinery I'm motion.
Thcn also thousands Of flags Of every
nation. will be thrown to the breeze all
over the grounds. and the fountains IN
the basin will begin 10 play. A French
figure of the Republic" at the end basin
viii be undraped by President Cleveland $
action. 4 salute will b fred when the
President reaches the grounds, and an
other when the machinery starts.
The following is the programme or the
ceremonies:
Music. church and orchestra. Prayer by
Rev W. IL. MilhuTn. II. u. Poem, The
Prophecy" by w. a. Croffut, Miss Jessie
Couthou. Music. chorus and orchestra.
Address by Director-General Davis. Ad-
dress by President Cleveland. The start
ing of the machinery.
immediately after the exercises Mr.
Cleveland will go TO the manufacturers
building and take a stand In the Ameri-
can section, where he Will receive the
commissioners of the foreign nations. lie
will then be entertained at lunch by the
directors, and then make his unofficial
visit TO the principal buildings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
TILLMAN Is DENOUNCED
HEIs HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
PETERSON LYYCHING.
solicitor Jsrney Says the Governor shouia
be Indicted as an Accessory Before tho
RESOLUTIONS OF Protest.

COLUMBIA, s. G.. April 25.-Speciai--
A rousing mass meeting was held here to-
night to condemn the action Of Governor
Tillman In sending the negro John Peter
son. who was lynched last night for a
crime of which he was probably not
guilty, before the frenzied mob at Dem
mark TO have his case adJudlcated by
Judge Lynch's court.
Among the speakers was Ex-Governor
John Peter Richardson, who said that he
had always believed that the doctrines
enunciated by the Toman administra-
ton were Of such "A character as must
inevitably lead to the disregard OF law.
lie charged Governor Tilman with recog-
nizing the validity OF lynch law, and con-
cluded by saying: God grant that such
rulers shall cease 10 be IN south caro-
lima"
Solicitor Jerney said that II he were
solicitor of the Denmark circuit he would
indict the lynchers. and would name
Benjamin x. Tilman as accessory be-
fore the act (applause). and i'm my argu-
ment before the jury said he. II am
very much mistaken If did not show
that he was more responsible than any
of them" applause.
condemning the Governors action and
recording solemn protest against all
such acts OF violence as destructive OF the
peace Of society and subversive OF Chris
tian civilization.
The following are the resolutions:
Resolved. That in the lynching Of
John Peterson at Denmark not only has
the peace and dignity of our state been
offended, but human life has been taken
without even satisfactory evidence Of
guilt. We, therefore denouncc the act
az meriting the unmeasured condemna-
tion OF all good citizens
Resolved, Tha. said John Peterson.
having surrendered himself To the Gov
ernor Of the State. pleading for protec-
ton, was entitled 10 have the strong
| arm Of the State raised i'm his defense.
and that the last resource at the COM
| mand OF the State should. II necessary.
| have been exhausted TO ensure him trial
| before the courts OF thu State. We would,
| therefore, condemn the action OF the
| Governor In surrendering the accused
TO irresponsible or at least incompetent.
! persons. to be taken into the presence OF
| an infuriated moh for the purpose OF
mock trial whereby the State has be-
come particeps criminis in the murder
OF ono OF It's citizens. And we do now.
therefore. record this our solemn pro-
test, against all acts OF violence as de-
structive OF the peace of woll-organized
society and subversive Of our Christian
! civilization"
DENMARK. 8 G.. April 25.A coro-
| ner's jury late this evening rendered the
| following verdict IN the lynching case:'
John Peterson alias John Peer Rich
ardson came 10 his death by hanging
and gunshot wounds at the hands OF
about five hundred citizens. Who intended
10 inhct the punishment Of death upon
John Peterson alias John Peter Richard
son for havinc assaulted Mamie Baxter
on Friday, April l4th 1895. with intent to
| commit assault"
The body is still hanging, but viii he
cut down in the morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
Columns Monument Unveiled.

CHHICAGO. April 25.-The bronze mon
umcnt to Christopher Columbus. erected
by the Worlds Columbian Exposition on
the lake front. at the foot OF Congress
street. was unveiled at , o'clock this af-
ternoon, with appropriate ceremonies.
The height OF the statue which is Of
heroic size. is twenty feet; it's pedestal
Of Maine granite is thirty feet. making
a total altitude Of fifty feet. The figure
has had the approval OF many artists
and critics and is said to be the largest
bronze statue i'm the United States. The
monument cost $4,000. and will revert TO
the city OF Chicago at the close Of the
Worlds Fair. II was unveiled to-day
by the little daughter Of Ferdinand w
Peck, Mayor Harrison and others speak
inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26

An Extensive Financial Operator Assign
and Carries Down Another.

SIOUX CITY, IA, April 25.-D. T.
Hedges. the largest financial operator
here, filed an assignment this afternoon
for the benefit Of his creditors. There
are 10 preferences. r. II. Hubbard is
assignee. The faill re is attributed 10
the bad state Of the money market, and
to inability TO sustain the Pacific Short
Line and Sioux City and Northern rail-
roads on individual credit. None OF the
local banks or merchants are involved.
Much paper WAS issued through the
Union Loan and Trust Company and
that company may suffer.
Soon after the filing of the Hedges no
tice Of assignment the Union Loan and
Trust Company also closed its doors.
The secretary issued the following notice:
1.-THE assignment was necessary to pro-
tect the interests Of both creditors and
stockholders The direct liabilities are
not large. The situation was urgent,
growing out OF the Endorsement Of custo-
mers' papers who could not pay. our
customers have been reducing their liza
bilities since December We collected in
about $4,000 but could not collect in all
cases fast enough The gold panic Of
four months past has made IT Impossible
for our customers TO get renewals. We
do not owe any banks in Sioux city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
RECETVE RATERILL TAN rs CHARGE
Receiver Conner Reiinquishes the Manage
ment Of the Por Royal Road.


AUGUSTA, GA. April 25.-fn accordance
with the recent decisions Of Judge Pardee.
Of the United States Circuit Court, and
Judge Simonton. OF the United States
District Court, the Port Royal and Au-
gusta was turned over 20 J. VI. Averill. re-
ceiver. who took possession OF Superin-
tendent Moores Office in this city to-day.
Receiver Conner. of the Central railroad,
who was also receiver Of Port Royal and
Augusta railroad. under the decision OF
Judge Speer, directed Superintendent
Moore 10 give possession OF the road 10
Receiver Averill. Upon an application TO
Judge Roney. J. II. Averill was appointed
temporary receiver OF the Port Royal
and Western Carolina railroad, and d.
rected to make application TO the United
States court to put him in possession OF
the property in the hands OF Receiver
Conner, OF the Central railroad. which
now controls the Port Royal and West
ern Carolina road. June LIST was set for
hearing arguments for a permanent re-
ceiver. The Port Royal and Western
Carolina was formerly known as the
Augusta and Knoxville railroad. and runs
from Augusta 10 Anderson. Greenville and
Spartanburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
CRUSHED BENEATH Az ENGINE.
Seven Dead Bodies Already Taken From =
Railway Wreck.

SOMERSET. PA. April 25.-A fatal ac-
cident occurred to-day on a short railroad.
known as Barebscks road which has
n grade OF $50 feet 10 the mile. \ pas
senger train became unmanagcable while
descending the incline. and attained a
frghtfu velocity. At the foot OF the In
cline were several loaded freight cars.
into which the passenger train plunged.
on the engine were Engineer Neff, his
son. and John r.. Pyle. with his wife
and daughter. The three after were
hurled under the engine as II leaped
from the track. and were Instantly Killed.
Neff and his son were fatally sralded.
On the cars were a large lumber of
workingmen, some Of whom jumped from
the runaway train, and escaped with
slight injuries. The balance were crushed
I'm the wreck. How many Is not yet
known, but seven bodies have already
been recovered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
To Resume Operations.

BALTIMORE. April 25.-The Baltimore
Sugar Refinery at Curtis bay. will re-
sumo operations early In May, and by the
middle OF the month will be working to
its full capacity. Two cargoes OF Jaw
sugar have been ordered for the COM
mencement OF operations. The refinery
was first opened in the spring OF 1891
In November a majority OF the stock OF
the concern was purchased by Boston
capitalists and the control OF the enter
prise has passed out OF the hands OF It's
Baltimore promoters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
LlherlY Bell OF for Chicago.

PHILADELPHIA, April @.-The tram
bearing the Liberty bell left the Broad,
street station Of the Pennsylvania railroad
al 1903 o'clock this morning from Chicago
A party Of forty, including Mayor stuart
the Joint Worlds Fair committee OF coun-
ellis and other city officials and news
paper men were on the train, which
consisted OF the bell car, combination
ear. three sleepers and a dining car
Reports from along the route show lhat
the passage OF the bell has awakened as
much enthusiasm and veneratlon as II the
bell had been human and Denelactor
OF humanity. 1t is having Verltapie
triumphal procession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
TROUBLE AHEAD At TRACY.
Temporary Peace Prevails, but There Are
Mutterfngs of Unrest.

NASHVILLE. TENN. April 25.-F'rom
interviews with the soldiers who returned
from Tracy City this afternoon and from
what Adjutant- General Fite says regard
ing things in the mining region. there is
trouble ahead.
Peace prevailed when the troops left
the mining town this morning, but there
are mutterings among the miners, and
they threaten revenge.
They are much wrought up over the
action OF the lessees in sending additional
convicts 10 the mines, and for also de-
claring that no man previously engaged
In any uprising shall be allowed 10 work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
The Cotton CrOp Injured,

JACKSON. MISS. April 25.-From all
portions OF the State comes the report
that cotton is either killed or greatly in
jured by the recent cold spell and frost.
There is time to repant. but the great
trouble 10 that in many sections there
is no seed. This complaint is almost
general. Recent high prices paid for cot
ton seed had the effect OF causing nearly
all the surplus to DO carried to market.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
An Express Package Robbed.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, April 25.-seVerlI
davs ago the Central railroad sent
package by the Southern Express COM
pany to pay salaries OF their clerks IN
The Birmingham office. Yesterday the
package arrived. and on being opened
contained nothing but blank pieces OF
paper. The amount sent was sl.26s' Three
messengers handled II between Savannah
nnd this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
MIR. BOOTH's CONDITION.
He Passed a Restful Day and Gave Promise
,f,Comfortable Night.

NEW YORK, April 2.-At ll:So to-
night the following bulletin was posted
at the Players Club:
Mr Booths condition has not changed
materially since the morning. IL any
thing. il is improved. He has passed a
restful day, and promises TO have a
comfortable night.
CslgnedD SINCLAIR SMITH, NJ. d.,
FREMONT. SMITH, NJ ID.
II was reported that Or. Fremont Smith
would remain with Mr. Booth all night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
Uuio, and Non.rnlon Men at War.

TAMPA, FLA. April S.-There was Sc
rious trouble at the Sanchez * Hyez
cigar factory here to-day. The workmen
refused 10 let sixteen non-union men enter
the building. and the manager was forced
to discharge the newcomers. The union
men followed the non-union men 10 their
boarding house, and were kept from de-
molishing II only with great di'hcuity.
The police after three hours restored or
der.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
A Hicyclr Race 10 Chicago.

ATLANTA, GA. April 25.-This after
noon two young reporters, Ed. NJ. Du-
rant and Walter Howard. started from
Atlanta TO race on bicycles TO Chicago.
Howard left two hours i'm advance OF
Durant. Neither knows the route TO be
taken by the other. \ purse OF $3.50 has
been raised. the winner to get 800 and
the loser fifty dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
ANOTHER BIG BANK SMdSH.
The Bank of Australia With Capital OF
Nearly Five Millions Fails.

LONDON, April S.-The suspension Is
announced OF the London chartered Bank
Of Australia. with a paid up capital Of
one million pounds. and reserve fund OF
800 900 pounds. The London Office is at NO
old Broad street. Il. c. 1t has many
branches in Victoria, New South Wales
and Queensland
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26

Boston banks" He took over with him
70 the Cabinet meeting this morning a
bundle OF papers presumably bearing
on the conference OF the New York bank
crS with Assistant Treasurer Jordan. In
the incomplete condition OF that matter,
the Secretary did not deem 1t prudent
To express an opinion.
Americ II Money Discounted
TORONTO. ONT. April City banks
viii accept United States silver certi6-
Gates only at "A discount OF one per cent.
The banks take ordinary American green
backs at par from customers. bat viii
not accept them al all from strangers.
business houses have placed a discount
Of five per cent. on all American bills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26

WASHINGTON. d. G.. April 25.-Jockey
Donovan. who was thrown from St John
I'm the steeplechase race at Bennings yes
terday. has recovered sufficiently 10 leave
the hospital. and to-day he was sent 10
his home The extent Of his injuries were
severe shock and a bruised head.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
CABOT LODGES SUCCESSOR.
1t Looks Like the Democrat Has Won by a
Narrow Margin.

BOSTON. MASS. April S.-Unofficial
figures from all towns and cities In the
Seventh congressional district indicate
the election of Dr. William Evart Dem
ocraD by a plurality of fourteen over
William r. Barrett (Republican).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Range OF thermometer at The Times
Office yesterday. Tuesday. April 18Th;
9 A. NJ, 43: u NJ, 80; y. NJ, 81; 7.
NJ, So: 9 =. NJ. go; midnight. ~. Aver
age. SO Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
Behring Sea Tribunal Adjourns.

PARIS, April Slowing 10 the illness
OF Lord James Hannen, one OF the Bril-
tish members OF the Behring Sea Tribunal
OF Arbitration. the tribunal adjourned for
one week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-26
Washington News Notes.

WASHINGTON. April S.-Assistant
Secretary McAdoo left here for New
York at 4 O'Clock to-day to witness the
naval review. He will return Monday.
Assistant Secretary McAdoo to-day ap-