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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
UNION MINERS
STIR UP TROUBLE
Destroyed Valuable Property and
Assaulted a Number
ofMen.

FlNCENNES, IND, Nov. 19.-Tilree
hundred union miners from Washington
Princeton, Petersburg. Linton, Sullivan
and Bicknel came here during the night
and early to-day marched to the SHAFT
of the Protest Hill Coal Mine Company
where non-union miners are employed,
and closed the shaft. They destroyed
property, assaulted a number of miners
and are still in the vicinity of the nina
The entire city is excited and grave trou-
Bile is feared.
But one man, the Waterman, Duck As
bell. was on duty. AsbelI says he was
seized by the miners, who took him to
the furnace door, threatening to burn him
alive. but that others intefered
he was beaten almost senseless and
placed under guard, while fifty of the
CROWD went to shack occupied by half a
dozen 1niner:. a fight resulted. in which
Perry Collins. an attorney of Washing
ton, William Scot. and Joe Devine non
union miners, were badly beaten and left
in a semi-conscious condition The union
men then returned to the mine storrea
the pumps, burned ali the tools they
could find, and after leaving instruc-
tons that they would return in case the
mine was started and the scale was not
paid, marched back to town and dis
banded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

A good-sized and top-heavy house wit
messed the production of Two Little
Migrants" at the Academy last night
The piece was adapted by Charles Klein
from the Les Deux Crosses of Pierre
Decourselle. There were seven scenes,
realistic scenery. plenty of thrills. and
all the accessories of a. typical melo-
drama Those who went evidently went
to see. Just this kind of q play. and they
were we'll satisfied with what they saw
and heard-for hearing is very neces-
ssrv sense when a melodrama is on the
boards. Neva Harrison was very good as
Pan-Pan, and the others were sufficient
1y capable For their work.
SIDE-TRACkED."
The att action at the Academy tonight
will be that old-tim favorite, .'Side-
Tracked" Horatio. the tramp, and the
other wclI-kuown characters of this
melodramatic comedy. will be played by
CAPABLE actors. and the usual specialties
will be introduced
AT THE BIJOU.
There was another capacity audience at
the Bijou last night. and Pete Daley
made an even bigger hit than on Monday
hight. He has the rare faculty of max
ing his audience feel that he originates
nearly every line as ne sneaks and ne
how to make people laugh. The
balance of the bill also went well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
MATTERS
ARE PASSED BY
No Action on Increase Of Pay OF
Enlargement of Force-Increase
of Justice Johns Salary.

The Finance Committee OF the City
Council last night had under consideration
two propositions looking to the strength
ening OF and the increasing of the eff
cheney OF the police force in Richmond.
One was from the Board OF Police COM
Gntssioners to increase the number OF pa
trolmen by twenty-five members. The
other was a resolution referred by the
Common Council to increase the pay ce
tho policemen ten per cent.
These two propositions We're discussed
briefly. but no action was taken upon
either of them. 1t was decided to await!
further information before making any
report to the Council on the subject
The committee voted fayorabIy upon
the proposition to recommend to the
Council the appropriation of a. sum susfi-
Gent to construct q main from Twenty
eighth Street to the upper gas works.
This is an Improvement that the Gas De-
Tartment has long been advocating. When
it shall have been made there will be no
Eeed to fear OF a gas famine. so the
Gas Department officials say.
The committee will recommend to the
Council that the salary OF the Police JUS
tice be restored to $1,000 per year 1t was
gut down from that amount to $3.50 a.
few years ago.
The committee also took steps looking
to the holding of a public meeting for the
purpose of discussing plans to have clear
water for the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
The RESCUERS
LOSE THElR. LIVES
Awful Experience Of Those Who
Entered the Baby Mine in
Search of Bodies.
.fspecia! Dispatch to The Times

BLUEFIELD, w. VA, Nov. E.-There
dore Hall, one of the survivors of the res
cue party of which Louis Woolwtne NJ NJ
Koontz and VIM. Mortgc merry. were
members tells a thrilling story of the bat
tie for life in the death-laden air of the
Baby mine 1T Pocahontas.
The party was composed OF six men.
led by Hail. a bank boss. He volunteered
to go in and bring out an acquaintance
who they knew to be in the mine. and
whom it was hoped could be rcsusciated-
They took a stretcher with them. On
which to carry the man out. They went
in considera bic distance, and. in an
swer to an inquiry by Hall. no one com-
planned of being affected. They concluded
to turn back but Hall. going a few yards
further stumbled over the body of a man.
and called his companions, who brsusht
the stretcher to the scene, and, placing the
body upon it. started back to
the mine entrance. They had
gone probably half the way when
two OF those who were bearing the
ctretcher dropped it and ran on ahead
The others thinking they were tired. took
up the khastly burden and started ahead.
In a few moments all were more or less
affected by the foul air and their lamps
went out They put the stretcher down
and began the fierce battle for life
They reelel and staggered liker drunk
en- men. and falling. struggled to their
feet and pushed forward. Koontz lost his
way in the awful darkness and Mont
gomery tried to crawl forward. his legs
being too weak to bear his weight.
Hall and Woolw-ine felt their way a
few steps further through the horrible
night and Woowine fell. Hall tried to
carry him. but he, too, gave out. and had
to crawl. He begged Woolwine to put
forth every effort, for fresh air and life
were just ahead. but Woolwine' said: Its
no use: I can't make it, Hall became
unconscious after making his way nearer
the EXTRA nee. He was rescued. but was
unconscious. perhaps an hour and unable
to tell of the awful fate that had over
taken the members of his party.
Finally. Woolwine was brought out and
died just as he was carried into the open
air Koontz and Montgomery were both
dead when found.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
NEW GAS COMPANY.
Durham Bonds Sell Well-A Contractor
Under Arrest.
Especial Dispatch to The Ttnes.)

DURHAM, n. c.. Nov. 19.-The Board
of Aldermen last night extended the fran
chise of proposed gas company and too@
a. justified bond for the completion OF he
plant within six months after November
18th.
The Traction Company has force Of
one hundred men at work laying track
On the main streets.
The city has sold two hundred thou
sands of bonds in Cincinnati, Ohio, at
one and quarter per cent. above par
Fifty thousand dollars is in hand fer
the support of the City Graded Schools.
There is much talk about General J. s.
Carr as a candidate again for United
States Senator to succeed Jeter Pritch-
ard. The General is reticent about the
matter It is thought that the west will
claim Pritchard's successor.
R. V. Coon, of Morristown, Tenn. who
was here to bid on the contract of the
new sewerage SYSTEM, has been arrested
and held here on the charges preferred
by the Tennessee authorities of embeZ-
Element. He states the officers have made
a mistake, and they are disposed to be-
IieVe him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
BOX CAR BREAKERS SENTENCED
Many Future Marriages in Prince Edward
County.
fsuccial Dispatch to The TImes.)

FARMvILLE;. VA, Nov. 1o.-Charles
Baker and John Brown (coloreD were
given two years each yesterday in Prince
Edward County Court for breaking IN d
Norfolk and Western box-car at High
Bridge.
The engagement OF Miss Annie Burton
to Mr. A. A. Cox. both of Farrnyille. has
been announced TO take place at 3ris-
toll on the 9th instant
Miss Della Carter, the ACCOMPLISHED
daughter OF Md and Mrs. Theordore Car
ter. OF Darlington Heights. and Mr.. VIII
lie Whitehead. a prominent gentleman &C
Prince Edward county. will be married
at Spring Creek Church in December.
Invitations have been issued ANNOUNCE
ing the marriage of Miss Pearl Cobbs to
Mr.. John Braner on the 18th of Deem
Der. The marriage Is to take place n
Spring Creek Baptist Church. Prince Ed
ward county.
Cards have been issued announcing the
marriage OF Miss Daisy Whitehead 10
Mr. Henry Cobbs. The marriage is to
take place at the home of the bride on
the 18th of December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
YOUTHFUL TOURNAMENT.
The Council of Blackstone Extends Corporate
Limits
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BLACKSTONE, VA, Nov. 19.-The boys
and youths of Blackstone engaged in a
tournament here yesterday, followed by
a ball last night, which was attended not
only by their. own set but by: a few older
couples.
The successful knights were, in the or
der of their names, as follows: Almonte
Jones, who crowned Miss Louise Irby
as queen: Theodore Epes. who bestowed
his honor upon Miss Lizzie Irby; Monkey
Low, who crowned Miss BESSIE Jones and
Epes Harris, who, i'll similar manner,
honored Miss Mary Jones.
Considering the youthfnl participants,
the riding was very good indeed. the first
honor man having sec lreu MI nine rigs.
The coronation address was delivered
by Colonel Meade Haskins in eloquent
terms.
The Town Council a few days ago ex-
tended the limits of the town considera-
bly,, in response to a petition from those
living within the new territory This in
cIudes the Hoge Academy and Female In
Sttute.
A quiet home marriage will take place
here at S o'clock tomorrow evening, when
Miss Florence Stone, an attractive young
lady Of tbs pla"a. will become tie bride
of MI. G. l. Bradshaw, a prominent mer-
chant No Invitations have been issued,
and only the family, with a half dozen
intimate friends, will be present. After
the ceremony supper will be served the
party by the sister OF the bride be,
Mrs. R. 5. Stone, with whom the future
bride has made her home.
Thus far very little tobacco has been
marketed here. The fall has been SO dry
it has been icpossihle for the farmers to
handle the weed.
Much interest is felt here with the out
come of the visit Of Major P. E. Harris
to an eye specialist in Richmond, he being
there now under treatment. One Of his
eyes is totally blind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
characteristic manner. secured the floor
and made a short speech.
SUPPLIES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
The Steamer Monmouth Reports Many Cases
Of Bubonic Plague.

Especial Dispatch 10 Tho Timcs.)
e NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 1s-The British
steamer Morn outh. which sailed from
ba1,ihert's Point. Norfolk. to-day for
Cape Town. South Africa. via ST. John,
New Foundland with $500 tons OF bunk.
er coal taken on here. is to take cut
stores for the British army operating
against the Beers. The Monmouth's
papers show that when she sailed from
Cape Town for Norfolk there was some
500 odd cases of bubonic plague in the
neighborhood OF Cape Town. but none
within three miles of the port. There
had been, up to the time she sailed,
about $50 deaths from the plague
The enormous cost of the war the
Briton is waging against the Boer is
shown by the large number of ships en-
ployed by the British in transporting
men mounts and subsistence to South
Africa. Every few days one of such yes
ses comes to Norfolk for coal The cost
Of transporting a cargo to South AZ
RIGA from America is something i'm
mense, as the time of these steamers is
worth all of one thousand dollars a day
They are something like four months in
making a round voyage The Monmouth
has crew Of 30 men,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
MANY DEA tbs DUE;
TO DENSE FOG.
Two Men Killed and Many Injured
in Chicago-CoIlisions Were,
Numerous.
Numerous,
(By Associatcd Tress.l.

CHICAGO. ILL, Nov. 19.--The densest
fog ever experienced. in Chicago caused
numerous collisions between trains early
to-day In these collisions two men were
killed. two were so badly injured that
they probably will die and fifteen others
were seriously hurt Scores OF Others the
papers say, were Injured in minor acct
dents, due to the fog. but as they were
able to assist themselves no official le-
ports were made. The more serious ac-
cidents occurred on the Metropolitan and
Lake Street Elevated Roads.
Collisions between vehicles and surface
cars were frequent but while great
number Of people were injured by them
none OF the injuries incapacitated them
and the damage was chiefly to the col
liding objects themselves.
The fog at an early hour was so thick
that persons standing OH the Sidewalks
could scarcely distinguish street-cars
passing within a few feet of them, and
motormen kept their gongs changing a
constant warning.
The collision on the Metropolitan was
by trains going the same way. The trains
were crowded. many passengers standing
on the rear platforms. On the first train
these We're almost the only ones to suffer
The motorman slowed up going around
curve, and while waiting for signal to
increase speed the Humboldt Park express
train crashed into the rear car without
warning. Thomas Meeny was killed.
On the Lake-Street elevated the aeci-
dent was almost exactly similar; the peo-
pie injured We're standing on the rear
PLATFORM, with the exception of Num-
the motor1nan on the rear train. He said
he did not see the train ahead until too
late.
Later in the day news of another col
lision. which had occurred on the Metro
politan, became known. y train was
overtaken by another. Otto Leinhard. the
conductor of the first train, remained on
the rear platform frantically waving
signal lantern, while the passengers who
had been standing with him fed inside
HIS efforts were in vain. He was crushed,
and died at the hospital several hours
later.
In all there were nine collisions on Gle
waited structures during the fog.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
DAVIS-RORER
First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Scene Of
OF Noteworthy Wedding.
Special Dispatch 10 The Tin.,a

ROANOKE, VA, Nov. Ia-The First
Presbyterian Church was the scene to-
night OF one of the most brilliant and in
teres-lng marriages IN the history os
Roanoke. 1t was the marriage of Mr.
Lawrence S. Davis, d prominent insura NOS
agent, and one of che most popular young
men OF the city, and Miss Blanche horer
daughter OF Patrick Rorer, ESQ. and
granddaughter OF two OF the most proni-
nent men in the early history of the city
fefdinand Rorer, who did more than any
other one man TO start this, city, and the
late Eil1ah McClanahan, one of the most
distinguished and universally honored
men or the days OF Big Luck
1t was O'Clock when Professor f.fweIl.
OF Hollins, began MendeIssohns wedding,
march. AS its inspiring strains foated
through the church the bridal party en-
tered The bride entered the right aisle
with her maid OF honor, followed by tho
bridesmaid, and the groom and his best
man by the right aisle. with the grooms-
men. At the railing two arches were
formed by the bridesmaids holding up
chrysanthemums- The bride was given
away by her father.
Rev. w c. Campbell, the pastor. off,
ciated. and the scene as the bridal party
stood around the rail was one of rare
beauty and attractiveness.
The attendants were as follows:
Maid of honor, Miss Nellie Rorer. sis
ter of the bride; best man. MIR. w e.
Stephenson; bridesmaids. Misses Mel
lie Read; Anne Duvant. Adrian Duvant,
Virginia Rogers. Hennie CheatwooG, ~
Lynchburg; Nancy Cartmill. Eta Nc
Clanahan. Emily Davis. Matte Co Ike,
Stella Stras, Mamie Johnston, Mary
JaHlisou.
Groomsmen-Thomas Cover, Jr, VIII
liam Ruder. E. w. Tinsley. D. NJ Tay-i
Ter. F. W. Read, o. A Kerns. z. w.
Robertson, John Wood Thomas Hale. G.
II. Penn.
Ushers-Walter C. Read, Harris Hart,
Hill Tucker. j. II. Sands, Jr.. Marsils II
Davis, Charles Shields, Joen 4NutrIm,
Hartman Woodward. Lewis Iaaghcrne,
Warren Wexford.
The bride wore a costums of figured
crepe de china over white satin ard ear
ried shower of lilies of the valley rhe
maid of honor antf DR. desm Ids woe
white silk and null over white taffeta,
and carried pink chrysanthemums.
A reception followed at the McCiana-
han Place, the home OF the bride. the
couple leaving on the midnight train for
q Northern tour.
The bride is one of Roanoke's most
lovely auG popular young ladies. The
groom is a son of DR.. ]. w. Davis, editor
of the World. and has many relatives in
Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
ARMY POST HERE.
Chamber of Commerce VIII Take the Halter
Up Ia Washington.

An effort will be made to secure the
establishment of an army post here. Pres
ident L. Z. Morris, of the Chamber of
Commerce. is interested in the matter
and has called d meeting OF that body
tonight to consider the question and de-
eide upon, the proper manner in which
Richmonds offers and advantages may
be presented promptly before the Off
Gals at Washington.
Mr.. Morris stated last night that he
heartily favored the city's bidding for the
post and thought we should strike while
the iron is hot The post will. of course
not be located within the city, but will
probably be several miles distant In
view of this fact the Drewry's Bluff. at
which place the Richmond and Petersburg
Electric Railway Company, is making a
great park, has been mentioned as
probable location. should the post come
here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
HER INJURIES WERE FATAL.
Mrs. Mary A. Barnett Died Yes erdsy Morning
Negro Boy Arrested on Charge Of Murder.

-
Mrs. Mary A Burnett, the aged lacy
who was Knocked down at Laurel and
Cary Streets late Monday afternoon by a
mule ridden by negro youth. died from
her injuries yesterday morning at $50
clock at her residence, No. SOC West
Main Street. where she was removed
shortly after the accident.
AS the result OF the fall Mrs Burnett
fractured her skull. and this resulted in
conclusion OF the brain. She did not re-
gain consciousness. and suffered intense
pain from her injuries.
Ashby Lucas. the twelve-year-oid negro
boy who was riding the mule. was arrest
ed last night by Officer Marin. OF the
Third District. on the charge of murder
The boy was on HIS way to the station
house in custody OF his uncle when they
were met by the officer. They boy is
mitch grieved over the accident. and spent
the early part of the night in his cell
weeping The accident was due to care
lessness and was not intentional on the
part of the boy. Several of them were
racing to the stables. and did not see Mrs.
Burnett crossing Cary Street.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body last
night and will hold the inquest to-mor-
row morning at 10 o'clock at the City
Hall
Mrs Burnett was about seventy years
of age and was the widow of the late W.
". Burnett, who was q well known citi-
zen of this city. She is survived by two
sons-Messrs. James E. and Horace Bur
nett: five Observation-Disclosures George z.
Perry William H. Bailey. George Dickie
AMI Miss Ola and Hattie Burnett: two sis
ters-Mesdames R. J. Slaughter and ]. E.
Ba tkins. and one brother. B. NJ Batkins.
all of this city. Mrs. Burnett was an aunt
of DR.. l. D. Batkins. who remained at
her bedside from the time of.the accident
until her death.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at $50 o'clock from Pine
Street Baptist Church. The interment
will be in Oakwoo6.
The palI-bearers will be Messrs. Andrew
Krouse, G. A kratz. John J. Rankin.
John Hughes, ]. a Heisler, E. W. Martin
and James A. ChittuU.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
Affairs in Buckingham,
Especial Dispatch TO The Time


MONT VINCO, VA. Nov. 19.--The
stable Of Mr.. Omohundro, who resides a
few miles from Manteo, was burned on
last Thursday night together with two
horses, and all of his corn and hay. Sew
eral men nave been arrested.
One day last week the little niece Of
Louisa Harper (colored) fell into the
fire and was severely burned about the
face.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick, of this vicinity, has
rented out the place on which she resides,
anu will move to her fathers, near Will
lis Mountain, in this county. She will be
greatly missed here.
Miss Emma Lee, the attractive daugh-
ter of Mr.. ]. E. Cross. was married to
MIR. F. Robertson, of Albemarle. one day
last week, and has gone to that country
to reside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
COURT MAR .Il7IAL
MAY BE ASKED.
Charges May be Preferred Unless
There is Better Attendance Upon
DriII-MiIitary News.

Some Of the companies of the Seventeen
Regiment are experiencing difficulty IN
securing full attendance upon drills, and
there are threats of court-martial pro-
ceedings Several members c,J the regi-
ment have recently been .dishonora bly,
discharged for this ofTense,, and Captain
Thompson, Of Company IF. stated after
his drill last night that unless there was
a better attendance in future he would
prefer charges against some of his men.
The r. l.. T. Blues Battalion will hold
n full-dress drill at their Armory at
Ninth and Cary Streets, tonight
1t $50 o'clock. Professor 1ardella's
Band will be in attendance and enlivcn
the occasion with music.
A1>ar the drill the soldier boys will give
a dance to their lady friends. The
officers and men of The battalion cordial
ly invite the public and are very de-
sirous that large number Of their lady
Use them q good many pleasant evenings
during the coming winter.
Colonel George Wayne Anderson has is
sued an order to the field and staff, non
commissioned staff, band and drum corps
and the five companies of the Seventieth
Regiment, ordering q ful-dress parade i,
VIC gray uUllUII dliu ilSptCtlOn 1OT MI
day night. The parade will form at $50
O'Clock.
Companies and II held target prac-
tice near Chimborazo Park on Saturday
afternoon. The scores made were as fol-
lows, out of twenty:
Company C-Leutenant Hardy, 10; Ba-
ker, 10: Ryland. II: Bosher. 10: Lieuten-
ant Skipwith, IA: Captain Shackleford, "A
Madden IS. Norfolk, IL
Company H-Glass. IS; Captain Bap-
tiste IS: Austin, is; A c. AGREE, Il; F.
A AGREE. II; Riogeway, 10; Lieutenant
Luffsey, II.
The Howitzers held their weekly drill
last night The batterw has accepted the
invitation of the veterans OF Cumberland
county to attend the unveiling of mon
ument at the courthouse on the 2Sth to
the Confederate dead of Cumberland
county.
hood Of our citizenship the time will come
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-20
Eirgiuians Here,

Among the Virginians registered at the
hotels are Congressman Claude A. Swan
son. of Chatham: F. w. Sandford New
port News; w. H. Hanes. Claremnnt;
Samuel B. Woods, .Albemarle; Judge ].
o. Shepherd, Buena Vista; Peter Van
Name and wife, Gloucester; ]. T. Cole
man. Lynchburg; Floyd CLANCY and wife,
Louisa: Randolph Harrison, LynchburG;
George Nelms Wise, Newport News; C. A.
Craft. Clifton Forge: c. II. Paxton, Nat
uarl Bridge; NJ. NJ Morris, Glade Spring.
J. C. Redd. boswell; Mrs. l. NJ. Mecrett,
Norfolk; Mrs. e. Worsham, Variety
Springs; Judge Leo D. Yarrell, Greenes-
vile.
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Welded in DELAWARE.
,lr, William Budd Makes Miss Virginia Spots
wood Cooper His Bride.
fSneciaI DISPATCH to The Times. J

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
PETERSBURG, VA, Nov. 19.-N1r. VIII
liam Budd, of Petersburg, and Miss Vir-
ginia Spotswood Cooper. of New Castle,
Del, were married at the First Presby-
terrain Church in New Castle, Del, at
half-past six o'clock this evening. Among
those from Petersburg, who attended the
wedding were Mr.. S. j. Hurt, Jr., who
acted as best man; Messrs. James Cuth-
bert, S. w. Budd. Harvey Plummer. Bart
lett Roper. Jr., William thinner, Jr. and
r. A. Martin, Jr.. of Petersburg.
In the party that left this city were
Misses Fannie and Julia Budd. sisters
of the groom; Mrs. Virgie Campbell, and
Mrs. w. F. Spotswood and daughter,
Miss Catherine Spotswood