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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
FARGO's GREAT FIRE.
over Three Millions of Damage Done and
Thousands Made Homeless.

FARGO, y. D., June S-Three thousand
people were made homeless by ycster-
days great confagration. But few men
slept last night. The school-houses,
churches and public buildings left stand
ing were all utilized as places OF shelter
for women and children. and ID cannot
be said one of the hundreds driven out
by the flames suffered for want OF shell
ter. The good women OF the town turned
out in force and organized 10 feed the
unfortunate ones. Early .this morning
relief trains with meat. hour and other
provisions began to arrive. Minneapolis
50. Paul Chicago, Duluth and Milwaukee
and other cities will send liberal contri-
buttons of food. Clothing is much needed.
All night the people were in panic, as
the flames seemed not To diminish. and
the sky was lit up by the great flames,
wakng the night almost clear AS day.
The relief corps organized here received
many reports of people who are missing,
and without doubt Il viii develop that
a number Of lives have been lost. The
hremen might as well have fought against
Niagara as to battle with the flames,
which, driven by a fierce south gale, swept
through the city like a prairie fire. The
fire was under control by o'clock this
morning. though a number OF fires were
still burning in different parts OF the
city. The statement is given out that
meeting OF insurance men estimated the
loss Of insured property at S2sO0.0O0, and
$4,000 more on residences In the out
skirts uninsured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
BORE or THE GArHING GUNS
To be Reduced From 45 to 80 CaIibre-The
Object Therefor.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. June s.-There
is probability that the bore Of the
navy Gatling guns will be changed. To
be OF the greatest service the Gatling
guns used in naval warfare must be
ntted TO use the ammunition manufac-
tmed for the small arms issued TO the
sailors. The adoption Of the small cali
pre- Tor the new army rifle is 10 be fol-
lowed up by the navy. and that in turn
VIII necesSitate the reduction of the bore
OF the Gatling guns from a. calibre TO 30
colibre Already the Ordnance Bureau is
preparing for the change and to-day
Commodore Sampson received from the
factory sample lot or the new ammu-
milton. In its preparation an entirely
new idea has been adopted which Is ex-
pected 20 ensure a quicker feed 10 the
gun ana TO dispense with the labor in
VolVed IN the present process Of reloading
the cartridge reservoirs by hand. In the
new arrangement the cartridges are light
ly but securely clamped i'm compact rows
on sheets OF tin about eighteen inches
long These sheets are inserted by hand
in a slot in the brcech OF the gun. which
automatically picks each cartridge from
It's fastening as the sheet passes RAPIDLY
through the gun. The new device has the
additional merit Of cheapness. costing
about five cents per sheet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
A charming Concert.

a charming concert was given at the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall
last evening for the benefit Of Highland
Park Methodist Episcopal church, under
the direction Of Mr. Shepherd Webb.
There was quite n large audience present.
The principal artist taking part was Miss
Clara Belle Palmer. OF Baltimore, who
thoroughly delighted her audience with a
splendid rendition OF BALLET Music from
Naila." by Delbes IL was beautifully
interpreted. showing an artistic appre-
ciation delightful TO all lovers OF good"
music. The next number was a Lula
by" composed by Miss Palmer and sung
charmingly and sweetly by Mrs John III.
Knowles. Jr. The composition is pretty.
particularly the accompaniment. The
next number, washington Post March,"
by Sousa. was most admirably done by
the Old Dominion Symphony Club. They
proved TO be splendid mandolin and guitar
players. The duo from Mariana" by
Mr.. and Mrs J. Emory Shaw, was also
n beautiful number. There were others
who contributed enjoyment to the occa-
sion-Professor Rees' chorus, who sang
well; MIR. Louis Pizzini and Mr. Il. IL.
Cloves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
A MOLD BURGLARY.
Radford Citizen Robbed of 5000 Worth
OF Valuables.

EAST RADFORD, VA, June s.-Spe-
cial-Last night the residence OF Professor
W =. Gum. principal Of Belle Heth
Academy. was entered by burglars and
completely ransacked. Mr. Gums wife
was absent. and he was sleeping I'm the
house alone. The burglars took Mr.
Gums clothes from a chair near the
bed i'm which he was sleeping, carried
them outside the building, and rihed them
Of their contents. getting seventy-fiye
cents I'm money, together with his fine
gold watch. In addition to these they
also stole a lot Of clothing, &C., belonging
10 Mrs. Gum. The Professor estimates
his loss at about 500, though in the alb
sence OF his wife, ii is impossible to tell
what IS gone The impression prevails
that Professor Gum, who is light
sleeper was chloroformed. There is no
clue to the robbers. Fortunately for him,
he took his pbcket-b0Ok. containing about
S55. out Of his pocket on retiring last
night and put it under his pillow, or that
would have been taken. About $500 worth
Of valuable papers were In his pockets,
but the parties returned TO the window
and threw them back in the house.
II is said the burglars drove TO his resi-
dence in a buggy
This is one Of the most daring robberles
ever perpetrated in this section.
This morning at an early hour a fatal
shooting affray occurred at New River
Bridge, just across the river from here,
on the Pulaski side, in which a colored
man. named Beauregard Austin was shot
I'm the mouth by his mother-in-law, Jen-
ME Quarles There are two statements
one is that the murder was without pro-
vocation, and the other that II was a
case Of self-defense. There was a quarrel
going on between Austin and his wife
when his mother-in-law took a hand. with
the above results. Ths woman was ar
rested and taken to keWbern TO iail.
have seen no mention OF the death Of
lady well known to many in your city,
where she once lived. which occurred at
her home I'm this county last week. l re-
fer TO Mrs. X. r. Taylor, wife Of ex
Attorney General James G. Taylor, de-
ceased. Mrs. Taylor was a most estima-
BILE lady, and beloved by all who knew
her
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Captain d. III. Berger, superintendent
OF the Western division OF the Norfolk
and Western railroad, 10 Miss Daisy
caldwell, Of Winston, on the l4th In
Stant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09

Spreckel's Oceanic Steamship line. There
was a time when the Oceanic line was
Of great value to Hawaii but now that
the new Canadian Pacific line. the pa
cfnc Mail and thr Occidental and Oriental
Steamship Companies make Honolulu a
port OF call, the annexationisis do not
deem the oceanic line essential 10 their
prosperity.
Honolulu had "A genuine dynamite scare
last night. During a concert at the Ha-
waiian Hotel, at which most OF the people
OF the town were assembled, police Of
ficers saw three men acting In suspi-
cious manner near the ex-Oueen's resi-
dence. on Washington Place. When or
dered to halt two OF them drove Off in n
hack and the third ran away I'm the dark
ness Near where the man on foot was
seen the officers discovered three dyna-
mite bombs and a small bottle Of fulmi-
nafem Of mercury. Company III" OF the
volunteers was called out Immediately.
and guarded the palace and barracks all
night. II IS thought by officers Of the
provisional Government that the bombs
were 10 have br.u used TO blow up the
barracks in VIII o. the provisional army
was sleeping. 7 sident Dole stated that
he thought that the finding Of the bombs
was proof Of th, reported conspiracy 10
restore the Queen, as did Attorney Cen
eral Smith. The Royalists are indignant
al the assertion. The Government has
quietly been organizing three more
companies Of volunteer soldiers.
Although no official news has yet been
made public II is stated that the Gov
eminent has received private letters from
Washington assuring them that a protec-
torate will be declared by the United
Cfatoa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
A Rennisitlnn Granted.

Governor Mckinney yesterday granted
a requsition at the request of the Gov
ernor Of Maryland for Joseph Genarri
who is now I'm the custody of the Hamp-
ton officials on the charge Of numbering
Michael Jacoballl. I'm Baltimore, on June
5th. Detective Pointer. who came on
for the prisoner. left for Hampton at
3 p NJ. yesterday, and returned to Balti-
more with the man last night.
The murderer sustained serious injuries
I'm attempting TO escape from the officers
and afterward attempted suicide.
The Governor offered reward Of 800
for the arrest, delivery and conviction OF
Jasper. alias jeff. Sullins indicted for
murder I'm the Circuit Court of Wash
ington county, I'm the June term Of 1876.
This proclamation IS TO be in force for
one year from yesterday, after which
Il Is void
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
WAR IMMINENT IN SAMOA.
King malietoa and Mataafa To Test Their
Strength on the Battlefield.

APIA, SAMOA. May q, via San Fran
cisco, per steamer Alameda.-It may be
safely predicted that Samoan affairs are
approaching a climax. Indeed before this
reaches you Malletoa and Mataafa may
have tried conclusions and the all-im-
portant question as to which is the strong
est party may have been forever decided.
Lately several important events have
taken place and II now seems as II ac-
tive hosulitles were on the very point of
being commenced. A fortnight ago Ma
taafa addressed a letter 10 King Malie-
toa I'm which he made peaceful overtures.
reminding His Majesty Of bygOne occur
rences. and suggested that a huge and
general meeting of Samoans should be
held 20 choose a monarch. He suggested
various villages as suitable places to hold
the proposed meeting. and repeatedly ap-
pealed 10 the King mot to be angry"
with him. Opinions differ as 10 the
chances Of the opposing parties. and un-
der existing circumstances il Is simply
impossible 10 obtain reliable information
as 20 their relative numbers and compara-
tive strength. Feeling already runs pref
~ high. There have been fights and as
saults and all sorts OF doings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
Fire in n Junk-ShOp.

The fire-alarm turned I'm from station
No 2l9 last night at 1920 o'clock was
occasloned by the burning OF a quantity
OF rags I'm the junk-shop OF Mr. J. c.
Smith, on the corner Of Seventeenth and
Dock streets Engines No. and No 2
responded promptly, and extinguished the
flames I'm a few minutes The fire origi-
mated I'm a large pile Of rags I'm the centre
Of the establishment. and. owing 10 the
combustible character Of the material,
burned very rapidly Mr.. Smith esu-
mated the damage at about $1,000, and
carried no insurance The origin OF the
fire is unknown, as there WIS no one In
the establishment after 8 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, -. C., June s.-For
Virginia: Fair; warmer in southwestern
portion OF Virginia; south winds
For North Carolina, South Carolina and
Georgia: Fair, except probably showers
along the coast warmer; easteriy winds.
Weather CondItionsJfhe storm central
over the Dakotas Wednesday night has
advanced TO northeast Minnesota, and a
trough Of low barometer extends thence
to the Southern Plateau region.
An area OF high barometer has moved
eastward OF the Middle Atlantic and
south OF the New England coasts.
A marked fall In temperature has oe-
CURED In the Northwest. Elsewhere the
temperature changes have been slight.
Rain has falln along the immediate
South Atlantic and East Gulf coasts:
and showers and thunder-storms are re-
ported In the Northwest
Fair and warmer weather Is Indicated
for the Atlantic Coast States. In the
Lake region the weather Will b. warmer.
with increasing cioudiness and showers.
followed Saturday by cooler. fair weather.
The rivers are above the danger line
dn feet and tenths) and rising. New
Orleans. 35; Memphis. OF.
Falling-cairo. 81. Helena. so; New
Port. Is; Arkansas City. rs; vicksburgs
81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
DE-. Bell nnY Accent.

Professor II. II. Harris, chairman OF
the committee appointed by the Board
Of Foreign Missions Of the Southern Bap-
list Convention 10 notify Rev. Dr. r. T..
Bell. Of Nashville. Of his appointment
to the secretaryship Of that board, yester-
day received a letter from Dr. Bell, say
ing that he had taken the matter under
consideration No further assurance than
this was given in the communication. but
n is probable that a more definite reply
win be received in a few days Though
the letter gave no intImation OF his fu-
ture action, II strengthens the belief that
Dr Roll Will accnnf.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
THE SUGAR BOUNTY'
Move of the Planters to Cont est Adverse
Agitation North and West.


Agitation North and West.
NEW IBERIA, LA, June S.-The first
real move by the sugar planters Of this
state TO combat the effect Of the agita-
tion in the North and West against the
sugar bounty was made yesterday. when
in response 20 a call by John r. White,
president Of the Sugar and Rice Planters
Protective Association. planters from all
over the state assembled here to devise
a plan 10 protect these Industries. The
result was the adoption Of motion that
the Chair appoint a central committee.
composed OF one member from each sugar
growing parish Of the State. each to be
chairman Of a parish committee. TO be
chosen by himself. for the purpose Of
gathering complete statistics as TO the
amount Of machinery. coal. oil. meat.
meal, mules, flour and other products
purchased and absolutely necessary I'm
the manufacture Of sugar. and that these
statistics be embodied I'm one general re-
port 10 be presented 10 Congress at the
september session. il was also decided
10 call an interstate sugar growers con-
vention in Chicago on August 10th next.
and that Louisiana send twenty-five dele
gates. Congressman Blanchard made a
lengthy speech. declaring himself the
planters friend. and promising 10 do what
he could In Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
They We're Hospitality Treated.

Several comrades OF Lee Camp, No. l.
who participated in the ceremonies In
cident 10 the unveiing Of the statue I'm
Charlottesville Wednesday, expressed
themselves as highly pleased with the
kospitable manner In which they were
treated by the reception committee In
Charlottesville. Comrades Burns. Crouch,
Reeves. Turner and Krechie were en-
tertained at the hotel, and every atten.
tlon shown them. Those who attended
wish TO express their thanks for their
cordial treatment. and hope to have an
opportunity 70 recprocate at an early
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
EmbezzIer Arrested.

Sergeant Brooks arrested and lodged
I'm the Second police-station yesterday
J. n. Attkison. who has cigar factory
on Franklin street near the Old Market,
charged with embezzling $50 belonging
% the Richmond Branch Of the lnterna-
tonal Cigarmakers' Union. OF which the
accused Is secretary and treasurer. A
few days ago a member paid Attkison
$50 dues. No record was made Of the
payment, and the accused could not ex-
plain satisfactorily what disposition he
made OF the amount. Hence the arrest.
1t is rumored that Attkison's accounts
are about 500 short
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
The Man Of Many Names.

Harry Melville. alias Brooks, alias
Eberts, alias Ed. Devine, and few other
names. who was arrested I'm Newport
News several days ago. was brought to
Richmond yesterday evening by Sergeant
John r. Hall 10 answer the charge a
stealing 81 in United States currency
and n gold watch. the property OF a
Mr. Stewart. The money and time-pieee
were taken from the Davis restaurant
while Mr.. Stuart was stopping there.
The alias man was assigned a room ad-
iolning that OF Mr. Stuart. Melville Is
said 10 be a smooth article. He repre-
sents himself as a capitalist who wishes
10 purchase land on which 10 establish
a cotton mandatory. lie has worked
n number OF crooked games. besit .
Jumping his hotel bills. and is wanted In
Newport News. where several charges
stand unanswered against him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
Want Tie sherman Law Renealed.

SAVANNAH. June S.-The Georgia
Bankers Associations second annual
meeting was held here to-day. On mo-
ton Of Mr.. II. B. Neal. representing the
clearing house OF Atlanta, and Mr.. II. J..
Burdell, representing the clearing house
Of Savannah. resolutions were adopted
urging Georgia's senators and representa-
tives 10 use all efforts I'm their power to
secure the repeal OF the Sherman law,
end also declaring that the association
was opposed 10 free coinage Of silver,
unless one hundred cents worth Of silver
was coined in the dollar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
Good Work of the Rrtyent.

At the regular weekly meeting OF the
Retreat for the Sick yesterday, there
were reported ~ patients, - OF whom
were charity cases. receiving medical at
tendance, medicine and board entirely
free.
The annual picnic TO Ashland Park viii
De held June 10Th.
The increasing appeals from the sick
and suffering for treatment makes
IL necessary for the ladies' 60 ask aid from
the public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
Hnstings Court.

The following cases were tried In the
hustings court yesterday:
William Christian was fined s. for re-
sisting a police officer.
Peter McDOnough for similar onense
was assessed like amount.
Leroy Fauntleroy. charged with mis-
demeanor, was fined so. and Mary Wyatt
charged with a like ofense, was also
fined $40.
Henry II. Green, charged with petit
larceny. was sent to Jail for fifteen days
Henry Miller, charged with petit lar
ceny. was sent 10 Jail for four months.
Alexander Smith. charged with assault,
Nna fined g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
THE REPORT DIsCREDITED.
If Minister Blount Has Resigned, the DE
partment Is Ignorant of 1t.

WASHINGTON. June s.-If Minister
Blount has resigned his office as minister
10 Hawaii as stated in a San Francisco
dispatch published yesterday. the fact is
not known at the state Department. IL
is said 10 be improbable that such COM
municauOn would be sent by telegraph,
and the Hawaiian mail. which arrived at
San Francisco on the Australia, will not
reach the State Department before next
week.
a telegram from Minister Blount was
received a few days ago simply stating
that he had received his credentials and
should have taken the oath Of office so that
If Mr.. Blount has resigned, the action
will surprise the department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09

A handsome souvenir Of Barton Heights
was brought 10 this office yesterday BY
the publisher, Mr. Robert Lee smith.
Ii Is handsomely printed and contains a
rLmber OF fine cuts. The frontisplece Is
a picture OF James II. Barton, the founder
OF Barton Heights. The pamphlet Is
a description OF the Heights. interspersed
with pictures showing views taken from
different points. the residences of various
prominent citizens, and the nurseries and
greenhouses Of j. III. Harvey.
Altogether, the Souvenir is complete
little gem. and reflects great credit upon
gt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
She Has No rquai.

Miss Nelson. the Nancy Hanks" of
Virginia. won her race easily last Thurs
day coming In first In three straight
heats Her time was not as good as that
she made at Pimlico last week. but her
performance was good enough TO prove
that she has no equal In her class
Mr.. Tyson, who drove Romola In the
Pimlico race. expresses the opinion that
when Miss Nelson passed him she was
going at 21O gait. lie is an excellent
judge Of horse flesh, and regards the
little mare as iirst-class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
Nayy-Yard Offices Abolished.

WASHINGTON. June S.-Secretary Her
bert has been instltuting inquiries into
the state OF the Brooklyn navy-yard, and
he has arrived at the conclusion that
there is an opportunity to do some judici-
ous pruning In the force OF employees In
the Interest Of economy. Accordingly he
has caused fourteen persons-writers and
clerks-to be discharged and has abolished
THAR offices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
4 PROTECTORATE PROBABLE.
Annexation Or Nothing is No Longer the
CIV In nHawaii-Dynamite Scare.

VT NOihits - ANO Longer lht
CIV I'm Hswaii-Dynamites Scare.
HONOLULU. VIA SAN FRANCISCO,
June S.-No one knows how or why, but
the fact remains that the annexation
party OF Hawaii have settled In their
own minds that the United States is
going 20 establish a protectorate over the
islands. Annexation, except as some
thing in the future is not now discussed;
the cry annexation or nothing IS no
longer heard. II is reported that Minister
BlOunt has dropped "A hint that protoc-
torate is the proper thing TO look for II
the constant protestations OF the Roy
alists are TO be believed. they have no
intention OF making a move until after
the decision OF the United States is
known. So far Claus Spreckels has not
gaiDed much by his efforts TO embarrass
the Government financially. Minister Of
Finance Damon betrays no concern about
the matter. Retaliation is now being dis
cussed. 1nere is talk OF stopping the
sih-i~~ Of 81 aaa e~r pA--'h paid 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-09
M'hINLEY kENOMINATED.
The OHIO Republicans Again Select Him
for Governor.


COLUMBUS. O., June S.-A few min
utes after 10 o'clock General Grosvenor
called the Republican Convention TO order.
and Rev. N. II. Holmes implored Divine
blessings on the proceedings Hon. n.
M. Daugherty was introduced as perma-
nent chairman and made a three minute
speech.
The report OF the committee on resolu-
tlons was read by Congressman q. w.
Hulick, OF Clermont. Each plank was
loudly applauded.
Governor Mckinlcys s name was pre-
sented as a nominee for Governor by
Colonel Bob Nevins. of Dayton. and
seconded by Senator j. W. Nichols. of
Belmont
There were no other nominations. and
the Governor was declared the nominee
amid a scene OF wild enthusiasm.
committee was appointed 20 conduct
him 10 the hall. and few moments
later he made his appearance. He was
greeted with cheers. prolonged for several
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