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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
NINE MEN DROWNED.
Their Boat Overturned by the Wash from
"a Steamer.
G3y telegraph To the Dispatch)

CBy telegraph 20 the Dispatch.)
QUARANTINE. S. c., November 4.-For
several months extensive improvements
OF the quarantine plant at Hoffman and
Swineburne Islands, under Contractor Co
lin Mclean, have been going on, necessi-
tating the employment OF large number
Of men. These men were accustomed TO
return TO their homes every Saturday
afternoon, returning on Monday morning.
Beats employed by the contractors have
been used in transferring the men to
South Beach, the nearest point on Staten
Island. from which the men could reach
their homes in New York and Brooklyn
by train and ferry boat.
During severe storm which prevailed
this afternoon q boat containing eighteen
or twenty Of these workmen started for
South Beach. When within a short dis
lance of the pier on the beach the boat
was overturned by the wash from the
steamboat HolmdeE. which was passing
down the bay. and all on board the boat
were thrown into tho sea. Some of them
succeeded in reaching the shore, but it is
known that at least nine of them were
drowned.
The namps Of those so far known 10 have
persisted are y. Mcguire. Thomas Foley.
employed by Huston &c Corbett, plumbers
In New York; G. A. Smith, bricklayer;
James O'Mally, his helper; Len Wanser,
steam-fttcr. employed by Blake < Will
liams. OF New York; Charles Drude. OF
Brooklyn, and Edward Kenny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
TO KILL CLEVELAND.
The Mania of Crazy Man hi Custody at
indianapolis.
By telegraph to the Dlspatch)

By telegraph to the Dispatch)
INDIANAPOLIS. November 4.-Several
cranks suddenly became seized yesterday
with desire 20 right their fancied
wrongs
Adolph Olschwasky, Of 1140 east Wash
ngton street, was captured as he was
about 20 start for Washington TO muir
dor President Cleveland. Olschwasky has
heretofore been harmlessy cranky
but his mania assumed a homicidal turn
when he suddenly met his brother, and
made q rush to Kill him for the purpose
Of marrying his widow. who. he believed,
would brinG him wonderful luck He
claims To be n cousin Of President Cleve-
land, and that his real name is Glove
land.
After his encounter with his brother.
and before he could get out Of town on
train officers arrested him. He had
provided himself with a large calibre
revolver
Governor Matthews came near being
made the victim of a series Of cranks.
For several days suspicious characters
have been logging his office In the
state House Yesterday they We're seen
scurrying from the building on report
that the militia was coming. The Gov
ernor says he has no fear of bodily in
Jury. but his friends have prevailed on
him to take great precautions until the
crank epidemic subsidies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
Mr.. Catbright's Narrow Escape.

Mr.. Gathright, who resides in the lower
end of Henrico county, near Glendale,
had a narrow escape from death yester-
day afternoon. He and his brother were
going TO political meeting in vehicle
and as they hoped to see some wild tur-
keys on the way. they carried with them
a gun loaded with buckshot. The 1olting
OF the vehicle caused the gun to be dis
charged and the whole load grazed MT
Gathrights neck, making wound In
which six or eight stitches had TO be
taken. He was not seriously hurt and
attended the meeting, but his escape was
q very narrow one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
SANTANDER SHAKEN.
4 Cargo Of Dynamite Ia The Harbor
Explodes.
IoSS OF LIFE FRlGHTFUL.
ne Governor Of the Province and Many
Other 0rdCialS Killed.
THE CITY IN FLAMES.
Large Part Of It Laid In Ruins by
she Explosion-Detaiis
That Appall.
THE CITY IN FLAMES.
-,..,..Aneri.nn cable TO the pIspa,ch.l

fn7 Anslo-Americsn cable to the Dispafch-)
MADRID. November "A startling
LOGO VAS received late last night from
small village near the city OF Santan-
~ announcing terrific explosion OF
mile. which had killed the Governor
,r. province and a large number Of
.,o including several OF the leading
.i..,s. and which had also set fire to
.,. CHS, and caused immense damage on
I'D .t.e Further particulars were un-
Pic last night. owing TO the fact
.... .u telegraph wires in the vicinity Of
lander had been blown down by the
.,...siou. and the advices to-day have
III me from nelshboring villages.
r.. fllfs are that small steamer the
r.e. Nuchic8Co. belonging at Bilboa, and
,....l with dynamite. caught on fire
d, ... lying AZ dock In the city Of San
....-- The fire department was ordered
.. ma people thronged the vicinity, ig-
-~f of the dangerous cargo on the
i.-.n- yfsscl.
WARNING TOO LATE
Al, rrsrm was given moment before
o.. .s..osl1n occurred. but too late 10 be
.rr...A service. The explosion came and
.rss8 everything IN the neighbor-
.uays. buildings. vessels I'm the har
..I 800 the telegraph wires. The city
,- -.' on fire. and was burning when
.... -uaichcs were written. The city
.. .1ument was destroyed by the
.,. r ana the only dependence was
.r arfues sent from surrounding
tii those on board or near the
..-..... steamer and all those on board
.f alongside Of her as well as
.r4F r-ftty If the tFapca flo
t.nouso MI, were killed by the
. lily OF the Civil Governor, who
directing the operations on the quay.
.. ... recovered. as well as the bodies
.. number Of other officials. Among
,.. reported killed is the Marquis Tom
b. .. definite estimate OF the loss Of
I.t Teen received. Some Of the re-
... from the neighborhood state the
..- IT'D tho thousands.
THREE HUNDRED DEAD.
rl.- patches confirm the report that
... .t.'.-ipn occurred in the steamer
.... .mchaco. She carried 900 pack
.. dynamite, but declared only
f..rtr cases, which were rapidly landed
e.. t.. fire broke out. IL is officially
...... tI4t over 800 persons were killed,
........ tWsnty-seven civic guards. the
.. police force except two members,
r.,..i officials. and majority Of the
...ra con- railway train that had
. .-..sI The number of the injured
.... large. and many are dying from
..l .r medical aid. Dozens are missing.
lu.g Regent wanted TO 20 10 San
.. tt- afternoon, but was dlssuaded
t. Oh. $40 ieters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
ABOUT BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
d. r. johnson q Co.'S. Purchase-The New
Insurance Company.


Mr.. 3. f. johnson yesterday gave
Dispatch reporter the following explana-
ton OF the deed recorded in the Chancery
Court clerks Office Wednesday from the
Historical Publishing Company. transfer
ring its interest In the book-publisning
business conducted by b. +. Johnson
& Co. to the Richmond concern:
81 have just purchased the entire M
terest OF the Historical Publishing Com
pany. OF Philadelphia and ST. Louis, In
the business OF u. #. Johnson & co.
About two years ago syndicate arrange
ment was effected with this concern. ana
Il has worked very well. our net pronts
being more than 20 per cent on tne
capital invested during last year. Whiie
the ARRANGEMENT has proved an advantage
In reducing the cost OF manufacturinB
goods. II has proved disadyantageous In
some other respects-in taking from Hicn-
mond, for instance, a large part OF 1he
work formerly done here. The business
relations between the publishing mouse anu
myself have been very pleasant and en-
tlrely satisfactory to all parties. When
entered into such an arrangement l felt
1t was a good thing TO do. / believed II
would enable me 10 conduct business In
more economical and satisfactory way
than I had been able to do before. 10
certain extent this has proved true, put
circumstances have so shaped matters re-
Gently that I have considered 1t best TO
sever my connection with otner houses
and resume business as an independent
and distinctly southern concern, althousn
we do business in every state In the
Union. and at certain seasons much OF
our most profitable work Is done In nortn-
fofa n
in contemplation under which we shal
extend our operations as rapidly as the
still unsettled condition OF business gene
rally will Justify. There will be no change
in name or style OF firm.
II "a understood that the purchase or
the interest OF the Historical publishing
Company win result in the giving employ
ment 10 a large number Of hands by Mr.
Johnson.
NEW INSURANCE COMPANY.
The Richmond Mutual Fire Insurance
Company. which was recently chartered
nv the CITY Circuit Court, has opened
headquarters at 1ll2 east Main street.
The organization OF this company was the
result OF the agitation that had peeh
going on for some time In business circles
over the increase of fire insurance rates
here. The members of the company are
responsible only for the amount OF the
premiums they have paid in, and par
ticinate in the profits. The company
starts with a small capital as basis upon
which to accumulate a fund TO meet
losses. Some of the leading business
men in the city are interested In the new
enterprise. Mr.. George ID. Peasants Is
the general agent and the officers ara
Charles E.-Whitlock, president; u. y.
Nlunford. vice-president, and Albert Blair
sacratarY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
AFTER THE BALL WAS OVER"
The Fellow who Masqueraded as n Ponco-
man Forgot His Dignity.

Major John Poe the Chief-of-Police
was a mad man yesterday-in fact, ne was
a very mad man.
on the night before some one had tele-
,,bone1 IN the Third Station for an officer
TO 20 to a Second-street stable and re-
move a drunken policeman.
officer Dugan was sent to the place
and found n chap in police uniform. but
fortunately for the reputation OF the
.blue-coats." the fellow was not a MEM
Der of the force. He had been to mas
ouerade ball at Monticello Hall, and
while whrling the light fantastic toe he
lmpersonated one of the hobbies ON
mis- way home he slipped the sparkling
Juice of the Indian corn and this caused
him to drop by the wayside.
officer Dugan took his unworthy imita-
tor home. but rumor became noised
abroad on the street that policeman had
been seen in a drunken condition, and
this report is the thing that excited the
Feasibility of the Major.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
Madison People Pass Away.

Correspondence or the Dlspatch.)
OAK PARK, VA, November AIRS.
I.ucetta Booton. widow Of Mr.. George
Booton, after a protracted illness died
this morning at the home OF her son-in-
law, Mr.. W. j. Cave, OF Madison Court
house.
Mr. McFarlane. an old and esteemed
citizen Of this county (Madison), died In
Culpeper county at the residence OF his
daughter, Mrs. Weaver, on the ID instant.
His remains were inferred on yesterday
at Mt. Zion Baptist church near OAK
Park.
Great quantities Of apples have been
and are still being shipped from this
county. They are being sent both North
and South. and are bringing better prices
than usual at this season. The revenue
from the apple crop is a great relief to
the farmers during this period OF hard
times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
A QUADRUPLE LYkcHlNC.
Three Men and One Woman Found Hang
ing TO "a Tree.

By telegraph to the Dispatch)
NASHVILLE. Tenn, November A
speclal from Fayetteville, Tenn, says:
Early this morning on the farm Of Jack
Daniels. near Lynchburg, Ned Waggoner
his son VIII. his daughter Mary, and his
son-in-law Motlaw, were found hanging
to one tree All the parties are colored.
The only explanation of their fate is that
they were supposed TO have been imph-
Gated I'm numerous barn"burnings which
have taken place in Monroe and Lincoln
counties recently. There is no clue as to
the pefpetrators of the deed.
Ned Waggoner was a rather large negro
and 1t IS supposed the first attempt of the
lvnchers was unsuccessful in his case. as
n broken rope with a hangman's knot In
il was found under the tree near him. ana
another one had been procured from the
weu-bucket Of near neighbor, by when
rome he was found hanging
The bodies were discovered by the driver
of the I.ynchburg and Fayetteville stage
soon after daybreak this morning. The
negroes did not bear very good rfputatlons
In the community, and although there
has been little talk in regard TO the mat
ter. they were supposed TO DC connected
with the band of incenaaries who have
recently been so plentiful in this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05

Hama Kaya. Yarber. Clark. and White.
was secretly brought here from Jeffer-
sonyille last nignt. and Stone, boing
brought Into court this morning. was
placed on the stand Upon being asked
what plea be had 20 make. he replied,
"Gullty." There was very little trouble
experienced in getting a jury. When the
case was given 10 them they retired. but
returned In fifteen minutes with a YER
dict OF guilty OF murder In the FIRST de-
gree, and sentence Of death By hanging
was at once passed upon him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
A SHOOTER SHOT.
The Man He Threatened Makes an End oil
Him,

CBy telegraph TO the Dispatch)
BIRMINGHAM. ALA, November A.
4 snecial TO the Age Herald from Spring
vile. Ala. says: This evening X. r.
Hughes shot and killed John II. smith.
II seems that the parties had diiheulty
Yesterday over wagon. smith Ioiu
Hughes that he intended TO kill him. This
evening about 1870 Smith went into fer,
kins's store ana got double. oarreieu
,hot-o,in loaded with buckshot. He went
,hTo,ish the store, and when ne got 10
the door he threw the gun TO his shoulder
,yith an oath, and told Hughes he Was
,'o,,s IN KIN him. Hughes pulled Al
seiibre Smith & Wesson revolver from
under his coat lying on his wagon. Hold
ing his mules with one hand' ne sho'
smith In the centre of the forehead.
smith fell In the doorway ana expired
sen, minutes later. Hughes fired TWO
more shots. which struck the pavement.
Hughes was released upon preliminary
trtsi Roth men were respected citizens
of this community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
Mr.. Fielding pics of Aproplesy.
(special telegram to the Dispatch.)

ROANOKE, VA, November AIRS.
Thomas Fielding, aged fifty years, died
suddenly at her home in the southwestern
mart of the city this morning at 5:30
o'clock. She was in her usual health on
retiring last night, but this morning about
) o'clock her husband was awakened by
her heavy breathing. Finding her uncon-
sclous he hurried for physician, but be-
fore the doctor arrived she was dead. APP
oplexy is supposed to have been the
cause Of death. Deceased was an estima-
bic lady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
csIcAcossQUE PROCEEDINGS.
d High old Time" on the Election of "a
Mayor Pro Tenn.


by telegraph TO the Dispatch)
= lchCO. November 4.-ro-day's spe-
g.. meeting OF the CITY Council TO elect
slayer pro ten was one OF the most
PEI 'ous ever held here.
"y an audaclous move the Democratic
minority seized che Craftsmanship. and
.'N Ulnss with Il high hand The Re-
'1Nil'dns. under the leadership OF Al
''lH-n SWIFT met force With force. but
a. lai .ous encounters at the outset were
".'' az bay until the Democrats Sc
>~.-' hrin hold on the meeting.
'he democrats did not succeed IN
."nS Mayor pro TEN. but they de-
.'"i'a me election OF Alderman Swift for
uine 10 that position By ruling OF
we Clair, who held that majority OF
"a NAole Council was necessary 20 u
Nn0'ee' on the frst ballot Swift re-
e,t"d "a votes. McGnlen. IS, and one
S SF-eiinan voted blank. The ruling was
.''. oe.flcrd IN bitter speech by Alder
ian campbell as Illegal ard revolution
p, ana when a second ballot Was or
me hepubliean aldermen rose In
:, peny and marched out Of the Council
sla.lier The police tfied 70 stop theta
:. ofgers from Chairman McGillen. bat
4s s't,ermen showing light, Inspector
$50 prev open the door and per-
",,sesd &ssir peaceful departure
fasy en gathered IN the hall tor CON
+.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
The Mntabelc Losses.
Hv cahle 70 the DIspatch.l

d'y cable 10 the Dispatch)
r'FLrOWN, November "A dispatch
from Fort Victoria this noon gives
OIL. ..umate OF the Matabele losses as re-
r. by natives. In the first skirmish
abcle lost 200 men; in the fight
, t.r lager. 1880; on the following
.p The Chartered Company's
have burned Bengula's great
g. ly camp at Bulwayou.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
HUNDLeY AND WATSON AT CREWE,
The Issues OF the Day Discussed and Great
Enthusiasm Manifested.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch)
CREWE, VA, November A-Mann's
Hall was well filed here tonight by
Democratic voters to hear the political
issues of the day discussed by General
Hundley of Amelia. who made thrill
ing speech, followed by our young sena-
tor. Hon. Walter a. Watson, OF Motto
way. Good feeling reigned supreme, and
from the Jealous enthusiasm manifested.
it is safe to predict Crewe will be scored
In the right column on Tuesday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
THREE LIVES LOST.
Nine Persons Missing Result Of the City of
Alexandria Disaster.
ny cable to the Dispatch)

0y cable 70 the Dlspatch)
HAVANA. November at Is now
kH1 positively that three persons lost
u..g lives through the burning Of the New
l'lG ana Cuba Mail Steamship Com
fsll steamer City Of Alexandria. Their
names are r. W. Bowen, the purser;
1.mls Linden, the quartermaster, and
". Foster. an oiier. The missing are
'le Smith, waiter: Lewis Block.
waiter, q. Ramirez. Andres Suarez, +.
...e Ctsare Toledo. Abelardo Bertran,
l-'rtuJ Vine and Eusebio Ponce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
NV INSURANCE. COMPANY.
aUosri,,I for IncurabIes.

A splendid entertainment will be given
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Tuesday evening for the benent OF
establishing a hospital for incurables.
The programme will comprise number
OF musical selections. Mr.. POLK Miller
is managing the concert, and will have
as his assistants several of the best
known vocalsts in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
SADIE MEANS RESTORED.
She Was Expelled from Church for Work
ing on sunday.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.)

Special telegram to the Dispatch)
CHAIR. ESTON. S. c., November +,--ln
the case OF Sadie Means, the telephone
girl who was expelled from the secohu
,,,orline in the telephone exchange on
e,nS,v the South Carolina synod at Gin
Ton to-day ordered that the action OF the
charIeston Presbytery in the case De
ennulled and that the session OF the
ohurch in Columbia ''resiote Sadie NJ.
Means 10 all her rights and privileges as
a member in fun communion OF sala
church" Rev. q. a. Blackburn, pastor o.
the Second church. gave notice IN oehai1 o.,
The Charleston Presbytery that they VIII
appeal to the General Assembly. Inc
synod appointed Rev. DR.. J. w. fynh
and W 4 clarke ESQ, to represent It In
The case before the General Assembly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
A TRAIN HELD UP.
THE CONDUCTOR MoRTALLY WOUND
ED BY THE BANDITS.
Express-Car ard Passengers Robbcd-The
Despcradoes Followed and Fought
Three of Them Captured,
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch,

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. November A.
south-bound Iron Mountain train. No. 81,
was held up by seven masked bandits at
Olympia, small station seven miles north
Of Newport, at 10 O'Clock last night As
soon az the train was brought to stand
stin the gang began firing at once into the
express-car and panic occurred>among
the crew and passengers. Conductor w.
p. McNally rushed out TO the platform
and fred into the attacking party. His
shots were returned and he fell mortally
wounded. The express messenger was
overpowered without much trouble. and
the safe forced open and emptied OF Its
contents. All OF the passengers who mad
not hidden their valuables were also rob-
bed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
Funeral Notice.

The managers of the Exchange for
Woman's Work are requested to assemble
In the lecture room OF the First Pres
byterian church SUNDAY AFTERNOON
at 2:t5o clock TO attend In q body the
funeral OF their friend and co-worksr.
Mrs. w. 8. ROBERTSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
OVATION 10 HILL.
The Final Democratic Rally at CIeveland's
Hofne-Eellows Ill.

BUFFALO. N. Y, November l-The
final Democratic rally was held at Music
Hall tonight and thc announcement that
audience OF over 1000 people. The sena-
tor was given an ovation when he took
seat upon the platform and his speech
evoked much enthusiasm from his hearers.
Colonel John Il. Fellows was 70. speak
also, but was taken Ill on the train en-
route here and was compelled to abandon
the journey at Albany
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
Tennessee Wage Agreement.

lby ItIUBIdII 10 sIIV 17l7F7100'17
KNOXVILLE, TENN, November y
Chiefs Arthur. Clark, and Sergeant heid
a conference to-day with the receivers
of the East Tennessee road about the re-
duction OF trainmen's wages, and the
receivers signed written agreement to
the effect that the men would receive fun
wages after three months from date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-05
Gave Himself Up.

William Chandler. the negro who as
saulted Mr. Edward Dor ohue Friday. gave
himself up at the Fist station yesterday
morning. As soon as Mir. Donohue is
well enough to appear in court the case
will be investigated. In the meantime
Chandler will be a guest Of the Hotel
Ems