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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
WILLI4MsBURG SWEPT BY FIRE.
4 whole Block Burned-Narrow Escape oil
INvn Nnnny Indle-.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April N.-Spe-
cial One Of the most disastrous conld-
gratiOAs ever Witnessed here occurred
Sunday morning between and o'clock
The fire originated in the grocery store
OF Mrs. Della Braithwaite. When hrsl
found the house was In blaze ana IL
was with some difficulty that two OF the
daughters of Mrs. Braithwaite were
rescued from the burning building. The
flames soon spread to the adjoining houses
on both sides, burning eastward up 10
Colonial street ana westward to Betctourt
street. destroying the dwelling houses OF
Ed Debriss and James Wilkinson, and
two houses beionging to Mrs Braithwaite
the store and dwelling owned by John a.
W. Jones, store and dwelling owned by
the estate OF the late Isaac HOfheimer the
large store and dwelling of Samuel Har-
rls and the butcher house on the corner
OF Botetourt street. owned by Mr.. l.. W.
Lane. The wind then shifting. set fire
10 a pile OF about sixty cords of wood
and thirty tons of coal in the yard OF
Samuel Harris, and thence to the wood
yard OF I'D. Debriss, containing about one
hundred cords of wood, consuming not
only the coal and wOoG, but barns and
other OuthOuses at the same time setting
lire 10 the blacksmith shop of Mr.. John NJ
Mr.. NJ. X. Harrell, on the old Bowers
lot. across Nicholson street, and a dwell
ING house belonging to Mr.. RO. X. Cole
As soon as II became evident that this
block must 90, the bucket brigade confined
lis Efforts towards saving the one-story
Drick store at the corner of Colonial
street, and known as the "Red Lion. D.
Here the brigade worked for two hours
and at last succeeded IN stopping the fire
and saving this house, and all the houses
east Of H. and up TO Spencer's new hotel
AS soon as IL was found that Harris store
could not be saved, he began to move his
larse stock OF goods into the streets. In
an incredibly short time the street i'm
'front.' ana vacant lot were filled with
goods and furniture, around which a
guard was at once placed to protect them
II seemed as II nearly everybody in town
was on the scene and most OF the men
including a large number OF students
worked mantully TO stop the progress of
the names anu save the property.
Ars' Bralthwaite lost her entire stock
ol sOout but was insured for 81. 500 in
me virginia State Insurance COMPANY ot
Richmond. VI
Mr. Harris carried a policy of only $1,000
on goods in the Virginia Fire ana Afari,o
and estimates his loss as at least $1,000
Jones was insured for 5000 In the
Virginia State. 80 ''''
- Hofheimer, for $3.50 in the Fire and
Wilkinson & Cole were partly insured
but ft is not known in wb,t con,na,,,'
Lane ana others had 10 Insurance.
3D. All day to-day the great heaD of coal
and wood has been burning.
An day crowds Of people have visited tho
5Oe"9 ol the conilagrarlon. which looks
1eSoia'e and distressing indeed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
PfJRIOTS' DAY.
Elaborate Programme In Boston Com
memorating the Battle Of Lexington.

Elaborate Programme In Boston Com
memorating the Battle of Lexington.
BOSTON, MASS, April 2o.-Patriots'
Day, concentrating the battle Of Lex
ington. was appropriately observed as a
general holiday In this city and State to-
day. Public buildings and exchanges
were closed and business was generally
suspended.
Bell-rigning. and salutes. paradcs, mill
tary reunions. and meetings OF patriotic
orders. childrens entertainments, religious
festivals, with various sports. including
bicycle runs. the opening Of the cricket
season and baseball, made up the gene
raj programme. At Lexington. the cele-
bratlon commenced early. Al o'clock
the drum corps marched over the route
taken by Paul Revere, and all bells In
town rung for an hour.
AT o'clock there was a frcmans pa
rade through the principal scrccts OF the
town. Public buildings were handsome
ly decorated with flags ana bunting and
dwellings all ornamented with decorations.
At 10 o'clock. a band concert was given
on the historic green by the East Lexing-
ton minute-men band. a great many
bicycles and carriages crowded the streets
during the day.
At o'clock this afternoon, another
band concert was given on the green.
The events Of the day closed with the
ringing Of bells and frlng OF salUles at
sunset. In the evening promenade con-
cert and dance were given In honor OF the
belfry club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
The American Tobacco COmDany

NEWARK. y. j., April 20.-Iames y.
Duke, president OF the American Tobacco
Company was the principal witness In the
case Of the State against that company,
for alleged restraint OF trade. before Vice.
Chancellor Reed this afternoon.
Mr.. Duke told of the formation OF the
syndicate Of five companies. and said the
stock was divided on the basis OF the out
put OF eacn. His own company. w. Duke
h Sons Company. received Sf,4S7. 600
1000 900 preferred and S4.40T 600 common
George Phillips. auditor OF the national
company, examined by Joseph Choate for
the defendants, testified that he never
knew that his company had paid for news.
paper articles attacking the American
Company. The defence Will probably open
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

HAVANA. April 20.-News has been re-
cofved here that a Spanish column under
the command Of Colonel Elola, while
marching from San Jose, TO Naliente,
near CienfucgOs, came upon a party Of
2O0O rebels holding a strong position and
attacked them. The official report Of the
engagement says the rebels were dis
lodged from their positions by a brilliant
charge with bayonets pnd machettes and
retired leaving eightysix dead upon the
field The Spanish bss was one killed
and six wounded.
From other sources it is learned that
the rebel losses were Exaggerated and that
the losses OF the Sd nish troops were
much greater than tie government adj
mits. The name Of the leader Of the in
surgent party is not stated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
DtNGKR FoR 0EN. LEE.
Friends Urge Him to Delay Going to Cuba
TntiI After the Rainy Season.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 2o-Pri-
vate advices received here from Havana
indicate that the hopes which were 1T
first expressed that the appointment Of
General Ftzhugh Lee as consul-generdi
TO Havana might open up some way OF
adjustment. have died away, and II Is
doubted whether General Lee VIII De
able 10 take up his new duties for
months TO come. 1nis is the beginning
OF the most deadly, sickly season in
cuba. The cares and worries and re-
sponsibllities OF the Office Of c0nsul-gen-
eral at Havana 10 an unacclimated man
Of General Lees p)r!y physique. 1t IS
said. would be likely To bring on an at
tack Of yellow-feyeI recovery from which
might be doubtful He could not take
refuge in the mountains, because the
hundreds Of alleged naturalized American
citizens who are clamoring for protection
and reparation from Spain would render
such an escape impossible. Friends Of
General Lee who have been long resi-
dents I'm Cuba are said TO have written
10 him strongly dissuading him from at
tempting to take up his duties until the
rainy season is over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
an Arkansas Lynchinc.

WARREN. ARK, april 2).-Saturday
morning JEFF. Gardner. a negro twenty
one years old. went TO the home Of Joseph
burrows. who lives few miles north Of
town. and finding no one there but the
children. took n gun and scared the
younger children, having previously fas-
tened the eldest girl with "A rope. He
then carried his victim 10 the Saline Bot
toms. where she was bound and kept for
several hours. II was late in the after
noon before they were found When the
negro was ordered to surrender he at
tempted 10 run and was shot IN the leg.
Being captured. he aid not deny anything
and only wanted 10 know what they were
going 10 do with him. He was lynched
Saturday night. The girl is in a critical
condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

CULPEPER. Va, April 20.-Special.-
Captain W. 4. SmooI grand commander
of the Grand Camp Oh Confederate Veter-
ans for Virginia. organzcd a camp here
to-day TO be known as the 4. T.. Hill
Camp. with a membership Of one hun-
drcd and ten. Tho officers are Colonel r.
r.. Duncan. Commar1e-: Captain S. w A.
lin. James NJ. BecKmin. and John Cay
nor were made first. second, and third
Lieutenant commanders; r. -. Luttrell
adjutant; 6. j. Miller. sergeant-at-arms;
W. II. Fray. quartermaster. and Thomas
l.. Grimslcy. chaplain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

PARIS. April pa dispatch from Mad
rid to the Temps says that the speech
from the throne which will be delivered
i'm the Cortes May l1th. will declare the
entire satisfaction Of the Spanish Govern
ment with the attitude Of the Govern
ment at Washington towards Cuba. The
speech will also announce the intention OF
the Government 10 grant TO Cuba, a great
er amount Of local power in the admins-
tration Of the affairs in the island, but
will not grant political autonomy nor any
revision Of the tariff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Johnson get, the DeciSion

PHILADELPHIA April 2O.-Austin Glib
b0ns. of Paterson, y. J.. and Charley
Johnson. formerly OF Minneapolis, ana
now of this city mad iX-round 20 at the
CaledOnian club tonight. Gibbons SEEM
ed To be neshy and not I'm condition for
hard contest. His cleVemess with his
hands. however, kept Johnson from adj
rninistering as seyious punishment as
would otherwise have been the result,
but as II was Johnson did the better
work and though he was unable 10 put
Gibbons out, he was given the decision
an the end OF the sixth round The de-
cision met with the approval OF the
crowd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Stole n March ON Retiring Officers.

DIES MONIES. IOWA. April 20-The
Mayor ana city Council stole a march on
tho retiring city government this morn
ing. The new officials met at o'clock
and were sworn in. instead Of waiting tin
afternoon, as had been expected. The Old
council adjourned saturday evening till
this morning with an ordinance pending
giving a twenty-year franchise TO the
Bell Telephone Company. The action
Of the new administration defeats the
ordinance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

NEW YORK. April 2O.-The failure Of
G.. S. Schroeder was announced this MORN
ing on the Cotton Exchange. Mr.. Schroe-
der was short Of cotton morket. He
was formerly wealthy. having been left
a fortune by his father. who was presi-
dent Of n bank in Mobile. Ala. Schroeder
started as bookkeeper with Ware. Murphy
& Co. which firm was an original mem
Der Of the exchange. later it became Ware
& Schroeder. and finally G.. $. Schroeder
& Co. tho present house.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Lucy Prince Killed.

GALLATfN, TENN. April 2e.-some
unknown person went 10 the stable Of
Captain Harry Shafer. proprietor OF the
celebrated Peytonia Stock Farm. at this
place, and killed one OF his valuable brood
mares. Lucy Prince, which was worth
SfJ.uoJ.
All OF her colts were winners last faii.
The stable In which Bishop, worth S'O-
O00. was kept was burned. and the morse
pershed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

SERGENT. KY, April 20.-Special. -
Forest fires are raging In many mountain
sections. and great damage is being done.
on Boone's fork many palings. fences.
oHt-hoases. etc. have been burned ana
the east wind IL still blowing which in
creases the fires. Much excitement pre-
walls.
Mrs. Celia Edington. a wcli-kn0wn wo-
man OF Colly. Was thrown from a mule
yesterday and badly hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

The Senate Committee Claim the House
Bill Was Inadequate.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 2O.-Ihe
sundry civil bill, as it passed the House is
the smallest since 1902, and 1t Is sa'd
for the Senate committee that the lafse
increa ses made were cue 10 'hc -
that the House refused 10 appi Sp,,ort- az, .,,S
sufficient TO supply the various depart
,ornts during the whole Of the nscal year.
vrhfch n is supposed TO cover. 1he tsu-
mates called Tor S3o.413,6J3, ana the ltouse
only appropriated S-9,S3GyJ-. Inc SeIatg atg
Increased this by S5,l2l'NJO. Inc SAINT pll
fnr tbe current wear carries an apprOprta-
tion of $40. 100000. The senate bili IS ltsa
than the present law by more thah
eleven and q half millions, ana less imam
the estimates of fiVe and hait mllllons
The chief items of increase are ior
public buildings for the lighthouse tstap,
iishment and Tor expenses Oh -, ilisrH
States courts. OF the S2OO,OOO approprl-
atpd undcr the act of 1883 for llgnt-
house on outer Diamond Shoal, OH cape
Hatteras $4,000 Is authorized TO De USED
in constructing, equippin8s ctcs 4 llHHl
vessel for Diamond Shoals the remainder
of the appropriation 10 De coEeteu III, lI,O
the trcas,lry. Tender for Seventh llGht-
house district 0lOridal, SIJ,pO Under
The Engineer Department dredging III
Mobile harbOr. Sl6O 900. Ine amount dp-
propriated by the House for the payment
of salaries, fees, etc, OF lnlted s.Alts
marshais, deputies, etc, nave bcrh III
creased from SN17. 900 10 S1,JOOOOu, or
district attorneys, increased from 500
90 10 $4,000. regular assistants 10 as
trict attorney, increased from >0oUO 10
100000; fees Of clerks increased from
xIG, 900 TO $500 600. fees Of commission
ers increased from si1J,WJ 10 $5tHW",
fees Of witnesses increased from $t5NVp
to S1.40OOOO, support OF united states
prisoners increased from $4,000 TO SCUo'-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Plnmher's Strike.

CHICAGO ILL. April 0.-Aii union
plumbers employed by the various beer
pump houses IN this city went on a
strike THIS morning. Seven firms and two
brewing companies are affected. The OBJ
iect of the strike Is 10 compel the beer
pump firms TO employ none but union
men. pay s.. 70 per day In wages and sign
an agreement made by master plumbers
association and plumbers union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
vraruFR FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. April D.-forccast Tor
Tuesday:
For Virginia: Generally fair. warmer IN
southern portion: southerly winds.
For North Carolina: Fair; continued
warm sodthwesterly winds.
The barometer has fallen rapidly during
the day In the regions east OF the Mis-
siss.ppi. The temperature has fallen
slightly In the Middle Atitanc States and
IN the Northwest. The indications are
that the clondiness will increase on the
Atlantic coast, probably followed by
showers IN the interior OF New England
and the Middle Atlantic States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
CONGRESS on APPROPRIATIONS.
The Resolution for Investigation OF the
Houd Issue Laid Aside.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 20.-No
actual progress in the work of legislation
was made in the Senate to-day. The
resolution for an investigation into recent
bond issues came 10 the surface on TWO or
three OCCASIONS but Senator HUI was not
senate TO a full debate on the resolution,
or TO indicate any time when vote might
be reached: and, on the other hand. the
chairman and members Of the Committee
on Appropriations insisted on the .mpor-
tance OF getting along with the great APP
preparation bills.
Finally Mr.. PETER, author of the bond
resolution. consented reluctantly 10 have
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Illinois Democrats.

CHICAGO, April O.-The Democratic
state Central Committee selected Peoria
as the place and June 23d as the date
for holding the Democratic State Con-
VentiOn.
The call was issued on the baAJs of
the vote cast in the presidential election
of 1892, which IL victory for the gold
element, as it gives Cook county a larger
representation than under the vote OF
rSDt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
ROYfL WdRRIiGE II COBURG.
Princess Alexandra Welded to Prince Er
nest-The Emperor Present.

nest-1he Emperor Present.
COBURG. April 2O.-The marriage Of
Princess Alexandra, the third daughter of
the Duke OF Saxe-Cohurs and Gotha and
GRANDDAUGHTER of Queen Victoria, TO
Prince Ernest. hereditary Prince OF Ho-
henlohe-I angonburg, was celebrated here
to-day. After the civil ceremony. which
was witnessed 10y the Duke Of York and
the Grand Duke Paul. Of Russia. the
bridal procession marched to the castle
church. The procession was headed by
the Duke Of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and
the Empress OF Germany. They were
followed by Emperor William. the Ouch
oss Of Saxe-Coburs and Gotha. mother
Of the bride; the Duke Of York. the
Grand Duchess Of Hosse sister OF the
bride. and Prince Ferdinand OF Rouma-
nit. The Duke of Saxe-COburg and
Gotha and the Duchess of York led the
bride to the altar. Dr. Muller, suPerin-
tondent-General and Supreme Council
Ior. onciated at the ceremony, assisted
by two court chapiains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

shortly be peiitioned TO change the regis
frv Of the Bermuda from English 10
American. The owners Of the steamer do
not anticipate any trouble in securing the
change.
iueotly 1dcnticd with the Laurada case
al Charleston. S. c., win command the
vessel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
North Carolina Minister Selected.

BALTIMORE. MD, April 2O.-The Pas
toral Committee OF the Eutaw Place Bap-
list church, who We're delegated TO select
a pastor in the place Of Rev. Frank NJ.
klIis. who has accepted a call TO Brook
Iyn. y. Y, have reported in favor of
REV. Junuls w. Millard, OF Henderson, n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Timetable Conference.

BRUSSELS. April 20.-A bimetallic con-
ference, comprising delegations from the
United States, Great Britain. France,
Germany, Austria, Russia, and Holland
met here to-day 10 discuss measures de-
signed TO lead 10 the holding of a new
Official international conference.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
North Carolina Contests.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April ~. House
Elections Committee No. adjourned to-
day until May 4th, at which date a vote
will be taken on the contests from the
Eighth New York and Third and Sixth
North Carolina districts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
From English 20 American.

PHILADELPHIA April 20.--The steam
for jamaica on Wednesday. Tomorrow
the vessel Will undergo an annual inspec-
tion by the United States inspectors.
This viii be directed mainly toward
her passenger-carryins capacity.
MIR. Hart said to-day that Congress will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

LONDON, April 20. The fight between
the heavy weights. Steve o Donnell and
William Sullivan for 200 pounds. took
place at the Covent Garden Gymnasium.
O'Donnell won In the tenth round -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
Gold Reserve. SIs5. ?5e. .:6s.

WASHINGTON. April 2o.-The Treas
ury gold reserve to-day at the close OF
business stood at Si25.952.56s
The Withdrawals for the day were $780,
GU. of which 10000 was taken for ex-
ports. - y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21
RANGE OF THERMOMETERS.

The following was the range or the
Thermometer at The Times office yesier
eay. A. A.. 81; II NJ. 50, ) Il. NJ. "
r. NJ. 81: . p. n. 70; midnight, =.
Average. 81 2-3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 0.-After
passing a few private pension bils the
House spent the remainder of the session
to-day ia the consideration OF the general
deficiency. the last OF the general aDpro-
priation bills.
A prolonged debate was occasioned by
the paragraph appropriating SShott 10
supply deficiency I'm the COLLECTION OF the
customs revenues. The action of the sec
retary OF the Treasury IN increasing the
customs forces at New York was crit-
clsed by Mr.. Hepburn O;ep), OF Iowa.
This increase was due, according To Mr.
Dlngiey tRepD Of Maine 70 the chahse
from specific 10 ad valorem duties made
by the Wilson-Gorman act.
A general comparison OF the tarin laws
OF 1880 and 1894, both "a TO the revenue
produced by them and the cost or col
lecting the same. and a comparison OF the
appropriations for the past four Con-
crosses. made a lively debate. which last
ed nearly three hours.
The committee concluded consideration
OF the bin without material amendment
and IL was passed by the House.
At 6:0j o'clock the House adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

that resolution laid temporarily aside unth
tho aDproprlatiOn bills now before t1r
senate are disposed Of. II is SIN the Nn-
finished business" however, ard as sucH
will be entitled TO a formal presentation
20 the Senate al ? o'clock every Jay
The Indian appropriation biil vas VI, vs
der consideration the whole day, pu. Nlu
not advance a single step. Ihe pfovo9i-
tions on the subject Of the indian schoots
were passed over Informally on account
OF the absence OF Mr.. Carter OF Moh.hna'
Who had offered an amendment 10 stIik'
out the House provisions on tnat suDl'ct.
And then the Senate got into n tluslc vi'
an amendment reported by the Conihlts
tee on Appropriations for the payment OF
the fees Of some fifteen attorneys ioi
legal es-characterized as lobbying
rendered 10 tre "old settlers or western
ChcrOkces." ."
There was a good deal of a controversy
on this subject, I'm which Mr.. Chandler
took a leading part. The matter had n0t
been brought to an issue when the Dill
was laid aside for the day.
Notice was given by Mr.. Was that on
Wednesday, the 10Th Of April. he woulo
present TO the Senate a communication
from the Governor Of Wisconsin, Offering
TO Congress the statue OF Pierre Mar
Cuette.
The sundry civil appropriation bill was
reported from the Committee on Appro-
priations by Mr.. Allison. who said that
he would ask the Senate TO consider IL AT
the earliest possible moment
The Senate at 4:1J adjourned unth TO-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-21

lconunued ON ssaond Pags.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
The Double Murder Still Involved in
Mystery.
COOKING HELD In SUSPICION
Statements Regarded by His Neigh
bors as improbable.
LYNCHING PARTY FORMED

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
La PLATA, Port Tobacco, Nd, April
25.-The Hill Top murder mystery is by
no means solved. The citizens, as a rule,
have come to the conclusion that Joseph
Cooking. husband of one of the murdered
women, and brother-in-law of Miss Daisy
Miller, the other victim, knows more about
the double tragedy than he is willing to
tell States Attorney Adrian Posey de-
olared last night that there was sus-
piciOn attached to Cooking, and he also
denied that Cooking had been put under ar
rest, although Sheriff Wade said he was
under arrest. snd that deputy sheriff was
In charge OF the house at Hill Top, where
the grocer was detained. So well satisfied
were the citizens about the identity of the
man who had committed the crime that
long before shutdown they abandoned the
search for the murderer, and. it is said
turned their attention to forming a lynch
ing party.
Sheriff Wade anticipated trouble, and he
had deputies sworn in to protect the Hill
Top grocer from the hands of the mob in
event o. their making an attempt on his
life Last night Deputy Sheriff K. T. Bar
bour had charge of the house, and George