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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
DR.. j. william Jones.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. May O.
Special.-Dr. ]. VIM. Jones, chaplain Of
the Miller Manual Labor School and
former chaplain 10 the University, occu-
pied the University chapel Sunday morn
ing and evening. He was greeted by
large audiences on both occasions, rs he
has many admirers in that institution
among the professors and old students.
Mr.. Jones left to-day for Scotland
Neck y. c.. from thence he will go to
Wilmington 10 attend the Southern Bap-
fist Convention. which will convene in
that city on next Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
Blew His Head on.

CADIZ, KY. May 3.-Uri Wright. one
of the wealthiest tobacco buyers of the
State. and one of the most popular men
I'm western Kentucky shot his head off
last evening as he stood In front of his
sweetheart at her home near the city.
No reason is known for the suicide. The
tragedy caused a big sensation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

Score. r. II. T..
Pittsburg ......... O3O211O0x-1 10 l
Louisville ......... OO0001 3 o. 4
Summary: Earned runs-Pittsburg, ?;
Louisville, ?. Two-l ase hits-Smith'
Donnelly. Clarke. Three-base hits-Wer-
den. Horne runs-Smth. Stolen bases
Smith. Rrodie, DoIole plays-Padden'
Ely and Lyons. Johnson and Nerden.
First base on balls-Om Kiilen. !; of
Fraser. .. Struck out-By Killen. 8; By
Fraser. !. Left on bases-PittsburS, 6,
Louisville 3.
GAMES POSTPONED.
BOSTON. May 3.-The Boston-Phila-
delphia game was postponed on account
OF wet grounds. Two games will be
played on Wednesday.
CHICAGO, May 1.-The opening game
was postponed on account of wet
grounds and cold weather.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
the LIBERTY BANK CASE.
On Trial by n Danvisi" Jury-Burrough
still for the Prosecution.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. May Especial.
The Berry case was called at o'clock
this afternoon with Judge Barksdale. OF
Halifax. presiding. Mr.. A. II. Bur-
roughs, who had stated that other en-
gagements would prevent his attendance
has since made arrangements to be pres
ent. and was on hand with Mr.. NOEL
10 conduct tile prosecution.
Judge Mann. Judge Horsiey and Cas-
key and Coleman appeared for the de-
fence. and the following Jury from Dam
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
carr. IRBY RESIGNS.
The Ashland Council Commences Res
t.enahi. a. III. II -.

ASHLAND, Va SIey 3.-Special-Ae
a meeting OF ia, fo,.. -O~A,.. tv-nisnt
Captain Irby teLdered his resignation as
councilman The resignation was laid
on the table and a committee of three
was appointed to ask him TO reconsider.
The Mayors salary was reduced fro m
one hundred dollars 70 nifty dollars per
annum. This IS the first move for re-
trenchmont and reform and TIE conse-
quent reduction Of taxation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

Earned runs-St. Louis. !; Cleveland, j.
Home run-Douglas. Stolen bases-Socka-
lexis. Wallace, O'Connor. Double plays
Sockalexis and Childs thinner and
Childs: Cross and Conner. First base on
balls-On Hart. .; off McDermott. 3.
Struck out-By McDermott. .: by Hart 2.
Sacrifice hits-Dowd. Hartman and Te-
beau Time-Two hours and five minutes.
Umpire-McDOnald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
RICHMOND.

Summary: Earned runS-Norfolk, 3;
Richmond, .. Two-base hts--Hargrove,
McFarlan CD. Elberfeld. Lever. Gilroy.
Wells. Kahn CD, Pfanmiller. Home runs
Weddidge. Gilroy. Heydon. Stolen bases
-Shaffer CO Gilroy, Wentz McFarlan.
Hargrove, Weddige. Pfanmiller. Left on
bases--Norfolk. Z Richmond, q. Struck
out-By Pfanmiller-Sholta CD, Elsey
Lever. Hargrove; by Leever-McFarlan.
Pfanmiler. Shafer, Wentz. Heydon
First on errors--WcntZ. Pfanmiller Har-
grove. Shaffer. Goodenough. First on
bails-On Pfanmilier ] off Lever, ..
Hit by pitcher-Leahy. Weihl, Elberfeld.
Umpire, Mcnamara. Time. 2.3O.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
THE RECORD BROKE IN.
KilIc for Plttsburg. Pats Eight Batsmen
to shame,

PITTSBURG. VA. May 3-The nome
team opened the season here to-day sue
ressfuliy in every respect. Manager Don
ovan when he came TO the bat. was MADE
the recipient of several beautiful presents
from admirers The game was pretty
one throughout
Killen broke the seasons record Tor
striking men out. putting eight Of his OPP
moments 10 shame.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
READING Is Still EICKING.
Scores Mcnamara and Charges Him With
IncompeIencY

Incompeiency.
READING, PA, May 3.-Special.-The
Reading Club of the Atlantic League re-
turned from the Southern trip early this
morning, and were scheduled to open the
season here to-day with Hartford, but
rain interfered.
Manager Long has released Reagan,
Frank. and Meara. Manager Long says
that the bad weather last week and
Sunday knocked him out OF 20 per cent.
OF al least ScN admissions.
He declares that the umpire was not
justified in ordering Newell out OF the
game at Richmond. This umpire. the
Reading manager says. is not compe-
tent. and will very likely get his walking
papers before long.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
Invitation 10 Mckinley.

WASHINGTON May senator Mar
tin and Mayor Williams headed the dele
cation from Winchester to-day and in
vited Mckinley 10 attend the Shenandoah
Valley Fair in September. Mr.. Mckinley
entered the Masonic Fraternity there
during the war. He hopes to accept il
public business permits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
ORIOLES AND BRIDkGROOMS.
A CloseIy-PIaved Elev n-Inning Game lie
sult- in "a Tie.

BROOKLYN, May 3.-The regular sea-
son was opened in Brooklyn this after
noon with one of the most closely play
ed games of the season. At the end OF
the 18th inning the game was called on
account OF darkness. The grounds were
In very bad condition, and the game
started in with rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

Earned runs-Cfeveland. !. First base
by errors-Cincinnati /. Left on bases
cleveland S: Cincinnati, 8. First base on
balls-On Young. g. o; BreiteHstein, 4
struck out-By Young, 2: by Breiten-
stein . Three-base hit-Breitenstein.
Two-base hits-Young. Wallace. Sacrl-
flee hits-Young. Wallace. Stolen bases
Mexican GU, Sockalexis. O'Connor e..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
CAUGHT ON A TREsILE.
Struck by Passenger Train and FATAL,
Injured.

NORTON, VA, May 3.-Special.-Jake
Hubbard. a white man hailng from Scott
county. was badly injured to-day by a
Norfolk and Western passenger train on
a trestle. near Virginia city.
He was brought to Norton; Is being
cared for, but Is expected TO die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
No Game al Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. May Especial.
The opening game of the Atlantic
League season I'm this city with Newark
to-day was postponed on account OF wet
grounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

Beats Cincinnati by p'h' "
Hard Playing.

CLEVELAND. May 5.-Cleveiand pun
-, q, almost faultless game despite the
sact that Childs and McAleer were di.-
ahled and could not play SocAaie''s
found in Breitcnstein pitcher he coulu
not hit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

TORONTO. ONT, May s.-Harley Da-
wilson, the well-known Canadian bicy-
clist. will challenge Michael. Little
Welshman." for series OF races OF one
and five miles. the third distance to be
decided by the toss OF a coin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
How the Clubs Stand.
Where They PLAY Io-Da

Richmond at Norfolk.
Hartford at Reading
Paterson at Lancaster.
Newark at Philadelphia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
No Game az Lancaster.

LANCASTER. PA. May Especial -
The Lancaster-Paterson game was post
pone on account OF rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

Cleveland Won From Louisville in Very
Brilliant Contest.

ST. LOUIS. May 2-To-day's game was
brilliantly contested. and was witnessed
by over 5000 people. A wild throw by
Hartman gave Cleveland two runs. Hart
and McDermott pitched splendid ball, but
four hits being made off each delivery.
Score.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

The Decision of the National League on n
Play at StauntoD.

The controversy between Washington
and Lee University and th StddntOn
teams raises a point which was referred
to and decided by the National League.
The following letters bearing upon the
subject will no doubt be read with in
terest by all the devotees of the game:
Washington and Lee University.
Lexington, Va. April %. 1897.
n. T. Young ESQ., President of the Ma
tional League, Washington. ID. c.:
Dear Sr:-i shall esteem it a great IA
vor if you will decide point for me when
occurred in game of baseball be
tween our University team and the Staun-
ton team at stanton, Va.
The following were the conditions; BE
fore the game began, two ground rules
were made:
]. one base only on passed ball.
2. AS many bases as possible on Dioeh
ball.
I'm the latter half Of the seventh inning
with the score two to one in FAVOR or the
side in the field. the pitcher pitched a
ball to the batter. when touche1 w
catchers hands, passed by him and roll
ed back among the spectators. one OF
whom CAUGHT ~ and fNf
catcher, who was gong back to get It
VI ncA Ems Ddil "a. I,--
nan on second base, who ran IRON sec
ond TO home base on the passed CD bah.
VIII YOU decide for me VII 'ther under
the dgrcCn ents, that ball would be called
a passed (entiting the runner on seconu
to one base, or blocked Ddll. 'nllNilii1
him to as many bases as he could make
Thanking you in advance for your de-
cision. l beg to remain.
Yours very truly.
HARRY w. PRATT.
Phys. Dir. of Wash. and Lee Univ.
This play appears TO have been pass
ed ball. upon which tho basc-runner was
entitled TO but one base and the act OF
a spectator in returning the ball 20 the
catcher would not make 1t blocked bail
as. under the ground rule. the base-run-
ner should have remained on base attcr
advancing one base
IN. e. YOUNG President
I desire TO add that the play referred to
occurred, sle score being TO ], in favor
of Washington and Lee University, and n
terrific rain followed. upon which the
umpire called the game. If the BAH mad
been a blocked ball as claimed by the
captain of the Staunton team, the score
would have been a tie, as reported IN the
Sunday Times. but the President OF the
National League decided otherwise, ana,
as the score was only TO 1, when the
rain came up. under the rules II would go
back to even innings. and be TO 0. as re-
ported in the Saturday Times.
! have in my possession the above let
ters and am prepared. if demanded, to
have copies sworn TO before a notary pub
lie. HARRY w. PRATT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

Summary: Earned runs none. Two
base hits-Shindle, Smith. Stolen bases
Kelley. Double plays-LaChance (un-
assisted Jennings. Reitz, and Doyle
First base on balls-off Payne, !; OF Cor
bett. 9. Hit by pitched balls-Jones. Jen-
nings (g. Struck out-by Payne, !; by
Corbett. 3. Left on bases-Brooklyn IL
baltimore. 6. Sacrifice hits-Jones'
Reitz. Attendance, $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
SOME or rHE BEST GAMES OF the
SEASON YEST. RDAT.
The D,spracefui Tactics of the Senators
KiIien a Record Breaker-1he
Detailed scores.
n,.ul, of Yesterday. Games.

At Brooklyn rooklyn. g. baltimore .
a, PittsDurg-pitisDurg, :. LouisVine. =
Al Washington-New York, ., WASH
ingioD. o. ,,..,,
AT Cleveland-Cleveland G; CINCINNATI
..
At Boston and Chicago wet grounds pre-
vented any games.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04

Robinson out for interference.
cccre. r. ". r.
Rrooklvu ......OO001020 00-3 10
Baltimore .....00O0O2 0-3 3
Summary: Earned runs. none. Two
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-04
LOUISVILLE.

Total. ...... 49,. ..... u q
sWerden hit by batted ball
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
ANDERSON AND SHIPMATEs,
Who Murdered the Captain and Mate of the Olive Pecker, Will Be Tried at Norfolk.

Washington. Nov. 6.-The attorney general has advised the secretary of th+ navy that he desires to have the mutinous crew of the American schooner Olive Pecker tried at Norfolk, in the Hirst district of Virginia. It was first thought the case would be brought to trial at Boston, but the language of the statute is so explicit that the question of jFrisdiction undoubtedly would be raised and probably with success. if the crsw were taken for trJal to any point outside of the Norfolk district. To avoid chance. therefore, of failure to convict. by reason of a defect in the proce .dings, the United States marshal at Norfolk has been instructed to take custody of the prisoners, and United States Attor- ney White directed to proceed with the trial. The section of the revised statutes which fixes the jurisdiction of cases of this character is 730, which is as follcws:
 sThe tldal of all offenses committed upon the high seas or elsewhere out of the jurisdiction of any particular state or district sfla1 be in the district where the offender is found, or into which he is first brought"
 sclicitor-G General Richard will go to Norfolk tonight to spend Sunday with
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
TIDE MAY CHANCE RESULT NOT SURE Unsigned Ballots Play an lmpor-
 tant Part IN MARYLAND COUNTIES Four Hundred and Hinety-FiVe in Son. erSet COutp'tad By Democrats. ON THE D. SION OF THE COURT May Ref in Contest as to Several
 Other Counties.
May Res : in a Contest as to Several
 Other Counties.
WOOD COUNTY, OHIO, IS NOW SETTLED
From the Doubtful It Goes Into the Republican Column-Chairman Nash, of the RepubIi- cans, Does Not Believe Contest Will
 Be Made By Democrats.

Baltimore, Nov. 6.-The board of su- pervisors of election of Somerset county met today and found that 495 ballots lacked the signature of the judges, as required by law.
 The board adjourned until Monday, when Attorney General Clabaugh is ex- pected to be present There is con- f1ct in the law, one section declaring that no ballot shall be counted which lacks the signature of the judge, while another section states that each ballot shall be counted. It will probably be taken to the court by the democrats.
 The attorney general says on this point: Tt is impossible to say in ad- vance of the decision of the question by the court of last resort how 1t shall be ceunted."
 If the court declares these ballots H. legal it may affect the result in several counties.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
Hannis Tayior's Statement

Washington, Nov. 6.-Hannis Taylor, ex-minister to Spain, tonight made the following statement:
 "To the Associated Press: As certain journals have deemed 1t necessary to assert that the present administration is in no wise responsible for my acts as a private citizen, I deem it my duty to ratify that statement The recent pub lications signed by me and based upon data accessible to everybody, were made upon my sole personal responsibility and from sense of publicsduty, which cannot doubt is fully appreciated by the people as whole, who were fully entitled to my testimony. I am sure the present administration is doing it's whole patriotic duty, and I have 10 adverse criticisms for 1t whatever. On the other hand, I cannot believe that anyone authorized to speak for it has ventured to criticise me in any particu- lar, as all know that have discharged every obligation due to it, whether per- sonal or official, with punctilious full- ness Signed. Hannis Taylor"
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
FIRE IN THE HOLD.
A Steamers Predicament, Which Was We'll
 Handled By Cool Captain.

New York, Nov. 6.-Richard Croker was writing letters in his room in the Murray Hill hotel today, preparatory to taking his departure for Ashevile, N. C., with Randolph Guggenheimer, Col. Asa Bird Gardiner and William As- tor Chanler. Mayor-Elect Van Wyck is not to accompany them. MT. Croker has not entirely recovered from the in- disposition from which he had been suf- fering. MT. Croker had a number of callers today.
 The instant it was discovered that the flames could not be extinguished by or steam turned on the cargo and had the ships speed increased to her full ca pacity.
 There were thirty-one passengers aboard, but such coolnsss and caution were exercised by the captain and his officers that not one of them knew there was anything the matter until they reached Norfolk, and some of them do not know even now.
 About o'clock, after 1t was found that the fire was too stubborn to be handled successfully by the crew, the Norfolk fire department was notified, and by il o'clock Fire Chief Ryan had put the flames out, using six tanks of the chem ical engine to do it.
 It is impossible to state the loss, but 1t will probably be large, as much va]l- uable leather and many cases of shoes were ruined to say nothing of the quar- ta;y of the excelsior.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07

I have modified it as far as, I esteem, lies in my prsrogative, and must, tn re- fore, decline to go any further. I shall lay your demands before the council to- night and will inform you of their ac- ton. Very respectfully,
 J. J. YOKUM, Intendant. Hon. J. J. YolSum, Intenlant of High larHd PallS
 Dear sir-Your 1.tter of this date re- ceived and noted. In accordance with my note to you of today I have ordered a quarantine put on at once against the town of Highland Park. This will be kept in force until you withdraw your quarantine against this city. Very re- SD. ctfully.
 JOHN H. CLISBY, Mayor. Mayor Yokum replies as follows: Hon. J. H. Clisby, Mayor of Montg omery. Dear Sir:--I acknowledge receipt of your notice of quarantine. No action has been taken by the town council of Highland Park in reference to tha quar- antine since my last communication. Very respectfully,
 J. J. YOKUM. Intendant.
 Town City
 A combination town council and citi- ZenS meeting was Helu III I1lSHiohN Park tonight. Mayor Clisby's demands were discussed, but the meeting ad- journed without action on the matter of the quarantine, and the town now stands quarantined against the city, and the city against the town. The Parkers consider that Montgomery mayor is inclined to dictate to them.
 There is only one store in Highland Park. "Stucky's grocery" bus MT. Stuckey proposes to protect the eighty families of the town from want, and to- night he order goods from Columbus and Atlanta, as Montgomery, the regular market, has quarantined him and his people. The Central railroad passes through Highland Park before it reaches Montgomery, and provisions can there fora come in from the Georgia cities.
 Ten guards of the city are guarding approaches from the Park, and no per- son will be allowed to come from there during the day or night until further notice. It is believed by few persons that the whole thing is municipal joke, although a majority regard it as serious. Mayor Clsby seems very much in earnsst, and the Parkers are entirely resolute. ..
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
Work Not Yet Ended

New York, Nov. 6.--The conference of government appraisers and tobacco ex- aminers from various parts of the UnNed States, called by Secretary of the Treas ury Gage on the recommendation CT Appraiser Wakeman 10 enforce honest fmportations of tobacco by uniformity in classification, met again here today. After a two hours conference an ad- journment was taken until Monday. when resolutions calling for uniformity of classification of tobacco in all ports of the country will be submitted for ap- proval or rejection.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
Her Carro on Firo

Norfolk, Va., Nov. 6.-IThe Merchants and Miners steamship Gloucester arrived about o'clock this morning, after s3xty-mile run with part of her cargo ablaze. The fire was first discovered about 10 o'clock this morning, when the ship was off Hog Island, tine smoke of the burning excelsior being detected by those in the engine room. An investiga- ton was Immediately made and the fire was discovered in the hold of the vss- sel under the forward hatchway deep down among the fnnumerable bales of excelsior and leather. It was blazing ft:rcely and filling the hold with smoke.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
t,arter,s Verdict Ready

Washington, Nov. 6.-The board of Aa- quiry in the case of Capt. O. M. Carter, corps of engineers, who was charged with irregularities in the management of the river and harbor works in Sa- vannah harbor, has come to an end, and, as expected, the report of the board will reach Gen. Wilson, chef of the engineers. for his indorsement, in the course of a day or two. Capt. Carter is now in Washington attach;d to the bureau of military information and still retains his assignment as military attache at Lon don. No changes will be made in these details pending the final action of the war department in his case
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, Nov. 6.-There .s a big improve msnt in the yellow fever situa- tion since yesterday. The number of new cases is comparatively small, and the record of fatalities is considerabl lighter. Many recoveries were reported at the office of the board of health to- day and the people are convinced the backbone of the fever has been broken and in very short time the plague will be extermthated altogether. Business is improving.
 Today's record is as follows:
 NEW CASES.
 s. D. Kenecht, Eva Pearset, - Pizzet, S1gmon Blossom, O. T. Huter, Peter Montanzan, Miss Jennie Black, Kirsch Keith, Robert Gibson, Joe Revertimet. Jr.. Carl Ritter, c. A. Price, Henry D. Pomier, Jr., J. F. Snider, Dennett, Robert Lee Tullis, Charles M. Allen, Carroll Ritter, Alex Osa, Mrs. M. Dulac, Mrs. c. r. Hecket. Miss Margot Girard, Mrs. Annie Edawrds, Willie Edwars.
 DEATHS.
 Frank Tactilla Lou Washat, Victor Signuet, Giuseppe Carupuso, Leah Spiro. The board of health makes the follow ng report:
 Cases of yellow fever today, 2s; deaths today, 5.
 Total cases to date, 1,70O; total deaths, from yellow fever to date, 22S.
 Total eases absolutely recovered, 916; total cases under treatment, 585.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
THE NEWS CONFIRMED
Of the Attempt to Assassnate the President of
 BraziI-No Alarm Felt There.

Washington, Nov. 6.-United States Consul Conger, at Rio, has cabled the state department the following prlet confirmation of the attempt upon the life of the president of Brazil:
 Brazilian soldier attempted to as- sassinate the president of Brazil today. The minister of war, defending him, was killed. Great excitement, but no general alarm"
 The Brazilian legation has received the following cablegrnm from the minis ter of foreign relations at Rio de Ja- neiro:
 To-day, the 9th, the minister of war was killed while defending the presi- dent of the republic against an assassin. The president escaped unhurt. Public order is maintained"
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Southern Delegations Anxious to See the Pres
 dent on Business.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Senator Deboe and Dr. Godfrey Hunter, of Kentucky, saw the president today. Dr. Hunter expects to be appointed minister to Guatemala in a few days.
 There was an unusually large number of people at the white house, all anxious to see the president. The south was ss- pecially well represented. tbere being delegations from Texas, Mississippi Florida and other states. The presIdsnt is much concerned over the representa- tions that many persons are in a starving condition in Alaska and it is probable the matter will be fully discussed at the next cabinet meeting.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
MOBILE.

Mobile, Ala, Nov. 6.-The number of eases fell off one-half the usual average today. The names of the new cases are:
 Edward $. Head, Mrs. Cornelia Roos- we'll, V. Duplissls Bertha Bloss, Herndon Percy
 One death, Henry Williamson.
 Three cases of yellow fever are re- ported in Spring Hill neighborhood, Mrs. Pearl McArdle, Daisy Martin and Louis Walker.
 The Noble board of health removed quarantine restrictions today against freight of all kinds except household goods, from infected points.