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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
A Fatal FIR E.
FIFTEEN OR Tw E,rY, 1T 3
THOUGHT, HAVE Persisted.
TIE FLAMES SPREAD RAPIDLY.
Many Persons Cut on from Escape
Faces at the Windows Appealing
for Help-Charred bodies Exposed
TO View.
TO View

NEW YORK, August il.-There was
fatal fire this afternoon in the buildings
at Nos. 465. 467. and AGO Greenwich street,
occupied by the A. X. Warren Electric
Repair Works and a number Of smaller
firms. In the excitement attending the
outbreak it was first reported that al
least thirty lives were lost Some or those
reported lost. however. were afterwards
accounted for. The accurate number OF
victims will not be known until the ruins
are searched. 1t is believed, however that
the death-list will prove TO be fifteen OF
twenty. While the firemen were hghtlns
the flames the bodies of two victims could
be plainly seen on the fire-escapes.
Five men and boys were injured while
escaping from the burning building. They
were taken to the Hudson-Street Hospital
mangled and burned.
What caused the fire is not known, but
II Is believed to have been started by an
explosion. 1t Is known that an explosion
occurred a few minutes after the hre
broke out. The fire spread like flash
through the building at No. 40, where the
fire originated, and cut off the escape oil
many. The firemen VINO frSt reacheu tht
scene of the coniiagration saw a numbes
of men at the windows appealing for help
but before any attempt at recue could %
made they fell back. exhausted by the
heat and smoke. and all are supposed tC
have persisted in the flames.
Altogether there were about thirty-twC
men employed in the Warren works. Iher'
were fifteen on the sixth or top Moor
eleven ON the fifth, four on the fourth
and a couple in the Office on the ground
floor.
From the stories told by those whC
claimed to have been near by when th'
first alarm was given, faces we're seen a
nearly every window. That at least lou
are dead in the ruins there can be M
doubt for their charred bodies lie eX
posed TO view on the fre-escapes or th'
third and fifth stories. TWO others, on
OF them a girl, were sees to fall back II
the flames. overcome by the smoke oetor'
the fire touched them.
Late tonight it was pretty well es'
tablished that not more than hve lives
were lost I'm the building.
The financial loss was fixed at ABOUT
SfO0 O0O
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
DISASTROUS FIRE IN NORFOLK.
Atlantic saw-MiII and Old Dominion
Gunno-WorISs Destroyed.

NORFOLK, VA, August 1i.-(Special)
BY far the largest and most disastrous
fire Norfolk has seen in many years
took place tonight in Admittedly Ward.
when the works OF the Atlantic City Saw
Mill Company, the Old Dominion Guano
Company. and part OF the plant of the
Merritt Wrecking Compan! were de-
stroyed by the devouring element. 10 was
shortly after o'clock when Waterman
Jack Price, of the saw-mill company,
discovered the flames i'm some litter be-
tween the boiler-room and the main build
ing Of the mill. lie Immediately gave
the alarm BY blowing the steam whistle
of the mill, and a general alarm from
the downtown engine-houses turned out
both branches of the Fire Department.
Owing to the fact that the apparatus Is
located so far from the scene Of the fire,
the flames had gained great Roadway
and when the nre-hghters appeared on
the ground the fire had gone so far that
II was almost impossible TO extinguish
II. After about five hours OF incessant
and heroic efforts, the fremen succeeded
I'm ouelling the flames. but not before
nearly $4,000 worth OF property was re-
duca1 70 ashes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
SERIOUS AccfbExr.
Caused by n Runway Mt Norfolk
Mr.. Johnston's Funeral.

NORFOLK. VA. August n.-lspeciaL'-
Mr.. James II. Flemming. an employee Oh
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
was seriously injured to-day by the break
ing down OF a delivery wagon at the
corner OF High and Green streets. The
king bolt OF the wagon broke, throwing
the front Of the wagon to the ground ana
starting the horse attached 10 II on a run.
Mr. Flemming was thro n out and his face
terribly cut. the cheek being torn In TWO.
The funeral OF MIR. George W. Johnston
took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon from
HE residence. The services were conduct
"a nv the Rev. DR.. Il. d. Tucker In the
presence OF none but the family and I'M
mediate friends. The intermeDt was IN
Elmwood Cemetery. the casket being
horne nv eight colored men, and the fol-
loving gentlemen acting as honorary pail
hearers: Charles Sharp. Admiral George
prown George Chamberlain, Judge c.
~ Nlurdaugh. Walter ii. Doyle, Judge
tares 3 Heath. S S. Nottingham, Jr,
william n. White. Major A. Myers, John
Vermillion. James \. Leigh, and K. a.
Dobie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12

PETERSBURG, VA. August 11.-(Spe-
cial )-To-day's game was q close and ex-
citing one, and to Reddy Fosters tricky,
but rattvr questionable play in the sixth
inning, may be attributed the victory Of
the Bluebirds. in this inning Groves was
on third and Kahn at the bat. and Foster
was coaching from near third base. Kahn
knocked a slow one 10 Person, when
Foster deliberately ran down inside the
base lines, and Person. thinking that he
was the runner, ran in and touched
Foster, allowing Kain TO make first.
Umpire Mace fined Foster s. for this. but
Il did not effect much, as Groves was
enabled to score on the next play, making
the run that won the game. Person and
Mullarkey were in the box for their re-
spective teams, and both pitched great
ball. Person was hit for eight singles,
and Mullarkey for two two-baggers and
SIX singles. The game abounded in pretty
plays. the double plays by Rothermel
and loft and Leach and Vetter being
Of the phenomenal order. while Berte's
circus catch with ore hand OF Hallman's
hot drive in the seventh excelled any
thing ever seen here. The score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
DEATHS.

RAsH.-Dled, at Frederiek's Hall, Va,
at2P. NJ. August nth. Mrs. ii. {. BASH,
formerly Lucy Hoge williams
Funeral from DR.. Hoge's cnorcn al ~
A. NJ. TO-DAY.
DAY.-Died, at his residence. Thirty
first and Z streets. at o'clock i. M.s
Augu1t 1ith, In the 10th year OF MS age.
ROBERT p. DAY, leaving wife and fcur
children TO mourn their loss
Funeral will take place from East-End
Raptist church TO-DAY at o'clock =. NJ.
Friends Of tho family are invited TO at
tend. No flowers.
HARIIOW-Died. at her residence. No.
122 south Belyidere street. at 4. N.
Tuesday August 18th. Mrs. ELIZABETH
]. HARLOW. in the 9th year OF ner age.
The funeral will take place from Pine
street Baptist church WEDNESDAY, Au-
gust 18th, at 5 Z. NJ.
LEARY.-Died. August II. 1895. at i a.
NJ at ST. Sophia's Home. Mrs. Ann
ELIZA. relict OF Arthur Leary, In tns
80th year OF her age. -
Funeral from the Home WEDNESDAY,
MORNING. at o'clock.
MARTIN. Died. At her home In ches.
terrified county. Saturday, August stn al
II A. H.. Mrs. OCTAVlA j. MAhfiN'
reiict OF William T.. adilH' anu 1e.en
Ter OF Lawson NJ. Burfort, In the fotn
year OF her age.
Manchester papers please copy.
M,MAHON. --Dled. August II. 1896. At
the residence OF her parents No. lloo
north Seventeenth street. LUCY A., IN
FAINT daughter OF ]. w. and Ella Il. Nc
Mahon; aged months and . days
This lovely bud so young and fair,
Called hence BY early doom;
Inst came 10 show how sweet flower.
In Paradise could bloom.
Funeral at lakewood Cemetery TflS
"wednesday AFTERNOON at 4 O'Clock.
NEALE.-Died. at 1925 Ross street. az
$40 o'clock, Mrs. MARY e.. NEAlE. IN
the Soth year OF her age
Funeral services at lakewood at oocioeS
WEDNESDAY. August L. lSS
RIcHARDsON.--Died. suddenly. Au-
gust II. 1895. at 1870 p. NJ. CATHERINE
CHURCHILL. beloved wife OF Colonel
John Il. Richardson. leaving devoted
husband and four sons,
Funeral from the residence No. wf
west Cary street. WEDNESDAY, August
18th, at O'clock y. d..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
NEW YORK BANK sUsPENDs.
The Murray Hill, n State Institution,
the Concern.

The Murray Hill, n State Institution,
the Concern.
NEW YORK. August 1.-THE Murray
Hill Bank, doing business at 760 Third
avenue, one Of the oldest State banks in
the city, has closed its doors. A notice
signed by the State superintendent Of
banking, which is posted on the door,
states that the bank is closed pending an
examination of its affairs. The bank has
deposits Of about 81, $50 600. which. it is be-
lieved, will be paid in full. 1t ia under
stood that the bank was compelled to
suspend because 1t had TO take good
deal OF real estate for loans.
LATER.-It is now stated that the
Murray Hill Bank was closed by order
OF Superintendent-of- Kilburn this
morning because It was behind IN its
legal reserve Of money, and could not
carry on business.
The directors say the bank win resume
in few days, and pay 100 cents on the
dollar
The total assets are expected TO be
81. 600 OO0-about 10000 greater than the
liabilities. Many Of the depositors were
willing TO sell their deposits to-day for
one half their value. Bank men say the
failure IS due to dry-rot more than any
thing else.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
THE KANSAS REPUBLICANS.
Convention Opened i'm Cnmp-Meet-
ing styIe-MorriIl Wins.

Topeka, KAN. August 1.-THE Re-
publican State Convention opened here
to-day in camp-meeting style. 1900 dele
gates and visitors uniting in singing a
new version OF the popular hymn,
Throw Out the Lifeline" led by Rev.
John A. Bright, Of Topeka, who then In
voked the Divine blessing.
When the convention was called to
order no time was lost In testing the
strength OF the Morrill, and anti-Morrill
forces, the former nominating c. NJ.
Sheldon, Of Usage county, for temporary
chairman. and the latter j. +. Green
lee, of Reno county. Sheldon was east
" elected. by a vote of 62i TO 22e. THIS
practically settled the gubernatorial con-
test. and foreshadows the denomination
Of Governor Morrill, on the first ballot.
After the appointment or the usuai
committees the convention adjourned.
Governor f. n. Morrill, was tonight re-
nominated for Governor. David Mar
tin. the present Chief Justice OF the SUI
preme Court. was defeated. after a stub
born contest. T. F. Carver receiving
the nomination on the third ballot. The
resolutions endorsed Mckinley and Ho-
bart and the national platform, and dis
posed of the money question in this ad-
ditional resolution:
1--WE. the Republicans Of Kansas, be-
lieve I'm sound money-that Is, we favor
the use of gold and silver and paper In
the largest measure possible, consistently
with the maintenance OF the equal debt
paying and purchasing power of all
our money.
We are opposed to the free and I'M
limited coinage OF silver at the ratio OF
10 TO 1 by this country alone, because il
means silver monometallism, a debased
currency, and the destruction Of our ma
tional credit"
The ticket was completed by the noml-
nation of r. j.. Richter for Lieutenant
Governor: w. c. Edwards for Secretary
OF State F. b. Dawes. Attorney General
Otis Latherton. State Treasurer: Edmund
Stanley. State Superintendent; George c.
Cole State Auditor, and r. w. Blue
congressman-at-la
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12

S125 White r. X. Blazer suits. Bishop
sleeves, turn-back CUTS, tailor-stitchel
seams wide sailor collar, and lapeis, pear
buttons, cost upwards OF 225, to-day,
SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12

The Petersburg Team Transferred to
Hampton.

Hurrah for Richmond At last we are
in FIRST place. and nothing but good play
ing on the part of the Bluebirds has put
us there. Our victory over Petersburg
yesterday was not so much In itself, but
Il was a stepping-stone TO a position
which means great deal to the baseball
cranks.
The Bluebirds are n Woodworking set
OF ball-tossers, and they are putting up
a game now which should cause the
cranks 10 be proud OF them. Interest in
baseball appears TO be on the wane here.
and should be revived. Every lover OF
the game should turn out this week TO
give the lads a proper send of when
they return home. Hot weather should
not deter the patrons of the game from
attending the contests. as West-End Park
is The coolest place In the city.
A press dispatch received last night at
a late hour announced that the State
league managers had held a meeting at
HAMPTON yesterday, and transferred the
Petersburg franchise to Hampton. This
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12

and the case will be called in the Police
Court this morning. ,Toushong realizes
that HIS fate Is sealed, and his thoughts
are now In behalf OF his wife and chill
dren. lie was married In Fort Worth
about six years ago. and has three chill
dren. the oldest OF which IL years old
His wife married against the wishes OF
her family. and knew nothing OF her hus-
bands actions until informed last night
IFS house-rent Is paid until September
lst. and his wife has enough money TO
last her for the present, but her future
is a puzzle TO Toushong.
With the telegram asking for the
forger's arrest from Chief-o Police Mad
dox. az Fort Worth. came better de-
scriptlon from the Pinkerton's Chicago
agency. Both were notified OF the ar
rest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
Traction Company Wins The Fight.

Judge Miller. who is presiding over the
Henrico County Court IN the absence OF
Judge Wickham. rendered his decision on
the motion of the Ri11mOud Traction
Company TO appoint commissioners to as
certain the compensation that should be
paid TO Messrs. Cowardin, Canepa, 6nd
Sisnaigo. the abutting landowners en-
Oakwood avenue along which il is FRO
posed to locate the tracks Of the company.
The motion was granted, ana the com
missioners were appointed, as follows:
II. c. Hechler. George w. Randall, X. {.
Moncure r. II. Gillian, and T. a. Cary.
The duties or the gentlemen viii be 70
condemn the property, and assess the
damages to the Dropertv-own"rs Ihey
will meet tomorrow at ii o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
HEAT DEATHS IN NORFOLK.
C. q. Joyce, "a Bay-Line Clerk, ana
A Seaman.

NORFOLK, VA, August 1i.-(special)-
G.. c.. Joyce, for many years Joint clerk
Of the Bay Line and the Norfolk and
Western railroad IN this city. died sui-
denly In the Bay Line through freisnt
warehouse about o'clock this afternoon.
Mr.. Joyce had been attending TO busi-
ness. as usual, until about O'Clock, when
he was overcome by the heat, and died
as above stated. He was native or
Baltimore, and leaves u wife and one
child.
William c. Cosgrove. a seaman, Died
from heat at the navy-yard to-day. Cos
grove was discharged from the Mont
gomery June 22d. lie went aboard the
Maine in the dry-dock yesterday to re-
ship, but IL was seen that he had been
drinking, and he was told to go or and
straighten up before again enlisting. Co.'S
grove started in the direction OF the
north gate, but dropped before he had
gone more than 200 yards. He was car
ried on board the Maine where he died.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
BRYAN AT NEW YORK
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAoE)

Bryan's. aiighted. Mr.. Sewall and the
other members OF the Reception Commit
tee rushed forward and In turn shook
hands with Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan. The en-
tire party stepped on a freight-eleyator
platform at the east end OF track -" on
which track the train entered the station,
and were at once lowered to the ground
floor. While the Bryan party were stand
ing on the freight-elevator platform the
crowd cheered and shouted Itself hoarse
and many climbed up TO the very top OF
the high railing separating the station
platform from the tracks.
CROWD DISAPPOINTED.
The crowd expected to see Mr.. Bryan
and his party pass through the gates and
through the station. but in this It was
disappointed, and a howl of dismay went
I'D as the elevator was lowered. and
Bryan and his party disappeared as
though by magic.
II did not take long for the crowd TO
discover what had happened, and rush
was made for the floor below. the
crowds from upstairs, pouring down
upon large crowd that had congregated
on the ground floor, created something
like riot, and the Jersey City police,
who had already lost control OF the crowd,
became demorallzed, and rushed first one
way and then another, with drawn clubs.
As the Bryan party stepped from the
elevator they were so completely hemmed
IN by the eager shouting crowd, that
they could not move I'm any direction.
While they were waiting for the police
to come 10 their rescue, the hundreds OF
excited men pushed and showed and shout
ed for Bryan, ard cried, Speech"
speech"
Finally a pathway was made through
the crowd. and at S25 o'clock Mr.. Bryan
and his friends boarded the ferryboat
Hudson City.
During the passage over the river, Mr.
Byan was cheered. but aside from bow
ing and saying THANK you, my friends"
he did not speak.
Before the ferryboat had reached the
New York side, the large crowd on the
dock, taking up the cheers Of those on
the Hudson City" shouted and cheered
for Bryan
The police management on that side
was as nearly perfect as could be eN-
pected. A line was opened through the
crowd, and Mr.. Bryan, accompanied by
Mr.. Bland, Senator Jones, and Mr.
Sewall passed through the shouting
throng OF persons 10 carriages which were
In waiting, and were driven TO Mr.. ST.
Johns house. where they arrived at 9:25,
and were again met by an immense
crowd there. who cheered and shouted
until Mr.. Bryan and his party dlsap-
peared behind the closed doors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
SHOT By 4 FARMLAND.
Probably Fatal Result OF Attempts
Inp to Brighten n Negro.

NORFOLK, VA, August n.-(Special)-
Last night about o'clock Mr.. w. 5.
wilkins. well-known farmer living on
the Moore farm near Getty's Station,
was shot by one OF his colored farm
hands aud probably fatally wounded.
Mr.. wilkins went to the mans house
about 9 o'clock TO give him some
instructions about work to be done this
morning. and, thinking TO brighten him,
refused TO say who IL was when the col
ored man asked who was there Mr.. VIII
kins continued knocking at the door, the
man on the inside asking each time who
was there and what was wanted, and,
receiving no reply, he finally opened the
door and fired a pistol at short range,
the ball entering Mr.. Wilkins's abdomen.
The colored man on discovering his ter
rible mistake took the wounded man TO
his home and came to town for DR..
Parker, but not finding him, secured the
services OF DIR. " g. Culpeper and Dr.
GRAY Holiday, who went out and did
everything necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
NORFOLK AND LYNCHBURG.
The Former Adds Another to Her
List of Victories.


NORFOLK, VA. August u.-(Special)-
The game this afternoon between Nor
folk and Lynchburg, while It had a
greater tendency to produce heart-disease
than that Of the day previous. was not
so interesting. The hitting was about
the same, but the fielding was not as
sharp and clean, and the base-running
by both teams was not OF the best, by
any means. As a matter OF fact, had
L,vnchburg. I'm the second inning used
lust a little more judgment in this re-
spect. the result might have been diff
ferent. But this Is not said to take any
glory from the game won by the locals
They fought hard for it. They won IT,
They deserved It. and that settles It,
Norfolk took almost every chance offered
and added one more TO its string OF vic
tories.
Both Clausen and stultz pitched a
very steady game, but the support Of
the former was better. Especially is
this true OF Claude McFarlan and Cleve,
who excelled themselves in their work.
The pitchers kept the hits well scat
tered. and several Of those made by both
teams were very much Of the Texas
League variety. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
THE RECHABITES.
Meeting of the High Tent mt Nor-
folk.

NORFOLK, VA. August 1L-(specal)-
The supreme body Of the Order Of Re
chabites in America, known as the High
Tent Of North America. 1. o. r.. con-
vened here to-day in Ballentine Hall, in
its forty-frst annual session, most OF the
representatives arriving via the WASH
ington steamer this morning. The High
Tent was called to order at 10 a. NJ. by
High-Chief-Ruler John III. Mahoney, OF
Washington, ID. G. There were about
forty representatives present from ONO,
MARYLAND, the District Of Columbia and
Virginia. The other States were IN
represented. Past-Chief-Ruler Mahoney
RESPONDED to the remarks OF welcome
The session was principally taken up
with the comforting Of the High Tent
degree upon about a dozen members,
and the consideration of the report OF
the High Chief Ruler and High Secre-
tary. Palestine Tent. Of NorfolB this
afternoon rendered the members OF the
High Tent a trip to Virginia Beach and
sumner there. Business sessions OF the
nigh Tent will be resumed tomorrow
AT 9 o'clock A. NJ, and continue for one
ar two DAVIS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
The Rush for Our Souvenir.

our patrons have shown their appre-
citation OF the beautiful Dispatch souvenir
Of OUR LOST CAUSE IN a manner far
beyond our anticipations. The rush has
been great at our counter. and to FIJI
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Of our clerical force. We, however. are
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Ten cents and three coupons at our
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12
The President and Hoke smith.

BUZZARD'S BAY, August li.-This has
been another hot day here. The Presl-
dent remained at home attending 10 off,
cial and personal correspondence.
Whether or not the President has re-
ceived from his Secretary OF the Interior
his letter OF resignation Is not known
for a fact aad the report is not generally
credited here. II the President has re-
ceived II, there Is no probability OF the
pubiics knowing the fact for certainty,
so far as Mr.. Cleveland is concerned. The
President has nothing 10 say. and this
afternoon stated that he had nc informa-
ton whatever TO give out. either one way
or the other. with regard TO the reported
resignation being sent TO him. or that ne
had refused 10 accept the resignation OF
Secretary Hoke Smith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12

The ambulance was called at $50 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon TO the Richmond Lo-
comOtive- and Machine Works TO attend
William Baker. a machinist. who had
his hand badly lacerated in the ma
chinery The young maohinist Is the
son Of Policeman Baker. He was taken
70 the Almshouse Hospital, Where Dr'
W. T.. Adams. a workman employed at
Savage a. Holms's woodworking estab-
lishment 107 Governor street, caught his
hand In a circular saw about 1851 COCK
Yesterday morning The ambulance. with
Or I.abenberg in charge. responded 10 a
call. and the injured man was taken TO
the AlmshOuse HOSPITAL. where two
fingers were amputated. Mr.. Adams lives
at Seventh and Stockton streets, Manches-
ter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-12

ONANCOCK, VA, August ll.--(Special)
Lizzie Wise, a colored woman. aged about
50 years employed as COOK at the Mar
come by heat to-day. and died this eve
ming. =.
and Secretary Blanks PAD an on
ciaI visit 10 Wise Council. Royal Area
mum. In Onancock. this evening, and de-
iivered addresses. They Will visit Chinco-
league Island Tomorrow -