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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
MANNING, OF ALABAMA.
His New York Manifesto Repudinted
Nv Uniiot-RefOrmers.

NEW ORLEANS. La, March 20.-When
he organized the ballot-refOrm league
here Manning stated In his speech that
he had no object in view except the puri-
iication Of the ballot in all sections OF
the country. His recent manifesto In New
York has evoked much feeling and ad-
verse criticism from all classes here. Ihe
baliot-reform element critlclse Manning $
utterances as freely and repudiate his
sentiments to as great a degree as the
ultra Democrats. The following comments
will Indicate the trend of the criticism:
The State says edtorially: I'VE have
I'm the South a great deal of corruption
in our elections, so much, indeed that
NEST Of us are ashamed Of 1t; and here
In Louisiana. located In this city we
have a powerful and earnest ballot-reform
league, which Is seeking to crush out
this evil The State Is In this movement
with all its heart and soul and strength,
but we do not want any intermeddling in
our affairs by Northern States, by DR..
Parkhurst, Mr.. Recorder Goff, nor Mayor
Strong, nor anybody else outside of Louis
lara, and we believe such is the sentiment
OF the true people Of our sister State OF
Alabama"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
MOVEMENTS or wARSHIPs.
Test of the Katahdin-Oddity of the
Craft.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March %
Cablegrams received at the Navy De-
partment to-day announce the departure
of the San Francisco from Athens Tor
Corfu. the arrival OF the Essex at Santa
Cruz, and the sailing OF the Chicago from
Bermuda for New York.
Other movements OF vessels were re-
ported at the Navy Department to-day
as follows: The Charleston sailed from
Chee-Foo for Port Arthur; the Concord
arrived at Shanghai; the Detroit left Ma
gasakt for Chemulpo. and the ram katah-
din sailed from Boston for Bath, Me. The
ram has Just undergone a gravity test
at the Charlestown nayy-yard, and ad-
vices received at the department con-
cerning this test indicate that the vessel
very nearly meets the calculations OF the
department as TO her centre Of gravity.
stability, etc.
The vessel is OF an odd design, nothing
Ike her being afoat. For this reason, a
comparison Of the new craft could not
be made, and her designers and builders
we're somewhat anxious about the out
come. 1t will be some time before the ON
ciaI calculations are received. but enough
is known 10 Indicate clearly that the yes
sci will meet requirements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21

The Higgins men had decided TIA, 4,
was useless to longer cont,aus ,or a..
candidate. and 80 tried tho exrs..r,s.
OF going 10 others.
The hrst and second ballots resu,,.a.
Higgins utepuolican). I; Addicks CRsnrh.
lican). 8; Massey Republlcaa). 4. Rr.J-
ford. Repabllcan), 6; wolcot, d)emacrsn
G; Bayard Oemocrso. :: absent a
The thifd and fourth ballot. ,e.,i,.a.
Higgins, ]; Bradford. 8. Massey. 4: a.
dicks. s: Burton. 5; wolcot,. Z: Baysrd
3; absent. T. ''''
on the nfth hailo, all the Higgins men
went back TO Higgins. and he received
votes. ~''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
BALL IN THE SOUTH.
Rain Prevents n-Wash'nE'oh
Gomc-south Atlantic League.

COLUMBIA. S. c.. March 2o.-Rain pre-
vented the Boston-W Washington game
here this afternoon. and Managers
S,lee and Schmelz took their collection
Of Rean-caters and Senators and depart
cd with them for Charleston, where they
play three games--to-morrow. trlnay' ana
saturday. Boston left some Of her best
mefi-Ganzel, Stlvctts, Ryan, Nash, ana
Bannon-here. 10 got individual training
while the rest OF the team works tne eX-
hibition games in Charleston ana SaVan-
nah. returning here 20 play three games
on the 2sth 2)th. and Goth instant ne
team will then start homeward, playing
North Carolina and Virginia towns en-
route.
The Giants will arrive here Saturday
and play an exhibition game with Rusle
and Mcckin In the box.
The outlook for the successful organ'za-
tion of the proposed South Atanuc
League AZ the meeting % be he'd IN Au-
gustA on Monday next is fiatteiinR
BROOKLYN THREE STRAIGHT.
SAVANNAH. GA, March p.-Brooklyn
made II three straight by defeating Pits
bure here to-day. The game, while some
what glow at times, was good exhlbl-
tlon game. and was witnessed by about 90
noonle Burns. OF Brooklyn, Knocked the
han over the fence In the fourth inning
for a home-run. bringing In man D.
fore him. The Brooklyn team leaVe he'e
tonight for Augusta, where lhey pay
Washington tomorrow. score H. H. t.
Pittsburg ..........O ~ % 90 =
Hrooklyn ..........OOO4 2 5X-2 -
Batteries: Klilen, Jordan. ana Suedeh'
Gumbert. Daub. Grim. and Da1y.
NFDfTDN
PHILADELPHIA. PA. March 2O-The
Philadelphia Baseball Club left here AT
1910 this morning for Hampton. Va, Tor
a months practice prior 10 the opening
of the championship season. Manager
Irwin took with him twenty-five players
several Of whom are untried pitchers. The
club viii remain at Hampton untii
April 1T After that time games VIII
be played with local clubs at Portsmouth,
Norfolk. Petersburg. Lynchburg' koa-
nol<e. Bagerstown. Carlisle Harrisburg.
and other towns. and April 18Th the ciun
viii open the league championship season
at Baltimore.
CHESCENT CITY GAME.
NEW ORLEANS, March 2O.-The St
Louis National League team defeated the
local team to-day 10y a score Of 10 to b.
Attendance. 800. Weather fair. Score:
r. II. Il.
New Orleans .....0O1O122O 6, 13
- Louis ..........25400 O2x-1G. q
Batteries: Brcitenstein. McDougai ana
Pietz, Twineham. Carl. and Godding.
GIANTS DO NOT PLAY.
JACKSONVILLE FLA. March 20
The New York Giants did not play to-
day They will play tomorrow if the
weather is favorable. Friday they leave
for the North
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
ST. AsAPH RACE-TkACk.
Attendance Good Despite Had We"-
tber-Four FnvOrites Win.


WASHINGTON. March 2o.-The threat
enng weather appeared to have niue
effect on the attendance at the 81. Asaph
track this afternoon. For some unknown
reason Starter Fitzgerald was not up 10
his form of Monday The track was
In good condition. Fifteen books were
ON. and four favorites won.
First race-four furlongs-Tarentum Il
to lm won. Lady Laurice second. Pesgy
o. third. Time, 50 II.
Second race-six furlOngs-Captain Jack
a to - won, Dutch Lady second. Sir
James third. Time, - u.
Third racc-one mile-Pekin (6 70 b won
Pplitzer second, Lassota thild. lime
20 IA. l,
Fourth race-nve furlongs-Wah Jim Il
to ., won. Canness second, Flying Scud
third Time. los IA.
Fifth race-seVen furlongs-PlaN or ray
l9o 10 u won. Ascot second. Gold Dollar
third Time, ! 81 Il
Sixth race-siX furlongs-Tinge Il to %
won. Tuscan second, Tartune third
Time, III -
THE WEATHER COLD.
NEW ORLEANS. March 2o.-The wea-
ther turned cold to-day, and chilly blasts
Of wind blew into the Grandsiand, when
rna,le il an unpleasant day for race-gocrs.
The betting public was in good luck Tor
form told on the good track, and three
favorites out of five came first past the
post. ,.
First race-six furlongs, purse-Johnnie
McHale g TO u won. Flush q to u Sc
coud. DR. Work q to u third. Time
l. l6Si.
Second race-half n mile selling. 2-year-
olds-I.easeman q to y won. Sister Rosa
lind 6 to y second. Uncle Lew third.
Time. 5oi2.
Third race-slx furlongs-IIenry jenkins
| Is to u won. King Craft g to . second
Panlni 90 to ID third Time, 1l6.
Fourth race-seven furlongs, handicap
Mollie II. an to - won. Miss Galop d3 TO
| - second. Florence i q TO u third. Time
| l:3)
Fifth race-six furlongs. selling-Gold
| Dust q 60 - won. st. CroiX go TO u Sc
| cond FQxhall Is to u third. Time, 1916,
| RALPH WILKES NO MORE
CLINTON. MASS, March @.-Ralph
| wilkes. with a record of 2:OG2i. the fast
| EST horse in New England. died at the
| Maplehurst Farm, in South Lancaster.
| this morning. after an illness Of less than
| twelve hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Thc Eject of the SNOW.

The snow Of yesterday was quite heavy
for the 2Jth OF March. IL began falling
about daybreak and continued until after
nightfall without cessation. The Ow
was general. extending from the IN un-
tains to the sea coast In Virginia. and
while II was quite heavy around Augusta
Springs, reaching n depth Of about four
IL ches IL did no material damage TO any
q except. possibly. to fruit trees and
g.. aph wires. The flakes were damp
ana penetrating. and were a source of
annoyance to pedestrians upon the streets
here. At the Chesapeake and Ohio and
other railway headquarters last night
trains were reported To be running with
out delay. and the only trouble caused
by the storm appears 10 have been TO tele-
graph wires Of the Western UAion, and
this was immaterial.
The rapid melting OF the snow kept the
streets here In very sloppy and dsa-
grceable condition, and prevented the
usual sport in slcighing and coasting.
At 2 o'clock this morning the snow
was stu falling. and hal reached a
depth upon the streets OF about two
inches,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Vrtsh Franchise Hill.

LONDON, March 20.-In the House OF
Commons to-day the bill introduced by
Mr.. Timothy Healy member for the
North Division Of Louth. giving to every
rate-payer in ireland a vote in the bo-
rough. In which he IS rated
passed its second reading. Though the
measure is simply similar 10 the munich
pal franchise act. which has long
been in force In England, II has been
brought forward annuallysfor the last
twenty years. and its progress blocked
by the Conservative members Of the
House. Mr.. Baleour and other Conserva-
tives to-day announced that they ap-
proved the measure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Asst. See. Nctdoo TO Go Sailing.

NEW YORK, March 2O.-Assistant-Sec-
retary-of-the-N Navy William McAdoo viii
sail on the United States cruiser Column
bia tomorrow. when she leaves this port
to join Admiral Meade's fleet in the Car
ribean Sea. Mr. McAdoo talked yester-
day at the Hotel ST. Denis, where he ~
staying Speaking OF his proposed trip
he said: My presence with Admiral
Meades fleet will have no international
significance whatever. l look upon the
trip down as a very pleasant experience.
and my reason for going is TO study the
methods OF taking care Of our ships in
the section where they are stationed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
RECALL OF THURsTOS.
Ii Has Been Asked For. Though ON
cinis Are Mum.

WASHINGTON, March D.-The Ha.
waiian Minister. Mr.. Thurston. stiii de-
clines to discuss the report that Seere-
tary Gresham has asked his government
TO recall him. He maintains what IL ON
cially known as diplomatic silence" win
respect 10 the matter, and politely bu'
firmly refuses either 10 deny or affirm
the correctness Of the story. No person
in official life will discuss the subject
but everybody else who may be assumed
TO have knowledge OF 1t treats the recall
as an assured fact. and some trace th'
cause OF 1t back 20 Mr. Thurston's com
ments upon Judge Blount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
PENiTENTiAnY MATTER.
AdJntant-teneraI Fite and Hallway
Commissioner EstiiI Resign.

NASHVILLE. TENN. March 20.-The
''.. 'saton into the peniten,iary deal.
which Is being made by committee OF
i.~ General Assembly, to-day reached a
climax by the resignation Of Adjutant-
'.'eral John a. F1ie and President c. {.
Hl ~ the Board OF Railway Com
.oners. The resignations were ae-
''i'fd hy the Governor. who at the same
t,ae expressed confidence In the integrity
of ;he,e men.
tr ago the Board OF Pcnitentiary
'vinia -e.oners purchased piece OF real
estate n.ar Nashville as the site for Il
no" l,n'tcntiary. and advertised for bids
iot the structure. During the ensuing
suDeihatoriai campaign IL was charged
W us Republicans that there was u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
REyOLUTIONIST STOPPED.
Cuban Patriots Not Allowed to Sail
from Tampa.

TAMPA, FLA, March D.-On Satur-
day three Cubans, Ricardo Fernandez
Abelardo Leona, and another. bought
tickets for an excursion to Jamaica.
When they presented their tickets at the
South Florida tlcket-office this morn
ing they were told by the agent that
he had orders to take them up ana pay
them the money bso.;. He first got hold
OF the tickets before telling them TINS
They went TO the port, and boarded the
Mascotte. rendering money for passage
But their money was refused, and they
were forcibly thrown from the steamer
1t is known that these three men had
5000 for the revoutionists, and import
ant papers for the patriots. by some
means the Spanish Vice-Consul found IL
out, and ordered their passage cancelled
1t is further known that one OF them
Is a brother-in-law OF General Marti, the
leader of the movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Justilinbic Homicide.

SAVANNAH. GA, March pa Morn
ing News special from Waycross. Ga,
says:
Henry Dawson (colored) stood on a
barrel at the window Of Miss Minnie Nc
Gees bedroom Il night or two ago, at
Patterson. and tried TO enter the room.
The fair sleeper awoke and screamed for
help. The negro threatened to murder
her If she did not hush. This threat did
not avail and the young lady's father
was soon on the way To his daughter S
room with a Winchester rifle. The negro
did not see the approaching figure behind
him. He pulled AT the window. but his
Efforts were powcrless. Mr.. McGee, the
young lady's father. gave no warning. but
shot the negro off the barrel. He stag
gered a few yards and fell dead. 4 cor
oner's inquest was held and the verdict
was Justifiable homicide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
LADY EDEN's PORTRAIT.
Whistler Required tn Restore IL ana
Pay Damages.

PARIS, March 2O.-A decision was rem
dered to-day In the suit brought by Sir
William Eden against James Whistler.
the artist, to compel the latter to deliver
Lady Eden's portrait, and to pay tio
damages for having delayed the de-
livery.
The portrait was exhibited In the Champ
de Mars salon, and when the salon closed
the artist. owing TO a dispute over the
price OF the picture. refused 10 deliver II
TO Sir William. who thereupon instituted
proceedings.
when the case first came to trial
Whistler stated that he had enaced
the head in the portrait. To-day's deci'
sion directs Whistler 10 restore the PIC
tuye and return Sir Williams check. with
interest at per cent. The artist Is alsc
condemned to pay 20 damages and tho
costs OF the proceedings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
ureak In Delaware

DOVER. DEL. March S.-The ,as, i9ns,
o.,sc,ad break IN ths contest for United
s1a,ss senator came to-day. but did not
resuIt In the election OF a senator. fiss w
ns,,a,s were taken. The Addleks men
I'D the Massey men remained firm, ana
sn,sd soIIdly for their respective eahai-
dates. All Of the Higgins men; sAseps
Wilson. went to Edward O. braaioTd; 20 vi
wilmington. on the first ana sesona "a,
lots. ana on the third and fourth palo's
went 10 DR. Hiram Burton OK Le"ss'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Tennessee scandal Growing.

CINCINNATI. O.. March ga special
to the Post from Nashville. Tenn, says:
The penitent.ary scandal is increasing In
magnitude and involving some OF the
high State officials. Mr.. W. II. Mitchell,
secretary Of the Safe Deposit and Trust
Company, of this city, has testified that
he was paid $2OOO for perfecting the
sale OF the land on which the penten-
tiary is TO be built, and that he gave
$500 of this money TO Adjutant-General
Fite and $500 to c. c. Estelle. president Of
the Board OF Railroad Tax Assessors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Lcyee Trouble Indictments.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 2D.-At
1880 the members Of the grand jury filed
into the courtroom. and as soon as the
Court could give attention to their pres
ence the roll was called and the fore
man presented fifteen indictments. charg-
ing twenty men with murder COM
mtted last Tuesday morning I'm the
levee troubles Al have been in custody
but were released from the Recorders
Court on bond.
All of the indictments contain this
clause: "And other persons. whose names
are as yet unknown 10 the grand jury
aforesaid being workmen and laborers
in the art. mystery. and manual occu-
patton OF rolling. placing, and slowing
compressed cotton on board OF vessels at
the port Of New Orleans"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
STATE RANK FAILS.
u und a Woman Presidcnt-it VIII
Pay out.

GENOA. NEB.. March 2l-The Genoa
state Bank closed its doors this morn
ing and is now in the hands OF the state
RANKING Board. Less than two weeks
ago the bank was reorganized. anu ne"
a.. ~ officers was chosen, with a wo-
man as president 1t was announced az
the time that the reorganization made one
of the strongest financial insutu-
tons OF the size I'm the state. III hah
capital stock Of $4,000.
The condition of the bank. as stated by
the receiver. is follows: Assets ana
liabilities. 5000; deposits. &soo. The
receiver expresses the opinion that the
bank viii pay out without loss TO the de-
positors, but that IL will require time.
when the bank was reorganized. March
9Th, Mrs H. f.. Robbins was chosen as
president; Arthur r.. Anderson, cashier,
and G.. Wilson, yice-presiden,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Fatal Accident I'm Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. March CA
special TO the Advertiser from oxford.
Ala, says: This morning an electrician
on the oxford Lake Line ran over Robert
Jones. OF Randolph, and SO crushed his
right arm as TO necessitate amputation
at the shoulder The shock was so great
that the victim never rallied, and died in
a few hours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Shortage Mt Carson.

WASHINGTON. March c0.-Mr. Pres
ton, Director OF the Mint confirms th'
report OF a shortage in the Carson 'NeEi
mint. Mr.. Preston's information places
the shortage Nat soooO. Hirsch harfs'
melter and reiiner az the mint j. re-
sponsible for the loss. He was appoint
by President Cleveland last June: haIl.'a haIl -
a. under bond OF {20oGQ. Ex-Governor
Adams. of Nevada, Is superintendent oi
the mint. He first reported the shortage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21

scandal In the deal. hence the appoin1-
ment Of the Investigating Commute,
The frs, definite Information came an IN n
the shane o, testimony from w. ,.
Mitchell. trustee Of the real estate pnn, 1n,
chased who said he had received 1900
to perfect the sale. lie Kept a;"p p,..n, sna
naid the remainder to ffte ana hshi''
he says ,.,,.hea
The committee was to-day iurn'sneu
with testimony 70 show that the 'eIl' 'eIni'
OF bids for the erection OF tne NV pm
.I..i.ry wcre designed TO shut out con-
tractors in this state. .
Tnere Is a strong rin'or afoat that IN
coso the gubernatcs Il investigation re-
s,,,,s in seating Turney he Will resign
and Ernest Pillow. Speaker OF the House
- Representativcs. will assume the
o,rce Of Governor, thus placing 1t beyond
the reach OF court process.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
fall continued throughout the afternoon
ID


aud evening
WIRES SNAPPED IN PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG, VA. March 20.-tSpe-
cial)-There was very heavt fall OF
snow here to-day. commencing shortly
after o'clock this morning and eontinu-
ing until O late hour this afternoon. For
tunately the ground had been rendered
warm by the mild weather OF the past
few days, and the snow was preceded
by rain, causing IL 10 melt freely. else Its
depth would have reached full six Inches
or more. Some of the wires I'm the city
were snapped By the weight Of snow upon
them, and one or more poles were dragged
to the ground.
ONLY TWO HOURS IN NORFOLK.
NORFOLK, VA, March 2O-(Special.)
duration. prevailed here this morning. fol-
lowed by heavy northeast rain
and raw. wretched weather all day.
Such protracted spells OF bad weather
frequently since Christmas has caused
much sickness in this section Of Virginia,
and carried OF many old people.
A WHITE MANTLE AT BEDFORD.
BEDFORD CITY. VA. March 2O.-tSpe-
ciall-After a typical spring day on yes
with the bluest OF sky and soft sun
shine the curtain rises this morning
on a genuine winter fall Of heecy snow.
which clngs TO the trees with thin young
buds just unfolding, and envelopes the
earth in a white mantle.
HEAVY FALL IN PITTSYLvANIA. A.
DANvILLE, VA, March 20.--(SpecialD
After a hard rainfall during last night
snow-stOrm set in. and fell TO the
depth OF several inches. Had the ground
been irr condition the snow would have
of 1n4at SnQV fell TO-
day at Chatham to the depth Of ten
inches.
THE FLEECY WHITE AT WILLIAMS
BURG.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March %
Especial 1T began 10 snow here this
morning about o'clock. and has con-
tinued up to this time 10 fall thick and
fast But for the fact that 10 rained just
before II began to snow the "leecy
white" would now be at least foot deep.
SIX INCHES AT NEWPORT NEWS.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. March %
Especial six inches of snow fell here be-
tween 10 and o'clock to-day. and the in
d!cations are that II will reach twice that
depth before morning.
4 HEAVY FALL IN FLOYD.
FLOYD. VA, March 21.-(Spec!al.)-A
terrific snow-storm is prevailing here
this morning. and from present appear
anceS there will be very deep snow.
Some of the old snow-drfts still remain.
FOUR INCHES DEEP AT STAUNTON.
STACNTON. VA, March 20.-(SpeciaD
| Snow has been falling here all DAY, and
| is now four inches deep. The fall still
| continues tonight, with no sign Of let
up at 7 u. NJ.
THE SNOW IN SHENANDOAH
WOODSTOCK. VA, March 2O.-(Spe-
cial)-SnOw commenced falling here at
| 1880 i. NJ, and at p. VI. is one and
half inches deep. and still falling fast.
AT OLD POINT
| FORT MONROE. VA, March 20.-A
| heavy snow-storm set In at 3 o'clock this
morning. and continued until this after
| noon, when IL was followed by rain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
Killed Himself on Being Arrested

COLUMBIA, S. c., March GA spe-
cial TO the State says: Thomas Huffman
killed himself at Blythewood this after
noon, after being arrested by Sheriff FL
lison. He was telegraph operator at
Carlton. Ga, and agent for the Southern
Express Company. He was accused by
the latter OF embezzling to the amount Of
ST. Sheriff Brooks, of Carlton. came TO
take him to Georgia. Ii is understood
the company refused to allow him to set
tie his shortage. as he offered to do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
GAMBLERS TO BE ARRESTED.
A Patrimony Lost To lie heco'ere"'
NJ Possible.

MEMPHIS. TENN, March De L.
Harris yesterday got process for the ar
rest Of ten OF the best-known gamblers
OF the city. and took steps to recover
money he has lost in local ssm1,,ns ,,,o aS.
houses. He claims TO nave iost siyvS -,
In various forms OF gambling ~ lhe ,aS'
Too vears which represents his patri-
49, which consists OF estates In Mis-
a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-21
WRECK on TIE SOUTHERN.
Engineer and Fireman Hurt-Fas'
scurcrs Escape serious Injury.


MACON. GA, March 2O.-The south
hound vestibuied train on the Southern
railway jumped the track this morning
at . o'clock near Jackson, Ga, and was
almost completely wrecked. No one was
killed. and all the passengers escaped
without serious injury. The engineer
whose name is not yet ascertained. was
hadlv bruised. and the fireman ia
Roberts, was very seriously scaided'
Neither had time 10 jump
The engineer put on the brakes. and
This saved the forward coaches from being
crushed hv the sleepers. All the coaches
left the track except the last sleeper, ana
all turned over.
DR. Rankin. surgeon Of the Illinois Cen
tral railroad AT Chicago. was on the
troin. and gave the wounded prompt at
tention. Dr. Rankin's hand was bruised
and no other passenger suffered more
severely than he.
The accident Is said TO have been caused
hy the taking out Of a rail from the
track.