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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
They Fell With the Timbers Sixty
Feet to the River.
ElGHTY-TW0 MEN WEREAT WORK
Aud Only Thirty-Eight Have. Been
Accounted For-The Crash Came
without a Moments Warn
ing, Carrying the Work
men Down to a Hor-
rible Death.

HOGANSBURG, y. Y. Sept. 6.-Abous
noon to-day two south spans Of tho In
tcrnational Bridge Of the NeN York and
Ottawa railroad, now under construction
across the st. Lawrence river about
three miles above 81. Regis, an INDIAN
village. fell wlthou, warning, with sixty
men at work on the bridge, AL being
thrown into the river some sixty feet
below. over thirty were picked up and
taken to Cornwall Hospital, and twenty
seven are now missing
The bridge consists of three spans. OF
which two were completed, and the third
was nearly completed, when the south
pier gave way at its foundation, causing
both spans 10 fall into sixty feet OF wa
ter, taking Its load Of human freight
with il. The names OF the killed and
drowned cannot al present be ascertained.
The scene of the accident Is located about
four miles from Hogansburg, above the
ST. Regis Indian reservation.
THE PIER GAVE WAY.
The bridge that gave way was being
built across the ST. Lawrence river at the
foot 0f Long Sault Rapids near Rein
hardts Island. The water at this point
is known to be as swift as any part o.
the river The immediate cause Ot tho
disaster and the giving away OF tho
spans seem to be from the washing
away of one OF the large piers. Late re-
ports from Cornwall hospitals say thirty
three men have been taken out OF tho
river and transferred 10 the hospital.
Eighteen OF them have since died.
It seems probable that the death list
will reach thirty. Many OF the men are
terribly injured.
As far as learned eighty-two men re-
ported for work this morning. OF this
list only thirty-eight have actually been
STORY OF AN EYE WITNESS.
CORNWALL, ONT, Sept. 5.--An eye
witness Of the fall of the New York ard
Ottawa Railroad bridge says he was SIT
ting on the bank Of the river watching
the busy wOrkmen above him, when.
without warning. there came a fearful
crash. Two spans OF the bridge collapsed.
the immense mass OF timber and iron
dropped down, and the agonizing shrieks
OF the men who were being crushed III
the wreck were drowned by the rushing
waters. Then he saw bodies coming To
the surface, and the work OF rescue bee
gan.
This was helplessly Inadequate there
Bong only few boats in the vicinity
az. very few men who would undertake
20 swim out into the turbulent waters
Many who might have beon saved, were
drowned before help could reach them.
About fifty OF the men employed on tho
span were Americans, who came hero
10 work for the Phoenix Bridge Com
pany. The remainder were mostly In
dians who acted as assistants. Every
man on tine division went down with tho
wreck. Many ei hose who escaped.
climbed up The .yol work which still
rested on piorr "a ether end. The scene
around the Hotel Dieu, where the
wounded and the dying were taken, Is
a heart-rcndmg spectacle. The wives and
relatives OF missing men are auxiousiy
inquiring after their loved ones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
No DUTY UPON
RELIEF SUPPLIES.
The President Issues a Proclamation
That They Enter Cuban Ports
Free of Customs Duty

WASHINGTON. Sept. 6-1he President
to-day issued the following:
Executive Mansion, Sept. 6. 1898.
"By virtue of the authority vested in
me as commandor-in-chief OF the army
and nav. Of the United States Of Ameri-
ca, i 90 hereby order ana direct that
upon the occupation and possession OF
any ports and places in the Island Of
Cuba by the forces of the United states,
beef, cattle and other food supplies, In
tended Tor the relief OF the starving IN
habitants of The island. may Dee admitted
free of duty, subject 70 the discretion OF
the commanding officer " the United
States forces at the port oi entry. who IS
hereby charged with the responsibility
for the gratultous distribution Of said
food supplies 20 the starving inhabitants
of the island.
(SigneD WILLIAM MKGNLEY."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
FIGHTING IN GAMBIA.
Mussulmans and British Soldiers
CIash-Thc Town Sbellcd.

GAMBIA. ISLAND OF CRETE, sept.
6-S =. M.-Candil Is I'm state or an
archv the collision between the Mussul-
mans, who were demonstrated against
European control and the British au-
thoritles who have been installing Chris
tians as revenue officers, eliminated to-
day I'm bloody lighting between the Mus
sumans and the British troops
Riots occurred In various parts OF the
city and many were Killed. When mo
outbreak was ncrcest a warship stationed
IN the harbor began firing shells, with
the result that a portion OF the city Is
in flames.
The greatest confusion and uproar pre-
walls. and it is feared that the night VIII
not pass without further pillage ana ae-
structiOn Tho trouble began Wlth tne
attempt of tho British military authorl-
ties 10 install Christian officials. Ihey
had appointed a council OF internal con-
troll 90 administer the uthe revenues ana
a detachment Of soldiers was stationed
outside the Office as a precauton.
A crowd of unarmel Mussulmans who
had been demonstrating against the
Christians. attempted to force an en-
trance into the office.
The British soldiers fired and wounded
several The Mussulmans ran for their
arms. and. returning attacked the SOL
diers
Other Nussulmans spread rapidly
through the Christian quarter, shooting
into windows and setting many houses
and shops on fire.
III rs reported that the British consul
has been Killed
CANEA. sept. g. via PARIs.-Four
warships have started for Gambia, where,
il is reported. three English persons have
been killed aud four wounded. and SIX
Mussulmans Killed.
Special precautions are being taken here
and at Rotimo troops are being held IN
readiness.
The aghtng has ceased at Candia, but
the fires continue.
CANEA. September 6-The Turks set
fire to the whole town of Gambia. The
only warship there at the time Of the
outbreak was the British gunboat Haz-
ard. which landed "a party OF marines
90 assist the one hundred and thirty
British troops there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07

the withdrawal Of the boilers. the ad-
we implore the Populists Of every
State 70 pay 10 heed nor to attach i'm
portance TO this small sioughing of OF
uartv timber but TO maintain an aggres-
sive warfare on tho line hitherto follow
ed to build up and preserve our state
and local organizations in accordance
with the recommendations OF the
National ORGANIZATION Committee as
adopted AZ Nashville July 4. 1897. and
the subsequent agreement between our
two national committees ~ Omaha, June
IS. lsss. relying on the patriotism and
good Judgment Of men advocat ting both
politics Of party management 90 heal
their differences before the time fixed
for our national convention"
The above resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted by the delegates' in whole or
ln part from tho states OF Michigan,
Indiana. Kentucky. Missouri. Illinois,
Ohio, Tennessee and Arkansas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
ANGL0-GERMAN AGREEMENT
It is Mainly Commercial, But Provides
for Adjustment of All Differences.

LONDON. Sept. G.-The Pan Mall Ca
zette this afternonon. says 81 has COM
plete confirmation Of am existence Of an
Anglo-German agreement. which Is MAIN
lv commercial. but the paper adds. pr0-
vide5 "a basis for the adjustment OF All
differences regarding territorial questions
IN AN parts of the world.
LONDON. Sept 6.-Ihe Pail Mall Ga
zotte also published alleged details OF the
agreement said 20 have been arrived at
between Great Britain and Germany,
but they We're not csbled 10 the Assoc
ciated Press. the officials OF the Foreign
Office here said they were far beyond the
t.uth.
Tho Foreign Office officials added that
the agreement is yet incomplete. IL re-
lates generally 10 Anglo-German In
terests IN China. Africa and elsewhere,
but it is not precise IN its stipulation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
ADMIRAL DEWEYS SHIPS.
They VIII BE Put in shape for Any
Emergency Sunkcn Spaniards.


WASHINGTON. Sept. "a report from
Constructor Camps az Manila, just re-
ceived here. states that aside from the
small gunboats which have been raised
and put into the service of Admiral
Dewey. none OF the Spanish ships OF war
enS~ged i'm the battle OF Manila Bay is
likely 90 be raised.
Mr. Capps was sent 20 the Asiatic sta
tion especially TO assist I'm putting the
squadron I'm nrst-class condition for any
emergency. Already the flagship olympia
and the gunboat Raleigh have been dock
ga and cleaned AZ Hong Kong and the
Boston arrived there last Saturday FOR the
same purpose.
Within the course of n few weeks. at
the outside. Admiral Deweys squadron
will have been thoroughly renovated and
reinforced. as it has been by the Mon
tcrey and the M0nadnock, and with other
ironciads within easy reach. the Admiral
will be in shape 10 meet any who may
threaten 10 disturb his possession Of Ma
Mia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
Mr.. BAYARO'S CONDITION.
He Spent Restless Night. But Rested
Comfortably Yesterday.

DEDHAM MASS, Sept e.-EA-Secre-
tary Bayard passed a somewhat Restless
night. but toward morning grew more
comfortable. aad to-.a, he was resting
well
DEDHAAT. MASS. September 6.-Mr.
Bayard passed a comfortable day. being
fully conscious and taking nourishment,
80 that while his recovery IS not Yet
assured. II is considered probable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
FIGHTING YELLOW FEVER.
Two Suspicious Cases Near Meridian.
\ ALBANIA Quarantincs.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, September g.
The state of Alabama has put on quar-
antine against New Orleans, but not
against Jackson. Miss.
NEW ORLEANS. September 1.-TWO
suspicious cases of fever are announced
near Meridian by Or. Sully, Of the Mis-
sissipul Board 0t Health. An expert has
been sent TO investigate Meridian has
temporarily qu4ranuned against New
Orleans
The Louisiana Board Of Health has
not yet issued any report on the sus-
niciols case of fever which was under
Investigation Yesterday and as TO what
Dr. Carter reserved his opinion Al the
office of tho board 81 was announced that
the case was c0nvalescen-, ana. there
fore. dihcult to diagnose. Olher cases
aro under INVESTIGATION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
TILLMAN IN PORTSMOUTH.
The South Carolina Senator Visits the
City and is Banquetted.

PORTSMOUTH. ". IT,. September G.
United States Senator Benjamin x. TILL
man, OF South Carolina. accompanied by
Senator William t. Chandler, arrived
here this morning and was shown over
the city BY Mayor John s. Tilton and
Hon Frank Jones. The party visited the
navy yard and was received b Commo-
dore Remey. \ banquet was rendered
Senator Tillman AT Hotel Wentworth
this afternoon by Mr. Jones. Senator
Tinman left for Manchester this sysa-
Ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
MISS WINNIE DAVIS.
There is a Notable Improvement in Her
Coudition-Iti il Now Encouraging.

NARRAGANsETT PIER, r. l., Sept.
e.-Miss Winnie Davis passed restless
night. but was more comfortable to-day.
There Is no material change In her con-
ditlOn.
NARRAGANSETT PIER. II. J., Sept.
s-P. M.-rhere waa quite a noticeable
improvement In Miss Davis condition To-
night and the day for the patient, was
both comfortable and encouraging.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
THE HOSPITAL CLOSED.
Record OF Hospital at Camp Thomas
Which Has Been severely Criticised.

WASHINGTON. Sept G.-The following
telegram was received to-day at the War
Department.
Chattanooga Tenn. Sept 6.-General
IT, g. Cor5n Washington: Second Di-
vision Third Corps Hospital closed yes
terday. This is the one that has been
the most generally and severely criticised.
Following is its record since established
June 10th. Total number OF patients
two thousand four hundred and sixty
two. total deaths. thirty-three. or these
cases TWO hundred and seventy We're ty-
nhoid. and of the total deaths twenty
eight were from typhoid
(5lgneD IT, v. boNNIoN,
Brigadier-Gcneral.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
PRESIDENT IN HARNESS AGAIN
He and Mrs. Mckinley Return To
Wnshingion Rcneiitted by Thor Trip

WARRINGTON, Sept. THE train
bearing the President and hrs. Mckin-
lcy and their party, reached tho Penn
syivanil railroad station promptly at
1.30 A. NJ to-day. Ihs carriage from Tho
White House met them. sad the President
and Mrs. Mckinley were driven directly
there The Chief Executive and his wise
show the beneficial cftecis Of their bri2f
outing. and express themselves as Delns
greatly pleased with their vacation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07

for membership on the State Committee.
4 resolution offered by Or. Jones re-
affirming tho ST. Louis platform. except
the civil servica plank. and endorsing
the administration OF President Mckinley
was adopted.
The convention mcets at Hanover to-
day The delegates elected in Wllkinsons $
Hall favor Mr Russell for Congress.
Those chosen IN the Shafer building are
opposed 20 Mr. Russell, and want Post
master Welsiger. Of Manchester.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION.
Thirty-Fivc Cases 60 Date at Orwood,
But No Dcaths-Type Mid.

WASHING Sept. "a report re-
ceivcd at inc Mafiue Hospital Service
from Surgeon il. X. Carter shows that
the total number OF yellow fever cases
which nave made their appearance at
Orwood. Miss is thirty-hye, but up 10
tlIs time there have been no deaths.
The disease bias been traced, according
TO Surgeon carter, from Orwood 10 Iay-
lo~ "a small town on the Illinois Central
railroad. in northern Mississippi, where
five cases were reported on July 10th.
THE disease is OF very mild type, like
fbat ON tho Mississippi coast last year.
and mo danger is apBrehended by tho
officials that 80 win become serious In
character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
ASKS TO SEND GUNB0ATS.
Spain Wants 20 Maintain Her Sover-
eighty i'm the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, September G-Ihe
Spanish government has requested of this
government the privilege of sending "a
few small gunboats to certain of The
Philippine Islands where the insurgents
are particularly active, with view or
maintaining Spanish sovereignty there
The matter was discussed at to-day
Cabinet meeting no announcement has
been made ass to- the result of the con-
sideration of the matter, but 80 is under
stood that the request viii Doe granted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
WILL INSPECT THEM ALL.
Secretary Algcr to Make Tour OF All
the Various Camps in the Country.

WAsHINGTON, Sept. 6.-secreiary Al
ger announced to-day that he intended to
make a tour OF the various camps at
which large bodies Of men are now sta
toned with view 10 ascertaining Tor
himself the exact condition OF AFFAIRS.
The Secretarys intention is TO start very
soon, probably next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
NO CRUEL TREATMENT.
Dewey Unable TO Confirm Reports OF
Insurpent Cruelty To Prisoners.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 6.-Admiral
Dewey was recently called upon 70 lnVes-
tigate reports that the Spanish prisoners
taken bv the insurgents I'm the Philip
pines were subjected 10 cruel treatment
cable message was received from
Admiral Dewey to-day. saying that the
story probablv origI.ated from the fact
that insurgents were unable 70 meet the
wants of the sick Spanish soldiers owing
10 a lack of physicians and medical sup
piles. He said he had been unable 10
find any proof Of acts OF cruelty on the
part Of the insurgents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
FAVOR ANNEXATION,
The General Sentiment in the Philip
,incs Favors Outright Annexation.

MANILA. Sept at meeting yes
,o~dev of twenty leaders Of the Phil
ninos all sections. called 70 discuss the
LII, ~ these Islands. eighteen OF them
-,,era emphaticaly in favor Of outright
a,nexation 10 the United states and two
we're in favor Of a republic. The general
native opinion is that II is best to adopt
United States Consul Williams susges-
80, md offer liberal inducements 10 the
,rGenendence factions 10 cooperate and to
-evyard the services rendered.
THE United States cruisers Olympia and
Raleigh returned here from Hong Kong
to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07

city of Rome will take on one hundred
Spanish officers ana 1901 men. II posi-
bic the steamship Will leave Friday Tor
Portsmouth. ". IT, where me men WI"
be embarked Tor santauder Spain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
TO CHRlSTEN THE ILLINOIS.
Gov. Tanner Has Selected Miss Daisy
Letter. Sister OF the Late Millionaire

CHICAGO, Ill, Sept. J.-Ioyefnor
Tanner has selected Miss Daisy Letter.
siaughter OF Levi Il. Letter, OF this city 10
christen the battleship Illinois, which
will be launched at Newport News the
Latter part OF this month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
Gen. Zuriinden's Successor.

PARIS. Sept. s.-General Borin has
been appointed acting military governor
OF Paris, i'm succession 20 General Zur-
OF Minister OF War.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
AGAINST THE WORLD.
Memphis Has Established a Universal
Quarantine Against Yellow Fever,

MEMPHIS. TENN, September 6.-As
announced sunday night, Memphis has
ouarantined against the world. That s.
no passengers VIII be allowed 10 leave
through. II 80 ticketed. in closed coaches.
Freight moves - usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
Drcyfus Not Dead

PARIS. Sept. s.-The royerrmens de-
nies the rumors OF the death OF Dreyfus
caDitul is regarded as indicating tnat
matters VII. be quiet for time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
The Prisoners to Return.

NEW YORK. Sept e-The arrange
rnents Tor the charerlng OF the steamer
city of Rome. by Captain Eu'ate. % fne
syan!sh nAyy. haye been completed Tie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07
BurstsF ForthaSSheLeaveS
the Palace.
The Procession Was a Brilliant Sight
in Its Gorgeous Costumes
rHEOUEEN OyERSHADOWED ALL

4. She Appeared on Foot Among Her
Pcople. Crowned with Diamonds
and Clothed in SILK and Velvet.
The Ceremony in the Church
Uas OF the Most lm-
prcssiyo Kind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-07

F'ofsos II eor wsdn~seA>:
ylrsiria-<Vf: stowsrs: croier Vs.
nesday risa. &c rtOUesy iso'niss; 70
riable win<N.
North CaroIAa---znuatss storing; ga
rable winds. : a.,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-03-26
CURRENT TOPICS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.

IN the senate. on the 18th. the leading feature
OF the open session was the speech OF Senator
Proctor, of Vermont, detailing his experience
and describing the scenes witnessed and the
facts learned during his recent visit TO the IS
land of Cuba......In the house, the entire Ses-
sion was devoted to the discussion of the post
office appropriation bill under the five minute
rule, the questions which occupied the most
time relating TO clerk hire and to rural free de-
livery.
THE senate was not in session on the 18th.
......I n the house the day was spent in conSid-
Grafton of the post office appropriation bill,
mostly in debate on the merits of the pneumatic
tube service in New York, Boston and Phila-
delphia. An effort to strike out the apprOpria-
ton for this service was defeated. but an
amendment was passed that no additional con-
tracts should be made. An amendment was
also passed making it i miSdemeanOr to pad
the mails before weighing to fix compensation
Of contractors.
THE senate was not in session on the 10th. 80.
In the house the bill for the free entry OF guns,
ammunition and other naval supplies and war
material purchased abroad was passed without
division.
IN the senate. on the 2ist. some minor bills,
to which there was no objection, were passed,
and the senate adjourned--....In the house the
bill for the relief of the survivors and victims
Of the Maine disaster was unanimously passed.
The bill reimburseS the surviving officers and
men for the losses they sustained TO an amount
not to exceed a years pay, and directs the pay
ment OF i sum equal TO I years pay to the legal
heirs of those who persisted. The remainder OF
the day was occupied in the consideration Of
the Old claim of John Roach, the s~hipbuilder.
for 1881 90, without any action being taken.
THE senate was not in session on the old
In the house the naval appropriation bill was
reported, but as it had not been printed, the
coutested-clection case of Thorp vs.. EppS. from
the Fourth Virginia district, was taken up and
debated until four o'clock. when tine house, Ow-
ing to the illness OF Mr.. Rhea (Ky.), who was
to speak, adjourned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-03-26
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

IN the senate. on the 23d. Mr.. Bacon
GA introduced a joint resolution urg-
ing the preservation of peace. The
bill for the relief of the survivors of
the Maine catastrophe was passed
without debate. Mr.. Gallinger IN. H.
made a fOrceable speech descriptive of
the horrors OF war in Cuba. The sem
ate then resumed consideration of the
bill providing for civil government in
Alaska, ard later took up the national
quarantine bill. In the house, by a
strict party vOte Of 15l 20 100. L. L.
Thorpe was given the seat from the
fourth district of Virginia. Mr.. Sidney
i. Epps, who held the certificate, being
unscatcd.
THE managers OF the Joint Traffic as
ISOLATION, on the 23d, approved the an
nual recommendation of the General
Passenger association. granting special
excursion fares Of rs per capita for
students returning home for the spring
holidays. Special passenger rates
were approved also for the grand IN
campmcnt of the Knights of Pythias to
be held ut indianapolis, August 22-29
next.
THE Italian chamber of deputies, on
the 23d, adopted, by a vote of POI to Z,
the committee report recommending
political censure' against former Pre-
mier Crispi, who had been accused of
completely in the Bank of Naples can
dals and also of tratficking in decora-
tions. He will not be prosecuted.
The supreme court of Montana has
handed down Il decision affirming the
sentence of John p. Bloor. convicted of
secreting and thus defeating the pas
sage of what was known as the county
salary reduction bill, while he was Sec
rotary of the state senate.
TIE United States has purchased, in
England, from the firm of NickcrS. Son
& Maxim, S375,O 900 worth of rapid-tire
guns for the navy. The United States
wanted five times as many as this, but
the firm could not supply them in time
to be available.
The activity at the Charlestown
(Mass.) navy yard continues. Orders
were issued, on the 23d, for the employ
ment OF II men in the engineering de-
partment, on the gunboat Machias, in
making necessary repairs.
SECRETARY LONG has determined to
bring into service the eight old single
turreted monitors used during the war.
and since lying at League Island navy
yard, Philadelphia.
On the 23d Capt. Sigsbee was ordered
to hold himself in readiness for sea
duty. The other officers of the Maine
who had not already left Havana were
ordered home.