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The herald., 1897-11-02
Two States and a Territory

Postoff1ce Inspector M. H. Flint is a.
hard man to please. First he was given
all of California and Nevada, and now he
has been presented with the whole of
Arizona, and still he isn't happy. Yes
terday came an order from the postal
department at Washington amending
section 28 of the postal laws and regula-
tions, which deals with inspectors, and
the latter territory has been added to
the two former states. The law goes
into effect at once.
The herald., 1897-11-02
Undelivered Telerrams

There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union office for the follow
ing William F. Mooney, F. w. Frantz,
Matt r. Stevens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
communicated

Mr. Edltor-I notice in your report
OF the meeting of the Council on tho
evening OF the 2Sth ultimo, In regard
TO granting a franchise to the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Company.
that you omitted to notice what 1 con-
slider n most important matter. 1t was
the remarks made by Mr.. Marx. Gunst.
who as presiding officer, quilted tho
Chair TO express his qualification at the
large attendance OF the Citizens Cons
mittee thus showing what he const-
dered a very important interest, and ono
he would like 10 see oftener exercised
by the citizens In the deliberations OF
the Council. But he, at the same time.
took occasion TO emphasize the derelic-
ton OF duty Of the citizens at large In
not fulfilling their promised patriotic
support given at the time he was fight
ing so hard for a reduction OF telephons
rates and a better revenue TO the city.
and failing I'm this, finally succeeded In
having the franchise OF the Bell Teie-
phone Company revoked. and which he
said would not be doing business here
now N every one would refuse to usa
them. This point was well taken by
Mr.. Gunst. and our citizens ought "a
show their true desire and determination
10 support the city against this company.
now defying It's authority and paying
no taxes and trying TO crush out tho
new company, which holds "A franchise
from the city, and In order to do this.
the Bell Telephone Company have re-
sorted TO the Federal Court TO main.
tain their existence.
ONE OF THE CITIZENS COMMIT
TEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
"FAsT FLYER WRECKED.
Two Trninmen F<iiied-A Number OF
Passengers Injured.

DENVER, COL, August 3.-The fast
Flyer" on the Kansas railway, was
wrecked this morning about forty miles
east of Denver Two trainmen were
killed outright. and a number Of pas
sengers injured. none OF them fatally,
however. The killed are:
JOHN WARD, engineer; Denver.
w. B. HARRINGTON, baggage-mas-
ter; Kansas City.
Injured:
OSCAR INGRAM, fireman; bruised
about the head; daZed.
w. II. RANKIN, Denver; badly cut
about the head.
]. Il. REID, back injured.
Mrs. FRED. NASH, Laramie, Wyo.;
back sprained.
Mrs. c. f. GRAvATT, Blue Springs.
Neb; right ankle broken.
Mrs. c. L. HUBBARD. Abilene, Kan;
back ~lurt.
w. II. r. THORNTON. Chicago; arm
sprained and bruised.
l.. ECKERT, Topeka. Kan; head cut.
Miss MINNIE EDELMONN; bruises
c. T.. GODDARD, Leavenworth, Kan;
back hurt.
Mrs. JOHN TRAIRS. Augusta, Ca !;
arms and legs cut.
The wreck was caused by a washout.
The heavy rains Of the night flooded
the streams and carried out a portion
of n small bridge which spans Comanche
creek. between Biers and Strasburg.
NO WARNING.
The train was on time, and was run
ming along at the usual speed when ap-
preaching the point OF the accident.
without warning. the engine plunged
into the abyss, followed by the mail
and baggage-car, and other cars were
piled about i'm confusion. The engine
was completely under water in the mid
die Of the stream. and Engineer Ward
was under it. Strange to say, the fire
man escaped death, but he is reported
to be badly hurt.
Instantly there was the widest con-
fusion.
The most severely injured passengers
were in the forward car Some Of the
sleeping passengers in. the Pullmans
were thrown from their berths, and more
or less hurt. but none seriously.
Byers. the nearest town to the wreck.
was five miles off, and the conductor
hastened to cover that distance on foot.
He arrived there at o'clock, and the
railway officials were notified at Denver.
4 special wrecking train. with General
Manager Duell and physicians on board,
started for the scene OF the wreck.
The ran-stOrm was general in the
plains region. and It is feared that many
railroad bridges have been washed out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
BRILLIANT TENNIS PLAYING.
Opening of the international TOUR
namcnt mt Uobokcn.

NEW YORK, August S.-rhere was
brilliant tennis playing in the opening
matches Of the international tournament
On the grounds Of the ST. George cricket
club. at Hoboken, to-day. The visiting
English experts arrived from Boston on
Sunday night America is represented Dy
r.. ID. Wrenn. champion of the United
states. George Wrenn. the old Massa-
chusetts champion, and w. A. lArned'
fresh from his laurels at Longwood. The
courts were in prime condition. Inc
American players were not as success ,.l rI
as had been hoped, Larned being the oniy
one to defeat his man.
Larned was drawn against Nisbet, the
Youngest of the English trio. ana thoubh
the latter put up a clever game he was
ultimately beaten, by score OF three
sets TO one.
The match between Mahony and G. -.
Wrenn was decided on an adjoining court,
MahOny winning in three straight sets
The result was considered foregohe
conclusion.
The match between Eaves, English. ana
r. ID. Wrenn was intensely interesting
The advantage swung back and forth
during the five long sets. and not until
the very last strokes were played was IL
possible to predict the result. Wrenn was
finally beaten by a score of sets TO 2
DR.. w. V. Eaves defeated r. ID Wrenn,
70 S-6. 60. 1-6 and e.
W. A. LaIned defeated II A. Nisbet,
e. 90. Cd. and 6-4.
II. S. Mahony defeated G. l.. Wrenn,
GO. co, and ca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
THE l.. A. w. MEET A SUCCESS.
This Already beyond Questionable
Programme.

PHILADELPHIA, August 3.-To-day's
DEVELOPMENTS stamp the success of the
eighteenth national meet of the League
of American Wheelmen beyond question.
From early this morning until late to-
night. wheelmen, singly and In groups,
have been arriving from every State east
of the Mississippi and a few west Of IT.
DELEGATIONS from New York, New Jersey,
Maryland, Indiana, Illinois, Massachu-
setts. and other States arrived in rapid
succession, and were met at the depot by
local reception committees. Many OF
those from New York New Jersey, and
MARYLAND came i'm on wheels.
OF all the cities thus far represented.
indianapolis is making the strongest bid
for the 1898 meet Mayor Thomas II.
Ageart and Postmaster Albert Lahm are
leading the meet
The meet proper does not begin until to-
morrow, when the Tour and Run Com
mittee will conduct runs to a number
Of picturesque spots near the city. In
the mean time, all the visitors are en-
toying open house at all the local clubs.
Thursday will be the banner day on runs,
and the racing will begin on Friday
morning.
NATIONAL CIRCUIT RACES.
ASBURY PARK, n. j.. August g.
Five thousand persons attended the
National Circuit race meet at the AS
bury Park athletic grounds to-day More
than usual interest centered in the
meet. because It was the prelude to the
national championship races to be de-
cided at Philadelphia this week. IL
gave those who follow the sport an idea
OF the relative merits OF the crack
riders of the country. including Bald,
Kiser. Cooper Titus. Mcdonald, Nc
Farland. stevens, Newhouse, Eaton-in-
deed. all the best riders in the profess
sional and amateur classes.
The half-mile match race between
James j. Corbett. the prize-fighter and
Henry Maddox. Of Asbury Park, was
one Of the principal events OF the day.
Maddox gave Corbett about go yards In
half-mile dash. Corbett won, amid
loud applause. Time, lO2 %.
The most exciting event was the mile
open professional won by Bald, with
Butler a close second. Summary:
One-thrd-mile dash professional
Final heat won by Eddie Bald. OF Buff
falo; o. l.. Stevens, OF Ottumwa, Ia,
second: O. S. Kimball, of Louisville,
third. Time 4S 2-5.
one mile open, Professionalism
heat won by Eddie Bald; Nat. Butler, OF
cambridge. Mass, second; o. l.. Stevens,
third; f. c. Hoyt. Of Pittsburg, fourth.
Time, 2:l4 2-5.
Two-mile handicap. professional-F'inal
heat won by Nat Butler; G. S. Wells.
of San Francisco, second; +. +. Good
man. third; c. r. Newton. fourth.
Time 446
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
HAVE THEEXCURSION
soUTHEAsTERN TRAFFIC. ASK
MAKES CONCESSION IN RATES.
ONE FARE FOR ROUND TRIP.
These Tickets To he Sold August
18th, 18th, ana 14th-The Local
Committee Sets to Work to Bring
the Southern Merchants Here.

The Southeastern Passenger Association
has made extraordinary concessions tn
Richmond assto excursion rates, In view
of the representations and petition OF the
Chamber OF Commerce Excursion CONF
mttee. Special tickets. good for fifteen
days. will be issued August 18th, 18th,
and 18th from southern points TO Rich
mond. Norfolk, or Washington for sih-
gle fare for the round trip. This Is one
half of the current rate, and lowor thar.
the special rate granted to New York
city by the Joint STrafiic Association.
which was one and one third .are for
the round trip.
The reduced rates granted to Richmond
apply from all points on tho Southern
Railway. Atlantic-Coast Line. Atlanta
and West Point, Florida Central, Penin-
sula Plant System, and Central OF Geor-
gia railway.
LAID BEFORE THE COSiMITTEE
The Excursion Committee OF the Cham-
ber met in Secretary Dunlop's office at
o'clock yesterday evening Chairman
Morris announced tho concession that
had been made. 1t was decided TO en-
ploy two stenogTaphers az once who will
be kept hard at work for the next few
DAYS mailing circulars to merchants all
along the line, inviting them TO come to
Richmond.
1t Is extremely doubtful II the Chamber
of Commerce will entertain the visitors.
as was at first intended. but several nor
chants have already pledged themselves
to look after tho comfort and entertain-
ment OF their customers. who they ex-
pect will take advantage OF the excur-
sion rates to visit Richmond and inakd
their regular fail purchases.
sANGUINE AS TO RESULT.
The committee Is very sanguine as Il
tho result OF this first essay which they
regard in no sense as an experiment.
They have triumphed over difficulties
which at one time appeared 10 be insur
mountable, and thoroughly deserve the
credit which they will receive for the
success which has attended their efforts
Mr. Dunlop and Mr.. Gordon, OF ths
Chamber of Commerce, have very mate
rally assisted the committee Ia theii
deliberations and arrangements. Othei
excursions will be arranged later, the
dates to be fixed after the results OF the
first excursion have been ascertained.
The committee is I'm no way disnayed
at the shortness OF time which Is at their
disposal I'm which TO advertise the ex-
cursion. They have adopted plan which
they feel confident viii reach all tha
merchants directly, through the medium
OF circular-letters, and no expense Will
be spared to bring the excursion to the
attention of all those who are likely TO
patronize II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
ANOTHER INVITATION
A REUNION OF THE GRAY AND THE
BLUE SEPTEMBER II AND IS.
G. 4. R. MEN TO PICKETrS DIVISION.
Meeting mt which Phiindeiphi"s
Mayor Presides-"NOt n Question OF
Victor Meeting Foe, Hut OF Brother
CInsping Hand Of Brother.'

PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 81
At a meeting OF prominent Grand
Army OF tho Republic men, heid III
the Office Of Mayor Warwick to-day at
which the Mayor presided, 1t was unan-
mously decided to extend an invitation
Ia Pickett's Division Of ex-Confederates'
with headouarters at Richmond, Va,
TO attend a reunion of the Blue and the
Gray. TO be held in this city September
18th and 18th next.
The Mayor was selected as chairman
OF the meeting. He said that it was not
a question OF victor meeting foe, but OF
brother clasping the hand Of brother.
over a chasm which was gradually grow
ing DINNER, and which would eventually
fade away beneath the Increasing glory
Of one flag. which now the whole country
honored. He was sure that Picketts
men would receive a glorious welcome
here. and he would do his utmost to see
that they got here.
After some discussion, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
.'Resolved. That in the matter of re-
union between the North and the South
the Blue and the Gray-we most earn
estly invite the cordial cooperation Of
the philadelphia Brigade, the Grand
Army, the people, ans the press OF this
city"
The reunion is to be held under reso-
luton adopted at Washington in Sep
tember, 1896 authorizing such reunion.
At this meeting a vote was taken on the
advisability of inviting Pickett's Divis-
ion to take part in a reunion at Washing
ton Park. near here. but later the matter
was dropped, on account of the expense
attached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
MAHEH AND SiIARkEf.
san Frnncisco's Oner for the Fight
Accepted.

NEW YORK, August S.-Representa-
tives Of Peter Maher and Tom Sharkey
met in this city to-day, and made the
second deposit of $500 of the $1,000 forfeit
for a fight between the pugilists. The
offer of Zack. Abrahams of the knick-
erbockcr Athletic club, of san Francisco,
of $4,000 for a fight TO be pulled or IN
San Francisco was taken up. An an
swer was returned. saying that the offer
would be accepted, If the articles OF
agreement were satisfactory. In the
message. the club expressed desire Tor
October 18th as the day of the fight. but
Maher's manager wants the time eX-
tended two weeks. as he Is anxious for
Maher to train at least eight weeks be-
fore the fight. Maher is in Ireland at
present and may not be back in this
country for two-or three weeks. Maher's
hackers insisted also on the knicker-
booker Clubs putting up substantial
guarantee before the articles are signed,
and said he would demand that every
dollar of the purse be in the hands OF
the referee when the men step into the
ring. There.wa some talk of referee,
but no decision was reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04

ana restrains the defendants from as
sembling and encamping upon the high
ways, roads. and premises adjoining the
mines OF the plaintiff. or In the vicinity
OF the same. for the purpose OF intmi-
dating or preventing the plaintiffs miners
from working. etc.
Mr.. De Armitt would not say so. bat
judging from his remarks. II IS believed
he is expecting that Sheriff Lowery Will
call on the Governor for troops 10 dis
perse the strikers.
In a published statement tonight, w.
+. De Armitt said that anything tending
20 stop the output Of the Pittsburg mines
necessarily resulted I'm advantage TO the
mines Of West Virginia.
LIQUOR IN THE CAMP.
PITTSBURG. PA, August IA large
parade meeting Of strikers was held to-
night at Turtle Greek. Three carloads Of
Homestead steel workers participated.
Dolan expects TO get all Of De Ar
mitts men out within two days, and
will then statt a march on the West
moreland mines.
a serious phase developed tonight.
when It was seen that a number OF
strikers were intoxicated. Dolan eau
toned them. and said the liquor had
been introduced into camp by enemies.
IOWA MINERS OUT.
OTTUMwA, IA. August IA thou
sand miners went out in this district
to-day. They demand 50 cents and 81
from the operators. The latter granted
the SO-cent rate. but refused TO bind
themselves TO the water prices. The
men at several Centreville. Rathbun
and Forbush mines have also stopped.
and a State meeting is called for this
city August 9th. 1t is believed by both
operators and miners that strike will
be declared.
VIOLENCE IN WEST VIRGINIA.
CINCINNATI. O.. August "a special
70 the Commercial Tribune from Wheel
ing. w. Va. says: At Corinth. w. Va, at
| 7 o'clock tonight, Joseph GioZanni, an
| Italian coal-mner was beaten so baby
by a gang Of striking Hungarian miners
that he cannot live til morning, ana iour
Of his fellcw-countrymen were severely
maltrcated
The miners at the Oakland Coal and
| Coke Company's mines were organized
last Sunday. and joined the strike. Mana
| ger William Mclaughlin to-day notiheu
the men that if they did not go TO WORK
in the morning all would be discharged.
/ Five Italian miners declared ther III
| tention Of going to work. They were
corraled by hfty Hungarian miners ana
when they again declared their intention
the Hungarans assaulted them with clubs
and stones -Four Of the men ran me
| gauntlet. and escaped with severe, but
not dangerous, wounds. Glozanni was
! knocked down. and the HungaIlans ue-
| voted their attention 10 him.
Sheriff Wilson went TO the scene iale
| tonight, but the Hungarians dehed MN
/ ana his two deputies. Tonight the Hun
garians crossed the line into Maryland.
They threaten to kill any man who enters
! the mine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
PRESIDENTS ENTERTAINMENT.
Another Regimentai Reyiew-Goif-
Arrival of the Hobarts.

PLATTSBURG. n. Y, August 3.-Presi-
dent Mckinley reviewed the Twenty-iirst
United States Infantry again to-day. The
hotel guests and about 1000 townspeople
watched the parade. When the review
was over the Twenty-hrst's Band gave
a concert.
The President witnessed golf match to-
day on the Hotel Champlain links. He was
attended by Smith NJ. Weed. fir. Nc
Kinley cannot be induced 10 try his hand.
Ii is probable that the Twenty-first
Regiment OF Infantry. with the regi-
mental band will parade on the hotel
grounds every day that the President is
here.
The presidential party, with the excep-
tlon OF Mrs. Mckinley and Mr.. Porter,
took a long drive this afternoonE Platts-
burg through roads adjacent. Mrs. Nc
Kinley is not quite well enough 10 ac-
company. them.
Vice-President Hobart, Mrs. Hobart,
and Master Hobart arrived on a special
train tonight. They were announced by
a display OF fireworks. The visitors at
the hotel gathered at the front of the
lobby. where an informal reception was
held before the VicePresident went TO
his room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
STILL HOT IN ST. LOUIS.
Two Fatal Cases of SunsfrOISc-Out-
door Labor Suspended.

ST LOUIS. MO. August $-The hot
spell continues SO far to-day the fol-
lowing cases have been fatal:
Dr. II. O'DONOVAN, aged 20; found
dead in bed.
KARL NEISNER. aged 3S; a baker.
Thermometers registered 102 In the
shade In Altonyille to-day, and outdoor
labor was suspended in the city:
PROSTRATIONS IN LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE. KY, August 3.-The hot
wave in this vicinity continues to play
havoc with humanity Last night went
on record as one OF the sultriest and most
uncomfortable experienced i'm Louisville
I'm many years The thermometer during
the greater part OF the night remained
I'm the ninetles At 2:3O this afternoon
the mercury touched 9s5. and stayed in
that vicinity until sundown. There were
numerous prostrations. several OF which
will prove fatal
out IN the State the heat was terrific.
At Greensburg 1Of degrees was registered,
the highest for years.
Meridian and Jackson. Miss; Mobile,
Ala. and Memphis and Nashville, Tenn,
report the highest temperature OF the
season. The thermometer at Jackson
registered 1903.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
GRAVE SITUATION IN PORTUGAL.
Government Setting Constitution at
Defance-Reign OF Terror.

LONDON, August IA dispatch TO the
Daily Maii from Madrid describes very
grave state OF affairs in Portugal. Ac-
cording to this correspondent, the Portu-
guese Government is setting the Consu-
tuition at defiance. and adopting the most
stringest repressive measures. The po-
lice. without legal warrants. enter PHI
vate dwellings at all hours oil the day
and night. ransack them, seize properly,
and march the owners OF 70 prison, on
the most trifiing or on utterly unfounded
charges. yeritable reign Of terror Is
established, and 1t is the popular belief
that the government contemplates pass
ing its obnoxious financial legislation by
means OF a coup d'etat
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Rome
saws that King Humbert Is In daily corre-
sporScnee with his sister. the Queer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
SWEPT BY FLAMES.
THE BUSINESS PART OF THE OLD
TOWN OF LEwIsBURG.
The FIRE RACES FOR HOURS.
No Water After the Town Pump
supply Was Exhausted-An His-
toric Building Damaged-The Esti-
mated Loss-As to Insurance..

HINTON. w. VA, August 3.-(Special.)
ono NJ the most disastrous fires ever
known in this section visited Lewlsours'
the county seat Of Greenbrier. this morn
ing. commencing at o'clock, ana having
full sway until 10, and completely wlpihs
out the business portion of the town Inc
,own has no water system, and when
the s,lpply in the town pump was eN-
hausted the people were helpless "A hre-
engine was dispatched from RonceVer'e'
but there was no water when 1t arriveu.
The fire originated in the large depart
ment store Of j. r. Bell & Sons, and ra-
pidly spread to adjoining buildings. H.
Thonas's large grocery store, immediate
~ adjoining Bells store, was soon IN
flames. and the fire continued TO spread
Moore & Rittenhause' caught next. This
store was next door to the Bank OF
Greenbrier. which was also destroyed.
The money, bonds, notes, &c. being III
fireproof vaults, were saved. The store
of ID. ]. Ford q Son was damaged. ms
building was of stone. and one OF the
Oldest in West Virginia. 1t was at one
Henry once made a speech in it, and
Henry Clay on several occasions spoke
in IT.
HOTELS ALSO.
Hotel Stratton. which was built in 1872,
was destroyed. This was a large brick
structure. and one of the most noted in
the State. The drugstore of o. p Syden-
stricker & Co., which has long been con-
sidered the finest retail drugstore in the
State. fell a victim to the angry names'
A hotel Just across the street from the
I,ewisburg Hotel, run by Lewis Skipper
was burned down. The most Of the build
ings DESTROYED were either OF brick or
stone. so the walls are left standing. This
fire was in the business portion OF the
town. and the loss can hardly be ascer-
tanned. The amount of goods destroyed
was enormous. Some Of these buildings
and the stock were heavily insured, but
the amount Of the insurance Will not
cover the loss
ESTIMATED LOSS.
As near as your correspondent can as
certain. the loss may be estimated as
follows: J. Il. Bell & Sons. department
store. $4,000; Green & Brady, grocery,
S3OO0 O. p. Sydenstricker Co, drugs
$4,000; Stratton House, $1,000; Thomas
Parr & Sons, harness store $3.50; Lake
Moore. drugs. 5000; r. p. Rittenhause'
dry-goods, $1,000; Richard Thomas, gro
ceries. s., $50; d. 5. Mason. general store,
5000: William Graw, shoe store, &,ooO'
post-ofice, 5000; barber-shops S2'No;
Williams, jewelry store, $1,000; Johnson
tailoring establishment. l,00O; Shippers
Hotel $1,000; J. f. Ford & Sons, general
merchandise, $1,000; Fry's jewelry store,
| 500: Bells gentemen's furnishing store,
sl2. 600: the Bank of Greenbrier, 5000; the
Bank of Lewisburg. $1,000; six law offices,
81. 600; Opera-House 5000; Charles Bus
ter's general store. 5000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
"THINGS IN 4 MESS"
Philippines Being Devastated by
Drought, Locusts, and War.

SAN FRANCISCO, August S-Follow-
inc is an extract from a letter dated
Manila, June 9th: 'Things are in fright
full mess. Spanish dollars have been intro
dnced at l per cent less value than
Mexican. Everybody wants 20 sell out
Native brokers are all over the place
irving TO sell houses. horses, carriages,
furniture. and estates. with no buyers
sIn the sugar provinces the cane
nlants are being burned up for lack
of rain. Paddy is being attacked by
insects, and in the northern rice pro-
vinces locusts are eating it up \
few days ago. about forty miles from
Manila. a train was stopped, owing to
tbe immense mass OF locusts on the
track.
.Fighting is still going on IN seve-
raj nroyinces. and the papers here say
nothine about it, which looks bad. The
papers have not even mentioned sin
Gle glorious victory