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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
IS VICTIMS OF A WRECK.
WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER or MEIE.
CAN PILGRIMS.
Forty others Injured, Some Of Whom Mar
Die--A Train Kolls Down au
Embankmsnt.

CITY OF MEXICO, March LA wreck
ing train arrived here early this morning
from the scene of yesterdays accident
on the IAter- Oceanic railway. 1t brought
forty persons who had been injured I'm the
crash. and Drs. Alfred Bray and Francis
Cosson and two other surgeons, VINO
were sent out in the afternoon soon after
the news of the disaster reached this
city. Many persons were left dead near
the spot where the train left the rails:
others were on the point of death, and or
those who were brought back ton or
twelve cannot possibly recover.
CAUSE or THE ACCIDENT.
The crew of the wrecking train told the
nrst detailed story OF the accident. Tho
train consisted OF ten cars. II was char
tered 10 pilgrims from Amecamoca, ana
the engineer WAS under orders TO run
carefully. It was filled with Iilgrims--
many of them women and children About
twenty-eight miles from the capital and
midway between Tomatla and Tenango,
there is steep down-grade and a sharp
curve. The engineer took the grade ana
curve without slowing. and the engine
Jumped the track. The engine and ten
uer broke loose from the coaCneS ana
rolled down the enibankment. ire
coaches ran or about fifty yards further
on. The rear coaches crashed down
against the engine and tender and
trestle and went 10 pieces at the foot OF
the embankment. Five coaches were
smashed so as to be little more than piles
Of gplintered boards and beams and
twisted iron. Scattered among the wreck
were human bodies aud parts or bodies.
FORTY INJURED.
When the doctors arrived on the wreck
ing train they found forty pilgrims near
the wreck who were still alive. The doc
tors worked for five hours TO get the In
Jured INTO condition to make the journey
back. All the doctors agree that tho
scenes at the wreck end in the coaches
during their journey home were the most
horrible In their experiences. The train
arrived at the curve where the wreck oc-
CURED at o'clock. and 1t did not start
back until nearly midnight. All the pill
grims were Mexicans.
The engineer and conductor OF the
train are supposed to have escaped serious
INJURY, and to have fled to the woods.
SIXTY FIVE KILLED.
The loss of life I'm the wreck on the
lntcr-Oceanic railway was made known
late this evening. SiXty-flve persons were
killed and forty injured. The death list
Is likely to be increased, as several
passengers who were brought back In
the wrecking train are expected to die
within twenty-four hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Opposed 30 the Park.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March l.
Special.-FOlloWIng are the resolutions
adopted by the John Bowie-Strange Camp
CT Confederate Veterans at its meeting
FEBRUARY zGtn In reference 10 the APP
pOmattox Park matter:
Whereas, a movement has been set on
foot TO establish a nationat park at APP
pOmattoX Courthouse ana the several
camps of Confederate Veterans I'm Vir-
ginIa have been requested TO aid this
movement and, whereas, il does not seem
20 this camp advisable that "a national
park should be established at that place;
therefore,
Resolved by John Bowie-Strange Camp
Confederate Veterans: /. That, I'm the
opinion of this camp, national park
should not be established at Appomattox
Courthouse, and the Hon. Smith Turner.
member Of Congress from this district
Is hereby requested not 10 lend his aid
or influence 10 the passage of any bill
having this object In view.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Another Southern Purchase.

ATLANTA, GA. March 1.-The Consti-
tuition publishes the announcement OF the
sale OF the Asheville and spartanburg.
and also OF the Spartanburg, Union and
Columbia railroads TO the Southern Rail-
way Company, by Mr.. John II. lpman. OF
New York. Mr.. Inman and his family
have for long time owned controlling
interests in these roades. The contract
calls for the immediate payment OF two
million dollars In securities of the South
ern Railway Company. and also a large
cash payment The Southern Railway
Company took possession OF both Of these
properties to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Harry Hill Hanged.

PLATTSMOUTH. NEB.. March L.
Harry nm, the murderer of Matt. AXE
son, was hanged at o o'clock this morn
ing The murderer's neck was broken
by the fall. and he was pronounced dead
sixteen minutes after the drop fell.
The crime was committed on the night
Of November l. 1923. Edward Smith, alias
Harry Hin. and John Boatwell, alias
Charles Foster without provocation.
murdered the farmer by whom they had
been discharged. and tried TO kill the
rest of the family. Boatwell got life
sentence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Mr. MANNERS sUCOEssOR.
Mr.. Camiiius Christian Chosen Teller OF
the FIRST National Bank.

LYNCHBURG, VA, March l.-speeiai.-y
AL a meeting OF the Board OF Directors
OF the First National Bank to-day Mr.
camiIlus Christian was elected teller TO
succeed W. G.. Hammer. Mr. Christian
IL one OF Lynchburg's most prominent
citizens, Is a member OF the city Council,
and Is an experienced bank man. He was
fer a long time cashier OF the NationAi
Exchange Bank, OF this city. but volu1-
tsrily resigned that position last year.
His connection with the First National
will go far towards restoring The pnolio
confidence In that institution. which has
been slightly haken by its recent calsmt-
ty.
Fred. Miller. the Police Gazette pedes-
tran. accompanied by his dog Guess
arrived here to-day from Chtrlottesville.
He says he is now Oh a trump from New
York 10 Jacksonville and return on
hye-thousand dollar wager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
MR. WILSON CONFIRMED.
4 Number of Other Appoiniees Approved
by the Senate

Dy tHe senate.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 1.-The
Senate to-day confirmed the following
nominations:
William l.. Wilson, of West Virginia. TO
be Postmaster General: John II. Snow
alter Of Illinois, United States Circuit
Judge for the Seventh Judicial Circuit:
Olin Wellborn, United States Judge for
the Southern district Of Nevada: Joseph
II. O'Neill, Assistant United States Treas
urer at Boston.
United States COnsul-Louis NJ. Buford.
of Illinois, at Paso Del Norte Mexico.
Postmaster-Alabam j. Walter Orr.
New Decatur
All the army and navy promotions on
the calendar We're also confirmed includ-
ing the following:
Commodore William A. kirkland, to be
Rear Admiral in the Navy: Captain
Francis NJ. Bunce to be Commodore:
Commander Purnell +. Harrington, to be
Captain; Lieutenant Commanders s. w.
Very, Frederick w. Croker and Robert
NJ, Berry, to be Commanders. Also the
appointments in the army made brevet
for gallant service in Indian campaigns
The President to-day sent 10 the Sen
ate the following nomination: George H.
Small. 10 be Assistant United States
Treasurer at ST. Louis, Mo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
FATAL FRENCH DUEL.
Result OF q Controversy Through the CeSe-
niai Press.
pAyss,S;,aSsss :, . { = 80 ~ m )!

,eifer. OF the maj n force. this morning
lousht duel with M. Percher. who was
also known as Harry Ais. innicting a
wound, from the effects OF which Ais
died In few minutes. The weapons used
were Swords.
VI. LeChatelier in the first encounter
broke Ais guard snd drove HIS wcapoi,
through MS cppGnent's body, piercing his
right lung. The duel was the result OF "a
controversy carried on through the Co
lonlal press. The meeting took place at
Neu.lly
Ais was formerly manager OF tho
Paris branch OF the English News Agen-
cy and afterwards was one of the CUB
ed tors of the Journal des Debats. He
had also served AK Cairo correspondent
OF that paper. IN which capacity he was
known for his bitter anti-English senti-
ments. He was said To have great infiu-
ence with the Khod.ye.
The seconds attending VI. Percher we're,
VI. Andre Hallays ana Paul Bluysen, NJ.
LeChatelier's seconds were Colonel Bau-
det and Commandant Castelli. The death
stroke was given Immediately after ths
combatants crossed Bwords. and NJ.
Percher died almost at the moment he
sank 10 the ground. Both principals wore
only trousers and flannel vests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Mckee Rankin Arrested.

KANSAS CITY. MO-. March 1.-Wed-
nesday night Mckee Rankin. the actor,
whose company is now appearing in re-
vlval of "The Danites" at the Ninth
Street Theatre, Miss Beatrice O'Neill, his
leading lady. and f.. =. Johnson, proper
ty man, and Barney Fuller. leading man,
were arrested under the felony act on
the charge of attempting 10 defraud a
hotel, complaint being brought by the
CentropOlis Hotel.
To-day the case against Rankin and as
sociates was dismissed, and the actor at
once employed an attorney to bring suit
against the hotel company for $1,000
damages. Rankin says that he will aban-
don his western dates and will remain in
this city to prosecute the case. Rankin
conducted his own defence to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Walking Delegates Work.

NEW YORK, March 1.-The Board of
Walking Delegates began an aggressive
policy in the matter OF the strike at 10
O'Clock to-day The fight Is now on In
earnest, and VIII be carried on with de-
termination. Six hundred more men were
called out this morning on three uptown
buildings. Another downtown building
will probably be added In the list this
afternoon. The men called out this morn
ing belong 10 the various building trades.
Tomorrow morning more men will pro-
badly be called out, and others will
strike each day until the contractors are
forced TO arbitrate.
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onwed by John McKelvey, was con-
dernned by the Department OF Buildings
about two year8 ago. George o'Keefe,
the contractor VINO was tearing down the
building, said there must have been some
rotten iron beam on the fourth floor
which gave way under the heavy load and
caused the unfortunate accident
IL Is said that forty-one men were at
work on the building when the floor gave
way. All but ten or twelve of them es-
capped without INJURY.
The contractors, Patrick Keecan and
George O'Keefe. who were tearing down
the old Malt House Building, were ar
rested this afternoon and held on the
charge of manslaughter.
Another Building Disaster.
NEW YORK, March Another build
ing disaster occurred about four o'clock
this afternoon which proved nearly as
fatal IN it's results as did the Tenth-Aye-
nue. Malt House accident. The interior
Of four tcnen.tuts in course OF construc-
tion on Orchard street, near Rivlugtou.
era she'd in without a moments warning.
and a number Of brck-layers and labor
ers who were working on It were carried
into the cellar v IN the falling walls. The
dust that arose mad hardly settled be-
tricate the buried men. The hremen were
also summoned. and I'm a few minutes
several Of the unfortunate wOrkmen were
dug out OF the ruins, but IT was two
hours before the last were exhumed. one
man is missing, and Is supposed to be
dead under the Hle of wreckage. He was
known 10 his fellow workmen by the
name Of Jimmy Ross.
Nine men were seriously injured.
The owner Of the building is William f.
Lennon. The contractors for the work
were Peter Cooes and John c. Gleave.
Both Of the contractors. as well as the
owner We're present when the accident
occurred. They we're placed under arrest.
charged with criminal negligence. II Is
expected that the responsibility for the
disaster Will be placed upon the prisoners.
The materials used I'm the construction
Of the building it is alleged, were faulty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Ia aAscOeNE,s RECKrrIoN.
Havre Redecked with Flags and Street.
Crowded TO We'come Her

HAVRE, March 1.-The city was be-
decked with flags and the quays were
crowded with people to-day as mark
of welcome to the steamer La Gascogne
The big ship entered the harbor at 1880
i. NJ. A regimental band occupied a
place on one of the ietties, and played
the Marseillase and other patriotic airs
as the vessel came in. The members of
the municipality and a large number OF
leading citizens boarded the steamer and
congratulated Captain Baudelon and his
officers upon their courage and seaman
ship in bringing the ship safely into
New York. luncheon was served on
board the steamer at o'clock. at which
the Mayor, the other members of the
municipal government, and number of
members of the Chamber OF Commerce
and others in commercial life were enter
tanned by the captain and his staff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
A Suicide in Northumberland

HEATHSVILLE, VA, March 1.-Spe-
cial.-A coroners inquest was held over
the body of Fred Williams, assistant
house, on the I'D instant. The Jury de-
cided that II was a case of suicide. He
shot himself twice, once In the side and
once in the temple. Ill health and do
mestic troubles are said TO have been
the cause of the suicide.
The Potomac steamers, which have
been stopped for about a month on ac-
count of the ice, have again commenced
to make their trips.
Mr.. H. II. Smith. CommonweaIth's At
torney for this county who has been
confined 10 his home by sickness. is out
again.
An effort is being made TO organize a
loan association at this place. which is
TO be after the order Of savings insti-
tit,on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
RAID on ENTs.
Carbelo Refused to Surrender and Was
Shot Dead

HAVANA, March 1.-The Governor of
Pinar del Rio made n raid on an insur-
gent resort about six miles from the pro-
vincial capital to-day and captured twenty
rifles and 1900 cartridges. Guillermo
and Pedro Aceyedo, conspicuous insur-
gents, and two stray members of CO.
loma's band, have gone to the Matanzas
authorities and professed thell submis-
sion. Among the men captured with Co
lomas band is a son OF the director of
Reina Mercedes Hospital. in this city.
Antonio Carbelo, a Havana tailor, was
overtaken by troops at Yaguaramas, near
Yaguey Grande. He was carrying arms
anf displayed revolutionary emblems. AS
he refused To surrender he was shot
dead.
The committee from the Baire insur-
gents has not returned to Santiago for
further consultation with General La
Chambre but after comforting with the
insurgent leaders he has gone to Palma
Soriano.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
JAMES r. sEB NAN assigns.
The Assets 1t is Said VIII Pay the Preferred
Creditors Ia Full

ACCOMAC c. H., VA, VIA TAsLEY.
VA. March l,--Special.-A deed OF assign
ment for the benefit OF creditors was to-
day received for record at the clerks
office here from James r. Newman. q
merchant OF Tangier Island, this county.
The amount OF debts secured Is N.sS.3S.
The assets. IL is supposed, viii pay ire
preferred debts. and 80 ceats on the dol
lar OF the other creditors, twenty-five In
number.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
SLEPT THREE MONTHS.
Karl Kaslsin Awakes From "A Rip Van
Winkis slumber.

NORFOLK, VA. March Especial. -
Karl Kaalsin, who slept for about three
months at St. Vincent's Hospital, awoke
from his long sleep to-day, and has been
eating and talking, and seems to be do
ing well. He remembers much that
occurred during his long sleep.
The Blues have returned from New Or
leans. The captain was created the
Duke Of Norfolk
Mr.. Z. III. Hughes, of Raleigh, n. c.,
is expected TO arrive here tomorrow TO
relieve Mr.. G. n. Ashburn as manager
of the Postal Telegraph Company. Mr.
w. III. Rowland, of Augusta, Ga. re-
lieyed Mr.. Il. o. Ashburn as chief OPP
orator this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
A Destructive Fire,

SAVANNAH. GA, March IA special
10 the Morning News from Waresboro.
Ca, says
This morning about o'clock destruc-
tive 6re occurred here. IL was discov-
cred in the grocery department OF the
Waresboro Trading Company. from which
IL spread. The principal losses are:
The Trading Company. $500; Insurance.
$500.
W. j. Cannon, 81 1900; insurance, 200.
NJ. w. Spence. 5000: no Insurance.
DIR. j. NJ Spence. 1850; no insurance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
wEAruEu rnnkCAsr

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March l--For
Virginia: Rain. followed by clearing and
much colder weather: cold wave: fair and
colder Sunday; temperature Will fall 20
about freezing weather by Sunday morn
Ing: northwest winds.
For North Carolina: Rain Saturday; fair
Sunday: much colder; winds shifting 10
northeriy; cold wave In the interior.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
German Bark Stranded.

WASHINGTON, March l.-Superin-
tendent Kimball, Of the Life Saving Ser
vice. is informed that the bark Wodan,
of Stettin. Germany. from st. Pierre TO
Wilmington, n. c., In ballast, crew OF H.
Is stranded off Frying Pan Shoals, n. c.,
this morning. The crew was saved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Still n Deadlock

DOVER, DEL. March 1.-Rumors that
the Massey men would go TO Higgins
to-day caused large attendance In the
joint session of the Legislature to-day. but
no change In the vote for senator ma
terialized The vote resulted: Higgins
Rep.), s.: Addicks Rep), s.: Massey
Rep). 4: Wolcott Oem.). s.; Bayard
(Dem.). 4; absent. q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
Helbrldge Bank Fnilad.

WASHINGTON. March I.-Comptroiler
Ecxles is informed that the Holbridge
National Bank. of Holbrldge. Neb., cap
ital. $1,000 failed to-day. The bank owes
$4,000 Bank Examiner Whitmore has
been directed TO take charge OF the broken
bank.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02

n, j, Eastman Attacked by Tenant--Rsv
MIR. Ribbie Arrives.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March L.
SpecIal-M. J. Eastman. well-known
contractor of this city. was stabbed with
a pocket-knife by John A. Hatton. one
of his tenants, on the street this morn
ing. The trouble arose over baby car
riage belonging 10 Hatton, which. East
man says. has been In hallway. con-
trary to his request. and obstructed the
nassaga Of other tenants In the same
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
RdCIAG RES UUED
Results of the Events at Alexander Island
The Winners at New OrIeanS

w WASHINGTON, March 1.-The first dav
OF the spring meeting of the Old Domin-
ion Jockey Club found a fair-sized crowd
in attendance, and never has better rae
ing been seer in this part of the coun-
try. The track could not have been bet
ter; the fields were well matched and the
results were closely contested. sum
mar.es:
First race-ave furlongs.-Tammany
Hall Q5 to y first, Walcott second. Red
Cross third. Time, 1:0l.
Second race-s.x and a quarter fur
lohgs-W estside a to - first Wood
chopper second, Clansman third. Time,
1:9i2.
Third race-four and half furlongs.-
Wheelosk (3 to % first, Thackeray sec
ond, Quilla third. Time. .55Ik.
Fourth race-one mile--Iack Wynne q
TO- to y first Juliet second, Brightwood
Fifth race--six and a half furlongs.-
Doc. Birch dl TO 81 first, Johnny second,
Bobolink third. Time, l 20 81.
THE WINNERS AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS. March 1.-The wealth
er prophets have again turned loose the
Watery elements upon the Crescent CITY
winicr meeting. and the track, which was
rapidly Oiving. was converted into the
Oil SEA OF mud.
This made the running poor enough
Eu- the betting public was well satisfied
WIN The results OF the day, as three
ont OF five favorles came first past the
post. The talent, however did not make
any killings IN tseir inning Merit, in
the FIST -, +, 81 s. priced I'll 20 3. while
iii Henry. IN the second race, went to
the post at the prohibltve odds of ] 10
4. Florence F., In the third, was the sur
prise for the talent at 10 to l. and there
were few on her on that price as the
talent would not put counterfeit money
on her in race against Zeldivar with
Turner on top. Summaries:
First race-siX furOngs, selling. -Afer
ritt Q03 Thorpe. 8 to - first Readina
second, Ben. Wilson third. Time, 1:l9 IA.
Second race-iive and a half furlon.s.
seiling.-Hi Henry QO7, Hogan, l to y
first. q. =. Cox second, Gee Whiz third.
Time, LII "a.
Third race-one mile. selling.
T. Q00, a. Clayton, 10 to u first, IaldiYar
second, Tarrock third. Time, lag 81.
Fourth race-siX furloIgs handicap
Moloch GO7 Turner, to y first, Miss Lilly
second, Hi5eraia Queen third. Time,
1:20.
Fifth race-fvo furongs, selling. Julia
Arthur 005, Thorpe. 10 s. first, Holly
wood second, DR.. Reed third. Time,
! OG IA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
The Mil Dec arrd a Draw.

BOSTON, MASS.. March LIN the bout
between smith and Waicom here tonight
OF fifteen rounds. the night was declared
draw In accordance with tbs agree
ment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-02
RANGE or THE raKnMO METKR.

Following was the range OF the thses
mometer at The Times once yesterday:
F. 4 IL. A. so 3 0 I T. II G.. u, nidaasAs. Il IL & q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-30
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

Yesterday colored man employed to
work the wood saw of Mr.. ]. T. Fowler
had three fingers of his right hand severed
by contact with the saw.
News has reached Anacostia of the death
of Mr.. John r. Coale, a prominent mer-
chant of Marlboro. who was well known
In Anacostia. Deceased conducted two
Stores in Marlboro, and was fifty-one years
old at the time of his death The funeral
took place yesterday at Trinity +. Il.
Church, interment being made In the
church cemetery. The Dallbearers were
Messrs. John c. Wyvill, Maurice h. Stall
lirgs, John F. Martin, John III. Traband,
Charles H. Gill and Henry s. Miller.
Police officer Anderson had two prisoners
In the Police Court today, they being color
ed men suspected of completely in the rob-
berry of the furnishing store on 18th street
about week ago.
Miss Alverda Foreman Of Harrison street
has returned from Baltimore, where she
has been visiting friends.
on account of the weather work on the
two new buildings at st. Elizabeth, design
ell for the epileptic insane, has been sus-
pended. The buildings, however, are not
far from completion, and there are hopes
of their occupancy some time in the spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

1.-THE Kings Jester."-At the Grand
Opera House tomorrow night Otis Skinner
will step from the realm Of comedy into
the domain Of tragedy, a transition of
character which emphasizes his versatil-
ity as an actor. THE Kings Jester is
powerful tragedy Of exciting interest and
intense force passion and love, hatred and
revenge. The production will be made on
a scale of exceeding elaborateness and
completeness. The play will be cast to the
full strength of his company, in which Mr.
Mosley will play the king. Francis l, and
Miss Maud Durbin, Blanche, Triboulet's
beautiful daughter.
His Grace De Grammont' comedy will
be presented at the Saturday matinee.
In response to numerous requests, Mr.
Skinner will play Shylock in THE Mer-
chant of Venice on Saturday night,
role, in which he has won success.
John l.. notwithstanding with John
l.. Stoddard have long been recognized here
features of the season. Therefore, the
announcement for his fifteenth season will
attract general attention. He passed last
summer in Europe, partly for recupera-
ton, but mainly in preparation for his
work of this year. His lectures will be
given at the Academy of Music as usual,
but owing to other engagements there Will
be but two courses this year, instead Of
three, as formerly. These courses, which
are just alike, are thus arranged: Course
A, evenings Of Monday. February II; Wed