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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
MURDERED SIX PERSONS.
Az lNSANE NAN COMPLETES MS
CHILE WORK WITH SUICIDE.
isFirst Kills "A Lady and Her Two Child
rem, Then Two Officers-His Sister
Dies From the Shock.

ROCKVILLE. IND. April 2.-This
morning at I o'clock Peter Egbert. a
young man, twenty-three years OF age,
shot and killed Mrs. Hermann Hascnke
gle, Sheriff w. ID. Null, and Constable
w. NJ Sweem. lie then killed himself,
and his sister. Miss Florence Egbert, who
was lying very IL with typhoid fever. died
shortly after the tragedy OF the shock.
SHOT FIVE.
About o'clock young Sgbert was sent
into the back yard to saw some wood for
fanny use. Shortly after. while Mrs.
Hasche WAS out mixing Der COW, Egbert
secured u double barrene breech loading
shotgun, and going In the Maschke
house, which was next loor TO his home,
shot the little daughter. a child OF ten
years, lead and wounded the boy, two
years younger, who ran out on the porch.
wher Egbert shot him again, killing him
instantly. The murderer then went out
into the alley and levclled his gun at Mrs.
Haschke, who, seeing his intention. at
tempted to escape. He shot her, now
ever. the charge taking effect In the top
Of her head, removing part OF the skuH.
Mrs. Haschke fingered In an unconscious
state for about two hours, when death
put an end 20 her sufferings. Having
completed this work OF butchery, Egbert
shouldered his gun and deliberately walk
ed up into the business part Of the tOW1.
Sheriff Null and Constable Sweem were
panning means OF capture of the mur-
NFlfIs lkN'll was " hihlIE ANl.-4 AtiN
north side Of the square holding his gun
In position, with both barrels cooked,
when he saw Null and Sweem crossing the
street toward him. lie called out TO them
not to come any nearer. The two officers
tnen retired into "a stairway in the Ma
tional Bank building for n moments con-
sultatiOn, when Egbcrt turned, and COM
Ing upon them suddenly, shot and in
stantly killed both men.
HIS SUICIDE.
The murderer then staxted TO run, taxi
Ing a westward course toward the Fair
Grounds. a number OF citizens In Gloss
pursuit. He ran like a deer until. while
crossing an open field just west OF town,
q shot from his pursuers took effect in
HIS heel This crippled him. and though
he managed 70 scale the enclosure OF the
Fair Grounds, he was unable 20 run
further. and crawling into a stall in the
Fair Grounds, he shot himself I'm the
right breast. The fire from his gun ig-
nited his clothing, which was nearly
burned when he was found.
Business - suspended. The dead are
being prepared for burial, but no arrange
ments for their funerals have been ma -.
Egbert was at one time confined In the
insane asylum, but had been discharged
as cured. The general belief Is that in
sanity was the cause OF the crime.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

iii the air with sweetness. the May
flowers. growing now In such profusicn
in the nower-beds, send out an intoNicat-
Ing air. and the graceful movements or
the children. es they twist the poles with
ribbons over the head OF the oncrowned
queen. makes a glad hour not to be for
gotten.
MAY MUSIC.
New dances are written every year
FOR May parties. and the bugier who
walks with the King gets up appropri-
ate mUsiC-for he must be "a born nut
sician 10 hold his post-and there is many
q tune TO be heard among the paruss.
Many of the Weather OF the children
get up whole May parties OF their own.
providing the collation. and bringing all
the party-subjects, King, Queen and all
to the grounds. - gaily-trimmed
cart come the musicians, who are often
the best OF professionals. disguised and
trimmed with flowers to look like a boy
orchestra.
In regions where fruit IS generous in
May the May party becomes a festival
OF fruit as well as flowers. Tho wagons
are laden with II, and the Queen sits
upon mound OF oranges. with apples
and pears and bread fruits forming
great throne. Tho May party is not
circumscr1bed thing drawn round and
spring ceremony capable of wide varia
ton and Interpretation.
In the fairy tales II was during the
first nights of May that the gnomes and
fairy queens came out TO dance under
the trees. Their dance. n moonlight one.
terminated az sunrise. Keeping up this
tradition. there are many lawn dances
given in May upon private grounds by
young people. who have been waiting
three months to get out Of doors into
the warm air again. These dances are
like the gay May parties with the grown
up element curiously merged into youth
mi features. The browning of a queen.
the singing OF songs and the spread under
tho trees is the same.
The May party is one OF the most or
namcntal Of all features OF town life.
Decoraton-D Day has a touch Of the cere-
monious about 10 and a touch of that
which IS sad But the May party IS as
lively as n Paris carnival, with the per-
petual youth Of tho true American
+ brought out prominently.
HARRY GERMAINE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
.pre-ArrangcA Sma, HIN

A big crowd Of people at Tucson, Ariz.,
had the unusual privilege the other day
of witnessing a railroad smash-up OF
considerable proportions that had been
nTeorranged, and they had sufficient noti-
dcafion OF the coming spectacle 10 be
able to secure choice positions for seeing
HE smash. a section crew was at work
49, VaIl's station. some thirty miles cas-:
OF Tuscon, and a long gravel train stood
on the track coupling INK broke. and
,bi-teen OF the loaded gravel cars started
on a Wild slide down the grade toward
Tucson. News OF the accident was tcic-
,,raphed 10 Tucson. and preparations were
made for receiving the runaway The
switches were set TO run the cars on the
side track. aud then 10 derail them. The
news OF The coming smash was spread
about, and in the half hour before It
came big crowd had gathered. the cars
came into Tucson at speed estimated
al from 'fifty-e.ght TO seventy miles an
hour. struck the side track and then the
INSTRUCTIONS, and then the air was nlled
with gravel, car-wheols, ara - nltcrs.
All the cars were bnoly wrecked. ana the
station yard wa9 badly torn u-l-New
York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
FITz REFUSES TO SIGN.
lie VIII Sot Meet Corbett Until the Latter
pefents Maher or slayin.

NEW YORK. April 25.-Articles OF
agreement for q finish fight under Queens
bury rules between Fitzsimmons and Cor
tett were signed today by William y.
BRADY on behalf Of Cotbett and Dan. A.
Stuart. Of Texas. the third party 10 the
agreement who offers Il purse Of $1,000
for the frht. The meeting was held at
me Police Gazette office. Stuart wired
FItzsimmons al Cincinnati, asking him
TO have a representative at the meeting.
Martin Julian. Fitlslmmons agent, wired
that neither Fltzsimmons nor himself
would be present to consider an offer
from anybody for a match with Cor
bett Julian added that no offers would
ba considered on behalf OF Corbett until
tho latter had met and defeated elther
Nfaher or slavin. Brady was nettled at
Julian's reply. and said he would bet
t1o 600 TO 5000 that Corbett would de-
fcat Fitzsimmons in finish fight. He
also said he would bet $1,000 even that
Corbett could knock out Fitzsimmons
in ten rounds.
r5tzsimmons. 1t IS said. will leave for
England next week. Brady announced
that II this was a fact, Corbett would
follow him on the next steamer and force
him 10 fight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
ELECTRIC MARDELS EpROvrsr,
WI" Niagara's Aid Depcw VIII Send n
'hblecram Round the World.

NEW YORK, April 2.-on May 18th a
marvellous Illustration Of the tremendous
advance Of the development OF electricity,
Tor commercial uses Will be furnished in
this city by the cooperation OF the Mar
ara rails Power Con pany. using a Tesla
two-phase system Of long-distance nover
transmission, the ocean cable system
the English systems. and tho connecting
ones, etndins TO China. thence TO Aus
tralia' Africa, south America, and back
10 New York.
Upon that day Chauncey NJ. Depew
VIII deliver 10 the operator, stationed at
a key IN the National Electrical Exh,bi-
tion, IN this city. message. which will
De without any break IN circuit. and by
the use OF the electrical current created
az Niagara Falls. be transmitted around
the world by the systems above described.
and thus back to New York. OF course.
accurately speaking. Il 10 not possible 70
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
rntnI Roller EXPLOSION.

ALTOONA. PA, April 25.-shortly ar
ter noon to-day. the boiler in the port
able saw mill OF j. b. Burgoon, at Film
ton. Cambria county. exploded. Three
men including the proprietor were killed
almost Instantly. Ihey were Matthew
McGough. u sawyer; .. ;. Gates. help-
or: ]. Is. Burgoon, proprietor OF the
mill.
Several employees were badly injured
The mill was completely destroyed by the
xplosion. Ii is believed that some OF the
injured will die
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

WASHINGTON. April 2J.-Secrctary
Herbert has made the annual allotments
Of money TO the several state naval mill
tia organizations of the country on the
basis Of the returns of the strength Of
the naval militia up 10 April lst These
returns show that In fourteen states
there are organizations composed of 292
officers and 1888 enlisted men. Tho an
preparation was $4,000, from which $1,000
was deducted for the purchase OF books
OF instruction to be issued pro rata.
Southern States-N North Carolina. Il
officers. lG2 men, Sl,l6f; South Carolina, q
Ulcers. lcj men, Sl.1S6; Georgia. s officers.
IS men. y0l; Louisiana. Is officers, 2l7
men, 81 $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Children'S Suits.

Another supply OF those Stylish. Blouse
Effect. Elton Suits for children, I'm Serge
and washable fabrics. received on yes
terday. The littie squirt OF warm weather
played havoc with our first shipment OF
these suits. We've gotten In our second
supply now. All sizes from 4 20 IA years
are here I'm pretty, stylish effects. Tho
prices range from los TO 50.
Special attention is called to the LINEN
EFFECTS AT SOS, and the BLUE AND
WHITE STRIPE. with SOLID BLUE
SAILOR-COLLAR TRIMMINGS, at
1913.
complete variety OF INFANTS
WHITE DRESSES, also SHORT
DRESSES I'm WHITE, are shown In all
the new designs.
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1913.
Children'S Refers,
ClOaks, and Caps.

II you want Chlld's Cloak. Refer. or
Cap; II you want 10 be up on what is
right and proper for tho little ones. just
LILIPUTIAN WEAR. Here are dainty
Long Cloaks for the infant, Stylish Little
Of 2 and " vear Ie' Cloth Reef e s"' IN
dainty up-todate designs, for children
from 20 II years. More Chidrens Wear
here to choose from than all otherf put
CIALTY OF this department. and this
season moro so than ever.
Were we TO make no mention OF our
CAP DEPARTMENT we would do Il an
injustice. our Cap supremacy IN this
community was never more fully Demon
strated than in the unusually large variety
OF HIGH-GRADE NOVELTIES we are
showing and the low p.cos. They must
be seen TO be appreciated
SILK, LAWN, II. X, GRASS-LINEN,
LACE, and many other textures I'm all
the popular new styles of CAPS and
BONNErS for the little ones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Millinery.

N1liilIISl y.
Ladies' OF taste declare that
our Millinery has been chosen and made
with the greatest skill; that we are
showing the pretiiest and daintiest Hats
they have seen.
fosmer tr.umphs, won only by untiring
zeai and hardest OF work. We are glau
you show your appreciation OF our efforts
by making this your shopping place.
TWO SPECIAL LOTS OF TRIMMED
HATS at 81 and SIS for tomorrow. worth
~ The heo ENTIRE STOCK of TRIMMED
HATS is marked at SPECIALLY At
TRACTIVE PRICES for TO-MORROW'S
Full line OF LADIES TRIMMED SAIL
ORS. not the Odd STYLES or job lots, but
YACHTS made by the best makers in the
country. The prices range from
25c. up TO So. 80.
All the popular colors and combinations.
as well as black and white.
WALKING HATS. of Rough and Milan
Stray, trimmed with band, the regular
S1.95 Hat
Now $I.26.
Same shape in English Rough-and-
Reduced now TO 98c.
SHORT-BACK JAVA SAILORS; TUS-
CAN STRAW SHAPES; IRIDESCENr
EkFECTS In FANCY STRAW SHAPES
III EAGIIsH TAPE SHAPES. FLATS.
and SAILORS: FRENCH CHIPS; white,
black and colors In FLATS and SHAPES
an IMMENSE VARIETY 10 choose from;
prices from Coo. UP; worth 81 and up
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
ChiIdre>n'S Sailors.

How they did sell Saturday! People
seem TO realize TO the fullest extent how
unusual this Sailor Offering was. There
Will be plenty on hand tomorrow; the
prlces-2f. 30, rs IS. Sc, and sl-hold
good until the entire purchase IS closed
out.
The FINER GRADES in CHILDREN'S
SAILORS at S1.25. Sl.J0. S1.15, and Sl.9S
are also here to choose from.
Straw, Duck, and Crash TAM O'SHAN-
TIERS large. full. stylish, and pretty;
prices 2Jc. 10 S2.IJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

VIENNA. April pa duel was fought
this morning between Baron February.
Hungarian Minister of National Defence,
and NJ. Bernath. a member Of the Cham.
Der of Deputies. The principals al first
fought with pistols with the result that
neither was hit. They then fought with
sabres. and NJ. Bernath was seriously
wounded in the head.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

ST LOUIS. April pa special to the
Scripps-McRae League from Chisuahua,
Mexico, says.
The Santa Eulalia mines, fourteen miles
from the city. has caNed in, and forty
three men are entombed. Seven paye
been taken out dead and thirteen wound
ed. Some of the men VIII die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Iichtning's Work.

HOWARDSVILLE. VA. April 25.-Spo-
cial.-During a thunderstorm here yes
terday the stable on Monucola. the sum
mcr residence Of Mrs. l.. O. Noting. of
Izy hmond. was struck by lightning and
burned. including a large lot OF hay. sew
eral mowers. plows phaetons carriages.
carts &c. The loss is about Sl.2JO 10
81 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
The Du,hmiil, at Plymouth

LONDON. April 25.-The British steamer
Bushmills. Captain Smith. from New Or
leans. April %. for Bremen, has arrived
at Plymouth. where he landed the crew
Of the American schooner Euice 1. Crock
er. Captain Croker. from Fernandina.
March Goth. for Boston. which was aban-
doned at sea April l0th, in latitude 35
north, longitude g. west. waterogged and
partly dismestcd
The schonsr's crew state that they re-
NAMED on board tho wreck OF their vessel
for week after she lost her mast and
became waterogged. and that when they
abandoned her they set her on fro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Suits and Skirts.

An unusually complete line OF TAILOR
MADE SUITS. that have az air OF ihji'
vidualty so much To be desired.
Prices, starting from 50 for l-Wcol
Scotch Tweeds: next, so and <i2 for the
Cheyots, and Si3 80 and SIS for the
Smooth Cloth and Coverts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Cold Reserve. SIe5.ll7.OOO.

WASHINGTON. April 25.-The Treasury
gold reserve at the close OF business to-
day stood at Sl255i7. 600. The Withdrawals
for the day were $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
OBITUARY.
James ". Dixon.

Mr.. James VI. Dixon died at an early
hour yesterday morning at his home
No. 1917 north Twcnty-fifth street. aged
forty-three years He was a wcll-known
employee Of the Richmond Locomotive
Works where he was highly esteemed
lie leaves wife and three small chill
dren His funeral will take place this
afternoon from Nenable-Strect Baptist
church.
W. ". Myers.
The friends Of Mr.. w. w. Myers will
IL panied TO learn that he passed away
at his home, No. OF east Leigh strcet,
this city. yesterday at 215 o'clock J.. NJ.
Mr.. Myers. though a native Of this city.
was for many years prior 10 the war en-
gagged I'm business in North Carolina bu;
on the breaking out OF the war he Joined
Reily's Battery. Hasken's Battalion OF
artillery. and was promoted 20 first lieu
tenant, and served throughout the war IN
LongStreet's Corps. He was attached 10
Writings. Hoods. and other divisions.
was engaged I'm all the battles I'm which
those famous divisions We're participants.
except those OF First Manassas and Chan
celiorsville; was wounded at Sharpsbure,
Cold Harbor. and Petersburg and at the
surrender at AppomattoX escaped 10 the
army under General Joseph Z. Johnston.
and surrendered with that army at
Greensboro. y. c.
After the war Mr.. Myers returned 10
this city. and since then has been almost
constantly employed as travelling broker
for some Of the best-known firms in the
South. lie was a member Of Widows
Son Lodge, A. +. ana a. NJ. No. $50.
Empora. Va. which lodge has requested
Dove Lodge, No. 81. Of this city, TO accord
% him the funeral rites Of that order.
lie was I'm the sixty-drst year Of his
age, and leaves 10 mourn him a devoted
wife and an interesting family. lie was
the brother of Major a. Myers. Of Nor
folk: +. Myers. Of Petersburg. and S. A.
Myers. OF New York. the two former Of
whom were at his bedside during his last
hours
The funeral will take place from his late
residence mt o'clock =. VI. on Monday
Mr.. Myers was a faithful friend n de-
voted husband, and affectionate father.
Mrs. Fannie ' King.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN. April %
Mrs. Fanny V. King widely known as
a magazine writer and newspaper cores
pondcnt. died to-day at her home I'm
Scottsboro. Ala.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Separate Skirts.

Tho popular weaves in Skirts. such as
Serge, Brillantine. Mohair. Satin. and
Figured Taffeta are shown here in tho
correct styles and prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

Mrs. Benton LOOMS. OF Chicago, who
has been vi.lting her father, Mr.. J. B.
Kidd. laft last week for home, accom-
panied by her sister Lula. who expects 10
remain all summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Misses BlOuSeS.

It's foresight that makes II possible for
us 10 show such a complete variety OF
STYLISH. NOBBY DESIGNS I'm MISSES
BLOUSES. while other houses are stln
searching for them.
See the SOLID WHITE LAWN
BLOUSE AT sSc. for misses from to
II years.
Other styles at $50, sl.9J, and up to
1915. IN colors and white.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Bows Sailors.

white Senate Straw. with band and
leather sweat, &c.
Boys English Milan Sailors excellent
quality black riboon band. PRICE 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

The west-End Democratic and Social
4 ! o'clock stt7oo west Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

r. seldom Ellyson and family have de-
oided to mako Danvtlle, Va. there future
home. ana VIII leave for that city Wed
naakAy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
BriIliantine Suits.

Black. Navy Brown. and Gray, made
by expert men-tailors. cut TO 1T and
stylishly trimmed, and light 10 weight:
prices
$40 TO $l4.95.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26

One lot OF % dozen Stylish Persian
Lawn Waists, IN dainty patterns. two COLI
lars with each waist, one OF same ma
terlal as waist. the other white; Just
such Waists as we and other dealers have
sold for $3.50: PRICE, ALL DAY To-
MORROW, 81 No limit 10 quantity.
A large variety Of cheaper Waists. all
made with full sleeves, at 30. e.. 60, and
75c.
Finer grade WAISTS from 81 80 TO 81 90.
In the newest designs and stylish tex
lures.
Special attention is called to the COM
plete variety of SOLID BLACK AND
BLACK AND WHITE WAISTS for
MOURNING OF which we have spe-
cAalIy attractive variety.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-26
Ladies' Shirt Waists.

Tomorrow and during the week We
show MANY NEW EFFECTS in
Arizona republican., 1896-10-20
ELECTION RESULTS.

Betting on the results of election or anything else never changes the actual results, neither is the practice con- mendable. There is, however, no bet ter barometer to show how anything is going than the odds offered in wagers either for or against Below is the lat est quotations from the New York pool rooms on the results of the coming election, given by states. Any one can readily see that Mckinley has clearly the best of it:
 General result, 21a to on Mckinley
 New York city, even money on Me Kinley.
 Alabama, 21a to on Bryan.
 Arkansas, to 1 on Bryan.
 California, even on Mckinley.
 Colorado, to on Bryan.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-20
OFFICIAL CALL.
The Fifth National Irrigation
 Congress.

Los Angeles, Gal, Sept. 5, 1896. To the People of the United States Of
 America:
 Pursuant to the order of the Fourth Irrigation congress and to designation by the National executive committee, the fifth annual session of the National Irrigation congress will be held in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, upon the dates of December 15, 16 and IT, 1896.
 The membership of the body will be made up as follows, in accordance with the resolutions of the Third and Fourth congresses:
 l. All members of the National ex- ecutive committee.
 2. All members of state and terri torial irrigation commissions.
 8. Five delegates at large, to be ap- pointed by their respective governors, for each of the following states and territories: Arizona, California, Colo rado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Ne braska, Nevada, New Mexico, Month Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Da- kota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
 4. Three delegates at large for each state and territory not heretofore enumerated, to be appointed by the governors of said states and terri tories; or, in the case of the District of Columbia, by the president. | 5. One delegate each from regularly organized irrigation, agricultural and horticultural societies, and societies of engineers, irrigation companies, agri- cultural colleges, and commercial bod ies, such as boards of trade, chambers of commerce, etc.
 6. Duly accredited representatives of any foreign nation or colony, each member of the United States senate and house of representatives, and eacf governor of state or territory will bt admitted as honorary members.
 The work of the National Irrigation congress has now continued for mort than five years. The first session wa held in the city of Salt Lake, Utah the second in Los Angeles, California the third in Denver, Colorado; and tn
Arizona republican., 1896-10-20
CARPETS WERE UNKNOWN.
How the Fourteenth Century Mansions
 Were Furnished

Were Furnished.
 Carpets in the fourteenth century were unknown luxuries, says Good Words, but the fashion of strewing the apart ments with rushes was being gradually abandoned. Bushes were still used iii the retainers' hall, but for the better rooms sweet-scented herbs and fragrant twigs were usually employed.
 In the fourteenth century windows were apertures filled with glass so as to admit light, but to exclude wind. The walls also were frequently hung with cloth or tapestry to protect the inmates of the room from the many currents of air that penetrated the strong but bad ly built walls. We learn from various ancient documents that it was the duty of the serving men and pages to sweep out the principal apartments, but as the use of water is rarely mentioned, damp and fragrant leaves and twigs must have aided not only in collecting the dust, but also toward refreshing the att mosphere in such costantly closed rooms, fresh air being only admitted through the doors opening on to the battlements or balconies.
 From old inventories at Thurleigh and elsewhere we ascertain how scant- fly furnished were these ancient man sions, although they seem to have been abundantly supplied with fagons and drinking cups in gold, silver and finely engraved pewter, besides an infinite number of black jacks or cups made ot leather.