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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
BELATED EFFORTS.
New York Now Agitating the Question
of Protection from Hotel Fires.

of Protection from Hotel Fires.
NEW YORK. March I.-The following
preamble and resolution relating TO the
Windsor Hotel fire were passed unani-
mousy to-day by the Board OF Alder
men.
Whereas the terrible catastrophe in
the shape of the Windsor Hotel fire. with
the accompanying loss Of life and mil
lions of property, has yividly called the
attention TO the public necessity of pro-
tectng the lives Of people. therefore
Resolved That the Legislature is re-
spectfully requested TO pass, and the Cow
oruOr TO sign. "a bin which will give the
Commissioner OF Buildings I'm the city Of
New York fun power and authority 10 in
vcstigate. and if necessary. 10 0emonsn
an hotel buildings an said city not abso-
lutely fire proof.
proprietOrs of ten hotels. members of
the Hotel Mems Association. called upon
Commissioner Thomas j. Brady Of the
Department Of Buildings to-day the OBJ
iect being to advise with him as to the
best means Of protecting guests from
fires. They said that a bin should be
framed having for its main object the
conferring upon the building and fire de-
partments, such discretionary powers as
would 6e as arbitrary as possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
THE REPORT DENIED
Mr.. sherman Not Only Alive bat Bet
ter aud Resting Easily.

Following is the message received from
Sanfiueo DENYING the report of Mr.. Sher-
mans death.
SANTIAGO. March IL mere ls no
frlfb in tne statement published in the
United states and cahlod back here rep
resentIng that John sherman IS dead. II
is iucomfrehenslhle how these reports
originated.
Tbe American Line steamer Paris. Cap
Tain Frederick Watkins. arrived here tins
evening before dark. and II was immc-
diatclv reported that Mr.. Sherman was
not only alive but better resting easily,
and expected 90 recover.
Hc wiU Dee transferred. if all goes fav-
orablv. 10 the United States cruiser Chi
caeo on Thursday. The cruiser Is now
coaling at Kingston, jamaica.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
BACK FROM CUBA.
Two Companies of the 202nd New
York Have Reached Savannah.

SAVANNAH. GA. March 2f.-The
headquarters, the band and Companies h
and ID. OF the Two Hundred and Second
New York Regiment, reached the city
late tonight. They came up on a river
hoat that had been chartered by the Gov
ernnent 10 bring troops from the city
quarantine station 10 port. The officers
and men who arrived were thoroughly
disinfected at the station. The remain
ing companies are aboard the transport
Thomas. on which they came from Ha-
yana. and will be disinfected and brotirht
TO the city tomorrow. Tho regiment viii
go into camp and remain until mustered
out OF the service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
THE P0PE'S HEALTH GOOD.
His Physicians say. All Things Con
eiderrd "A CruIi Nj rr Enftcr

ROME March 2l.-The PODc's ply
slclan Dr. LappOni. and Professor MAJ
zani visited his Holiness az 3 o'clock this
evening and found his general health
good and the seat OF the recent operation
improved. COnversng with them. the
Pope expressed deep grief az the false
stories circulated AS 90 his health. espe-
cially the reports about a second opera
tion. which had so disturbed Catholics
deeply interested in his welfare.
After the visit the physicians declared
that his condition OF health. all things
considered. cOuld not hn helter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
A SHOCKING ACCIDENT
Allen Licber Has His Leg ana Arm
Cut or.

A distressing accident occurred on tns
James River Division Of the hes1l' ~, H.,
and Ohio railway yesterday al'S' ,...,',,.,,id
which Allen Liebcr, "a slHlt,u-s N't 'tt.,ii,,
youth. had his left arm ana leg so o",e.dd
manaied that both had To be ampu'a''u
last night. g.. not
known. though 10 is understood ln3'
Young Liebcr was playing near tne lal-
road track about 4 O'Clock WIN Solu'
friends when a freight tram came 14oil7.
IL was near the pump nous. -, tbs
Ideber IL seems. tried 10 jump "l W.
train, and i'm some WY LOST nis nalail,
and fell under the wheels, which pdsseu
over his leg and arm. A..
The shock was very severe, ana we
hov's limbs We're irightfully manElcd. iie
was nut I'm "a wagon and carried To the
Virginia Hospital. where Or. Husn lay
Tor was summoned and FOUND tu"t
would be necessary TO amrui~te we ~
leg and arm. which was do'". Ine le5
was amputated just below hs Knee ana
the arm at the shoulder. loun@ ii-p'l
stood the operation fairly Wcil, ana Mts
doing as well as could be expected l'9'
Iie5er was employed az the p. II.
MayO tobacco factory. and D. nti5hb
fellow. lie Is the son OF Mr.. - ! l-ileoeIi
who keeps "a grocery store at second ana
Canal streets and who resides at lio'
Ashland street.
Othcr Accidents.
A negro man named Abncr Tell, who
lives near the Broad-Street Baseball
Park. was run over and badly hurt by
a shifting engine near the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac freight de-
not about T.fO o'clock Yesterday evening.
Ills right leg was badly mansled.
The ambulance was called. and tne
man was carried 90 the ward for colored
people at the Retreat for The Sick. The
injured limb will have TO Doe amuutated.
The ambulance was called 10 Mr. 7. +.
H0wle at tine Richmond Locomotive
Works yesterday evening at 7.2O o'clock.
While operating a piece of machinery one
of his thumbs was mashed. He was
treated and left. Nr. Howlc lives IN Man
chester
Al j.l2 o'clock tho ambulance was
called 10 the First police station ~
negro man named Walter Tate. While
chopDing wood he cut one of his thumbs
He was treated and left
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
sayannah's Ouarantine.

SAVANNAH. GA. March 2l-The sanl-
tary board OF savannah to-day changed
the time Tor the beginning Of the close
quarantine season from May lst 20 April
10Th. This means that all vessels and
passengers after April 10Th. Will have 70
undergo a detention Of I'VE days or longer
after the process OF disinfectlng has been
completed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
QUAY STILL SHORT
lie Received Eighty-Eight Votes on
the Fifty-Tourth Ballot.

HARRISBURG. PA, March H-The
nfty-fourth ballot for United States sena-
tor, taken to-day. resulted: Quay Re-
publlcan), sS; jerks DemocraOs 20; Dal-
zen (Republican). u; Stewart (Republi-
cam. G; HUFF Republican), 6; Rice (Re-
publican). 2; Ritter Republican,, /; Wide
ner (Republican), 3; Stone (Republican),
A.: irwin Republican,, A. Tubbs (Republi-
cam. .; smith Republican,. 2; Grow (Re-
publican). /. Total vote, 2ll; necessary
to choice l06; paired and not voting,
~ No election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
Wages Advanced.

WHEELING, w VA. March g.-Gen-
oral Manager Hibbard. Of the Wheeling
IRON and Steel Company, conferred with
the employees in the steel mills to-day and
conceded an advance IN wages ot Sboet
n nar cent. IN no instance less tnan 10
ner cent. The men asked Tor a larger IN
crease. but will probably accept the scale
offered by the coml any.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22

HOUSTON. TEXAS. March 2l.-The
Post will tomorrow print an authorita-
tive announcement that Congressman
Joseph w. Bailey Will be a candidate tor
United States Senator % succeed MI.
Chiffon. whose term expires March :.
1901. Mr.. Chiffon VIII stand for re-elec-
flnn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22

and although he was discharged, the en-
tire class petitioncd and the Academy
Board recommended him ioT appointment,
and under the law such recommendations
can be accepted Haskell was WOUNDED
m San Juan. Chambliss was Of the cia.s
Of 1899. which graduated February l''
lsg9. and although ne was discharged u,
1895 his class has been commlssioheo
ahead Of him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. March d.
Iu The supreme Court to-day the case Of
The Attorney General rs. Ihe ContiAental ~
have combined 10 control prices ln vio-
lation OF the anti-trust Jaw was argued
and submitted on demurrer tO intor-
n1ti1n Gisd 10y the respondents. Ini
court ordered all the petitions referring
TO the American Tobacco Company
stricken out ON motion Of the defendants.
A decision is expected within two weeks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
No Democratic Ticket.

NEWARK. ONO. March I.-Secretary
OF state Kinney this afternoon decided
that there is no Democratic ticket IN
Newark this spring because the excel
tive committee certified the nominations
10 the cuurfy instead Of the city. IL IS
row too late 10 correct the error, ana
INNS Tho Ropubiicans have a clear field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
EXPLOSIONS EPIDEMIC.
France Keeps Up Her Record by Sc
we're one in Paris.

NTTF VIIV III It u y
PARIS, March 2L-A series or eXpIo-
siors i'm Government ammunition depots
which commenced with terrible disaster
ar Ia Goubran, near Toulon, followed on
Saturday with explosions at Marseiiles
and Bourges, was continued this evening
with an alarming explosion occurring IN
a laboratory OF explosives attached 10
the War Department. whore experiments
were being made with a new kind Of
gunpowder. Chief engineer Veil, assis-
tant engineer D'Ouville and n third Off
Ger were injured. All the windows I'm the
were smashed and c0nsid-
cradle other damage was done.
Although it is not believed that the
explosion was the result of foul play
great excitement followed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
4 Negro I.ynclfct.

.,.s,ro named Duckett was taken from
ne sheriff Of Little River county Ark.
hv moh to-day and hanged he c0n-
fsss@d tho murder OF James stockton, a
planter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22

Calium tho husband Of eX-Sccrotary
Shrrm4ns adopted daughter. said moth
ing bad been received at tnc mouse from
friends aboard the Paris regarding The
iuNliIl's condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22

sTAUNTON, VA. March Especial
Dr. J. NJ. Frost l. reported as being .
shade better tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
Car-BniIding Plant sod.

LOUISVILLE ky. March 1.-THE
Ohio Falls Car plant located j. Jefferson
vile. Ind. has passed into the hands OF
the American CIR and Foundry Com
pany. The purchase price IS s2.500cOO
cash.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22
WEATHER FORt.CssT.

vlrginaa-RaiD: warmer II nor'feast
portion: brisk southerly winds.
North Carolina-Rain; brisk southeriy
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-22

CONTINUED on Second Pase)
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25
GIRL CHARGED WITH ARSON
Mrs. Flynn's Boarders Think She Set
Fire to Their Dresses.

The fire department was called yesterday
morning to "a South West street There was
a small fire in a rear bedroom on the sec
ond floor. Several new dresses and some
bedding were burned. The loss was slight
but on account Of this fire servant girl
Mary eastman, who has for three weeks
been working for Mrs Flynn, keeper of the
boarding house at this number, was arrested
by Detectives Splan and Wilson and charged
with arson.
The fire was discovered at a time when
Mary and one of the boarders were the only
persons In the house. Mrs. Flynn had gone
to the grocery. When the fire department
arrived Mary was pumping water and the
boarder was carrying it up and throwing it
on the fire. The chemical soon extinguished
the blaze, and then the origin of the fire was
investigated. Several dresses and other ar
ticles Of wearing apparel belonging to Mary
Roach and Mary Flynn, daughter of the
landlady, were found to be thoroughly satu-
rated with kerosene, as was the mating on
the floor and the walls. In the room a
glass jar which had contained pickles but
was emptied few days ago. This jar had
been cleaned, and yesterday morning Mrs.
Flynn placed ii under bench in the back
yard; The jar, when found. contained a
small quantity of coal oil. The room in
which the fire occurred can be entered only
through the room occupied by Mary Cash
man and a flight of stairs. AS Miss Roach
and Miss Flynn cared for their own room
the servant girl had no business there. The
detectives wondered how the clothing, walls
and floor became saturated with the kero-
sene. They decided, after investigation. that
as Mary eastman was working in the kitch-
en- and dining room no one from outside
could have entered the house. gone into the
dining room, then into her room and up the
stairs into the bedroom, after taking the
jar from under the bench in the back yard
and filling it with kerosene from can which
stood just outside the kitchen door without
Mary eastman seeing them, and so she was
charged with the crime. Miss Roach and
Miss Flynn are employed at kingans pack
ing house and have been saving their money.
A few days ago, with their savings, they
purchased new dresses, silk waists and
skirts, and for the first time wore them
Sunday. Yesterday all the new gowns, to-
gether with all their old ones, which had
been taken by some one from hooks on the
wall and placed on a rocking chair, after the
girls went to work, were burned. In fact,
all the clothing they have left is that worn
by them to their work. Mrs. Flynn and the
young women described Mary eastman as
mean" and 'spiteful," and they think she,
not having so good clothing. decided 10 even
UP matters Just for spite" Mary eastman
denies any connection with or knowledge OF
the fire until her attention was called to ii
by the boarder who carried the water up
stairs.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25
POOR FARM BUILDINGS.
County Commissioners Call in Several
Architects.

The County Commissioners are preparing
to make some improvements at the poor
farm. and yesterday had a conference with
several architects in reference to the plans
the board has in view. For long time the
commissioners have been convinced that a
serious fire al the pdoi farm would be a most
disastrous happening, as far the insane
inmates are concerned. They are all housed
on the top floors of the main building, and
during a panic that would necessarily re-
suit from a bad fire there might be some
who would not be able to escape. The build
ing is also overcrowded, there being 260 in
mates al the present time.
The commissioners propose to erect a two
story structure on the west side Of the pres
ent building. When this Is completed the old
building will be remodeled and reduced to
a two-story structure. All of the insane in
mates will be removed 10 the new building.
1t will be provided with fire escapes and
other. modern improvements. The commits
sioners have not yet decided how much
money to expend in a new building. and ii
was with a view to determining the cost OF
such a building is required that the archi-
tects were called in yesterday. The board
announced yesterday that Ii desired 10 have
plans from four different architects. These
plans are 10 be ready by Friday. April Z.
plans are to be ready by May and on that
day they will be submitted TO the board.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25
THE NEWS RECEIVERSHIP.
Reply Filed i'm Supreme Court by Mr.
Williams's Counsel.

A reply was yesterday filed in the Su-
preme Court in the appeal of Charles K.
Williams and Delavan Smith against Will
lam j. Richards which involves the owner
ship Of the Indianapolis News. The reply is
chiefly the statement by the appellee's at
torney. Ferdinand Winter. as to his side Of
the case.
Mr.. Winter denies that it was understood
that in all transactions he represented both
Mr.. Williams and Mr.. Smith, and says that
he was the attorney for Mr.. Williams and
that he merely acted for MIR. Smith TO OBJ
ject to the service made on him and to the
jurisdiction of the court under that service.
He says he entered appearance for Mr..
Williams by demurrer on April %. and did
not act for Mr.. Smith until June 2S He in
formed Charles W. Smith, who is one of the
counsel for Mr.. Richards, what he had done.
He states that Charles w. Smith knew he
was attorney for Mr. Williams. After the
decision the point of jurisdiction of the
court, he says Charles w. Smith informed
him that he would move for the appoint
ment of receiver, and his reply was that
he did not think there would be any objec-
tiOn 10 such motion. The next day, which
was June 2S or 80. Charles w. Smith tele-
phoned him to come to his office, Mr.. Winter
says, and have a conference as 10 the re-
ceiver. He states that he went and Charles
w. Smith suggested John H. Holiday as
the proper man 10 be made receiver. In the
meantime, Mr.. Winter says. he had con-
suited with Mr.. Williams but not with Della
van Smith, and Mr.. Williams objected to
the appointment of Mr.. Holiday. He SO
stated to Charles w. Smith, and then sug-
gested Hilton u. Brown be appointed.
Charles w. Smith then consulted Mr.. Rich
ards about this name, and telephoned to Mr..
Winter that il would be satisfactory, but
asked for 4 little time in order that he
might consult with the court. Mr.. Winter
says that Charles w. Smith proposed to him
the terms of the order and he aSsented, with
one or two slight interlineations with lead
pencil, and then Mr.. Smith drew the order.
which was made by the court. Mr.. Winter
says that he did not assume TO act for Del
avan Smith in any way during these trans
actions and did not consult with him or
hear from him. He was acting solely for
Mr.. Williams. He states that whatever
money has been paid out by the receiver has
not been on any order OF the court or by any
order of tho court. but ii has been in accord
ance with the business agreement which eX-
listed prior TO the appointment OF the re-
ceiver.
MIR. Winter also filed brief in opposi-
tion to the motion 10 dismiss the appeal
from the decision of the lower court The
brief was a combination of this point and
the merits Of the case. but both were from
purely legal standpoints All the papers in
the case were taken from the nleS by the
attorneys for Major Richards soon after the
brief was filed, and II is expected that the
issues will be soon joined
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25
Baseball Notes.

The Anderson ball club defeated Alexan-
dria Sunday. by a score Of IL TO g.
Pitcher "Rube" Waddell OF the Colonels,
has been farmed out 10 Columbus, with the
string within easy reach.
Weak batting continues TO be the feature
OF Cincinnatfs play though there has been
some Improvement, but not enough.
Manager Torreyson, OF Grand Rapids.
claims that Otto Kruger now signed with
Kansas City, first signed with him. Torrey
son will endeayor TO hold Kruger 10 his al
legged contract.
Manager Erwin reports that he has ef-
fected trade OF Farrell. catcher. and
Carey. third baseman, OF the Senators, for
Pitcher Mcfarland, Catcher Heydom ana
Third Baseman Cassidy, OF the Brooklyns.
The Cincinnati Commercial has this TO say
OF Phillips: "Bil Phillips proved once
more, yesterday. that he Is destined TO be-
come one OF the Reds rnainstays on the
pitchers slab. His pitching was one OF the
features OF the game. Though Umpire
Burns was making things very uncomfort-
able for Bill in nearly every inning by fall
ing TO give him his dues, he never let up.
and continued 10 pitch his best ball. Phillips
has as much speed as any one or the Reds
twirlers. and. Furthermore, he usually has
splendid control. liz must also be taken
into consideration that IL is yet quite early
In the season for Bill 10 be pitching win
ming ball He never gets down 10 his best
work until the real hot weather sets In He
will continue TO improve. and IL Is. there
fore easily seen that he Will be sure 70 rank
with the other pitchers on the team"
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25

The Detroit Free Press has been sizing up
the Western League situation and has Sc
cured the following predictions from its cor
respondents:
Kansas City-The general outlook In
bright, the pitching department, which In
cludes all the old men and two new ones,
being especially strong. Raymer promises to
be phenomenon at short. Third base II
decidedly weak. Both Kruger and Hoff-
meister. one OF whom will hold third. are
In poor condition.
Indianapolis-ln a somewhat inchoate con-
dition, but nothing less than second place
expected.
Milwaukee-Also has high expectations
though the team has been seriously hurt by
the injury TO Speer. II is likely that Fred
Barnes will be put behind the bat, IL no bet
ter man can be secured
Columbus-Claims TO have the best bunch
of pitchers the Senator's ever started the
season with, and an outfield, Genins, Frank
and Butler. OF high order
Minneapolis-Wimot makes the claim tha Z
the pennant-winners of 1896 are now in bet
ter condition than then. though his asser-
tions partake largely OF the character OF
glittering generalities.
Buffalo-More modest than the rest, being
content 10 finish anywhere in the first half
of the race.
II is difficult 10 see where the losers ars
in the foregoing resume. though a few OF
them must be there, somewhere.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25
Building Permits.

c. A. George. frame store, East Washington,
corner Beville avenue, $400
Frank Grail. frame house, Twenty street.
near Central avenue. 5000.
w. +. Tincher. frame dwelling ga California
street. SIS.
nue., $50.
John waldkoetter addition. Ills Churchman
avenue. $3.50.
Aaron kenoyer. frame house, $50 West Thir-
teenth street $40.
L. Y. Hessong. addition Jefferson avenue, slI2.
J. A. Rubush, cottage, Minnesota street, 500.
Thomas and NJ. Dugan. frame kitchen. Michigan
street Haughville. 500.
John S. Lazarus. repairs, 2lA North Pennsyi-
vania street. $500.
Della Mosher. cottage. 1907 West Twenty ninth
street $500
Meri Way. dwelling. Eugene street 500.
w. n. Shoff. frame paddock between Eleventh
and Twelfth streets. west OF West street $40
p. Ronsy. repairs LAO Chestnut street. SIS.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25
Recognized the stolen wheel.

While Captain Dawson and Sergeant Hy-
land were walking down Meridian street
yesterday afternoon they saw man in
front of the Layman & Carey Company
hardware store initiating the tires of BIZ
cycle which closely resembled one which a
few days before had been reported as
stolen. They asked the man to whom the
bicycle belonged The officers were told
that he owned it and it had been purchased
at Lincoln, Neb. Upon looking at the num-
ber it was found to be the stolen wheel, and
the alleged owner was taken TO the station.
He gave the name of Edward Jackson, No.
Sic Chestnut street. Charles Mueller. night
clerk at Huder's drug store, was the owner
of the wheel. which had been taken from
the Pembroke Arcade on April IL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25

When Thomas Rice, colored, was arrested
on a charge of petit larceny he employed
Charles Benedict. an attorney. to defend
him. In consideration of his services Bene-
diet was given a watch by Rice. Later the
defendant changed attorneys and called in
William w. Holland, colored. Rice was
convicted and sent TO the Reformatory. Yes
terday morning the two attorneys met in
the county jail. Holland asked Benedict 10
give him the watch. but this was refused.
Holland, ii is claimed. said he would have
the watch If he had to knock Benedict
down. Instead Of doing this Benedict struck
the negro in the eye before the colored man
knew what was going on. Benedict still
has the watch, which he says he more than
earned by his services.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-04-25
The Tventy-Third of April.

A little English earth and breath air
Made Shakespeare the divine: Is his
The hroidered soil OF every blossom fair:
SO doth his song all sweet bird songs rehearse.
But tell me then what wondrous stuff did fashion
That part OF him which took those wilding
flights
sion
That burned three centuries thro' the days and
nights?
Not heavens four winds could make nor the
round earth
The soul wherefrom the soul Of Hamlet famed
Nor anything Of merely mortal birth
Could tighten when Shakspeares name is
named.
HcS was his body bred we know full we'll
But that high souls engendersng who may tell ?
Richard Glider.