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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20
HARBORED A CRIMINAL.
Mar!el Not an Anarchist, but is Crazy Fl
Deity Mutual.
fspecial DISPATCH 70 Tho Times.

tSpeclai 1'iSElich 10 Inc tiAcs.J
NORFOLK, VA. Oct. BINARY Crump,-
colored, was arrested to-day at = orts-
mouth, charged with having harbored
an daided in the escape of the negro VIVA
recently attempted to commit criminal
assault on Mrs. Frank Cutherllill.
The police believe the fugitive was hid
den in Marys house anG ran therefrom
when he heard the bay Of the pursuing
bloodhounds. This Mary denied.
Katie Mattel Weisenberg, of Lincoln,
Nebraska, has telegraphed that she is the
guardian Of Ambrose NIartel, who is held
here as all anarchist suspect. She says
he is no anarchist land implies that he
Is insane. and she is his sister.
The Fidelity Mutual get-1ich-quick con-
Germ. placed by Judge Wa6dill in the
hands of Receiver John Tilton, has some
5000 in cash on hand. One man here has
a claim Of $3.50, and several have claims
of $1,000 against the concern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20
On CAPITOL Hill,

Governor Tyler and the attaches q
his office, being absent, the executive de,
partment at the Capitol was PRACTICAL;
closed yesterday
Commissioner of Labor Doherty viii
have his report in the hands OF the pub
Usher next week 1t will De gotten out 81
Clyde W. Saunders, publisher, and. accord
ing to Mr. Doherty. will be The most sat
islactory and comprehensive report YET
issued by him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

they would, be taken before completion
Real estate sales are not as brisk as
they were in the spring and early sum
mer, and those that are being CONSUME
mated are small.
Plans for the reconstruction of the old
home at Westovcr are in the hands of
Architect Di1nnlocS. They Will be ready
for the bidders within q Short time, ana
will cali for extensive additions and al
terations.
Local builders are figuring on the pro-
posed new roundllouse for the Southern
Railroad at. Alexandria. There is al
ready q, large roundhouse of ancient build
in that city. and the proposed one will
be most complete in every detail. The
contract will probably be let during the
month
St Andrews new church building Is
assuming handsome proportions, and
already gives indications 6a becoming
one Of the most magnificent of church
buildings in the city.
The lecture-roo1n Of Grove-Avenue Bap-
tist Church viii be occupied by the con-
gregation to-day for the first time and
ut is hoped the church proper viii be
ready Before spring.
The Traction Company is progressing
rapidly with lis barn and sheds at the
Reservoir terminus. This work will be
NEST thorough and up-to-date, and many
thousands of dollars will be put into it.
The Locomotive Works is very busy
concern. There are still about fifteen en-
S.:fles to be completed for the Wabash,
besides much other unfinished work, and
contracts for forty-hve locomotives are
ncw in hand, Including .iour 1Sxi six
wheel switches fer the Toledo Railway
Terminal Construction Company; ten for
the Norfolk and Western: sixteen for the
Sea7cacd Air Line; fifteen for the St
Louis and San Francisco, i've of them
eCx2S. five 10 l-ex22s and five 2lx2S ten
wheel consolidated.
All this work requires the employment
of about two thousand men, with many
thousands Of dollars in wages.
The Sewer Department of. the City En-
gineoS's Department is very busy Be
sides the big Lee District sewer. the sew
ere to relieve the overflow at Madison and
Main Streets. work will begin on a sewer
Hcr the relief of the pe.ltentiary, on
Jefferson from Cary and Canal Streets,
this week
Colonel John Murphy, the chairman of
the Committee on ESpositions of the
c,,a1,,.oes OF Commerce, viii call that body
together 1T the beginning OF the week
and lay before them the inheritance of
making exhibits 1T the Charleston Expo
sition
The Mconi Produce Company was char
tered in The Law and Equity Court yester-
day for the purpose of conducting com
mission merchandise business. with a cap
itaa stock of from $1,000 to S.. COO
r. ar Afeoni is president and treasurer
John S. Eggleston. secretary; who. with
"A. Meaga. F. N. catosni, Jr., and w. Tim
kerlise. constitute the directors.
Work on Nicholson Street School Frjid-
Ing ig progressing rapidly. and BIZ the LIST
Of November the additions to the school
Will be turned over to the Board. IN the
the pupils who will occupy the
new portion OF the building are anartered
in rooms rented for the purpose In the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

dinner hour next Wednesday instead OF
on Tuesday, as heretofore announced.
On Friday at noon they will speak 70
the men at the Trigg shipyards. Other
speakers will. be- heard at both these
places on other dates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20
Period OF i. ournieg.

The United States flags on the Custom
House were raised TO The tops OF the
stats yesterday, the PERIOD OF mourning
for the late President yesterday haFina
expired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20
:; John B. DeMotte, illustrated lecture

John B. DeMotte, illustrated lecture
thursday. January sd.
s; Maro, the Prince of Magicians. presto
a,sitIteur' musician, artist. shadow graph
iss.ihursday. February 9Th.
losues-F'riday, February 18th.
t,eGpath Grand Concert C,or,,,,-
mixed quartet of New York's fines solo
slngers-t'rtday. February 18th.
rive burnett Concert Company. read
81, Eio.inlst, 'cellfst. pianIst-aIoudav.
March 10Th
GA homestead Male Quartet. the origi-
MAJ lehman Thompson quartet-Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20
gjpg's Dan ii ers u : t..

The City Union of the Kings Daughter
and Sons win meet at the sVoman.s Chris.
tan Association Building Wednesday af-
ternoon at 40 O'Clock. Members OF the
order are urged to be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

mex viii be ready for occupancy within
q month. The rear building of the an
mex is being pushed to completion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

Work on Nickolson-street School Frjid-
Ing is progressing rapidly. and By The LIST
OF November the additions to the school
Will be turned over to the Board. IN the
meantime, the pupils who will occupy the
new portion OF the building are chartered
In rooms rented for the purpose IN the
neighborhood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

The Meoni Produce Company was char
tered in he Law and Equity Court yester-
day for the purpose of conducting com
mission merchandise business. with a cap
ita1 stock of from $1,000 to So coo.
#. ar. Meoni Is president and treasurer:
John S. Eggleston. secretary: who. with
A. Meon. F. NJ. Catosni, Jr., and w. Tim
berlise. constitute the directors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

Colonel John Murphy, the chairman of
the Committee on ESpositions of the
Chamber of Commerce, viii call that body
together at the beginning of the week
and lay before them the inheritance of
making exhibits at the Charleston Expo
sition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

The Traction Company is progressing
raisiily with lis barn and sheds at the
Reservoir terminus. This work will be
NEST thorough and up-to-date, and many
thousands of dollars will be put into it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

they would be taken before completion
Real estate sales are not as brisk as
they were in the spring and early sum
mer, and those that are being consum
mated are small.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

Plans for the reconstruction of the Old
home at MISSIONER are in the hands OF
Architect Ditnnock They viii be ready
for the bidders within a Short time. ana
will cali for extensive additions and al
feratioTS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

The Sewer Department of the City En-
gineest's Department is very busy Be
sides the big Lee District sewer, the sew
en- to relieve the overflow at Madison and
Main Streets, work will begin on a sewer
Ecr the relief of the pe.litentiary, on
jefferson from Cary and Canal Streets,
this week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

St. Andrews new church building Is
assuming handsome proportions, and
already gives indications 6a becoming
one of the most magnificent of church
buildings in the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

Tbs srs.t.s portion d ,no.s,s,, =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

The lecture-roo1n Of Grove-Avenue Bap-
tist Church viii be occupied by the con-
gregation to-day for the first time and
ut is hoped the church proper will be
ready Before spring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-20

Local builders are figuring on the pro-
posed new roundllouse for the Southern
Railroad at Alexandria. There is al
ready a large roundhouse of ancient build
in that city. and the proposed one will
be most complete in every detail. The
contract will probably be let during the
month
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK IN OHIO

GAINESVILLE, Ohio May IA slight shock OF earth
quake was felt here l a. m
Ironton. Ohio. May 17-An earthquake shock wa $
felt here about / a. m II passed directly from
west 70 east. 4 succession Of violent undulations
almost merged. lasted thirty seconds. Many resi-
dents were aroused and not few were nauseated
by the rocking motion OF the earth.
Portsmouth Ohio-May 17.-An earthquake shock
was felt here at l a. IN. Houses were shaken as II
by heavy explosion Hundreds of persons rushed
into the streets in their nightclothes and IL was
some time before the excitement subsided No
serious damage done.
Wellston. Ohio, May IA most pronounced earth
quake was felt here at l "A. m. to-day. The first
disturbance OF sufficient force to awaken many
persons. 1t was followed by two hard convuIsive
tremors of the earth that displaced furniture in
many houses.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
DEMAND THEIR STOCKS BACK.
ASSIGNEE OF G. EDWARD GRAFT & CO. BE-
sIEGED BY CUSTOMERS.

The offices at No. 66 Broadway, Manhattan. and
No. 10 Montague-st. Brooklyn of the Consolija ted
Exchange brokerage firm of G.. Edward Graft &
Co.. who made an assignment Thursday, were
yesterday in charge of the assignee. Robert T.
Varnum. When Mr.. Varnum reached the Broad
way office yesterday morning ne found there a
throng of customers whose protests and inquiries
had he answered before he could begin TO ascer-
tain the condition of the firms affairs and prepare
his provisional bond be offered for the courts
approval
Among those awaiting the assignee was ex-Sheriff
Frank D. Creamer. of Kings County, who had a
roll OF bank notes of high denomina tions and who
offering 100000 to Mr.. Varnum demanded that the
latter accept the balance due on one thousand
shares of Peoples Gas stock, which Mr.. Creamer
had deposited $4,000 margin and turn over to him
the stock.
Mr. Creamers attorney. Charles II. Hyde. of
Brooklyn, supplemented the tender with written
demand for the stock.
Mr. Varnum explained that he could neither re-
ceive cash deliver stocks held by the firm to
their alleged until he had filed his bond and
had ascertained the exact condition OF each GUS
toners. account and satisfied himself to the
ownership Of the securities. Mr. Creamers a;tor-
ney filed his written demand with the assignee and
then departed in company with his client.
Another customer said that he had receipt for
a block of stock, and demanded that it be turned
to him, but Mr.. Varnum made 1t clear that he
had right 10 touch the firms strong box to
part with single bond until he had given security.
~ appeats sd iI aIuii ister IN 'e t,
correct; The preliminary % statement made to me
$500 IN margins that good-a total Of s166, eco
II has been Impossible thus far 10 get at the la
which places the amount at 100000.
Both members of the firm have made individual
alone is quite able TO make up the difference be-
tween the assets and the liabilities
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
A SPECTATOR SUES HIS BROKERS.
SAYS THEY DID NOT GIVE HIM SUFFICIENT
NOTICE BEFORE SELLING HIM OUT.

According to Julius Lehman a lawyer. at No.
237 Broadway. n broker should be compelled by law
10 give his customers twentyfour hours notice he
fore he can sell out the stocks which he carries for
them a margin. He believes such la will
soon be passed. Mr.. Lehman is attorney for Max
Schwarz in suit against ]. Overton Paine & Co.
stock brokers. for the recovery of $4,000 damages
The plaintiff says that he sold week
ago Thursday without sufficient notice. Mr.. Leh-
mann when asked about the said:
Mr. Schwarz had agreement with the firm to
deposit from time to time such securities as
they should require they to buy stocks for him
at the prices he specified. and not to dispose of
them unless his margin were exhausted and he
had had a reasonable time in which make II
good on May o. after he learned that he had been
sold out and owed the firm alleged debt of
81 400 he Immediately brought suit.
c. Woods. manager of ]. Overton Paine & Co.
told the following story:
At 10 o'clock the day of the panic 7 told
Mr.. Schwarz that he would have TO deposit mar
gin of $1,000 for the protection of his account He
went away saying that he would pay. but he did
not return that day. We were then compelIsd 70
sell him out 10 protect ourselves.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
REPUBLICAN LEADERS CRITICISED.
CONFIDENTIAL CLERK OF STATE TREASURER
CHARGES INACTIVITY AND DIsLoYALTY.

In resgning his place as confidential clerk TO
State Treasurer John /. JacCkel. Robert Splitter
of the NNth Assembly District in Kings county
makes sharp criticisms OF the manner in
which the Republican leaders manage the machine
in that county. Among other things in hts letter
OF resignation, which dated May "A and given
out yesterday. Mr. Splitter says.
As matters appear at the present moment there
seems 10 be premium put on inactivity and dis
loyalty 10 the party. am one among many Of the
workers OF the party who have decided take
such steps as will bTinS the leaders to terms TO
rebuke the same. The county election Il staring
in the face. and believe with due respect 10
all the independent movements in behalf cf the
future government Of Kings County. that only or
gantZaton Republicans, such as prove their
services To the party. should not alone be placed
in nomination. nut should receive the ardent sup
port OF the workers. There are Republicans IN the
organization Of Kings County holding position who
still guard the interests OF the workers but they
are few and far between; the prominent leaders
appear to have small coterie further their own
interests at the expense Of the party. this will no
longer be tolerated.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
WOMAN CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

Rochester, n. Y. May IA sensation in society
as we'll as business circles created this noon
when it was learned that Mrs Alice Nj. Weaver
wife Cf Simon J. Weaver. head of the firm of
Weaver, Palmer & Richmond. hardware dealers
had been placed under arrest on bench warrant
charging her with forgery in the second degree
The Indictment charges that on September II 1900
Mrs. Weaver signed the name of Martin Davis to A
note for $500 made payable to her mother. Mr.
Davis is well known lawyer who lives at
Honeoye Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver separated
some time ago. and an action brought by her hus-
band for divorce is pending.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
MRS. OBRTEN LOSES HER SUIT.
SEPARATION FAILS AFTER HER
TESTIMONY

At the end OF the testimony OF Mrs OBrien
in her suit against ex-SheriT James O'Brlen
for separation trial of which was begun yes
terday before Justice MacLean in the Supreme
Court, motion to dismiss the complaint made
by counsel for the defendant. granted.
Mrs. OBrien testified that she and her hus-
band occupied different portions of the house at
No. II West Eghty-sixth-st, and held no com
munication with each other. He paid the house
hold expenses. but gave her no money and had
not bought her clothes for two years. she said
After naming number Of articles she stood IN
need OF she admitted that she had obtained
them
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18

me Universal Tobacco Company. a New-Jersey
corporation recently formed. with a capital OF
Svooo' mas increased its capital stock 10 $4,000 oo
Harmon e. Matthewson. No 40 Wail-st who vera
instrumental In the formation of the company. de-
clned yesterday to discuss the cause or probable
erect on the increase. The corporators Of the COM
pRals ae .; T. Pinkerton, Thomas J. Prior and
a. ns.ueh , =, Nrisht When told that these names
ord no. appear IN the city directory. the attorneys
Oily shlued- Ihey declined TO deny or sHirrn ,6a
report that the Universal company would pniie %
independent plug tobacco Concerns in onnoSi,,
The Continental Tohscro Company, !"
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
LEAVES THE TELEPHONE COMPANY

The NewYork Telephone Company is about to
lose T. II. Mack, its contract agent, who resigns
on account of Ill health brought on by overwork
The company has been making a new record of
added business every year for several year. as
all this new business lately amounting TO hundreds
OF contracts day. passes through Mr. Mack's
hands. The pace has begun to tell a not over
robust constitution. Mr.. Mack has had charge Of
tls department for eight years, in which period
me telephone system has been increased from ten
'housaho 10 more than sixty thousand stations
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
sly CENT VERDICT FOR MRS FROST

Mrs. Eliza A. Frost, the wife OF Joseph w. Frost
who sued Robert A. Pinkerton and the Brooklyn
Jockey Club to recover $1,000 damages for false ar
rest and imprisonment at the Gravesend racetrack
on September Is. 1891, yesterday obtained verdict
for six cents at the end OF four days trial be-
fore Justice Blanchard and jury in the Supreme
Court Mrs. Frost's arrest due 10 the at
tempt by Michael F. Dwyer TO prevent the pool
rooms I'm this city and elsewhere from receiving
teleeraphic reports of the races and betting from
the GraVesend track
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
MELODY AND BRENNER WILL WAIT.
CLERK TO HOLD COMMISSIONER OF JURORS
BOOKS UNTIL COURT DECIDES

F. z. Crane yesterday obtained from Justice
Maddox. Of the Supreme Court Brooklyn an order
requiring William r. Melody to show cause why he
should not deliver up 10 Jacob Brenner the books
and papers pertaining 10 the office Of Commis-
sioner OF Jurors. The order granted under
Section 2.f1 of the Code OF Civil Procedure
demand for the books and papers was made by
Mr. Brenner on Thursday, and it refused by
Mr. Melody acting upon the advice of his counsel
When Mr.. BTenner took possession OF the office of
Special Commissioner Of Jurors Thursday. he
found that list OF thirty thousand jurymen had
been removed 10 Mr.. Melody's office He requested
Chief Clerk Judge to that the list was returned
When Mr.. Brenne- went back the office of
Special Commissioner OF Jurors. he found NJ.
Melody there with his counsel. A carpenter was
fitting lock the door
A compromise finally reached and Chief
Clerk Judge will remain in possession as a neu-
tal party pending the courts decision
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
SOLDIERS MoNUMENT AT ELIZABETH.

Elizabeth May IL (SpeciaD.-The project OF
erecting a soldiers and sailors monument in this
city in honor OF the soldiers OF the Civil War Is
meeting with success. and within two weeks $2,2O0
has been subscribed. General Drake and Frank
Bergen who are most active In the matter predict
that $4,000 will be contributed before the end Of
next week. The monument will be erected in Scott
Park opposite the historic mansion OF the late
General Winfield Scott.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
EYE FORCED FROM ITS SOCKET.

Joseph Mills. twenty-five years old. Of No So
Tuers-ave., Jersey City, painting the rack OF
Of the ferry slips OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company at Jersey City yesterday when
the ferryboat Cincinnati in entering the adjoining
slip. struck IL violently that Mills thrown
forward and his head was caught and squeezed in
the rack His right eye was forced from its socket.
He removed to the City Hospital. les con-
dition is critical.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
GOTERNoR SIGNS TwO REorISITToNS.

Trenton, MAY 17.-Governor voorhees, to-day signed
two acquisitions upon Governor Odell of NewYork-
They ask that Charles Brown. in Sing Sing
Prison. and William Stewart, inmate In the
Emira Reformatory, be delivered to the authorities
of Burlington and Hudson Counties. respectively,
as soon as their terms expire. Brown is wanted
for alleged participation in the murder about a
wear ag1 of Washington Hunter, a farmer Of
Burlington County and Stewart is charged with
grand larceny in Hudson County.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
NEW LINE TO MEDITERRAyE4N

Boston, May ia new line of steamers between
Boston and Mediterranean ports is TO be estah
hshed The first vessel which will be seen here on
tue new hne VIII be the Fert. a new Italian built
vessel She is now loading at Leghorn The line
will connect directly with Genoa Leghorn NanIes
Messina and Palermo, and arrangements win be
made so that through shipments may be booked
from Tunfs. Algfers, Oran, Tangier Marseilles and
ports in the Black Sea and the Levant ""0
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
s!LTERWARE AND JEWELRr STOLEN.

The home Of d. ID. Russell In East Chester in
The Bronx, was entered by burglars Thursday
night and robbed OF quantity Of silverware and
jewelry- The thieves entered the house by forcing
open window in the pantry. Mr. Russell who is
employed in the Bureau OF Engraving in Washing
ton. has reported his loss 10 the Wakefield police
The value of the goods is said he large.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
VISITORS AT WEST POINT.

West Point. y. Y. May 11.-General Samuel r.
NJ. Young, L. s. A, arrived at this point this
afternoon. A major generals salute was fired from
the battery in Artillery Park at O'Clock Grand
review and dress parade were witnessed by the
party this evening. General Young is accompa MED
by his three aids. and General and Mrs. Wesley
Merritt. Mrs. Macarthur and Mrs Frederick ID
Grant were among the visitors AZ parade
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
4 QUESTION IN R4yKRUPTC.r.

Does the Federal bankruptcy act supersede the
new Insolvency law Of the State? That question
was raised in the Hudson County Court of Common
Pleas yesterday. when Peter Sylvester, Of Jersey
City. sought to be released under the Federal act
from paving Judgment Of 500 Counsellor
Noonan. who opposed the motion, said that Syl-
must apply 10 the Federal courts Judge
Blair ordered counsel to submit briefs.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
FIRE DESTROYS CLAY WORKS.
LOSS Is 100000 AND THREE HUNDRED MEN
ARE OUT OF WORK

Perth Amboy May Il (SpeciaD.-Fire broke out
In kiln shed at the plant OF the International
Clay Manufacturing Company tonight. The en-
tire works were destroyed. The loss is 100000
The property was formerly owned by Calvin Par
dee of Hazleton. Penn. and probably cost to build
more than 100000. The Fire Department was
helpless. Three hundred men are thrown out OF
work.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
UNLTED BRETHREN REFLECT BISHOPS

Frederick. Nd May 1.-THE principal business
transacted at to-day's session of the conference
of United Brethren the reelection by a unani
nous vote of Bishops Kephart. of Pennsylvania.
Holt of Ohio: Castle of Oregon and Mills OF Cali
fornia 1t also determined create a mission
district TO inclS9e the States OF Tennessee, Ken
lucky, Georgia and Alabama.