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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
4 FAJAL ACCIDENT.
A Colored Girl Killed In Chestcrflsld-Pe'
ter.hnrn HarannaI Nnfea

PETERSBURG, VA, July l6.-Speclal.--
On last Saturday afternoon about 8
O'Clock Wyatt Mason (colored). who re-
sides in Chesterfield county. short dis
tance from Petersburg, was cleaning n
pistol, when the weapon was accidentally
discharged, tho ball striking his little
daughter Lllle, aged seven years, I'm the
abdomen, inflicting Il wound from which
she died yesterday.
Miss Ella Justice, Of Baltimore, Is visit
ing friends I'm Petersburg
Miss Rosa Weinberg, who has been on
a visit TO Richmond, has returned TO the
city.
Mr.. Morris Levy. who has been I'm bad
health for some time. left Ior New York
yesterday to consult physicians II the
doctors think 1t best for him 10 do SO,
Mr. Levy will take a trip across the
ocean.
Mr.. w NJ. Rucker president OF the
Baptist Young Peoples Union Of Ameri-
ca OF West End Baptist church. I'm this
city. left to-day for Toronto, Canada, 70
attend the annual convention Of the So
ciety OF the United States and Canada.
Before returning nome MIR. Rucker Will
visit Niagara, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington.
Governor OFerrall and family passed
through the city this morning en- route
to the Blue Ridge Springs.
There was considerable hail Yesterday
in the counties Of Greenville and Din
UIddia.
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THE NEW PR0FE SOk.
Something About the Temporary Successor
of Mr. Parkinson, of the University.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, July
,6-special.-At their meeting in June,
the Board OF Visitors granted Adjutant
Professor Psrklnson leave OF absence
for one year. in order TO carry. on GER
tain special studies In the universities
of Germany. Arrangements have been
made TO ill hts place temporarily. By
the appointment OF Mr.. j. keinhard as
acting professor, ,,.,.,-.,
Professor Relnhard Is of a distinguished
Danish family, brother-in-law Of the
Danish poet, DIR. Ernst Won der Ricke.
and has enjoyed the best facilities for
acquiring an intimate knowledge OF
modern languages. both by Intercourse at
home with cultivated foreigners and by
soiourns In Germany and England. He
was graduated in 1873 as B. A. from the
College OF Hillerod. In Denmark. lie
Continued his studies In modern lam
g1Iages and literarnres at the University
OF Copenhagen, and In 1880 received tne
degree OF NJ. A. from that university
Since his graduation he has been en-
ployed as a teacher and writer
Professor Thomas r. Price, from whoth
some OF the above details have been oD-
tained. writes as follows: fein
hards beautiful knowledge OF EnglIsh
you have bad the opportunity OF test,
Ing and admiring. His knowledge OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
CAsDIDArE SETTLES CONFESSION
One OF Breckinr ige's Opponents Tells
How lie was Saved from Drunkenness.

LEXINGTON KY, July 16.-Evan Set
tie. candidate for Congress against Col
onel Bre,k'rri1ar. spoke Il the opera
house Saturday night to a large audience,
a large number Of ladies being present.
After making the usual political speech,
Settle made sensation by confesslng
that twelve or thirteen years ago ne
lost everything ne had at cards, mort,
gagged his home. and that his wife sued
for the recovery of the money. He told
how she got judgment in the lower court
Nv the case was appealed and the de-
cA 'On Of the lower court reversed, ana
tn. she never obtained a cent. HIS
wife brought the suit TO save MIN ana
their little Ones-to save him from a
drunkard's life and the children from
starvation.
While making this confession Mr. Set
tie was very nearly overcome with emo
tion and many persons present shed tears
when he told how his wife would wait
for him. sitting in the back door until
he staggered home in the gray gray Of if,dI, the
cated. Mr.. Settles confession was re-
ceived with heavy applause and the gem
ora opinion is that he made many
friends.
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TREASURY FINANCES IMPROVED.
Increased Internal Reyenue Receipts Puts
II in An Easy Condition.

WASHINGTON, July l6.-Treasury
finances show an improved condition, due
solely 10 large receipts from internal reve-
nue. which have reached for the half
month Of July, $5,UJU,OyJ, out OF a total
of S9050O,00O. The expenses for the
Same period aggregates $4,000, 900
mis- nlaces the Treasury in a COM
paratively easy position, with avail
able cash at large centres for delivery,
without having 10 transfer from point 70
point 70 meet protective drafts
The receipts up 10 date indicate total
for the month OF $35.000.O00. while the eX-
penditures viii probably fall below $3l,
oO0.OO0. the larger part OF the pension
payment having already beeen made for
Inc month. Customs duties still run n
very low figure, and internal revenue re-
celpts are not expected TO continue to
aovv al the same rate, az much of the
spirits in bond have already been taken
out, In anticipation or me Increased tax
ON whisky When the tariff bin passes
Internal receipts VIII. OF course course decline
nected 10 respond 10 change I'm the tariff
bin. and assume their normal volume.
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yrUSBOYs ON 4 STRfk T..
They will Combat tho Reduction OF Price
of Several Dnilisa

CLEVELAND. o.. July B-The news
boys have struck and organized boy
colt on the Morning Leader and Plain
dealer. They claim they DO not get tho
papers for a fair price, ana mat recent
reductions On prices Of the papers nave
been made most at the expense OF tho
newsboys. 90 ,,.. >,..,.. -.
MASlLON. o., July lS.-Ihe Newsboys'
49,, ,,-ort ON a strike this morning to
nrevent the sale Of the Cleveland Leader.
Pittsburg Dispatch and all other papers
eam,noniv sold here for nye cents, the
,nerbed price Of which X three and two
cents. cent The boys. make but one cent on
tbase napers. and they want more only
AZ. bovs attempted 10 sell the prescribed
ms1eTs and they were surrounded and
fSifowed by a ieering crowd OF gamins.
who yelled "scabs' until they all re-
'TTSoLEDO. O., July ls.-The. newsboys
have organized here and Will go on a
strike tomorrow against the reduction In
price OF the Morning Commercial from
three cents to one cent.
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NINTH DISTRICT CONTENTIOUS.
Democrats and Republicans OF smyth Eloc
DsleRates-Former for MarshalI,

MARION, VA. July 16.-Special.-The
Republican and Democratic county con-
ventions met here to-day. and were well
attended. Full delegations were elected
70 their respective congressional conven-
tions and wlll go without instructions.
Tho Republicans elected twenty-seven
delegates and the Democrats fourteen.
Col A. VI. Dickinson addressed the Re-
publican meeting. and as indicated from
his remarks their slogan for the campaign
will be hard times. high protective tariff,
bad Democratic laws, etc.
Both parties have donned their shields
and swords. which pOrtends a sharp con-
test IN the county and district. The COM
plexion of the Democratic delegation Is
favorable TO Marshall.
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VA. TUESDAY JULY II 1894

that Mr.. Gear was present, and that he
Gear would not deny it. Some further
exchange Of diametrically diverse opinions
as TO the matter took place between
Messrs. Bailey and Ray. when the contro-
versy was ended by the Speaker pro TEN.
Oockery) declaring that under the rule
the tellers must agree. and as they did
not do so as to Gear that name would
be stricken from the list.
The third reading and engrossment OF
the bill was ordered by a vote OF l20 ayes
TO So nays-one answering present and
four noted as present and not voting
The opposition 10 the bin died hard,
and although IL was then half An hour
past the usual hour Of adjournment the
yeas and nays were demanded on the
passage Of the bin.
The vote resulted-yeas. ll6; nays. 81;
present and not voting. 3. The quorum
had disappeared, and Mr.. Bailey. stating
that he was satisfied at that hour one
could not be obtained. moved that the
House adjourn. This was agreed to,
and at 5:jj o'clock the House adjourned
until tomorrow at IL O'Clock.
Tho Senate.
After the transaction Of some routine
morning business the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial bin was passed after the
longest and Storm passage whicn it any nn
countered in Il Senate. and the District
OF Columbia appropriation bill was taken
Wv II took very snort time 70 pass
this bill. without material change.
The conference report on the military
academy appropriation bill was present
ed by AIr. Brice and agreed 70.
The House ant-option bill was, on mo-
ton of Mr. Washburn Nfinn.). taken
from the table and referred 10 the Com
mittee on Agriculture
The appropriation bill for the Depart
ment Of Agriculture was then taken up
for action. A Senate amendment. reducing
the appropriation for clerical services
in the Department Of Agriculture, from
the course OF which Mr. Dolph proposed
the novel idea II giving out the clerical
work or all the departments tp cOntrac-
tors, Just as naval construction is given
out and Mr.. ! arris favored the aboli-
tion Of the cit i service and the civil
Service Commis sion. Finally the amend.
ment was agree to. and the bin reported
TO the Senate. Tut not passed.
After short executive session the
Senate at Cos adjourned.
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GOTERNoR STONE SAYS NO.
Chief BaIen Reported thai MIssissIppi
was Violating United states Laws.


JACKSON. M IS, July 16.--The Gov
ernor received letter from william II.
Hazen, Chief OF the Secret Service Di-
vision at Was ugton. Saturday. saying
that on g. sOunt of the SINH
iarity Of special warrant issued
rs the state of Mississippi 70 a
Government obligation II had been held
10 be an apparent violation Of the United
states laws relating 10 the imitation OF
the notes OF national banks Of the United
States Mr. Hazen therefore. requested
that the attention Of the State officials
he directed 10 this matter and the Is
suance Of these warrants be stopped and
the unsigned warrants forwarded mme-
dlateIy Ia him TT Washington. He said
that "a demand would be made upon
the 81. Louis Bank Note Company, that
furnished these warrants for a surrend-
er OF the plates from which they were
printed.
The State Auditor. by the direction Of
the Governor. telegraphed the ST. Louis
Company last night not 10 turn over the
plates 10 MIR. Hazen. Governor stone
will decline TO comply with any Of Mr.
Hazen's demands. The law provides for
the issuance Of $4,000 OF these special
warrants. bearing 3 per cent. interest,
maturing January l. 1886.
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French and German Is fully as wonder
full In his knowledge of the great mod
ern lteratures. French. Scandinavian.
and German, he is, / think. the most
accomplished man that ! have met fulI
of keen insight into lit,aary form and
into the philosophic connection between
manner and of personal character he
is. In my Judgment. a man that wnl
adapt himself admirably 20 the social
life of our dear university and to friendly
influence over YOUR students'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
NEyS or IHE NAVY.
Commodores Meade aud Carpenter to be
Examined for Rear Admirals.


WASHINGTON, July 16.-Rear-Admirals
Gherardi, Greer and Brown were deslg-
mated to-day to act as board for the
examination OF Commodores Richard w.
Meade and G. c. Carpenter on July lsth
at the Navy Department who VIII re
ceive their promotions In consequence OF
the retirement Of several rear-admirals.
Captain Mccormack, Lieutenant-Com-
mander Eaton. and Lieutenant Rohrer
have been appointed a special board TO
Inspect steel forgings at the MidVale Steel
Companys works.
Lieutenant Horsey has been detached
from the Miantonomoh and ordered 10 sail
from San Francisco August 9TH to join
the flagship Baltimore as an aide on
Admiral Carpenters staff
A cable message TO the Navy Depart
ment reports the arrival of the cruiser
Newark at Rio for coal She Will san
thence for Capetown to be dockeu anu
cleaned.
The repairs to the Columbia, made ne
cessary by her recent grounding. nave
been completed, and she left LeagCo Is
land this morning for New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
MR. j. RUMPLE DROWNED
The Accident Occurred In Middle RiYer
Near shendon.

STAUNTON. VA, July 16.-Mr. J. W..
Rumble. receiver OF the Grottoes Com
many was drowned Saturday afternoon
while fishing I'm Middle river near Shen-
don. No alarm was felt at his absence
Saturday night and It was not until Sun
day morning that his friends became
anxious and search party was organ
ized His fishing rod was sticking I'm the
hank and his body was found very
near. II is supposed ne was taken with
cramp while standing in the water.
Mr. Rumple was the son Of Rev. Or.
Rumple. a Presbyterian minister OF Sails
Ton FOR forty years. He leaves a young
widow. His remains were taken TO Sails
hurry for burial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
A BATTLE WITH MINERS.
NEGROES FIRED UPON FROM AM
BUSH BY WHITE MEN.
Two Killed and Another so Badly Wound
ed that He win Die--Ihe Strikers Re-
fuse to Accept tho Compromise.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, July 16.-About
O'clock this afternoon a large body Of
men. armed with Winchesters, were dis
covered near slope No. 3 of the Pratt
Mines. OF the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad Company, seven miles from
birmingham. 1t was the hour when the
men at work at the mines came out.
The men at work were negroes, who had
taken the places of the strikers. and the
attacking party were strikers and their
sympathizers AS the negroes came out
the strikers. who were squatting around
behind bushes and fences, opened nre.
The people who heard 1t supposed IL was
a Calling gun in the hands Of the troops.
Several hundred shots were fired before
the strikers scattered. Guards stationed
around the mine returned the fire, but
they were few In number.
THE KILLED.
The casualties are
B. W Tierce. white guard, killed.
Negro miner name unknown, Killed.
Striker. a Frenchman. named Racquet,
badly wounded and will die.
Several on both sides were wounded.
One Of the strikers was dragged off after
being shot by his friends. II was a delib-
crate attack by the strikers, ana they shot
to Kill. TWO local military companies
were hurried 20 the scene, and are In the
neghborhood. Tonight all companies.
ten in number, which had been sent here
from other cities for a week on account
of the railroad strike, had been ordered
home last night This afternoon the
Montgomery companies were stopped en-
route ana turned back, and VIII be mere
in the morning for duty at the mhhlnS
camps
REFUaED TO ACCEPT THE COMPROMISE.
The mining strike has been on since
the middle of April, and the feeling IS
growing bitter, being accentuated ny the
railroad strike. Governor Jones bessed
the miners this afternoon 10 accept the
compromise lately offered but they de-
clned The operators are proceeding 10
open all mines with such labor as they
can get. and Governor Jones Is OF the
opinion that troops will be needed In
definitely. The attack occurred this after
noon In less than two hours after the
departure of the troops The bitterness
OF the strikers IS illustrated by the cap
ture of a Frenchman. He was kneeilng
behind a oow-pen fence firing MS VIM
chester when a bullet from Buain
Knocked him over He raised ny ana
emptied his gun. He could not speak Il
word of English. ....
The negroes scattered I'm all directions
when fred upon. only a few had gotten
out Of the mines when the firing Desan'
which accounts for the small loss OF ne
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
,ntlAnarchist Bill Approved

ROME. July l6-in the Senate to-day
the Governments anti-Anarchst bill was
approved without debate. Premier .Crispi
annonnced, amid shouts Of approval from
ali parts OF the chamber, that the most
tion and those subsequently convicted
would be sent to an island IN the Red
sea to be confined. Some Anarchist pris-
oners. ne said, had already been sent
Sienor Crispi added that Government
agents had started for England TO assist
the authorities in those countries In iden-
irving Anarchists and keeping them UNI
der surveillance.
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ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED.
A Son of Mr.. John Rose, of King George
Mr. SpIIlman for Congress-

FREDERICKSBURG, VA July 1s.-
Special.-Afr. John l.. Gouldin. of Stafford
county. and Miss julia l.. Gray, daughter
of Mr.. Robert l.. Gray, were married last
night at Belle Air church, Rev. a. L.
Lynn officiating.
Mrs. Thomas Jett died yesterday at her
home, near Spotsylyanla, OF pneumonia
aged seyenty-two years.
son of Mr. John Rose, Of King
George. was accidentally drowned Satur-
dsv while bathing In mill pond.
Nlr. j. j. Sale OF King George county,
threshed 2,1O0 bushels of small grain last
Mir, NJ G. Scripture and Miss Margaret
pvrd Goodwin, both OF Caroline county,
were married last week at Bethel church,
~ Dr. j. w. McCown officiating
The name of Hon. r. B. Splllman, OF
Westmoreland county. is being mentioned
tn connection with the Democratic nomi-
nation for Congress in this district.
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day was $780, and the association has
been accumulating money for over
year For the month Of June the receipts
az headquarters for dues alone were over
$4,000. One days receipts for the dues
this month. seen by reporter for the
United Press, footed up nearly 81 900. As
the local lodges cover the incidental
expenses. and the general assessment is
coming I'm at the rate OF 5000 week the
officers Of the order say they are In
better condition financially than ever to
proceed with the strike.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
DISASTROUS CATE-IS.
Three Men BarIsd Alive and Three Others
were Fatally Hurt

MIDDLESBOROUGH, KY, July To-
Another disastrous cave-in has taken
place at Cumberland Gap. One inan was
taken out dead and two others smashed
20 badly that they will die. Three others
were buried alive Ali the physicians I'm
tho citv were summoned.
KNOXVILLE. TENN, July is.--on July
ith there was slide OF slate Ia cun-
berland Gap tunnel. and two other slides
have occurred since. Last night slate fell.
and two men were killed and another in-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17

CONVICTION. KY. July I6-Judge
Taft today confirmed the dismissal of
r. 81. Porch as United States Commis-
sioner at Somerset. ny, and made him
nav the cost. Porch had three attorneys
and many Witnesses. the prosecution
also had many witnesses whose mileage
from Somerset was included I'm Porch $
costs. Porch attended meeting OF
strikers al Somerset and advised them
to have their cases heard by him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
Ri Fire In Huntington.

HUNTINGTON. W, VA. July 1.-THE
central part Of this city ort Vas visited iS oy Sr
nes'i nnmber OF frame structures on
,is' ths ens; side Of Ninth street Including
the User were totally destroyed The flames flames
We.e, ys, and destroyed part Of II. Loss
s5S nn partly Insured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17

TERRA HAUTE. IND. July l6.-George
NJ Puiiman's statement that he bid low
~ The contracts for cars taken this year.
Is corroborated by President Lewis j.
Cox. OF the Terra Haute Car Works Com
many who says: Il bid against Mr..
pullman. and was surprised AT the figures
al which ne took the contracts. They
were far below mine, and I made mine
very low, owing TO the times"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
Amherst Delegates for Tucker

AMHERST, VA, July l6.-Speclal-T
Democrats elected to-day a solid TucAer
delegation for this county 70 the con
eressiOnal convention for this district,
Mr. II. d. Flood was here In person, soa
his friends made a hard fght IN MS De
half. but with the result os,ss 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
Irnched While on Trial.

sCOTTsvILLE, KY, July 16-MariSn
Howard (colored was taken rom tns
hanged TO a tree in the courthouse yard
Howard was being tried on the charge
Of assaulting ten-ysar-old Beulah DAVID
SON. He was captured Sunday afternoon: sS.i.
wears old INT bore a bad character.
The mob was orderly but determined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17

NEW ORLEANS. July 1.-THE , steam, IN,
Marine dry-dock, was struck by lightning
ahont noon to-day. one man was KILLED
ca thirteen men, one woman and a child
senVercly n shocked. About the same time
a bolt struck the Costa Rican. killing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17

NEW YORK, July l6.-Judge Glider
sleeve Of the Supreme Court. to-day ap-
polnted Arthur c. Palmer and Miles NJ.
Hprien receivers OF the Umbrella Com.
pany" under which name the S.ooo.co
i,mhsALa taAlst ~ known
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17

NORFOLK. VA. July l6-speciai. -
fnsse Horsley. OF Nelson Circuit Court
yegan the hearing of the contested esec-
ton cases to-day.
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MEMPHIS. July i6-(Bulletin.)-The III.
,inois Central machine shops In Fort
pickering are burning. Railroad onneeri
cav AZ Is the work OF the strikers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
WEATHER FORECAST

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. July i6.-For
Virginia: Fair, except showers In sou,as
ern portions: southeast winds
North Carolina. Showers. east wsuass
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Fatal Roller Explosion.

VII NINoTON. n. c., July ia boil
er az the Eccleson and Parmelee Lumber
Association mills. Jacksonville, N; C..
exploded Saturday night. kiiling three
coiored men Instantly, and fatally ihJur-
ing fourth. -..-------.---------
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rHE UNION NOR RUFF.
Sources from which Dsbs Draws the Sin

CHICAGO, July i6.-There is no truth
IN the report that the American Rail-
way Union is bankrupt prominent
olheer OF the American Railway Union
today made an estimate OF the running
expenses Of the oifice force at stoe a
Aesk. The largest telegraph bill for one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-17
rr1lM4N suors Al ludlow HEoFFNTD,

CINCINNATI. July 1.-THE Pullman
sho.s at Ludlow. krr reopened tnls
,uuirrg with eiehty-iiVe men. IheE com
,,.-. -.. euuI.ves who refused 10 go out
tl,r the strike was inauslatcd, but VINO
afterwards quit work. The shops usually
,-lrloy about one hundred and forty men.
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pITTSBURG. PA. July l6.-To-day the
miners employed by the Nestmoreland
rost Comuanv and the Pennsylvania Gas
d. C.,rrarv. acting upon the advice Of the
district officials. returned % work at the
rtty-cent rate. the price paid by the hrm
before the strike was declared. The men
.t both these works have been NhoIdlhs
..,- fr~ the terms of the Columbus COM
promise.