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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
DELEGATES TO ROANOKE.
THOSE FROM PATRICK, CRAIG, King
WILLIAM AND ACCOMAC.
Tyler Carried Patrick Solid. but Divided
Honors with Eliyson In the
Other Counties.

STUART. VA. July 27.-Special-The
Patrick county Democrats held a mass
meeting to-day In the courthouse TO select
delegates TO the Roanoke convention.
The following were selected:
Dan River Township-E. Il. Barnard
Colonel A Staples. G.. NJ. Hatcher. II.
NJ. Nor. S. Z. Dunkley and r. NJ. Gates,
Smith River Township. a. Boyd
Jos. Is. Blackard. 6. W. Dehart. S. G.
Turner, G. r. Nowlin. Charles y. Akers.
Mayo Township-W. II. Cooper. w. j.
Griggs. Lee Joyce. W. W. NOR, r. II.
Shelton, J. J. Clarke.
elegates-at-Large-S G.. Dobyns. J. r.
GultOD. c. III. Ross +. J. Harvey.
The delegates were instructed for Tyler
for Governor and for Montague for At
tOrney- General.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
Passed Tie Boards.

Or. Joseph H. Indon. son Of Rev. Or. J..
G. Hiden OF this city. has been notified
by the State Board OF Medical Examiners
OF Virginia that he successfully passed
the examination before the Board this
summer for license 10 practice his profess
sion in this State.
DR.. Hiden graduated from the Medical
College OF Virginia last spring with The
degree Of NJ b.. and took "a high stand in
his class. lie then successfully passed the
examination before the state Board OF
Medical Examiners OF North Carolina,
and was recently appointed resident ply
stefan for the summer az Nimrod Hall In
the mountains Of Virginia. where he will
be until the fall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

West Point Va, is about 10 enter an
era Of prosperity in the establishment Of
q coaling station there for Atlantic
steamers.
Contracts have been entered TO build
tho coal piers, to be completed December
LIST.
The station will also be used as fuel
shipping point 90 the north.
The Southern Railroad instituted the
move. and is reapng the blessings Of all
West Pointers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
Fredericksburg Items.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. July ~
Special.-slr Theophilus Rowell. OF Spot
sylyanil. died Sunday night
A number Of delegates from Stafford
and King George Baptist churches left
yesterday for Bruington. King and queen
county. To- attend the Rappahanock As
ISOLATION.
James Robinson. n col0red youth. is IN
JAIN here for firing revolver at William
Scott (coi0redl.
The mills in the Northern Neck that
had ceased operations because Of the dry
weather are now running day and night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
CHIEF HOWARD'S REPORT,
lie Calls Mayor Taylor's Attention to the
Tramp Nuisance.

Chief Of Police Towards annual report
to the Mayor has just come Of the press.
In his introduction he says:
Il herewith transmit this, my second
annual report, Of the work ana condition
of the Police Department. The arrests
this year is 12G over last report. the or
dinance violations are eos more than in
1895; time lost by sickness is Us days less
than last report. ] again can your attcu-
ton TO the tramp. nuisance. Something
should be done by the city Council 10 re-
lieve the citizens from being annoyed by
them.
The Department is in excellent condi-
ton. Officers and men are polite, vigil
liant and prompt i'm the discharge OF their
duty. The discipline is good.
In conclusion, 1 wish 10 return my
thanks TO Your Honor and The Board Of
Police Commissioners FOR the cordial sup
port and encouragement given me during
the year: also the officers and men for
their hearty cooperation az an times"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

TIE Compressed Coal Company to Begin
Business ia Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA. July 27.-spccial-
judge Hancao has granted a charter 20
the Compressed Coal Company. the au-
thouzed capital IS $4,000 The stock
holders are Now York people hut the
principal officers viii live in Norfolk.
The charter grants the usual powers OF
acquiring real estate and of carrying on
business
The company controls certain patents
and improved process Tor manufacturing
compressed fuel DO VIII establish factO-
r.cs here for carrying on Che business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
An Expensive Chicken

Justices Larus and Lewis. az Henrico
Courthouse. heard yesterday morning the
case OF Robert Shafer. charged with steal
ing a chicken. valued al twenty-five cents
from Moses Smith. and with curslng
and abusing the wife OF Smith.
All these people are negroes. and ICY
clone" Samuel gathered Shafer in 10
answer the charge, which was finally
dismissed.
Of this petty case Will cost the State Of
Virginia about four dollars. TO say moth
ing Of the time wasted by the officers
OF the law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Bu, His Money and KEYS are 81
Missing.

Bu, His Money and KEYS are s,
Missing.
sTANARDsVILLE. VA. July E.-spe-
ciaI-AIr Murcellus Remhe. 81 South
River. recovered his stolen horl.9 NO Mr..
Edd Hansborough's near Eiktol yester-
day IL was found I'M his field ind he let
Mr.. Runkc know as soon as d.; learned
OF the occurrence. The m0nef which
was a small amount. with scvsal keys
was not found. Mr.. Runkle insia.s he was
chloroformed by who ever did 'hc deed.
lie slept alone that night.
AIRS Cassie Jones nee VII -ams, Of
Charlottesville. was buried at fuckers
willie this evening. She died thee at her
old home. where She and familf usually
spent the summer.
Mrs. Edd Gentry who lives aome dis
lance from town, had her shout .er disio-
Gated. DIS Sims and Davis ST II to-
day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Two Young Men Of Toano Meet a Sad
Death.
TOANO. VA, July G.-Special.-John
y. Cowles and clyde Gatewood, two young
men living near Toano. were drowned
tbs afternoon while bathing az the ship
yar-i-an the Chickahominy.
Mr.. CoWlcs. who had been IN bathing.
got into "a boat where Gatewood was.
After resting a while he jumped over
board again and by some means dragged
GateWood with hlm Gatewood chung 10
MIR Cowles with such persistency that
me- was unable 10 free himself. and both
wcr. Crowlcd. Mr. Cowles was good
swimmer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Coming wedding Interesting Personal
Notes.

A Coming W t0NlNE
Notes,
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. July 2L-Spe-
clal-9lr. and Mrs Arthur Denmead have
returned from the White sulphur Springs
and are now at ,le Colonial Inn.
Rev j.. a.. Warren. who has been attend
fnr the Dover Association. came home
last uiel- to make a short visit 10 ms
family. lie will leave tomorrow Tor the
ApuomattoN Association. which meets D.
Piseah church. Rice Depot, y. and W..
railroad
Miss Mariana Charles and Mr.. Hodges
Christian VIII De married IN Bruton
church on the cSth no q y. NJ. 10y the rec
tor Rev. W.. ~ Roberts
Mrs Smith who came with Mrs Dr.
Duane from New York died very suddenly
yesterday ~ heart disease. Her funeral
services viii Dee conducted this afternoon
by Rev T. ~ Warren In the Baptist
church after which the body will be car
Tied 90 the city cemetery FOR burial.
Or. and Mrs j. ID M0ncure have some
10 Virginia Beach. During DR. Moncure's
absence. Dr Nash viii have charge o.
the Hospital and VIII have as his assist
ant Dr. Hawkins
Mrs John Davis. or Newport News, Is
ln town visiting friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
King William Elects.

KING WILLIAM G. H.. VA. July ~
SpeciaL-The following delegates to the
Roanoke Convention were elected to-
day.
w. r. Aylett DR.. b. Richards. w. r.
Neale. DR.. q. Gregory. O. o. Gwathmey,
J. l.. Bland. T. +. Cooke and Isaac Diggs.
King William is entitled to six votes Of
which four and one-half are for Ellyson
and one and one-half FOR Tyler
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
So. oo-H.cur.ious to the Seashore-s5OO

VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
on Fridays and Saturdays during July
and August. tickets will be sold for II
A. NJ and 1915 J.. W. trains from Wash
ington for Atlantic City. Cape May,
Ocean city. and Sea Isle city good 10 re-
turn 20 the following Tuesday al rate Of
s.. Tickets 10 above points. with same
limit. will be sold for the S:l5 A. NJ. train
from Richmond on Saturdays at rate of
$50. Atlantic City tickets goods via Del
aware Bridge route.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

The Passenger Department of the Sea-
Board Air Line at Portsmouth. Va. has
issued a unique. attractive and useful
souvenir in the shape of a paper-weight,
being a bale of cotton reduced 10 about
two by three inches. laying on a truck
while an idle negro seated on the bale
enjoys his watermelon.
This attractive as well as useful article
can be obtained by sending % cents in
stamps to r. ]. Anderson. general passen-
ger agent. Portsmouth. Va. 20 cover cost
of mailing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
FILLrNG FoRnIGN oRDpRs.
The Reputation Of he Monticello Wine
COMPANY Far-Reachinc


CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. .uly e.
Specialize Monticello Wine Company
has been busy for tho past ten d ,ys filling
orders for .heir choice wines Among
other large orders recently slipped 10
distant countries was one 10 Port Of
Spain. Trinidad British West lplia.
The Fresh Air Society OF tn Central
CITY inaugurlted it's scmi-wceklf summer
outings for poor children this M ,rnlnc by
an excursion to jefferson Park fnd Fry 3
Springs President Walter Dinwiddie, OF
the Chariot e-v.lie city aud suburban
Railway Company Offering 20 garry all
poor children free of charge three times a
week during the hot weather.
An interesting game of base ball was
PLAYED yesterday afternoon az Greenwood
between the Greenwood and Aft5n teams
The score stood ., % 7. DO favor II Green
wool.
4 crack team from the "lill s,itY' VIII
cross bats with Che Charlotte ule club
tomorrow az University Athletic grounds
The Board of Supervisors of slbemarle
county met FOB annual session yesterday
afternoon 90 make the county aevy ana
10 audit all accounts against tl" county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Walter T.. Leidy Makes Deed 10 ;. L..
Bioomberg, Trustee.

A deed Of assignment was filed in the
Chancery Court late yesterday evening by
Walter i. Leidy. conveying to Sol l..
Bloomberg as trustee his interest in tie
stock Of stoves. castings. brick and house
furnishing goods AT No EJ9 east Franklin
street. The Liabilities are given az Sl,5yy.
The creditors are Of two classes.
The first includes the cost " executing
the trust. taxes. rent. wages and insur-
ance premiums.
The second includes the following. hav-
ing priority IN the order named. IA. \.
McCurdy. 500 rent 20 August LIST. note
or 5000 at the state Bank Of Virginia. j.
G.. Parkinson. 81. DIR. Nireinius Harrison
sil: Capital Building and Loan AssOcia-
ton. 500. IT.. UOizhauer. $3.50
Mr. Leidy claims homestead exemption
10 the amount Of $3.50. on property IN
the store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
He Had Improved.

No operation was attempted yesterday
on little Willie Roberts. the Fulton lad
who swallowed a toy whistle recently. lie
had improved yesterday and was able 70
partake Of food. If his improvement con-
tinues. the contemplation Of an operation
Will be abandoned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
Grand Annual Excursion from Richmond
90 Danville and Return via Southern
Railway July 31st and August I'd. 1897.
Fare for the HOund-Trip. $500.

Train leaves Virginia-Streot Depot at
100 z. NJ Saturday. July 3lst returning
leave Danvle. Monday evening o'clock
Two days trip and only one from bust
ness. Don't forget this our annual eX-
cursion gives more time and longer Wis
IL TO your friends than heretofore and an
opportunity to attend the revival meet
.ngs at the different churches on Sunday.
There will Doe a game Of baseball in Dan
Vile Monday evening between Richmond
and Danville teams Special cars will be
provided for White people and good order
maintained.
WM. HAWKINS and MCCORMICK.
Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

The Baltimore ana Ohio railroad. in
connection with the Washington steam
ers. Will. on Sunday. August LIST, conduct
am excursion 10 Chautauqua. y. Y, via
Pittsburg, al the ow rate of $500 for the
round trip from Norfolk. Tickets good
TO return until September Ist when de-
poslted with the secretary Of the assem-
bly,.
Address for further particulars.
ARTHUR 6. LEWIS.
Southern Passenger Agent.
Under Atlantic Hotel, Norfolk, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
AceOmac's Delegates,

BLOXOM. VA. July 27.-special-The
Democratic mass-meeting for Accomac
yesterday elected thirty-one delegates TO
the State Convention. The delegates are
not instructed but are said TO be divided
between Tyler and Ellyson. The meeting
decided TO nominate a senator and repre-
sentative by primary voting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
G. 4. K. Encampment, Buffalo y. h'-Hali
Rates Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the National Encampment Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic at bui-
falo. August ed. the Pennsylvania ran
road viii sell round-trip tickets to Bur
falo and return at rate a. single rare
Gll20 from Washington. d. 90 Tor ths
roiind trim. Tickets will be sold and good
going August 2lst 20 23d good to return
not earlier than August oath nor later
than August 3lst.
su.wed, tilaug25
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Efforts 90 I;aisc funds to Rejuvenafe This
Ancient Idifice.

ROANEs. GLOUCESTER COUNTY
VA, july spcclal-On Thursday. July
:sth from 10 9 o'clock in the afternoon.
there VIII be held "a lawn party az Sher-
wCo0 Che home Of Mrs. Robert Selden.
giy.n for tho benefit Of Abingdon church.
The ROOF has been examined by very able
architect ard has been pronounced un-
safs. iu facc dangerous therefore the
Efforts OF tlc entire parish are being used
20 THIS purpose. A part from the colo
nial interest attsched 10 this old church.
81 n tho third oldest place Of worship on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Severely.
CHRIsTIANSBURG. VA. July 21.-Spe-
oial.-This was Montgomery County Court
day. and there was a large crowd in town.
The trial OF John Ruucdge and Luther
Walden for breaking and entering the
smokc-h0lIse OF Col j. Hampton Hoge,
and stealing nineteen hams therefrom,
took place. Rutledee was sent 10 the
county jail for six months. and sentenced
TO pay ane OF $500. and Walden was given
10ur IsOnths in jail and pays fnc OF
$40. q.
The Commonwealth VS.. tho Rcckleheim-
ers, for the Coleman murder. was set for
next Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Ralph Langston (colorcd) son Of j. ".
I.angston formerly United States Minis
ter 10 Liberia, who was arrested last
Thursday on complaint Of Mrs. Mary
Pierson. maid az the Garden Theatre.
New York for an alleged attempt 20 rob
her. was discharged yesterday. the prose-
cutting witness being unable TO positively
Identify him as her assailant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
CASToRIA..
Special Notice.

Mr.. Manly B. Ramos has charge Of the
piano. organ and music house OF the
Manly i. Ramos Company az the old
stand. No. 10 east Broad street II
would be well to sec him as the present
stock Of goods is being sold at remarkably
low prices 10 make room Tor the new
pianos arriving each day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. July ~
Special Mr. J. Gardener was seriously II
not fatally injured at the Belmont Planning
Mills to-day by a piece OF flying timber,
which became caught In the knives Of the
planers and was hurled against him with
great velocity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
CLARKE cOUNrY NEuiS.
NJ. John T.. McGuire to Lecture Very
Hlrh Pricr- for Mhenf..

BERRYVILLE. VA, July 27-Special-
The Berryv.ne German Club WIZ give tho
second german of the series on. Tuesday
night at Winston Han. Mr.. IL V. TIL
ford. of Washington. d. o., viii lead.
Fire broke out i'm the hands fmc resi-
dence Of Mr.. IT, ". Baker in Main
street. Saturday night but WIS eXtin-
guished by the neighbors before it could
gain much Roadway. IL was caused by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
Craig County's Contingent.

NEW CASTLE VA. July Especial
The Democrats Of Craig held their con-
vention to-day ana elected delegates 10
the Roanoke Convention.
1t is thought that the vote win be equal
~ divided between Tyler and Ellyson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Richmond Lodge No. l6i. J. o. s. B..
will give a grand picnic at Rlandon Park
this afternoon and evening for the benefit
OF their charity and sick fund. The com
mittee will try and show all who attend
q GOOD time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

or the unrestricted delegates Q can
safely be counted Tor Mr. Ellyson and 10
her of votes received by Mr. Ellyson is
1851 and that OF Mr.. Tylcrs vote lOu9ia.
or the ISIS delegates 20 whom the State
Convention is entitled. l.3sJ have already
been elected ana the remaining 1852 dele
gates will be elected during the next few
laVc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
Excprsion 70 ScottsvilIe via &. and o.

On next Sunday August lst. special
excursion viii leave Richmond from G..
d o.. James River Division station at
$50 A. NJ for Scottsvine and intermedi-
ate stations Returning arrive Richmond
at 6.l0 +. NJ. Rates from Richmond 10
Irwin. toe; Pomberton. 81; Columbia. SIS;
Scottsville. $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
CASTORTA-.
he ne u {, >,
.a; ;;;5i '&zHAZzZS.I + i.ii5

Gayton comes twelve miles. You car
save the difference I'm cost by ordering
Gayton from your dealers. or Of
GAY q LORRAINE COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
THE VOTE ron GOVERNOR.
Only Hundred and Finy-Nine More Dele
s.fes IN be Elected.

The following is the result Of the cleo
ton Of delegates for Governor and the
manner in which they have been instruct
ed TO vote up TO last evening, as far as
rarrrfag-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Wood-long sawed or split-sold by
Gay 4 Lorraine Company az lowest prices.
Also. Anthracite Clayton. Splint and
Steam Goals.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

GAY < Lorraine Company have larger
supply OF Anthracite this season than
.ver before. lowest prices and best coal.
Also Gayton. Splnt and Steam Goals and
Wood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28

Gay & Lorraine Company have a large
stock OF Anthracite. Gayton and Splint
Goals. oak and Pine wood Clayton Egg
$3.50. Nut S315. Stove. $4-delivered.
Save cost Of 600 miles transportation pa
tronize home laoor All dealers sell Cay
ton.
CASTORIA.
ne fae- n
s; ~ .Ghz2zZ-- III! III ;:;s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
New Boil Telephones.

23S3 Mrs 4. d. Bauer-residence.
SIS r. L. Smith q Bro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-28
7 trimmed Millinery.
700 Styles
}Untrimmcd Hats.

} 100 Colored Hats. l5c. and Csc. In
tbraids. such as Chip. Neapolitan. Ber-
(nina. Fayeil ard Beghorn, In Brown,
>Tan. Navy. Red. Green. HeliOtrope.
)Mousse and Black. The original prices
(now.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-07-23
N MINERS OUT.
5000 Men In tho Southern Coal Fields
Quit-Debs In West Virginia.

SPRINGFIELD, H., July 2l.-The
miners at Gerard, Green Ridge, Virden
and Barclay, who have been working.
came out yesterday. Reports received
here show that 1000 strikers came out
of the Southern field yesterday. AS
sumption miners joined with the Pana
strikers and forced the miners at Mo-
YEA out.
PARAMOUNT, W. Va. July 20. E. v.
Debs addressed the entire male popu-
lation of Fairmont last night and
about 200 miners from the neighbor.
ing ~colleries. The meeting was a very
enthusiastic one and he was frequently
applauded by the miners.
PITTsBURG, Pm, July 20. Some net
features will likely be introduced into
the struggle within the next two days,
but the leaders are maintaining the
greatest secrecy regarding their move
ments. 1t is believed they contemplate
calling on the railway organizations
for assistance Secretary Warner gave
out information that q meeting Of rail
way employees was held here Sunday
and the situation of the miners strike
thoroughly discussed. Resolutions
were adopted pledging support to the
strikers and each member was assessed
81 for the strike fund.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-07-23
RUSHED THROUGH HOUSE


Farm Conference Report Adaptable
Now In the senate.
WASHINGTON, July p. The confer
cnce report on the tariff bill wa;
adopted by the House shortly after
midnight by a vote Of 1855 to lis, and
ut loon to-day the report went TO the
Senate for action there.
This eclipses all previous records.
The result was accomplished after
twelve hours of continuous debate.
But two speeches were made by the
Republicans, n by Governor Dinglcy
In opening tho debate. md one by Mr..
Payne OF Now York In closing It, The
Democrats were thus forced to put
forth speaker after speaker, but their
bo~mbardment OF the Republican posi-
ton was unanswered.
In all, ten Democratic and one Pop
ulist speeches were made. Messrs.
Wheeler of Alabama, Swanson Of vir-
ginia, Ball of Texas, Lnnham of Tex
as, Kelly of North Dakota, Fleming Of
Georgia, Handy of Delaware. Mellow.
I'll Of Ohio, Berry OF Kentucky. Bailey
Of Texas and McMillin Of Tennessee
being the speakers.
The sugar schedule was tho main
point of assault, but the most inter-
sstinR feature of the debate occurred
when Mr.. Bailey and Mr.. McMiilin,
the two rival Democratic leaders,
crossed swords on the orthodoxy Of
the free raw material doctrine, the
former opposing and the latter cham.
~pioning IT.
Every Republican In the House who
was present voted for the report. The
Democrats, with five exceptions. voted
against the report. The exceptions
were: Slayden Of Texas. Broussard of
Louisiana, Meyer OF Louisiana, Davey
Of Louisiana and Klcberg OF Texas
The Populists and s~ilveritcs did not
vote solidly. Mr.. Shafroth Of Colorado.
Mr.. Ncwlands Of Nevada and Mr..
Hartman OF Montana, silvcritcs, did
not vote.
The Populists who voted against the
report were as follows: Baker. Bar.
low, Botkin. Fowler, Jett, Lewis,
Marshall, Martin, Peters, Simpson,
Strowd and Vincent Four did not
sote-Howard, Kelly, Stark and Suth-
.rland. The other Populists were alb
sent
An analysis of the vote shows that
$50 Republicans and s Democrats voted
for the report and lo6 DE mocrats and
t2 Populists against 1t.
The Red Cloud chief., 1897-07-23
CASHIER roc A
Would lie Illinois HAnx Kobbsrs Met
with Rcvoivers-Men Run Down.,

Would lie Illinois Hanx Robbers Met
With Rcvoivers Men Run Down.
ODEII, Ill, July 2l.-Two men en-
tered McWilliams' bank yesterday and
leveling revolvers ut the head Of Cash
Ter Van BuslSirk, ordered him TO throw
up his hands and pass over the cash.
Van Buskirk seized his revolvers
from n shelf under the counter and
raised them to shoot ut the intruders
when thu robbers opened the door and
escaped.
The cashier at once ran to the door
and gave the alarm. People on BIZ
cycles, horses, wagons buggies and
atoot followed tho would-be robbers.
who ran to the east of town, where
they jumped into a buggy driven by
two boys. They drove the horses hard
until they saw that the pursucrs were
gaining on them, when they leaped
out OF the buggy aud made for the
cornflelds.
hundreds of people were soon on the
scene. They surrounded the fields,
and, after several desperate attempts
to get away, the miscreants were
caught. Numerous shots were fred,
but no one was injured.
At n preliminary examination the
g gave the names of Frank w.
Jackson and Harry Howard, both hail
ing from New York. 1t Is supposed
that they are the anne men who MAIDS
two attempts to wreck the Wabash
pay car between Fairbury and Forest
last Saturday.