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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

suspended. 500 have Joined the march
for living wages.
"Illinois. reports from this Stlte are to
tho eject that suspension Is practically
general and that miners are determined
10 continue the march until living wages
are secured.
"1yest Virginia, about 1900 miners have
ioincd the movement. Reports from va
rIous sections OF the State confirm the
belief that miners Will suspend. EGht
organizers left this city to-day for West
Virginia. Supply OF coal from that field
will be cut off In a very few days.
kentucky and Tennessee about 400
miners have suspended, others may be
expected TO follow.
"Kansas-NineTs are all AT work but
will hold a convention on Saturday IL Is
expected that they Will also suspend.
Alabama Reports indicate that 1900
miners or more have suspended Conven-
ton to-day. Nothing further learned of
their action.
"The supply Of coal IS fast becoming
exhausted at the various distributing
points Railroads are coniiscating ship
ments. Cities are almost without supplies
in fact. coal famine is near at hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
VOL. .I2-NEW SERIES. NO. l45.

the three officers. Wren. Hall and Glib
son for their part
TO avoid trouble Justice Crutchneid was
summoned and he signed a mittimus re-
manding Fife 10 jail
a SPEEDY TRIAL
chief Howard and Captain Angle con-
suited with Judge witt. who stated that
a special grand jury would be called fos
this morning az II o'clock, and the
case will be disposed Of as quickly as
possible.
When the case comes up before Justice
Crutchheld this morning there VIII
prObabl' be other parties present Tor the
purpose OF identihcations
There is little doubt that Fife will be
shown 20 have been connected with other
similar cases.
Fife IS nineteen years old. He was IN
the Police Court some months ago for
fighting and was fined. lie has never
been in jail before. but appears to be
worthless sort OF fellow. lie has done
some little work AZ Schleiser's restaurant
on Sixth street. His father Is employed
at a downtown foundry and he will prob
ably retain counsel for his hoy.
Three warrants were issued in the case.
two for attempted outrage and the third
for assault.
Colonel NJ. L. Spotswood has been re-
tanned as counsel by the parents OF Jo-
seph Fife. ,...
RITMORS OF LYNCHING.
There were some rumors OF a possible
attempt at lynching the negro Fife, who
was confineu I'm the city Jail last night.
While nobody of the police force be-
lieved that such a thing would be done
every precaution was taken against u.
Policemen Sale. Parkinson ana roster
were sent TO the jail as additional guards
and were on duty after midnight, until
the time came TO take The prisoner 10
the Police Court for trial.
A Times reporter was az the 1aii unli'
midnight and was relieved then by an
other representative. who stayed there
an night in case of any trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

a boy about eleven years old. The
mother soon concluded she could not
make enough 10 support her children and
decided TO leave for Jersey city, where
she soon found employment. Her children.
were left I'm charge OF her brother, one
Tom Watkins. who committed such a
brutal act that no doubt Will cause him
10 serve 4 term of years In the state
prison The children being without sup
port were placed on the pauper list and
the county regularly furnished rationS
once = month.
10 seems Il few evenings ago the oldest
child wandered oif from the house, near
the Held where some hands We're working
and begged FOR something 10 eat. The
little fellow was a pitiful sight. half
starved and weak. which condition at
once excited sympathy. He was told
that his uncle Tom was furnished rations
Tor them. The little fellow said he had
been told that but his brother and sister
got but little OF them. scarcely enough to
keep them alive. This cruel treatment
soon leaked out. The brute was aCcost-
ed 10y some of his race for such treat
msnt Tom became very angry when
told his nephew informed on him and
that night sought revenge
The negro boy was iiTst stripped Of his
clothing and then rope was tied around
each toe and the little fellow was hung
To a horse-rack about five feet from the
ground and the hellish work began. The
mend secured plank and commenced
dealing severe blows on the unfortunate
victim After beating him some minutes
blood was seen to flow. Watkins became
frightened and took the child down. car
rying him into the house. perhaps to die.
but after resting awhile the boy was
further cruelty treated by washing the
sores in salt and red pepper Had IL not
been for the timely arrival of its mother
the next day the boy no doubt would
have died
She AT once had a physician. who, after
making a careful examination. found his
back covered with blisters and almost
beat into jelly. The child was suffering
so much pain morphine had to be ad-
ministered. Grave doubts are entertain
ed as to its recovery. The mother OF the
child al once swOre out "A warrant against
her brother. who was brought TO this
place and tried before a justice.
watkins was sent 10 the grand jur,
and was committed TO Jail for further
trial.
At this writing the boy Is In very
precariOus condition, having had several
hemOrrhages. III IL ever RECEIVERS 1t can
never be strong and viii doubtless be a
dwarf.
The mother stated that last week she
could not sleep at night on account OF
thinking OF her children. who would APP
pear AT her bedside. calling for help. and
finally she decided To at once leave for
Virginia
The negroes are very much worked mp
over this crime. some OF them stating
that lynchng was too good for the VII
lain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
THE MINEBS' STRIKE.
Eight states Are Now Involved in the sus-
pension of Work.

COLUMBUS, O., July 15.-In a letter re-
ceived by President Ratchford from =. Il.
Sargent. Grand Master of the Brotherhood
Of I.Oco motive Firemen, Mr.. Sarg Mt offers
his personal assistance in any manner
deemed best by Mr.. Ratchford and also
suggests a plan for the membership or
the organization numbering 5O,UD, 10 assist
the strikers financially.
PITTSBURG. PA, July 15.-Foreign
coal is beginning 10 cut quite ngure IN
the Pittsburg market ana the miners
oOfiicials recOgnize the importance OF II.
They are for the time being satisfied with
the small amount of coal that IS being
dug i'm the Pittsburg district, ana from
now on will look after what they term
outside encroachments.
An important feature of the local situa-
ton WAS the shipment of several hundred
empty cars 10 West Virginia. They Will
be loaded with coal and sent to the lakes
filling. contracts made with Pittsburg ope-
rators.
The miners officials succeeded in keep
ing the men employed at the Keeling.
Eureka and Waverly mines from going 20
work to-day al the CO cent rate, which had
been offered to them by their employers.
In one or two agricultural coinlnunltleS
where the miners are on strike, the ialln-
ers have invited the strikers to organize
companies and send them with a wagon
into the surrounding country TO solicit
rather than cOnhscate supplies. me
strikers are taking full advantage OF the
invitation. Quiet rcigned to-day through
out the Pittsburg district, a truce seem
ing to prevail pending the outcome OF the
peace negotiations.
COLIMRUS, O.. July 15.-President
RachfOrd and Secretary Pearce nave j.
sued an Official bulletin NO. J. 10 the
miners II being n review or the situation.
The bulletin says:
"Our fight for living wages now covers
whole or in part eight States or the
union. IT Is a general suspension ana
no local settlements VIII be authorized
or recognized.
'grhe second week and the eighth day
Of our susncnsiOn brings with ~ greater
assurance of ultimate victory than any
preyious day our forces are increasing
avor,, hour. our determination is unfiinch-
inc and our actions are law abiding in
every particular
"'rho states and number Of miners in
volvod are as follows:
.W.stern Pennsylvania, fully % 600
miners have joined us for living wages
which makes suspension almost unani-
mous in every mine Ia the district Work
sim continues in the central field hut
steps will be taken In a few days looking
TO a SUSPENSION which Is believed will be
successful.
''Ohio, $500 miners have laid down
their tools in their demand for living
wages making the suspension general
excepting few local mines.
Indiana, ndNiccs received to-day report
every NINE and every miner in this State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
u. y. T.. q. cONTLATION
Opens Unde- Auspicions Circumstances In
Chattanooga,


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July 15-The
seventh international convention of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
began this afternoon with about 400
delegates and some Of the most promi-
nent Baptist leaders In the country pres
cnt The weather l. cool and pleasant
and everything points 10 one of the most
successful meetings ever held by the
Union.
Among the most prominent leaders
present are President John 70 Chap
man. Chicago: Nlce-presidents Rev c. H..
Seasholes, Dallas, Texas: f.. l.. Fowke,
Oshawo, Ontario; &. Il. Quigley, Lin
coin. Neb.; Secretary f. Il. Chivers,
Chicago; Treasurer Frank Moody Mil
waukee, Wis: Rev. +. W. Hunt To-
ledo. o.. chairman OF the Board of Man
ayers; Secretary II. W. Reed, La Crosse,
Wis. Rev. Carter Helm Jones, Louis
ville Ky; ex-Secretary Frank l.. VIII
kins Chicago. and Walter Ii. Merritt,
business manager OF the Baptist Union.
The Baptist papers Of the country are
we'll represented, and special arrange
ments have been made for the comfort
and convenience Of their representative
The handsomely and elaborately deco
rated city Auditorium was completely
filled at 10 o'clock. the hour of opening
this morning. Each State delegation oc-
cupied quarters reserved for IL and there
was no crOwding or confusion. ON tne
lUSfIIIu were rrdAfU Ait 0lll''Ao e'f
speakers. and in the choir gallery ABOVE
them was the excellentiy trained choir
of 500 voices
The convention was opened with n
short song service. led by DR.. J.. l.. hen
son. of Fort Wayne Ind. formerly secre-
tary OF the Board Of Managers The I'M
mense audience joined with the cholr IN
the singing. and great wave Of inspiring
harmony hOatcd through the building. Al
the close Of the song service DR.. Hanson
a 81. IaalfF md delivered
n fervent invocation. after which Presi-
dent Chapman made the opening address.
At the conclusion of President Chap-
mans address Or. l.. +. Hunt moved that
the provisional programme be adopted
as the convention programme. The mo-
ton was unanimously adopted.
The addresses Of welcome were dellV-
cred as follows:
on behalf OF the churches Of Chatta-
nOOga. by DR.. r. =. Garrett, pastor OF the
on behalf Of the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Society Of the city and state. by
Rev. N. D Jensries, OF knoxvllis' 1ts, 1snn,
on behalf Of the citizens OF chatta-
noOga by Mayor George W. Ochs
Dr. j. W. COnley. Of St. Paul. Mimi,
eloquently responded to these welcoming
addresses.
DR.. II. w. Reed. recording secretary,
then announced the standing committees
and leaders Of important topics of each
State represented in the convention.
"The Christ CoisyptiOn' Person, not
Proxy" was the subject OF an excellent
address delivered by Rev. DR.. Carter
Helm Jones, the distinguished Louisville
divine. Mr. Jones was at his best, and
held the close attention or his hearers
throughout.
Rev. Dr. d. j. McLaurin. OF Detroit.
Mich. closed the mornings session with
a strong address. using as his subject:
Divine Ownership; Human Steward
ship"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
BIMETILLIC PROPOSAL,
The mmissioners still in Quest of the
Elusive Agreement.

LONDON, July ia joint proposal OF
bimetallism was presented to-day on be
half OF the United States and France al
a conference held at the Foreign Office
between Baron De Cource.. the French
Ambassador representing France. Am
bassador Hay, Senator Wolcott, Former
Vice-President Stevenson. and General
Paine, representing the United States
Lord Salisbury Sir Michael Hicks-Beach.
Chancellor of the EXchequcr, and Mr.. \.
J. Ralfour. First Lord of the Treasury.
representing England and Lord George
Hamilton. Secretary of State for India,
representing India. The proposals, after
some discussion. were taken under ad-
yisement. and the British Cabinet will
give its answer at a subsequent confer
cnce
1t is reported this evening that an in
ternational conference viii be summoned
probably to meet in the United states,
with Great Britain participating. All the
delegates will be uninstructedwith regard
to the ratio. though II is well known
Of course. that a portion OF the United
States favors IG TO /, and France 10 i-2 20
!.
According 10 to-day's report. England 3
participation would mean Inda's. and the
prospect OF some concessions as TO the
Bank Of England's reserve and silver GER
uhcatos.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Gold Galore IN Alaska.

SAN FRANCISCO, July l5.-The Asso-
ciated Press has received a letter from
IA. a. Stanley. president OF the bins-
hamton (N. V Evening Herald COM
pauv. telling OF the wonderful gold dis
cOveries of Alaska.
The ice went out OF the Yukon about
June 18th and the river steamer Porteus
n. Weare, which wintered al Dawson
2e5 miles up. reached ST. Mchaefs June
9-fh The Weare brought authentic news
OF some OF the most wonderful gold
strikes in all the worlds history ana
brought also some forty-nye miners
every man bringing In from s'.up TO
<too ,no of dust ard nuggets. with an ag-
gregate of more than sl,oOo.0oo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
A Wife's Horrible Decd.

LONDON, July l5.-Emma Symosds.
the wife Of an engine filter, cut the
throats Of her four young children and
then her own last night. Symonds re-
turned home about o'clock this morning.
and as he entered his bedroom, he
stumbled over the bodies OF two OF
his children. turning in horror toward
the bed he saw his wife and two other
children sitting bolt upright, their throats
cut from ear TO ear. though life was not
then extinct. IL is not possible that any
will survive. The room was bespattered
with blood and II was evident that the
children who were lying on the foof,
fought desperately for life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Greene County.

STANARDSVILLE, July H.-Special.--
4 large crowd is in attendance to-day ar
Greene County Ciurt. The delightful
weather since the rain, together win
the mass-meeting AT l Il. NJ, brought the
people out. Notwithstanding the busy sea-
sOf
General Field aid Senator Morl~
of Albemarle, made speeches after tno
mass-meting which elected delegates 10
Roanoke.
The young people who have bicycles
seem to enjoy them very much, yet our
hills are better for developing muscle
than for the easy running OF the wheels.
Miss Susie Riddeil who died OF con-
sumption. was buried some distance M
the county Monday
Mrs George A. Bowler was buried al
her home. not far from town. this morn
ing. She had been paralyzed several
times. Her only child. Mr.. Willie Bowler.
who lives some distance from here couic
not come home on account OF the eN-
treme Illness OF his wife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
SPIN AND JAPAN
Reported to Have Arranged an Offensive
Alliance Against the United States,

LONDON. July ia despatch from
Paris TO a news agency here says that
inquiry at the American Embassy there
has elected a confirmation Of the rumor
that the governments of Spain and Japan
have arranged an offensive alliance
against the United States.
The terms OF the understanding which
is for the mutual protection Of Cuba and
Hawaii provide that in the event OF an
actively aggressive movement OF the Unit
ed States tending towards interference In
Cuban affairs or persistence In the an
nexation of the Hawaiian Islands, both
Spain and Japan shail declare war stimuli
taneously against the United States and
shall make hostile demonstrations along
both the Atlantic and Pacific coast lines
OF that country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
j. \, PEIRCL IPPOINTED.
Made Master Mechanic in the \. aud W.
Motive Power Department..

ROANOKE. VA. July 15.-Special.-Jas.
S. Pearce has been appointed master me-
chanic in the motive power department of
the Norfolk and Western railway. vice
II. 4. Gillis, resigned. Mr.. Pearce comes
here from the Chicago. Burlington and
Northern railroad, and will have charge
of the Norfolk and Western territory west
OF this city.
City Sergeant Tillett arrived here this
morning from Norfolk with eX-City Au-
ditOr w. A. Noble who was arrested there
on the 18th inst upon indictments by the
grand jury. charging him with embezzling
SJ17 Of the city's funds. He gave bond
of $1,000 in the Hastings Court to-day Tor
his appearance tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE effort OF
the Senate to dispose Of some OF the nom
nations on the executive calendar. which
il was agreed yesterday shoul be made
to-day. proved futile. The Senate went
into executive session early In the day
for this purpose. but Senator Harris, who
Ia anxious 10 secure confederation OF bis
Pacific railro ad resolution, refused 20
yield.
The contested cases were all. therefore.
prepared. and, upon motion of Mr. Harris.
The Senate resumed legislative business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
,ypoc,ors rhEArMENTOF 4 CHILD
starved. Tied Ur by The Toe ard Beat with
Pi,pk-In eI iiches of tn" LHw.

GREEN BAY. VA. July l0.-Sreciai--
ono Of the most brutal and afro
cious crimes that has ever oc-
cured I'm our midst and that
would make a heathen blush. has Just
rome n light in this quiet and peaceful
neiehborhood The story runs as follows;
LAST March Nelson Ewing a negro thief
was arrested here for steaiihs ana Wis
',,s,wards convicted by jury and SEN
fenced to one year in the penitentiary.
Nelson left wife and several small
ct.ldrsu To scuitie for living the eldest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
A pugjliSi kl,lf a,

CUMBERLAND. MD. July l9.-Lnomas
King, the pugillst. who acciden'auy sho'
himself i'm the abdomen. died al the West
ern Maryland Hospital this aiternoon.
King came here a stranger anu ~ "ts IS
tol1 nothing OF his fate until after 2
IL hurled, when his friend. J. II. Mallon.
~ Washlnxton. D. C., who alone knows
of their whereabouts. will carry me IN
forn4ation To them. 4 number Of friends
have taken charge OF the body. and in
tormert will le made IN ST. Patricks
Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Turke, Nodifles Her Demands.

CONsTANTINOPLE. July 15.-It IS un-
derstood that the Council OF Ministers to-
day agreed upon a reduction In the de-
mands OF Turkey for a settlement with
Greece. but still insists that all of the
passes. Elassona. half Of the Thikhala
district. and other territory shall belong
to Turkey. while Thessaly shall he evac-
uatcd generally. as installments OF in
demnity ara paid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
Nircinla posfmastrrs.

WASHINGTON. July i5.-The following
Virginia appointments Of fourth-class
postmasters were made to-day:
Fredericks Hall j. V. T.. Hardenbergh:
Haught. NJ. l.. Helms. keySvllle ~. ID.
Hammer: New River Depot q. G. Dudley;
Tilda. Jacob Mundy; Wilson's, A. q. But
terWOrth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

WASHINGTON. July b.-Israel ID. Har-
cett. OF Rocky Mount, \. C., and John
G. Hunter. OF Union, y. ., were To-day
nominated by the President to be post
masters at their respective homes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
~
Wk lOH ~ A.

WASHINGTON. July i6~forecast for
Friday. - =.
southwest winds.
For North Carroll na-fair; southeast
IN south winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16
nAxaE oI THEKMONkrEK.

The thermometer at the Times Office
Yesterday ranged as follows:
Q A. NJ, IS: u N. ~: y. H.. s.; .
age ~ 20 -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

DETROIT. july l5.-Thc Republican
Convention to-day decided upon Omaha
as the nsxt meeting place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-16

A reporter for The Times endeavored TO
sec DIR. aTylor last night TO get state
ment concerning Mr.. Gravely's charge
but the Doctor had not returned to the
civ lie will be here this morning, how
ever when he will. no doubt. have some
thing to say that will be interesting at
least.
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aTr,ATEHS.

On and after October It'll, 1896, and urti
further notice the following ferry schedule
will be in force.
Loa7e Alexandria, foot of King street, al
6 90, 7 30. 30. 30 10 30 ann IL &c
a. m, , 30, 80, . 80. 3 30, 30, 30
and 6 30 p. M
Leave Washington, foot of Seventh street
at q 30. 7 30, s 30, 9 80, 10 30 and II 30
u m, IL so, 1 30, 2 SO, 3 30, 4 30, 30
and 6 30 pm.
n &. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
9 80 q. III.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDIN Gs-STEAM.
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at 7 90 q. M, and Alexandria at &c
a. m, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at Same hours for
ST. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
c. w. RIDLEY, General Manage
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