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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
SMITH SAYS HE Is INNOCENT.
lie Believes in n supreme Being. Hut
Does Not Accept the Entire Bible.

Smith, or Garden, as he prefers TO be
In his cell at the county jail yesterday by
q Dispatch man. whom he entertained
for nearly an hour. Smith is very com
fortably quartered by the county authori-
ties and appears TO like his new quarters
better than those he had at the city jail.
lie was suffering from a severe headache
yesterday, and at first was very 10th 10
talk
When the reporter entered. Smith was
reading Hugo's Les Miserables." He put
the book down. and as he did so COM
mented on ii. He said he was very much
impressed with the character q Jean Val
Jean. II reminded him of himself. Il
have" said Smith, always tried 10 do
what is right, and never did any wrong
or, rather. | might say, the good | have
done is far in excess OF the bad"
He then referred to his mother, and
as he did so tears welled up in his eyes.
and. try as he would. he could not con-
troll himself. He said that she was very
dear to him. and was dependent entirely
on him. KNOWING this" said he, ''it Is
very hard, indeed. for me 10 lie here.
while she suffers. l suppose. though. II is
all for the best" This seemed to sug-
gest a new line OF thought 10 him, and,
turning TO the scribe he asked: do you
believe that everything happens for the
best?" Receiving an affirmative reply. he
began to discuss religious subjects. spoke
of ones duty 10 his neighbor. and then.
referring TO Ingersoll. said he did not
believe that he was really an infidel. His
aenosticism, Smith said, only extended.
he thought, 10 the things in the Bible
which he could not understand In that
respect" continued the prisoner, Il am
very much of his opinion. 1t is true i
believe In a Supreme Being. who pre-
destnes our course on this earth, and l
am inclined TO think that were Ingersoll
TO make a clear confession hts belief
would be similar But i do not believe
some Of the stories In the Bible, and
am frank TO say So"
Reverting TO the charge. or, rather.
charges. preferred against him. Smith
said they were beyond his comprehension.
81 am changed about from Jail TO Jail and
court 10 court" said he. indictment after
indictment is found against me. and, to
be candid, / haven't the slightest idea
what my position Is. ! am innnocent
though, OF any crime"
Smith has travelled a great deal. He
has visited Africa, Australia, and various
other foreign countries. and referred yes
tel day to some OF the incidents cf his long
trip. He is a most interesting talKHr. ard
converses intelligently on almost any sub
ject brought up. He is not without FUNDS.
and keeps a plentiful supply OF cigars
and smoking material In his cell. His
meals are sent to him from restaurant
In the vicinity OF the jail. and, altogether.
he Is about as comfortable as man in
his position can be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

strumental music. and . dainty repast
whiied away several pleasant hours. The
ever popular "fortune-teller' in gypsy
costume was the source Of great merri-
ment.
The Senior Whist Club was very plea
sanity entertained by Mrs. w. h. Live
zey on Thursday night. This club. which
has afforded so much pleasure this win
ter, will continue through Lent.
quite a number Of Newport News peo-
pie went to Norfolk on the tug Monday
night to attend the concert given by the
University Of Virginia Giee Club.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Clarence Robinson has returned
from brief visit TO Washington and
Baltimore.
MIss Louise Nash has returned, after
a very delightful visit to Mrs. II. D.
Bailey, to her home In Norfolk
Naval-Constructor ]. J. Woodard left
Saturday afternoon for Washington.
Miss Louie Gaines. Of BurkeyilIe. Is
visiting Mrs. W. f. Kause. on Twenty
fifth street.
Colonel II. de 3. Clay left Monday eve
ming for an extended business trip in the
North.
Miss Eliza southaii. OF smithfsld. Is
visiting Miss Wilson. on Thirtieth street.
Mr.. J. E. Taylor left Wednesday morn
ing for visit to Richmond.
T. T.. Southard. of Brooklyn, n. Y, ar
rived at Hotel Warwick Wednesday eve
ming.
Mr. Lewis Miller, OF Baltimore, arrived
here on Thursday.
Rev. f. I. Wexford and wife. OF this
city. are visiting relatives In Richmond.
Mr.. Charles Weisiger. of Richmond, was
at Hotel Warwick Thursday.
Mrs. George w. Nelms has returned.
after a months visit TO friends and rela-
tives In Richmond.
Mrs. Slower and children have returned
from an extended visit TO her parents, In
Wilmington. Del
Mr.. A. III. Henly returned Thursday.
after ten-days' trip to Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
sixty-Five Mexican Pilgrims Killed.
Forty Injured.

CITY OF MEXICO. March LA wreck
ing train arrived here early this morning
from the scene Of yesterdays accident on
the Interoceanic railway. 1t brought
forty persons. who had been injured In
the crash. and Or. Alfred Bray. DR..
Francis Crosson, and two other surgeons,
who 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 at the point OF death,
and OF those who were brought back ten
or twelve cannot possibly recover.
The crew Of the wrecking tnain told the
first detailed story OF the accident. The
train consisted OF ten cars. II was char
tered to pilgrims from Amecameca, and
the engineer was under orders to run
carefully. II was filled with pilgrims,
many OF them women and children. at the
city station shortly before ] o'clock.
About twenty-eight miles from the capi-
tai. and midway between Tomatla and
Tenango. there are a steep down-grade
and a sharp curve. The engineer took the
grade and curve without slowing, and the
engine jumped the track. The engine and
tender broke loose from the COACHES and
rolled down the embankment. The coaches
ran off about fifty yards farther on. The
rear COacneS clasne1 nOWN dsSiiilSt tnc
engine and tender and trestle and went
to pieces at the foot OF the embankmenf.
Five coaches were smashed so as 10 ne
little more than piles OF splntered boards
and beams and twisted iron. Scattered
among the wreck were human bodies and
parts OF bodies. No statement Is attempt
ed OF the number OF the dead.
When the doctors arrived on the wreck
ing train they found thirty-fve pilgrims
near the wreck, and five who had not
vet been taken from the ruins. because
there was no way Of cutting them loose
The doctors worked for five hours to get
the injured into condition TO make the
tourney back. All the doctors agree that
the scenes at the wreck and in the
coaches during their journey home We're
the most horrible In their experience.
The train arrived at the curve where the
wreck occurred at o'clock, and II did not
start back until nearly midnight All the
pilgrims were Mexicans.
The engineer and conductor OF the train
are supposed TO have escaped serious In
Jury and 10 have fed to the woods.
SIXTY-FIVE KILLED.
IATER-The loss OF life in the
wreck on the Interoceanic railway was
made known late this evening. Sixty-fiye
persons were killed, and forty injured.
The death-list is likely to be increased.
as several passengers who were brought
back in the wreckng-traln are expected
to die within twenpsfour ho1rs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
BLUE LINE EXPRESS WRECKED.
Engineer and Fireman kilieh-Pns-
sengers Miracuiously Escape.

NEW YORK, March 1.-The Q o'clock
EXPRESS of the Royal Blue Line (New
York and Washington. over Jersey Cen
trail Philadelphia, and Reading. and Bal
timore and Ohio) was wrecked while
passing through Bayonne at $50 this ove-
ming. At least thirty passengers had a
miraculous escape. The dead are:
William Thomas. Of Philadelphia; en-
gineer.
Winfield Holland, of Philadelphia; as
sistant fireman.
Nobody else was seriously injured, ana
only three trainmen were slightly hurt.
An accident to coal-train had
blockaded the track just at the moment
the express-train came along. and the
heavy train plunged into a loaded coal
car at full speed. The passenger engine
was reduced TO scrap-iron. The bag
gage-car was telescoped and utterly de-
nolished. a portion OF its roof Eow rests
on top of the cOal-train. The smoking-car
left the rails and slid over ;he top OF the
tender The day-coach and the sleeper
left the tracks. but remained on the
ground.
The wreck caught fire from the engine.
and the Bayonne fire department were
summoned to the scene. They put out the
fire and assisted the railroad ren IN
searching the wreck.
William Thomas. the engineer. stuck to
his post lie was taken out and laid on
the bank. where he died. His legs were
broken and he was injured internally.
Fireman OiIeli was taken out and car
red To the Forty -ninthStreet Station.
An ambulance surgeon attended to his
wounds. and he was taken TO the
Eayonne Hospital. He Is badly bruised,
but not fatally injured.
baggage Master George Hopkins does
not know how he got out OF his car.
Nothing remains of the car but a portion
Of the roof.
Frank Applegate. a passenger on the
smoker, was slightly injured. He pro-
ceeded on his journey later tonight.
The body of Winfield Holland was
taken from the wreck after the fire had
been extinguished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
ANOTHER BUU DING FALLS.
One Man Supposed to Have Been
KiIIed-Nine Men Injured.

NEW YORK, March Another build
ing disaster occurred about 4 o'clock this
afternoon, which proved nearly az fatal
In it's results as did the Tenth-ayenue
malt-house accident. The interior of four
tenements In course OF construction on
Orchard street near Rivington crashed
In without a moments warning. and
number OF bricklayers and laborers. who
were working on them, were carried into
the cellar with the falling walls. The
dust that arose had hardly settled before
rescuers were at work trying TO eXtricate
the buried men. The firemen were also
summoned, and in few minutes several
OF the unfortunate workmen were dug
out OF the ruins, but IL was two hours
before the last was exhumed. one man Is
missing, and is supposed TO be dead un-
der the pile of wrec.age. lie was known
TO his fellow-workmen by the name of
Jimmy Ross.
THE INJURED.
A list Of the injured. with the extent
of their wounds. follows:
William Wilkinson. q years OF age;
back broken: will probably die.
Patrick Malloy, aged as: bodily Injuries
Peter Malloy, is years OF age; skull
fractured: injuries serious.
Frank Thornton, IS years OF age; intu-
ries OF the body. probably fatal.
John Thornton, Il years or age mead
cut. and contusions OF the body.
George Gamble. S2 years Of age: gene
raj contusions OF the body. and both legs
broken.
Patrick Flaherty, % years of age; head
and back injured.
Edward Lawler, 10 years OF age; head
cut and shoulder injured.
Joseph Barba, IS years of age; Internal
injuries.
The wrecked buildings are numbered
from 15l to 1J7 Orchard street. and have
been I'm course OF construction Tor ten
weeks. Work had progressed as far as
the fifth floor when the crash came. the
owner of the buildings is william f.
Lennon. The contractors for the work
were Peter Coomes and John c. Gleave.
ARRESTS.
Roth OF the contractors. as we'll as the
owner. were present when the accident
occurred. They were placed under arrest,
charged with criminal negligence. IL Is
expected that the responsibility tor tne
disaster Will be placed upon the prisoners.
The materials used Ia the construction
OF the buildings. 1t Is alleged were
70, n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
AMERICAN MISSIONARIES ANXIOUS.
Attitude of Mosiem POpuIacc I'm He
gard to Armenian Matter.

LONDON, March 1.-The Daily News's
correspondent at Constantinople says:
1.-The American missionaries at Bitlis
are anxious as to the attitude of the Mos
lem populace, and United States Minister
Terrell has made urgent representations
to the Porte to the subject. Although the
missionaries have studiousiy avoided
countenancing resistance 10 the au-
thorities. insomuch that they have in
CURED the hostility of the Armenian re-
volutionary party by their policy, they
have assisted the victims of the outrages.
The Armenian witnesses 1T the recent
sitting OF the commission of inquiry have
been sheltered by the missionaries. The
commission has telegraphed this faI: to
the Porte"
The Standard has this dispatch from its
Constantinople correspondent:
more than forty Armenians are now
In prison here In connection with the
subscriptions for the benefit OF the Sas-
soun victims. Most OF them are poor; a
few are educated. The officials believe
that the latter are the chiefs OF the re-
volutionary party. II Is stated that the
circulars asking for donations were en-
closed in covers bearing the seal Of the
Revolution Committee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
i,c.tructive Fire In Ccorr,.

SAVANNAH. GA, March IA special
to the Morning News from Naresboro'
Ca. says: This morning abou. 2 O'clock
a destructive fire occurred here. IL yas'
discovered In the grocery department Of
the waresboro' Trading Company, from
which, II spread.
The principal losses are; The Trading
Company. 5000; insurance. E.iM W. J.
Cannon, $500: Insurance. Coz NJ W.
Spence. 5000: no insurance. Or. ]. N.
Spence, s. 500; no insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
Large Dry-Goods Dealer. Fail.

MACON. GA. March Judge uarie-
man. OF the Superior Court. has ap-
pointed receiver for s Waxelbaun, n
scn, one OF the largest wholesale dry
goods houses In the state OF Georgia. j.
w. Cabaniss. cashier OF the Exchange
Pank. is the receiver
The application was made by 5. waxel.
baum. the senior partner. as against his
son. Joseph Waxelbaum. who wanted the
business to continue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

Mr.. William Lindsay. native O, scs,.
land. who has resided in the CITY for
years, ani occupied the distinr,,on q,
being the oldest butcher In Richmond
died at his home. IN Henrico cour,,. al
o'clock yesterday. He leaves vie anI
five daughters. The funeral viii take
place from Emanuel church tomorrow a,
O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
ALABAMA POPULIsT CALL.
Its object Probably the Formula
ton OF Plans for 'YI.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. March 1.-The
following call has been issued by the
Peoples party. the supposition being that
Its object is to formulate plans for the
campaign OF 1886:
"At the request OF a caucus Of the Pop
ulist members Of the Legislature. held at
Montgomery on the 10th instant, hereby
call a meeting Of the State Executive
Committee Of the Peoples party at Birm-
ingharn. March ~. 1885, at II O'Clock A. NJ,
In the parlors Of the 0pera-Housc Hotel
Every member OF the committee Is
earnestly requested to be present, as mat
ters OF vital Importance will be brought
before the committee. The candidates on
our State ticket ars also invited to attend
this meeting.
(Signed) "S. II. ADAMS.
Chairman Executive Committee.
-. T. Powell. Secretary"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
1n Their New armorx

The Richmond Howltzers. the iollles, 40,
Of artillerymen in the land. moved
into the new and elegant srnory ysx-
terday. The building was lighted for the
first time last night. and the cannoneer-.
were busy Strengthening everything and
getting their quarters into shape Tor oc-
cupancy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

offers to-day the finest assortment Ok
Fish and oysters ever displayed In Hien-
mpnd. consisting Of shsd-kes OF
Quicksilver and White Percn' iafss
and small Chub Pan Rock, Trout su'
mon. smelts. Halibut. medium ana seiees
oysters. Game. &c. Place orders sAfys
GEORGE b. BULL
Sixth and Marshall streets
sDko,o
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
R,chnyd O,corr,rr Dead

NEW YORK. March i.-Richard oCior-
man, the eminent Irish Nationalist.
scholor. and orator, died al 10 O'Clock
last night at his home, In this city In
the 18th year of HIS age. Two years
ago he had a severe attack OF the srip.
and his death was the result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
Peanuts and Mean whIskey.

COLUMBUS. GA. March Isaac Ter
reii (eolored) was fourd dead In hls cell
at the station-house to-day. lie WAS ar
rested last night for drunkenness on the
streets. Tho Coroner rendered verdict
OF death from apoplexy. produced from
eating gorgingly of peanuts and then
filling up on mean whiskey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
Nchrnsl.n nnniS Enils.

WASHINGTON. March i--Comptroller
Eckels is Informed that the Holbr,dge
National Bank. of Holbrldge. Neb.. oapl-
tai $4,000. failed to-day. The bank owes
5000. Bank Examiner Whitmore has
been directed to take charge OF the broken
bank
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
HALL ON THE BAxJo's ORIGIN.
The Great Player Agrees With Polk
Miller and the Dispatch.

The question OF the origin Of the banjo
was discussed "Wednesday by Mr.. Z. NJ.
Hall. OF Al. Fields Minstrel Company.
Mr.. Hall Is known all over the country
as one Of the most expert banjsists ever
before ths public. and to-day gains popu-
lar and merited recognition wherever he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

II you Ike 70 see nne rugs, ~. ~.
go TO 2g1 east Broad street, ,.a,as anu
glance at those exceeiinsy " xs-,s,',,.
Persian exhibited and sold py As'''"'
brothers & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
smith-wnIcom Iiout n Draw.

BOSTON. MASS. March hin the bout
between Smith and Walcom here tonight
OF fifteen rounds the fight was declard
draw. In accordance with the agree
fnPnt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

"A dollar seems a good deal of money
IN these hard times" Yes, but n you have
Cough. Cold. Asthma, bronchitis or
incipient Consumption. a dollar spent for
bottle OF Dr. d. Jayne's Expectora M
may prove your cheapest outlay. for Won
VIII then have the surest remedy ever
known for such diseases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

The lady managers Of tho Resrss. Us
the Sick take this method Oh frs.s"s
their grateful thanks 10 all wn' 500.
ously contributed 70 the anhaA
party OF that institution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

NIL Henry. formerly with The Es,''s, IVA
h,s Iyse Insurance COMPANY cs.,'a
manager Of the Mutual ss',.ss s,s Norm
life Association tor Virginia AS1
Carolina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02
s.s.nss, and Chiidrss's CissA
nesfers
In Spring Styles si,.xxs si a CO.'S

Corans. uoAssrxsaA .a..-,A. 49, rpocnnk
ousckiy relieves byBsevns ''..-s /. rs~svsno
Thsy surpsss ~ eshss pssesSv - nseenk
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

Advance spring styles
IN SILK and Percale ShirtWsisus !" Wv
ra,,,,sr :" colors. now on display ho.s
popu"' ~ KAUFNANN & cos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-02

WHAT TONNES SAID ABOUT TT.
Ben Townes. the negro who has figured
so prominently in this matter, was called
before she committee. lie said he had
been rolling the ashes and cinders away
from the gas-house for several years.
About two years ago he was given the
exclusive right TO do this. as IL was an
annoyance 10 have too many persons
about the works in this connection. He
had two colored boys 10 assist him to do
the rolling and picking. and made an
average Of about 81 week the year
around. He said he had not made as
much money in this business as he made
beforehand while working in a brick
yard. He had bought no property. save
one small house and lot. for which he had
not finished paying. lie declared he had
never stolen any coke from the gas-house.
and had not sold near the quantities OF
this commodity that had been reported.
He emphatically denied that he had ever
refused 10 allow any one 10 go In and roll
out ashes.
OTHER STATEMENTS MADE.
Mr. Willie Donnelly stated that he once
MADE bid OF a small sum for the privi-
lege Of rolling out the ashes and having
the coke, but that Townes told him the
privilege had been given TO him CTownes)
Tor carrying Mr. Walshs meals 10 him.
Mt Walsh is foreman at the Lower
Gas-Works.
Mr.. Welch was heard upon the matter. |
lie declared that the statement that any
one had been refused permission TO carry |
out bags OF coke was untrue Mr.. Walsh |
and Robert Parklington made statements /
10 the committee about the rolling out Of |
the ashes. and the body adjourned until |
iuesuay afternoon at 8 o'clock. when the |
investigation will be resumed
Evening star., 1895-05-25
FINANCE AND TRADE
Marked Falling Off in the Extent Of
Speculation.
TOBACCO THE FEATURE OF THE DAY
Another Advance in Sugar Looked
For.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, May 25.-Stock values were
almost stationary around opening figures
this morning as the result of a marked
falling off in the volume of business. Lon
don was irregular, and contributed little
to the local trading.
Railroad officials throughout the agricul-
tural districts are quoted as authority for
the statements that no damage of sufficient
Importance to seriously affect the revenues
of the grain-carrying roads has been sus-
tanned. The statements are Offset in some
measure by the action of the wheat
market.
The strength of the Granger shares to-
day indicated revival of purchases in the
interest of higher prices in the near future.
American Tobacco was the feature of the
industrial list this morning, selling up to
ia 3-4, gain Of 3 per cent from initial
figures.
Sugar was only moderately active. SELL
ing up " per cent at the opening and le-
acting for net loss of Is per cent at the
close of business. The buying of this stock
sumption of the advance is thought to be
in contemplation.
The bank statement reports gain of
81, 100000 to the banks, nearly all in legals.
A further expansion in loans is again the
most encouraging feature of the report.
The increase in deposits lacks about 81 ,0oo.
900 of the amount necessary to make the
change in that item consistent with in
creases elsewhere.
The detailed report follows: Reserve, in
creased, s2.3S7,25O; loans, increased, 81, ,195.
$50; specie, increased $1SS300; legals, in
creased, S.630.200; deposits. increased, SS,
12o,oOO, and circulation, increased, $54, 400.
Evening star., 1895-05-25
THE GIRLS SENTENCED.
Five Years for Trying to Burn the
Reform School.

Five Years for Trying to Burn the
Reform school.
Judge Cole today sentenced Mary jack
son and Alice Price. the two young coiored
girls who set fire to the girls reform school
on the 22d of last month, to five years in
the Albany penitentiary at hard labor.
The girls, each about sixteen years of
age, had been inmates of the reform school
at the time of the insurrection there last
month, and Mary pleaded guilty when ar
raigned before Judge Cole few days ago,
and stated that while she did most of the
burning, Alice assisted her and watched
that they might not be discovered in the
commission of the crime. The following
day Alice was convicted. Their counsel to-
day explained to the court that they We're
motlerless, and practically abandoned by
their friends. Because CT their tender
years, he asked that the minimum sentence
a year and day-be imposed.
Judge Cole, however, thought that the
girls were deserving of more severe
sentence. They were equally guilty, he
stated, and they undoubtedly intended to
destroy the building. That they had not
succeeded was due to the fact that the fire
was discovered before it had made any
considerable headway. Had it not been so
soon discovered not only would the school
have been destroyed. said Judge Cole, but
several lives would probably have been
lost. Such an offenSe deserved the impost-
tion of the maximum penalty, ten years
Imprisonment at hard labor. but In view OF
their youth and unfortunate condition in
life, he would make the penalty five years.
The girls, who appeared to be rather
tough characters. were somewhat startled
by the severity of the sentence, and their
smiles of Indifference vanished as they
were led away.