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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
PROMINENT MEN
LOST IN MINE
Eight Officials Have Sac
riflCed Their Lives.
ENTERTAIN NO HOPE.
Went on Tour of inspection and Were
Overcome by Gas.
EFFORT AT RESCUE FAILED.
Oae of the Party Who Went In After Them
Was Overcome sud is In Critical Cou-
dtion-E Fire, Supposedly Under
Control, is Now Burning
Fiercely-Excitsment
is Intense.
EFFORT AT RESCUE FAILED.
(Hr Associatcd Prrss !

tbE Associated trcSS.
BLUEFTELD, w. VA. Nov o2-At II
O'Clock this morning Superintendent Wal
ter O'Malley. of the Pocahontas mine.
with State Mine Inspector Priest and Chief
Coal inspector Horst. and Robert ST.
Clair, chief coal inspector; Morris ST. Clair
and William Olham. sub-coal inspectors,
Fraser G. Bell. mining engineer. and Jo-
seph CardIell. manager of the Shamokin
Coal ana Coke Co. OF Maybury, w. Va.
composing a party of eight. entered the
West mine of the Southwest Virginia I'M
provemenr Company's colleries for the
purpose of examining the true situation
III regard to the recent explosion and fire
In the Baby mine. and up to this hour, II
midnight. have not been heard from.
1t was supposed that the Baby mine
proper had been cut off from the West
mine for the purpose of opening ths
West mine. The large fan in the West
mine had been started at an early hour
this morning. and at IL o'clock to-day It
was thought that all gas originating from
fire in the Baby mine had been forced
from the main portion, and it was consid-
cred safe to enter.
ATTEMPTED RESCUE.
At 6 2. NJ. q party consisting of ex-
perienced miners. led by Assistant SUI
rerintendent King. entered the mine to
rescue the lost party of eight. out at s:io
they returned. having encountered such
quantities of black damp as to make it
impossible to enter any distance into the
mine. Assistant Superintendent King
was completely overcome by the gas en-
countereol and Is now in q critical con-
diton-
y consultation is now being held in tho
I company's offices at Pocahoutas of the
different mining experts from the Fiat
c'op field. these experts having been
rushed to Pocahontas by special tram
ate this evening. All efforts are being
used to recover the bodies of the in
specting party. but no hopes are enter
tanned that any of them will be recovered
alive.
The secretary and treasurer of the
/ Southwest Virginia Improvement Com
pany c. S. Thorne. of Philadelphia. 1s
; directly in charge of all movements at
| the mines. The fire tSat originally start
| ed in the Baby mine last Thursday morn
f! ing. and which was supposed TO have
| been under control, is now burning furi-
! ously.
| All members OF the lost party are
/ prominent in the coal fields and the eX-
citement now prevailing at Pocahontas
l.; intense. business having been pracu-
cally suspended All members of the
| party are married. some having iarss
| families.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
MILITARY HAVE
DIFFICULT TASK
Demonstrations in Streets of Athens
Continue-FuneraI Of Riot
Victims.

ATHENS, November 22.-Tho tux
out OF the proposal to translate
the Gospels into modern Greek,
translate the Gospels into modern Greek,
were continued to-day in the streets.
The military are finding difficulty in con-
trolling the rioters The meeting of the
Chamber of deputies to-day was mark
cG by series Of violent alterations.
In the course Of the afternoon the
growing crowds and the increasing eS-
citement heralded the hour fixed for the
funeral of the victims of .-.e riots ne
buin of the troops were confined to par
racks The shops along the route We're
closed by police orders. At . o'clock the
cortege left the cathedral for the ceme-
terry, dense crowds following The seven
collins, covered with White flags, We're
preceded BY students carrying a black
banner.
DESERVE MAUsOLEUM.
Tho process on halted for some minutes
before the Palace, but no cries We're
raised. The populace going to and re-
turning from the cemetery, maintained a
silent and restrained demeanor Al the
cemetery. M. LeVldis aellVerea an ora
tiou. in the course of which he attack
ed the government and declared that the
neople ought to erect a mausoleum over
the victims of duty and patriotism.
The city resumed its normal aspect as
she evening Wore on The students.
however, still remain in occupation Of
The University. The rector. at the
head of irtytprofessors. endeavored to
persuade them to retire. but they de-
clined to comply unless given guarantees
that no legal proceedings would be taken
asainsA Ak>,asSS ti,aks tia translatia,a8 Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
AN AGED WOMAN
BURNED TO DEATH
Mrs. John Butler Falls Victim to
Flames and Expires in a
Few Hours.

Mrs. Ann Butler one of the oldest resi-
dents of Church Hill, was burned to death
yesterday.
She received her injuries in her room at
No. SIS North Twenty-fourth Street
shortly before noon. ana died at a quarter
before 10 o'clock last night. She fell into
Inconsistencies about five hours before
she died.
Mrs. Butler was alone when her clothing
caught fire. There Is an open stove in
her room. and She is supposed TO have
been standing or sitting in front of this
when her dress became ignitcd. Her cries
for her granddaughter who was on an-
other floor, attracted the attention of a
lady living, next door, and she hastened-to
the room, as did the granddaughter, Miss
Richardson.
When they entered Mrs Butler was en-
veloped in flames, and all Of me clothing
had been burned off the lower part of her
body The flames We're subdued as quick
ly as possible but not before Mrs Butler,
who was seventy-two years old and had
been twice paralyzed in the last three
years, had been severely burned. Only
her head and face escaped, and her chin
was scorched Dr. W H. Parker was
summoned, hut realized that the aged
lady could not survive the shock.
About ) o'clock she fell into uncon-
sciousness and sank steadily.
Mrs. B,ltleI, was the wife OF Mr.. John
Butler, the aged and respected janitor of
I.eigl-Street Baptist Church, and was a
| Christian woman, enjoying the esteem of
all who knew her She is survived by
| her daughter Mrs A z. Richardson, and
! several grandchildren
Funeral from the residence THIS Sat
! house tlisafternoon at $50 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
THE BLOODHOUNDS TRAIL.
Nellie Cropsey Traced to the End of River
Pier
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

SUFFOLK, VA, Nov. 22-The result os
the bloodhound trail at Elizabeth City.
N C., this afternoon indicates that sever
reen-year-old Nellie Cropsey. who mys-
teriousIy disappeared at il O'Clock 2 W.
November Goth. made away with her own
life. though the evidence is not conclU-
sive.
The last person seen with the missing
girl was James Wilcox. her lover. who.
according 10 q. telegram Tonight from
Elizabeth city, LETT her on her porch
crying.
Hurricane Branch. with ore bloodhound.
arrived there aaout noon. The bloodhound
WIS given scent OF the absent girl from
u pair o { her hose and a shoe. The hound
took tho trail to the river thence 10 81
turnfp patch, then to the wharf and later
TO IL pier There the trail WAS lost.
4 theory advanced by those present is
that the gfri either committed suicide
from the pier, or vas taken down tho
river In a BOAT.
The suicide theory is weakened by the
fact that diIigeut river dragging; reveals
no trace of the girls body.
The search will be continued later to-
night. Excitement is high
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
TRIGG TO BUILD
BIG Oil STEAMER
Standard Oil Company Gives Con-
tract for Greatest Craft
Built Here.

There has just been placed with the
William r. Trigg Company in this city
an order for the largest vessel built in
this city. This will be a tank steamer
for the Standard Oil Company. The
contract price is s429.50o incidentally
this Will be the largest vessel ever built
for the Standard Oil Company in the
United States.
The craft will have an oil capacity If
1,500,o00 gallons, Or something like thirty
tons, VIII have Il total displacement of
5000 tons, will be S74 feet over ali. with
a beam of so feet and depth of IS 10
feet. Under The contract sne is to be
launched just one year from the time
the keel is laid. Work on the vessel VIII
begin Immediately.
Mr.. D. e. Ford, inspector of vessels for
the Standard Oil Company, was at the
Trigg yards yesterday talking over the
plans for the big craft, and already there
has begun the placing of orders for the
necessary material. Two vessels OF this
kind, both of steel. will be constructed
for the Standard Oil Company-one by
the 'Frgg Company here END the other
by the Cramp yards at Philadelphia
The fact that Richmond has been able
TO get q. share of this big order is looked
upon III this city as d distinct advance
for the company.
For the construction of this vessel ,3.c.ny
tons of steel and special material VII tc
needed. and this has already oaen cr-
dered. Work has begun i'll the j. lining
shop, and now that Mr.. Ford ,a3 eN.
planned ct length the ideas of the Stand,
ard Oil Company on the subject, volh
in every other department Will be taker
up Immediately. 1t is expected that tht
keel Will be laid withinl a few weeks
and there is no doubt that she will be
ready for launching on contract time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
WORKING FOR MOTIF.
Mothers Will Thought to have Bearing in
Dale Murder.
(By Associated Press. J

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-The internal or
gans of Emile Dale the child who died
in Hobol1en early on Tuesday morning
and whose mother is y prisoner, charged
with her murder, are now in the posses
sion of Dr. Otto Schultz. of Cornell Col
leGe. who will examine them for tracing
of poison No report can be expected
for some days.
The authorities are working TO ostah-
lisf a motive for the alleged crime Ac-
cording to the authorities. the will of
Mrs. Dale's father is said to have been
so drafted that in case of EmiIe's death,
Mrs. Dale would be sole beneficiary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
GENERAL REYES
MAY BE PRESIDENT
His Acceptance Might Bring Peace
to His Native Land,
Colombia,
l.y Associated Fress.l

MEXICO CITY, Nov ee--Cieneral
Ospina, late Minister OF War of Colombia,
states that in all probability matters VIII
be arranged whereby General Reyes VIII
return to accept the Presidency of Colom-
bia General Ospina brings with him a
letter from San Clemente, the legal Pres
i0ent, now confined by the actual Presi-
dent Marro1uin. rendering his reslsna-
ton.
General Reyes last night received a
cablegram from Marroquin saying that he
intended to resign ana asking General
Reyes to assume the Office General
Garces. who is here in the interest OF the
Revolutionary party, says General Reyes
is entirely acceptable to all but a few of
the violent partisaus. The propositions
under contemplation. is to place General
Reyes in office, declare n general am
nesty and make up a Cabinet composer
of all Of the various factions. This. it
is believed, would end the revolution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
CLOSED THE CLUB.
Captain Fuller Testifies Before Court Trying
Colonel Meade.
Gy Associated Prcss.)

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-When the off,
GERS who compose the court which is
trying Colonel Meade. at the navyyard,
5roklyn. resumed their Investigations to-
daE, captain Benjamin A. Fuller as
siSldIlt JudGe-advocate. who was judge
advocate at the court of inquiry, held in
the hayward last July, testified to what
had taken place there.
On cross-eXamination the witness
stated that once when he was on duty
at Boston navyyard. Major Launchheina-
er came to his Fuller's) room and said
he mad Just come from the Puritan
Club. after closing if up.
Nhat was his condition? Was he
sober, or tight?" asked LAWYER semnIe
He was under the influence of 1inunr,
replied the witness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
HARYARD'S HOPES DASHED.
one OF Her Best Men May Not Be Allowed
to Play To. Day
(By Associated prcss,

CAMBRIDGE. MASS. Nov. o2.-Conf1-
dence in the success of the Harvard team
in It's match with Yale tomorrow was
shaken tonight by the announcement
that the Athletic Committee would meet
III the morning to definitely pass upon
Right Tackle Cuts status. This came
as surprise, as Harvard men had 10
knowledge, and in fact they have none
yet, of any evidence submitted by Yale
or anyone else upon which to base the
question Of Cults ineligihility.
Cults substitute is Dick Lawrence,
brother Of Jim Lawrence, of last years
team, but his form is far below that or
Cults, both in the line and rushing the
ball at tandem tackle formation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
FIRE AT CHESTNUT HILL.
Dwelling House Owned by Mrs. Bailey and
Occupied by MIR. Phillips.

The large two-story dwelling on Chest
nut Hill owned by Mrs. Z. Bailey, of this
city, and occupied by the family of Alr.
J. r. Phillips, was burned early yester-
day afternoon.
The fire originated from a detective
fue in the second story and had gained
considerable headway before 1t was dis
covered. With the assistance OF neigh
bors. Mrs Phillips saved portion OF the
furniture on the lower floor out the
houses and all of the outhouses on the lot
were soon consumed. The men from the
Richmond Locomotive Works formed a
bucket brigade and by heroic work pre-
vented the flames from spreading.
The heat was so intense that Mrs.
Phillips was unable to save the effects
in her chamber. All the fanny ciothlns
was burned. Mr. Thomas T. FRANKLIN,
who lived in the house, lost everything
in his room, including about 500 in
money.
The building was probably worth about
60 oO, and the loss OF Mr.. Phillips is cs-
ti:nated at about $IOo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
VIEW 1T LIGHTLY.
Alleged Conspiracy TO Capture the Govern,
ment OF Yukon.
~ Associated Prcss.l


OTTAWA, ONT, Nov. 22.-All the facts
in the possession of the Interior Depart
ment regarding the alleged conspiracy to
capture the Government Of the Yukon
were made public to-day Officials here
do not take a serious view Of the situation.
On SEPTEMBER 2lst Comptroller Wred
White. Of the Mounted Police, was advised
by superintendent Primrose, at Dawson.
that some scheme was being concocted
to seize Canadian territory in the Yukon.
It appears that a man named ID. Greght
had told at Dawson that he knew of 4
conspiracy against the government. His
conversation was to the effect that a Sc
cret organization intended to take pos
session of the Yukon Territory, their plan
being to run White Horse Pass, take the
smaller detachments along the river, it
being an easy matter then to capture the
barracks at Dawson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
ARMED MINERS
DEFY COURT ORDER
Declare They Will Not Abandon
Their Camp-Fight Not
improbable.
(By Associated Prcss.)

DARLINGTON, ny, Nov. 222.-To-mor-
row morning at daylight County Judge
Halls order to The striking miners TO dis
banu their camp and disperse becomes
operative. Tonight there al fully $50 men
in camp, all heavi armed and declaring
they will not abandon their quarters.
Otncials however, do not anu cipate vio-
lence. They believe the men will SIM
ply say: Here we are; what are you
going to do with us?'
Judge Hall has prepared his order to
Acknowledgement Murray and Sheriff
Hankins, directing them to proceed
against the camp If not removed or
Abandoned, and all arrangements We're
perfected tonight to follow the injunc-
tions.
Judge Hall declares the miners must
so and say all now hinges on their ac-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
EXPECT ATTACK ON PANAMA.
Liberals, a thousand Strong, Are Within
Twelve Miles OF the Place.
{By Associated Press.)


COLON, COLOMBIA, Nov. 22-5 P. NJ
The latest news obtainable here is to the
effect that the Liberal general, Lugo, has
arrived at Empire Station. distant about
u miles from Panama, with force said
to number 1000 men. The Liberals are
gaining and a11ring many recruits along
the entire length of the railroad. and now
control the line I'D TO within a point two
miles from Panama.
An attack on that city is expected mo-
mentariy. and much uneasiness is felt
there The Liberal leader, Domingo DiaZ,
is expected shortly to arrive al Colon.
1t Is rumorcd here that Buena Ventura
GA Colombian port on the Pacific coast.
about 400 miles south of Panama. has
been taken by the Liberals. Confirmation
Of this report is lacking.
Marines from the gunboat Macfias still
guard the station and property of the
railroad here.
The battleship Iowa will land forces at
Panama when the necessity arises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
TO ARRANGE SCALE.
John Mitchell VIII Attend Miners Convention
in West Virginia.
CHr .Associatcd Press. )

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Nov. 22.-Pres-
ident John Mitchell. Of the United Mine
Workers of America, returned to-day
from Detroit and Cleveland in the interest
of the joint convention of operators and
miners Of Virginia and West Virginia, at
Huntington. ". Va, next Tuesday.
The purpose of the convention is, if
possible. TO arrange a wage scale be-
tween the operators and miners OF the two
States. In neither OF these States has the
union been recognized. SO far as wages
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIES.
Wonderful Increase Shown During the Past
Decade
lRr hssnciatcd rress.l

WASHINGTON. D. C. Nov. 22.-The pre-
liminary report of the manufacturing M
dustrles of North Carolina shows a total
capital of s16a05, ,SS+, an increase of 1%3 per
cent during the decade: number of estao-
lishmerrts 7226 an increase of - per
cent: average number OF wage-earners.
7057O; total wages sl3, 3,S5S, $50; cost OF ma
terial used. s53,0l2 ,36S. an increase OF l5-
per cent and value of products. lnclud-
ing custom work and repairing, S9i,Sl9'oo''
an increase of 125 per cent
The city of Wilmington. which is sep
arately reported. shows a total OF III
establishments; capital s1Sl9,33SS@@, an in
crease Of almost 4 per cent. l,i69 wage
earners: total wages, Stt6,4i3, decrease
of over per cent. and value or pro-
ducts. including custom work and re-
pairing, S22ot6, 2235l, an increase of is Per
cent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
RATHBUN is INDICTED.
Charged With Murder in the First Degree
Pleads Not Guilty.

JEFFERSONEILLE;. IND. Nov. y
The special grand jury selected TO I!:vsS .
ticate the Rathblln insurance conspiracy
and murder case this afternoon returned
an Indictment against Newell c. Rathbun,
charging him with murder in the first
degree.
The body of Rathbun's alleged victim,
supposed to be that OF Charles German.
arrived from Little Rock to-day and vas
taken in charge by Coroner Coots. Ar
raigned in court. Rathbun pleaded not
guilty, and his trial was set for Decetn-
Der 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
DEPOT RESTAURANT BURNED.
Dining Room at the Old Chesapeake and Ohio
Station Damaged.

The Chesapeake and Ohio dining-rooul
and restaurant. located in the rear OF the
ticket office at Seventeenth and Broad
Streets, was seriously damaged by fire
and water this morning at Els o'clock.
The fire originated in the kitchen, which
is in the second story of the building.
from, a defectiee'fue. The fire had gained
considerable headway when discovered,
and there was delay in turning in the
alarm from box 22sS, located at Seventeenth
and Marshall Streets. It required some
time to awake the man who keeps tile
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
MIR. CLEVELAND ILL.
Was Threatened With Pneumonia, but is Very
Much Improved.
nv Associated Press.)

(By Associated PfessJ
TRENTON, N j.. Nov. 22-Reports
come from Princeton TO the effect that
eX-President Grover Cleveland IS Ill at
his home at that place.
Mr.. Cleveland recently returned from a
cunning trip and was taken i'll with a
chill and threatened with pneumonia.
Inquiry at the home tonight ELECTED the
information that he is Very much I'M
proved
Mr. Clevelands condition is not under
stood to be dangerous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
Killed With e Chair.
Special pispatch to The Times )

Especial Dispatch 20 Inc IIIles.J
ROANOKE, VA, Nov Ell. Q. Walis-
err Il white carpenter about sixty years
OF age, died to-day the result of being
struck over the head with u chair by
Matthew f. Garner several days age.
Garner, who is q part owner and general
manager of q large planins-miH here, was
arrested on the charge OF murder. and
was later released on so.0oo bail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
SENSATION IN VENEZUELA.
Presiden. Castro Has His Minister OF War
Arrested
(By Associated rress.)

CARACAS, VENEZUELA. Thursday,
Nov. 21.-Via Haytien Cable.-Pres,dent
Castro. believing that conspiracy to
overthrow him existed, caused the arrest
to-day at Puerto CabelIo of Ramon
Guerra, the minister Of war.
The President also brought about t..
arrest at Caracas of a number of Par
tisans of Ramon Guerra. among them
being Montauban. who claims to be a
French citizen.
1 The arrests have caused 4 great SEN
sat!or.
Joachim Garide succeeds Ramon Guer-
"a as naipistaS Of VIZ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
New Line for Southern.
nr Assoc,-tc., r,e,n

MrDDIEsoRo. Ky. Nov. 2o-Tbs
American Association has been granted
the right of way by the council for tho
Mineral Springs Railway. which will bt,
built at once from here to 1Iartrun Point.
Tenn. where the Southern will join !s
with u new road from la FoIiette.
The American association is a strong
English company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
Thorouqhly justified.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2a.-The answer
OF the Colon Government To the represen-
tations of Consui-C;enerai Gudger to tha
effect that the Govrnnent was unable TO
maintain to guarantee the integrity OF the
railway communication across the 18th
mus. was parposeIy developed in order to
make perfectly plain the fact that thu
United States was thoroughly justified In
t--.liz- LA keeaax as G~l-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
PRICE TWO CENTS
!, and further time for him to find the

My
upon the arrival OF the fire department
the building was in a light blaze the
department. did splendid work in confin-
ing the fire in the building in which 1t
originated as the entire depot row is OF
frame. old and exceedingly dry.
The restaurant is owned by Mr. Thomas
H Stovall, who left the building at 1879
with a small fire in the stove.
The damage will amount to about Soco-
The railroad men saved most OF the fix
lures in the restaurant. The depot proper
was not dana aged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
TRAGEDY AT SEA.
Captain Killed Steward and then JrE,pcd Over
board and Vas Drowned
(Ey Associated Press. !,

tBy Associated PreSst
MOBILE, ALA, Nov 22--The Bcitish
bark Birnam Wood. from Rio Janeiro, IL
charge OF Mate Poe, arrived to-day and
reports that on November. lStiI the cap
tain, named Morris, killed the vessels.
steward The body was buried at sea.
The captain kept his cabin, pacing I'd
and down When Informed that Sand
Island Light was sighted. November I'D,
he gave the mate the course; picked up a
sea lead jumped overheard and was
drowned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
MISFORTUNE PURSUES HIM.
West Vtrginlan Lost Wife. Child and Propert
Within Month.
(By Associated Prcss.O

WHEELING, w. VA. Nov. 22.-Fire
to-day destroyed four business blocks
and four residences. with all their con-
tents. entailing loss of S35,0O0. The fire
started in the shoe store of Edward Z.
Highwats
Highwats who within q month. lost
his wife and child by death, to-day lost
everything. he owned except the clothes
on his back, having allowed his insur-
ance to lapse two weeks ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
Church FOR a School.
fEr Associute,, press

(By Associated Press.
ROANOKE. VA, Nov. G22.-The School
Board has decided te purchase the Tria.-
ty Methodist Church building for $3.50
for an addition TO the Commerce-Stcees
school.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-23
Increase 10 Wages.
tEy Associated Press. !

LOUISVILLE. ny. Nov. 22.-The
louisville and NASHVILLE Railroad. With
Sut notice, has ADVANCED tha psae~ 10.