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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
1 THRILLING ARREST.
A Plucky Marshal Catches Moonshiner
at Church.


WINSTON. y. c.. August 2-Special-
There was a lively sensation at OAK Ridge
church. Stokes county about / o'clock
yesterday. The annual session of the
Pilot Mountain Baptist Association had
just closed, and the delegates and mem
bers of the congregation were leaving for
their respective homes. when Mr.. George
Freddy the new deputy marshal for
Stokes. arrested Jim Taylor celebrated
blOckader.
The deputy had two officers with him.
and when he called upon the blockader 10
surrender Taylor rolled out of his buggy
I'm an instant and drew pistol. which
was we'll loaded Before he had time TO
use 10. however. Marshal Freddy fired up
on Taylor. the ball going through the
hand iu which the blockader held his
shooting iron. This caused Taylor 10 drop
his pistol. and I'm an instant the officer and
his assistants were ON top of Taylor and
c lively tussle followed for about ten
minutes
There were many pistols flying In the
air women and children were screaming,
and the situation was anything but pleas
amt even for spectators.
The officers finally tied Taylor. and he
was placed in "a buggy and carried TO jail
at Danburv. a report was brought here
to-day that some OF Taylors friends made
an attack ON the officers while en- route
10 iail and that several men on both
sides were wounded Taylor has been I'm
the moonshine business. and has dcfed
the officers for several years. lie gem
orally carried "a Winchester and pistols
with him.
Freddy sent TAYLOR word as soon as he
was appointed deputy marshal that he
had warrants against him. and expected
to arrest him. Taylor replied that he
would never be taken alive.
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arr. HdJRT mn.
Distressing Condition of n Former Kiols
moud Young Man.

The following telegram was received by
The Times last night from Danvillc.
Richmond Maury, a leading tobacco
mist and citizen. is critically ill of appen-
dicits. with but slight hope OF his re-
cOvcry.
An operation was performed to-day,
but he has not rallied materially
This intelligence will carry sorrow into
as many homes as would he possible by
the announcement of the serious illness
of any young man who ever lived in Rich
m0nd.
Mr. Maury was engaged I'm the tobacco
busincs here for some time and several
years ago he moved 10 Danville where he
has been very successful i'm the same line.
His cordial. unaffected manner and the
many admirable traits of character which
he possesses. make him popular at once
with an who claim his friendship and
many viii Zee the prayers which viii 90
up for the complete restoration of this
young man 90 health.
Mr. Maurys mother and brother. who
reside in this city went up TO Danvllle
Sunday 10 be with him during the trying
moments of his Illness.
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PRICE TWO CENTS
STEAMER SINKS A SCHOONER
The LAWSON Run Down by the Kappa
hammock on Cape Henry.
FAILED TO DISPLAY STERN LIGHTS.
This Ne .ligeDce on the Part Of the Ltwson
son l. said to Have Caused the Acct
dcnt-Ihe crew saved aud Taken
20 Newport News,

NORFOLK. VA. August special
The three masted schooner, a. ID. Lam
son. Captain Smith, bound from Balti'
more 10 Charleston. with cargo OF six
hundred tons OF coal, was run down and
sunk by the Chesapeake and ONO steam
ship Rappahann0ck at 2.A this morning,
seven and Cne haif miles from Cape
Henry.
The captain and crew Of seven men.
climbed aboard the Rappahannock and
were saved.
CAUSB Or THE ACCIDENT.
The accident, it seems. was caused by
the failure Of the schooner 20 display
stern light
At 2:42 A. NJ the Lookout reported
bright light Immediately ahead. before
which no light could be seen.
The crew OF the schooner hailed, but
they had displayed their light too lase,
and Notwithstanding the fact that the
Rappahannock' engines were doing all
they could TO force the big ocean liner
backward. tho steamer struck the schoon-
er on her port quarter with her stern and
port bow.
Immediately that the steamer lost head
way Captain Boig. who was on the
bridge. ordered the engines slowly ahead.
In order 10 hold up the schooner.
All hands were on deck instantly. and
some were at once busily preparing TO
lower a boot while others put ladder
over tho side 20 the schooner by means
Of which the captain and crew OF the
schooner climbed aboard.
It not proving necessary 10 lower
boat. Immediately after all OF the crew
had gotten aboard the ships engines
were put to mll speed astern and she
backed out of the wreck, and the schoon-
or sank at once.
CREW an NEWPORT NEWS.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. August O.
Speclal.-The Chesapeake and Ohio
steamship RappahannocS arrived at this
port this evening. bringing with fnf
Cataln Smith and seven members Of the
crew OF the three-masted schooner, A. u.
Lamson which the former boat ian
down and sunk this morning about two
miles out from Cape Henry.
The L.amson was bound from Baltimore
10 Charleston laden with Wc TONS OF
coal
The accident. # is claimed. was caused
by the failure OF the schooner 10 dir lay
y stern light.
The captain and crew OF tfe sInksn
vessel had a narrow escape fo- n cir
lives.
The Rappahannook was twelve and ';nr-
half days ont from Liverpool
At the time or the c)ll,iOn car tam
Berg and Second Mate Harndcn were on
the bridge. The night was intensely
dark. and both ships were headed III
practically the same direction.
The men aboard the Lamson lost all
they had as the boat sank in thirty
seven feet OF water.
A large part OF her masts are stil visi-
BILE.
A Press dispatch from Baltimore says:
The A. D. Lamson sailed from this port
on Friday last. Her capacity was f@
tons. and she was owned in Philadelphia
and Jersey city.
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o., roon each vessel fred salute Of
twenty-one guns.
ON the evening OF June 2ith. the Brit
,sb Commander gave a reception, which
,,ae very largely attended myself, the
commanding and other officers OF the
chino under my command attending.
rho fourth Of July being not only the
onniversarv Of our independence. but al
eo Tho third anniversary Of the establish
r,ont ~ the republic NJ Hawaii. mutual
,o,iecafions 10 that effect and invitations
10 participate in the Observance OF the
d,v uere exchanged between the Hawaii
an government and myself. The same
courteev was extended by both parties
20 tho Japanese snip Nanwa. compro-
,,iee which became necessary was thus
arranged:
we an participated I'm the games, races
and Illuminated boat professions. which
wCre in order on the 81 and the 9Th. The
chine were fuH dressed at sunrise with
hunting The Hawaiian flag at the main.
and at noon two salutes OF twenty-oue
e,lns each were fred by each ship, and
the shore batteries.
We also during tho carly forenoon.
landed our battalion TO take part in q
rnivod porade Of Hawaiian and United
stats troops mounted police. tableauN
0oats and decorated encines. Wagons
oto which parade was reviewed by the
President and Cabinet. myself ard Off
cors from a stand erected for the pur-
nose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
con. CRAIGHILL MfNrioNrD.
If the Uni,e sity of Virginia Decides Il
IIave u Ifn.Ldent nn NIax he llnsnn

LINCHBURG. VA. August 2-Snecial
col. Robert T.. Crsighill Of this cltv IS
spoken Of for the position Of president OF
the University OF Virginia
Colonel Craighill is being backed for
the presidency Of tho University bv a
number OF distinguished and influential
N.rginians and West VirEinians.
Mr. Park Agnew collector Of internal
revenue for the Western District of Vir-
ginia. who returned from Washington to-
day states that the announcement that
the revenue offices viii be moved from
Lynchburg 10 Alexandria on September
lst. is premature. Tie says that he homes
the offices will Doe moved. but that as yet
no definite action has been taken.
Lynchburg District Conference will be-
gin tomorrow at Yellow Branch in
Campbell county The opening sermon
viii be- preached by Rev. DR.. :. s. Lam
beth. OF Bedford city
Montgomery Presbytery. NJ n meeting
held in this city today received tho res
ien1tion of Rev. r. Is. Eggleston. OF Lib
erty church bedford city 4 motion was
carried that Liberty church Doe cited to
appear at preshytery in Pcarisburg. Giles
county on September Eth, 20 show cause
why the relation between them ana Mir.
Eggleston should not be dissolved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03

We're More Than SI1. 100000 Less Than
Expenses During july.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., August 2.-Ihe
monthly comparative statement or the
Goyernment receipts and expenditures
for the month of July shows thal re-
CENTS were Sg027. .30l. and the disbuIse-
ments S5OIO5 COS. leaving the excess oI eA-
nenditures over receipts. $ll0l5.5A
This deficit is accounted for by aphor-
malv heavy expenditure incident TO the
beginning Of the new fiscal year;
A compared with June, the receipts
Increased by s2.4l2.6j6. and the disourse-
ments were increased by SS21 1662l4
The following statement SHOWS some
of the more important items Of unusual
expenditure in excess Of June payments
which became payable during July:
Nanonghae river improvements SS'eoV'-
non. pensins SS49J0e0; interest, S5.g,o.-
oo0. deficiency i'm postal revenue, S2gp' O.1'
STATE agricultural colleges, Sl-o0VlO,
bounty ON sugar $4,000; river and
borbore. sl.200O00. pay. subsistence
ETC., for the army. S0N."o.
AS compared with Julylss6 the @oo"'VV
increased I'm receipts. and dlsburs me nls
increased 100000. Customs. $l6a'6 S0l'
I'm receipts. an increase a. compared win
ulv. 1896. OF about $5.0o0.00o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03

The Young Mems Business Association
WiII Invite the g.. 4. H. Hore.


A special meeting Of the Young Mems
Business Association was held last even
ing at G o'clock al tho Chamber Of Com
fnerce.
The attendance OF members was good
and those present took hearty interest
in the proceedings.
Mr. Regester offered resolution which
was adopted CNrrWhclmingly as follows.
whereas, The Young Mems Business
Association represents the future or this
city. and is actuated alone by desire
10 promote the advancement, prosperity
and progress of Richmond, and that.
whereas. its members 10 man believed
that am invitation extended 20 me Grand
Army Of the Republic 70 hold ms aniiuai li.i
encampment IN 1890 here would tend
largely 10 this end. and. whereas we be-
lieve that public sentiment Is with us IN
this matter. therefore. De IT
Resolved That the Committee of In
vitation ON @. A. r. cucampmcnt he IN
structcd 90 send "a delegation 90 Bufalo
this month to notify tho Executive Com
mittee and state delegations Of the C..
r. that Richmond VIII extend am in-
vifation 10 that body % hold It's oncamp-
mont IN this city in iS99 the same 10 be
presented ~ the city securing the en-
campment FOR lNnS
.'pesolved. That the Young Mems Busi-
,esr Association of Richmond. having
lnauguratcd this movement which means
a. much 10 tho material prosperity and
hurlness growth OF our beloved city,
nIedges its untiring efforts so make the
pr0nOsed cucampmcnt grand success
,eAoundng io the credit of our Asso-
-istion and tho benefit OF our whole
city"
Wr Rrvant stetcd that inasmuch as
tba Invitation prospective partoOk NJ tho
'.nrceonf" he would offer an amendment
~ the two words present and" 20 be
deserted before future" in the rosolu-
ton which was accordingly done.
a nation was made that the cost Of
tbe frip and incidcntals be referred 20
IN Finance Committee. Adopted.
Mr. Regester proposed an amendment.
which was added that the Finance Com
rniitee ''act AT once" on the matter.
On motion the meeting adjourned
NJ W. NJ COuling. who is a member
Of the invitation committee OF the Young
Mems Business Association is in Boston
tn the interests OF the move and has given
eA an interview 10 the Boston press, in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
GREECE IND TURRET,
Lord Salisbury Comments on the Negotia.
lions of Peace.

tions of Peace.
LONDON, August 2-The Marquis Of
Salisbury. replying in the House of Lords
to-day to- the Liberal leader. the Earl of
Kimberly. who questioned the government
ass To- the state of peace negotiations be-
tween Greece and Turkey. unlincd the
statutes of the Constanin0ple exchanges
of views. occasionally referring 90 them
30 sarcastic tones.
The Premier said it was no WON Ter that
the patience of many was 30 tried by
the delay. The cOmpeyity and 'uul,i-
plicity of the negotiations. he added.
might however, account for their leng.h
Continuing, Lord Salisbury explained
that the Peace Commissioners were try
ing 90 arrange between conqucror and
the conquered. and the Powers voice in
the matter was recognized by the Sui
tan. it was reasonable 20 hold that the
Greek communities should not be placed
under Turkish rule.
The Premier further asserted that Her
Naiestv's ministers believed that the
questions had been settled. and the at
taches Of the embassies Of the Powers.
through the Premier, shared Lord Kim
bcrlys belief that accomplished facts
were not actually facts until ac-
comDlishod.
Speaking Of tho indemnity 10 he paid
Turkey 10y Greece. the Premier said:
There comes In the mysterious and
difficult question Of the German bond
holders. We do not think that any in
ternational duty lies on Europe to- pro-
vide for their payment though j admit
ihey nave been long unpaid
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Emanuel Crull. OF this city)

At II o'clock A. NJ. there was an indie
pendence service at the Opera House.
where seats We're reservd for us. ] occu-
pylng one in the box Of President Dole.
United States Minster Sewell was ora
tor of the day. and received an ovation
which he richly deserved.
During the afternoon. Minister and Mrs.
Sewcli gave o. public reception, which
was very largely attended.
on the 4th Of JUN having received for
NAL notifications from NJ Volsson. French
Commander. that IL was the anniversary
OF the fall OF the Bastile. and was OBJ
served as a National holiday 10y the
French Republic. ] was asked 10 par.
ticipate I'm the observance Of the day and
the battloship Naniwa and my own COM
mand were fun dressed from sunrise un-
til sunset and a salute Of twenty-one
guns fired at noon.
Mr. Akiyama tho Counsellor Of the jap
anose foreign Office. has returned to ia
pan. I regret TO report the death by
drowning on the 10th instant. of Eugene
Ross. fireman. second class. serving on
board the Marion
The general health OF the officers and
crew remains good
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rNow on Trial for the murder o

occurrence. and claiming that the killing
vas done i'm self defence.
Although this is believed by some 10 De
true. there is as yet nothing TO confirm the
rulnur.
The prosecution claim that they nave
some facts which have not yet been made
public and that they viii produce great
sensation by bringing them out to-mor-
row afternoon.
BROWNS CONDITION.
The confinement and serious charge
against him. have told upon Brown ana
he looks pale and haggard lie sum re-
tains his nerve. though. TO remar bic
degree and seems prepared for anything.
The trial is exciting great deal oil
interest i'm this section ard to-day pro
cecdings were witnessed by people from
for and near.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03

A Round Of Celebrations at the sandwich
Islands

WASHINGTON, August 2.-Ihe Navy
DEPARTMENT has received the following
from Admiral Beardle, commanding the
Pacific station. dated Honolulu, july lith:
II will be noted that the Admiral makes
a point OF ,..e fact that the Japanese war
ship in he harbor scrupulousiy observed
not only the Fourth OF July but the
Hawaiian independence Day as well:
"Sinco the date of my last report June
u 1897. there has been series Of cele-
brations. accompanied by entertainments
and official recognitons beginning with
the celebration OF the Queens jubilee on
the 23d OF June, on which occasion the
ships under my command at this port.
also the "Nanwa." full-dressed ship at
sunrise with the British flag at the main.
and remained so dressed until sunset, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
Whining pronerty Sold

ST LOUIS. MO. August "A special
telegram from Florence. Ala. to the post
Dispatch. says: "All IF the property OF
the Florence Land. Mining and Manufac-
turing Company and the Florence Eddca-
tional and Development Company was
sold 9t auction to-dty 10 n. q. Elung.
agent for creditors for 100000"
The property was 'nce thought TO be
worth thrce million and was bought up by
the land company prior to the boom OF
TSsg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
Italy 10 Strengthen Her Navy

ROME. August The constant in
crease OF French naval expenditure IS
followed by the italian Government with
the greatest interest. In view of the
steps which runia rd' II i I. taxing 70 Ioriify
neratiyely necessary to strengthen the
italian navy. and arrangements are be-
ing made for launching three armored
cruisers this month.
Admirai Brin. the Italian Minister OF
Marine. who is naval engineer is plan
NM, a vessel which it is claimed will
rev5Iutionize naval warfare. \ scheme
Of mobilization OF the army and navy for
The defence OF the seacoast is being ar
ranged 10 be carried out in November
next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03

A Colored school Teacher OF Chesterfield
MnN HaEe Boon poIsoned.

CENTRALTA. Va. august 2--SpociII--
Cornelia Jones. colored. who has taught
a free school for several sessions in the
nelehborhood of Piney Branch, Chester
field county. supposed 20 be I'm perfect
health. called at the house on Thursday
last Of one Of the patrons Of the school,
and was offered a cup OF tea.
After partaking of small quantity OF
IL she was taken very sick. and died next
morning.
II is reported that the body became
greatly swollen before and after death.
There IS much excitement among her
friends and II is alleged that threats had
been made against her life by parties who
opposed her as a teacher.
A fun investigation OF the matter by
the authorities viii doubtless be request
cd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
TUEhEY STILI DELAYS.
Another Ultimaium May be Necessary TO
Ering Mer 10 IelIn

0ONSTANTINOPLE. August Prom
th2 indications the powers Will be com
p,lled TO send another l..-natum 10
Turkey.
The action Of Tewdk Pasha I'm sub
hitting q series Of amendments 10 the
draft Of the treaty of peace completed
az Saturdays sitting Of the ambassadors
IS regarded as meaning delay Of two
or three weeks in the signing of the pre-
liminaries Of peace. and it ia further
thought it viii possibly necessitate am
other threat in tho nature Of ultlmatum.
PARIS. August "a special dispatch
from Corstantinople says that the am
bassadors are determined 10 maintain
the wording Of their draft Of the treaty
of peace without any change.
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PROVIDENCE. r. l.. August IA re-
monstrance has been issued by the pro-
fossors at Brown University and sent 10
the members Of the faculty. II protests
against the action Of the latter body with
reference TO President Andrews. and asks
for reconsideration OF the whole matter.
The document lays stress on the Inn
portance Of freedom OF thought and
speech especially in an university. The
fact is there has been remarkable inter
est on the part OF the students since the
dismissal Of President Andrews.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03

IPhase OF the Tariff Law Bearing Oh cigar
cite Packages.

WASHINGTON. August IA modihca-
.tion Of .he recent circular Of instructions
~ collectors OF internal revenue has been
made These instructions declare that all
D@cixarcs of smoking tobacco, me tul
chewing tobacco or cigarettes coniaihlns
articles prohibited by section 10 OF the
now tarin act or having such aruci,S
attached or connected herewith, or ha-
vertising any promise OF gift reward or
nrize contrary TO the provisions OF the
act. are subject 20 seizure.
Tbe new order directs that al VIOLA
tions of this section of the act DE le-
norted to the Commissioner or the inter
nal Revenue, but no seizure ahall ue
,oqde without specific Instructions from
him. 80 p,o
some question has arisen as 10 inc
power of the department i'm the premises
me contention r. made that the Govern
mont has no power 10 FIX hy law reeu-
iations governing packing OF articles SUB
ioct TO internal revenue unless IN some
way the power or convenience OF me
C;oyernment IN the collection is ahectee.
Also that this provision restains trade
and intcrfercs with legitimate business
Until the department has dctermlnen the
question 100 seizures VIII 'c ii""' 'ii"''
this provision in the law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
England Claims PALMYRA.

LONDON. August 2-In tho House Of
Commons today the Parliamentary Sec
retary for the Foreign Office, Mr. Cur
zon. replying 10 a question Of Michael
Davitt. said a British protectorate was
proclaimed over Palmyra Island I'm Nay.
1880 md that tho occupation viii be main
taiued. lie asserted that Hawaii and
Palmyra had no connection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
New POstmasters.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. August 2.-Ths
following fourth-clsss postmasters were
appointed to-day:
acknowledgements J. r. Eggborne
North Carolina-Clyde. III. j.. Sentelle
Curriersville. John McCrimmon: Engel.
hard. A. s. Gibbs: Hartford, NJ. +. Whed.
ee; Plateau. Mary iKllian; Tryon, j. w
Whitney
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Italian Indemnity Paid.

WASHINGTON. August 2.-The State
Department has finally closed another
international incident by paying over 10
Count Ninci the Italian charge here
the sum Of So 600 as indemnity for the
death by mob OF three Italians.
The men were Lorenzo Salardno. Sal
vatore Areno and Giuseppe Nenturella,
and they were taken out OF jail at Hahn
Vile La. about year ago and lynched.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
DENTISTS ELLcr oFfIorRS.
No Agreement Reached on the subject Of
Preliminary Examinations.

Pre- liminhrN Examinations.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. August .
The National Association Of Dental
Faculties which has been IN session at
Old Point Comfort since Tlsdav. to-day
elected the following officers.
President. Dr. Truman W. Brophy Of
Chicago.
Vico-President Dr. d. J. McMlllen. Of
Kansas City. So
Secretary. Dr. j. H. Kennedy.
Treasurer. Dr. II. r. Morgan.
Executive COmmittec-Dr Thomas I'll
lebrown. Dr. j. TAFT and Dr. b. IL.
Smith
All Interim Committce-Dr. James Tru-
man. Dr. IT, $. Corgas, and Or j. II.
Lewis
The National Board Of Dental Exam
iners elected officers. as follows:
President. DR. G. h.. Edwards. Of Louis
VILE Hy.
Vice-President Dr. George l.. Parme-
lee of Hartford. Conn.
Secretary and Treasurer. Charles 4.
Moekor. of Newark. n. j.
The two organizations adjourned with
out being able 20 agree upon the Subject
OF preliminary examinations for students
entering dental colleges.
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1HB TRIAL OF IRWIN BROWN.
The Alleged Murderer of Emanuel Crull
About 10 Face a Jury.
RUMORGD THAT HE HAS CONFESSED
And Claimed That the Deed Was Done In
Self-Defence-The Prosecution Promise
Sensation To-Day-Brown
Bearing Up Well.

HARRISVILLE. w. VA, August .
Spccial-The trial Of Irwin Brown.
charged with the murder Of Emanuel
Cruil. OF Idchmod. Va. was begun here
this morning.
The whole day was given up 90 the
work of securing jury, which had not
been completed. when tho court took a
recess until tomorrow morning. Il will
probably take an the forenoon ID complete
the panel
RUMOR or CONFESSION.
The rumor is current that Brown has
prepared and will shortly make con-
ferslon giving the dctaiis OF the Whoie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, August 2-torecast
for Tuesday:
For VIrgina-Falr. followed by increas-
ing cIoudiness Tuesday afternoon, east
erly winds. c,,.
For North and South Caroiina-elouo9
I'm western portions: showers In eastern
portions; variable winds.