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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
ANOTHER HORRIBLE
HOTEL DISASTER
A Number Of Guests Burned or suf-
focated 10 Death in Poplar
Bluff, Nc.
(Ey Associated. Press.)

POPLAR BLUFF, MO, Nov. L.
TTernnsyf in by flames in the upper stories
of rb4. Clifford House, an o.d frame siruc-
ture that ourue,. ike tInder, nunhpef U
persons were burned or suffocatsd 70
aaorh. others capped from windows and
suffered the loss OF limbs and other inJu-
ries from which some died. while scarcely
ono nj the forty-tive or more sleeping
ares+s in th. place got out without INJURY,
and none saved anything, but the nlSn[
clothes that were worn at I2:oo Wnen Lhe
alarm was given
Four are Know TO be dead, one Is miss
ing three are fatally Injured and more
tha, tyyenty burned or otherwise hurt. In
the halls of the hotel q dozen or more per-
sons were. overcome by heat and smoke,
and this leads to the belief that the loss OF
life will be much greater than IS now
Known.
There were number of unregistered
guests at the place. The casualties so Tar
reported are as follows:
Dead: Curley Berry, Pop!ar 5Blut
Heck Clark, Don.phan, Mo-
Shelby DeHart, Poplar Btun-
Rebeeea Owens, Pcp.ar Bluf.
Missing: Eugene Dalton, Hot Springs
Ark. 49,,
Fatally injured: Eta Hargrove, Poplar
R5ufT botf. legs broken, internally injured
nv i,tn1pug from third story window.
W.rslow Stowe. Tennessee.
Unidentified woman.
Seriously injured: T. A. Smith, Poplar
Bluff. terribly burned nnout lace and
hands
Barney Peraaua. Desoto, 40, hands and
face burned.
Charles stradley. Poplar Etuf, back in
iured, burned and bruised
Pink Berry.
James Unchnrch, Poplar Bluff, severely
burned.
SPREAD RAFIDLY-
About dozen more were siisads ourn.
ed or received bruises in trying 70 escape
from the building. Only one person. sss
w.Ltcsraan, was awake IN the aoeet "2iea
the Ere started and he was urlao.e 20
war;, the guests for the flames aaft spread eau
50 fast that he was driven from eas
building. Escape from the second aisa
third stories was cut off, and the fire de-
nartmeut was trrlubie 10 give them any
assistance.
| several guests rad very narrow escapes.
hay:r,e Their hair and eyebrows burned It
win be several days before the full ist>oi
dead IS known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
CHINESE INCENsED.
Execution Of v'ceroy Of ohih Ii Creates
2 Stir.
(By Associated Press.l

(By Associated press.1
WASHINGTON, N0v. Pit is under
stood that the Chinese authorities ri
Pellin have been profoundly aroused by
some of the executions Of Chinese officials
which have occurred Of late, and that tIley
have made known il an official way their
surprise and regret that this should occur
while the pence negotiations are going on
1t appears that the execution Of the
acting viceroy of CtGh Ii is looked upon
as peculiarly reprehensibie, and has been
the main cause OF the present intense feel
ing of The Chinese officials at Pellill.
It is stated that the acting Viceroy made
no opposition to the advance Of the Ger
man and other allied troops, although he
had an army capable of resisting. He is
said 10 have come out from the city to
meet tine allies and to have turned over
his yamen to them Notwithstanding tbs
he has been put to death. and this fact
when communicated to Ii Hung Chang
and his associates at Pekin caused intense
feeling.
From the Chinese standpoint China is
herself proceeding to punish guilty Off
Gals, and the question of punishment is
being considered in the nesotiatio now
progressing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
MARCUS DAILY DEAD.
Passed Away ir New York City on
Yesterday.

BY Associated Press


NEW YORK, Nov, 12.-AIarc,1s Daily. of
Montana, died to-day at the Hotel
Netherland. Bright's disease complicated
with heart weakness were the causes OF
death. HIS wife and children were at his
bedside and the end came peacefully.
Mr.. Daly's body will be taken 20 the
House, 125 Fifth Avenue, tomorrow, the
funeral will be held from that place. The
services including q solemn High Mass or
requiem i'll St. Patrick's Cathedral Ct Il
o'clock Thursday morning.
Marcus Day WIS bo.n in Ireland in 1872
He came to the United States early in life
and since 1876 had been q citizen Of Mon
tana. stIe became general manager of the
Alice silver mine, and later cl-me into con-
trol Of the Anaconda cooper mine At the
time Of his death he was president of the
Amalgamated Copper Company. In poll
tics he was Democrat
The difference between Mr.. Daily and w
a. Clark has attracted much attention.
The trouble started years ago over some
water rights near Butte which Daiy
wanted and which Clark bought. forcing
the other to pay very Ugh figure. No
Mining property has achieved greater
fame us a producer Of dividends than the
famous Anaconda. Originally bought as a
silver mine, 1t became famous for its COZ
per- and to it both DAILY and Clark largely
owe their vast fortunes. Marcus
DAILY bought the property for So, 900. He
actea, It is sad as agent Tor ]. &. Hagg.r.
oi ca4SioEll1a, who had sent him to Butte
10 oLE hin some good mining prorz,.-lz
As the new owners ran their shaft low,
thtW opened ore OF the worlds srea Test
copper mines. with s'tver enough % pay all
expenses and having the copper as clear
pfoit Daly was superintendent and part
owner OF the great mine He bought the
aaJacens properties he founded the town
OF Anaconda in q valley twenty-five miles
olstant, and located Where there is an ex-
naustless supply of wa ter and a great dea1
OF wood-two Indispensable for tta smelt-
ing and reduction of ores.
Al that place he erected the greatest
ccp2er pant in The word.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13

COMPLAIN TINT they had been robbed. too.
but l knew that they were ali IN the
scheme to get my money
II was afraid they would take my life,
too, SO I ran through the door and UP the
street looking for a policeman. Stanley
went on down the street
Mr.. Galloway was p!oted to the Office
of the Chief of Police md made known
his troubles 10 Major Howard. Detectives
Tonliason and G.Rson were put on the
case.
Accompanied by Mr.. Galloway they vis-
tied all tho bar-roon1s on Main and
Franklin Streets, but Mr.. Caila.way WIS
in such a perturioed frame Of mind that
he could not find the place.
Alex Tom!inson told me-" said Mr..
Callaway last night, that [ was. SO green
I ought to go home"
afte;, mis- trip with the detectives Mr..
Caiiaway made another excursion, and
last night he said that he had positively
located the place where he had been
robbed, but that different men were in
charge Of the place.
lie gives the following descriDtion Of
Stanley: Five feet. eight inches tail:
weighs 1aS pounds: red moustache. scanty
sandy hair, and very red face.
The two men who aided Stanley, he
says. he noticed particularly. One was
six feet, two inches tall. with light hair
aud small ncustache. The other had a
dark nloustaclle and was very small.
TIE detectives and police arc doing all
they can 10 locate the Eunco men
Mr. Callaway has not written home for
money. He has sufficient for his needs at
present He is especially anxious that a
garbled account Of his adventures shall
not reach Washington. Wilkes oounty. Ga.
Mr. Mendes Brauer and friend were
with Mr.. Galway last night. taking care
OF him.
Nrr. Brauer believes that Stanley had
probably followed ali the way from Geor-
gia.
Mr. Cailaway is not drinking man. but
while here took two small doses of Whis-
KEY as a medicine.
There. seems reason to suspect that he
might have been drugged. as he did not
seem TO be binlself,yesterday morning, and
even last night his eyes Wore a dun eS-
preston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
THE GAYNOR CASE.
Richmond Man Testified ut the \ fter-
noon Session.
fBY Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-Hearing in the
Gaynor conspiracy case was continued to-
day before United States Commissioner
Shields.
Ar. F'lasg, the first witness called, de-
MED practically all the statements made
BY Westcott in his examination concern
ing the stock transactions.
John E. Burswynn. contractor Of Rich
mond, Va. at the afternoon session. tes-
titled TO having bid on dredging work in
the savannah harbor. He did not get
the contract He declared he submitted
his bid ulout having consulted WITH
any one concerning the matter None o.
~ f,ayroors. he, said knew the contents
of his bid. and he declared there was no
collusion between them and himself His
testimony then dr.fted into technical eN-
pIanation OF all the specifications under
which he bid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
THE JEWELS OF
MEXICAN EMP RESS
Two Men Arrested Trying to Snug
gle Them Into This
Countrv.
Country.
{By Associated Press.)

NYrw YORK, Nov. 1.-TWO MeXicans,
who cave their names as EeIi-o NJ. Pre-
sea and !alojandro A. Maroucct, were ar
rested here to-day, charged with SNUG
Cling into this country part Of the famous
jews.s at one time worn by Carlotta, t4ie
wsdow of Emperor Max MI llian. or Mexico
The jewels in the mems possession are are
said to be worth sto,eN
The men were shadowed and this morn
inc. s,,ecial Treasury Agent Theobald saw
them Win another man meet at the cor
ner OF broadway and Seventeenth Street
IA a,,,roa ehea them ard told one of them
fl,at h, vas q prisoner. The man pro-
tested and as he did 50 handed two pack
noes RI one of the other men. a police
man was called and the TWO were arrested
The third man was not arrested. but Went
~ the West Thirt.eth-Street Station in
=cIosed carriage. At the station he men
otested against their nrrest, but were
held notwithstanding.
VALUABLE GEMS
nh. nackages were opened and in one
wera found two diamond rings. The
sto,,.s were single diamonds set IN plaG
#sosa and are said to be worth about
#s1s 600 ! a,,iece. The other package con-
.tai,sad a diamond pendant. which is said
have been worn formerly by Queen
se.arlotta. suspended from a iewelled neck
Iana The pendant consists Of large d.n-
r.oS1 set around with eighteen smaller
stones and two large stones hanging be-
nsa4i The stone In the center IS sad to
he . famous diamond 1t is of sss carats.
s,,1,.;ass and the pendant Is said to be
1ro,tJh $1,000. The jewels We're turned
a,Spr 10 Agent Tseobald.
Tha men were arraigned before Com
,,,issioner Shields and were he'd Il bail.
SPresea In s5oe and aareucci in 81 :sO0 ard
,ssir examinations was set for November
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
SUMMARY OF To-0AY's NEWS,
I.ocat.

I.oca..
The buneo game up TO date.
raptaiu Lauter viii accept
VIII reduce Ri0hmond's representa-.
Solder boys want to SO to wasa-
ington-
Underground wires for Main Street
Rev. Dr. SheIaon 10 address them.
state.
Rev. EIihu Kizer dies, aged ninety.
two, having been N the ministry seventy.
two years.
can candidate for Congress, weds
youthful bride
Splendid residence OF George Cannon,
Jr.. In Petersburg. destroyed by fire.
-Street-car system at Norfolk crippfeG
by burning OF pawer-house and cars
General.
Many guests burned and suffocated TO
death in q hotel fire at Poplar Blafr, Mo.
Marcus DAILY died yesterday IN Nsw
York
Two men arrested attempting to
smussie into this country jewels onca
worn by wife OF Emperor OF Mexico.
Henry Willard. noted hnaneter and
railroad nsasnate, dead
Foreign.
Death os eleven princes and oHieiass
demanded by pssea e s.ss;n isr1as agreed on os
Chinese incensetl over execution OF
Nicerey of Chih Il.
8 Won Walderser reports enSaSein
with six thousand Boxers
Beers defeated by British at yxyioi,S
points,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
Won WALDERSEE's REPORT.
Russians Encounter a Force Of Six
Thousand Boxers.
EBy Associated Press

BERLIN, Nov. 12.-The following report,
dated November Sth, has been received
here from Field Mars1al Count Won Wal
dersee:
Major Graham, with two companies
OF the First East Asiatic Infantry, the
Second Squadron and Second Battery, pro-
ceed ng from Tien Tsn via Cung Ying,
sixty kilometres north on the left bank of
the Pei Hp, where ne had a slight en-
counter with mounted Boxers. and has ar
rived at Tung Pa, twelve kilometres east
Of Pel1in.
Russian troops have successfully en-
countered six thousand Boxers north Of
Chan Hal kuan. losing four killed and
sixty-one wounded.
British columns have returned from
Pao Ting Flu TO Peisin and Tiea Ts-n. The
latter column destroyed several Boxer
camps -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
ARMoR FOR SHIPS.
Tie Awards Have Been Practically
Arranged.
(Br Assoc.atel PEess. ]


WASHINGTON. Nov l2-secretary-
Long practically mas arranged the basis
os the awards of armar for aattieships.
Several small details were kept open by
the ordinance bureau for the Secretary's
personal consideration. These viii I'M
rnediitaly be disposed of and the awards
announced in ttla course OF L day or two.
The armor companfer have made eonsid-
cradle concessions from their original bids
at the Seeretary's instance. and it is be-
lieved at the Department. that the terms
upon which he contracts viii be awarded
viii be found generally satisfactory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
DAUGHTERS OF C0NFEDERACY.
Seventh Annual Convention to Assem-
hle in Montgomery, Ala.
fHv Associated Pzess)

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Nov. le.-Tha
seventh annual convention of the United
Daughters OF the Confederacy will De held
here this week, commencing "Wednesday
morning. -,
Two questions OF live importance viii
come up. First will oe the question OF
purchasing the white House Of the Con-
feoeracy'' as a museum for Southern his
tory, and the second will be the taking of
some action looking 70 the Introduction
into public schools of histories treating of
the Civil War in manner acceptable TO
the organization.
The attendance at the convention. is ex-
pected to be large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
RUN ON THE BANK.
Absence of Cashier Caused ninch
Unea>ine~S.
By Associated Press, /,

lby AssucIHIcI fFess.3
CHICAGO, November P.-Th.ee days en-
forced absence from his post of duty OH
account of Illness on the part OF d. S.
LIcGratIl. cashier OF th2 Calumet Nstional
Bank OF South Chicago, started false
rurnors as to the Institutions soivency. and
eliminated to-day in a run on the bank.
The run lasted three hours.
At the close OF the days business Cashisr
McGath said nearly sSo.aSO had been paid
out, most Of it going to holders OF demand
certificates.
The bank is entirely solvent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
vii. Go on Warship-
fRr Associated Press.(

WASHINGTON. November 1e.-Tne
Government Of Morocco has again de-
,,iinsd ia NEE. the demands OF the United
s1a,es for. the payment Of an Indemnity
an account of the XII ns. by mob.
Of Marcus Esssasin. naturalzed Arneri-
TT r Is nrohable that the consul viii visit
Eez TO again present the case as passen
rerson a. warship. which will proceed to
The port nearest to the Morocco capital
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
DAVIS MONUMENT.
Army of Northern Virginia I:esrets
that uo Funds are Available.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov PAT the las1
Confederate reunion in Louisville the DEL
egates pledged their respective camps for
certain sums 70 aid in building the Davis
monument The matter was lost slshs
OF mere until the request 10 forward con-
tributions revived it The army of North
ern Virginia. although regrestins tho
seeming repudiatlon OF the action OF It's
delegates, decided that no funds were
available for the purpose The meeting
thought that the delegates were under tho
spell of oratory and sentiment wnea they
pledged tse camp and It should not be heits
respensfbis under the circumstances
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
WELDoN's IMPROVEMENTS.
Bui!tlins Bi. Peanut Factory-New
Spinning Mill to be Commenced.

Especial DISPATCH 10. The Times.
WELDON, N. c. Nov. 12---NYorls Is be-
.r,,n in earnest on the large peanut fac
tory. The main building will be four
stories, brick, and steam heated. Then
there will be several long one story stor-
a.e-ruoms. TIE building is to be COM
nieted in 80 days.
The Weldon Cotton Manufacturing Com
aanvs will begin work In a few weeks in
their new spinning mill.
The electro light people Will push the
work on the big new electric plant and the
systsn wai be made to conform to the
-equir OF the Southeastern Tariff
Association,
ss.yeral handsome dwellings, are nearing
completion. and Others are to be erected
n the near future. Weldon Is steadily
growing, and all the new. buildings are
aandseAe straet etures. 80 ss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
the second days session, in The NartI

the second days session, in the Martl
Theatre.
The upper galleries were crowded, colored
persons predoIrdlla ting They are taking
an interest in the proceedings On the
first and second DAYS the boxes did not
contain many spectators, but to-day sevc-
raj prominent families were present.
The Committee Of Common Credentials
reported as to all the provinces except Ha-
vana- Havana is the only province where
9. contest has been talked OF, the opponents
Of Senator seyasz wishing to seat Senor
5Pierra in his place.
An ATTEMPT to discuss the question of
holding secret sessions was voted down,
the matter being left 10 the Committee on
Rules. An adjournment was then taken
until Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
KENTUCKY'S ELECTION.
There VIII BE No Contest Over the
Gubernatorial F"tc.
fEv Associated Pfess)

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Nov. f2.-Aftsr a
meeting of the Republican Campaign Com
mittee, Chairman Leslie Combs to-day
rave out a statement, in which. after re-
iterating his charges OF wholesale frauds
on the part Of the Democrats said:
.,rhere will be no contest over tue gu
bernatorial vote There is no tribunal 20
which we can appeal with any nope OF an
impartial hearing,
1T is not within the province of this
committee to decide for the party or Con-
cressional candidates what IS advisable
With regard to the contests for the elec-
toraI vote or Congressional seats.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
It Is Recommended That They Shall
Go, Underground.
VIEWS OF THE CITY ENGINEER.
Suggestion by Him is Carried Out to
the eLettcr-The General Committee
May Consider the Proposition
Thursday Evening Power
Company Has no Repre-
sc1ltatives Present.

The first step in the matter OF an ulluet-
Ground trolley system on Main Street
was taken by the Subcommittee on
Streets yesterday afternoon, when II
reconln e11clzd the Peters ordinance. Inns
measure provides that the wires o. shss
Richmond Passenger and Power COMPANY
~ Min strezt, soetuween Twenty-eighth
aud laurel Streets. snail be placed III
oond,,its the object being TO dispose OF
tl.. f7ar,era,.oItz overhead wires in that con-
sested district.
The second step will be the consideration
Of the subject by tlla Council commute
on Streets, and the ordinance viii pc TAKEN
I'D when that body meets on ihnfsaas
aN5ning.
The subcommittee did not mince mat
tcrs when it met yesterday atseInoo.i. ,1t,.
Theirs were present Chairman II U. M,
tf,t. Jr.. and Messrs- r L. Peters ana
Harry Glenn, and they knew tilsih iitttie
when they sat down.
VIEWS OF COL. CUTSFfAW.
In The abs5nse of the City Engineer, the
position Of that officer was stated oy As
sistant City Engineer Bates. Nj. i'atSs
said that Col. Cutshaw had requested MIN
TO saw to the subcommittee that IL Seened
10 MIN the first thing for the stio-Coinnlit-
tee to do was TO decide II It desired an
underground system, and If 50. then TO
Investigate and determine which system
would be the best fo- Richmond TO adopt
Col. Cutshaw did no. atusrnpt to express
an opinion in faver OF or against what IS
known as the Jenkins system
4 motion WAS made to defer acton untli
there could be q full nesting OF thh Slo-
Committee and before this was acted
,loon the body decided TO hear Mr. s L..
Kelley. counsel for the Jenkins Company.
Mr.. kelley said he thought there was
no question that the underground trolley
system should be in vogue on Main Street.
He said his company had no objection to
the sub-Conlfnittee following the line sus-
cested by the City Engineer.
MEASURE RECOMMENDED
On motion of Mr.. Glenn, the sub-Com-
mittee unanimously voted to recommend
to the general committee the adoption Of
the Peters ordinance.
No representatives, Of the Richmond Pas
senser and Power Company ware present,
but it is understood that they will resist
this measure when it comes Up in the
ctrlat Committee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
Big CAPITAL.
American Rice Growers Distribu,in 9
Company Incorporated.
lEr .sEsncIat ed Press


CHICAGO. Nov. 12-The Tribune to-
morrow will say:
The incorponation OF tho American
Rice-Growers' Distributing Company was
announced yesterday. The capital stock
is $15,o00,000, of which $500, 500 is reported
paid in. Local grocery circles credit John
". CAFES with being the prime mover in
the new corporation, principally TO control
the shipment Of the Southern rice crop
over lines OF railroad in which he is inter
este0.
Mr.. Gates Is at presen. out of the city.
The scheme contemplated is to buy the
bulk of the domestic rice under contract
with the growers 10 sell their crops for a
stipulated figure for a period OF four
years, witt, the privilege Of extending the
contract an additional four years
Guaranteed prices to growers are under
stood 10 be somewhat in excess of the
present market price
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
FRAUDULENT DIVORCE.
Grand Jury Will Lool, Into Alleged
Divorce vi II.
(gr Associated Press

NEW YORK. November 12-Anotner
fraudulent divorce case was brought to
light in tie supreme Court to-day Al
though a. decree in her favor appears upon
the records in the county, Clerks Office
Mrs Carrie d. King asserts that she aeyei'
instituted sneh proceedings and knows
nothing about the case. except that some
time ago she signed what she believed to
be separation papers in tie Office OF AZ
torney Mason
The grand Jury will devote Their atten-
ton to the alleged divorce mill conducted
by NIaison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
ADMIRAL MELVILLE HERE.
he ana Mr.. Bravor- Webb Visit the
Sl.ip-Yards.

> Admiral George f. Melville chief Of
the Bureau of Construction of the United
States Navy. was In Richmond Yesterday
on a social visit to Mr.. William r Trigg.
The Admiral has been south and is re-
turning to Washington His visit has no
official significance, though he spent sew
eral hours looking over the work going on
for the Government at the Trigg Ship
Yards.
The Admiral was accompanied by Mr.
Beavor-Weot, a New York capitalist, VINO
is interested in 7;hip-building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13

are all to come before 1t. The N.carasuan
Commission will make its repor. early IN
viii probably begin early.
When asked witt what measures ne
t-oi,ld most interest himself during the
session. Senator Hanna said:
IT have no pet measures this year ara ara
shall take no part c,ilar interest u any
Of the bills before Congress pefhaoS /
am as much interested in senator Frye
Snip Subsidy bill as any
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
Courteous Protest.

(By associated Press.l
LONDON. Nov 12.-"Great Britain has
made courteous protest to Russia. SAYS
the ST. Petersburg correspondent of the
Daily Mai, 'asains5 a few regrett2bie in
cidents IN China where Russians have
brusquely opposed the heisting OF the
British flag"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
BIacii burn's Successor.

WINSTON y. c., Nov. 12.-
Congressman-elect Spencer Blackburn tells
me he has sent in h,s resignation as as
sistan5 district attorney for Western
North Carolina, to take effect at once.
He says his SUCCESSOR has been agreed
uDou i'll Mr.. A II. Price. of Salisbury,
VINO served as Republican State eiector
dur ng the recent campaign His appoint-
,nent is expected to be made this week.